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Waow!!! Just saw that new Swick now! While I have no complaints about the my Gen. 1 Swick, I'm reallllllly digging leaf-shape of the new one!

Top of my head -

Past:

Northern Exposure
MacGyver
X-Files
Millenium
Gilmore Girls

Current:

Psych
House
The Unit
Burn Notice
Bones
2.5 Men

Didn't put the cooking shows and cartoons though.

Lerman, its always a pleasure to see the product of your talent!

Oh my sweet lord!!! The Native in what I've always wanted it to be! But that PPT folder is just the BEST!

(must sell more blood to the Red Cross :) )

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Superb!

Simply awesome! Congrats! Nothing better than actually realizing what you've been campaigning for.

shrpshn wrote:My understanding is that Bill Moran approached Spyderco about producing the Skinner/Upswept blade model (FB-01). Mr Moran called this a Utility Knife, and can be viewed on Page 95 of Master of the Forge, by Hughes & Price.

Sort of confirms my suspicions, pending more info. :cool:

jzmtl wrote: Also the description says this knife was developed by Moran for himself, was that the drop or clip point?

Curious too? :confused: Inquiring minds want to know?

Blerv wrote:I think a Bill Moran FB01 or FB02 would be a great H1 light weight Fixed blade.

The newly-released orange-handled Moran FB02 is a real head-turner. I think marrying the the steel with the design is worth looking into, especially for a knife to be used extensively in the field.

I'm really intrigued by the handle. It looks very ergonomic and conforming to the hand's grip.

That being said, I do have a somewhat "simplistic" question for those that have BOTH models and have used them; which blade style seems to "mate" more with the handle? The drop point or the pseudo ...

Agreed! Great post! Hard-earned, folksy wisdom wrapped in humor to smooth out hard farm life.

The last season just draaaaaaaaagged on for me, felt like they were extending loopholes just to accomplish the 24-hour default plot. Gotta say I didn't like it that much. Anna Wersching though is yummy! :)

Here's hoping the next season will be better.

Superb! Always appreciate great talent!

That was a very cool gesture :) I am soooo envious of your friend!

^ Thanks for the info Doc. Snubbie.

dete wrote:wow I like the extra grippy handle!

Note also the ergonomic, pistol-curve of it :cool:

Any thoughts?

I felt the great need to bump this as I wanted to ask how its been holding up? I very much like the design :)

However, while were quite nicely made and felt good in my hand, the one thing which has kept me from getting one for myself was the cap. While it screws on very securely to close the pen, you must choose between letting it rest loosely on the pen, or just laying it down when you're writing ...

What do you guys throw your daily gear around in?

Daily:

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A waist/shoulder bag from a local mountaineering gear brand.

Overnights - 2 days:

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Going strictly for URBAN preparedness essentials , what will likely be found on me if such an event occurs:

Cap
Folding knife
Small back-up, "last ditch" knife (Swick)
Multi-tool
Flashlight
Bandanna
Gloves
Comfortable rubber shoes/boots
Rain jacket
Front-pocket wallet
"Sacrifice" wallet
Shirt and ...

Just had to bump this since I think this list is apropos:

Top 10 Scariest Scenes In Film

http://celebrityodor.com/2009/10/26/top ... s-in-film/