Stuff you just bought thread V2

[ambershee]

A knife like that is fine to carry around. You just have to justify why you have it.

 

[Deathmaker]

At 3 inches it's right on the line of legal but the liner lock makes it illegal as an EDC according to this page.

I know that the powers that be don't class "I use it for general stuff" as a legit reason to carry it. I've heard from a few people assorted stories of police that are either ignorant of the laws themselves or just being funny buggers with people they've stopped with legal carries, so it's just not worth the hassle imho, not that I've ever been stopped & searched, but you know Sod's Law if I did ever take it out with me.

For out and about, I'll just have to make do with my Spyderco Bug on my keyring! lol

 

[Kyllian]

I got this last XMas http://www.boker.de/us/pocket-knife/boker-plus/outdoor-knife/01BO010.html
It's quite nice, tho I'd opted to remove the belt clip

 

[[GU]elmur_fud]

How is it after more then a decade of hanging around this place I was completely unaware you people like knives? Or at least some of you do to some extent.

I personally am not a huge fan of modern knives. I collect antiques though my knowledge on the subject is rather poor as it can be an expensive hobby.

I do know that the less pieces that a knife is made from the longer it will last functionally. Small screws especially have a tendency to work their way loose. Also as for Gerber they make make excellent knives for the price. I have a Gerber Gator that I have literally jammed in cracks to use as a foot peg while rock climbing and it is still as good as the day I got it 20ish years ago. Never bought even 1 of their tactical knives, though if I did the first thing I'd do is pull those dinky screws in the back and put locktite in there to help hold them in.

I have Böker folding knife from the late 1800's but never even considered there modern stuff as it is very costly generally.

Do you have an actual use for the knife thewalkingman or is just something you wanted? In other words is it a toy or a tool?

 

[KaL976]

A knife like that is fine to carry around. You just have to justify why you have it.

Apparently all lock knives are now banned.
This was news to me too.
Stupid country.

 

[ambershee]

I won't be getting rid of mine. The lock is there for my safety - I'm not discarding it for a less safe knife for no apparent reason :/

 

[Crotale]

I purchased a Tissot PR 100 today because I am vain.

 

[[GU]elmur_fud]

I purchased a Tissot PR 100 today because I am vain.

Why would that make you vain? It is at the opposite end of the spectrum from ostentatious?

This is a 'look at me watch'....
[SCREENSHOT]http://forums.beyondunreal.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=103076&stc=1&d=1379418443[/SCREENSHOT]
It's also badass as it is also a clock work orrery complete with platinum ball moon rotating the earth. Probably $100k+ to boot

That Tissot is functional and stylish for any occasion IMO.

 

[Gir]

I like how the actual time keeping part of that watch is just sort of thrown in on the side there, like an afterthought.

 

[[GU]elmur_fud]

I like how the actual time keeping part of that watch is just sort of thrown in on the side there, like an afterthought.

It helps to make the planets orbits appear elliptical around the Sun and/or the placement was just required based off were the orrery gears needed to go...or some1 was being artsy. Don't know which, but i'd bet the first.

 

[Crotale]

Why would that make you vain? It is at the opposite end of the spectrum from ostentatious?

That Tissot is functional and stylish for any occasion IMO.

I was half kidding. That Tissot is on the lower end of their lineup but still a elegant beauty to behold.

This is a 'look at me watch'....

It's also badass as it is also a clock work orrery complete with platinum ball moon rotating the earth. Probably $100k+ to boot

Looks more like a wearable calendar, but yeah, you know you're cool when the face has no numbers or other time marks.

 

[[GU]elmur_fud]

I was half kidding. That Tissot is on the lower end of their lineup but still a elegant beauty to behold.

After I posted, I reread your comment and wondered if it may have been tinged with sarcasm. But it seemed on odd spot for such so I decided 'fuck it, I already posted'.

Looks more like a wearable calendar, but yeah, you know you're cool when the face has no numbers or other time marks.

Hey what do you want!? You already got the months in latin, roughly what day of the month it is, and the astrological sign you currently are under...

 

[Crotale]

After I posted, I reread your comment and wondered if it may have been tinged with sarcasm. But it seemed on odd spot for such so I decided 'fuck it, I already posted'.

I saw what you did there, . But yes, it's hard to read sarcasm on the web sometimes.

I simply wish to buy the best quality for my money. I did not spend thousands, but then there are some folks who see no value in spending more than $50 for a wristbound timekeeping device.

Hey what do you want!? You already got the months in latin, roughly what day of the month it is, and the astrological sign you currently are under...

You are correct. I was forgetting the "Hey, look at me!" wow factor of the piece. Not sure if adding the text, "Hey, look at me!" on the face would garner additional attention.

 

[[GU]elmur_fud]

If given it I'd be be beyond thrilled tbh, and not just because it's probably stupidly expensive... it also an amazing piece of science and tech.

...I also am willing to pay for quality btw. I have a 14 year old Citizen Ecodrive that was a $700 watch that I paid $350 for on clearance. I see no point in parting with it just cause it's old out of style. If it was all about style I'd probably buy an Invicta, sure they are huge and often garish but I am near sighted and I kinda like there mechanical look just wish it was less show and plastic and it might be worth what they want for them. Well that + a decent movement.

 

[Jacks:Revenge]

I like having a nice timepiece for style more than anything.

but I've never spent more than 75 to 100 dollars on a watch.

 

[Crotale]

I like having a nice timepiece for style more than anything.

but I've never spent more than 75 to 100 dollars on a watch.

I generally do the same, but over the last decade or so, these modestly priced watches keep dying on me. My older watch looked great when it was new, and has been fairly reliable, but the mineral crystal gets scratched when I brush up against a feather. The Tissot has a sapphire crystal, so scratches hopefully won't be an issue of concern. I suppose I am looking at this as a small personal investment.

 

[[GU]elmur_fud]

I generally do the same, but over the last decade or so, these modestly priced watches keep dying on me. My older watch looked great when it was new, and has been fairly reliable, but the mineral crystal gets scratched when I brush up against a feather. The Tissot has a sapphire crystal, so scratches hopefully won't be an issue of concern. I suppose I am looking at this as a small personal investment.

Sapphire being a type of corundum has a hardness of 9 on Moh's scale... Mineral crystal which is really just a hardened glass is about a 5-6. Diamond is 10, fingernail is 3, for comparison.

After 13ish years I think that this watch is pretty stylish...

since I only spent $350 originally that's about $27/year...

 

[Crotale]

Sapphire being a type of corundum has a hardness of 9 on Moh's scale... Mineral crystal which is really just a hardened glass is about a 5-6. Diamond is 10, fingernail is 3, for comparison.

Yeah, I never really cared much until I bought my older watch. You'd think a divers watch that is 20bar certified with screwdown crown and backplate would have a better crystal. Oh well, it was a Wenger Swiss Military Alpine, so it isn't like it was really any better than you average Timex.

After 13ish years I think that this watch is pretty stylish...
since I only spent $350 originally that's about $27/year...

Does it have a secondary battery?

 

[[GU]elmur_fud]

...Does it have a secondary battery?

It has a capacitor/battery combo thing that costs about $25 to replace if you ever need too, but I never have. Recharges itself via it's face which is a solar panel. About 1 hour in light = 24 hrs of power.

 

[Al]

You've now entered watch talk.