What's in your pocket?...

[JAH]

That’s ok. And those are nice knives. But not even close to that Bayley. I came close once. I’ll try and find it, may have been a Sog.

Anyway, in case anyone wants to know what a Bayley looks like.

ESEE makes an "ESEE 4"  that is serrated.  It doesn't have the more aggressive "saw tooth"-type design of the Bayley.  However, it does have standard serrations.

The ESEE knives are OUTSTANDING pieces of equipment.  And, it just so happens that the #4 happens to be my favorite design.  In my humble opinion, it is an incredible value.

It is a 1095 (carbon steel) knife.  So, like an axe or froe, it will need a little oil on the edge.  But, those "in the know" will tell you that 1095 is the way to go for venturing into the wild...for many reasons.


Here's a look...

[VileZambonie]

My puppy-dog is craving an "after-midnight" snack.  So, since I'm well into the Jack & Diet, I reckon I'll coin a coupla' hotdogs for her, and go about my business...

Try Zevia instead of DIEt soda. https://www.zevia.com/products

I picked up one of those harbor freight rambo knives and took out in the woods with me to try it out. I figured it would break or dull quickly but I am actually impressed. I think it was $9 dollars. 

[JAH]

Try Zevia instead of DIEt soda. https://www.zevia.com/products

I picked up one of those harbor freight rambo knives and took out in the woods with me to try it out. I figured it would break or dull quickly but I am actually impressed. I think it was $9 dollars. 

When I first saw your post, I thought there'd be no way I'd try something that I couldn't buy locally.  But, according to their Site, the H.E.B. store about a half-mile from my house stocks the stuff.  I'll give it a try...see how it mixes with Mr. Daniel.  Thanks.

As far as the HF survival knife, there are about 5-10 YouTube vids of folks pounding those things.  I'm glad it worked-out for you.  Lol.

[macr0w]

I've got a couple of good old pocket knives but, I never carry them around.
In my pockets is rarely anything more than keys, wallet and phone. 

[JohnnyPopper]

Nowadays I carry a fully charged taser! Right Snappy!!!

[VileZambonie]

JP, tazer or stun gun? I have a stun gun and it's too bulky and impractical. That was why I bought the 380, I wanted something that fit in my pocket.

[JohnnyPopper]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OkfAFq7ewI

Dogs freak out, as well as coyotes...

[VileZambonie]

I have an older 500KV stun gun. It's neat but I'd rather shoot someone I feel the need to use that much force on. 

[JAH]

One of my favorite daily carries...and a great conversation piece...

[jeremy.farlow]

I like bigger pockets for bigger firearms. I rarely carry, but when I do this is what I carry:

Springfield champion. Alloy-framed, so it’s LIGHT! for a 1911...
It’s too light to be much fun shooting... the full-sized, steel framed guns are better in that regard, but the slim profile means I can reasonably conceal the gun on my person.



Jeremy

[JAH]

Nice .45, Jeremy.  I have a feeling you and I could be good Friends, if you were closer.  I'm a 1911 guy myself, albeit with a prejudice for steel frames.


In other news, one of my blades bit me about 10 days ago, in a moment of carelessness.  That was all it took.  And, yes, that was down to the bone...

[JAH]

That ^^^ little mishap took about an hour to quit gushing blood, and about another hour or so before it was down to just seeping.

[jeremy.farlow]

Super 33 E-tape, best bandaids ever invented.

I’m definitely with you on steel-framed 1911’s... and for actual shooting I’d take a full-size, all steel gun every day.

I bought the champion BECAUSE of the light weight. It’s for carrying.

If I ever hit the lottery, one of my first purchases will be a pair of Ed Brown 1911’s, chambered in .38 Super. They’d be good bookends for the M1A SOCOM or Scout rifle I would also have.

I’m fully aware that people other than John Moses Browning designed firearms... I’m just not really sure WHY?!?


Jeremy

[JAH]

Super 33 E-tape, best bandaids ever invented.

I’m definitely with you on steel-framed 1911’s... and for actual shooting I’d take a full-size, all steel gun every day.

I bought the champion BECAUSE of the light weight. It’s for carrying.

If I ever hit the lottery, one of my first purchases will be a pair of Ed Brown 1911’s, chambered in .38 Super. They’d be good bookends for the M1A SOCOM or Scout rifle I would also have.

I’m fully aware that people other than John Moses Browning designed firearms... I’m just not really sure WHY?!?


Jeremy

Thanks for the recommendation on the 3M tape, Jeremy.  I think I'll run down to my local hardware store and score me a roll.  I'm like the "Steve Urkel" of edged tools.  I probably draw blood from myself about once a week.  Luckily, most are pretty superficial.  That being posted, the above cut was the worst I've had since I was in my teens.

I agree with you on the JMB thing.  Despite my upbringing and background, I have little girly hands.  So, the 1911 has always been a perfect fit for me.  I have some pretty large revolvers, and a Glock 21 was my first LE gun (in a past life).  Despite that, the weapons of the 1911 variety have always been the perfect fit for me.

In regard to your "Ed Brown" lust, do yourself the favor of fondling a Dan Wesson "Specialist".  I've shot about every 1911 offered, from Colt to Baer to Wilson to Springfield.  And, the Specialist (in my mitts) is an absolute thing of beauty.  It's an AMAZING chunk of steel.

[jeremy.farlow]

Should I hit my numbers I’ll do that... guess I’ll need to start playing the numbers. The reason I know I lust after the Ed Brown is a friend had one. Nicest gun is ever held to that point. I’ll look into the Dan Wesson... should I hit the lotto or have some other windfall.



Jeremy