Soundwave
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I can't imagine killing a BK2 knife. I looked into Fallkniven a while ago and I was reading stuff about the laminated steel peeling or something?
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strangenh
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And the commercial Becker knives are Ka-Bar.
Their stuff is really very good for the money even if it seems like "a lot."
Also, I would never crap on Morakniv stuff either. I beat the crap out of them batoning - excellent steel at a remarkably low price.
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Tallahassee
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BK2 comes in at a pound, basically a pry bar with an edge. Doubtful it will break.
Tallahassee
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If I ever spent that much money on a knife, I would probably never use it. There are some beautiful knives out there, but I couldn't bring myself to carry a $200+ knife. It's why I don't buy pretty 1911s anymore, they just sit in the safe.
it is how i approach all my stuff including guns. if it is too expensive - it is pointless as you start caring too much about it. too cheap - useless, as it is crap.
so it is a constant pursuit for of something worthy in the middle.
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I think there are a lot of options above a Ka-Bar standard fighting knife for the price. For a cheap mil-contract knife for stabby-stabby in 1945, it's great. But for use as a battle implement, it's not great. Tip will bend easily. Repeated strikes WILL bust the blade. It's a cool design, though.
I wonder how the Beckers are. I remember when Becker shut down and KB bought all their rights. Sad day. I had a Becker back then. No idea if I still do. ROFL!!
I wonder how the Beckers are. I remember when Becker shut down and KB bought all their rights. Sad day. I had a Becker back then. No idea if I still do. ROFL!!
Tallahassee
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Have you heard about arken scopes, sounds like they fit your criteria.
Mesatchornug
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Maybe only buy factory seconds? If it's already scratched, you don't have to feel so bad using it like it's meant to be. (There's an apocryphal story about an Italian bike in there, but I'm not typing it on my phone)
dont` you joke about arkens, they are sacred.
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ps. will be getting a 4th one in a week, btw. so, yeah, they do fit well...
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Bang for the buck, right now I don't think you can beat an Arken. I've two myself and they compare favorably to scopes that cost me twice as much.dont` you joke about arkens, they are sacred.
ps. will be getting a 4th one in a week, btw. so, yeah, they do fit well...
The real thing is when you're paying for looks and not just for function. If you're buying it as a work of art (like a Greg Derr 1911) you'd be foolish to beat the hell out of it. However, if you're buying it purely for function, you'd be equally foolish not to use it. I beat the hell out of my Barrett M82A1 even though it cost me way more than any other gun I own. But then that's what I got it for.
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Do you have an Arken EP5? They currently have a great deal going on, all the scopes are discounted and you get $170 off an accessory pack (rings, bubble level, throw lever, tshirt and stickers) and they donate to NSF / Navy Seal Foundation. A 5-25x EP5 comes out to <$500!dont` you joke about arkens, they are sacred.
ps. will be getting a 4th one in a week, btw. so, yeah, they do fit well...
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76Too
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Wow! That’s an absurdly low price for a 5x25x56 w/34mm tube. I’ve seen people post about these before and said they’re quite good.Do you have an Arken EP5? They currently have a great deal going on, all the scopes are discounted and you get $170 off an accessory pack (rings, bubble level, throw lever, tshirt and stickers) and they donate to NSF / Navy Seal Foundation. A 5-25x EP5 comes out to <$500!
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yeah, got 2 ep5, sh4 that is ok but subpar compard to ep5, and ordered new elp4, will see how will that compare.Do you have an Arken EP5? They currently have a great deal going on, all the scopes are discounted and you get $170 off an accessory pack (rings, bubble level, throw lever, tshirt and stickers) and they donate to NSF / Navy Seal Foundation. A 5-25x EP5 comes out to <$500!
EP5 5-25X56mm FFP MIL VPR Reticle
ep5 is a great scope, very clear glass, but, very heavy. to be honest - not much heavier than a vortex razor, really, but, still, heavy.
for precision rifles they are great, minus the wow factor, of course. but, the glass is good - just need to make sure you did not get a lemon.
it was going for a while now.
Deals and steals
Sorry for the ignorance, if one were to get a tax stamp can you change uppers? Say one for .22 LR and another for 5.56/.223? Or does it "marry" that upper to the lower? You can change uppers, yes.
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i presumed by now when people see me and arken in the same sentence - it is an automatic ignore.
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Noreaster13
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Thyrm 25% off till Dec 3rd
Noreaster13
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They almost always have a 25% off deal running
Noreaster13
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15% is more common than 25%
Maybe thats what it was, I love those socks though, worth it.
Noreaster13
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I don't even want to think of how much $$ I have invested in socks, all I own is DT now a days.
I have 6 dozen just for boat socks, 2dz to cover each season with the exception of spring/fall being the same ones
That is a LOT of socks!
CatSnoutSoup
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If you are going to buy from them directly you will pay a premium, but I can confirm a working 20% off code.
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Noreaster13
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That's just work socks
Soundwave
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Do you not have access to a washing machine?
Noreaster13
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On the boats that's a big Negative, waste of fresh water. Im not one to rewear socks unless dire circumstances, doing up to 15 day trips which we run a watch & half each day so call it 23 pairs a trip as long you stay dry
Knowing this makes a difference. Now that we understand your situation is more unique, it makes way more sense.
