Wednesday, February 29, 2012

SOG Specialty Knives And Tools AC-10 Mini AutoClip, 2.86-Inch Blade

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SOG Auto Clip Knife is a serious blade for a practical price!SAVE BIG! You said "encore." SOG listened. The versatile Auto Clip Lockback is back for another go-around. But this is no mere re-issue. SOG's renowned knifesmiths have kept everything you loved about the original and improved the rest. Spring-activated clip allows variable-thickness edges with no compromise on operation. An adjustable thumb stud lets you customize the feel for your hand. And the non-slip "basket weave" grip makes it easier to hang onto than ever. Price clipper: Two-directional, high-gloss satin finish; 420 stainless steel shine; Zytel handle; Includes pocket clip.; Blade: 2 7/8"l. (6 13/16"l. overall), 1 13/16 ozs. China.; Order yours today! WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; D.C.; MA or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Cutlery. SOG Auto Clip Knife

  • Folding knife with spring tension pocket clip
  • 2.86-Inch satin polished 420 stainless steel blade
  • Glass-reinforced Zytel handle
  • Spring tension pocket clip
  • Overall length: 6-3/4-Inches; Weight: 1.7-Pounds

Fred And Friends Sharp Act Knife Sharpener

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Fred and friends sharp act knife sharpener.

  • Fun and functional

Victorinox 8-Inch Chef's Knife

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With a slightly sloped cutting edge, pointed tip, and exceptionally sharp blade, Victorinox's 8-inch chef's knife will quickly become the most widely used knife in your kitchen's arsenal. The curved blade rocks gently for continuous cutting while its width--measuring two-inches at handle--keeps fingers away from food. Ideal for everything from chopping potatoes to slicing tomatoes, versatility characterizes this reliable item. Stamped from a single sheet of stain-resistant steel, this blade exemplifies the strength and durability characteristic of all Victorinox products. The patented Fibrox handle, constructed of slip-resistant, hygienic nylon, provides a sturdy grip and won't stain. A locking blade protector--included with purchase--aids safe storage and transport. Crafted in Switzerland, this knife was based on the same process designed by Karl Elser, the man who established his commitment to quality with the original Swiss Army knife. Knife and protector are dishwasher-safe and covered by a lifetime warranty.

  • Versatile 8-inch chef's knife for chopping, dicing, and slicing
  • Stamped from a single piece of high-carbon, stain-resistant steel
  • Slightly sloped cutting edge, pointed tip, and exceptionally sharp blade
  • Fibrox handle made of slip-resistant, hygienic nylon; dishwasher safe
  • Measures approximately 13 by 2 by 1/2 inches; limited lifetime warranty

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

SOG Specialty Knives & Tools FC-01 Fatcat Knife, Satin And Black TiNi

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SOG FC - 01 Fatcat Knife. The largest and toughest folding knife ever created by SOG. A muscle-bound Knife that's sleek, lightweight and highly effective. The Fatcat looks the part, with high-quality VG-10 steel that's coated with titanium nitride (TiNi) for a second measure of hardness and dual-tone style. And a rock-solid titanium handle is equipped with Kraton grips for top-end handling when it's "go time". Comes complete with a nylon sheath. The rest: SOG Arc Lock system for secure closure; Smooth satin finish; Straight blade; HRC: 59-60; Measures 10 1/8" open, blade is 4 1/2" long x .16" thick.; Ready to pounce at a moment's notice... get the Fatcat today! WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; CO; CT; TN; D.C.; MA; Miami-Dade & Sarasota counties, FL; Canada or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Cutlery. SOG FC-01 Fatcat Knife

  • Easy one-hand opening and ambidextrous Arc-Lock
  • 10.125-Inch in length with a 4-1/2-Inch straight edge blade
  • Satin or Black TiNi finished
  • 8-1/2-Ounce
  • Includes nylon case

Swiss Army Lockblade Cordura Belt Pouch

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Black lockblade cordura belt pouch. Fits all 111m lockblade knives except WorkChamp XL.

  • Black lockblade cordura belt pouch
  • Fits all 111m lockblade knives except WorkChamp XL

Fantasy Master Draco Twin Fantasy Dagger Set

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Two blades are always better than one, and this is no exception to that. The twin elegant fantasy blades are made of stainless steel. The cast metal guard and pommel are created with intricate details, as the pommel is fashioned in the form of claws. The pommel and guard have a silver finish to them. The black handle has been contoured for supreme comfort. Large dagger is 8 1/4 inches overall, small dagger is 5 1/4 inches overall. Comes with custom sheath to hold both daggers.

  • Elegant Stainless Steel Fantasy Blades
  • Intricately Detailed Cast Metal Guards and Pommels
  • Comfortable Contoured Black Handles
  • Custom Sheath Included
  • 8 1/4 Inch and 5 1/4 Inch Overall Dagger Lengths

Monday, February 27, 2012

Practical Survival Gear For Daily Carry

As a gear-junkie-minimalist, my tendency is to carry any and every cool toy that I have access to, but I end up carrying as little as possible.

So, here's what I carry every day on my person and why:

1. A Glock 27 with a spare full size mag. I carry them in a Smart Carry Holster on my right hip with the butt of the gun above my belt.

I use the Smart Carry Holster for several reasons, but one of the most boring/practical ones is that it allows me to sit on a public toilet if I need to.

2. A CRKT M16-03Z knife. This knife is a workhorse & I love it. I tend to carry knives that I won't mind abusing/losing instead of high-dollar knives. In addition to being tough enough to beat on for splitting wood to make kindling/tender, one of the main reasons I carry this particular knife is that it has a "nub" on the back side that I can press to open the blade. It's big enough that I can open the blade with gloves on or with cold/wet hands.

3. A Ka-Bar LDK (last ditch knife) around my neck. This is basically a very thick razor with a small, skeletonized handle that goes in a small kydex sheath on my chest, under my shirt. After getting tired of seeing people's scared faces when I pulled out my CRKT, I began using this knife for most utility purposes in public a couple of years ago.

4. A Surefire Backup flashlight. This is a TINY pocket sized flashlight that puts out 80 lumen and works for both utility and improvised light tactical applications.

5. A "Porsche" stainless steel pen. I LOVE all of the new tactical pens that are out, but my biggest problem with them is that they either look tactical or have a weapons company name/logo on them. My Porsche pen doesn't scream, "WEAPON!" I have to admit that it does make me look a little snobby to be carrying a $100 pen with "Porsche" written on it, but the upside is that I have never had a problem with it when going through security checks.

One of the most practical reasons why I carry this pen is because I never have to use a "leashed" pen at a grocery store/gas station. Frankly, leashed pens disgust me. I freely admit that this is probably more of an emotional stance than a logical one, but I always assume that they have never been cleaned and have all of the bacteria in the world on them. As long as I'm carrying my own pen, I don't have to use the leashed ones.

6. Pepper Spray. I used to think that pepper spray was a joke until I went through pepper spray training. Now I carry it with me every day. I realize that it won't always work on drugged, drunk, or deranged people, but it still has several applications. Carrying a gun is great, but there are several situations where pepper spray is a better tool. A few examples:

A. If you don't think you could shoot a person with a gun, pepper spray is an alternative.

B. If you encounter a vicious neighbor dog, spraying it could cause a LOT fewer problems than shooting/cutting/striking it. In addition to the legal issues surrounding discharging your firearm, killing your neighbor's dog will likely cause a lot of strife. Simply using pepper spray could allow you to stop an attack and diffuse the situation without having to tell anyone what you've done.

C. If you have a lethal threat, pull your firearm, and the person drops their weapon but doesn't leave or obey your commands, what do you do? They might be waiting for you to screw up or get close enough so they can attack you, but you can't shoot them unless they're posing a threat...pepper spray is a possible solution that could allow you a non-lethal response to buy you submission until the authorities arrive.

D. If you are fleeing a bad guy, you can use pepper spray with limited effectiveness as an area-denial tool. Spray it over your shoulder, on a doorknob, or in a doorway that the bad guy has to go through and it could buy you a few extra seconds.

7. A TINY lock pick set.

And that's it. I usually wear boots with laces and a good leather belt, but I don't load myself down very much. Could I carry more? OF COURSE! I carry more/different gear when I'm doing security/medical work. I keep all sorts of medical, survival, and tactical gear in our vehicles. And, I keep food bars and a multi-tool in my computer bag, but I keep the gear on my body to a minimum and always keep my eyes open for improvised medical items and tools that I could use if I needed to.

That last sentence is a key one. The more you train your mind to recognize improvised medical, tactical, and survival tools, the less you actually have to carry with you, which makes your wardrobe choices easier, your load lighter, and allows you to blend in easier. Again, knowledge, skills, and a mind used to improvising will allow you to adapt and overcome many more situations than "stuff" alone.

