I have a snake
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Marine Recon 1/3
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I have a snake
I bought this aboard ship, USS Belleau Wood in 1982. I carry it and use it while hunting. Until recently I didn’t know that it was only offered for 3 years and is now a collector’s item. No box, no paperwork and the sheath has something to be desired.
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Mumbleypeg
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Re: I have a snake
Nice! I like the design. Didn’t know about it until I saw one about a year ago.Marine Recon 1/3 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:38 am I bought this aboard ship, USS Belleau Wood in 1982. I carry it and use it while hunting. Until recently I didn’t know that it was only offered for 3 years and is now a collector’s item. No box, no paperwork and the sheath has something to be desired.
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If your religion requires that you hate someone, you need a new religion.
When the people fear their government, that is tyranny. When government fears the people, that is freedom.
https://www.akti.org/
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Madmarco
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Re: I have a snake
Very nice M. R.,Marine Recon 1/3 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 06, 2020 1:38 am I bought this aboard ship, USS Belleau Wood in 1982. I carry it and use it while hunting. Until recently I didn’t know that it was only offered for 3 years and is now a collector’s item. No box, no paperwork and the sheath has something to be desired.
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I really like big ole' knives like yours! 
to the forum, BTW! 
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treefarmer
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Re: I have a snake
Welcome to AAPK! 
You appear to be one of Uncle Sams Misguided Children, there are several Marines on the forum.
I had to look up your Sidewinder Case and they are pretty pricey on Ebay.
An interesting knife with an interesting lock.
Treefarmer
You appear to be one of Uncle Sams Misguided Children, there are several Marines on the forum.
I had to look up your Sidewinder Case and they are pretty pricey on Ebay.
An interesting knife with an interesting lock.
Treefarmer
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Re: I have a snake
Semper Fi Marine. Welcome aboard. Grab a rack, stow your gear and stay awhile.
Your Case seems to be in fair decent condition for being used all those years. Do you collect or accumulate? (Collectors have focus)
Your Case seems to be in fair decent condition for being used all those years. Do you collect or accumulate? (Collectors have focus)
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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jmh58
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Re: I have a snake
Not all who wander are lost!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
Of all the paths you take in life,
Make sure some of them are Dirt!!!
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1967redrider
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Re: I have a snake
to AAPK, those Sidewinders are pretty cool and interestingly designed knives. When I started collecting Case knives I had to have one. The sheath I have is pretty thin and deforms easily. If you store the knife in the sheath, watch for Verdigris, a greenish substance that will form on the brass parts of the knife. It will cause putting of the metal.Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
CHRIST IS KING
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
CHRIST IS KING
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Ripster
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Re: I have a snake
Welcome aboard , that looks like a nice piece of Case Cutlery . Lot of Great stuff here at this forum the folks are very knowledgeable and willing to share.
How about you ? As Jerryd asked ,do you like anything sharp, collect ,buy sell ? Let us know more if so inclined.
Take care ,stay safe
How about you ? As Jerryd asked ,do you like anything sharp, collect ,buy sell ? Let us know more if so inclined.
Take care ,stay safe
JP
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jerryd6818
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Re: I have a snake
Lighten & brighten this Sidewinder a little.
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Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Madmarco
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toomanyknives
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Re: I have a snake
Very nice old reptile!