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by Owl45
Thu Dec 08, 2011 4:49 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Barkeeper's friend
Replies: 21
Views: 5366

Found some at Publix.
Used it for the first time just the other day cleaning a tub. Worked fast and got some stains out easily.
by Owl45
Sun Dec 04, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: The Spyderco Forum Has a Hole In It!
Replies: 33
Views: 4277

Doc, Thanks for posting your comment. It nudged me back over to the chat yesterday. It had been quite a few months since I had been there. At that time there were only a few users and I seemed to only go in when not much was going on. Things really have changed. The guys have done a great job of pro...
by Owl45
Fri Nov 25, 2011 4:18 pm
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Black Friday Spyderco Deals
Replies: 46
Views: 18366

maa14 wrote:on amazon.com they have a manix 2 for $78.62 but it is not a ffg
Not a Black Friday price. Thats been the price for the last few weeks.
As you say, not FFG.
by Owl45
Wed Nov 23, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Spyderco registered users more than Benchmade.
Replies: 100
Views: 17862

I can only speak for myself. I'm here because Spyderco has consistently proved itself to be a highly honorable and ethical company that gives credit where credit is due and does not use other people's ideas without permission. Benchmade has their own way of doing business. I do not approve of their...
by Owl45
Wed Nov 16, 2011 10:11 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: No Local Dealer Lamentation
Replies: 26
Views: 3963

I'm in the same situation. It is a frustration. Atlanta is a huge metro area, and it amazes me that there are really no good knife shops. At least none with a decent stock and the ability to actually touch some items. If there was one even semi-close I'd probably be there every week and have spent w...
by Owl45
Sat Nov 12, 2011 8:10 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Buying first handgun
Replies: 50
Views: 12665

Originally I was thinking of a revolver but the more I read about the reliability of the name brand semi-automatics, the more I wanted the advantage of having 14+ shots with quick reload. I was going to suggest a revolver based on the overall list of your intended use. Its an excellent starting poi...
by Owl45
Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:38 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: amazon
Replies: 267
Views: 34710

And... They are listing zero products for sale today if you click on their storefront: Early this morning there were only 3 products listed, a sword (not in stock) and a couple of packs. No knives at all. Kinda looks like they had a major malfunction at startup. I'm really curious of any of the guy...
by Owl45
Fri Nov 04, 2011 7:02 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: amazon
Replies: 267
Views: 34710

Crazy prices. Hope everyone gets their bargains. Considering its Amazon, and the way they stand behind things, I'd say the only risk is one of being dissappointed not getting what you hope to. While Not quite in the same bargain class, they did drop the price on the Sage 3 yesterday. $90 "Ships...
by Owl45
Tue Oct 11, 2011 2:39 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Dream act signed.. now this.
Replies: 17
Views: 2468

Personally, being from the good 'Ol state of Georgia, I carry my guns loaded, and concealed at all times... Don't give folks the impression its the ol west here :) , you need a Concealed Weapons Permit to do it. As I understand it, when they recently modified and renamed it to "Weapons", ...
by Owl45
Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:59 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Dream act signed.. now this.
Replies: 17
Views: 2468

phillipsted wrote:When I originally read the title of this thread, I thought California was banning Brown Paper Bags because they could be used to carry concealed guns. :-)

TedP
Wrong state. Thats a pending ordinance in NY, since you could carry a gun in the bag, or worse A KNIFE!!
by Owl45
Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:44 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Dream act signed.. now this.
Replies: 17
Views: 2468

I know there are arguments to made for open carry. Mainly that it deters criminals, etc. I've never really agreed with the concept. It does needlessly disturb folks, be they anti-gun or neutral. My main objection was that it gave away information to someone who may have had nefarisous intentions. I ...
by Owl45
Tue Oct 11, 2011 6:35 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: I love Spyderco.
Replies: 20
Views: 3771

Amen to that. They've earned mine too, and they make products that fit my needs. Not many companies out there I can say do both. Amen also. Deacon, considering the size of your supurb collection, you must have a lot of needs. :D When I returned to knife collecting/accumulating a few years ago after...
by Owl45
Fri Sep 09, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Pharmacist fired when he stopped a robbery with his own gun
Replies: 35
Views: 4794

It's better to be dead and still have your job I guess. And it's kinda ironic he was fired because he was protecting the store... in hindsight, he probably should have helped the robbers take what ever they wanted. :p I hope he was doing what he did to protect himself, his life, or the life of some...
by Owl45
Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:53 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sprint or not?
Replies: 5
Views: 1780

Thanks Paul,

Just trying to figure out if I should get on a pre-order list to avoid missing them if they are Sprints or wait for the price to shake out.

Alan
by Owl45
Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:47 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Pharmacist fired when he stopped a robbery with his own gun
Replies: 35
Views: 4794

The employee made a personal choice that he would rather have the ability to defend himself than comply with company policy. Personally, I would have probably made the same choice . But when you make that choice, you have to live with possible results. In this case being fired. I understand the comp...
by Owl45
Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:29 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: A personal thank you to Mr. Sal Glesser
Replies: 20
Views: 5107

Wow. Just terrific. Who else would make that kind of effort besides Sal?

Sal truly is a generous, caring and giving individual.
A true GENTLEMAN in every sense of the word.

I swear I'd buy his products even if I didn't love Spyderco's as much as I do.

Congrats on both new additions. :D
by Owl45
Fri Sep 09, 2011 10:21 am
Forum: Spyderco General Discussion
Topic: Sprint or not?
Replies: 5
Views: 1780

Sprint or not?

Sorry, I'm sure this question is probably answered someplace else, but my search-fu is feeling weak this morning. And probably not the first time a question is asked more that once. :D Was wondering if these will be sprint runs or regular additions to the line: The LionSpy and The Centofante Memory
by Owl45
Wed Aug 17, 2011 10:30 am
Forum: Spyderco Restricted Models Discussion
Topic: Sal a question
Replies: 8
Views: 6362

The question gets asked on BF now and then and the concensus is that is does not matter. The most knowledgeable person who has stated that is Bill DeShivs, who restores antigue to modern autos. On Beltrames site he recommends storing open for long life. I don't know if that recommendation is just sp...
by Owl45
Tue Aug 16, 2011 9:50 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: CRKT Eros ll Review (yup, CRKT)
Replies: 15
Views: 7933

Blerv wrote:I noticed this one after seeing it win a big award (I think Blade 2011)
The larger one was Blade 2010 Imported Knife of the Year.
by Owl45
Tue Aug 16, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: CRKT Eros ll Review (yup, CRKT)
Replies: 15
Views: 7933

I have the larger one and it is a great knife! Lightweight, smooth opening, and strong. It flips out with little effort. Good review and photos! I also have the larger one and agree. It's larger, but still a very nice small "gentlemans" knife. Smooth to the extreme with the IKBS. Quality ...