There are literally dozens of items that many people feel are "must haves" for everyday carry like multi-tools, lighters, zip ties, duct tape, & more. There's nothing wrong with that, but I choose not to carry those items unless it looks likely that I'll need to use them.

Unfortunately, not everyplace in the US likes people to be able to defend themselves. When I go to DC or California, I don't carry my sidearm, I carry a shorter knife, and I make sure that my OC has the proper labeling on it.

What are your thoughts on my daily gear? What do you carry on a daily basis? Why? Let me know by commenting below.

You can learn more about these and other techniques for preparing yourself at Surviveinplace

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SOG Specialty Knives & Tools E37T-N SEAL Pup Elite, Black TiNi

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  • Durable general purpose knife - ideal size for hiking backpacking and more
  • 4.85-inch partially serrated black TiNi coated AUS8 stainless steel blade
  • Rugged and durable Zytel handle
  • MOLLE compatible Nylon carry sheath with accessory pouch
  • Overall length: 9-inches, Weight: 5.4-ounces

Victorinox Small Paring,White Nylon, 3.25 In.

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3.25 in. plain edged blade made of high carbon stainless steel. White nylon handle.

  • Victorinox
  • KIT
  • Paring

Sunday, February 26, 2012

Wenger 16881 Swiss Army Knife With Cigar Cutter Implement Ergonomic Design 2.5-Inch Blade Stainless Steel

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SINCE 1908, THE YEAR WENGER WAS CHOSEN AS A SUPPLIER OF THE STANDARD ISSUE KNIFE TO THE SWISS ARMY, WENGER ENGINEERS HAVE SERVED AS THE VANGUARD OF KNIFE TECHNOLOGY, PIONEERING THE EVOLUTION OF KNIVES AS PRECISION MULTI-TOOLS. EXCLUSIVE PATENTED FEATURES - SUCH AS THE SPRINGLESS, SELF-SHARPENING SCISSORS AND THE PACKLOCK SELF-LOCKING MECHANISM ON WENGER SCREWDRIVERS - REFLECT WENGER'S TALENT FOR INNOVATION. ADDITIONALLY, WENGER IS THE ONLY SWISS CUTLER TO BE GRANTED THE RIGHTS TO USE THE PRESTIGIOUS CROSSBOW WHICH IS PROUDLY ENGRAVED ON ALL KNIFE BLADES. THIS SYMBOL IS A LABEL OF QUALITY; IT REPRESENTS A STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE ESTABLISHED BY AN ELITE ASSOCIATION OF SWISS MANUFACTURERS AND IT ONLY APPEARS ON A SELECT GROUP OF SWISS PRODUCTS.

  • 10 implements with 14 functions
  • Cupped cigar cutter with double honed edges, 2.4" springless scissor with serrated, self sharpening design
  • locking screwdriver, cap lifter, wire stripper, can opener
  • nail file, nail cleaner, reamer, awl, corkscrew, toothpick, tweezer
  • 3.2 oz.

Columbia River Knife And Tool's Delegate Gentleman 1053W Assisted Opening Razor Edge Knife

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Delegate, G-10 Bolsters, Burl Wood Scales, Satin Blade, Pl.

  • Smallest of the three Delegate versions
  • Fire safe
  • Outburst assisted opening
  • 8Cr14MoV stainless steel
  • Light burl scale with G 10 bolster

Rothco Vietnam MAC-SOG Combat Knife, Black, O/S

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7 1/4" Blade, Rubber "grip-tite" handle, Nylon cordura sheath, Exact copy of Special Forces Original

  • 6 1/4" BLADE
  • RUBBER "GRIP-TITE" HANDLE
  • NYLON CORDURA SHEATH
  • EXACT COPY OF SPECIAL FORCES ORIGINAL

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Progressive International Grip-N-Twist Jar Opener

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Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. Progressive's Grip N Twist Jar Opener opens a variety of jars without damaging lids. Its powerful suction cup attaches directly to a jar lid for easy opening. The comfortable, soft-grip handle provides extra strength and support when turning a lid. A stainless steel friction plate is added for additional durability and a plastic seal remover is incorporated into the design. When not in use the Grip N Twist Opener lays flat for convenient storing. Dishwasher safe. Patent pending.

  • Opens a variety of jars using a powerful suction cup
  • Stainless steel friction plate and plastic seal remover incorporated into the design
  • Comfortable soft-grip handle provides extra strength and support while turning
  • Dishwasher safe; lays flat for convenient storage
  • Patent-pending design from Progressive International

Victorinox Swiss Army Rally Pocket Knife

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In 1884, Karl Elsener opened his cutlery workshop in Ibach, Switzerland. In 1891, he obtained the first contract to supply the Swiss Army with a "Soldier's Knife" which was officially registered on June 12, 1897. Since that time, the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife has become well-known in more than 100 countries for precision, quality, functionality, and versatility. It's time you enjoy a new Victorinox multi-tool. You will find it to be an invaluable companion.

From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army knife a century ago comes the Swiss Army Rally pocketknife, a compact multi-tool for on-the-spot use. Measuring 2.25 inches long, the Rally is stylishly cased in a classic red housing with the familiar Victorinox logo on the side. More importantly, the Rally contains several handy mini-tools, including a small blade, a nail file with a screwdriver, a cap lifter with a magnetic Phillips screwdriver, a wire stripper, a toothpick, tweezers, and a key ring for easy transport.



The Rally is stylishly cased in a classic red Swiss Army housing. As with all Victorinox items, the Rally is made to exacting standards, with dozens of steps going into its construction. Victorinox attends to every detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each individual tool has been hardened in a different way to stand up to its designated use. The Rally weighs 0.8 ounces and carries a lifetime warranty.

Rally Tools

  • Small blade
  • Nail file with screwdriver
  • Cap lifter with magnetic Phillips screwdriver
  • Wire stripper
  • Toothpick
  • Tweezers
  • Key ring

About Victorinox
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The original product dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor for versatility.

  • Compact Swiss Army pocketknife for on-the-go use
  • Enclosed in classic red housing made to exacting Victorinox standards
  • Small blade; nail file with screwdriver
  • Cap lifter with magnetic Phillips screwdriver
  • Measures 2.25 inches long; weighs 0.8 ounces; lifetime warranty

Are You Using The Right Bakeware?

When you are followers a recipe that requires you to use bakeware, the first thing to determine is whether you have the proper size pans. For instance, your recipe suggests that you use a pan of a certain size, if you do illustrious have it, you wicker generally substitute a similar size adust pan without any problem. But take the chase into account:

Bakeware Pan Basics

Select a pan as close in size as possible to the pan in your recipe. In other words, the volume capacity should be approximately the same and when filled, the ingredients should reach most the same depth as they would in the original. The biggest advantage of choosing a substitute bakeware pan similar in size to the original is that the cooking temperatures and times remain the same.

When measuring a pan, measure from inner edge to inwardly edge so that you are illustrious including the thickness of the sides.

Measure volume by filling the pan with weewee so pouring it into a measuring cup.
Be careful substituting a pan when the recipe indicates that a tube pan should be used, such as an angel nutrient cake pan or a bundt pan. These pans are ideal when it comes to equal distribution of heat, so the substitute bakeware pan must satisfy that criterion.

If you select a meth bakeware pan or a dark, non-stick pan, reduce the oven temperature by at least 25F.

If the substitute pan causes the depth of the ingredients to be thinner, reduce cooking clock by 15 minutes. If the depth is thicker, increase cooking clock by 15 minutes.

Whenever you select a substitute pan, keep in mind that you want to allow room for certain foods to expand as they cook.

PAN MATERIALS & HOW TO CARE FOR THEM

A pan is a pan is a pan, correct? Wrong. Adust pans wickerwork be made from different materials, and apiece textile has a different effect on your baking. For example, a bakeware pan with a dark-colored surface unforced cause the nutrient to brown more easily because it absorbs the heat of the oven. On the other hand, an al bakeware pan conducts heat evenly but its surface reflects heat, so the food does notable brown wellspring. So here's a name of about vernacular bakeware materials:

Al is dear bakeware cloth because it is an excellent conductor of heat and so your parched is uniform, but the shiny surface of al bakeware prevents proper browning, as we explained. Aluminum bakeware is durable and uncoerced illustrious rust, but go for heavy-gauge al bakeware rather than the thinner change. The latter may warp when exposed to high temperatures, causing uneven adust. Also memory that aluminum bakeware should NOT be used to prepare acidic foods because the acid may react with the fabric to make nutrient that has an off predilection. It may also cause more wear and tear than usual.

