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Hello folks, It just occurred to me that many of you may not know me, my name is Steve Willis I am a family man and a resident of Wilson County Tennessee I work offshore and sell knives on my off time and if you are wondering why there is a Donkey holding a knife in its mouth as my mascot, it is Otis the eldest member of our pet Mediterian Miniature Donkeys, I have been a member on here for several years, long before I started Badass Blades folks on here could tell that I am very passionate about knives. Before I launched the first Protech TGO knife I Thought long and hard about it. My whole life since I was a little kid I have been into knives. My father (May God rest his soul) got me into them when he worked for Buck knife in El Cajon California. I remember when he gave me my first good knife, a Buck 110. He would truly be amazed at the quality of the knives that I have now. I started this small company because I truly love quality cutlery, I love sharpening selling and repairing all kinds. One thing about me though is that I will not sell a product that I do not stand behind, if you see me with a knife for sale it is one that I think is of the highest quality. I am a dying breed as someone who believes in USA made products and values, I believe that customers should be treated the way I want to be treated. I will always do my best to show this. The only companies I deal will make their products in the USA exclusively, this is important to me , believe me I am not doing this for the money, I could make a lot more money doing something else on my off time, and even with knifes I would make much more profit if I sold knives made in China, I will not do that, there are enough quality US knive companies to keep me happy There are a few great knife dealerships online, but I want to be different so when companies set MAP prices, (minimum advertised prices) everyone has to sell these knives at the same price, Zero Tolerance, Southern Grind and Protech all have these, what I like to do to separate myself is offer a Badass Blade Wicked Edge with the MAP priced knives, this way I feel like you all are getting a great deal Folks, I will stand by any product that I sell you and do my best to answer any questions that you have, if you ever have a problem with a knife I sell you, please let me know, , hopefully this will never happen but if it does, I will make it right At the moment I use several distributers to supply knives, but I am an Authorized Dealer for 2 companies, Protech and Southern Grind so these two companies will do custom knives for my company, I just started selling Southern Grind and my relationship with them will grow,. and as the owner of Protech is a buisness associate as well as a personal friend of mine, this is why I do so many TGO Protec knives anyway folks, I just wanted to properly introduce myself to you all, and please if you are in the market for a knife, ask me about it

I wondered who the hell you were.....

And it's a big one but light and maneuverable.

3/16" thick 1905 carbon steel, professionally heated to a RC of 59. Jimping and file work on the spine, double acid etched design, black G10 liners, red canvas Micarta and Arizona Mesquite scales with SS pins and a lanyard hole.

Get in line! There's tons of people willing to smack my face. LOL I'm just tired of the drastic difference and no middle ground. You either get super frilly and useless or you look like a woman named Deb with a mullet!

Saddle Shop in Triune.

Thanks, I think that would be something cool. I was looking through links for the event in 2 weeks and saw this. Thought it was a great idea. But then saw how old it was so I had to ask!

The 13 year old in me finds this post really funny.

My family portrait.

I originally was introduced to the FR-8 through a video posted by Sootch and then Ian McCollum from Forgotten Weapons and InRange TV (both YouTube channels) did a more in depth review. I had never seen or heard of this particular gun, and a quick gunbroker search yielded very few examples up for sale, so I assumed it was a more rare thing to come by. These are basically original Spanish large ring Mauser rifles that were cut down, re chambered and modified to become trainer rifles for the CETME rifle the Spanish military employed. By looking at just the barrel section, you would assume this was a semi auto rifle from the birdcage muzzle brake and the tube under the barrel. This was done to sort of mimic the CETME's features. The tube on the underside is no more than a compartment that can house the cleaning kit. Given the rather small and handy size of this rifle, you would think .308 would put a real wallop on the shoulder. Actually the muzzle brake does a pretty dang good job of softening it up. It's comparable in size to an m44 Mosin Nagant but not near as hefty. I feel like I could carry it all day. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My boys......ssshhhh ok, fine, got it now. Sig Scorpion's 1911-Osprey45 and p938-SC Omega9k

So I just saw this while cruising Instagram. I had to share it. Once I found out who it was made by, I went to Google because I was going to see about buying one for Monkey. Then I found the website and found out Monkey's not getting one. LOL The currency is not American and there's 5 digits to most. So yeah, we'll find something else! But I thought this was beautiful and wanted to share. It's called "Son of a Gun" and it's by ArtyA Watches.

