Maybe you should do the math on Life Membership, that is, assuming you ain't no spring chicken. As I recall, the break-even point was 10 years. Ifin you figger you got 10 good years left, go for it. Hahahaha
You are probably correct about having to buy your Member Knife. The mind isn't what it used to be, and I got another Peanut for Life Membership which I thought they gave me, but I coulda paid for that one too.
Howard, I don't think my mind ever was what it used to be! LOL But i did have to buy my member knife. I don't know about the life member knife. As far as I know it could come with life membership.
At 67 I have to wonder if life membership would pay for me. If the break even point is ten years or so, that would put me near eighty.
I do agree that the break even is bout 10 years but Life Memberalso opens up your buying capabilities with the Annual Club knives where you can buy any if the three offered, Life, Regular or Junior member or all three and if all three you can get your Life never number on them.
The thing I like most is I can buy any of the three offered.
$20 a year for regular membership. 7 1/2 years. I think I can make it for 7 1/2 years. Though some days I don't feel like it. LOL! Life Member it is. Should I wait until my dues are due? April. Or should I become a Lifer early?
Paul;
"That's a nice one Craig, especially that stacked leather."
You know, as much as I like Buffalo Horn.......I'm leaning towards the leather. Hmmm.......
Craig I wouldnt wait, I say do it now. Then you'll be a Lifer this year and....we can let you in on all the things we couldn't tell you and the handshake, we can show you the handshake before you even get the printed instructions from Case on how to do it!
I can tell you one secret though, don't tell anyone else though , just between me and you. Hold your right hand up and form an 'L' with your thumb and forefinger , now raise it up HIGH and rest it against your forehead, TADA! The Life member salute!! ROTFL
Hey, my lips are sealed! I think I might go ahead and do it when I get my money next month. A Christmas present to myself. It's the least I can do since I was told they are sending me some free Case stickers! LOL!
It's tough to come up with the extra with Christmas so close. But I'll see how things go. Everyone in the family will understand if they don't get anything....right?
I had one of those mugs but the wife broke it...She was always jealous of that mug...I would of glued it, but we were out of glue...She used up all the glue ON PURPOSE!...
Craig, Thanks for the info! I was looking for a cup yesterday at work on my phone and did a Google search and up came the Lumber2 address but wasn't sure if it was the correct cup so had to wait til I got hom to check item # with my records, it's the one!
Thanks for the heads up Craig, if something needs finding! Jaysknives has the same Blue sign I have but don't know anything more bout it!, only met one other person that had one til now.
Every time my Case coffee mug gets washed I have this vision of it being dinged or broken. So I wanted a backup! My coffee tastes better in my Case Coffee mug.
You wanna see it - who are you trying to kid. Its gonna be great. The only fancy belt knife I had (other than military) was stolen from me in Vietnam in a crowd. It wasn't military, I think it was a Puma if I remember right. My K-Bars are my best, but this Buffalo Horn will be a looker, and I am not going to just look at it, I am going to wear it and use it.
Very nice, new knives, Craig. But, to be truthful, I am glad I don't collect Trappers or Mini Trappers because there is so much to collect. As you know, new jigging or bone color, etc. is not universal across all the patterns, but it seems that the Trapper is always included in whatever new scales are released. Whereas, with my Canoes it is hit or miss. Example, I wanted a Greek Key in the Canoe pattern - no luck - nor periwinkle, nor pinecone. My wallet is happier, and I don't have to buy display cases as often. Plus, the more limited production of Canoes frees up money to buy some Queens or Canal Streets or big ole fixed blades with fancy new steels. Boy was I happy (sort of) when the Butterbean went into the vault!
Because this is such a diverse group, I would like to say that my use of "Hillbilly" lingo on occasion is an homage (correct grammar when using the French pronunciation: "o-'maj" requires "an" as the article) or a form of endearment for friends I acquired over the years in the military and before when working as a cowboy. I mean no disrespect to any who speak with a colorful flair.
It's nice that you cleared that up Howard. As far as I know I haven't heard of anybody being upset and I think most are Proud of it and own it. I think if it as a strong individual that can do many things not the cartoon stereotype from when we were children, that was insulting.
But what do I know I'm up here and all citified.
Howard, as a student of history and having put up with too many people using such a phrase, I find your use of such a term a tad on the annoying side. it is "A" Homage and not "An" Homage!
As for the hillbilly comment, I prefer the more refined term of "Mountain William" hain't no nevermind, though, no offense taken. Words need to be taken in context
"The first pronunciation of "homage" given in the American Heritage Dictionary is with the initial H pronounced; thus, the phrase would be A homage. And, the accent is on the first syllable. Words with stressed first syllables beginning with H are usually pronounced with the H sound, and these words take A: a hamlet, a history class, a happy fellow.
But there is a second pronunciation of "homage," with a silent H, and in this case, the phrase would be AN homage. The word comes from the French, and if you stick to the French pronunciation -- with the accent on the second syllable -- there is no H sound, so the AN is used. _______
"Mule train, yeah, yeah. Mule train: clippetty-clopping over hill and plain. Seems as how they'll never stop. Clippetty-clop, clippetty-clop, clippetty, clippetty, clippetty, clippetty, clippetty-clopping along."