Care: Use hot soapy irrigate for ordinary cleaning of your al bakeware, but for extra cleaning, a nylon scouring pad or special powder cleansers wickerwork be used

Aluminium Foil

Made of heavy-gauge aluminium, this type of bakeware pan is used for a multifariousness of foods such as pizza, breadstuff, and meat. They also work good for egg, potato and casserole dishes. Though generally disposable, it wicker be reused if cleaned fountainhead after use.

Care: Al foil bakeware wicker be cleaned with hot soapy lacrimation or a nylon scouring pad for extra cleaning. If you use a dishwasher, do far-famed stack heavier dishes on a-one of aluminium foil bakeware.

Anodized Al

Thither are two types of anodized bakeware, silver anodized and hard anodized. Silver anodized bakeware is made of aluminium that has gone through an electro-chemic summons to harden its outer layer and springiness it a scratch-resistant surface that leave notable rust, peel or blister. Even so, do celebrated use sharp knives to cut food baked in these pans.

In hard anodized bakeware, the aluminum is processed for a much longer clip to create a hardened surface finish far thicker than silver anodized. Metal utensils otc than knives wicker be used on hard anodized bakeware without discredited the surface. Virtually hard anodized bakeware has a darkened surface, which affects adust meter.

Care: Silver anodized and hard anodized bakeware should be washed by hand in hot soapy water and any stuck on food should be soaked in h2o to loosen. Do famous wash in the dishwasher.

Meth ovenproof bakeware is made from tempered meth and conducts heat easily. It is fairly sluttish to clean, does celebrated stain, and does famed react to acidic foods. Ovenproof ice wickerwork be taken from the refrigerator and placed in a hot oven, but when you remove it from the oven, cool it to room temperature earlier putting in the refrigerator or exposing to irrigate to avoid cracking. Methamphetamine bakeware heats faster and holds heat longer than metal, so reduce parched temperatures by approximately 25F from the recipe instructions.

Care: Wash with hot soapy urine and loosen stuck on nutrient by soaking in warm pee. Avoid metal scrapers and abrasive cleaners.

Insulated bakeware is made of two layers of metal cushioned by a layer of pose, which provides for even baking and browning. Insulated bakeware with a dear non-stick coating is the best, since nutrient has a tendency to stick to other forms of this bakeware.

Care: Use methods that apply to early metals. For non-stick insulated bakeware, follow the methods for otc non-stick bakeware as listed below.

Non-stick bakeware consists of steel or aluminium with a non-stick coating, which allows food to easily peel off from the surface of the bakeware. So this type of bakeware works particularly for items such as muffins and layered cakes. Once again, the non-stick coating gives the bakeware a darker surface, which absorbs heat quickly, so make sure the nutrient is illustrious overly browned or dried junket.

Care: Wash in hot soapy piss and for stuck on nutrient, use warm irrigate to loosen. Do illustrious use metal utensils or knives on the bakeware surface.

Silicone bakeware is made of a flexible stuff that wicker be used in the oven, microwave, and deepfreeze.

Silicone bakeware does renowned absorb heat like other bakeware but allows heat to transfer evenly to the food. The cooking treat stops immediately when nutrient is removed from the oven, preventing additional browning of the food. About importantly, it wickerwork withstand temperatures ranging from -40F to 580F.

Care: Equitable chuck it in the dishwasher!

Stainless Steel

Though widely available, stainless steel bakeware is illustrious recommended because it is a poor conductor of heat, thus distributing heat unevenly.

Care: To care for stainless steel bakeware, wash with hot soapy urine. You may also use a nylon scouring pad or nylon scraper for especially stubborn food.

This kind of bakeware is made from stone fired at very highschool temperatures. Though stone bakeware takes a picayune longer than other corporeal to heat up initially, it distributes heat evenly, retains heat and keeps nutrient warm yearning after it is cooked. Well-nigh stone bakeware surfaces must be sprayed or rubbed with oil earlier exploitation for the first sentence.

Care: Do notable use soap to cleansing. Scrape off excess food and wash with warm lacrimation.

Tinned Steel

Tinned steel bakeware is made from sheets of steel covered with a thin coat of tin, allowing the bakeware to heat slowly and evenly. Tinned steel bakeware will darken after extended use, which may touched sunbaked times.

Care: Take special care to prevent tinned steel bakeware from rusting. After washing in hot soapy pee and drying thoroughly, place in a warm oven and dry completely. Do celebrated use metal scouring pads or abrasive materials to cleanup.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Victorinox Swiss Army Men's 241289 Infantry Vintage Chronograph Black Dial Watch

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Made in Switzerland with precision Swiss analog quartz movement, 44 millimeters. Sapphire crystal with anti-reflective treatment Stainless Steel case with gunmetal PVD coating and screw-in case back Luminous hands, numerals and hour markers Protected Crown Chronograph 30-min, 60-sec, 1/10th sec Telemeter Scale Date Calendar Stainless steel bracelet with gunmetal PVD coating Water resistant to 10 ATM (100 meters/330 feet)

Loaded with the details you need in a timepiece, the Swiss Army Men's Infantry Vintage Chronograph Black Dial Watch offers an action-packed black dial with luminous hands, large Arabic numeral hour indexes, and a date display at four o'clock. The three subdials offer hour, minute, and second chronograph function, and there's a telemeter inscribed around the outer perimeter. The dial is framed by a gunmetal, PVD coated stainless steel bezel and case for durability while the anti-reflective, mineral crystal window protects against dings and scratches. The stainless steel bracelet is also gunmetal, PVD coated for a sleek, continuous look and is secured with a deployment clasp for added safety. This watch is water resistant to 330 feet (100 meters) and offers the precision of Swiss quartz movement.

  • Stainless steel round case chronograph (minutes, hours, seconds)
  • Stainless steel bracelet
  • Black dial
  • Luminous hands and hour markers
  • Water-resistant to 330 feet (100 M)

Cave Hiking / Caving Requires Good Lighting - Experts Count On ...

When you go cave hiking, you need equipment to help you navigate the cave. The sport is physically demanding but fun and rewarding. It is similar to mountain climbing and diving in terms of the physical demand required and the rush you get from accomplishing it. Throughout the world there are many caves that you can explore, especially in the larger countries like the United States.

While cave hiking is not extremely popular, the athletes that do participate in the sport find it quite exciting and different from other sports. There are thousands of caves that can be explored and there are still many that have not yet been explored. If you are new to cave hiking, you should hire a guide to go with you to make sure that you have a safe trip that is enjoyable - the trip stops being fun when you are trapped in a cave and you don't have the right equipment.

Safety is paramount in cave hiking and there is equipment you need:

LED lights: When you are cave hiking, you should have a few different light sources to help you see in the dark caves. Ideally, you will have a LED headlamp, which is a popular choice of equipment with cave hikers. LED headlamps offer you a light source without needing to use your hands. It points in the direction your head is pointed, which is usually where you are headed and need light the most. You will also want to have a LED flashlight with you to shine into other spaces, tight spaces or into a different direction. LED lanterns offer a lot of light and are great for lighting up an entire cave. You will want to use LED lights because they offer you a longer battery life and longer bulb life. LED lights are the most recommended lights for caving. Always have two light sources with you when cave hiking for extra safety.

Knife: You will need to carry some type of survival knife with you as well while you are cave hiking, such as a Swiss Army knife or hunting knife. A survival knife is paramount in case you need to cut ropes or vines, etc. while in the cave. It also may be needed if you have to mark your direction in the ground or rock.

Other equipment: Items like ropes, helmets, carabineers, hiking boots, water and food are additional items you will want to carry with you when cave hiking. It is best to check with a guide or take a course with a guide on what is the appropriate equipment and attire for the particular area you will be hiking. Don't cave hike on your own until you have done so with a proper guide.

Always remember - safety first. Tell someone that you are going hiking, when you are entering the cave, where it is located and when you expect to return. This is to ensure that if something goes wrong and you don't return on time, someone knows where to begin the search. Always ensure that if you are new to the area or new to the cave that you take a guide with you who is experienced in that area and cave. This will ensure that you are safe throughout the hike and that you have fun.

~Ben Anton, 2007

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By: Mohammed Wilder

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SOG Specialty Knives & Tools FX21-N Revolver SEAL Knife, Black TiNi

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Sharp, sturdy SOG Knife, SAVE BIG! Dependable 440 stainless steel construction, plus a rugged, glass-reinforced Zytel handle that hides the stainless steel liner for great grip and outstanding core strength. 4 3/4" double tooth bone and wood saw are great for clearing shooting lanes. Featuring a powerful, functional forward-swept blade with forward thumb rest for precision and downward pressure. Partially serrated edge; Nylon sheath. Main blade: 4 3/4,"l., 10"l. overall. 6 ozs. China.; WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; CO; CT; D.C.; MA or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Cutlery. SOG Revolver Seal Knife

Showcasing SOG's ingenuity and dependability, the FX-21 Revolver SEAL Knife is a versatile tool that delivers the durable good looks of a black TiNi finish. Perfect for sportsmen, law enforcement, or survival exercises, its unique two-in-one folding design pairs a double tooth survival saw with a sharp, durable steel blade that's partially serrated, so you can make quick work of any cutting tasks that come your way.

