Equipment Crew- Part IV

[Synthetickiller]

I have a buddy who used to think it was funny at party's to poop in his hand and bring it out and show everyone. Good times.

Now that is the definition of class!

[Cleveland33]

I used to think it was funny at party's to poop in my hand and bring it out and show everyone. Good times.

fixed

[2MoreRepz]

Busted. I'm having a party this Saturday. Hope to see everyone there. We are serving free Gatorade and Fiber One bars.

[bajabill]

That party trick is really good on Taco Tuesday

[Domicron]

Again.....the problem was never about you.

sorry, i can't help but try to make everything about me...

[Keetman]

By and large I hate people and find 95% of them horrific. But even I am inclined to assume there are very few that are walking around with **** on their hands. Gym goers, you would assume would be even less likely as there seems to be a desire to be in better health.

Very few....as in some.


I said I don't walk around in fear of the germs. I'm just certain they're there and try not to let myself become ocd.

sorry, i can't help but try to make everything about me...

LoL. Aight then.

[KBKB]

Okay... After a little research, I've put together a list of current/past equipment crew members.

In the course of doing my research, I found that more than a few members aren't displaying their number in their sig!!! (Okay, maybe I'm making that more dramatic than it warrants.)

Anyway, here's the list...

1 Diamondelts
2 Hardkore79
3 Animalfan
4 Keetman
5 Ferrum_Maximus
6 Accutron
7 Skidmarx
8 Deseee
9 stunmai3
10 AaronCF
11 Wildtim
12 boxertim
13 eb02z06
14 buffbrown21
15 Pullbig
16 *****OPEN***** (offered to Bluerain)
17 dolson27
18 jfindon
19 Yankeemarko1
20 *****OPEN***** (offered to Bigtoddy)
21 RemainDieHard
22 Essexlad
23 Captmorganm6
24 lpsevier
25 C5VetteLS1
26 Jimbo.
27 cgc
28 pumping4life
29 JJ-
30 Darkfact
31 Kodokan
32 ExtremistPullup
33 4MEandThem
34 Fishingeek
35 KBKB
36 Attyguy
37 Cleveland33
38 ndmike99
39 Dumb.bell
40 mensagitatmolem
41 daniel327
42 twodog
43 Protienandiron
44 Stasher1
45 Northernmorris (who's actually using #54 for some reason)
46 matrix563
47 2MoreRepz
48 rlundregan
49 BigOrange865
50 morebarbell
51 deadwoodgregg
52 rthawker
53 keyboardworkout
54 trimble006
55 jackbravo
56 Hishiad
57 Bloodtype3R

[1651Naismith]

I'll put my application in for a number on the next revision.

[Synthetickiller]

Thanks for the work KBKB.
"Only" 57 huh? Hmm...

[KBKB]

Thanks for the work KBKB.
"Only" 57 huh? Hmm...

Here's what Keetman said about it one time:

"I'd personally rather have a smaller number of people with a number that regularly post and contribute, than to just randomly give them out so they basically mean nothing."

(If you want more context, click on the link.)

Anyway, I think this makes sense; I don't plan to start randomly handing numbers out.

[AttyGuy]

I have a buddy who used to think it was funny at parties to poop in his hand and bring it out and show everyone. Good times.

[Keetman]

Thanks for the work KBKB.
"Only" 57 huh? Hmm...

I think the crew started in '08 or '09 and originally had about 12 members; maybe a few more.

45 new members or less in 8 years is fairly selective.

I think that we kept it that way to give it some "value"...but we wanted anyone to post. If you posted a lot, added something to the group, and were still here after some time you had a shot.

Obviously many members, including myself, have drifted....heck.... 3 members on the list never posted after they were on the list....2 of those may not even know they're on it or that it exists. 1 of the founders left shortly after creating it and the other hasn't posted in a couple of years.

We never take away numbers. The 2 that are open were abandoned by the recipient. No one has behaved so badly we had to ask them to drop the number. I do think at least 1 member is permabanned...but I'm not positive.


Good luck to all you wannabes....

[AttyGuy]

I don't plan to start randomly handing numbers out.

Of course not. Otherwise it would be called the Ivanko Crew, or something.

