[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
One boat guy I know likes round tip knives because if the boat moves around while he's cutting something and he slips it won't stab him. Come to think of it, why do knives have pointy tips? On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 9:22:05 PM UTC-4, Deacon Patrick wrote: What's with the rounded tip knife? I don't get why the round tip makes it kiddie safe. Seems more dangerous to me (as the Riv site alludes to -- it looks like a spoon). In my experience, kids learn just fine to respect something that's sharp when they are shown it with respect and see me handling it with respect. On the other hand, I saw that and thought Pipe reaming tool! Cool! Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
I remain a fan of Seki City knives, and also a fan usefullness, or biggest bang for what it costs you - that can be money or storage space. When Spyderco was selling out their Native Lightweight Generation 1 run for $20/, I bought knives for me and everybody I know. And I liked this knife enough that I bought one later generation made with better steel. Without wanting to light up the smoke police, before they disappeared, I bought several Al-Mar Havana Clippers, a wonderful little tanto + cigar cuter that disappears in your pocket. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/decoy/knife/knife6.jpg On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:20:45 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: No idea why Case hasn't been mentioned. They remain MUSA. http://www.wrcase.com/support/ With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
I also have a Benchmade Mel Pardue axis lock, clipped to one of my fishing bags, that is the easiest one-hand open knife I've ever owned. I've had a Griptillian 556http://www.gpknives.com/benchmade-556s-mini-griptilian.htmlfor ages. Stays sharp, and with a drop of chain lube every year or three, the thing almost opens itself. I never really notice the miltary grade weapon look since the handle is always either clipped inside my pocket, or in my hand. Jeff Hagedorn Warragul, VIC Australia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Don't they still have the standard buck knife that's looked the same for 50 years. Even has a rivendelish leather case that wears in nicely and you cut your thumb till it dulls while flipping it open. I snagged a free plastic knife tonight with my to go order ::. Can't cut butter or me. ::: safe at last Kelly -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
What's with the rounded tip knife? I don't get why the round tip makes it kiddie safe. Seems more dangerous to me (as the Riv site alludes to -- it looks like a spoon). In my experience, kids learn just fine to respect something that's sharp when they are shown it with respect and see me handling it with respect. On the other hand, I saw that and thought Pipe reaming tool! Cool! Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Wl, I remember (said the old man, settling himself more comfortably on the saddle) getting my first pocket knife at about age 8, or perhaps seven -- my father gave it to me, and it was one of the traditional bone- or ersatz-bone-handled ones with a large blade and a small one. I 'mediately managed to cut myself, but hell, that was life as a little boy -- just one more source of blood like all the others. (I gave up running to my mother in tears about age seven.) It looked somewhat like this: http://www.opticsplanet.com/case-pocket-worn-peanut-folding-knife.html I don't hear Case mentioned in this thread: are they declasse and passe? I may be in the market after all for an Opniel -- my two attempts to order Sydeco miniatures thru Amazon fizzed -- very odd. Or maybe I'll just use a jagged rock. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 7:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: What's with the rounded tip knife? I don't get why the round tip makes it kiddie safe. Seems more dangerous to me (as the Riv site alludes to -- it looks like a spoon). In my experience, kids learn just fine to respect something that's sharp when they are shown it with respect and see me handling it with respect. On the other hand, I saw that and thought Pipe reaming tool! Cool! Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
No idea why Case hasn't been mentioned. They remain MUSA. http://www.wrcase.com/support/ With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 21, 2013 8:01:37 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Wl, I remember (said the old man, settling himself more comfortably on the saddle) getting my first pocket knife at about age 8, or perhaps seven -- my father gave it to me, and it was one of the traditional bone- or ersatz-bone-handled ones with a large blade and a small one. I 'mediately managed to cut myself, but hell, that was life as a little boy -- just one more source of blood like all the others. (I gave up running to my mother in tears about age seven.) It looked somewhat like this: http://www.opticsplanet.com/case-pocket-worn-peanut-folding-knife.html I don't hear Case mentioned in this thread: are they declasse and passe? I may be in the market after all for an Opniel -- my two attempts to order Sydeco miniatures thru Amazon fizzed -- very odd. Or maybe I'll just use a jagged rock. On Wed, Aug 21, 2013 at 7:22 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: What's with the rounded tip knife? I don't get why the round tip makes it kiddie safe. Seems more dangerous to me (as the Riv site alludes to -- it looks like a spoon). In my experience, kids learn just fine to respect something that's sharp when they are shown it with respect and see me handling it with respect. On the other hand, I saw that and thought Pipe reaming tool! Cool! Sardonic grin. With abandon, Patrick -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
