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by bryan123
Sun Jun 12, 2022 7:25 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: "As close to perfection as possible" folder from Spyderco?
Replies: 117
Views: 10128

Re: "As close to perfection as possible" folder from Spyderco?

Since the best pocket knife is the one that is in your pocket, and the blade restriction length here is 2.5", I'm picking the Dragonfly 2 and the Roadie.
by bryan123
Wed Jan 26, 2022 9:02 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Fitness 2022
Replies: 47
Views: 14240

Re: Fitness 2022

if anyone is looking into resistance bands I recommend Bodylastics. Great product and excellent customer service.

Also interesting are Torrobands and XBAR. Anyone have any experience with these? Thanks
by bryan123
Wed Jan 26, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: sensible home fitness equipment
Replies: 18
Views: 5807

Re: sensible home fitness equipment

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by bryan123
Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:07 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: sensible home fitness equipment
Replies: 18
Views: 5807

Re: sensible home fitness equipment

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by bryan123
Wed Jan 05, 2022 2:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: sensible home fitness equipment
Replies: 18
Views: 5807

sensible home fitness equipment

Hi, I'm 61 years old and interested in picking up some basic home exercise equipment to help me lose a few pounds and reduce my waste from a 40 to a 36. Not looking to be a bodybuilder or anything like that. It's been years since I could do a pushup and I have a ventral hernia so situps aren't an op...
by bryan123
Fri Jul 02, 2021 9:57 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Airguns
Replies: 33
Views: 3668

Re: Airguns

I have a Daisy 853 from the Civilian Marksmanship Program and I compete in matches on the Gatewaytoairguns.org forum. Lots of fun.
by bryan123
Sat Mar 06, 2021 3:39 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: EDC screwdriver suggestions
Replies: 6
Views: 1195

EDC screwdriver suggestions

These days I'd rather carry individual tools as opposed to a multitool. Lately my Dragonfly, my Knipex 4 or 5" Cobra pliers, and a 2 dollar Stanley 4-in-1 pocket screwdriver with Phillips 0 and 1, and 1/4 and 5/16" flatheads in a plastic housing. My reasoning is that the 3 most important f...
by bryan123
Sun May 10, 2020 10:51 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Which Spyderco is your Gentleman folder?
Replies: 56
Views: 5175

Which Spyderco is your Gentleman folder?

I used to use traditional slip joints as my gents folders but now I use a black Roadie in this role most of the time. No annoying nail nick, sheeple friendly too.
by bryan123
Tue Oct 22, 2019 3:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Tactical Pens Revisited
Replies: 58
Views: 10210

Re: Tactical Pens Revisited

Lots of the metal pens that drug reps used give to us physicians back in the day make for nice discreet tactical pens. Especially the ones that twist deploy rather than with a push button. Google "Drug rep pens". I like the new version of the Urban Survival Gear Ti Scribe Bolt too. Takes b...
by bryan123
Tue Oct 22, 2019 2:00 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: What's on your keychain, besides keys?
Replies: 19
Views: 3257

What's on your keychain, besides keys?

Most of us are into EDC to some extent and I've tried a few things on my keyring at one point in time or another. I like the Nitecore Tube flashlight, SAK Classic, Spyderco Bug, P38, a safety pin, Sears Multi screwdriver, Nite Ize Doohickey, etc, depending on where I am and whether knives are allowe...
by bryan123
Tue Oct 22, 2019 1:55 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: EDC prybar
Replies: 30
Views: 5982

Re: EDC prybar

Proud to say that I would never use a knife blade as a prybar, Spyderco or otherwise. That being said I have tried: Nite Ize Doohickey Gerber Shard CRKT KERT P 38 and P 51 As well as the flat head screw drivers in various multi tools including: SAK Cadet, Super Tinker Leatherman PST and Micra 1967 C...
by bryan123
Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:05 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sharpmaker experience
Replies: 12
Views: 2193

Sharpmaker experience

Hi, This might be old news but I find that the Mister Clean Magic Eraser does a great job of cleaning the sharpmaker rods. I have also found that certain of my knives, namely my Esee Zancudo D2 and Three Rivers Nomad CPM154 wind up sharper with the fine rods than with the extra fine rods. Am I doing...
by bryan123
Mon Dec 03, 2018 9:29 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Monosodium Glutamate Dangers: What's the facts?
Replies: 66
Views: 12845

Re: Monosodium Glutamate Dangers: What's the facts?

The American College of Allergy and Immunology wrote an official position statement that says that MSG is not an allergen. Not capable of causing IgE mediated reactions like anaphylaxis.
by bryan123
Fri Sep 28, 2018 3:10 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Monosodium Glutamate Dangers: What's the facts?
Replies: 66
Views: 12845

Re: Monosodium Glutamate Dangers: What's the facts?

Board certified and twice recertified allergist here. MSG is not an allergen. There is no such thing as allergy testing for MSG. Patients who have an intolerance to MSG do not require epipens. An intolerance is an unpleasant reaction to a food that is not caused by an allergic reaction such as for e...
by bryan123
Sat Aug 25, 2018 8:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Spaghetti sauce in a jar
Replies: 39
Views: 11422

Re: Spaghetti sauce in a jar

Bertoli and Barilla aren't bad and are recommended by Cook's Illustrated Magazine
by bryan123
Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:42 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Bottle Openers
Replies: 104
Views: 29063

Re: Bottle Openers

I never intended to collect bottle openers and seldom use the ones that I've accumulated SAK Rover SAK Cadet SAK Super Tinker Camillus 1967 Cub Scout Knife Nite Ize Doohickey Gerber Shard LM PST LM Micra Promotional lobster shaped keychain bottle opener So the next time I encounter a bottle that nee...
by bryan123
Tue Mar 20, 2018 3:18 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: ZT 566 or 450?
Replies: 9
Views: 2825

Re: ZT 556 or 450?

He also suggested that I loosen the clip screws and shift the clip over so it's not resting on the lock bar. That made a big difference ... I had the same problem. I positioned the clip over the frame and away from the lock bar but I needed to use blue loc tite not just on the torx screws but also ...
by bryan123
Tue Mar 20, 2018 7:39 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Baking Dish Advice?
Replies: 13
Views: 3370

Re: Baking Dish Advice?

Cook's illustrated recommends Pyrex 9x13 baking dish.
by bryan123
Tue Mar 20, 2018 6:19 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: ZT 566 or 450?
Replies: 9
Views: 2825

Re: ZT 556 or 450?

He also suggested that I loosen the clip screws and shift the clip over so it's not resting on the lock bar. That made a big difference ... I had the same problem. I positioned the clip over the frame and away from the lock bar but I needed to use blue loc tite not just on the torx screws but also ...
by bryan123
Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:18 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Quick Dragonfly clip question
Replies: 3
Views: 603

Re: Quick Dragonfly clip question

BrianMcCord wrote:On my Dragonfly LW, the screw with the larger head on it is on the clip side, the smaller headed screw is on the show side. Hope this helps out!
Thanks!