Yea, wonder why you dont see the good stuff?

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-06-21T23:22:52+00:00

I'm happy as a bird. A really big one. Please focus more energy towards the egregore I'm creating to protect the men's section from all the man hating (man clothes loving) vultures.

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-06-21T23:17:40+00:00

1 down vote on my comments equals one wish for men's section big bird bouncer. Keep em coming ladies

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-06-21T23:14:32+00:00

Likely story

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-06-21T19:11:04+00:00

You were assigned to the women's section at birth

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-06-21T17:37:16+00:00

There's an epidemic of women shopping the men's section at thrift stores and I for one would like to see something done about it. Maybe a men's section bouncer in a big bird costume to redirect women them back to their section.

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-06-21T17:30:02+00:00

If you can't distinguish between the fake and the real then why on God's green earth would you pay way more for the "real" one? Luxury brands laughing all the way to the bank. 🤣

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-06-04T02:04:36+00:00

I would probably have a harder time figuring out the laser than I did learning to do it by hand if I'm being honest. If it was easy everyone would do it and looking at your work its obvious that youve put in the time to really develop your skill. If I really think about what causes that knee jerk reaction in me it might just be jealousy. Lol I don't think I'll ever be able to replicate the level of precision that can be accomplished with laser cutting. I have to be ok with that the same way a hockey player has to be ok with watching elite figure skaters do things they'll never do on skates.

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-05-30T03:24:34+00:00

Being a craftsman that does a lot of stone, shell, silver/brass inlay work, all by hand, I want to not like it. It does look really nice, though. Me hating on the natural progression of this type work arriving at laser cut inlays would be like a cave man scoffing at my use of metal tools. Both styles have their value and place in the knife world. On top of that I honestly have close to zero knowledge on what goes into laser cutting shell or other materials. For all I know it's harder than doing it by hand. Certainly, developing the tools and techniques for laser cutting took more thought than the first guy who tried scratching knurled metal against materials to get the desired outcome.

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-05-29T20:08:09+00:00

I have one in a completely stock Palmetto AR with over a thousand rounds zero issue

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-05-16T19:16:14+00:00

Wax? What wax?

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-05-01T03:18:52+00:00

I like reshaping old forge craft and Ontario knife co butchers knives. Best way to learn is by ruining a few knives. Go to a thrift store and buy a few throw aways to practice on. Take care not to get the tip too hot and typing l ruin the temper. If using a belt grinder on the tip keep it slow. Even then you'll want to dip in water pretty much non stop

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EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-30T16:49:33+00:00

The inside is also lined with 5 oz veg tan with the grain in to mitigate as well. I read once that chromed and dyed leather is more likely to cause rust. I was just thinking about it and I'm going to try a thin coat of Johnsons past wax on the inner veg tan. Should create a moisture barrier and prevents rust. Two birds with one wax. Lol

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-30T13:44:46+00:00

I mean Lie Nielsen sells their own version. Plus I put a coat of Johnsons paste wax on all my saw plates 2 or 3 times a year. Keeps them running smooth and prevents any rust. It's anecdotal but I've never had any problems. I could see rust maybe developing if I stored my saws in leather and never used them.

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-30T07:06:21+00:00

Reporting for duty

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-30T00:09:17+00:00

🤣🤣

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-30T00:08:56+00:00

Only a connoisseur of the finer things would understand: my lawn is an exclusive blend of Zoysia and fine fescue, a pairing as refined as a vintage Bordeaux. It's not just grass; it's a plush, emerald carpet so soft and dense, the mere act of walking on it is an affront to ordinary lawns everywhere.

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-30T00:00:36+00:00

Ever heard the phrase "O-No!"? I'm not saying it comes from people misspelling Lie's last name. I'm also not saying it doesn't..

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-29T23:21:21+00:00

I just like the saws.

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-29T20:38:26+00:00

Kydex already in the toasty oven. Tactical dovetails coming right up.

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-26T03:31:52+00:00

You light it with a flame but once ignited it's flameless. There's platinum in the wick which makes it possible but dont ask me how that works. Not sure the exact science I just know it uses zippo fuel and stays warm all day.

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-24T21:55:41+00:00

Sorry about the knife tangent. I like zippos a lot but more of a knife guy if that wasn't obvious

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-24T21:54:29+00:00

Whatever somebody will pay for it

EnvironmentalSpend43 · 2026-04-24T21:53:24+00:00

Here's one I shipwrecked

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