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1. Actually, I prefer a drop-point, but it sounds as if the OP needs a rather small-frame knife, and that's what came to mind. I like a Droppint for 'looks,' rather than purpose. Truth be told, my favorite is the slight recurve and belly of the Benchmade 710 Axis lock, but that's been out of production for years. I lost one here in Chiang Mai last year that I'd carried for the past 20 years. Fortunately, when I bought that one, I bought two! ???? 2. Today, it seems that most quality knives can be bought with almost any blade style and configuration. Personally, I have no 'need' for a serrated edge, and it only gets in my way of getting a hair-whittling edge on a blade. While obviously any shape will 'cut' anything, rope and cordage cut better with a serrated edge, push-cutting is best done with a Sheepsfoot or Wharncliff shape, but they have a relatively narrow-use range, while recurve blades give the longest edge vs blade length. Because this is this forum, let me edit to say that a serrated edge actually does give a longer edge surface to a blade, but does not give smooth cutting the way a non-serrated edge will do.

Invest in a 'Benchmade' brand with an Omega spring/Axis Lock. A medium-priced one will run about $200 U.S, and be worth every penny. You can remove the pocket clip if you don't want it, or switch it to the other side if you so choose. The axis lock mechanism is virtually bomb-proof so your fingers are safe. It holds an edge forever if you change the angle to 20 degrees, and keeps its value if you wish to sell it later. From your OP, it sounds as if the Mini-Griptilian would be a perfect fit for you!

I thought Tiger Balm would keep them away.

The OP's post asked for 'quality' knives. The Night Market sells knives but hard to call them 'quality.'

Still open, with a small selection of high quality folding and fixed-blade knives.

What he said. There is no question that riding two wheels is dangerous, but there is no way for your to stop her if it is her wish. All you can do is provide the very best instruction (and that needs to be not just 'how to steer the bike' but 'situational awareness' too.) And then. keep your fingers crossed.

While I'd hate to be forced by old age or fear to rely only on an automobile or taxi to get around town, being young I find no difficulty what so ever doing my chores using a motorbike. Hell, if one lives within the Superhighway, even a bicycle would do. 15-20 minutes from one edge of the city to its opposite side by bicycle, much faster with a small motorcycle.

Thanks, folks. These should do the trick. Mods, please close this thread.

There used to be a shop called 'The Bag Shop' that did this sort of work, but they are closed. Anyone know another shop here inside the SuperHighway that can repair heavy-duty zippers? Thanks.

I prefer WeCook.

Never trust a skinny chef... ????

We came 22 years ago, having never even set foot in the area before. We took a chance, just as we had done so many times before with various decisions to be made. We knew we didn't want a 'big city' feel that Bangkok offers, and didn't want to settle in the islands that we had always visited before. So we took a chance. We've never regretted that decision. Sure, sometimes there are difficulties and minor irritations, but you find those everywhere. The air pollution is manageable, and doesn't give us second thoughts. (We don't leave during Burning Season.) Traffic is getting heavier, but that's really a minor inconvenience, certainly better here than in Bangkok! There is plenty to keep us outdoors when we wish to be, indoors when that's our aim, there is more than enough variety of restaurants and entertainment, and if we keep away from Neimann, no need to put up with crowds of tourists. I'd recommend Chiang Mai without reservation.

Anything to avoid putting police personnel on the streets actually stopping crime. Just another band-aid.

♫... there will be one child left to carry on, to carry on. ♫

"May have?" "Could have?" "Appears?" This must be some sort of new definition of a scientific 'study.'

Can the folks who say that the Keto diet is not healthy please tell us how the natives of the far frozen north (Eskimos, Inuit, Laplander, etc.) manage to survive thousands of year of not eating vegetables or other carbs? Just eating protein and fats? Somehow, the indigenous people managed to stay alive long enough for modern stores and trading posts to bring them Twinkies. Now 76, I've been following the Keto lifestyle for the past 4 years. I get a health check at Rajavej every year. Everything is in the normal range except Cholesterol levels, and with the new, peer-reviewed studies being done proving the old thinking incorrect, the doctor is not worried about that number. I began it to lose weight. It took about a year to go from a size 46" waist back down to a size 33". I was tired of having my belly enter a room two minutes before the rest of me. I continued Keto because my entire body feels better when living this way. Most of those little niggling aches and pains of old age (you know the ones... knees creaking, hips sore, back stiff, etc., Pick yours.) are GONE as long as I follow Keto. As I said, I began it to lose weight, but I continue it because it makes my body feel better. The only food I feel that I am giving up is Pepperidge Farm Mint Milano cookies or french fries. So every few months I break the diet and eat them. Then I start up again. I eat meat, vegetables, and dessert with every dinner. I just have to choose my veggies a bit more carefully. Last night we made Cantonese Shrimp with Lobster Sauce for dinner. The night before that we had Pizza. Tonight I'll probably cook Mexican Fajitas or Tacos. We really don't have to 'suffer' when following Keto, just be a bit creative. When I eat in a restaurant, I don't eat the rice. It's not hard.