For folks having trouble keeping knives sharp, here is a fast and cheap and effective solution: http://www.harborfreight.com/4-sided-diamond-hone-block-92867.html That block keeps my stainless Freidrich Dick knives, my Sabatier carbons, my Shuns, my Laguiole stainless, and my Opinel carbon, all razor sharp. Once one becomes familiar with how that tool cuts an edge, it becomes easy to choose the appropriate grit for the job at hand. An occasional re-shaping of the edge with the coarser grits, and gentle touch-ups with the 600, produce the desired results. I've given away a half-dozen of those hone blocks to good friends, I like them so well. I grind my European edges a bit more acute than factory, maybe 20-22 degrees, and the 200-grit face will rough in that angle quickly and easily. Not as acute as my Santoku blades, but more acute than is typical for European knives. Good results. ~pb -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Very weird. I placed an order for 4 little Spyderco knives from someone named in the PP transaction Rory Fletcher. All well, $40 for 4 knives. Today, refund of the $40, order canceled, no explanation. Previous order also canceled. On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 4:29 AM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, as much as I love my Seki City knives, there is also a place for quality-design, China-production knives. Mine in the kitchen is made by Cold Steel, and in the shop, it's a Spyderco Byrd. Search these on ebay. Twenty-dollar, throwaway knives, that I can't seem to wear out, so they keep doing all the things quality knives aren't supposed to have to do, and they don't get thrown away. On Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:59:31 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I need a kitchen utility knife -- not for food, for heavy and dull-making stuff like cutting open boxes, peeling the foil off liquor bottles, and such; the old Victorinox has too small a blade, so I'll be interested to see what the new stock looks like. A couple of years ago, as I was stopped on a sidewalk to adjust a cleat, a jogger pointed out a pocket knife sitting a few yards off and asked if I had dropped it. I hadn't, but I went and picked it up and kept it -- it's my dirty work garage knife, for cutting electrical wire and such. It's a Kershaw with a model name that looks to these tired old eyes like Ken squiggle Onion. It seems to be a flip knife: dial back the hinge tension and you can open it with a flip of the wrist -- very handy when you have to cut electrical cable. I suppose this is illegal. But the Kershaw, too, has too short a blade to be ideal. I suppose I could just find another, spare smallish kitchen knife ... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Carbon blades are the only reason to get Opinel knives that I can see, other than good value for a stainless blade. Carbon holds a sharper edge than stainless, but requires actual care (oiling as needed) to prevent rust. Only reason? I bought my Opinel (discovered them a few years ago) because they are SHARP, and easy to keep that way, cheap, good blade lock, lightweight, don't look like a military grade weapon (what's with knives these days?), and classic. I don't find the maintenance to be all that bad... I was worried I'd be carrying around a stick of rust, but even after tipping my kayak and falling into brackish water it didn't rust. All I did was wipe it down with vinegar to force a a surface patina on the first day and since then I use it, wipe it, wash it, just like any other knife I've ever owned and just stick it back in my pocket. Other than moisture causing the handle to swell and making it harder to open sometimes I've had no issues at all -- definitely not rust. I love to look at the blade and wonder at the interesting color patterns (grey and blue) and how they vary after every use. Pic: http://www.imgur.com/1TQKVNa The tip is a bit tweaked from dropping it once, but otherwise it's still in great condition after years of daily use. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Hey Rex. Near as I can tell, you disagreed with me then essentially repeated what I'd said. So I disagree that we disagree and agree that we agree. Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Monday, August 19, 2013 2:03:58 PM UTC-6, Rex Kerr wrote: On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: Carbon blades are the only reason to get Opinel knives that I can see, other than good value for a stainless blade. Carbon holds a sharper edge than stainless, but requires actual care (oiling as needed) to prevent rust. Only reason? I bought my Opinel (discovered them a few years ago) because they are SHARP, and easy to keep that way, cheap, good blade lock, lightweight, don't look like a military grade weapon (what's with knives these days?), and classic. I don't find the maintenance to be all that bad... I was worried I'd be carrying around a stick of rust, but even after tipping my kayak and falling into brackish water it didn't rust. All I did was wipe it down with vinegar to force a a surface patina on the first day and since then I use it, wipe it, wash it, just like any other knife I've ever owned and just stick it back in my pocket. Other than moisture causing the handle to swell and making it harder to open sometimes I've had no issues at all -- definitely not rust. I love to look at the blade and wonder at the interesting color patterns (grey and blue) and how they vary after every use. Pic: http://www.imgur.com/1TQKVNa The tip is a bit tweaked from dropping it once, but otherwise it's still in great condition after years of daily use. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