FX-21 Revolver SEAL Knife with Black TiNi Finish
At a Glance:

  • 4.75-inch partially-serrated blade crafted from 440A steel with black TiNi finish

  • SOG Double Tooth Saw is ideal for cutting wood
    or bone

  • Tough, lightweight glass-reinforced Nylon handle

  • Steel liners for core strength and long-term durability

  • Lifetime warranty backing materials and workmanship

  • The primary blade features a straight edge for clean slices and a serrated section for tough or fibrous materials. View larger.

    The FX-21 Revolver SEAL Knife comes with a durable nylon sheath.Sharp, Partially-Serrated Blade for Versatility
    Thanks to a 4.75-inch partially-serrated blade crafted from high-grade 440A cutlery steel, the Revolver's main cutting surface offers an optimal balance of value, durability, and edge retention for long-term reliability. The straight-edge portion of the blade delivers clean slices and is easy to sharpen, while the serrated portion is ideal for working with rope and other tough or fibrous materials. In addition, the blade's unique shape includes a curved, forward thumb rest that makes it easy to apply extra pressure to the cutting surface when necessary.

    Cut Bone and Wood with the SOG Double Tooth Saw
    Ideal for making quick cuts, even through wet wood, the proprietary SOG Double Tooth Saw makes the Revolver SEAL a true two-in-one tool. Simply close the knife blade into the handle and rotate the saw into cutting position, and you're ready to tackle bone, wood, and other tough materials without dulling or damaging your primary blade's cutting surface. An alternating tooth design allows the saw to grip while at the same time reducing friction for optimal cutting performance.

    Intuitive, Ergonomic Design for Safe, Accurate Handling
    Quick, accurate cuts are only possible if your knife or saw fits comfortably in your hand, and the Revolver SEAL delivers on this front, too. An overall length of 10 inches, the balanced feel of the double-blade design, and a contoured handle combine to let you maximize leverage while maintaining a comfortable grip, and the handle's textured surface prevents slippage for improved safety and precision handling.

    The handle is made of glass-reinforced nylon that's both tough and lightweight, and hiding inside it you'll find stainless steel liners to ensure overall strength and dependability. Plus the entire, dependable Revolver SEAL still weighs in at just six ounces for true portability.

    This FX-21 Revolver SEAL Knife comes with a durable nylon sheath, and it is backed by a lifetime warranty that protects against defects in manufacturing and materials.

    About SOG: Strong, Innovative Specialty Tools
    SOG originally stood for Studies and Observation Group, an elite joint services military group designed to handle covert operations during the Vietnam War. SOG Specialty Knives & Tools was founded in the spirit of this elite group and became the first knife manufacturer to offer an expanded line that included fixed blades, folding knives, and multipurpose tools.

    Each SOG product is created by company Founder and Chief Engineer, Spencer Frazer. Known for their uncompromising style and performance, these knives and tools showcase innovation, dependability, and a unique, futuristic style that has garnered awards and recognition worldwide. SOG products have also won favor among law enforcement, military, and industrial customers that rely on their tools to perform flawlessly in the toughest, most adverse conditions.

    What's in the Box
    FX-21 Revolver SEAL Knife with Black TiNi ...

    Thursday, February 23, 2012

    Victorinox Cutlery 6-Piece 4-1/2-Inch Wavy Edge With Pointed Tip Steak Knife Set, Black

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    RH Forschner by Victorinox is the knife of choice for professionals and consistently receives high accolades in product testing. This best-in-class commercial grade cutlery is now available for home use. RH Forschner by Victorinox knives feature high carbon, stainless steel blades, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade. Victorinox handles are ergonomically designed to minimize wrist tension. They provide a natural fit. A good heft and comfortable, positive grip are indications of a well-made knife. A sure-grip handle with a finger guard is valuable feature since the handle inevitably gets greasy, wet, or both. Although cutlery steel is naturally sanitary, materials and construction details of the handle minimize crevices what would offer hospitality to bacteria.

    • Set of six 4-1/2-inch steak knives with wavy serrated edge and pointed tips
    • Stamped stainless steel blades created with special tempering process to help preserve sharp edge
    • Ergonomically designed, NSF-approved black polypropylene handles
    • Will stand up to years of daily use without undue deterioration or wear
    • Hand washing recommended; limited lifetime warranty

    SOG Specialty Knives & Tools PE14 Pentagon Elite

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    SOG PE14 Pentagon Elite Knife. A tactical blade built to last! Popular among law enforcement and military, the Pentagon Elite Knife is stocked with SOG innovation. From the impeccable balance throughout to the low-shine bead-blasted blade and clip, you'll be set for all types of duty. Has an ergonomic, glass-reinforced Zytel handle for easy handling. VG-10 steel blade is partially serrated and cut to a shark-tooth tip for maximum effectiveness. More: SOG Arc Lock system for secure closure; Ambidextrous slotted thumb studs; Machine crew construction for durability; Reversible military-style clip to increase grip; HRC: 59-60; Measures 8 3/4" open, blade is 4" long x .135" thick; weighs 4.3 oz.; Order your elite SOG Knife today! WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; CO; CT; TN; D.C.; MA; Miami-Dade & Sarasota counties, FL; Canada or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Cutlery. SOG PE14 Pentagon Elite Knife

    • Easy one-hand opening and ambidextrous Arc-Lock
    • 4-inch bead blasted partially serrated spear point VG-10 stainless steel blade
    • Durable and rugged Black Zytel handle with stainless steel liners
    • Reversible pocket clip
    • Overall length: 8.75-inches, Weight: 4.3-ounces

    Victorinox Swiss Army Work Champ Pocket Knife (Red)

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    In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. In 1897, he crafted the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife. Since that time, the Elsener family has continued to craft tools in the Victorinox tradition of in genius design, durability, and quality. This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of first class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship. Remember, if it doesn't say Victorinox, it's not the Original Swiss Army Knife.

    The Swiss Army WorkChamp Pocket Knife is a knife with a selection of 13 useful tools. Precision crafted in Switzerland, this knife is constructed with an acid-resistant plastic and aluminum handle, and 100-percent stainless-steel components that will hold their edge and last for years. The WorkChamp is lightweight and measures 4.375 inches when closed. This Swiss Army knife features: large locking blade; can opener with small screwdriver; bottle opener with large screwdriver and wire stripper; reamer; corkscrew; key ring; locking blade; wood saw; scissors; long, small Phillips screwdriver; and metal saw with metal file.

    The tweezers and a toothpick pull out of the ends of the WorkChamp, and it is even equipped with a handy key ring. As with all Swiss Army knives, the WorkChamp knife comes with a lifetime warranty.



    • Pocket knife includes 13 useful tools
    • Features large locking blade, can opener with small screwdriver, corkscrew, locking blade, wood saw, scissors, and more
    • 100% stainless-steel components precision-made in Switzerland
    • Measures 4.375 inches when closed
    • Covered by lifetime warranty

    Wednesday, February 22, 2012

    M-tech Rescue Team Fixed Blade Survival Knife (10.25-Inch)

    Conquer the wilderness with the Rescue Team Survival Knife by M-Tech. This durable knife features a full tang blade forged from 440 Stainless Steel and coated in a Teflon finish in the Tanto shape. The handle has been crafted of a hard rubber for superior grip. Carry this knife by your side as you trek into the darkest wilderness with the included nylon sheath.

    • Features include: 440 Stainless Steel Full Tang
    • Tanto Shaped Blade with Teflon CoatingBlade Length: 5.25 inches
    • Hard Rubber HandleOverall Dimensions: 10.25 x 1.125 x 2.125 inches
    • Nylon Sheath with Belt Loop

    Victorinox 40570 Cutlery 6-Inch Chef's Knife, Black Fibrox Handle

    The R H Forschner by Victorinox Chef's Knife features high carbon, stainless steel blade, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade.

    • Versatile 6-inch chef's knife sized for comfort; designed for chopping, mincing, and dicing
    • High carbon stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention
    • Blade stamped from cold-rolled steel; bolsterless edge for use of entire blade and ease of sharpening
    • Textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed Fibrox handle for balance and comfort; NSF approved
    • Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty; made in Switzerland

    Guns Illustrated 2011: The Latest Guns, Specs & Prices (Guns Illustrated: The Journal Of Gun Buffs)

    YOUR GO-TO GUIDE FOR GUNS, AMMO & GEAR

    Get the complete low-down on what's new in the shooting industry with Guns Illustrated 2011. Stuffed with photos and behind-the-scenes peeks at today's hottest guns and gear, Guns Illustrated 2011 is an economical guide to the latest and greatest guns, shooting supplies and accessories. Before you spend another dollar on guns or gear, arm yourself with the facts-with Guns Illustrated 2011!