Each of you who have a TGO Strider coming, please email me your shipping, please send me your real name, forum name and send it to steve@badassblades.net from the email address you use, the parts are all in and the knifes are being built, I will let you know when they are being shipped

I prefer a tree stand, but I have shot nice bucks from the ground. One of my favorite was in Western Maryland. I was hunting near the top of a ridge (sitting on the ground) when I had that feeling. I turned slowly to see a nice 8 standing only 20yrds behind me! I was sitting behind some large boulders, so I turned SLOWLY (seemed like forever, lol) and shot him broadside at 20yds with my rifle. He ran down the hill and died on the trail. A couple of years ago, my dad and I went bow hunting. It was around mid-day, and I was helping my dad get up his tree with his climber first, then I was going to head off to my tree with my climber. Well, as he was hauling his bow up the tree a big doe walked to within 20 yds of me standing right there! My bow and gear was a few dozen yards back on the trail. I just stood there helpless wondering if this doe was going to try to stomp me, lol. She walked up, stood there, looked at me for a minute then bolted. The whole time my dad's bow was dangling by a string halfway up his stand. Made me feel a little stupid, haha. I think if you are still enough and the wind is right, hunting from the ground can be a lot of fun. I still prefer a tree for the visibility though.

Steve, aka willis68, is one of the best, of many, people I've had dealings with on TGO or elsewhere. I've bought almost every TGO knife he has offered to us and been very well pleased with each and every one. Dealing with Steve has been a pleasurable experience, although a costly one. Being on a very tight budget these days, I have had to forego some of the last offerings, and I really regret that. Although not a big collector, nor am I very knowledgeable about knives; I have found that I'm developing a fondness for sharp, pointy, and shiny things. Not all of which is the fault of Steve. But...he has made the affliction more prominent in my life.

Bad judgement. Really bad taste in ad work.

I'm happy to take money for services to the big banks, but when it comes to my own money I prefer smaller regional banks. If something goes awry I like to think I have a better chance at finding the culprit and extracting a bit of revenge.

I think it saw storage instead of battle.

Wish you were closer, I could hook you up good.

Thanks....this is the third one going to NZ and I've set a couple to Australia as well. Those guys put them up on their forums as a show and tell kinda thing and others have requested blades from there. It's a vicious circle. It cost $60 to send this one to NZ insured but they are paying for that so.....

Basics all of which were covered in his NC, how much more is he really going to get out of a top of the line $$$ class vs the cheapest one he can find? Nothing. Again, this isn't about practice, or even self defense firearms training, if he was asking about such a class, I'd agree there is a big ddifference between instructor A and B. But he's asking on how to convert his NC permit to a TN permit, and the fact is the cheapest class gets you the same place as the most expensive. My experience with permit classes is they either provide you with incorrect or misleading information on TN laws concerning handgun carry and self defense. If you're interested in detailed knowledge in that submit, a HCP course isn't the right place to find it. The HCP source is nothing but corporate welfare for ranges and instructors, it provides little to no value. What little value it might provide could be done with a simple website with videos and a 10 question true/false test at the end. For 3 years people have been allowed to carry concealed loaded firearms in their vehicles, and the streets are running with blood, there is absolutely no reason what so ever to require a permit to carry a firearm, now I'm not suggesting we do away with the permit system for those residents who want to carry in other states, but to make somebody with an NC permit have to re-take the course here is just silly. Don't fall for the gimmicks, HCP course is a complete waste of time, take the cheapest course you can find, get your permit, and then get the correct amount of training to become comfortable with carrying and self defense laws.

Have to disagree. If the course is done correctly it may in fact provide you with basic knowledge and examples of some things that will cost you many times over the cost of the class. While you may do your own research, most do not. Heck, most that take the class will never practice. Your knowledge of the basic laws and surviving the possible legal battle is as important and potentially life-changing as the physical battle.

ISMI Stainless Steel Guide Rod and Flat Wire Spring.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=894_1473233913 And it happened on camera of all things

interesting, so now in the interest of security all female judges should wear shorts, tanks tops and flip flops on the bench!! [emoji3] but wait theres more!! remember the old saying about wrapping rm in a flag and doing something for old glory??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk, its either this or smoke signals!