On Monday, August 19, 2013 4:03:58 PM UTC-4, Rex Kerr wrote: On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamon...@mac.comjavascript: wrote: Carbon blades are the only reason to get Opinel knives that I can see, other than good value for a stainless blade. Carbon holds a sharper edge than stainless, but requires actual care (oiling as needed) to prevent rust. Only reason? I bought my Opinel (discovered them a few years ago) because they are SHARP, and easy to keep that way, cheap, good blade lock, lightweight, don't look like a military grade weapon (what's with knives these days?), and classic. Tell it brother. I too despise that cheesy faux military/weapon look most pocket knives seem to have taken on in the past decade or so. I blame it on movies and TV. I keep an Opinel folding saw in my camping panniers and it's the bees knees. That or a pocket chainsaw and a fixed blade can do serious work and keep you warm (only use them on dead wood of course). I'd be buying a hatchet from Riv right now but already have one which is more than enough (they're not like bikes :) When it comes to little folding knives I do like my little spyderco knife. It's only about as big as my thumb, fits in my jeans coin pocket and opens with one hand.It seems at least half the knives spyderco makes are of the dumb weapon variety, but the little one I have is fairly innocuous and frequently useful. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
they are also much easier to sharpen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
The opinels are great for sure. Tons of bang for the buck. I have a couple other inexpensive knives that have proven surprisingly hearty and get tons use. I've had several examples of both and all have been found at thrift stores and garage sales but are readily available for 20-30 bucks. Douk Douk are similar to opinel being French and thin carbon blade, but have metal scales. They have a super thin profile so are easy to carry in a pocket. No lock though and have recently caught the eye of lifestyle purveyors which is up to the viewer to be deemed good or bad. British military knives by Sheffield are also fantastic. They are a bit more rugged and have stainless blades. A couple versions are made in 2 and 3 tool configurations. I prefer the 2 blade without the marlin spike. I grab either of these when I see them and keep them handy in tool boxes, back packs, saddle bags, kitchen drawers etc. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
I need a kitchen utility knife -- not for food, for heavy and dull-making stuff like cutting open boxes, peeling the foil off liquor bottles, and such; the old Victorinox has too small a blade, so I'll be interested to see what the new stock looks like. A couple of years ago, as I was stopped on a sidewalk to adjust a cleat, a jogger pointed out a pocket knife sitting a few yards off and asked if I had dropped it. I hadn't, but I went and picked it up and kept it -- it's my dirty work garage knife, for cutting electrical wire and such. It's a Kershaw with a model name that looks to these tired old eyes like Ken squiggle Onion. It seems to be a flip knife: dial back the hinge tension and you can open it with a flip of the wrist -- very handy when you have to cut electrical cable. I suppose this is illegal. But the Kershaw, too, has too short a blade to be ideal. I suppose I could just find another, spare smallish kitchen knife ... On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 10:52 PM, grant grant...@gmail.com wrote: I have a growing-old BLUG post in the saved folder that announces we're not going to keep selling Opinels. Some guys here checked to see if VO had 'em and they came up blank, but --missed it, or something. Opinels are for kitchen and picnic use, cutting soft foods and things...and that is a good thing, a common need. I think you might wreck one by hard carving wood with it. A Victorinox is way sturdier, with a metal body (even if red plastic covers), and so on. I wouldn't say one is better than the other---for cutting chunks off cheese or salami, they're both great, but I'd get the Opinel. For keeping for years and general stuff, a Victorinox.We'll sell thru the Opinel knives, and that'll be it. The roundies are neat, I'd say. We have a few left, but they're going. We'll get some other knife. Mora, or Victorinox inexpensive fixed blade maybe, or maybe the old Victorinox we had---but it's like $45 now, which takes it out of the 'yeah, I could always use another knife...I don't have one in THIS bag' category. We have more 'chets coming in, too (arms-race wise?). With our new tiny retail downtown store being called Bike Book Hatchetsorta gotta have a selection. It's not a survivalist thing, anything odd lke that (and yes, I think that is odd). IN the new place I hope to have a small secret throwing range---not throwing the nice hatchets, but some cheapish tomahawks. An after hours thing. No beer, no goofing off, just every wanted to throw a tomahawk? OK, now you canif you don't look scary and are a bicycle rider, not a half drunk wandering in from the pub across the street. There is a population of wheelchair-riders in town. In all towns, of course. I have friends in chairs. So, I'm also thinking have an evening where wheelchairers could come and throw. It's quite a powerful feeling to huck a 'hawk and have it THUNK into a big round of redwood, and I've got the redwood. Would need city approval. Hoo body. But how to communicate the intention and all without coming off like a bad guy...and how to get the word outis the challenge. It would be so easy for somebody to twiist it around, and --- if anybody out there has some experience or insight into this, pm me. It would not be a come watch wheelchair riders throw tomahawks kind of thing. It would be private, just an opportunity for three or four to come on by and chuck the things and watch them stick. It is fun, period. There is no disadvantage to being in a chair. If you're lousy and not learning, you're just lousy and not learningbut I think 100 percent would be thunking 60 percent after the fifteenth try. Life and everything...way too complicated. Sometimes I think I want nothing to do with it. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:07:15 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:03 PM, oldmangabe oldma...@gmail.com wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote:
