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Rick · 17th July 2005, 04:47 PM

Hi Lew , I miss that old Danish Bos'un's knife ; the blade must have been 6" long .

I gave it to my Dad to use for splicing , whipping and general marine knotwork . It was stolen out of our old island fouse in Maine by one of the local lobstermen ; they would B&E the Summer cottages in Winter in search of booze . Those guys are a pretty lousy lot ; I know from first hand experience .

Not many people meaner tempered than a Maine lobsterman .

Unless you've got a handfull of ten dollar bills ; then they're all sweetness and light .

17th July 2005, 04:47 PM	#39
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,333	Hi Lew , I miss that old Danish Bos'un's knife ; the blade must have been 6" long . I gave it to my Dad to use for splicing , whipping and general marine knotwork . It was stolen out of our old island fouse in Maine by one of the local lobstermen ; they would B&E the Summer cottages in Winter in search of booze . Those guys are a pretty lousy lot ; I know from first hand experience . Not many people meaner tempered than a Maine lobsterman . Unless you've got a handfull of ten dollar bills ; then they're all sweetness and light .