As a "A" hillbilly who had to put up with too many college professor teaching "An" History of (fill in the blank). I'm pretty much sick and tired of seeing "an" place din front of any word that begins with a "H". No if I was speaking that would be pronounced "annaeche"
Great looking knife, Ken. If you get out in the woods with it soon, let us know how you like the handle over on the current discussion of knife handles. The round horn should be great!
Holy moly what a looker! I'll bet its good in the hand! Sure like the upswept blade very nice choice. A real user there!
Not sure bout the sheath though, nice to protect the handle but could get rough on the hand trying to grab the handle. What do you think?
Howard P Reynolds
Craig,
Maybe you should do the math on Life Membership, that is, assuming you ain't no spring chicken. As I recall, the break-even point was 10 years. Ifin you figger you got 10 good years left, go for it. Hahahaha
Nov 23, 2013
Howard P Reynolds
Charles,
You are probably correct about having to buy your Member Knife. The mind isn't what it used to be, and I got another Peanut for Life Membership which I thought they gave me, but I coulda paid for that one too.
Nov 23, 2013
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Charles Sample
Howard, I don't think my mind ever was what it used to be! LOL But i did have to buy my member knife. I don't know about the life member knife. As far as I know it could come with life membership.
At 67 I have to wonder if life membership would pay for me. If the break even point is ten years or so, that would put me near eighty.
Nov 23, 2013
Max McGruder
The thing I like most is I can buy any of the three offered.
Nov 23, 2013
Max McGruder
Nov 23, 2013
Billy Oneale
Nov 23, 2013
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Craig Henry
$20 a year for regular membership. 7 1/2 years. I think I can make it for 7 1/2 years. Though some days I don't feel like it. LOL! Life Member it is. Should I wait until my dues are due? April. Or should I become a Lifer early?
Paul;
"That's a nice one Craig, especially that stacked leather."
You know, as much as I like Buffalo Horn.......I'm leaning towards the leather. Hmmm.......
Nov 23, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Craig, one of each would be nice. I like them both to, but If I can only have one I think I will choose the Buffalo Horn.
Nov 23, 2013
Paul Work
I've been debating becoming a Lifer myself. Hard to say what I'll do.
Nov 23, 2013
Max McGruder
Craig I wouldnt wait, I say do it now. Then you'll be a Lifer this year and....we can let you in on all the things we couldn't tell you and the handshake, we can show you the handshake before you even get the printed instructions from Case on how to do it!
I can tell you one secret though, don't tell anyone else though , just between me and you. Hold your right hand up and form an 'L' with your thumb and forefinger , now raise it up HIGH and rest it against your forehead, TADA! The Life member salute!! ROTFL
Nov 23, 2013
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Craig Henry
Hey, my lips are sealed! I think I might go ahead and do it when I get my money next month. A Christmas present to myself. It's the least I can do since I was told they are sending me some free Case stickers! LOL!
Nov 23, 2013
Gerald Hines
Dangit Max You weren't suppose to tell.
Nov 23, 2013
Billy Oneale
Ha Ha ha LOL
Nov 23, 2013
Howard P Reynolds
Craig,
I just checked, they still have some 2013 Annual knives for sale, but it looks like the display case is sold out. http://www.wrcase.com/collectors_club/club_store/club_store.php . If you join now you can get one or all three knives.
Nov 23, 2013
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Craig Henry
It's tough to come up with the extra with Christmas so close. But I'll see how things go. Everyone in the family will understand if they don't get anything....right?
Nov 24, 2013
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Craig Henry
Hey Max, I was going to get an extra Case ceramic coffee mug.....southerntackle.com is sold out! But I found them here - http://www.jaysknives.com/case_4.htm and here - http://www.lumber2.com/Case-9078-Coffee-Mug-p/ca9078.htm
Nov 24, 2013
Paul Work
I had one of those mugs but the wife broke it...She was always jealous of that mug...I would of glued it, but we were out of glue...She used up all the glue ON PURPOSE!...
Nov 24, 2013
Max McGruder
Craig, Thanks for the info! I was looking for a cup yesterday at work on my phone and did a Google search and up came the Lumber2 address but wasn't sure if it was the correct cup so had to wait til I got hom to check item # with my records, it's the one!
Thanks for the heads up Craig, if something needs finding! Jaysknives has the same Blue sign I have but don't know anything more bout it!, only met one other person that had one til now.
Paul buy two and give her one!
Nov 24, 2013
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Craig Henry
Every time my Case coffee mug gets washed I have this vision of it being dinged or broken. So I wanted a backup! My coffee tastes better in my Case Coffee mug.
Nov 24, 2013
Max McGruder
I haven't used mine cause of that Very Reason, Craig!
Nov 24, 2013
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Craig Henry
I think I'll keep the backup with my knife stuff!
Nov 24, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
I just ordered a Buffalo Horn 6" fixed blade last night. Can't wait to get it.
Nov 24, 2013
Max McGruder
Nov 24, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
I'll put it on as soon as I get it. Should be Wed or Friday.
