data_stalker
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« on: May 30, 2008, 01:56:31 AM » |
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Didn't want to put this Patrolling because this knife is 100% NON FUNCTIONAL. Well, the blades are probably sharpened, but with a $50,000US-$70,000 price tag, I'd never let it leave the cardboard box that it comes in when UPS Brings it to my door.  Based on the 74mm Executive-type Victorinox army knife, the shells are made of pure platinum 950 (or 24K gold), inset lengthwise with 430 flawless diamonds according to IF-VVS standards, Wesselton top, with a total weight of about 4 carats. With the exception of the tweezers, all tools are ornately adorned with diamond engraving. Serial number engraved on the blade. Inclusive solid platinum or gold chain and exclusive Bonfort case. PRODUCT DETAILS * Large Blade * Small Blade * Nail File and Nail Cleaner * Scissors * Orange-Peeler with Screwdriver * Ring * Tweezers |
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Promethorn
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2008, 11:38:38 PM » |
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Ok that is one of the stupidist things I've ever seen. Now there's some leeway for form over function but this just takes it too far. Who would spend that much money on a swiss army knife?
Well the people who buy this are definitely not the kind of people who'll buy a useful knife so if they want to spend the cash it'll be like all the other flashy stuff super rich people buy.
It still looks neat though.
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« Reply #2 on: June 12, 2008, 03:31:51 PM » |
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Aw thats nothing. You should check out the sudoku toilet paper. Thats waaaay cooler. You can even play in teams when doing those tasks that one must do.  Not. |
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« Reply #3 on: June 12, 2008, 05:25:38 PM » |
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Weird, useless overprices stuff. The TP would be cool to a degree but in the end you wipe your ass with it. Only a sudoku addict would have use for that TP.
As for the knife, there is probably $50-$100 worth of materials and labor in that knife. The rest is name.
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For anyone wondering, I'm bowing out. It was great being here but I have to move on. I wish I could stay and keep contributing here but it just can't continue.
It was fun and I thank everyone for everything they have done.
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« Reply #4 on: June 23, 2008, 10:49:14 AM » |
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My point is that its a crap knife. Features vs price it loses hands, knees and elbows down. Now this is a knife ....  Yes, its a ka-bar. |
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Desette
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« Reply #5 on: September 22, 2008, 06:35:58 PM » |
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My point is that its a crap knife. Features vs price it loses hands, knees and elbows down.
Now this is a knife .... That is one of my favorite knives, B.O.R.G you the wog. |
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Loopy
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« Reply #6 on: September 22, 2008, 10:55:04 PM » |
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My point is that its a crap knife. Features vs price it loses hands, knees and elbows down. Now this is a knife .... Yes, its a ka-bar. The price tag on that thing is pretty high. |
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« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2008, 12:19:55 AM » |
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My point is that its a crap knife. Features vs price it loses hands, knees and elbows down. Now this is a knife .... Yes, its a ka-bar. The price tag on that thing is pretty high. They're around $45, not too bad. |
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H4LL0W33N
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« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2008, 12:43:55 AM » |
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My point is that its a crap knife. Features vs price it loses hands, knees and elbows down. Now this is a knife .... Yes, its a ka-bar. I got one of these from a fellow Wog for last christmas.  |
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Desette
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« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2008, 03:13:08 AM » |
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Now thats what you can call a real WOG knife.
What does it do: Cuts shit, chops shit and can even be used as a weapon.
How well does it do it: Effectiently and Effectivley
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Loopy
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« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2008, 12:40:25 PM » |
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I found it for $70 and that was from the Kabar website. Obay has it for $60... but I really do like it. I guess compared to the $700 cold steel model it is a bargain. http://www.coldsteel.com/35atcj.html |
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Nicotine
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« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2008, 03:57:15 PM » |
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 Features a 13¾” military design knife with ridged gator back, a 13¾” bowie survival knife and the popular 13¾” Gurkha Kukri knife. All have non-glare matte black finish and contoured rubber grip handles with lanyard hole. Each knife has its own rugged black nylon belt sheath. Packed in a special design molded storage/carry case. $29.95 USDhttp://www.majorsurplus.com/MAXAM-7-Piece-Fixed-Blade-Survival-Knife-Set-P13321C2003.aspx3 piece set, at a fraction of the cost of a Ka-Bar. For those of you nay-sayers, MAXAM is an awesome company, and is responsible for my current two favorite knives I own. Including:  and  |
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avagdu
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« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2008, 04:20:48 PM » |
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Nice find.
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« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2008, 04:47:15 PM » |
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EH, I don't personally care for Kabar (unless it is a vintage marine knife, those are cool) and I have never heard of Maxam. But I have to admit, I am a knife snob. I worked at a knife shop for about 4 years when I was in HS & College, learned how to make knives, leather working etc etc. As far as a big blade chopper goes, I keep a Cold Steal Magnum Kukri in my truck: http://www.coldsteel.com/97kms.html$30 isn't too bad and I'd be willing to bed money that the steel is not only higher quality than the 3 Maxam's but also is heat treated better. But, like I said, I am a knife snob. |
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Nicotine
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« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2008, 09:46:28 PM » |
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Speaking of, I noticed you don't have any knives up at PrepHQ. You planning on selling home-made knives? It would be cool if you sold blanks or something, like Atlanta Cutlery does for Wogs to make their own knives, or at least customize their own kit-knives. Just a thought... I personally would speak well of MAXAM knives. I have two, like I said, which I have had for years. The big hunter seen above was a gift that I thought was kinda cheesy. (It does look kinda cheap I'll admit.) I started using this knife whenever I didn't want to damage my good knife or if I was going where I thought I might loose it. Before I knew it, I was using this knife exclusively. Five years of abusing it like the cheap, ugly knife it is, and it is still in pretty good shape. None of that slightly bent point nonsense you expect from cheaper knives. That being said, the multi-tool isn't the best. While it is very useful, the blades seem weak and don't keep an edge worth a damn. The thing cost me all of $5 at a traveling knife booth though, so I guess it doesn't matter really. Still gets plenty of action as my daily carry knife. |
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