[rlundregan]

So I'm looking at buying a small, simple pocket knife....nothing fancy, just something with a single folding blade. The only other features I'm interested in are thumb studs on both sides or something else that would allow me to open it with one hand. I'm really thinking whatever I can pick up at Walmart, Target, etc. I'm used to thinking of Buck as the only decent brand out there, I'm wondering if that is still the case. I know SOG, Gerber, Spyderco, and one or two others are pretty popular as well.

Anyone have a recommendation, or is Buck still the way to go?

[CliveWarren]

So I'm looking at buying a small, simple pocket knife....nothing fancy, just something with a single folding blade. The only other features I'm interested in are thumb studs on both sides or something else that would allow me to open it with one hand. I'm really thinking whatever I can pick up at Walmart, Target, etc. I'm used to thinking of Buck as the only decent brand out there, I'm wondering if that is still the case. I know SOG, Gerber, Spyderco, and one or two others are pretty popular as well.

Anyone have a recommendation, or is Buck still the way to go?

I hear the Benchmade Griptilian or mini-Griptilian are nice. I haven't found one one this side of the border, so I haven't had one in hand to review. Mostly use a generic Buck clone.

[Domicron]

i have this knife (clickable):



that i bought for about $80 15 years ago or more when i was in boy scouts. it's served me well. can open and close with 1 hand, has an assisted opening mechanism which is nice so you know it's locked in place. i don't use it much anymore, but i used to carry it with me everywhere. it's still my utility knife of choice.

this is a right hand only knife though, which might be a problem if you'll be operating it with your left hand.

[urbanlifter]

Woot today, I don't know much about knives though...

http://sport.woot.com/offers/crkt-ke..._cnt_gw_dly_tl

[rlundregan]

i have this knife (clickable):



that i bought for about $80 15 years ago or more when i was in boy scouts. it's served me well. can open and close with 1 hand, has an assisted opening mechanism which is nice so you know it's locked in place. i don't use it much anymore, but i used to carry it with me everywhere. it's still my utility knife of choice.

this is a right hand only knife though, which might be a problem if you'll be operating it with your left hand.

I am left handed, which is why I was looking for thumb studs on both sides. I had forgotten about Kershaw, though.

[rlundregan]

Woot today, I don't know much about knives though...

http://sport.woot.com/offers/crkt-ke..._cnt_gw_dly_tl

This one might be a winner!

I looked at the Benchmade that Clive suggested, that is a little more than I was looking to pay. The Ken Onion looks like a good combination of quality and pricepoint.

[RemainDieHard]

in another thread someone posted this link

http://www.askmen.com/news/sports/ho...equipment.html

not that we need any more justification to lift at home, but here it is

Not necessarily gym specific but I'll just leave this here

[Domicron]

I am left handed, which is why I was looking for thumb studs on both sides. I had forgotten about Kershaw, though.

honestly i think with a knife you might take some time and visit a knife/gun store that carries a variety of them so you can test them out. and really, i think if you're getting a good brand, most of the knives will age well (assuming you don't abuse them too badly).

imo this is a time when it's good to limit your choices, not find more alternatives.

EDIT: that woot deal looks good, keep in mind it looks like you'll still need to use 2 hands to close that knife, if you care.

[thejosef]

So I'm looking at buying a small, simple pocket knife....nothing fancy, just something with a single folding blade. The only other features I'm interested in are thumb studs on both sides or something else that would allow me to open it with one hand. I'm really thinking whatever I can pick up at Walmart, Target, etc. I'm used to thinking of Buck as the only decent brand out there, I'm wondering if that is still the case. I know SOG, Gerber, Spyderco, and one or two others are pretty popular as well.

Anyone have a recommendation, or is Buck still the way to go?

Figure out what you need/want and go from there. Blade size, overall length, pocket clip, liner lock, lockback, price range, etc.

Kershaw makes some great stuff. Liner locks are all the rage these days but I actually prefer a good ol' lockback. I carry a small Spyderco (lockback) everyday and it is very well made.. though some of them can get pricey. Gerber is a bit cheaper, but still makes a pretty solid knife. I have a large assisted open SOG too. I keep that beast by my bed for self-defense. Can't really go wrong with any popular brand these days.. Nothing wrong with Buck.