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Patrick, as much as I love my Seki City knives, there is also a place for quality-design, China-production knives. Mine in the kitchen is made by Cold Steel, and in the shop, it's a Spyderco Byrd. Search these on ebay. Twenty-dollar, throwaway knives, that I can't seem to wear out, so they keep doing all the things quality knives aren't supposed to have to do, and they don't get thrown away. On Thursday, August 15, 2013 4:59:31 AM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I need a kitchen utility knife -- not for food, for heavy and dull-making stuff like cutting open boxes, peeling the foil off liquor bottles, and such; the old Victorinox has too small a blade, so I'll be interested to see what the new stock looks like. A couple of years ago, as I was stopped on a sidewalk to adjust a cleat, a jogger pointed out a pocket knife sitting a few yards off and asked if I had dropped it. I hadn't, but I went and picked it up and kept it -- it's my dirty work garage knife, for cutting electrical wire and such. It's a Kershaw with a model name that looks to these tired old eyes like Ken squiggle Onion. It seems to be a flip knife: dial back the hinge tension and you can open it with a flip of the wrist -- very handy when you have to cut electrical cable. I suppose this is illegal. But the Kershaw, too, has too short a blade to be ideal. I suppose I could just find another, spare smallish kitchen knife ... -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:25:00 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native I have a small spyderco (don't remember what the model is called) that I've carried in my jeans watch pocket for I don't know how long.It's stainless 'VG-10' steel, but sharpens easily and holds an edge well. What I really like about it is the hole on the blade that allows you to open with one hand- more often than not I am holding the thing I want to use the knife on in my other hand. Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Anything by Spyderco will serve you well. Though I am partial to the M-16 series from Columbia River Knife and Tool. www.spyderco.com www.crkt.com mine: http://www.crkt.com/M16-01-EDC-GlassFilledNylonHandle-AutoLAWKS-Razor-Sharp-Edge I've had a daily carry knife (among other things) for more than 20 years. Just about any brand will work, but those two brands have served me well for a long time, at work, on the bike and at home. Scott Cheers, Scott Henry Dayton, OH FTM-PTB On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Ideally, I would have a miniature knife for each saddlebag -- useful for cutting the tips off of 2 oz bottles of Stan's and holding raging squirrels at bay. I see that there is an entirely new world of expensive knives lying in wait for me! Oh, and I must share this clip, posted on BSNYC blog today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01NHcTM5IA4feature=youtu.be On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Matt Beebe matthiasbe...@gmail.comwrote: On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:25:00 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native I have a small spyderco (don't remember what the model is called) that I've carried in my jeans watch pocket for I don't know how long.It's stainless 'VG-10' steel, but sharpens easily and holds an edge well. What I really like about it is the hole on the blade that allows you to open with one hand- more often than not I am holding the thing I want to use the knife on in my other hand. Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Can any knife nut recommend me a folding kitchen knife with about a 5 blade, for camping? I want something stainless with a fairly straight edge for chopping and cutting food. I'm sure Spyderco makes great knives, but they do not make a great website. Zillions of knives, and no easy way to search for what you want. On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.com wrote: Anything by Spyderco will serve you well. Though I am partial to the M-16 series from Columbia River Knife and Tool. www.spyderco.com www.crkt.com mine: http://www.crkt.com/M16-01-EDC-GlassFilledNylonHandle-AutoLAWKS-Razor-Sharp-Edge I've had a daily carry knife (among other things) for more than 20 years. Just about any brand will work, but those two brands have served me well for a long time, at work, on the bike and at home. Scott Cheers, Scott Henry Dayton, OH FTM-PTB On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: Ideally, I would have a miniature knife for each saddlebag -- useful for cutting the tips off of 2 oz bottles of Stan's and holding raging squirrels at bay. I see that there is an entirely new world of expensive knives lying in wait for me! Oh, and I must share this clip, posted on BSNYC blog today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01NHcTM5IA4feature=youtu.be On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Matt Beebe matthiasbe...@gmail.com wrote: On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:25:00 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native I have a small spyderco (don't remember what the model is called) that I've carried in my jeans watch pocket for I don't know how long.It's stainless 'VG-10' steel, but sharpens easily and holds an edge well.What I really like about it is the hole on the blade that allows you to open with one hand- more often than not I am holding the thing I want to use the knife on in my other hand. Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED! Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
