Knives, watches, torches and guns.

[Sam Vimes]

One thing that strikes me as I weave my way through various forums for each on the web, is how many of us seem to be into all four, knives, watches, torches and guns. Anyone care to theorize as to what is going on here? is there a valid connection between the four? Does anyone care to add anything else to the four?

(I'd add music/hi-fi but I don't see a great deal of evidence that the many share that passion)

[Ian UK]

Sam

I can't answer your question but must agree with you, perhaps its in our Genes? ;)

[Castillo]

Bet you can also add action movies to the existing four categories!!

[Shike]

One thing that strikes me as I weave my way through various forums for each on the web, is how many of us seem to be into all four, knives, watches, torches and guns. Anyone care to theorize as to what is going on here? is there a valid connection between the four? Does anyone care to add anything else to the four?

(I'd add music/hi-fi but I don't see a great deal of evidence that the many share that passion)


Really???
http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z312/miguelo_conguero/DSCN0167.jpg

:D

[Jurphaas]

For me watches, pens, flashlights, knives, guns, serious HiFi, scooters, cars, flyrods and tackle, leather jackets, westernboots, tools, and a lot more have it over make-up, lipstick, strolers, slimfit diets, sweet wine, hairdo's, handbags, powderboxes, and such.

Celebrate manliness! and "will you please get the Laredo out in front. I'm gonna take it for a spin...."
Enough said.
Jurphaas :)

[butch]

we like the better things in life not just the crap you can buy at the mega mart

we also like to find out about what works and what does not and read/write reviews

we are after all the "cool kids" now :)

[david.s]

Iv often wondered this, although being in the uk i can only own knives(maybe not in the future the way things are heading) watches and torches, i can only look at guns :(

[Sam Vimes]

being in the uk i can only look at guns :(

David,
that's not strictly true, although it does apply to certain types of guns that our American friends have much easier access to.;)

[rlw1979777]

Its because that is what defines us. What we are willing to lug around everyday without hesitation. Through trial and error, everyone of us has searched and are still searching to upgrade or refine our hard work for these commodities.

[Mr Blonde]

Knives, watches, pens, lights etc... are all 'gentleman's tools'. In days of old these 'personal effects' were a way of letting the world know that you're an educated and sophisticated man....some things don't change!:D ;)

Wouter

[Ian UK]

Yes

Action Movies and sci-fi.:)

[A.P.F.]

Yes

Action Movies and sci-fi.:)

I agree with all the above. I might also add photography, motorcycles and flying.

[qcicustodes]

In the words of Sir Baden Powell: "Be Prepared!"

[MANIXWORLD]

Its simply what defines us.
Specialy knives,and it has something to do with having style,for sheer precision and quality.

[Jenner 515]

My theory is that they can all be considered "Shiny" and there's a bit of Magpie (Crow/Raven whatever) in all of us.

[FLYBYU44]

I'm actually not into guns, I don't hunt so there is no need for me to own one really. I do have a 10M Russian air target pistol that I occasionally destroy cans with, and I wouldn't mind having a flintlock musket to play around with and go BANG. :) I love my flashlights, but so far don't have any really expensive ones. I love my Fossil Titanium watch (I can only wear Titanium), but I don't own any others because the Fossil is going on 5 years old and I believe it is indestructable as hell (all the pins in the bracelet have been replaced and it's on the second face). I like knives since I've carried on off and on since I was 4 years old. I don't leave home without one. The whole Spyderco thing is pretty good, I like some of their knives, but after buying my top four (I'm on three now) I'm likely going to just use them and not get anymore. I mean who needs 20 knives at a time? Maybe a bad question to ask you guys. :D

[McBain]

...I mean who needs 20 knives at a time? Maybe a bad question to ask you guys. :D

LOL, I remember seeing a picture of Daywalker somewhere with like 20 knives clipped on him!!!
I am afflicted by the same illness as the rest of you, knives, flashlights, I love Luminox watches. So far no guns...

[tap]

My initial thought was "Torches" ?????? Then I realized that I have four different types of torches. I really only use them for work. I didn't know that there was a forum for them. The cell phone has a clock.

[yablanowitz]

Thanks for the reminder, my birthdays have caught up with my guns, so I need to buy a couple more. ;)

Luckily, I haven't been bitten too hard by the flashlight bug. Probably because the nearest Surefire dealer is over a hundred miles away.

Watches...I have a few, but I wear my Seiko Automatic 200m dive watch all the time.

Knives...so what if I could carry a different knife every day for a year and a half without repeating? Everyone should be able to.