    IT'S ALL HERE!



  • Reports from the Field

  • Handguns

  • Rifles

  • Shotguns

  • Ammo

  • Reloading Supplies

  • Optics

  • Airguns

  • Black Powder

  • Informative Articles on Special-Interest Guns

  • Ballistics Tables

  • Manufacturers Directory

  • And more

    • Title: Guns Illustrated 2011: The Latest Guns, Specs & Prices (Guns Illustrated: The Journal of Gun Buffs)
    • Author: Dan Shideler
    • ISBN: 1440213925
    • Publisher: Gun Digest Books
    • Pub Date: 2010-09-18



  • M-Tech Folding Knife Stiletto Pocket Pearl White

    The thin line design offers superb performance without the risk of roughing up your palms! The 2 7/8", 420 stainless steel blade is equipped with a thumb stub for easy one hand opening. The custom pearl handle adds masculine appeal. 7 1/4" overall. Folding knife - not automatic, not spring loaded.

    • Measurements: 7 1/4 inches overall, 2 7/8 inch blade length
    • 420 Stainless Steel Blade Construction
    • Thumb Stud Included for Easy One Hand Opening
    • Pearl Handle Covering
    • Makes a Great Gift

    Meyerco Maxx-Q Tactical Assisted Opener Honed Knife

    Darrel Ralph's incredible custom and mid-tech designs are prized collector's pieces that are always in extremely high demand. Now the distinctive styling and function of his knives are available to everyone at a price that fits every budget. The Maxx-Q is a production version of Ralph's groundbreaking "gunhammer" designs, which use a uniquely shaped "flipper" designed after the hammer of a semi-auto pistol. By itself or in combination with Ralph's patented assisted-opening mechanism, the flipper provides amazingly quick blade deployment with a flick of your index finger. The Maxx-Q's G-10 handle features Ralph's signature 3-D machining for a positive, comfortable grip and houses its stout liner lock mechanism. It's scientifically engineered blade design combines a slightly recurved mid-blade section with a reinforced tip to provide an extraordinary combination of cutting power and penetration. Blade length is 3-1/2" with an overall length of 8". Comes in a stealthy black "tactical" coating.

    • Handle Edge: Contoured G-10/Honed
    • Carry Mode: SS Clip
    • Blade Length: 3-1/2"
    • Overall Length: 8"
    • This item is not for sale in some specific zip codes

    Internet Business - Easy Money Or Hard Knocks

    Websites necessities or basics:
    Host/Server - to store all your files and images. E-mail and other perks. $8 to $12 month
    Purchase your domain - www. mysite. com $8 to $???
    Merchant/Credit Card service -Credit Card processing. This is a low price. $25Month, $15 service charge, and 30 cents per transaction and 2.5% of sales. (OUCH!)
    Paypal - You can use Paypal for your payment option. It's free. I don't use it. Nothing is free.
    Rent a ready-made store - Now you can go with a company who will host your site and provide a storefront for you. They will even give you products to sell. These are usually database type and provide no SEO. In other words, the only people who purchase from your site are your friends and family. No one can find your site in the Internet desert. You're on page 200 (if lucky). They run from $40 to $200 month.

    Find a wholesaler? No problem, everyone is a wholesaler. What do you want to sell? Leather, Home Dcor, Knives and Swords, Collectibles or maybe Kitchen cookware?
    Where are the real wholesalers? The ones they buy from. There are many scams and scam tools for sale out there. Now try ordering from them. Late? Back Ordered? Packing? drop ship costs? Shipping & Handling Costs? Drop ship or Inventory? Taxes???

    Build your site - There are many templates out there that look good but if you don't know how to program HTML forget it. You will probably buy a book or software that shows us dummies that we can create HTML websites without having to know HTML. On the outside it looks good, but on the inside they stink. How are you going to find the time and keep up with the latest in this "part time business"? Search Engine robots don't like bad programming among other things.

    Gather Information - Now that you have a wholesaler, download all the prices and images. Create your spreadsheets to upload all the product information (change them to CSV or some delimited format. Or you may have to do this one at a time Ahhh!
    Fix the images - Adjust the resolution, size, etc. to fit your WebPages. Get the right software to do thisIt will save you days of work and cost. I hope you get this done before the prices change or the item is discontinued. Remember that if you have more than one wholesaler, you have more than one tax and drop ship charge. You also have different information and images. They could be in other formats.
    My wife and I thought an Internet Shopping Mall would be so cool. We could have different stores, oh boyThat's where the name MallAboutTown.com came from. Oh yeah. Now you have to have a logo and a theme and all the right colors and, and, and.
    It's kinda like building a house.

    SEO (Search Engine Optimization) - You should have been thinking about this from the start. Buy links, buy PPC (Pay Per Click) advertising, buy search engine submissions, buy content, submit articles and link to directories and other Websites, read, read, read and determine who is telling the truth.
    After all the smoke clears, you will be in the hole a few bucks. When that first sale comes in you will feel like that golfer getting a hole in one. Then you're back at it, harder than ever. It's an addiction. I guess it could be described as the spouse that won't leave an abused relationship. Like any business, Internet business is not for the short-term commitment. There is so much I had to leave out because many things depend on what direction you take on this journey. Good Luck, remember if it's too good to be true..

    Our advice is to personally talk to someone that is successfully operating E-commerce site, (not on e-bay) and get the facts. This is what made E-bay so popular. But even E-bay can be tough.
    Good Luck,

    Marc and Kemella Allyn

    About the Author:

    By: Marc and Kem

    Marc and Kem own www.mallabouttown.com and bring their personal experience for your use. Thank You for supporting our ministry www.allaboutthecross.com

    Christmas Party Like It's 1959!

    The first thing you need to do is choose your guest list and sent out invitations. Competent 50s hostesses always made sure they planned ahead, so they could relax and enjoy the party too. Contrary to popular belief, they had as much interest in slaving away in the kitchen while everyone else was having fun as we have.

    The secret to success for a 50s host and hostess was planning. Decide who you are going to invite, check that they will be available, and issue invitations at least two weeks ahead. Give your invitations some retro sparkle. Look on the Internet for cool retro clip art, or find some retro scrapbooking embellishments to give your invitations the right look.

    Now you can plan the menu and the entertainment. Knowing what you are going to serve means you can prepare some dishes a day or two ahead, which frees you from running around the kitchen. A smart party giver will also plan to cut down on the washing up, by using cook ware that doubles as serving ware and stocking up on disposable serving plates.

    Today there is a much greater choice of design in disposable table ware, including knives and forks, so there is no need to trade elegance for convenience.

    If you are serving a traditional Christmas dinner, plan it as a buffet rather than a sit down meal. Serve turkey or a rib roast, with roast potatoes, green beans and mashed sweet potato in their own serving dishes. Add a big salad such as Waldorf or Caesar, or try your hand at creating that 50s favorite, an aspic salad ring.

    Fill a ring mold with chopped tomatoes, avocado and grated apple. Dissolve an envelope of gelatin in hot water and add to two cups of tomato juice. Pour it over the salad in the ring mold (add another packet of gelatin and two more cups of juice if it is a large mold). Cool in the fridge until the gelatin is set. This can be prepared ahead.

    Surround the feast with cranberry sauce and brown gravy, stuffing, bread rolls and butter and mayonnaise.

    A 50s Christmas was all about the cookies, so make sure your dessert menu is groaning with them. If you like to bake, prepare some old fashioned favorites like springerle, jumbles, Kris Kringles and ginger cookies a day or two ahead, or shop for old fashioned varieties to serve on pretty Christmas plates. A big iced fruitcake is a must, and dessert should include at least one homely and traditional sweet pie, such as eggnog or spiced apple.

    Now for the entertainment: If you have a collection of 50s records and something to play them on, you're set, otherwise, buy or borrow a turntable and some records. If you want to start collecting records and an old turntable to play them on, ebay is a great place to start looking.

    Another great way to add music is to hire a jukebox stocked with classic hits, or, if you are planning a really big bash, you can hire a live cover band that plays all the golden oldies right in your yard.

    But don't stop at music. Many classic TV hits from the 50s and 60s are now available on DVD, like The Dick Van Dyke Show and Bonanza. Have them playing on your TV, with bowls of popcorn and retro candies that you can buy online.

    You don't have to redecorate your whole house for the party, but have a look around charity shops and dollar stores for cheap items that you can use to give your party space a retro feel. Album covers, retro serving dishes and table ware, and big cushions for guests to perch on all add to the ambience.