My father-in-law gave me a folding hocho several years ago. It is an excellent food-prep folding knife. SHARP! They come with scales (see link) or a simple stainless handle. http://www.agrussell.com/product.asp?pn=AG-137BR On Thursday, August 15, 2013 1:40:42 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: Can any knife nut recommend me a folding kitchen knife with about a 5 blade, for camping? I want something stainless with a fairly straight edge for chopping and cutting food. I'm sure Spyderco makes great knives, but they do not make a great website. Zillions of knives, and no easy way to search for what you want. On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 11:30 AM, Scott Henry ske...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Anything by Spyderco will serve you well. Though I am partial to the M-16 series from Columbia River Knife and Tool. www.spyderco.com www.crkt.com mine: http://www.crkt.com/M16-01-EDC-GlassFilledNylonHandle-AutoLAWKS-Razor-Sharp-Edge I've had a daily carry knife (among other things) for more than 20 years. Just about any brand will work, but those two brands have served me well for a long time, at work, on the bike and at home. Scott Cheers, Scott Henry Dayton, OH FTM-PTB On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Ideally, I would have a miniature knife for each saddlebag -- useful for cutting the tips off of 2 oz bottles of Stan's and holding raging squirrels at bay. I see that there is an entirely new world of expensive knives lying in wait for me! Oh, and I must share this clip, posted on BSNYC blog today: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01NHcTM5IA4feature=youtu.be On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 11:54 AM, Matt Beebe matthi...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:25:00 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native I have a small spyderco (don't remember what the model is called) that I've carried in my jeans watch pocket for I don't know how long. It's stainless 'VG-10' steel, but sharpens easily and holds an edge well. What I really like about it is the hole on the blade that allows you to open with one hand- more often than not I am holding the thing I want to use the knife on in my other hand. Matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED! Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript:. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
My daughter took over my CRKT M-16 Compact made in USA. I tried replacing it with a China-made version of the same knife, and the Carson flipper doesn't flip at all. Agree about the easy open Spyderco. I also have a Benchmade Mel Pardue axis lock, clipped to one of my fishing bags, that is the easiest one-hand open knife I've ever owned. On Thursday, August 15, 2013 1:30:27 PM UTC-5, Skenry wrote: Anything by Spyderco will serve you well. Though I am partial to the M-16 series from Columbia River Knife and Tool. www.spyderco.com www.crkt.com mine: http://www.crkt.com/M16-01-EDC-GlassFilledNylonHandle-AutoLAWKS-Razor-Sharp-Edge I've had a daily carry knife (among other things) for more than 20 years. Just about any brand will work, but those two brands have served me well for a long time, at work, on the bike and at home. Scott Cheers, Scott Henry Dayton, OH FTM-PTB On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 2:14 PM, Patrick Moore bert...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: Ideally, I would have a miniature knife for each saddlebag -- useful for cutting the tips off of 2 oz bottles of Stan's and holding raging squirrels at bay. I see that there is an entirely new world of expensive knives lying in wait for me! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Anne, I don't own this knife, but the specs are good http://www.tactical-life.com/tactical-knives/ryback-folding-camp-chef/ folding santoku - about as useful as a kitchen knife can get On Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:41:42 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: That's the knife I've been looking for! Thanks. On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 12:39 PM, Will waller@gmail.com javascript: wrote: My father-in-law gave me a folding hocho several years ago. It is an excellent food-prep folding knife. SHARP! They come with scales (see link) or a simple stainless handle. http://www.agrussell.com/product.asp?pn=AG-137BR -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
OK, never mind - that knife was too good - learned a little more, limited edition of 100 knives at $500/ back to earth, here is a nice A.G. Russell http://www.agrussell.com/a-g-russell-folding-cooks-knife-ii/p/AG-137BR/ On Thursday, August 15, 2013 5:02:19 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: Anne, I don't own this knife, but the specs are good http://www.tactical-life.com/tactical-knives/ryback-folding-camp-chef/ folding santoku - about as useful as a kitchen knife can get On Thursday, August 15, 2013 2:41:42 PM UTC-5, Anne Paulson wrote: That's the knife I've been looking for! Thanks. On Thu, Aug 15, 2013 at 12:39 PM, Will waller@gmail.com wrote: My father-in-law gave me a folding hocho several years ago. It is an excellent food-prep folding knife. SHARP! They come with scales (see link) or a simple stainless handle. http://www.agrussell.com/product.asp?pn=AG-137BR -- -- Anne Paulson It isn't a contest. Enjoy the ride. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