I still use PayPal. After PayPal cancelled all our Thai accounts, I simply opened an American PayPal account and use that will no issues. Just open an account in your home country. Easiest way is to have a friend or relative IN the country 'lend' you their telephone number. It will be needed to sign up for the account to prove that you are really you. You give them a one-time password to set up the account, then as soon as it's established, change your password. I then attached a bank account to the PayPal account, and now all set. I've been using PayPal steadily with no problems other than I'm spending too much money buying toys!

On the other hand, perhaps 'some' of these conspiracy theories are not just theories. We can't lump them all together. Some ARE complete nutjobs. No doubt about that. But if we get into the habit of 'labeling' everything quickly, for expediency, rather than investigating thoroughly , we do run the risk of a lot of misinformation being spread around. How often have you heard someone casually but instantly respond to a comment with a 'That's just a conspiracy theory,' giving the comment no further thought. Common labels do that to us. It's one of the reasons labels developed so well... they 'shortcut' the thinking process. Speed up the conversation, but a a much more shallow level.

At 76, I've already completed all most all of my original dreams. I was fortunate to be able to live them already. The only one left is 'sky diving' and these old knees won't support that now. It's one of the reasons we moved to Chiang Mai... a place that doesn't give us cause to want to be anywhere else! Other people's Bucket List brings them right here. We're quite happy right here right now. No longer any particular desire to go somewhere else. A nice motorcycle ride in the mountains is more than enough to re-energize us.

If you can't hit your deer or elk with three rounds in a magazine, you shouldn't be allowed to hunt at all! There is no valid reason for 10-20-30 round magazines for hunting. Outlaw large-capacity magazines and you remove a major factor in these mass shootings. Today's AR-15s sold in American sporting goods stores only LOOK like assault rifles, but they are NOT. They are NOT automatic weapons (which define assault weapons,) but single-shot semi-automatic rifles just like Uncle Bob's old deer gun, only not so friendly 'looking.' You have to pull the trigger for every shot no matter how many rounds are in the magazine. Reduce the capacity of the magazine and you reduce the capacity for sustained rapid fire. No need to 'ban' guns. Just make them less useful for the average mass murderer. And isn't it a shame that we actually DO have an 'average' mass murderer these days?

I bought two Hitachi units from PowerBuy a few years ago. I think they were about ฿1,000 each. For another ฿ 900 I bought a PM2.5 monitor. These two units bring out PM2.5 reading down into the single or low double digits in couple of minutes despite the triple digits air outside. We did not seal the windows or cover the Aircon openings, but we still have sweet, clean air 24/7 during Burning Season. With the house secure, and wearing a good N95 mask when going outside, this season is simply no problem at all!

Great to hear that you are having such success with what appears to be approaching a Keto lifestyle without needing to worry about the details. Low Carb works. It doesn't require keeping charts and lists the way some follow Keto and the results are 'almost' the same, health-wise. More energy, far less body inflammation, no big hunger spikes, etc. Pretty positive results all around!

Even if there IS a ban on water throwing, farang backpack tourist won't abide by it. They will throw water on anyone, even those in good clothes on their way to work who obviously do not want to play.

Mods.... How many different threads will there be this year all discussing the same tired news?

I'm 76 years old. My height is 175cm (5'9") At the age of 73 I weighed 110k (240lbs.) My waist size was 44" I now weigh 71k (156lbs.) Waist 33" It took a year to remove the excess weight, but the beneficial difference in overall health and body condition is on an order of magnitude. I began my dietary changes to lose weight, but discovered that all the positive body changes (i.e. reduction of inflammation of joints, better sleep, better mobility, clearer skin... the list goes on and on, and that is what has kept me following this food lifestyle for past two+ years after the weight reduction succeeded. If you are tired of having your stomach enter a room two minutes before the rest of your body, you might consider the Keto lifestyle. It works. It's not a diet... It's a way of approaching eating from a different perspective. Cut out sugar and starches. That will do the trick. And if you find you are missing your cookies, cakes, and French fries, well.... Have some! It's not a 'Prison Diet!' It's something you are choosing to do for yourself. Have the french fries. Have the Ice cream and cookies one day. Or what ever it is that you feel you can't live without. THEN... get back on the Keto wagon again until you feel the need to break it again. I break my diet several times a year. There is no need to suffer. Do what you can for your better health. Keto works. It's a healthy way to eat ... if my last three yearly health checkups at the hospital are correct. Right now I've broken the diet for a few days to enjoy some food gifts that I received, but will be re-starting Keto on Saturday. Why? Because after a few days following Keto, my body just feels better!