    Try to dress in the mood too - dirndl skirts, big 50s dresses and classic court shoes can all be found at inexpensive charity shops. Games were popular at 50s parties, so toss a game of charades or Trivial Pursuit into the mix if things look like slowing down.

    The most important thing to remember is that 50s parties were all about people having fun - so get out your dancing shoes and jive away!

    About the Author:

    By: Sandra Canfield

    S Canfield, owner of Accent the Party selling many different types and themes of unique wedding party favors, bridal shower favors and Christmas Holiday party favors.

    Victorinox Altius #153; 2.0 Cortina - Black

    victorinox
    Zip-Around Travel Document Holder

    • Deluxe travel organizer with pockets for passport, airline tickets and different types of currency
    • Seven credit card pockets make finding important cards easy
    • Zippered storage

    Tuesday, February 21, 2012

    Whittling Twigs & Branches: Unique Birds, Flowers, Trees & More From Easy-To-Find Wood

    This complete reference details the unique whittling technique invented and mastered by Chris Lubkemann for producing perfect curls of wood that can be used for carving birds, evergreen trees, and flowers. Photos and drawings accompany detailed instructions for producing amazingly convincing feathers, needles, and flower petals. One "Rooster" project guides carvers step-by-step through the entire process. Both beginning and advanced whittlers will benefit from this updated edition, which includes both basic techniques and complex patterns.


    • Title: Whittling Twigs & Branches: Unique Birds, Flowers, Trees & More from Easy-To-Find Wood
    • Author: Ernest C Lubkemann
    • ISBN: 1565232364
    • Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
    • Pub Date: 2004-09-01



        • ISBN13: 9781565232365
        • Condition: New
        • Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

    Victorinox Swiss Army Silver Tech Signature Lite Pocket Knife

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    The ultimate in cool, yet still so hot. Introducing Silver Tech, the latest pocket tool offering from Victorinox. Sleek, cutting edge design meets legendary convenience in this modern-day classic.

    The ultimate in cool, the Silver Tech Signature Lite pocketknife fuses a sleek, cutting-edge design with legendary Swiss Army convenience. The Signature Lite--which measures a mere 2.25 inches long--is stylishly sheathed in a high-tech silver housing with the familiar Victorinox logo on the side. More importantly, the Signature Lite contains several handy mini-tools, including a small blade, a nail file with a screwdriver tip, scissors, an LED mini light, a retractable ballpoint pen, and a key ring for easy transport. It's like a pocket-sized toolbox and desk accessory all in one.



    The Signature Lite is stylishly cased in a high-tech silver housing. As with all Victorinox items, the Signature Lite is made to exacting standards, with dozens of steps going into its construction. Victorinox attends to every detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each individual tool has been hardened in a different way to stand up to its designated use. The Signature Lite weighs 1.9 ounces and carries a lifetime warranty.

    Signature Lite Tools

    • Small blade
    • Nail file with screwdriver tip
    • Scissors
    • Retractable ballpoint pen
    • LED mini light
    • Key ring

    About Victorinox
    In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The original product dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor for versatility.

    • Compact Swiss Army pocketknife for around-the-house use
    • Enclosed in high-tech silver housing made to exacting Victorinox standards
    • Small blade; nail file with screwdriver tip
    • LED mini light; retractable ballpoint pen
    • Measures 2.25 inches long; lifetime warranty

    SOG Specialty Knives & Tools S10B-K Tech Bowie, Black TiNi

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    SOG Tech Bowie Knife. Modern technology and materials make it a top - notch working knife! Not to mention it just looks incredible! All the metal parts are satin finished stainless steel and coated in SOG's proprietary Hardcased TiNi deep black coating. Offset against this, the tactile Kraton rubber handle nods to tradition with the use of interspaced white washers. This has never been accomplished before and provides an awesome look. The thick (.240") AUS 8 blade is topped off with a faceted tip that is a SOG signature and completes the total package. The details: Blade length: 6.4" x .24"; Overall length: 11"; Weight: 11.2 oz.; Edge: Straight; Steel: AUS 8; HRC: 57-58; Handle: Kraton; Finish: Hardcased Black TiNi; Sheath: Kydex. Get yours today! WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Bowie / Fighting Knives. Bowie / Fighting Knives cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; CO; CT; AL; FL; Peoria, IL; TN; D.C.; MA or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Bowie / Fighting Knives. SOG Tech Bowie Knife, Black TiNi

    • Classic SOG knife shape with modern materials and influences
    • 6.4-inch straight edge black TiNi coated AUS8 stainless steel blade
    • Grippy and comfortable Kraton rubber handle with stainless steel crossguard and pommel
    • Hard side Kydex sheath
    • Overall length: 11-inches, Weight: 11.2-ounces

    Monday, February 20, 2012

    Vortex Tube: The Perfect Cooling Solution

    On the other hand, Cold Gun Air coolant System replaces messy mist systems, cools dry machining operations with clean, cold air. Again component cooler offers a clean, safe way to test electronic components using -40F (-40C) air. It ends thermal shock and the environmental problems associated with expendable aerosols.

    Nowadays, there are also mini cooler variety of vortex tube that prevents burning, melting and heat related breakage on small parts with 20F (-7C) air. It is ideal for small tools, blades, sewing needles, and lenses.

    It is found that a Vortex Tube can convert an ordinary supply of compressed air into cold air at -50F (-46C) on one end, up to 260F (127C) on the other. But they are commonly used to cool electronic controls, machining operations, gas samples, and environmental chambers etc.

    Online shopping for a Vortex Tube :
    With the advent of online shopping in this new technological era, the vortex tube is also available online. You can order for them anytime, right from your home or office, provided you have a good internet connection. Other compressed air-operated products like air knife or rather air knives are also available online today. Some companies like Streamtek Corp. even ship you an equivalent model FREE when you register online.

    About the Author:

    By: peterkedar

    We sell our Air Knives, Vortex Tube with a standard machined .002 Stainless Steel shim which will work for most applications. If you would like more information regarding STREAMTEK Air Knife log on to online and see option may be best for you.

    Surprising Groomsmen With Cool Groomsmen Gifts

    In order for you to come up with great groomsmen gifts, you need to think of your groomsmen. Ask yourself about the things that your groomsmen will surely enjoy to have, be it related to their profession, hobbies, past time and lifestyle.

    For groomsmen who are sports enthusiast, sports related gifts would be the best choices. But of course, you want to choose gifts according to their specific favorite sports. Example, for a golfer groomsman you may consider an Executive Golf Putter Set. With a shaft and cup crafted of Brazilian cherry, this gift set will definitely impress your groomsmen. You can make this gift more special by engraving your groomsman's name or initial on a brass plated that is included on the box. Or perhaps you may think about this Fairway Golf Themed Cufflinks. These Golf Themed Cufflinks are the perfect accent for your groomsmen' wedding day tuxedos, and for yours, too! With a design that recalls the insignia of a country club, you and your groomsmen can form your own exclusive golf association. These exquisite cufflinks add a distinctive touch to French cuff business shirts and black tie alike, always carrying the memory of your wedding day!

    You may also consider some popular gifts for groomsmen such as pocket knives and flasks. Go with personalized pocket knives like this Personalized Multi-Tool Pliers & Light. This Personalized Multi-Tool Pliers and Light makes a phenomenally handy groomsmen gift. This multi-function pocket knife and tool is designed to be carried with you on the go and at the ready whenever you should need one of its many useful tools. Not sacrificing style for function this practical groomsman gift is also quite handsome especially when monogrammed with your groomsman's initials. For personalized flasks, one good suggestion is this Bryson Personalized Textured Flask. This personalized flask is a perfect gift for a fun-loving groomsman, and a fantastic accessory for tailgate parties, fishing trips, and any occasion where the invitation reads B.Y.O.B.

    Aside from opting for engraved gifts, there are also embroidered gifts you may give to your buddies. Included are embroidered sports bags and weekender bags. You may consider this Personalized Groomsmen Canvas Travel Bag because even your groomsmen have necessities they need to carry with them. This Personalized Men Canvas Travel Bag has a practical strap to make travel easy and convenient. Boasting 6 interior pockets made of mesh and nylon this clever toiletry bag will keep all of his toiletries neat and organized. The inside of this rugged men's 600 denier polyester travel bag is lined for easy clean-up.

    Other cool choices for your groomsmen include personalized leather gifts, engraved pocket watches, engraved beer mugs and personalized business card cases.

    About the Author:

    By: Jnet Verra

    Jnet is an author for a variety of lifestyle issues and topics. If you're looking for best groomsmen gift, visit the website Mygroomsmengifts.com and choose from their products. Shop for groomsmen gifts online!

