The stigma
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At the risk of getting back on subject...
Compare a photographer, who may own a dozen or more camera bodies, and piles of lenses, filters, light meters, etc. Maybe a darkroom full of expensive developing equipment and perhaps several enlargers.
Compare a vintage car buff. If he's lucky, he may be able to afford several, which are rarely if ever driven. If he's wealthy, he may own six or twelve or thirty.
The same money could buy hundreds of guns.
People collect clocks. Nobody thinks it's incomprehensible to own a hundred collectable clocks or watches.
I'm a carpenter. I couldn't begin to tell you how many saws I own, of various types.
So why is it so strange for someone to own ten or a hundred guns? With milsurps at $50 or $100, a lot of other nice guns from $200 to $600, the same money that buys a bass boat or an old Mustang can buy a LOT of guns.
Even a few AR15s.
It's really just an expression of the unprecedented prosperity we enjoy. We are the richest people who ever lived (even I, a humble working man). There has NEVER been a society with so much wealth, leisure, and security as ours.
That's why so many devote themselves to rock climbing, or bass fishing, or collecting Barbie dolls, or motorcycles, or letterboxing, or translating the Bible into Klingon (really!), or Medieval Re-enacting, or Oenaphilia, or shooting. Because we can.
Compare a photographer, who may own a dozen or more camera bodies, and piles of lenses, filters, light meters, etc. Maybe a darkroom full of expensive developing equipment and perhaps several enlargers.
Compare a vintage car buff. If he's lucky, he may be able to afford several, which are rarely if ever driven. If he's wealthy, he may own six or twelve or thirty.
The same money could buy hundreds of guns.
People collect clocks. Nobody thinks it's incomprehensible to own a hundred collectable clocks or watches.
I'm a carpenter. I couldn't begin to tell you how many saws I own, of various types.
So why is it so strange for someone to own ten or a hundred guns? With milsurps at $50 or $100, a lot of other nice guns from $200 to $600, the same money that buys a bass boat or an old Mustang can buy a LOT of guns.
Even a few AR15s.
It's really just an expression of the unprecedented prosperity we enjoy. We are the richest people who ever lived (even I, a humble working man). There has NEVER been a society with so much wealth, leisure, and security as ours.
That's why so many devote themselves to rock climbing, or bass fishing, or collecting Barbie dolls, or motorcycles, or letterboxing, or translating the Bible into Klingon (really!), or Medieval Re-enacting, or Oenaphilia, or shooting. Because we can.
Neo-Luddite
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Noticed a trend toward more of these Japanese "Santoku" knives?
OK-- sometimes the case is overstated. Or, maybe more properly, the anger mis-placed. I have been wanting one of those--DON'T think 'knife', think light 'cleaver-knife'.
In the kitchen, for cooking, it looks like a leap in technology. It fills that gap between the two and makes what appears to be a very cool knife.
As far as I can tell, it was an innovation of the Japanese-- not the British.
Unless 'they' ever ban rocks, it could be ground into a very nasty bastard of a pointy knife----like ALL THE OTHERS CAN BE AS WELL.
Even Cutco makes one--my wife has a Cutco set--I might get her to get one for me, OK? She's an NRA Lifer--so Don't tell her it's some kind of liberal plot, OK?
Call it a favor.
Regards,
Mike
Did I mention I actually want one of those to cook with?
(and yes, you might be right in the larger perspective---but I still want one)
OK-- sometimes the case is overstated. Or, maybe more properly, the anger mis-placed. I have been wanting one of those--DON'T think 'knife', think light 'cleaver-knife'.
In the kitchen, for cooking, it looks like a leap in technology. It fills that gap between the two and makes what appears to be a very cool knife.
As far as I can tell, it was an innovation of the Japanese-- not the British.
Unless 'they' ever ban rocks, it could be ground into a very nasty bastard of a pointy knife----like ALL THE OTHERS CAN BE AS WELL.
Even Cutco makes one--my wife has a Cutco set--I might get her to get one for me, OK? She's an NRA Lifer--so Don't tell her it's some kind of liberal plot, OK?
Call it a favor.
Regards,
Mike
Did I mention I actually want one of those to cook with?
(and yes, you might be right in the larger perspective---but I still want one)
ArfinGreebly
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Santuko Knife
Yup, Japanese.
It's just that I've seen a LOT of them lately. Like disproportionately more.
You like them?