I used to have a pretty good knife collection Interests changed, I kept the spyderco native and Victorinox camper,. Got the native at walmart years ago, $30 for a MUSA knife with an S30V blade what a deal. Only negative was the FRN handle. I wonder if there are any sebenza fans on here? On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:25:00 PM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Yes, the funniness had nothing to do with who had them first, and I didn't intend to imply that anyone copied anyone. I only found humor in both establishments choosing to carry them this summer. Clearly both Grant and Chris used them as boys, just like countless others have. Maybe they'll both carry Wiffle Inc products, which are still miraculously made in Fairfield, Connecticut. Bill Heritage products! Lindsay On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:03:10 PM UTC-7, oldmangabe wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Soaps Hatchets Pocket knives Leather Wool Twine Steel What middle aged white dudes like. Am I middle aged already? Young (for this demographic) at just 40, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
They're certainly useful for camping. I've had a No. 8 in my backpacking kit for 20+ years. Great for food prep and misc. needs. ~mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Though soaps I have no use for, so clearly still some Scots in there! Grin. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:44:36 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: Am I white already? I thought I was Scottish. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:17:25 PM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote: Soaps Hatchets Pocket knives Leather Wool Twine Steel What middle aged white dudes like. Am I middle aged already? Young (for this demographic) at just 40, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Am I white already? I thought I was Scottish. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:17:25 PM UTC-6, Edwin W wrote: Soaps Hatchets Pocket knives Leather Wool Twine Steel What middle aged white dudes like. Am I middle aged already? Young (for this demographic) at just 40, Edwin -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:03 PM, oldmangabe oldmang...@gmail.com wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-**Knife-p/knife01.htmhttp://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Carbon blades are the only reason to get Opinel knives that I can see, other than good value for a stainless blade. Carbon holds a sharper edge than stainless, but requires actual care (oiling as needed) to prevent rust. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:07:15 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:03 PM, oldmangabe oldma...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-**Knife-p/knife01.htmhttp://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Don't forget the locking blade. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Carbon blades are the only reason to get Opinel knives that I can see, other than good value for a stainless blade. Carbon holds a sharper edge than stainless, but requires actual care (oiling as needed) to prevent rust. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:07:15 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:03 PM, oldmangabe oldma...@gmail.com wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htmhttp://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/**group/rbw-owners-bunchhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/**index.htmlhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@**resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/**patrickmooreresumespec/http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- I want the kind of six pack you can't drink. -- Micah -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
I probably have too many knives - these are the non-utilitarian, but one of them is an Opniel. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/knives-1.jpg Every bike bag, every fishing bag, has a permanent knife clipped in. BTW, classic Texas BBQ is an old German butcher shop, you order meat, an onion, a tomato, they wrap it up in butcher paper and you eat with your pocket knife. There's a butcher knife on a chain at a pulpit on the wall - if you have to use it, everyone knows you're not from here http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Erin%20II/cP535.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Erin%20II/aP539-1.jpg yes, Big Red - liquid bubble gum On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 4:07:15 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:03 PM, oldmangabe oldma...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-**Knife-p/knife01.htmhttp://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 4:07:15 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Help me out here, a knife kneophyte. My own experience, which is with ordinary kitchen knives, is that good quality stainless steel ones -- Henckels -- are very hard for me to sharpen; while non-stainless -- Old Hickory is the brand I have -- sharpens easier and, moreover, responds to a steel much better than the Henckels. Is it true that stainless steel (well, good ss -- I've had cheap ss that seemed as soft as non-ss) is much harder than the stuff that Old Hickory uses, and that it is this hardness that makes it much harder to get the right edge on it, while softer steels take an edge much more easily (and respond to the steel much more readily) but also lose their edge faster? At any rate, I gave up my Henckels because I couldn't get them as sharp; never got around to taking them to a professional sharpener. My gauge for kitchen knife sharpness (apart from the catches on your fingernail test) is that a knife slices a ripe tomato easily without crushing it. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 3:18 PM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Carbon blades are the only reason to get Opinel knives that I can see, other than good value for a stainless blade. Carbon holds a sharper edge than stainless, but requires actual care (oiling as needed) to prevent rust. With abandon, Patrick On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:07:15 PM UTC-6, Patrick Moore wrote: Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:03 PM, oldmangabe oldma...