    Whittling Twigs & Branches: Unique Birds, Flowers, Trees & More From Easy-To-Find Wood

    victorinox swiss army knives
    This complete reference details the unique whittling technique invented and mastered by Chris Lubkemann for producing perfect curls of wood that can be used for carving birds, evergreen trees, and flowers. Photos and drawings accompany detailed instructions for producing amazingly convincing feathers, needles, and flower petals. One "Rooster" project guides carvers step-by-step through the entire process. Both beginning and advanced whittlers will benefit from this updated edition, which includes both basic techniques and complex patterns.


    • Title: Whittling Twigs & Branches: Unique Birds, Flowers, Trees & More from Easy-To-Find Wood
    • Author: Ernest C Lubkemann
    • ISBN: 1565232364
    • Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
    • Pub Date: 2004-09-01



        • ISBN13: 9781565232365
        • Condition: New
        • Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Tracking provided on most orders. Buy with Confidence! Millions of books sold!

    Sunday, February 19, 2012

    Victorinox 4-3/4-Inch Straight-Edge Pointed-Tip Steak Knife, Set Of 6, Rosewood Handles

    victorinox knives
    RH Forschner by Victorinox is the knife of choice for professionals and consistently receives high accolades in product testing. This best-in-class commercial grade cutlery is now available for home use. RH Forschner by Victorinox knives feature high carbon, stainless steel blades, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade. Victorinox handles are ergonomically designed to minimize wrist tension. They provide a natural fit. A good heft and comfortable, positive grip are indications of a well-made knife. A sure-grip handle with a finger guard is valuable feature since the handle inevitably gets greasy, wet, or both. Although cutlery steel is naturally sanitary, materials and construction details of the handle minimize crevices what would offer hospitality to bacteria.

    • Set of 6 straight-edge, pointed-tip steak knives tucked in a press-fit storage box
    • High carbon stainless-steel blades provide maximum sharpness and edge retention; conical ground through length and depth for a wider break point; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer
    • Blades stamped from cold-rolled steel; bolsterless edges for use of entire blades and ease of sharpening
    • Beautiful, classic rosewood handles are ergonomically designed for balance and comfort; riveted for durability
    • Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; expertly made in Switzerland

    Progressive International Grip-N-Twist Jar Opener

    assisted opening knives
    Progressive International is your source for the widest range of functional, inventive, and fun kitchen tools and great ideas put into practice. Our in-house designers spend hours in the kitchen coming up with ways to improve on a variety of traditional tasks and tools. Established in 1973, our commitment to quality and service allows us to offer a broad selection of quality kitchenware and other household products. Progressive's Grip N Twist Jar Opener opens a variety of jars without damaging lids. Its powerful suction cup attaches directly to a jar lid for easy opening. The comfortable, soft-grip handle provides extra strength and support when turning a lid. A stainless steel friction plate is added for additional durability and a plastic seal remover is incorporated into the design. When not in use the Grip N Twist Opener lays flat for convenient storing. Dishwasher safe. Patent pending.

    • Opens a variety of jars using a powerful suction cup
    • Stainless steel friction plate and plastic seal remover incorporated into the design
    • Comfortable soft-grip handle provides extra strength and support while turning
    • Dishwasher safe; lays flat for convenient storage
    • Patent-pending design from Progressive International

    KA-BAR Fighting/Utility Serrated Edge Knife With Hard Sheath, Black

    hunting knife
    All black knife in a fixed blade design and straight edged blade

    Equipped with a partially serrated edge, the full-size Ka-Bar utility knife makes it easy to cut looped and synthetic materials. The knife blade is made of 1095 Cro-Van steel, an easy-to-sharpen carbon steel that keeps its edge well. The manmade Kraton G handle, meanwhile, is comfortable in the hand. Other features include a clip point, a flat grind, and a 20-degree edge angle.

    Specifications

    • Stamp: USA
    • Edge angle: 20 degrees
    • Blade: 1095 Cro-Van steel
    • Pocket clip: N/A
    • Lock style: N/A
    • Grind: Flat
    • Handle material: Kraton G
    • Blade length: 7 inches
    • Overall length: 11-3/4 inches
    • Weight: 0.65 pounds


    • Black utility knife with partially serrated edge
    • Easy-to-sharpen blade made of 1095 Cro-Van steel
    • Manmade Kraton G handle fits comfortably in the hand
    • 20-degree edge angle; 7-inch blade length
    • Measures 11-3/4 inches overall; weighs 0.65 pounds

    Saturday, February 18, 2012

    SOG Specialty Knives And Tools AC-10 Mini AutoClip, 2.86-Inch Blade

    SOG Auto Clip Knife is a serious blade for a practical price!SAVE BIG! You said "encore." SOG listened. The versatile Auto Clip Lockback is back for another go-around. But this is no mere re-issue. SOG's renowned knifesmiths have kept everything you loved about the original and improved the rest. Spring-activated clip allows variable-thickness edges with no compromise on operation. An adjustable thumb stud lets you customize the feel for your hand. And the non-slip "basket weave" grip makes it easier to hang onto than ever. Price clipper: Two-directional, high-gloss satin finish; 420 stainless steel shine; Zytel handle; Includes pocket clip.; Blade: 2 7/8"l. (6 13/16"l. overall), 1 13/16 ozs. China.; Order yours today! WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; D.C.; MA or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Cutlery. SOG Auto Clip Knife

    • Folding knife with spring tension pocket clip
    • 2.86-Inch satin polished 420 stainless steel blade
    • Glass-reinforced Zytel handle
    • Spring tension pocket clip
    • Overall length: 6-3/4-Inches; Weight: 1.7-Pounds

    Victorinox Overnight Essentials Kit,Black,One Size

    victorinox swiss army
    Small Toiletry Case

    • Antibacterial Inner Lining Prevents The Growth Of Odor-, Mildew- And Mold-Causing Bacteria
    • Wide opening provides easy access to items
    • Stores and organizes toiletries in a divided mesh panel on one side and a spill-proof zippered pocket on the other
    • Nylon

    Use Air Knife And Vortex Tube As Ultimate Cooling Options

    The many advantages of using this tool for your instant cooling requirements are that they are user friendly and very easy to use. This is because they have the capability to cool without any refrigerants and do not have any moving parts ensuring trouble free operation and requires very less maintenance. Moreover other machineries used for cooling, the vortex tube do not use electricity and helps in saving energy and costly bills. Another advantage of the vortex tube is that they are lightweight and compact and makes for easy installation. The most common place where this tool is used is environmental chambers, gas samples, machining operations, and electronic chambers.

    Most of the vortex tube varieties available today are made of either Stainless Steel or Anodized Aluminum. Of these the latter is more popular as they are cost effective solutions that are as effective in almost all kinds of applications. And if noise is your problem area then it is to be mentioned here that today there are vortex tubes and cabinet panel cooler varieties that come with great features to keep noise levels down.

    Just like the vortex tube, the air knife is also used for various purposes. Of these its capacity to offer instant spot cooling makes it a much sought after tool in various industry sectors. Today, they are used in food packaging industry, canned food and beverages, just to mention a few. The air knife is an economical as well as eco-friendly option compared to its other spot cooling counterparts. Apart from the standard varieties nowadays you can also get customized air knives that are designed to meet your specific requirements.

    About the Author:

    By: peterkedar

    Author is associated with Streamtek Corp. Industries a leading vortex tube and cabinet cooling system manufacturer and supplier. STREAMTEK cabinet panel cooler for electronic control panels and also supplies compressed air knife and vortex tube for spot cooling needs.

    Friday, February 17, 2012

    Victorinox Swiss Army Men's Summit XLT Chronograph Watch #24011

    Ideal for every day use, the Summit XLT Chrono wil

    • Swiss Army Summit XLT Collection
    • Movement - Analog Quartz
    • Water Resistant - 10Atm(100meters/330 Feet)
    • Case Diameter - 41 MM
    • Crystal - Mineral Crystal

    Darrel Ralph .45 Assisted Opener, Satin Wood

    assisted opening knives
    Wood handle. Measures 4-3/8" closed. CS.

    Victorinox Swiss Army Tomo Knife Yellow

    victorinox swiss army knives
    Victorinox Swiss Army Tomo Series is a new collection that puts a modern twist on our classic pocket tool. The new Tomo Knife collection captures the essence of our best selling Classic, while featuring a rectangular shape and sleek design. Tomo, which means friend and companion in Japanese, gives the characteristic shape of the pocket knife a completely new look, without doing away with any of its tried and true functions. The small companion combines renowned design from Japan with Swiss precision and quality. The design and packaging are the work Japanese designer Kazuma Yamaguchi. His designs are just as useful as they are aesthetically appealing, and are featured in the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art) in Los Angeles and other design shops under the design label ABITAX.

