I've been looking at
this knife at Best Made for a while, and I can't seem to find its provenance. Many other products at Best Made are rebranded or what have you versions from known suppliers, but I cannot for the life of me find a knife that resembles the Hotta-san — after looking at hundreds online. Everything I find refers back to Best Made's info. Can anyone unravel this mystery?
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posted by BlackLeotardFront
on Feb 8, 2013 -
8 answers
My friends are all prepping for careers, and I'm wondering how I'll balance mine with the many things I want to do that are (probably) mutually exclusive. Looking for insight.
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posted by Urban Winter
on Jan 27, 2013 -
10 answers
I would like to make a poster of
the cliffs at Lion's Head, ON; however, in order to get a shot of the entire cliff without too much distortion, I would ideally be located on the other side of Isthmus Bay, about 4 km away from the cliff. How can I do this?
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posted by jamincan
on Jan 10, 2013 -
8 answers
A friend of mine has been getting back into camping/hiking/general outdoors-ness recently and has asked for my help locating a good 'survival' knife.
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posted by skrymir
on Sep 5, 2012 -
20 answers
Is there a cheaper alternative to a new, store-bought fire pit/bowl that I'm not thinking of? (The cheapest I've seen is about $50.)
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posted by shortyJBot
on Aug 10, 2012 -
12 answers
I'd like foundation and makeup strong enough to look good in photos from an outdoor wedding, but easy enough for a novice to apply. Do you have suggestions?
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posted by lillygog
on Jun 20, 2012 -
37 answers
Seeking suggestions for dog-friendly camping and hiking in the Upper Midwest -- Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula.
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posted by compartment
on May 8, 2012 -
6 answers
Where can I buy 50W equivalent LED lights that work outdoors, operate at 120V, and are of the standard base type? I simply cannot find a bulb that meets all three criteria!
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posted by The Hyacinth Girl
on Dec 18, 2011 -
5 answers
What can my divorced older parent do to get away from home and avoid loneliness, particularly in the winter? He likes eating and the outdoors, but isn't religious. A warm spot with built-in company of some type would be ideal.
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posted by procrastination
on Sep 13, 2011 -
20 answers
I love the outdoors but want to spend more time with someone in a wheelchair, any ideas for compromise?
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posted by faheypb
on Jul 21, 2011 -
13 answers
Things to do in the Eastern Sierras and Mono / Inyo counties, California! Your favorites?
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posted by jnnla
on Jun 30, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm traveling to Alaska some weeks from now, and I will have a car. I decided it would be fun to stay up the whole night and experience the sunset and the following sunrise during a single, continuous outdoor experience. Where is a good location for this, in or near Anchorage?
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posted by germdisco
on Jun 2, 2011 -
18 answers
I'm ending up with two days on my own in Las Vegas. Any recommendations for outdoorsy things to do while I'm there?
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posted by pixiecrinkle
on Mar 21, 2011 -
12 answers
What are the logistics involved in back-country camping / backpacking (CA specific)?
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posted by jnnla
on Aug 4, 2010 -
20 answers
I've had house cats, but never a barn cat. Do people have cats that strictly live outside in their barn in New England?
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posted by inthe80s
on Jul 21, 2010 -
27 answers
I need suggestions for stupid/weird events for a 'sports day' element to a Stag Do. We will have plenty of outdoor space for individual or team contests.
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posted by tawny
on Jul 5, 2010 -
10 answers
What are these strange, meandering white lines on leaves in my garden?
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posted by dozo
on May 18, 2010 -
3 answers
Finishing up my degree and looking for a gay-friendly, outdoorsy city with good tech employment prospects.
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posted by ayerarcturus
on Apr 30, 2010 -
34 answers
Is it reasonable, by way of a tent rental + heaters, to plan on holding a small backyard party in Chicago, in March, with a forecast indicating temperatures in the 40s/50s?
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posted by allisonrae
on Mar 14, 2010 -
6 answers
What kinds of jobs exist for software engineers who want to work outdoors? Rain, wind, sunshine, sleet, yes please!!
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posted by mjg123
on Nov 6, 2009 -
10 answers
Help me find books of a particular genre, or collection of similar genres. Specifically, books on living in or traveling through nature that have visual, picturesque language about the landscape/scenery/ecology.
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posted by Stryke11
on Oct 11, 2009 -
17 answers
Looking for water-resistant/proof, wind resistant, and warm mittens or gloves. Versatile enough to be able to drive with, but warm enough for extended walks outside and waterproof enough for snow shoveling, etc. Giant ski mittens are awesome, but somewhat limiting in dexterity.
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posted by sararah
on Dec 22, 2008 -
12 answers
Calling Scottish MeFites and fellow Scottish diaspora - what's the job market like in Scotland at the moment, and am I mad to be considering moving back?
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posted by Happy Dave
on Dec 2, 2008 -
7 answers