You could have one of mine -- I have three -- or you could pick up one . . . or six . . . at the local Wally World.
They have several inexpensive models, and you could try out a couple of styles and shapes til you hit on one you like, then find a high-quality version that matches that profile and spend yer bux.
They's real gud on veggies 'n' choppin'. They sux for close-in work (like coring, peeling, anything precision).
Not as versatile as my Swibo Slicer.
Yup, Japanese.
It's just that I've seen a LOT of them lately. Like disproportionately more.
You like them?
You could have one of mine -- I have three -- or you could pick up one . . . or six . . . at the local Wally World.
They have several inexpensive models, and you could try out a couple of styles and shapes til you hit on one you like, then find a high-quality version that matches that profile and spend yer bux.
They's real gud on veggies 'n' choppin'. They sux for close-in work (like coring, peeling, anything precision).
Not as versatile as my Swibo Slicer.
Neo-Luddite
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I want a high end one--would like actual japanese manufature---but cutco makes one and, as said, it would match the set she has, etc.
230RN
2A was "political" when it was first adopted.
Hula hoops
Santoku knives
Pedal pushers
Wide ties
Tailfins or the deviant spoilers
Feh. Seen 'em come and go and come again.
Only thing is I cannot fathom why I can carry a .45 but not a switchblade --which is real handy when you've got arthritis.
Ticks me off.
"French Chef's knife would cut and run."
!
Spit take!
("Ah, but M'sieu 230RN, what eez zees 'taking of ze speet' of which you speak?")
Fench Elite Troops (A little Low Road, but what the h3ll, they're always bashing Americans, right?) (Copyright unknown):
Santoku knives
Pedal pushers
Wide ties
Tailfins or the deviant spoilers
Feh. Seen 'em come and go and come again.
Only thing is I cannot fathom why I can carry a .45 but not a switchblade --which is real handy when you've got arthritis.
Ticks me off.
"French Chef's knife would cut and run."
!
Spit take!
("Ah, but M'sieu 230RN, what eez zees 'taking of ze speet' of which you speak?")
Fench Elite Troops (A little Low Road, but what the h3ll, they're always bashing Americans, right?) (Copyright unknown):
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230RN
2A was "political" when it was first adopted.
Gotcha! I knew you'd do that --or something like it!
Anyhow, alot of common errors are due to typing too rapidly, rather than an ignorance of spelling. I forgot what text processor it is (MSWord?) that has or used to have a Double-Caps error hot key which would automatically correct things like "GEorge said" to "George said." Errors like these were often due to slow response of the decoders.
I'm amused at the fixation on this particular error, "alot". I shall endeavor henceforth to use alot alot in hopes that alot of repetition will extinguish the response it engenders.
Respectfully submitted,
230RN
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Predictability is one of my strong suits.
First off, that particular error is not a typo. Those who use it actually believe that it is a word (with one or two notable exceptions here).
Second off, you have to get in line behind Arfin.
Where was I...? Thread drift......
Oh yeah, switchblades vs chef's knives.....
Stigma enigma - I just can't decide.
Chevys maybe?
Look into Kershaw knives designed by Ken Onion. He has designed a line of pocket folders that have spring assist opening that avoid the usual definition of switchblade.
I have two...one with some type of synthetic plastic on the body that makes for a good grip when your hands are wet, which is my normal everyday carry. The other just has a metal body that is very slim that I carry when I wear dressier clothes.
migoi
230RN
2A was "political" when it was first adopted.
migoi: Good hint on the Kershaws. I'll look into it, but under a strict rendering of some of those idiotic definitions, a sewing needle can be considered a deadly weapon.
meef: English evolves. Just joshin' ya. Shake?
Now back to the subject of gonnes and knifs.
meef: English evolves. Just joshin' ya. Shake?
Now back to the subject of gonnes and knifs.
You were taking me seriously?
Hooo... I'm losing my touch. Never any hard feelings from me. That'd be the pot calling the kettle black, or some such allegory.
As to English evolving.... more like devolving based upon the quality of the educational system nowadays.
o/` Are we not men? We are Devo. o/`
:: sometimes I worry about me....::
Doggy Daddy
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ALERT!!! Allotted "alots" are not to be allowed to exceed the all-out allotment. I'll allay your alarm as to the alluded allegories alleged to align with a lot of the alluring alliteration. Okie dokie?
Kali Endgame
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This thread has given me aspacelot of amusement.
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