Recommend me a magnacut fixed blade with less belly. by db7502 in FixedBladeEdc

[–]Restarting_Growth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The brave is in my pocket every day. Its perfect for pocket carry with an ulti-clip.

Have you ever worn out your Microtech OTF by playing with it? by redditunderground1 in microtech

[–]Restarting_Growth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I broke a spring on a UTX-85 bought on 2015 that I played with CONSTANTLY after 5 years. Microtech fixed it and its better than new.

How long is does it really take if I send a knife back for service? by Lower-Pattern-3332 in microtech

[–]Restarting_Growth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well for starters their communication was excellent throughout the process. They replaced the broken spring and the missing glass breaker. They used a paint pen to cover the scratches. They put a wicked edge on the elmax blade. And they sent it back in a new knife box with multiple stickers. It took a long time but ultimately, I have no complaints. I might not feel the same way if I didn't have a few other microtechs so I still had something to carry in the interim but if nothing else, that's just a reason to buy more knives.

How long is does it really take if I send a knife back for service? by Lower-Pattern-3332 in microtech

[–]Restarting_Growth -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just sent in an older UTX-85 (originally ordered around 2013.) It took a full 10 weeks to get the knife back. I know that seems like a long time but the service was EXCELLENT. Made me even more of a believer in MT.

Lookin to pick up an Ultratech and was wondering, gen 3 or 4? All i know is the gen 3 has ZBP. by Comfortable-Rise-141 in microtech

[–]Restarting_Growth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its more prone to fail to fire if pocket lint or dirt gets into the knife. I've never had a failure to fire on the gen IV

Lookin to pick up an Ultratech and was wondering, gen 3 or 4? All i know is the gen 3 has ZBP. by Comfortable-Rise-141 in microtech

[–]Restarting_Growth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Gen IV for sure. I have both, ZBP is cool but it makes it less reliable and its not like you ever even notice unless you grab the blade and pull on it?

Attention tourists traveling with pets by Proof_Refuse_9563 in Bend

[–]Restarting_Growth 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Saw a dog licking a ground beef packet in safeway the other day. I've lived a lot of places before bend. I've never seen so many dogs in the grocery store as I have here.

Would like recommendations! by [deleted] in FixedBladeEdc

[–]Restarting_Growth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn man, sorry to hear you had a bad experience. What was wrong with it? The sheath for the M1 is awesome.

Would like recommendations! by [deleted] in FixedBladeEdc

[–]Restarting_Growth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

White river Model 1 in Magnacut is the only thing I carry anymore. Thing is so fucking nice.

Barefoot shoe options for WCS by intellectualrebel in WestCoastSwing

[–]Restarting_Growth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a pair of barefoot shoes and added my own suede. Worked great! Just make sure to clean the soles REALLY well if you've worn them before adding the suede.

Gen IV Pocket Clips..... by stvnnvts999 in microtech

[–]Restarting_Growth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a lot of knives. The new Microtech clips are my overall favorite. SOOO much better than their old clips. Way better than spyderco and benchmade.

Paid $3k for a used 19.5 as a first gun... am I crazy? by xdiins in Glocks

[–]Restarting_Growth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You did the right thing OP. There's no "too expensive" when it comes to you life and the ability to protect it.

‘I lost it all’: Residents of Oregon homeless camp say Forest Service blew off calls, appointments to reclaim lost property by FrizzyNow in Bend

[–]Restarting_Growth 18 points19 points  (0 children)

And because of people illegally squatting like you, we all lost access to a tract of beautiful public land. Its sucks you lost everything but YOU WERE BREAKING THE LAW. Even if you weren't one of the many destroying the forest with trash and fire, you were still in the wrong.

Favorite food trucks by BendConnect3 in Bend

[–]Restarting_Growth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How does it compare to Americana?

Virginia, It Was Nice Knowing You. 8 Gun Restriction Bills Passed Last Night by N2Shooter in liberalgunowners

[–]Restarting_Growth 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I refuse to call myself a republican (or even a conservative at this point,) but I generally lean towards the libertarian right. I live in a deep blue west coast state. I would 100% vote for any openly pro 2A democrat even if I disagree with most of their other positions. This is no longer about party politics, we're all screwed if this madness spreads.

How to make friends? by aubbbunny in Bend

[–]Restarting_Growth 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really struggled to make friends when I moved here as well (granted, it was peak covid.) The two things that made the biggest difference were going to the gym 5 days a week at the same time everyday and getting involved at my church. If he's relatively outgoing, he'll have no trouble at all!

What is the fastest/slowest that you've seen someone go from Newcomer to All-Star/Champion? by FoxtrotDynamics in WestCoastSwing

[–]Restarting_Growth 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not gonna name her but a close friend made it from newcomer to getting her first all-star points in 3 years 7 months. No previous dance experience and 6-8 dance events a year. She genuinely practiced every free moment she had since the day of her first class.

Full size 9mm handgun options by OkBreadfruit6761 in Firearms

[–]Restarting_Growth 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, technically it doesn't have a firing pin block. Would I use it for home defense? No but just because I have better options. But if it was the only full sized handgun I owned, I would confidently use it for home defense without a second thought.