[Sean Khan]

I got this... it just arrived.

It is a Chinese clone of an American design. The blade seems to be of similar shape but a little smaller. But it will draw blood, no worries.

Being Chinese, they HAD TO add a whistle and a compass (nice touch) and OF COURSE, a fire starter. :naughty: Don't know why they always do that.. add a few extras but I do appreciate. The whistle is ... I would feel stupid blowing on that when I'm in trouble. So that was unnecessary.

The original:

The clone:

 

[Reed Lukens]

I had a paraclaw on my Saunders Wing for awhile

 

[Tobor8Man]

This has the makings of a collaborative adventure novel. I'll start:

The signal light on Nash's para-claw glowed ominously. Strapping on his trusty wing, he loaded a heavy lead ball into the pouch as he peered into the gloom. Be it Orgg or Rathbone, Nash was prepared to meet the threat.

A horrid cry cut through the mist. Nash whirled and drew the elastics back in a smooth practiced motion. His eyes strained to make out the hulking shapes.....

 

[Slide-Easy]

I was 17 years old when I went in the USCG. Before I left, an old Waterman told me to be careful if somewhere along the road a man chokes up on a knife in preparation to fight, leaving an inch or two exposed to work with. He claimed there was a good chance he knew something that I didn't.

 

[mattwalt]

LOL - another item which would be totally banned in the EU and UK and result in jail time...

 

[Sean Khan]

a man chokes up on a knife in preparation to fight, leaving an inch or two exposed to work with. He claimed there was a good chance he knew something that I didn't.

It means he will attack your face (eyes) and throat. His default setting will be to slash at either side of your windpipe.

And if you grab him, he'll slash the tendons on the back of your hand.

His/her third favorite target is always the groin.

How do I know weird stuff like that? My uncle was a gang leader and he taught his street fighting tricks to his little sister (mum) ...who later taught me how to hurt school bullies without leaving any bruises.

 

[Slide-Easy]

a man chokes up on a knife in preparation to fight, leaving an inch or two exposed to work with. He claimed there was a good chance he knew something that I didn't.

It means he will attack your face (eyes) and throat. His default setting will be to slash at either side of your windpipe.

And if you grab him, he'll slash the tendons on the back of your hand.

His/her third favorite target is always the groin.

Never let a threat get that close to you...

Before social distancing, I use to demand that people back up away from me in grocery store lines. I would tell them the belt is full and you are not going to get out of here any faster standing this close to me.

 

[Sean Khan]

I use to demand that people back up away from me in grocery store lines.

I wish I could do that. But fact is, us Asians have no concept of personal space. I am the only one who has.

My pleas are ignored.

 

[skarrd]

one of my co workers used to keep a battery operated *fart machine* in his back pocket and when people crowded him he would just push the remote button and say Oh excuse me,lol,,,,,Dang i miss ol Rory,heck of a knife maker too

 

[Sean Khan]

LOL - another item which would be totally banned in the EU and UK and result in jail time...

Which reminds me of another weapon I bought online a few years ago which is quite legal here but illegal in Europe and even in USA for sure.

It's also the stupidest thing ever... see my new thread, "Stupidest weapon I bought online".

 

[MakoPat]

This has the makings of a collaborative adventure novel. I'll start:

The signal light on Nash's para-claw glowed ominously. Strapping on his trusty wing, he loaded a heavy lead ball into the pouch as he peered into the gloom. Be it Orgg or Rathbone, Nash was prepared to meet the threat.

A horrid cry cut through the mist. Nash whirled and drew the elastics back in a smooth practiced motion. His eyes strained to make out the hulking shapes.....

Sometimes your replies read like how I want/wish my mind worked.

You write it and I'll buy 3 1st editions... signed, please.