[rthawker]

So I'm looking at buying a small, simple pocket knife....nothing fancy, just something with a single folding blade. The only other features I'm interested in are thumb studs on both sides or something else that would allow me to open it with one hand. I'm really thinking whatever I can pick up at Walmart, Target, etc. I'm used to thinking of Buck as the only decent brand out there, I'm wondering if that is still the case. I know SOG, Gerber, Spyderco, and one or two others are pretty popular as well.

Anyone have a recommendation, or is Buck still the way to go?

I love my Kershaw Cryo, It has the thumb studs but it also has a flipper with a spring assist opening so I never use the studs. The old Bucks were lockbacks so you needed two hands to close them but this is a framelock so with a little practice it can easily be closed with one hand. It also has a pocket clip that can be moved for tip up carry or tip down for either right or left handed users. The price is right too.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kershaw-Cr...Knife/24534751

Here's a great site for shopping and reviews as well. http://www.bladehq.com

[Wildtim]

Woot today, I don't know much about knives though...

http://sport.woot.com/offers/crkt-ke..._cnt_gw_dly_tl

Nice find.

Very nice.

My every day carry is a simple Swiss army knife. I find a philips screwdriver nearly as useful as a blade most of the time. Of course no one hand opening and that can be an important feature.

[CliveWarren]

I am needing an emergency stabbing knife. I might need a hilt so my hand doesn't slip when bloody and maybe some flutes in the blade for bleed-out. You know, for recreational hunting and home protection (I'm Canadian)

But seriously, I don't need to cut things often. Usually packing tape, but I find a key also works in a pinch. I am interested in the seat belt cutter and glass breaker should I need them in a car accident scenario. It has occurred to me as Wildtim eluded to, that I could probably use a screwdriver more often. I'm not sure I could stand the bulk of a Leatherman like tool, but I have been known to carry a pair of 5WR Visegrips which is super handy. Anybody have a good pocket screwdriver recommendation that includes Robertson square-drive and T-10 and T-15 Torx bits?

[daniel327]

Anyone have a recommendation, or is Buck still the way to go?

I have never liked Buck knives and I don't believe they ever were or will be "the way to go".

My collection includes Cold Steel, Spyderco, Byrd, Ka Bar, CRKT, and SOG.

Any of those brands will have something that suits your needs.

Be sure to check out Spyderco's H1 steel. It's a novel way to make tough stainless.

[Stasher1]

Never watched the show and definitely don't condone the owner's criminal activities, but their signature knives are actually pretty damn nice and a hell of a bargain at the ~$12 shipped that Amazon was charging...

http://www.amazon.com/Folding-Utilit.../dp/B00CC5AMJK

I bought three of them and some of the guys at work bought them as well. I don't know if they'll get any back in stock, but it's worth keeping an eye on. Iirc, they were built by Ontario Knife Co.

My daily carry knife is a Benchmade Stryker 910 that I've had for over 15 years now. Damn nice knife if you can find one.

[urbanlifter]

Oh, I forgot about these. Some day I will have a full set, they are seriously bad@ss! My neighbor had the Apokatana and the Deuce, we spiked watermelons in the backyard one day and went to town. Neighbors probably thought we were insane, but they cut through everything effortlessly. My first purchase would be the Vakra, I grew up watching the movie Cyborg (Van Damme) and have always wanted one of those knives. CW, sounds like you could use the Mauler.....

Vakra



http://www.zombietools.net/

[THErunCMD]

I love my Kershaw Leek. It has a quick assisted open, thumb studs on both sides, and is just the right size/weight for an EDC for me. Not too expensive and its a Kershaw. Regularly on sale I think.

[Domicron]

Oh, I forgot about these. Some day I will have a full set, they are seriously bad@ss! My neighbor had the Apokatana and the Deuce, we spiked watermelons in the backyard one day and went to town. Neighbors probably thought we were insane, but they cut through everything effortlessly. My first purchase would be the Vakra, I grew up watching the movie Cyborg (Van Damme) and have always wanted one of those knives. CW, sounds like you could use the Mauler.....

Vakra

[IMG]http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab276/w119mjb/vakra-photo.png[IMG]

http://www.zombietools.net/

naw dude, chainsaw knife