Simon Says "Do This"

[vintovka]

Yet, sales of "micro size unmentionables" seem to be the number 1 sellers in US since 2020.

 

[LANEY REECE]

GOOD JOB BUD, i got a friend that makes knifes, yall do good work.

 

[appalichian hunter]

I have a key chain on my car keys. I consists of a carabiner on a length of paracord which is woven and the end of the paracord is woven around a 1" steel ball. Keeps me from losing my keys!

I got a set up just like that. It is amazing what that little ball can do ( as far as keeping yer keys in your pocket that is ) even gave one to my granddaughter she seems to always be losing her car keys.

 

[SOLANCO]

Once had an employee who often lost his key to the various coolers and freezers in our warehouse. Made him a key fob of 3/8 inch steel diamond plate. One foot long by four inches wide. Seemed to solve the problem.

 

[Billy Boy]

IME, a fishing pole carried in a vehicle where "other" means are prohibited will repel most pests when it's whipped around a bit after exiting the vehicle......

A car radio antenna will keep any knife mammal at bay, and slice a piece off now and again, but antennas my be illegal there as well..

 

[AFord]

I’m assuming boot knives require a sheath sewn to the inside of the boot or a sheath on the blade itself, actually I haven’t worn a pair of boot that would conceal a knife since the Fry square toe boots with the leather straps across the instep and around the back of the heel were in fashion. Forget the name of them now.

I wore those as Motorcycle Boots. Even when off my H-D they were recognized as M/C Boots by others. Very Gentlemanly Boots with the straps and rings. Maybe they should have been sold as "Winchester Mod 1866 boots ".

 

[AFord]

A car radio antenna will keep any knife mammal at bay, and slice a piece off now and again, but antennas my be illegal there as well..

Antennas are used to make 'Zip' guns in the Big Cities.

 

[Colonial Boy]

For those of us of suitable age, a walking stick is often a needed help..
No one takes much notice of a walking stick, I have several.

 

[Slinginslugs]

Non fabricated Florida man pickup bed. Just hopped out and took a pic

 

[SOLANCO]

For those of us of suitable age, a walking stick is often a needed help..
No one takes much notice of a walking stick, I have several.

Irish blackthorn sticks. You don't want to encounter one.

 

[SOLANCO]

A car radio antenna will keep any knife mammal at bay, and slice a piece off now and again, but antennas my be illegal there as well..

If you are in your car never get out. The vehicle gives you a weight advantage of a couple/few thousand pounds. You would not hesitate to use your firearm if you felt in fear of your life. Why would you not use a couple of thousands of pounds of metal on someone who similarly threatens you? With the added benefit that in the right circumstance you can simply drive to the police station/mall/convenience store/hospital?
By knowing my route and thinking ahead I once ran a car full of nasty young punks off the road. I still smile when I remember it.

 

[vintovka]

Irish blackthorn sticks. You don't want to encounter one.

Some nice ones have an 18" blade inside

 

[vintovka]

If you are in your car never get out. The vehicle gives you a weight advantage of a couple/few thousand pounds. You would not hesitate to use your firearm if you felt in fear of your life. Why would you not use a couple of thousands of pounds of metal on someone who similarly threatens you? With the added benefit that in the right circumstance you can simply drive to the police station/mall/convenience store/hospital?
By knowing my route and thinking ahead I once ran a car full of nasty young punks off the road. I still smile when I remember it.

Reminds me of a guy who had extra bright stop lights and a remote button to light them up independent of the regular brake light pedal switch. Saved his bacon many times especially during a road rage incident.

 

[Billy Boy]

If you are in your car never get out. The vehicle gives you a weight advantage of a couple/few thousand pounds. You would not hesitate to use your firearm if you felt in fear of your life. Why would you not use a couple of thousands of pounds of metal on someone who similarly threatens you? With the added benefit that in the right circumstance you can simply drive to the police station/mall/convenience store/hospital?
By knowing my route and thinking ahead I once ran a car full of nasty young punks off the road. I still smile when I remember it.

I responded in the situation where you must deal with a crazed felon in the open when you are otherwise unarmed and must improvise…

 

[appalichian hunter]

It is called weapons of opportunity, use what ever you can get your hands on.

 

[vintovka]

Jawbone of a president??

 

[appalichian hunter]

Watch out ole corn pop was a bad hombrey.

 

[vintovka]

Watch out ole corn pop was a bad hombrey.

Yes chances are he will defecate on you.

 

[morehops52]

It's been a long time but the original reminds me of a Will & Fink boot knife I saw in a book on San Fran knives. They were highly regarded makers and the orig would likely have had ivory or pearl handles. Is there any markings you can read in the pics? Very nice job on your repro! Don't know if Hickock ever made it to Califurnia but he could have traded for it or .......

 

[user 48679]

No markings visible.

While the Holiday commemorative is more of a sleeve/boot knife config, most San Francisco Bowies I've seen have a cross guard, like this one I made a few years ago.