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?
@craig! .. if y0u check back a few posts oi have gptten a few case stickers as well as a few different guides now.. did hey just show up in the mal .. like with me i wrote them and asked about jjining CCC and they sent a huge red CASE XX sticker/alomg wih tons of other things. one of my favorites is the little case credit card thig for your wallet!..has dates,tang stamps,ectect.. QUICK INFO CARD!!
CASE ROCKS!!!
its actually looks just like the RED CASE XX that is the profile pic for this room.[the large sticker that case sent that is}
ALSO YES ON THE LACEWOOD. i have some of the very fewknivs GEC did in LACEWOOD as well as 2 custom knives in LACEWOOD and personally i love it!!.. very awesome and ODD wood. i love it!..was so happy to see CASE using it!
Been thinking about buying a coffin jack for a while. Now i'm ready to buy one and our local case dealer is out of them. I'm having a real hard time buying one sight unseen. I'm planning on using it for a edc but I want a good looking one. Any ideas?
Well It's on it's way. Found it right here in Oklahoma. Thanks Max. Not much of a selection is up for sale any more but I think this will fit in my pocket just fine. Thanks everyone for helping.
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
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Craig Henry
That is beautiful Ken! You went whole hog and got the big one!!
I want it.
Nov 27, 2013
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Craig Henry
New SHC exclusive - Mammoth Ivory Mini Moose.......
Nov 28, 2013
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Craig Henry
I'm so stuffed I almost can't think about Case knives................I said almost.
Nov 29, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
LOL - that's a joke, Right Craig?
Nov 29, 2013
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Craig Henry
Too much Turkey. Almost went feet up. Thinking of Case knives kept me going!
Nov 29, 2013
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Craig Henry
Got some free Case stickers today! :-)
Nov 29, 2013
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Craig Henry
......and a cool Case Pocket Guide!
Nov 30, 2013
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Craig Henry
I've been considering Red Box Elder. A dealer has a Trapper in it. Hmmm. Or a Trapper in Lacewood. Hmmm.
Dec 2, 2013
peter force
@craig! .. if y0u check back a few posts oi have gptten a few case stickers as well as a few different guides now.. did hey just show up in the mal .. like with me i wrote them and asked about jjining CCC and they sent a huge red CASE XX sticker/alomg wih tons of other things. one of my favorites is the little case credit card thig for your wallet!..has dates,tang stamps,ectect.. QUICK INFO CARD!!
CASE ROCKS!!!
its actually looks just like the RED CASE XX that is the profile pic for this room.[the large sticker that case sent that is}
ALSO YES ON THE LACEWOOD. i have some of the very fewknivs GEC did in LACEWOOD as well as 2 custom knives in LACEWOOD and personally i love it!!.. very awesome and ODD wood. i love it!..was so happy to see CASE using it!
Dec 2, 2013
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Craig Henry
I just emailed them and asked about stickers, and that's what they sent me.
I have a Lacewood Case knife - http://www.iknifecollector.com/photo/case-small-stockman-lacewood?c...
I was thinking about getting the Trapper in it, but I sure do like that Red Box Elder too -
Dec 2, 2013
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Craig Henry
Lacewood Trapper -
Dec 2, 2013
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Craig Henry
I also want to get the "basic" jigged Amber bone and jigged Chestnut bone Trappers.......and Yeller.......there has to be Yeller.
Dec 2, 2013
Paul Work
Admit it Craig, you want them all...lol
Dec 2, 2013
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Craig Henry
Well, yes, of course.
Dec 2, 2013
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Craig Henry
If I run out of room, Cass can sleep out back in a Pup Tent.
Dec 2, 2013
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Craig Henry
I think, these are going to be my next Tiny Trappers......
Dec 3, 2013
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Craig Henry
Or.....these........
Dec 3, 2013
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Craig Henry
COME ON third Wednesday!
Dec 3, 2013
Randall Vaughn
Nice Tiny Trappers Craig sometime this week I will be cleaning some of Lisa's Tiny Trappers I'll put some pics up when I do
Dec 3, 2013
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Craig Henry
I LOVE Tiny Trappers! :-)
Dec 3, 2013
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Craig Henry
Have to get this one for sure.....
Dec 4, 2013
Jan Carter
LOL, If you run out of room...Cass is likely to put in the pup tent Craig.
I like this Shield!!
Dec 4, 2013
Lee Smith
Been thinking about buying a coffin jack for a while. Now i'm ready to buy one and our local case dealer is out of them. I'm having a real hard time buying one sight unseen. I'm planning on using it for a edc but I want a good looking one. Any ideas?
Dec 4, 2013
Gerald Hines
Try here Lee.
http://www.shepherdhillscutlery.com/DisplayPatternPageFH.asp?Patter...
Dec 4, 2013
Max McGruder
http://www.soonerstateknives.com/casetonyboseknives.htm
Dec 4, 2013
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Craig Henry
Another beautiful day for Case collecting!
Dec 5, 2013
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Craig Henry
A Tiny Trapper.....in Mammoth Ivory!!!
Dec 6, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Very nice Craig
Dec 6, 2013
Lee Smith
Dec 6, 2013
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Jeremy B. Buchanan
Man Lee, that is a great looking TB.
Dec 6, 2013
Lee Smith
Thanks Jeremy
Dec 6, 2013
Paul Work
I had a Coffin Jack just like that one. I sold it so I could buy another Norfolk.
Dec 6, 2013
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Craig Henry
Great looking knife!
Dec 7, 2013
Lee Smith
the Norfolk is a sweet knife
Dec 7, 2013
Lee Smith
Oh WOW ordered it yesterday and the mailman just dropped it off and they sent it snail mail.WhooHooo I'm one happy camper.
Dec 7, 2013
Randall Vaughn
Thats a great looking Coffin Jack it will fit well in the pocket
Dec 7, 2013
Ken Spielvogel
Awesome Lee
Dec 7, 2013