Originally posted by JohnV: I have a Horseman on the way! Can't wait!
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December 22, 2013, 08:00 AM
ChuckFinley
Congratulations John & MG! Use them hard. Use them well.
_________________________ NRA Endowment Member _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- C.S. Lewis
December 22, 2013, 10:47 AM
JohnV
You guys are such enablers! I have been avoiding this thread for the longest time but yall keep talking in it and bumping it up, then here I come opening up the first page and a few hours later I'm pulling out my wallet.
I actually have 2 family farms, so I think the horseman was a good choice! I was pretty conflicted on whether to get the plain edge or combo edge. I know the benefits and limitations of both but ended up going with the plain edge.
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December 22, 2013, 10:49 AM
Czechvar
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Originally posted by ChuckFinley: Congratulations John & MG! Use them hard. Use them well.
Same here...Congratulations and enjoy.
John, we want to hear your eval on how it works for you and if you still have concerns.
December 22, 2013, 10:50 AM
JohnV
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Originally posted by Czechvar:
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Originally posted by ChuckFinley: Congratulations John & MG! Use them hard. Use them well.
Same here...Congratulations and enjoy.
John, we want to hear your eval on how it works for you and if you still have concerns.
Thanks. Yeah I will post up an eval for sure. I have 2 family farms so I hope to put it to good use out there.
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December 22, 2013, 11:28 AM
ChuckFinley
That's supposed to be precisely the situation where that knife shines most, so very interested to hear your experience.
_________________________ NRA Endowment Member _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- C.S. Lewis
December 22, 2013, 08:24 PM
JohnV
Will the wave feature open a beer bottle?
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December 22, 2013, 08:36 PM
Czechvar
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Originally posted by JohnV: Will the wave feature open a beer bottle?
Funny you should mention that. Ernie originally put it on a Commander for some SEALS as a blade catching device for fighting, they drove away from his ranch and called back later to inform him that, besides opening beer bottles, it opened the blade when drawn from the pocket. Thus was born the Wave Shaped Opening Feature (As patented).
December 22, 2013, 09:07 PM
ChuckFinley
If you watch this video the whole video is a great introduction, but the wave story starts just after the 26:00 mark. Runs to 30.16 mark.
_________________________ NRA Endowment Member _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- C.S. Lewis
December 22, 2013, 09:09 PM
JohnV
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Originally posted by Czechvar:
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Originally posted by JohnV: Will the wave feature open a beer bottle?
Funny you should mention that. Ernie originally put it on a Commander for some SEALS as a blade catching device for fighting, they drove away from his ranch and called back later to inform him that, besides opening beer bottles, it opened the blade when drawn from the pocket. Thus was born the Wave Shaped Opening Feature (As patented).
Wow, so he discovered that by accident. Man these knives keep getting cooler and cooler.
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December 22, 2013, 09:39 PM
Czechvar
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Originally posted by JohnV: Wow, so he discovered that by accident. Man these knives keep getting cooler and cooler.
Yes. He couldn't patent the feature as "Wave" because Leatherman had patented that name in 1999. Ernie just used a more specific term when he filed. The story is on page 4 in this Thread.
December 22, 2013, 10:05 PM
JohnV
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Originally posted by ChuckFinley: If you watch this video the whole video is a great introduction, but the wave story starts just after the 26:00 mark. Runs to 30.16 mark.
That was an awesome video! Thanks for posting.
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December 23, 2013, 08:02 PM
JohnV
My Horseman shipped today from Knifeworks which is pretty impressive considering how many knife orders they probably got over the weekend. They aren't but 300 miles or so away from me so hopefully I will get it on the 26th! I plan on logging some hunting hours at the farm this weekend, so if I get a deer I will definitely be trying out the Horseman on it.
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December 23, 2013, 09:43 PM
ChuckFinley
I will say that the USPS has been getting the job done this week. Stuff I ordered Saturday came today.
_________________________ NRA Endowment Member _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- C.S. Lewis
December 23, 2013, 11:26 PM
JohnV
That's pretty fast! Maybe I will get it tomorrow then. All it says is electronic info received so I doubt it.
It updated. Says expected delivery will be the 26th.
_________________________ NRA Endowment Member _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- C.S. Lewis
December 24, 2013, 02:16 PM
ChuckFinley
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Originally posted by ChuckFinley: Post for the holiday season, the three wise men
Merry Christmas to everyone.
_________________________ NRA Endowment Member _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- C.S. Lewis
December 24, 2013, 04:35 PM
JohnV
Thats good lookin there Chuck! Love the lanyards too.
What Emersons are they?
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December 24, 2013, 05:37 PM
ChuckFinley
Top to bottom a Gypsy Jack, Benchmade/Emerson CQC7/and mini CQC15.
All Schmuckatelli beads One eye'd Jack, Green man (in blue) and Emerson skull
_________________________ NRA Endowment Member _________________________ "Of all tyrannies, a tyranny exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive. It may be better to live under robber barons than under omnipotent moral busybodies. The robber baron's cruelty may sometimes sleep, his cupidity may at some point be satiated; but those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience." -- C.S. Lewis
I have been avoiding this thread for the longest time but yall keep talking in it and bumping it up, then here I come opening up the first page and a few hours later I'm pulling out my wallet.
