tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post1292518504460787395..comments2024-02-28T20:56:23.768-06:00Comments on Sipsey Street Irregulars: A Roman MacGyver Knife/SporkDutchman6http://www.blogger.com/profile/09935420042995679958noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-50291993601696224152010-02-02T19:03:31.531-06:002010-02-02T19:03:31.531-06:00@MBV: Thanks for sharing this awesome bit of hist...@MBV: Thanks for sharing this awesome bit of history!<br /><br />@45superman: Rarely do I literally spit=take, but you got me.<br /><br />As a chronic abuser of various "milsurp" equipment, I expected your link to go to a "cheaperthandirt" or similar site.<br /><br />As I said - You got me.<br /><br />Well played!!patrick henryhttp://sipseystreetirregulars.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-44515171668397769912010-02-02T06:08:50.255-06:002010-02-02T06:08:50.255-06:00Usually I just assume the Chinese invented an equi...Usually I just assume the Chinese invented an equivalent of everything first.<br />Or Qi Ji Guang do you know of an older Chinese equivalent?Happy Dnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-2382595645040535062010-02-01T19:51:05.758-06:002010-02-01T19:51:05.758-06:00I currently carry a Kershaw leek, but a mutli tool...I currently carry a Kershaw leek, but a mutli tool is not a bad idea to carry. i can see how useful the tool will be through out a typical day.Spring Assisted Kniveshttp://springassistedknives.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-70371818789083961972010-02-01T16:09:22.758-06:002010-02-01T16:09:22.758-06:00"Experts believe the spike may have been used..."Experts believe the spike may have been used by the Romans to extract meat from snails."<br /><br />Ex: former / outmoded / out of date<br />(S)purt: drip of water under pressure<br />.....<br /><br />45superman - Good one; as Patton was quoted in his movie as saying: "I'll drink to that."<br />....<br /><br />The Knights Templar were exorcised from the body Roman Catholic for their heretical beliefs in the Occult - hidden knowledge known only to a few select. They were also the bankers of the West and when they were disbanded many went to Switzerland noted now a days as a banking center and the birthplace of the Swiss Army Knife. This leads us to the inevitable conclusion that the Templars of old and their descendents of today knew of and used these ancient devices made out of precious metals not only for their only comfort, but as talismans to help identify each other and root out imposters - hence the obvious torture instruments for cutting flesh, poking out eyes, and other dastardly infernal processes. An imposter would not know of such an instrument and would thus be quickly ferreted out; while a member of the select would have their own ready at hand in a hidden pocket or slung on a golden chain. One can easily imagine the conversations focused on these instruments that have over centuries shaped the hidden psyche and culture of the members of this group: 'The gold inlay came from the teeth of a Lebanese banker in 1222'; 'Passed down to me by my grandfather who added the diamond crest in 1943 from the cache of an Austria bishop who fled to Switzerland.'; 'Oh, is that Dushan Jade?'<br /><br />Let this serve as an example of the triumph of Sherlockian logical thinking which can deduce the truth from the slimmest of evidence - a capability of most importance for III-Pers in today's Machiavellian world.<br /><br />BTW: notice the 'curlicues' on the sides in the middle of the device. Obviously these were bottle cap openers, which leads us to deduce that Sparkling Wine and Champagne were routinely part of the wealthy's travel inventory centuries ago. Another case of suppressed technology hidden from the masses - 'What! And have those filthy sweaty smelly commoners put their horrid beer in my bottles? Never, I say, Never!'<br /><br />jaaAfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-70891940233585688072010-02-01T13:41:54.499-06:002010-02-01T13:41:54.499-06:00I like the Russian Army version.I like the <a href="http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx124/libertysarsenal/russians-1.jpg" rel="nofollow">Russian Army version</a>.Kurt '45superman' Hofmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14091930034162667742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-21275202694244862732010-02-01T12:48:09.115-06:002010-02-01T12:48:09.115-06:00"Experts believe the spike may have been used..."Experts believe the spike may have been used by the Romans to extract meat from snails."<br /><br />Could have been used as a hoof pick. Horses sometimes pick up rocks and stuff in their feet in the part of the hoof between the frog (a relatively soft tissue in the center back of the foot) and the hard sole, which can cause temporary (or permanent, depending on what the item is) lameness. You can't remove things well with your fingers - it requires a tool of some sort. It's questionable whether you'd want it on a tool also used for eating - but it would work.sueknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-88996490500267004842010-02-01T10:23:44.609-06:002010-02-01T10:23:44.609-06:00Incredible. Of course, those togas must have had s...Incredible. Of course, those togas must have had some deep pockets!<br />But I had no idea such things even existed back then!! Thanks for sharing this intriguing little piece of history!<br />Having been raised with a shiny Barlow always in one pocket, and having spent a few years making knives, I never see a need for anyone to be without one. I carry the old Swiss military issue (the silver scaled 'Boy Scout' knife) when I can, a slim lockblade when less bulk is needed, and generally a RAT Izula or similar, close at hand. But alas... no spoon!!<br />- j -Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-13503828752742190942010-02-01T09:45:11.009-06:002010-02-01T09:45:11.009-06:00I've carried a Swiss Army Knife (usually a Vic...I've carried a Swiss Army Knife (usually a Victorinox Huntsman or Climber) for over 30 years (not the same one, however). I guess I've found a use for most every blade. I even cut down a Christmas tree with a 3" trunk once using the saw blade. Equally important, Victorinox has a great warranty. In the past they have replaced knives that lost their scales and given me reduced prices for replacement knives when I broke a blade tip and reground it to repair the damage. If you have a damaged knife, go to a store that carries them and get the address from the package. Or search for the web site.<br /><br />rustynail<br />III/OKrustynailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575061201749703300.post-57994965894262511822010-02-01T09:03:35.065-06:002010-02-01T09:03:35.065-06:00Stopped carrying a Swiss Army knife years ago, the...Stopped carrying a Swiss Army knife years ago, they just don't hold up, and they fall apart from use. I like them, except they don't last.Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18410045398729979497noreply@blogger.com