I don't get it. What's so special about this? Isn't that how all of you hunt? I know that's how I do it.

That's rad! I'm on Instagram and am pen pals with a woman in England. She sent me a parcel with stuff a few weeks back. Confused the heck out of Monkey! I made her a gift and sent it to her in a scotch brand envelop. SHOCKING what postage is for international mail! My 3 oz envelope was classified as a parcel!! $15.00 later it was on the way. Still a beautiful knife, glad you're getting the international attention you deserve!!

I'm a member of a couple forums and one has a few members from Australia and New Zealand.

But but the dirty whores will be showing their ankles!!!

Well yesterday I finally got my TiN Agency Barrel. Its basically a S3F Solutions barrel that is machined further by Agency. I have to say, man it looks good. I haven't shot it yet but i have no doubt that it'll be accurate. The lock up is tighter then my Silencer Co & Stock Glock barrel. There is still some play if you press down on the chamber but it is very minimal. Especially compared my other options. The feed ramp and crown are polished thats a nice touch, we'll see how it looks after a few hundred rounds. The fluting is very nicely done and I can feel that this barrel is lighter then my SiCo barrel, but that could also be because the SiCo is threaded. I honestly don't think there is anything else i can do to it. Maybe some TiN receiver pins, but IDK about that. Let me know if you have any questions, or if you want specific pictures.

They're gone.

The absolute best emergency kit is to keep a few spare $100 bills in your wallet ...

Well I ended up ordering the scope rings suggested w/ pic. rails on top. We'll see what's in next-week's paycheck to see about some glass! - K

They are just like liberals.....demand everyone follow the rules until it doesn't suit them then change them midstream.

Great, its gonn'a be great.

If your rear tires are off the ground, you need more weight on the three point. The tiller might not be heavy enough and you should look into a ballast box, or cast a big concrete block you can hitch on.

Their sales manager was supposed to send me this one in the Tanto blade, I absolutely love that design it is what first turned me onto this company I can't complain as I got this knife free and this one is still awesome

A little preview: Last year I made the decision to trust my life on the street to Second Chance body armor. I got the level IIa because it stops the most rounds. plus I got the Trauma Plate for the front. What scares me is that, although I can fit an extra trauma plate in the front, I cannot fit a second one in back. As of late I have taken to duct-taping a second trauma plate to the area of my back where the heart and vital organs are located. Then I put my vest on. Here is the questions. The ducttape solution, although tactically sound, is hot and painful to remove. I would like to go to the single-plate solution in back. What I am worried about is repeated hits to that area with .308 ammunition. I have a high-risk security job and I fear that I would be the target for repeated long-distance shots to my back. Are any of you aware of a thicker plate that could stop, say, .338 Lapua or something like that? Is there a better way to do the second plate? BTW, I am, of course, usually carrying a pair of ceramic plates in my briefcase so that I can shield my head. My SO (we work as a team when necessary) has a similar accessory containing a breakdown NEF single-shot 300 WinMag with an 18" bbl. The plan is that I shield us with my body and “catch the rounds” while she assembles the NEF. I lay down covering fire with my 23 (Bar-Sto .357 Sig barrel) and she makes the long shots. I will then throw smoke grenades to obscure the area while continuing to lay covering fire. The problem, of course, is when I have to turn my back to run, and then the problem crops up. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I've hunted squirrels since I was a young boy, but in the late fall and winter. The trees still have full foliage, which makes it almost impossible to see them... at least it does for these tired old eyes. And, they still have all of the parasites on them. Same with rabbits. I used to always wait until after a hard freeze to hunt them, after the trees had shed their leaves.

I looked in the current rulebook but didn't find any distance listed, but yea I seem to remember there was a clarification last year.

I could be wrong, but I thought the baiting rule was changed recently to 250yds. I haven't looked it up in a while though.

At this point you should be DUCT TAPING hard plates to your chest under your shirt. I'm sure that would have stopped most anything .308 or smaller. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Sounds like a swell guy and the result of some fantastic parenting. Kinda like the idiots that point weapon-mounted lasers all around the gun store. If he's an ROTC cadet, find out where and have a talk with his commanding officer.

