An unexpected surprise...
- DutchBlades
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An unexpected surprise...
So I had my birthday yesterday and we kept it nice and simple :)
I knew what my girlfriend was getting me beforehand because we picked it out together.
What I didn't know, is that she had quite the surprise in stock for me; two of them actually...
May I present to you the latest additions to the collection! :D
First came the Rhino; an LBK I should've given a shot sooner.
Great little knife and one that's gonna see some extended carry for the upcoming weeks.
I'll probably add a small lanyard to get a 4-finger grip on it, but it's really promising already!
The second present held her favorite rendition of the PM2; My first PM2 with digi camo and the first one with a DLC coating.
Really liking the way this one looks and I know it'll function just as nicely, but this will probably stay pristine as a safe queen.
She mentioned wanting to get me a Spydie as a birthday present several times over the past years, but I didn't see this coming!
I couldn't ask for a better person to spend my life with, but I surely don't mind this icing on the cake :p
I knew what my girlfriend was getting me beforehand because we picked it out together.
What I didn't know, is that she had quite the surprise in stock for me; two of them actually...
May I present to you the latest additions to the collection! :D
First came the Rhino; an LBK I should've given a shot sooner.
Great little knife and one that's gonna see some extended carry for the upcoming weeks.
I'll probably add a small lanyard to get a 4-finger grip on it, but it's really promising already!
The second present held her favorite rendition of the PM2; My first PM2 with digi camo and the first one with a DLC coating.
Really liking the way this one looks and I know it'll function just as nicely, but this will probably stay pristine as a safe queen.
She mentioned wanting to get me a Spydie as a birthday present several times over the past years, but I didn't see this coming!
I couldn't ask for a better person to spend my life with, but I surely don't mind this icing on the cake :p
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
- JonLeBlanc
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
Aww, you got a keeper bruh
My collection so far: 52100 Military (2); 52100 PM2 (2); 52100 Para3; Stretch2 V-Toku; KnifeWorks M4 PM2; BentoBox M390 PM2; BentoBox S90V Military; Police4 K390; S110V PM2; SS Delica AUS-6; Wayne Goddard Sprint VG-10
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
- DutchBlades
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
That's for sure! :D
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
- JonLeBlanc
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
I'd ask if she's got any friends, but I think there'd be a distance problem hah.
I'm just being a goofball, ignore me :rolleyes:
My collection so far: 52100 Military (2); 52100 PM2 (2); 52100 Para3; Stretch2 V-Toku; KnifeWorks M4 PM2; BentoBox M390 PM2; BentoBox S90V Military; Police4 K390; S110V PM2; SS Delica AUS-6; Wayne Goddard Sprint VG-10
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
Wish list: Hundred Pacer; Sliverax; Mantra; 52100 PM2 SE; Kapara
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
You better hang on to that woman. Nice knives, btw.
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Else, wherefore born?" (Tennyson)
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
I know many people who started relations with people in other countries. They have been married for years, now. We live in the internet age, after all.JonLeBlanc wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2019 5:52 pmI'd ask if she's got any friends, but I think there'd be a distance problem hah.
I'm just being a goofball, ignore me :rolleyes:
I Pray Heaven to Bestow The Best of Blessing on THIS HOUSE, and on ALL that shall hereafter Inhabit it. May none but Honest and Wise Men ever rule under This Roof! (John Adams regarding the White House)
Follow the Christ, the King,
Live pure, speak true, right wrong, follow the King--
Else, wherefore born?" (Tennyson)
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Follow the Christ, the King,
Live pure, speak true, right wrong, follow the King--
Else, wherefore born?" (Tennyson)
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- DutchBlades
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
Thanks man! :D
Yeah, and sending a knife over won't be an issue with worldwide shipping :pDoc Dan wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2019 6:54 pmI know many people who started relations with people in other countries. They have been married for years, now. We live in the internet age, after all.JonLeBlanc wrote: ↑Sat Aug 31, 2019 5:52 pmI'd ask if she's got any friends, but I think there'd be a distance problem hah.
I'm just being a goofball, ignore me :rolleyes:
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
Very nice!!
Barry
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Bonne Journey!
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword
Do what you can, where you are, with what you have! Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
Very nice congratulations!
Re: An unexpected surprise...
Rhino is a great EDC.
Re: An unexpected surprise...
Happy birthday, and enjoy your knives. You’re lucky to have a cool, understanding girlfriend. Took my wife a bit.
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
Happy Birthday.
Sounds like a great mate, mate.
sal
Sounds like a great mate, mate.
sal
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
Sure does. Stay happy.
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
Thanks! :D
I've been carrying it as my EDC since I got it (not just as a backup blade) and definitely like it thus far!
(I do really need to make a small lanyard for a proper grip, but that might not be necessary for everyone)
She didn't know what to make of all the knives at first (seeing how it's not a standard hobby, I can't blame her);
but nowadays she knows the model name of at least 100 of my Spydies :p and understands the joy I get out of the hobby.
With her favorite models being the Mamba, Nirvana, and this PM2, I'd say she's definitely developed a good taste in knives as well!
Thanks Sal! It's hard to describe someone without sounding like a cliché collection album; but yes, she's great for sure! :)
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
Wait, what? 100 Spydies AND your girlfriend surprises you with a Rhino? You must have done something very right.
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
Happy birthday,you found true love.
Whenever there is any doubt, there is no doubt.
Re: An unexpected surprise...
Congrats on your bday and wonderfull gifts.
The Rino is high on my wishlist, wonderfull knife imho.
Handled it a couple of times.... seems like a great edc
The Rino is high on my wishlist, wonderfull knife imho.
Handled it a couple of times.... seems like a great edc
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Re: An unexpected surprise...
I must have!
Don't know what, but I'm glad I didn't screw it up apparently :p
Thanks! :)
I've never been a believer in "the one soulmate" and all that jazz (mostly because of the statistical improbability);
but I certainly can agree with you wholeheartedly on true love.
I've been EDC'ing the Rhino since I got it!
Carried the PM2 for a day, but want to keep it in mint condition, so switched it out for the Rhino the next day.
It's proven to be a great EDC so far :D
I just need to get rid of some misplaced muscle memory that makes me try and close it like a liner lock from time to time... :p
(probably because of the one-sided choil part in the handle)
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto