Posted on 07/30/2004 1:39:33 PM PDT by Willie Green
It sounds like you did get a bad one, although I remember an expensive Buck blade literally breaking into two pieces when I was using it as an ice pik. They did replace it free of charge.
To get an idea about how far back this has been a problem, just go back and watch the movie It's a Wonderful Life again. At one point in the movie, George Bailey (James Stewart) points out that half the town of Bedford Falls has been out of work since the tool & die factory closed -- and that movie was set in the mid-1940s!
The 9/11 angle is really bizarre, though. Does anyone really believe that the sale of knives has declined in the last few years simply because nobody is allowed to carry them on airplanes??
Just damn. I have an Old Timer 80T in my pocket right now.
Bummer. Some of their stuff is crap. Some of it (like my Uncle Henry Bear Paw -- all wood, brass and steel) is good.
Get 'em while you can!
http://www.schradeknives.com/index.htm
Actually, their online store is offline...I wonder why!
I too sincerely doubt it, based on the increase in my purchases of Swiss Army pocket knives for the very same reason.
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I agree that there are towns that have close to single employers, etc. But we simply are a mobile society now. People drive for hours sometimes to get to a job, because others are willing to do so. The simple fact is that in this economy, you must be at least somewhat mobile. If not, yes, you will have trouble keeping a job. And if you do, you will be a captive of the company, like the old mill towns. I just think that is a relic from a by-gone age.
The Kershaw knives I have owned would not hold an edge, and Buck blades are brittle. You would think knifemakers would understand steel a little bit better than those two seem to.
You beat me to it. Best, sharpest knives I have ever owned. Would'nt even consider a Schrade. Kershaw holds an edge better than any. That's why Snap-On sells them.
I think all of mine were made by Kai in Japan. They are good knives but nothing extra imo.
The best blades for holding an edge and ease of sharpening are the Cold Steel non stainless blades.
I have heard that damascus is best for this but can't afford the real damascus steel.
$%^#@# *&^, #@*&(!!
Why, Willie. I'm hurt! I present a heartfelt offer to send you - at no charge, I might add - a collector's item coveted by many, and you respond (via FReepmail) with language normally reserved for Pat Leahy.
I just pray you don't have children to corrupt.
Good point. Within 25 years, the town of Ellenville may even be part of the New York City metropolitan area.
Thank you for questioning my sexual preferences, Willie (again via FReepmail). While I imagine you are looking for company, I'm afraid I'll have to pass. The Mrs. doesn't like me dating, even out of species.
Victorinox makes multi-functional knives that are the best tools that mankind can manufacture. They have a website. www.victorinox.com
Yes, I replied to you privately.
You apparently don't have the maturity to understand that your deliberately antagonistic, off-topic, personal attacks disrupt the thread and degrade the quality of discussion on this forum. Take a hike.
Same here. I've carried that model for 35 years or so. Used them to cut everything from waffles to wire and they just kept on ticking until I eventually lose one and have to go but another. Guess I'd better stock up on 3 or 4 if I can find 'em.
...says the foul-mouthed pessimist who ran crying to the moderators.
...to understand that your deliberately antagonistic...
Antagonistic? Big word. Does that mean like, say, scouring the Internet to only post negative economic news?
personal attacks disrupt the thread and degrade the quality of discussion on this forum.
An offer to send you a bumper sticker is a personal attack?? Touchy doesn't begin to describe you. And you're concerned about the quality of the forum's discussion. How sweet.
Take a hike.
Well, you do know some other four-letter words. I'm proud of you.
...off-topic...
Okay, ya got me. I was off topic - IF it wasn't you who put "The Bush Economy" in keywords.
Had enough yet? :-D
Of course, you can't do statistics on a sample of one ...
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