After all, these things are the building blocks of civilization. :D

[MacTech]

I agree with all the above. I might also add photography, motorcycles and flying.

yes to all the above, however I haven't mastered the art of throwing myself at the ground and *missing*, yet**




**Douglas Adams' definition of flying; "There is an art to flying, or rather a knack. The knack lies in learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss. Clearly, it is this second part, the missing, that provides the difficulties."

[David Lowry]

Knives, watches, pens, lights etc... are all 'gentleman's tools'. In days of old these 'personal effects' were a way of letting the world know that you're an educated and sophisticated man....some things don't change!:D ;)

Wouter

I think Wouter said it best. I agree.

I also like Watches, Pens, Knives, and Firearms. I don't own any firearms (yet), but I have studied them and shot them. I would love to eventually get a Glock 17 or 21 and also an H&K .45. ;)

I used to have a really nice black Waterman pen but I gave it to my sister. She still has it and uses it.

I also have a Surefire 6P and love it.

[Jarhead90]

As stated before, its in our genes. hell I love my knife collection, & have
a few 4 d-cell maglites around the house and my surefire 6P goes everywere
with me.

[SoCal Operator]

In the words of Sir Baden Powell: "Be Prepared!"

Yea, those Scouts ruined it all for me.

[Tom v S]

Me too, Knives, Shooting (not so easy to have a gun here..) Watches, HiFi and Cars. I don't know why, but I just like them. One thing for sure, I always like high end gear and equipment.

[Stenny]

I don't know. I am into knives, sure, but I have about five I actually carry and use, then about six that just lie here, waiting to get traded, gifted or so. I have a cheap Casio digitals that had been through hell and back with me and they keep on ticking... well, not really, but you get the idea :D. I write with local equivalent of Bic pen. And I have some flashlights, but no more than I really need (one I carry in a jacket, one for my car and Photon in my pants), and although I toyed with the idea of getting something really nice and dependable, like Surefire or Fenix, I just can't justify that kind of money when a 10 dollars el cheapo tac-light works just fine.
I am into weapons, like airguns, slings, crossbows, swords and such, but no gun - yet. That's going to change in a few years for sure.
Just thinking I would throw my odd personality into the mix :D

[Piercieve]

I think it's just the thought that you're prepared for any dangerous situation, really. I don't much care for keeping time, however. I run on my own extended form of Pierce time.

Besides, I can't wear watches. My grandfather once bought me a timex with a velcro band, back when those were popular, and I destroyed it 5 times before he stopped replacing it. Got caught in a bike chain/spokes twice, slammed it on the bottom of the pool once... I don't really remember what happened the other two times. But in short, I break things that I wear on my wrist.

[Monocrom]

I'm actually not into guns, I don't hunt so there is no need for me to own one really.

That's a personal choice. And as such, it's perfectly fine. I also understand that the culture in Canada is very different than the one in America.

But, gun ownership in and of itself has nothing to do with hunting. Personal protection, and protection of one's family is the main reason for gun ownership. Still, I will admit that the American media has done an excellent job of promoting the myth that hunting is the only legit reason for owning a gun.

[bluemist]

as for gun ownership.. and with all due respect for the LEO's among us:

"When seconds count the Police are just minutes away"

[TR Graham]

Well.....they are all small, personal, useful and generally well made machines that one can carry.

After all, man is a tool bearing animal.

TR Graham
The Glocksmith

[arnon]

http://www.infusionsteashop.com/img_1831.jpg

[raggasonic]

Well, I'm happy to sse I'm not alone :D

As many of you, I'm into knives (only 2 spydies for now, but about 15~20 other knives), watches (don't have enough cash to get my Holy Grails, but it will come) an torches, I own a Nitecore defender infinity and a Surefire 6P as EDC, and 4 or 5 others.

I don't own guns and don't want to. I live in France, and as you may know, we have a totally different point of view than in America, regarding guns :D

[shadeone]

i have a couple guns (semi auto uzi and romanian ak47) but they werent "around"' whe i took this pic...

but yeah, im pretty much obsessed with the man-toys too :) the phone has to be upgraded soon and then i will take a pic of ALL of my edc gear for the other "show your edc" thread...

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/1989/img4549kw9.jpg

delica 4
nitecore d10
htc wizard
zebra f301 compact
omega seamaster 300

shade

[Earl Love]

Well Guy's to sum it up I think it's just pour passion:spyder: and all these things that fits together with our knives fits together like a puzzle. And for some reason If I leave home without my knives, watch or torch I seriously feel like a incomplete puzzle:confused:

Well then again thats only my sentiments.;)