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Old 10-03-2010, 05:15 AM   #21
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Ok Greg

I have to ask - how much?
I'd be curious to hear what these run for as well and a little more about the cigar. Seems like the case/coin/knife would be the marketing point for this new product.
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Old 10-03-2010, 02:55 PM   #22
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I have yet to smoke a Gurkha or a Rocky Patel I did not like -- my problem with them is that I keep going back instead of expanding my pallet
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Old 10-03-2010, 09:20 PM   #23
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Ok Greg

I have to ask - how much?
Around $200 for the entire package. Considering it's Gurkha and you get a great traveldor and slick knife, a good deal if you like the cigars.
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Old 10-03-2010, 11:45 PM   #24
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The knife looks like one made by a company called Extrema Ratio and those alone are a couple hundred dollars. Throw in a Pelican case and the Gurkhas on top and they're probably a little pricey.

But yes, Jim, I have yet to smoke a bad Gurkha.

To beat the prices I always check on Cigars International and wait for them to do a Ghurka sampler with 20 cigars for about 40 bucks, then they aren't as bad.
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Old 10-05-2010, 06:10 PM   #25
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Just found the Spec Ops online at www.coronacigar.com!

http://www.coronacigar.com/products/...ife-combo.html

Only $159.95 for either version. That's a steal if you ask me.

They made a funny video to promote it as well. Check it out...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8s6je4ITmMI
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Old 10-05-2010, 07:38 PM   #26
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wait. purge valve???
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Old 10-05-2010, 07:40 PM   #27
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yes, those travel cases will vacuum seal closed when taken on an airplane. the purge valve makes it easy to open the case back up.
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Old 10-05-2010, 08:18 PM   #28
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thats nuts! I thinks its a good deal. I wonder if the cigar is any good (on the level playing field that is: Gurkha)
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Old 10-05-2010, 09:53 PM   #29
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The knife is made in China. If you really want a tacticool knife, watch late night QVC and get a mega sampler for $40. That's my opinion. The marketing aspect is sheer genius.
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Old 10-06-2010, 12:03 AM   #30
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If you want a true tactical knife, ZT Knives. Nuff said
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Old 10-06-2010, 12:37 AM   #31
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Thx for sharing the website, will have to check it out.
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Old 10-06-2010, 03:30 AM   #32
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All Right!

I am pretty sure my wonderful wife just ordered this for me
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Old 10-07-2010, 03:12 AM   #33
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I got mine for $100. Out of town and picking it up when I get back. I couldn't pass this up at this price.
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Old 10-11-2010, 07:14 PM   #34
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I got mine for $100. Out of town and picking it up when I get back. I couldn't pass this up at this price.
Damn... that's less than cost. WTF??
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Old 10-11-2010, 07:17 PM   #35
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If you want a true tactical knife, ZT Knives. Nuff said
ZT aren't bad, I've owned a few. The new Rick Hinderer collaboration knife will be their best hands down. I prefer my Strider SMF to the current ZT's also tactical to me = Microtech preferably a scarab or Halo.

Yeah that knife is a turd, definitely a China Cheapie.
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Old 10-11-2010, 09:44 PM   #36
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Second on the Microtech. I have two of their knives and they are great.
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:37 AM   #37
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Damn... that's less than cost. WTF??
I got a great connection. What can I say? Off to pick it up today. Finally found some time to go get it.
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Old 10-12-2010, 07:59 AM   #38
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I have seen this package. I laughed and said "No one touches my Gurkhas otherwise I will cut chu." I am just wondering what else Gurkha will come up with next.
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Old 10-12-2010, 08:56 AM   #39
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+1 to their marketing team... although I'll pass on this deal.. the best cigars I've ever smoked come in plain wooden boxes....
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Old 10-12-2010, 09:18 AM   #40
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So, according to the Corona website, these are supposed to retail at $500, and they can sell them for $160? Something smells of BS there - do NC manufacturers artificially inflate RRP so everyone thinks they're getting a blinding deal?
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