Thanks for the replies... I don't know if anyone should be jealous. Once we decided to go down this path we went all in with my retirement plan. It looks like it is going to work out but I am 100% committed. Failure is literally not an option. I find that fear is a great motivator. My wife (who should have never said yes : - 0 ) deserves to have a comfortable retirement for putting up with me all these years. Folks in her family live about 20 years longer than they do in mine so I'm planning for the really long haul... I've learned a few things: 1) It doesn't matter how big of a tractor you bought, it will always be at least 1 size smaller than you need for some random task. 1b) Who knew tractors didn't have brakes on the front wheels? If you go down a steep hill with a heavy load in the front end bucket and the rear wheels come off the ground you are along for the ride until you get to the bottom. 1c) always keep a pair of clean shorts in your car. See 1b for any needed info. 2) Buying a backhoe attachment was a huge mistake for me. I would have done a lot better to save the money and rent a mini-excavator when I needed it. But, if you need a trench dug that is not straight, not level, and not smooth from beginning to end I'm your man! 3) The biggest leap of faith was drilling the well. It cost almost double what I budgeted. I haven't turned it on yet. Sort of like a lottery ticket: Until I check the numbers I'm a winner. If the well doesn't produce life will not be good for a while. 4) I knew the rule build a bigger barn than you think you will need. I built a 30x40. I had a 12x24 shed before. I thought a 30x40 was a huge overkill. It is only 50% too small. 5) Tractor folks only deal in 1,000's. As in: do you want to spend 1,000 or 2,000 or 3,000 etc... They apparently have never heard of 10's, 20's or 100 dollar bills before. 6) Tractor implements are like AR's. Once you have the first one you realize how many more you need. It doesn't help if your normally very frugal wife is a implement gateway drug... She says things like: I want mulch on the inside of the fencing around the greenhouse. Can your tractor do that? My answer was yes (sounded like thousands)... But even though I haven't mulched any trees yet she loves her little greenhouse. We've been married 23 years and I never knew she'd always wanted one. It's been tiring but we own some dirt free and clear. It is really quiet out there. The wind is almost always blowing and so far we like all of our future neighbors. BTW: when we bring the dozer in to cut our permanent drive way he is also going to take the dirt we will be digging out for our basement and close the end of a little ravine so that I can have a pond in a few years. While the dozer is there he is also going to level out a 25 yard wide by 50 yard deep spot and use the rest of the dirt for a berm. Getting a place to shoot started us down this road and I WILL have a small range. I may not be able to afford any steel for a few years but I am going to try to have a big ole TN Gunowners Mid Tn shoot and celebration. Hope everyone likes pulled pork... Mark

Well I picked it up yesterday! i still have an agency TiN barrel on back order so when that comes it I will drop it in. I am currently running it with a SiCo threaded barrel. I have yet to shoot it hoping to today. I can tell you that it is noticeably lighter and after handling it for a while it starts to not feel like a glock any more. Let me know of any pictures or questions you have i will do my best to answer.

Wow, that's a bunch of ..... AR propaganda.[emoji6] AR's are like trophy wives. The best they look is when they aren't yours. Expensive to maintain. Require immediate and constant upgrades and accessories. Need constant attention (maintenance) or they get whiny. The older they get the worse they look. AK's are the girl next door. They get better looking with age, don't complain, and always get the job done. Here's my go to! Sent from my SM-G930P using Tapatalk

I was an AK guy for a long time. Collected them in pairs by country before they were cool. Which is great because the MAK 90s I paid $250 for now are getting $1k or more and the Arsenals and Veprs are even more ridiculous. Well made AKs are built like tanks and sewing machine reliable(which has a little something to do with the tapered 7.62x39 cartridge). They are also heavy, full of sharp edges and get really flipping hot. The 7.62 x 39 penetrates too much in my opinion for home defense as I have other people in the house to worry about but 5.45 is an option. I also have ARs and love the ergonomics and weight plus the 5.56 is a good round for home defense IMO. All that said, if something goes bump in the night then I am grabbing a Mossberg 590.

The greatest feat of gunsmithery was convincing people that Glocks are 1911s and need to be customized to work more better. I can see stippling and cutting the slide for a RDS. I can even see added slide serrations if the end user needs them (I love checkered front strap on a 1911). But some of this stuff just seems to be for the chicks dig it factor.....and by chicks I mean dudes at the range who worry about what pants Costas is wearing this week.   They get good reports in the gun mags I read so good luck with your purchase.

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