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us Offline bren10man

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I am still around.
on: May 21, 2023, 06:16:33 AM
Hello folks.

Long time since I logged in.

I have moved to the Huntsville, AL area.  Still collect SAKs.

It was sad what happed in 2017 and liquidated 80% of my collection. No way was I going to unload my 2nd Amendment items and my Randall Made Knives.

Anyways, was at a gun show today.  Picked up a discontinued 1990s era (has the hook) Craftsman. $30. Just cleaned it in the ultrasonic cleaner and oiled it. Scales will be next.

Last show, picked up a ST Spirit with “butterknife” blade. Got a pouch and clip from Victorinox.

My oldest graduated from high school, with honors, last Monday. She is going to Auburn U on scholarship. Integrated biology with a track to vet school.  She rides horses.  So she got a Vic Equestrian ordered direct from Victorinox.  Liner lock blade and not the discontinued sliding lock blade.   

Will be at Blade Show in Atlanta in two weeks.  Wished Victorinox would be there.  Will be there Sat morning at 0800 EST for the Randall Knife collectors meeting.  I was at the Randall shop in Orlando, FL 2 March 2023.  It is a neat place to check out.
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Reply #1 on: May 21, 2023, 12:56:29 PM
Welcome back!

Congratulations to your graduate👍👏
I had a grandson complete high school of the 2023 class.

You will also be welcomed in the EDGED TOOLS forum, have threads involving FIXED BLADES and other subjects too!

Once part of the MTo family, always part of the family.  :hatsoff:

I know🥹. I had to step away too, and came back to warm embrace of the members as if never gone.
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Reply #2 on: May 21, 2023, 02:05:04 PM
Quote from: LoopCutter on May 21, 2023, 12:56:29 PM
Welcome back!

Congratulations to your graduate👍👏
I had a grandson complete high school of the 2023 class.

You will also be welcomed in the EDGED TOOLS forum, have threads involving FIXED BLADES and other subjects too!

Once part of the MTo family, always part of the family.  :hatsoff:

I know🥹. I had to step away too, and came back to warm embrace of the members as if never gone.

Who are you again?
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us Offline HarleyXJGuy

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Reply #3 on: May 21, 2023, 02:05:38 PM
Quote from: bren10man on May 21, 2023, 06:16:33 AM
Hello folks.

Long time since I logged in.

I have moved to the Huntsville, AL area.  Still collect SAKs.

It was sad what happed in 2017 and liquidated 80% of my collection. No way was I going to unload my 2nd Amendment items and my Randall Made Knives.

Anyways, was at a gun show today.  Picked up a discontinued 1990s era (has the hook) Craftsman. $30. Just cleaned it in the ultrasonic cleaner and oiled it. Scales will be next.

Last show, picked up a ST Spirit with “butterknife” blade. Got a pouch and clip from Victorinox.

My oldest graduated from high school, with honors, last Monday. She is going to Auburn U on scholarship. Integrated biology with a track to vet school.  She rides horses.  So she got a Vic Equestrian ordered direct from Victorinox.  Liner lock blade and not the discontinued sliding lock blade.   

Will be at Blade Show in Atlanta in two weeks.  Wished Victorinox would be there.  Will be there Sat morning at 0800 EST for the Randall Knife collectors meeting.  I was at the Randall shop in Orlando, FL 2 March 2023.  It is a neat place to check out.

Welcome back.

What happened in 2017?
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Reply #4 on: May 21, 2023, 03:28:44 PM
Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on May 21, 2023, 02:05:04 PM
Who are you again?
:rofl:  Almost every one! :dunno:
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

A SMART man always knows what to say!
   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!
Merit Badges Participate in a challenge by carrying  a GEC knife and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Leatherman Micra  for 30 days Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 days Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Alox SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Case knife  for 30 days Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo  of 84 and 85 mm Swiss Army Knives (and Wengers) for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of a fixed blade for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Leatherman Pulse or ST200 and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Fieldmaster SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Buck 112 Ranger for thirty (30) consecutive days. Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use

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Reply #5 on: May 21, 2023, 03:36:26 PM
Glad to see you sir and congratulations on the honors graduate!    Time flies but glad to see you again. 
Barry
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Reply #6 on: May 22, 2023, 08:02:24 AM
To those that asked: “who are you?”……been a member since circa 2009. Many pics on the Swiss Wiki (specifically Grand Prix, Craftsman pre 1986 no pliers, First Mate) came from me.
While in South Korea (2007-2010), I was the one who discovered the “Comstock Load” of virgin, brass liners, NIB discontinued First Mates and sent them to Felinevet, for distro world wide.

In 2017, I had a bad experience and had to sell off a large chunk of my collection to keep things afloat.  We moved 250 miles from SE Alabama to Huntsville, AL area for a better life. 

I have started to get back into old habits again, but pace myself. 

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Reply #7 on: May 22, 2023, 02:58:22 PM
Quote from: bren10man on May 22, 2023, 08:02:24 AM
To those that asked: “who are you?”……been a member since circa 2009. Many pics on the Swiss Wiki (specifically Grand Prix, Craftsman pre 1986 no pliers, First Mate) came from me.
While in South Korea (2007-2010), I was the one who discovered the “Comstock Load” of virgin, brass liners, NIB discontinued First Mates and sent them to Felinevet, for distro world wide.

In 2017, I had a bad experience and had to sell off a large chunk of my collection to keep things afloat.  We moved 250 miles from SE Alabama to Huntsville, AL area for a better life. 

I have started to get back into old habits again, but pace myself.

I was asking LC who he was, never heard of that guy.
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Reply #8 on: May 22, 2023, 02:59:14 PM
Quote from: bren10man on May 22, 2023, 08:02:24 AM
To those that asked: “who are you?”……been a member since circa 2009. Many pics on the Swiss Wiki (specifically Grand Prix, Craftsman pre 1986 no pliers, First Mate) came from me.
While in South Korea (2007-2010), I was the one who discovered the “Comstock Load” of virgin, brass liners, NIB discontinued First Mates and sent them to Felinevet, for distro world wide.

In 2017, I had a bad experience and had to sell off a large chunk of my collection to keep things afloat.  We moved 250 miles from SE Alabama to Huntsville, AL area for a better life. 

I have started to get back into old habits again, but pace myself.

Lived in AL before and really enjoyed it.
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Case knife  for 30 days Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo  of 84 and 85 mm Swiss Army Knives (and Wengers) for 30 days Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for sixty (60) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Reply #9 on: May 22, 2023, 03:50:51 PM
bren10man, as in the Bren Ten?

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by this axe I rule
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Reply #10 on: May 23, 2023, 06:00:47 AM
Welcome back. I myself was on a few months hiatus...although been posting on the MT.O Facebook page.
A little Leatherman information.

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