Dreams of a Sleeping Warrior

i just burned 1200 calories (i forgot the pizza in the oven)

Fri, 24 May 2013 23:47:25 -0400

i just burned 1200 calories (i forgot the pizza in the oven)

showslow: Sweet Dreams by Lissy Elle Laricchia

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:02:34 -0400

showslow:

Sweet Dreams by Lissy Elle Laricchia

art-of-swords: The Ka-Bar Knife Suggested by makarov92 Ka-Bar...

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:18:50 -0400

art-of-swords:

The Ka-Bar Knife

Suggested by makarov92

Ka-Bar (trademarked as KA-BAR, capitalized) is the contemporary popular name for the combat knife first adopted by the United States Marine Corps in November 1942 as the 1219C2 combat knife (later designated the USMC Mark 2 combat knife or Knife, Fighting Utility). It was subsequently adopted by the United States Navy as the U.S. Navy utility knife, Mark 2.

Additionally, KA-BAR is the trademark and namesake of a related knife manufacturing company, KA-BAR Cutlery Co., Inc. (formerly Union Cutlery Co.) of Olean, New York, a subsidiary of the Cutco Corporation. Although KA-BAR Cutlery, Inc. currently makes a wide variety of knives and cutlery, it is best known for the KA-BAR fighting utility knife, which has traditionally used a 7 in. (178 mm) 1095 carbon steel clip point blade and leather-washer handle.

The owner of the KA-BAR trademark, the Union Cutlery Co. of Olean, New York, began using the name on its knives and in its advertising in 1923 after receiving a testimonial letter by a fur trapper, who used the knife to kill a wounded bear that attacked him after his rifle jammed. According to company records, the letter was only partially legible, with “ka bar” readable as fragments of the phrase “kill a bear”.

In 1923, the company adopted the name KA-BAR from the “bear story” as their trademark. Beginning in 1923, the KA-BAR trademark was used as a ricasso stamp by Union Cutlery Co. on its line of automatic switchblade pocket knives, including the KA-BAR Grizzly, KA-BAR Baby Grizzly, and KA-BAR Model 6110 Lever Release knives.

After the United States’ entry into World War II, complaints arose from Army soldiers and Marines issued World War I-era bronze or alloy-handled trench knives such as the U.S. Mark I trench knife for use in hand-to-hand fighting. But the Mark I was relatively expensive.

In response to a specification requesting for a modern individual fighting knife design for the U.S. Marines, ordnance and quartermaster officials requested submissions from several military knife and tool suppliers to develop a suitable fighting and utility knife for individual Marines, using the U.S. Navy Mark 1 utility knife and existing civilian hunting/utility knives such as Western’s L77 as a basis for further improvements.

On December 9, 1942, after the start of World War II, KA-BAR submitted a knife to the United States Marine Corps in hopes that it would become general issue to that branch of the military. Production began of an improved fighting and utility knife for the Marines. As the War escalated, the USMC KA-BAR knives became so well-recognized for their quality and so abundant in number that “Kabar” became the name by which many referred to this knife pattern, regardless of whether the knife was manufactured at the actual KA-BAR facility.

Working with the Camillus Cutlery Co., USMC Colonel John M. Davis and Major Howard E. America contributed several important changes, including a longer, stronger blade, the introduction of a small fuller to lighten the blade, a peened pommel (later replaced by a pinned pommel), a straight (later, slightly curved) steel crossguard, and a stacked leather handle for better grip.

The blade, guard, and pommel were coated with a non-reflective matte phosphate finish instead of the brightly polished steel of the original prototype. The design was given the designation of 1219C2. Notably, the 1219C2 used a thicker blade stock than that of the USN Mark 1 utility knife, and featured a stout clip point. After extensive trials, the 1219C2 prototype was recommended for adoption.

The Marines’ Quartermaster at the time initially refused to order the knives, but his decision was overruled by the Commandant. The Marine Corps adopted the new knife on November 23, 1942, still under the designation 1219C2. The 1219C2 proved easy to manufacture; the first production run was shipped by Camillus Cutlery Co. on January 27, 1943.

After the U.S. Navy became disenchanted with blade failures on the USN Mark 1 utility knife, the latter service adopted the 1219C2 as the US Navy Utility Knife, Mark 2. The Marine Corps in turn re-designated the 1219C2 as either the USMC Mark 2 Combat Knife, or simply the Knife, Fighting Utility. In naval service, the knife was used as a diving and utility knife from late 1943 onward, though the stacked leather handle tended to rot and disintegrate rapidly in saltwater.

