The OFG's Pocket Knife

JimVH · Post by **JimVH** » 30 Nov 2023, 10:28

I just got Ritashamed. Last night I made mention of the need for 'us' to reduce our non-essential spending. I may or may not have suggested she bears some of the responsibility. A few minutes ago she walked into my office to show me what she'd just found in a closet she's cleaning.

Pointing out the collectability, super high quality, and dignified artistry did not help.

Hugo Drax · Post by **Hugo Drax** » 30 Nov 2023, 12:47

JimVH wrote: 30 Nov 2023, 10:28 I just got Ritashamed. Last night I made mention of the need for 'us' to reduce our non-essential spending. I may or may not have suggested she bears some of the responsibility. A few minutes ago she walked into my office to show me what she'd just found in a closet she's cleaning.

Pointing out the collectability, super high quality, and dignified artistry did not help.

Women just don't get it. My wife asked me why I need so many pocket knives. Pfft.

FredS · Post by **FredS** » 30 Nov 2023, 13:15

JimVH wrote: 30 Nov 2023, 10:28 I just got Ritashamed. Last night I made mention of the need for 'us' to reduce our non-essential spending. I may or may not have suggested she bears some of the responsibility.

Right before you enablers enabled my spree, I told Mrs FredS the same thing. "If we ever want to retire, you need to stop buying trinkets online. It adds up you know."

(The pathetic thing about me though, is that my order for 13 knives didn't go through the first time during my late night binge. The vendor contacted me a couple days later - well after my spur-of-the-moment dopamine should have subsided - and I provided the correct CC info for the purchase. So yeah, I stink.)

Also, I scrolled past the pin up girl barlows at Chicago Knife Works the other day, but I gotta say that, for $3.50ea, they were tough to pass up.

Jocose · Post by **Jocose** » 01 Dec 2023, 11:48

Barlow of the day in my pocket today is one made by:

Providence Cutlery Co.

FredS · Post by **FredS** » 01 Dec 2023, 11:58

FredS wrote: 28 Nov 2023, 08:23 Holy Cutlery Batman! Our (sort of) local auction house has an auction going with hundreds of knives. Folders, fixed, swords, you name it.

Physician's Bankruptcy Estate Auction

(note that this is an online auction with local pick-up - - - don't expect them to ship anything, but I know a guy who can help out if needed)

Dang man - they've added more. The docs collection was huge. Lord help me, I'm bidding on a few that are, for now, within my budget.

Bloodhound · Post by **Bloodhound** » 01 Dec 2023, 14:32

Jocose wrote: 29 Nov 2023, 21:56

Here’s my new to me Western Barlow. I couldn’t be happier with it, it’s a solid knife.

I can’t thank Bloodhound enough for being such a bad influ.. Er, I mean inspiration.

WOW! That is a beauty and a classic! Congratulations

James-Owen · Post by **James-Owen** » 09 Dec 2023, 19:17

I decided to go the other direction from gentlemanly with a microtech ultra tech Tanto blade. It was my 30th birthday present from my wife.

Del · Post by **Del** » 10 Dec 2023, 07:06

James-Owen wrote: 09 Dec 2023, 19:17 I decided to go the other direction from gentlemanly with a microtech ultra tech Tanto blade. It was my 30th birthday present from my wife.

OMG! JO is back! Welcome home!!!!

coco · Post by **coco** » 10 Dec 2023, 10:12

Del wrote: 10 Dec 2023, 07:06
James-Owen wrote: 09 Dec 2023, 19:17 I decided to go the other direction from gentlemanly with a microtech ultra tech Tanto blade. It was my 30th birthday present from my wife.
OMG! JO is back! Welcome home!!!!

James-Owen · Post by **James-Owen** » 10 Dec 2023, 10:30

coco wrote: 10 Dec 2023, 10:12
Del wrote: 10 Dec 2023, 07:06
James-Owen wrote: 09 Dec 2023, 19:17 I decided to go the other direction from gentlemanly with a microtech ultra tech Tanto blade. It was my 30th birthday present from my wife.
OMG! JO is back! Welcome home!!!!

I don't think there was this much excitement when I got back from the desert.