Man Talk thread for the men - Page 4

xoxoxoBruce · 12-17-2003, 06:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Whit
[B Problem is that now I'm in an apartment on the second floor. Bet the sound would carry through the floor. It would suck to have it and not be able to use it... Those things just sit there begging to be hit. Be a shame not to... [/b]

I think one of those vibration pads from an industrial supply should take care of that.

BrianR · 12-17-2003, 06:36 AM

I carry a Smith and Wesson SW-2000 knife all the time...haven't broken the point on it yet. Pic below.

I used to carry a Cold Steel knife, but Dagney packed it away when she moved and we haven't come across it yet. Carried that one for five years with no damage to the blade, but managed to break off the Kevlar (I think that's what it is) belt clip. I ought to send it back to Cold Steel, but I'm too cheap and lazy.

My current knife:

Undertoad · 12-17-2003, 07:51 AM

I want a Leatherman to carry around but I'm embarrassed by the name.

FileNotFound · 12-17-2003, 08:20 AM

Shaving:
Hate it. Used to use Mach3 and tear myself to shreads with it.
Was suggested to try Braun SynchroShave 7600 series. Did. Never going back to razors.

Tractor:
No.

Car:
Working. Chrysler Concorde LXi 2001. Red...makes it go fasta.

Knife:
Benchmade Balisong

DigiCam:
Olympus C-750

Dye:
Hell no.

SteveDallas · 12-17-2003, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Undertoad
I want a Leatherman to carry around but I'm embarrassed by the name.

Aw come on, we wouldn't thank any less of you, Toni. Err I mean Tony.

I have a Leatherman super-tool (more double entendres??? Are these intentional??) But I rarely carry it; it usually lives on top of the fridge.

dar512 · 12-17-2003, 09:02 AM

Knives: I carry this bad boy I bought it after the city of chicago confiscated my previous locking knife.

lumberjim · 12-17-2003, 09:23 AM

i carry the leatherman squirt:

it is commonly referred to as "the tool".......

pretty funny when my mother-in-law or sister in law asks to borrow my tool to open something.....

"hey, jim, can i see your tool?"

this is my second one, and i feel all fucked up without it in my pocket.......super useful.

wolf · 12-17-2003, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Undertoad
I want a Leatherman to carry around but I'm embarrassed by the name.

Buy a Gerber Multifunction Tool.

Name's not as catchy, but the quality is higher. They also have a locking system that keeps the tools from folding back onto your hand when you try to use them (a big failing of most of the multitools, from the venerable Swiss Army Knife onward).

I'm a big fan of Gerber products — the legendary blades, not the baby food, although I confess a fondness for their prunes with tapioca.

Happy Monkey · 12-17-2003, 09:53 AM

I carry this one. I had a Leatherman, but it had one major design flaw - in plier mode, the hollow side of the handles pointed outwards, so when I tried to use it, the edges dug into my hand. The Bucktool fixed that problem, but one can only do a twisting action counterclockwise. Perhaps this one fixes both problems, but I haven't tried it yet.

(on preview - see wolf's post. The Bucktool does have the locking mechanism as well, though)

dar512 · 12-17-2003, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by lumberjim

"hey, jim, can i see your tool?"

Speaking of tools, your comment reminded me of a friend from Seattle who works with a "Richard Johnson". What were his parents thinking?

Kitsune · 12-17-2003, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BrianR
I carry a Smith and Wesson SW-2000 knife all the time...

I carry a H&K .45 USP Compact unless I'm headed to school or work. You know, I have to commute through a bad neighborhood.

...oh, a knife! Hmm. I have a SOG Blink which I'm pretty fond of. The belt clip keeps coming lose, but the knife is easily opened with a little nudge.

Used to have a Leatherman and did really well with it until I attempted to open the file outside in the dark while attempting to jimmy open a gate I had locked myself out of. On opening the file and locking it down with my fingers, I felt an odd pinch, followed by the sound of blood dripping on the ground.

Note to folding tool designers: do not put the knife on the opposite side of the file in an analogous position.

dar512 · 12-17-2003, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Kitsune

Used to have a Leatherman and did really well with it until I attempted to open the file outside in the dark while attempting to jimmy open a gate I had locked myself out of. On opening the file and locking it down with my fingers, I felt an odd pinch, followed by the sound of blood dripping on the ground.

That's what you get for pulling those petty burglary jobs.

Kitsune · 12-17-2003, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dar512

That's what you get for pulling those petty burglary jobs.

"It's not your knife until you've cut yourself with it by accident at least once."

hot_pastrami · 12-17-2003, 11:20 AM

Too many times, the standard Leatherman's lack of locking tools has made for a dicey moment, so I don't even bother carrying it anymore. I'd like to find a well-made multitool with locking tools and, if possible, insulated handles. If I had a dime for every time I've been shocked using my Leatherman on a live circuit, the replacement would be paid for.

That Wavemaster looks interesting... I have a hanging heavy bag (cough), but in the new house there's nowhere handy to set it up, and I've missed having it. Something like this could be scooted away into a closet or corner when not in use.

