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    1. Quite a story, and frightening. Mobs are extremely dangerous, and we’ve seen proof of this over the last several months. From New Hampshire, President Trump proposed awards for the brave officers who protected the Senator and his wife. I’m thinking that is a great idea! …and where was any help coming from the Democrat Mayor related to security since she surely must have known about the event?

  4. Knife Unboxing: The Legendary KA-BAR USMC Fighting Utility Knife!!
    https://youtu.be/qRncwitjUms

    TUNNEL RABBIT comment:

    That knife can outlast the owner. I would not change anything about that knife, but I would get a blunt tipped Kidex sheath. Mine is from the Vietnam era. The leather, including the original sheath are in excellent condition. Use a light oil to preserve the leather. Vaseline (petroleum jelly) works the best. It will keep it from drying out and keep out moisture. Gently warm the leather and Vaseline so it soaks in. Vaseline will darken new light colored leather and make it flexible, and turn it a warm rich in color darker brown that is harder to see. This is a fighting knife. It is made for slashing and stabbing. You’ll need the 7 inch blade. Wear it on the web gear were it can be quickly accessed. Because I’ll run an AK in the daytime, and am not concerned with stoppages, I will carry extra mags and this knife instead of a pistol.

    If this is the only knife you have, then it is also a utility knife. Avoid battoning (sp?) wood with it as the tang is narrow and can bend, and the butt end may come loose with abuse. Do not use it as a hammer. It is too large for processing game cleanly, but it will work. It is best to carry a folder, or preferably, a full tang, short and narrow blade for everything else…

    Looks like Matt is busy. He has not posted on Gab for the last 2 mornings, but I will still check to see what happens tomorrow. Absolutely love those interviews.

      1. I prefer the K-bar. Handle one to find out why. As a guy who has worked with his hands, handled tools of all kinds that might have grease, oil, or mud and dirt on them since the age of 14, there is nothing like the positive grip of a K-bar. Get body fluids, or just plain mud on your hands and things get slippery. The deep grooves and rough uneven leather handle is far better than any polymer handle of any design I have ever come across. The Glock, or other brand blade might be better, but if one looses their grip when wielding it with all the violent force one is capable of, I’ll want the K-bar for the job as I would be less likely to loose control of the knife…

      2. I actually carry both the K-bar and the Glock field knife.

        There are two problems with the K-bar:
        1) It is a highly desirable item. I have had six stolen from me over the years, when attached to a unattended cartridge belt. Some folks always wear them on their trouser belt, but that can hurt when working in close quarters under a vehicle or in the engine compartment.
        2) Some folks have an irrational fear of K-bar knives. Kind of like Hoplophobia with guns. They will call a ranger on you for having it, even though it is perfectly legal in most states, parks and forests.

        The Glock is easier to secure in various places and move around with.

        K-bar is the primary and Glock is the backup. But, sometimes you start a task with one, and switch to the other if it works better. I have gotten away from the leather grip or sheath.

        Although less desirable, the M-9 and AK bayonets are adequate, but folks really have a problem with them, even if you don’t have anything to fix it on.

    2. The KA-BAR USMC Fighting Utility Knife has a history of being effective. But, so does a small ‘ace in the hole’ hideout gun. A small made in America NAA revolver or Bond Derringer might be handy to carry around, too. = They don’t weight much.
      +A man could sit outside wearing Bermuda-shorts during the Redoubt summertime, and still be ready for those crawling or walking rattlesnakes.

  8. re:
    ‘the brits abolish slaves’

    Now, hold on there.
    According to my understanding, brit tax-payers are forced to ‘volunteer’ to ‘donate’ part of their earnings to tax-burners.

    If tax-payers refuse to ‘donate’ to tax-burners, tax-payers lose their home, their government licenses to work, and everything else they own.
    The brit tax-payers also face prison if they cannot pay enough taxes to tax-burners.

    Nope.
    The brit slaves are alive… and safe as long as they don’t get uppity.

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