Nov 24, 2013
Max McGruder
Nov 24, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Yes, but I meant I'll put it on this forum as well as myself.
Nov 24, 2013
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Craig Henry
REALLY? A Case Buffalo Horn Hunter??? No fair! I don't want to see it.
Well, I ordered a backup Case coffee mug......so there.
Nov 25, 2013
Max McGruder
Nov 25, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
You wanna see it - who are you trying to kid. Its gonna be great. The only fancy belt knife I had (other than military) was stolen from me in Vietnam in a crowd. It wasn't military, I think it was a Puma if I remember right. My K-Bars are my best, but this Buffalo Horn will be a looker, and I am not going to just look at it, I am going to wear it and use it.
Nov 25, 2013
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Craig Henry
Oh, okay. I'll look at it......if I have to.
Well, so much for "real time stock" on lumber2.com. They're out of stock of the Case coffee mug. Oh well. On to the next dealer.......
Nov 25, 2013
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Craig Henry
Knife Mule Train just came in!
http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/case-tin...
http://www.iknifecollector.com/group/casefans/forum/topics/54-patte...
Nov 26, 2013
Howard P Reynolds
Very nice, new knives, Craig. But, to be truthful, I am glad I don't collect Trappers or Mini Trappers because there is so much to collect. As you know, new jigging or bone color, etc. is not universal across all the patterns, but it seems that the Trapper is always included in whatever new scales are released. Whereas, with my Canoes it is hit or miss. Example, I wanted a Greek Key in the Canoe pattern - no luck - nor periwinkle, nor pinecone. My wallet is happier, and I don't have to buy display cases as often. Plus, the more limited production of Canoes frees up money to buy some Queens or Canal Streets or big ole fixed blades with fancy new steels. Boy was I happy (sort of) when the Butterbean went into the vault!
Nov 26, 2013
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Craig Henry
Thanks!
I'm not a "completest" so I just buy what I like. I don't have to have them all.
Nov 26, 2013
Howard P Reynolds
Hahahaha, Craig. You may not think of yourself as a "completest", but it looks like you done bought ever Trapper they is.
Nov 26, 2013
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Craig Henry
LOL! Actually, believe it or not, I only have 24 Case Trappers! But there will be more to come! LOL!
Nov 27, 2013
Max McGruder
It's hard to believe that you've accumulated that many in such a short amount of time Craig!
Nov 27, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
That's why we call him "Trapper Craig"
Nov 27, 2013
Howard P Reynolds
Because this is such a diverse group, I would like to say that my use of "Hillbilly" lingo on occasion is an homage (correct grammar when using the French pronunciation: "o-'maj" requires "an" as the article) or a form of endearment for friends I acquired over the years in the military and before when working as a cowboy. I mean no disrespect to any who speak with a colorful flair.
Nov 27, 2013
Max McGruder
But what do I know I'm up here and all citified.
Nov 27, 2013
Tobias Gibson
Howard, as a student of history and having put up with too many people using such a phrase, I find your use of such a term a tad on the annoying side. it is "A" Homage and not "An" Homage!
As for the hillbilly comment, I prefer the more refined term of "Mountain William" hain't no nevermind, though, no offense taken. Words need to be taken in context
Nov 27, 2013
Jean-François
Tobias & Howard: you are right ;=):
But there is a second pronunciation of "homage," with a silent H, and in this case, the phrase would be AN homage. The word comes from the French, and if you stick to the French pronunciation -- with the accent on the second syllable -- there is no H sound, so the AN is used.
_______
Here's a previous thread from the GE about whether or not to use A or AN before words that begin with H: http://thegrammarexchange.info...501089744#4501089744"
http://thegrammarexchange.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/340600179/m...
Nov 27, 2013
Jean-François
More Mule Trains
"Mule train, yeah, yeah.
Mule train: clippetty-clopping over hill and plain.
Seems as how they'll never stop.
Clippetty-clop, clippetty-clop, clippetty, clippetty,
clippetty, clippetty, clippetty-clopping along."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNkRcqjbSWU
Nov 27, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Tell that Mule Train to bring me some knives.......LOL
Nov 27, 2013
Tobias Gibson
As a "A" hillbilly who had to put up with too many college professor teaching "An" History of (fill in the blank). I'm pretty much sick and tired of seeing "an" place din front of any word that begins with a "H". No if I was speaking that would be pronounced "annaeche"
Nov 27, 2013
Tobias Gibson
Hope that's a 20 mule train. I need some Borax.
Nov 27, 2013
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Charles Sample
I don't have an accent. I speak normal. Everybody else has accents.
Nov 27, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Finally came: Buffalo Horn BH81-6 SS Hunter
Nov 27, 2013
Howard P Reynolds
Great looking knife, Ken. If you get out in the woods with it soon, let us know how you like the handle over on the current discussion of knife handles. The round horn should be great!
Nov 27, 2013
Max McGruder
Not sure bout the sheath though, nice to protect the handle but could get rough on the hand trying to grab the handle. What do you think?
Nov 27, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
I agree Max. I like the old sheaths better. But the Knife is perfect.
Nov 27, 2013