Speakly of manly, I am going to become slightly less manly over the weekend, when the fellow who bought my Supercharged Camaro SS comes to pick it up. I am NOT looking forward to watching someone else drive away in my car, I'll probably be gripped with a case of aggravated Tourette's for a day or two. Fuck. Maybe I'll have to smoke a cigar or two out on the deck to Freud some manliness back.

So, you guys think a Glock 26 is too sissy? I wanted a carryable 9mm, but the Glock 26 is awfully wee. Definitely very carryable, though.

wolf · 12-17-2003, 11:37 AM

No Glock is sissy. If you have your heart set on a nine, but don't want the full size frame, I'd strongly suggest checking out the Glock 19, which is the compact frame. (You're looking at the sub-compact).

I carry a Glock 23, which is the compact frame .40 ... better one-shot stop percentages (upwards of 95-96, IIRC) than the 9mm with CorBon 165 grain hollow points.

The compact frame glocks are easily concealable. It's all in the holster. My preference is for a DeSantis fitted female paddle style holster, while slang prefers a Kramer Handgun Leather belt slide style for his Glock 30 (Which is the same frame size you're looking at in an undeniably manly caliber).

12-17-2003, 06:36 AM	#47
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	I carry a Smith and Wesson SW-2000 knife all the time...haven't broken the point on it yet. Pic below. I used to carry a Cold Steel knife, but Dagney packed it away when she moved and we haven't come across it yet. Carried that one for five years with no damage to the blade, but managed to break off the Kevlar (I think that's what it is) belt clip. I ought to send it back to Cold Steel, but I'm too cheap and lazy. My current knife: Attached Images __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

12-17-2003, 08:20 AM	#49
FileNotFound Intouch with his inner sheep rider. Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 603	Shaving: Hate it. Used to use Mach3 and tear myself to shreads with it. Was suggested to try Braun SynchroShave 7600 series. Did. Never going back to razors. Tractor: No. Car: Working. Chrysler Concorde LXi 2001. Red...makes it go fasta. Knife: Benchmade Balisong DigiCam: Olympus C-750 Dye: Hell no. __________________ This is a rat. \|This is a hamster.\| This is a chipmunk.\| This is a Sheep Rider.

12-17-2003, 09:23 AM	#52
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i carry the leatherman squirt: it is commonly referred to as "the tool"....... pretty funny when my mother-in-law or sister in law asks to borrow my tool to open something..... "hey, jim, can i see your tool?" this is my second one, and i feel all fucked up without it in my pocket.......super useful. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

12-17-2003, 09:53 AM	#54
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	I carry this one. I had a Leatherman, but it had one major design flaw - in plier mode, the hollow side of the handles pointed outwards, so when I tried to use it, the edges dug into my hand. The Bucktool fixed that problem, but one can only do a twisting action counterclockwise. Perhaps this one fixes both problems, but I haven't tried it yet. (on preview - see wolf's post. The Bucktool does have the locking mechanism as well, though) __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

12-17-2003, 11:20 AM	#59
hot_pastrami I am meaty Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 1,119	Too many times, the standard Leatherman's lack of locking tools has made for a dicey moment, so I don't even bother carrying it anymore. I'd like to find a well-made multitool with locking tools and, if possible, insulated handles. If I had a dime for every time I've been shocked using my Leatherman on a live circuit, the replacement would be paid for. That Wavemaster looks interesting... I have a hanging heavy bag (cough), but in the new house there's nowhere handy to set it up, and I've missed having it. Something like this could be scooted away into a closet or corner when not in use. Speakly of manly, I am going to become slightly less manly over the weekend, when the fellow who bought my Supercharged Camaro SS comes to pick it up. I am NOT looking forward to watching someone else drive away in my car, I'll probably be gripped with a case of aggravated Tourette's for a day or two. Fuck. Maybe I'll have to smoke a cigar or two out on the deck to Freud some manliness back. So, you guys think a Glock 26 is too sissy? I wanted a carryable 9mm, but the Glock 26 is awfully wee. Definitely very carryable, though. __________________ Hot Pastrami!

12-17-2003, 07:51 AM	#48
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	I want a Leatherman to carry around but I'm embarrassed by the name.

12-17-2003, 09:02 AM	#51
dar512 dar512 is now Pete Zicato Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chicago suburb Posts: 4,968	Knives: I carry this bad boy I bought it after the city of chicago confiscated my previous locking knife.

12-17-2003, 11:37 AM	#60
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	No Glock is sissy. If you have your heart set on a nine, but don't want the full size frame, I'd strongly suggest checking out the Glock 19, which is the compact frame. (You're looking at the sub-compact). I carry a Glock 23, which is the compact frame .40 ... better one-shot stop percentages (upwards of 95-96, IIRC) than the 9mm with CorBon 165 grain hollow points. The compact frame glocks are easily concealable. It's all in the holster. My preference is for a DeSantis fitted female paddle style holster, while slang prefers a Kramer Handgun Leather belt slide style for his Glock 30 (Which is the same frame size you're looking at in an undeniably manly caliber). __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

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