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Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
on: October 21, 2013, 08:04:02 PM
Hello All!

New to the site and I am VERY excited to be here.  I have been lurking for a little while and after receiving LOTS of suggestions for various items, I figured it was time I joined!

I have always loved tools and EDC items, even before I knew what it was and that there was a community and others who felt the same. 

My first "tool" was a "survival knife" that my father purchased for me around the same time that the First Blood came out.  It might have even been marketed as a "Rambo" knife.  Anyway, it had about a 6-inch blade (serrated at the base) and it had a compass at the top and a place inside that held matches, fishing hooks and lines, etc.  The knife wouldn't cut bread, but I took it with me whenever me and my friends went exploring in the woods.

My Father eventually bought me a Leatherman Wave around 2001 (early 2000s) and I was hooked.  This was my first multi-tool and my first passage into the EDC world (without evening knowing it).  This was back before the internet really took off, but I used to re-visit the Leather product page and read the testimonials about people using their Leatherman in various places.

Anyway, here I am.  My multi tool and EDC carry has slowly grown over the past couple of years, but I am a pure novice.  I am here to read the posts, view the pictures and constantly get new ideas for new tools and items for me and my father (my bank thanks you...).

So here I am!  Willing to learn!

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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #1 on: October 21, 2013, 08:53:46 PM
Welcome to the forum. :hatsoff:

Very nice intro. :cheers:

Those Rambo knives were very popular back then world wide. :D I think we have a few threads on them here. >:D

Browse around, get acquainted with the locals. :) Don't be afraid to ask questions. Even if it was asked a number of times before, our members are very friendly and will gladly answer any questions you might have or give you links to threads that discuss that topic. :salute:

Glad to have you with us and hope you stay for a while. :2tu:
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #2 on: October 21, 2013, 09:05:33 PM
Welcome  :cheers: many of us 80's kids had those knives  :tu: I'm still drawn to them now but anything but a lile wouldn't be enough  :salute: enjoy this great forum  :salute:
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #3 on: October 21, 2013, 10:07:09 PM
Welcome to the forum!

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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #4 on: October 21, 2013, 10:29:07 PM
Welcome from Nova Scotia! :cheers:


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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #5 on: October 21, 2013, 10:35:34 PM
Halifax here, although I'm out of town at the moment.

Welcome to the forum!

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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #6 on: October 21, 2013, 11:03:48 PM
Thanks guys!

I am honestly excited to be here.  Of course, I am nervous, because everything I read a thread, I want to purchase something!  I have a running wishlist and I will eventually pick away at it.

I do have a lot of questions, so I might end up posting some.  Glad to hear that the members here are open to questions (and might be lenient to those that may have been posted before....)

I am a little further East than NS...I am based in Newfoundland!!

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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #7 on: October 21, 2013, 11:11:55 PM
Welcome!!! :salute:
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #8 on: October 21, 2013, 11:12:06 PM
Quote from: dbirchum on October 21, 2013, 11:03:48 PM
Thanks guys!

I am honestly excited to be here.  Of course, I am nervous, because everything I read a thread, I want to purchase something!  I have a running wishlist and I will eventually pick away at it.

I do have a lot of questions, so I might end up posting some.  Glad to hear that the members here are open to questions (and might be lenient to those that may have been posted before....)

I am a little further East than NS...I am based in Newfoundland!!
Owshegettinonb'ys?  What part are ya from?  I've never visited, but really want to go someday!

Oh yes, you will start with few here, and end with many!  We all like to spend others money here, we're sick like that!  :D

Make sure to ask away.  Repeat questions, and throwing topics off course here are perfectly OK.
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #9 on: October 21, 2013, 11:30:49 PM
Quote from: dbirchum on October 21, 2013, 11:03:48 PM
...I am based in Newfoundland!!

Don't tell him that. :ahhh He loves Newfoundland jokes. :P
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #10 on: October 22, 2013, 12:24:10 AM
Quote from: enki_ck on October 21, 2013, 11:30:49 PM
Don't tell him that. :ahhh He loves Newfoundland jokes. :P

I guess its too late for that....

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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #11 on: October 22, 2013, 01:32:08 AM
Quote from: dbirchum on October 21, 2013, 11:03:48 PM

I am honestly excited to be here.  Of course, I am nervous, because everything I read a thread, I want to purchase something!  I have a running wishlist and I will eventually pick away at it.



That problem never goes away!

The only stupid questions here are,in no particular order....
1) Should I buy this?
2) Do I need another Farmer?
3) Is Kirk to blame?
There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #12 on: October 22, 2013, 01:44:26 AM
The answer to all three questions is: YES :D


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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #13 on: October 22, 2013, 01:45:47 AM
Welcome!  enjoy your stay, and budget your money now!
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #14 on: October 22, 2013, 02:17:56 AM
Quote from: dbirchum on October 21, 2013, 11:03:48 PM
Thanks guys!

I am honestly excited to be here.  Of course, I am nervous, because everything I read a thread, I want to purchase something!  I have a running wishlist and I will eventually pick away at it.

Already have a list going?  Yeah, you're screwed.  ;)  Welcome to wallet hell the forum!  :cheers:
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #15 on: October 22, 2013, 10:58:05 AM
Welcome aboard!  :cheers:
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #16 on: October 22, 2013, 11:40:10 AM
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Re: Greetings From Eastern Canada!!
Reply #17 on: October 22, 2013, 01:44:01 PM
Quick question - where would be a good place on the MT.O site to post a thread/question about trying to source a product.  I am looking for a toothpick holder for my Father.  I know its not a MT, but he would carry something like that around on a daily basis as an EDC thing.

Would it be ok to post something like that on the General Thread forums??

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Reply #18 on: October 22, 2013, 02:15:13 PM
You can either post on General Tool Discussion or Tools Needed, I think. :think:
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Reply #19 on: October 22, 2013, 02:53:59 PM
Thanks!

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Reply #20 on: October 22, 2013, 08:33:49 PM
I think a Swiss Champ makes an excellent toothpick holder.  :D

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Reply #21 on: October 23, 2013, 05:01:41 PM
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