@gmail.com wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htmhttp://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@**googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.**com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/**group/rbw-owners-bunchhttp://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/**groups/opt_outhttps://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out . -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/**index.htmlhttp://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@**resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/**patrickmooreresumespec/http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Thanks -- will look it up. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 3:25 PM, Ron Mc bulldog...@gmail.com wrote: Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 4:07:15 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patrickmo...@resumespecialties.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
for my kitchen knives, I bought a Wustoff steak knife set with an empty block. I also bought the Wustoff scissors, steel and bread knife. I gradually filled the remaining holes in the block with handmade Japanese knives - Sakai, Kanatsune, Al-Mar. Stainless knives form some delta-ferrite as stringers in the metal first on cooling, the remaining metal is austenite then transforms on cooling to martensite. Martensite is the hard stuff, delta ferrite is soft. Carbon steel has no delta ferrite, which is why it holds such a good edge. Really good stainless such as VG-10 forms much less delta-ferrite than 440C stainless, and good handmade knives break the delta-ferrite that is there into very fine particles. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 4:47:38 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Thanks -- will look it up. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 3:25 PM, Ron Mc bulld...@gmail.com javascript:wrote: Patrick, the most useful knife I've ever handled (own 3 permanently clipped in bags) is the Spyderco Native On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 4:07:15 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Bill, I would be into Wiffle Inc stuff! Sorry to misinterpret your post and come down on you. I find it tiring to have people frequently creating binaries by pitting Riv vs VO, or BQ vs Riv, Giants vs A's, etc, etc. I guess I need to chill and not be on the forums for a bit. Later, Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:09:05 PM UTC-7, William wrote: Yes, the funniness had nothing to do with who had them first, and I didn't intend to imply that anyone copied anyone. I only found humor in both establishments choosing to carry them this summer. Clearly both Grant and Chris used them as boys, just like countless others have. Maybe they'll both carry Wiffle Inc products, which are still miraculously made in Fairfield, Connecticut. Bill Heritage products! Lindsay On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:03:10 PM UTC-7, oldmangabe wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
Gabe If that was coming down on me, I didn't take it as such. I'm typing this in my work cubicle, with a Wiffle Ball Bat leaning on my chair. I keep it in here just because it's a tactile thing to fiddle with, and it makes an impression when I carry it into a meeting. Oh crap, Bill means business! Duck! On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:28:54 PM UTC-7, oldmangabe wrote: Bill, I would be into Wiffle Inc stuff! Sorry to misinterpret your post and come down on you. I find it tiring to have people frequently creating binaries by pitting Riv vs VO, or BQ vs Riv, Giants vs A's, etc, etc. I guess I need to chill and not be on the forums for a bit. Later, Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:09:05 PM UTC-7, William wrote: Yes, the funniness had nothing to do with who had them first, and I didn't intend to imply that anyone copied anyone. I only found humor in both establishments choosing to carry them this summer. Clearly both Grant and Chris used them as boys, just like countless others have. Maybe they'll both carry Wiffle Inc products, which are still miraculously made in Fairfield, Connecticut. Bill Heritage products! Lindsay On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:03:10 PM UTC-7, oldmangabe wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
I did it like this, I did it like that I did it with a whiffle ball bat On 8/14/13, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: Gabe If that was coming down on me, I didn't take it as such. I'm typing this in my work cubicle, with a Wiffle Ball Bat leaning on my chair. I keep it in here just because it's a tactile thing to fiddle with, and it makes an impression when I carry it into a meeting. Oh crap, Bill means business! Duck! On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 3:28:54 PM UTC-7, oldmangabe wrote: Bill, I would be into Wiffle Inc stuff! Sorry to misinterpret your post and come down on you. I find it tiring to have people frequently creating binaries by pitting Riv vs VO, or BQ vs Riv, Giants vs A's, etc, etc. I guess I need to chill and not be on the forums for a bit. Later, Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:09:05 PM UTC-7, William wrote: Yes, the funniness had nothing to do with who had them first, and I didn't intend to imply that anyone copied anyone. I only found humor in both establishments choosing to carry them this summer. Clearly both Grant and Chris used them as boys, just like countless others have. Maybe they'll both carry Wiffle Inc products, which are still miraculously made in Fairfield, Connecticut. Bill Heritage products! Lindsay On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 1:03:10 PM UTC-7, oldmangabe wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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I typed those Beastie Boys lyrics four different times and my internal filter said 'don't post'. I'm glad I didn't and I'm glad you did. :-) On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:15:56 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I did it like this, I did it like that I did it with a whiffle ball bat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