Today, the original USMC Fighting and Utility Knife remains the first choice for many men and women of service who carry it as their personal knife option. It is also a favorite of adventurers, survivalist, outdoor sportsmen and, of course, knife collectors who know that this knife deserves a place in their collection.

Info sources: Wikipedia | Op Adventure Team

wasbella102: By Werner Knaupp

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:17:25 -0400

wasbella102:

By Werner Knaupp

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Fri, 24 May 2013 18:16:58 -0400

doctorwho: Amy Pond.

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:12:26 -0400

doctorwho:

Amy Pond.

art-of-swords: Gaucho Knife Dated: circa 1920 Place of Origin:...

Fri, 24 May 2013 11:09:46 -0400

art-of-swords:

Gaucho Knife

Dated: circa 1920

Place of Origin: Europe/South America

Measurements: knife length: 10.75in (270mm); blade length: 6in (150mm)

This is a South-American Gaucho knife, dated circa 1900, with a makers stamp of “El-Casco, Solingen”. It was probably made in Europe for the South American market. The knife itself has a short straight double edged blade. The iron hilt and scabbard are nickel/silver plated, with beautiful floral decoration, and a sculptural chape/pommel.

There’s a large loop on the top of the hilt and a belt clip on the scabbard. A simple Google search of ‘El-Casco’ reveals that this knife was probably made by a company of the same name and logo, established in 1920 in Basque country of Spain making firearms, but now make luxury desktop accessories.

Source: © Copyright 2013 Akaal Arms

art-of-swords: Longsword Dated: circa 1530 Place of Origin:...

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:17:58 -0400

art-of-swords:

Longsword

Dated: circa 1530

Place of Origin: probably Switzerland

Medium: Iron or steel, leather and cord

Measurements: Length: 101.5 cm; Width: 3.8 cm; Weight: 1.62 kg

The sword is attributed to Itelhans Thumysen (died 1566). It also features an incised mark that resembles Lyon’s bladesmith being possibly the maker’s mark.

Source: © The Wallace Collection

mtgthings: 2-for-1’ing your opponent

Thu, 23 May 2013 23:05:39 -0400

mtgthings:

2-for-1’ing your opponent

baw-bee: sophieonpage: thegoddamazon: I present the most...

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:59:38 -0400

baw-bee:

sophieonpage:

thegoddamazon:

I present the most badass gifset on Tumblr.

Legitimately turned on by this

This is the best thing.

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Wed, 22 May 2013 23:35:48 -0400

dooblerdoo: whenever I create a text post

Wed, 22 May 2013 23:35:08 -0400

dooblerdoo:

whenever I create a text post

http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=4638

Wed, 22 May 2013 22:00:52 -0400

http://www.sinfest.net/archive_page.php?comicID=4638

sugarplumcookie: Libera Me From Hell - Tengen Toppa Gurren...

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:58:25 -0400

sugarplumcookie:

Libera Me From Hell - Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann

ladypool: X-Force: Sex + Violence #1 “Are you okay?” - “Yeah....

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:30:41 -0400

ladypool:

X-Force: Sex + Violence #1

“Are you okay?” - “Yeah. I’m great.”

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Wed, 22 May 2013 21:04:32 -0400

factsandchicks: If caught having sex on an airplane in the 60’s...

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:56:41 -0400

factsandchicks:

If caught having sex on an airplane in the 60’s and 70’s crew members occasionally greeted couples returning from the bathroom with a glass of champagne and a cigarette and officially welcomed them to the mile-high club.

source

why doesn’t this happen anymore?

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Wed, 22 May 2013 20:55:16 -0400

sugahsrevolution: Mercury, Venus, and Saturn align with the...

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:54:36 -0400

sugahsrevolution:

Mercury, Venus, and Saturn align with the Pyramids of Giza for the first time in 2,737 years on December 3, 2012

If seeing this type of shit doesn’t make you feel something akin to awe and then some, we can’t be friends for real

food52: Bon Appetit’s Editor in Chief Adam Rapoport is sharing...

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:48:08 -0400

food52:

Bon Appetit’s Editor in Chief Adam Rapoport is sharing recipes and tips from his latest, The Grilling Book, all week long. We’ll be rolling out his ideal Memorial Day feast — one dish each day — from his go-to steak to the drink in his hand.

Read more: Grilling with Adam Rapoport: Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce on Food52