1stMate Matt

Snow snow snow. About 30 inches over the weekend. Shoveled my driveway 7 times during it and still woke up to 14" on sunday morning. Now it's snowing again and has been all night. I would say somewhere around 7-10 inches and it still coming. I think I will get kitted up and take some classic pictures when the sun comes up.

This is one of my favorite pictures tht Poppa took. I wonder why... JK. love you stink!

remember reality TV shows are anything but. I am sure there is more testing behind the scenes that we dont see on tv. Maybe not, but at this point they are valuable "actors" and I doubt they would let them fire something on camera that hasnt been checked out. They may want to appear badass our fearless on TV.

Did you see the one with a paycheck to himself signed by John Handcock? Neat!

Has anyone watched this show yet? I keep it on whenever I see it just to catch what awesome firearm will come in next. Last episode they had a double barrel French carriage gun with a spring loaded bayonet. I am inspired to make one of these. The coach guns and other flintlocks that they get on that show are some of the best examples I have ever seen. The muskatoon that they had was also out of this world and they shot it. Infact they shoot almost all of the antique guns that they buy. Anyone else catch this at all?

Well, if it was a one time deal I would say it would retail around $500.00. Depends on the details and such. I am sure you and I can agree on a price. I would of course give you a PUB discount. I would still love to wholesale some of my work to you. Maybe even send you blades and hilts so you can do handles yourself.

I know there were a few of you that wanted to purchase a sword from me at PIP that planned to check back in on sunday but I was all over the place and didnt get a chance to meet back up with you. Here are a few of the cutlasses that I had left over and a few other pieces. I have these listed with a $100-$150 discount. Cant beat that. This sale wont go on forever so act fast! If you buy more then 1 there will be a higher discount. PlEASE EMAIL ME do not PM me as I may miss the PM. 1stmate@baltimoreknife.com. We accept credit and paypal. http://baltimoreknife.com/readytoship.htm Thanks again and safe holidays to all! Your 1stMate, Matt

Spike we all thank you and yours for putting on a great event. I loved you before this event but the deal was sealed during the event. I am glad I got the time to hang with you. I had an absolute blast and I have yet to have the time to sit down and write my thank you post. I think I speak for all at Pirates Magazine by saying we are more then proud to have you aboard with us and thank you so much for you hospitality during the event. If you ever need anything from me or mine...you be sure to give me a buzz! As for PIP 2010...Watch out! It's going to be a great one!

I have to admit that I was sad when I didnt get in on this picture...sad 'till I got to eat some PIG before all of you! Muahahhahaha!

For me? Aww you shouldnt have!

Sounds good to me! I took it easy this year. Had some awesome sushi and cought up on some much needed rest. I also got in some shop time and I almost have my 1500 layer viking dagger finished!

Thanks for the love mates! I have nothing but love for you all in return. I have to admit that its hard coming back from paradise on your birthday to nothing but cold and ice!

Some good shots so far. Thanks for sharing. I have hundreds of great ones to share with you. I will get up the first batch ASAP. Then we have to sort through all of the high rez shots to choose which to publish. There will be loads after that! Anything I put on the net can be used and shared. I can't tell you how much fun I had. Thanks to everyone. I will be posting more once I get cought up at the forge. Sad that I had to leave paradise and return to the cold on my brithday...:)

I loved the mini blunder that is in your sig. I need me one of those!

I would think the new shiney sword that awaits you would motivate! Let me know if you are not coming down because I know everyone will be fighting over your cutlass and I will sell it and make you another if you cant make it. Im evil like that.

What do you mean? I know there is a picture of me somewhere in the mag... :) *wink

Thanks friends! Few more items posted!

From now until Tuesday evening(Dec 1st) We are having a rare sale of everything we have in stock. I will be updating the page and adding pieces as they get fitted with handles. Don’t miss out. We don’t drop prices this low often. Once again this is about a 48 hour sale. http://baltimoreknife.com/readytoship.htm Can't beat these cutlass prices!

I would give it a few days. If it still isnt there send an email with your info to Sarah@Piratesmagazine.com and she will take good care of you.

How about 'how to get blood out of a nice white silk shirt?' Ha. I was thinking more like how to get a blood stain into your shirt, not out of it.