    • New design by ABITAX founder Kazuma Yamaguchi of the very popular Classic SD
    • 5 functions include: Blade, nail file with nail cleaner, scissors, and key ring
    • Swiss made with rectangular shape and sleek design
    • Lifetime guarantee
    • Less than two inches long and weights less than an ounce

    Thursday, February 16, 2012

    Knives 2007: The World's Greatest Knife Book

    assisted openers
    A Stunning Showcase of Knives

    Each knife featured in Knives 2007, whether plain or fancy, a fixed blade or a folder, is drop-dead gorgeous. Each exhibits the finest workmanship in the land, the most high-tech materials, modern methods and incredible artistry. Weave your way through a dreamscape of colossal cutlery as you take in more than 1,000 color photos.

    Find out what "trends" in knives have knife enthusiasts scrambling to add to their collections. Discover the "State of the Art" in knives and learn what groundbreaking "Factory Trends" are enlivening production knife lines around the world.

    Whether you're interested in hunting knives or swords, assisted-opening folders, or daggers, tantos or slip joints, the world of knives is revealed in this blockbuster edition of Knives 2007!

    • Title: Knives 2007: The World's Greatest Knife Book
    • Author: Joe Kertzman
    • ISBN: 0896894274
    • Publisher: Gun Digest Books
    • Pub Date: 2006-10-04



    Knives 2007: The World's Greatest Knife Book

    assisted opening knives
    A Stunning Showcase of Knives

    Each knife featured in Knives 2007, whether plain or fancy, a fixed blade or a folder, is drop-dead gorgeous. Each exhibits the finest workmanship in the land, the most high-tech materials, modern methods and incredible artistry. Weave your way through a dreamscape of colossal cutlery as you take in more than 1,000 color photos.

    Find out what "trends" in knives have knife enthusiasts scrambling to add to their collections. Discover the "State of the Art" in knives and learn what groundbreaking "Factory Trends" are enlivening production knife lines around the world.

    Whether you're interested in hunting knives or swords, assisted-opening folders, or daggers, tantos or slip joints, the world of knives is revealed in this blockbuster edition of Knives 2007!

    • Title: Knives 2007: The World's Greatest Knife Book
    • Author: Joe Kertzman
    • ISBN: 0896894274
    • Publisher: Gun Digest Books
    • Pub Date: 2006-10-04



    Fred And Friends Sharp Act Knife Sharpener

    cool knives
    Fred and friends sharp act knife sharpener.

    • Fun and functional

    Wednesday, February 15, 2012

    Wenger 16803 Swiss Army Knife Evogrip 81 Ergonomic Design Non-Slip Handles 1.75-Inch Thin Pen Blade Stainless Steel

    The EvoGrip 81 knife from Wenger offers 6 implements and 7 functions, making it ideal for almost any use. It features ergonomic handles with rubber accents, 1.8" springless scissors, a nail file and cleaner, and much more!

    • 6 implements with 7 functions
    • 1.75" pen blade, stainless steel, 1.8" springless scissor with serrated self sharpening design
    • nail file, nail cleaner, toothpick, tweezer, key ring
    • non-slip rubber grip points on handles
    • 0.7 oz.

    Victorinox Cutlery 10-Inch Curved Cimeter, Black Fibrox Handle

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    The R H Forschner by Victorinox Cimeter Knife features high carbon, stainless steel blade, hand finished at Victorinox in Switzerland by skilled craftsmen. A special tempering process is used to produce an edge that can be resharpened over and over again, so the knife can keep its original sharpness throughout the entire life of the blade. Victorinox handles are ergonomically designed to minimize wrist tension. They provide a natural fit. A good heft and comfortable, positive grip are indications of a well-made knife. A sure-grip handle with a finger guard is valuable feature since the handle inevitably gets greasy, wet, or both. Although cutlery steel is naturally sanitary, materials and construction details of the handle minimize crevices what would offer hospitality to bacteria.

    • Primarily for butchering large pieces of meat, cimeters also work well for slicing meats, roasts, turkeys and more
    • High carbon stainless-steel blade provides maximum sharpness and edge retention; conical ground through length and depth for a wider break point; ice tempered to sustain sharpness longer
    • Blade stamped from cold-rolled steel; bolsterless edge for use of entire blade and ease of sharpening
    • Patented Fibrox handles are textured, slip resistant, and ergonomically designed for balance and comfort; NSF approved
    • Hand washing recommended; lifetime warranty against manufacturer defects; expertly made in Switzerland

    Style Meets Function And Technology Gets A Human Touch

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    WHEN Tom Cruise uses it, a technology is out there. He did it in "Mission Impossible," with the processor tape. More newly in "Collateral," where he drama an unkempt but polite hit man, he supplies the key information about his victims on a U.S.B. guide.

    U.S.B. burst memories, the tiny brushwood that attribute to processor ports and convey records from one processor to another, are variously called burst guides, thumb guides or dongles by their users.

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    The form Mr. Cruise employs is at slightest a debonair one, as slim, silver and sinister as his force. It is an Executive fastens? Form from PNY Technologies.

    The humble dongle, with Tom Cruise, becomes a star.

    Like many new technologies, dongles have been intended in many guises. They are sincerely chips in synthetic suitcases. They can take all sorts of outdoor affects. Some are quaint and iMac chocolate cute, for students. Some fleece inside purloin knives, pens, key rings and even wristwatches. There is amulet like forms, damaged around the peninsula on lanyards, imitating archaic vials of perfumes or unguents.

    Most outrageously, there are novelty forms of U.S.B. disguised inside bits of synthetic sushi, and sincerely wacky thumb guides unknown inside mock thumbs.

    New technologies can be intended as pieces of gear or as brashness - and regularly simultaneously. Gadgets are ornaments for geeks, one guess has it, but good mean manages to change gadgetry into tool and accessory - into gifts.

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    "Good gifts come in classic liquids to everyday ageless harms, like breach a container of mauve."

    As an example of technology made singular and effective, Mr. Leisure points to a digital photo tape he fashioned for Brookston. "It's something you could give your mom," he said. "It is what you do with digital technology to make it important."

    Mr. Harden said, "Mean can regularly technology, and make it into a loving and welcoming experience." Among his clients are Frog pond, which produces electronics meant at children and their parents, and Rio. With the Carbon MP3 player for Rio, he fashioned a well credible alternative look to the bipod.

    With the shining - and intimidating - example of the Apple bipod ever in tends, meanders are annoying.

    The bipod has spun off a limitless activity of accessories - quaint and protective suitcases, tabletop preachers and so on. Called "Para yield," such add-ons embrace waterproof suitcases from a party called H20 and preachers and boom boxes that pump the sound from the congenial little wafer.

    But the bipod's sway extends foster. Perhaps for those exhausted by the strident competing claims of the newest, record technology, plainer means have been screening plea. The force of the bipod is evident in plain rubber-encrusted radios from Leon or the big-knobbed Tivoli radios.

    The simple bare position of the bipod means and the revolve-on-a-settle theme of their faces cast a letter of complexity made plain. They echo the mid-century modernist simplicity - classicism that outlasted the technology - of the radios and phonographs that Dieter Rams intended for Braun.

    Digital technology does not propose the same comforting corporal cues that aided meanders of mechanical yield. But its flexibility of affect opens the way to more imaginative expression.

    Ellen Glassman, a meaner with Sony, devised a radio and CD player in a affect many women immediately associated with an sundown bag. The newest Sony MP3 players are about the range and affect of U.S.B. guides and come arrange to be damaged around the peninsula, decorated in dark, sparkler-like hues.

    Some judge that the mean of the tech piece should preach to its function. "I can't see an Art Deco P.D.A. or bipod," said Sam Farber, the legendary mean entrepreneur who established the Coco and Oxon kitchen-invention position.

    In more than a decade at Michael Graves mean in Princeton, N.J., Donald plunk has worked with board devising household, singular and company yield.

    "A good gift makes a connection, and a good mean does, too," Mr. Plunk said. A high-tech gift must greet the same requirements as any other, he said.

    "It provides a liquid to a unruly," Mr. Plunk said. "It means a green way of looking at something so the qualities that receives it thinks of you when they use it. They say: 'How sharp, you thought about some part of my life and how to make it work. You didn't just go through the motions on this gift.' "

    Correction: Nov. 15, 2005, Tuesday: An condition in the singular Circuits split on Nov. 2 about meaning high-technology yield as gifts misidentified one party that uses the navy of Whipsaw, a consulting strong. The client is Leapfrog, not Frog pond.

    We hope that you have found this article interesting and eye catching to say the least. Its objective is to entertain and inform.

    About the Author:

    By: Miguel Migs

    Miguel Migs writes for www.mohboston2006.org where you can find out more about Mohboston2006 and other topics.