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It needed to be said. RIP MCA On 8/14/13, William tapebu...@gmail.com wrote: I typed those Beastie Boys lyrics four different times and my internal filter said 'don't post'. I'm glad I didn't and I'm glad you did. :-) On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 5:15:56 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: I did it like this, I did it like that I did it with a whiffle ball bat -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
[RBW] Re: Opniel knives
needed indeed ... On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:03:43 PM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [RBW] Re: Opniel knives
I have a growing-old BLUG post in the saved folder that announces we're not going to keep selling Opinels. Some guys here checked to see if VO had 'em and they came up blank, but --missed it, or something. Opinels are for kitchen and picnic use, cutting soft foods and things...and that is a good thing, a common need. I think you might wreck one by hard carving wood with it. A Victorinox is way sturdier, with a metal body (even if red plastic covers), and so on. I wouldn't say one is better than the other---for cutting chunks off cheese or salami, they're both great, but I'd get the Opinel. For keeping for years and general stuff, a Victorinox.We'll sell thru the Opinel knives, and that'll be it. The roundies are neat, I'd say. We have a few left, but they're going. We'll get some other knife. Mora, or Victorinox inexpensive fixed blade maybe, or maybe the old Victorinox we had---but it's like $45 now, which takes it out of the 'yeah, I could always use another knife...I don't have one in THIS bag' category. We have more 'chets coming in, too (arms-race wise?). With our new tiny retail downtown store being called Bike Book Hatchetsorta gotta have a selection. It's not a survivalist thing, anything odd lke that (and yes, I think that is odd). IN the new place I hope to have a small secret throwing range---not throwing the nice hatchets, but some cheapish tomahawks. An after hours thing. No beer, no goofing off, just every wanted to throw a tomahawk? OK, now you canif you don't look scary and are a bicycle rider, not a half drunk wandering in from the pub across the street. There is a population of wheelchair-riders in town. In all towns, of course. I have friends in chairs. So, I'm also thinking have an evening where wheelchairers could come and throw. It's quite a powerful feeling to huck a 'hawk and have it THUNK into a big round of redwood, and I've got the redwood. Would need city approval. Hoo body. But how to communicate the intention and all without coming off like a bad guy...and how to get the word outis the challenge. It would be so easy for somebody to twiist it around, and --- if anybody out there has some experience or insight into this, pm me. It would not be a come watch wheelchair riders throw tomahawks kind of thing. It would be private, just an opportunity for three or four to come on by and chuck the things and watch them stick. It is fun, period. There is no disadvantage to being in a chair. If you're lousy and not learning, you're just lousy and not learningbut I think 100 percent would be thunking 60 percent after the fifteenth try. Life and everything...way too complicated. Sometimes I think I want nothing to do with it. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 2:07:15 PM UTC-7, Patrick Moore wrote: Are the Opinel knives better than, say, Victorinox knives? Is it a retro thing or do they have better blades? If not Opinel or Victorinox, what is a good pocketknife for casual and occasional use, no more than 3 long -- single blade is fine. I'm no connaisseur, obviously, but I'd like to have one. I've got a Victorinox Swiss model but wouldn't mind another one with more bulk devoted to the main blade and less to accessories. On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 2:03 PM, oldmangabe oldma...@gmail.comjavascript: wrote: They are all the rage. Heritage products man, heritage products. To be fair, VO had the knives first. Most likely to mirror Riv's hatchets. It's a funny arms race brewing up. I like Opinel knives, been using one for a few years now. Still sharp, looks good. The ones Riv have are a bit too esoteric to actually be useful knives. IMHO at least. Gabe On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:12:35 AM UTC-7, William wrote: I found it pretty funny that both Opinel knives and artisan soaps are now on the new items page at Velo-Orange as well. On Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:03:43 AM UTC-7, Ron Mc wrote: http://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-**Knife-p/knife01.htmhttp://www.rivbike.com/Opinel-Knife-p/knife01.htm - Someone should tell Grant that Opniel will custom-engrave knives http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v728/bulldog1935/estes/Glass/P3210134crop.jpg - it would be cool to see Riv-logo knives -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bun...@googlegroups.com javascript:. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owne...@googlegroups.comjavascript: . Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- *RESUMES THAT GET YOU NOTICED!* Certified Resume Writer http://resumespecialties.com/index.html patric...@resumespecialties.com javascript: http://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickmooreresumespec/ Albuquerque, NM -- You received this
