Gurkha Spec Ops - Page 3

ckay · 10-12-2010, 11:01 AM

Gurkha is known for high MSRP. Look at the Centurian...$35 retail, but sell for $5.

Louistogies · 10-12-2010, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Lumpold

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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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I was thinking the same thing.

jjmitchem · 10-15-2010, 06:57 AM

My gift from my wife arrived this week!! very nice! I promise to get some pics up, there are two other Soldiers who got this set also and at least one more on its way so I am waiting to get a pic of all of us together - will have to send that to Gurkha!!

As far as the cigars - very nice, as expected of Gurkha, I smoked one the frist night it was here - I usually let them sit for a few days when cigars get to us in Iraq but I figured that was what the pelican case was for

This is a very smooth two hour smoke!!

The coin is very nice - those military types will understand the value of this

The knife, though not claimed by Extrema Ratio (I sent them an email and got a very short response back - "no that is not ours") is very nice and well made. The only engraving on it is Gurkha but the drop leg sheath does have "made in Italy" on it - where Extrema Ratio is produced. The knife does look exactly like there Doberman II

All in all - very good deal and a neat way to celebrate our deployment here.

As far as Gurkha - Smoke What You Like, Like What You Smoke!!!!!

Chappy - Cigar 6

LostAbbott · 10-15-2010, 07:59 AM

Do you know what kind of steel the knife is made from?

jjmitchem · 10-15-2010, 08:13 AM

Not yet, going to take the handle off and see if it is stamped but I need to find an allen wrench to do that.

LostAbbott · 10-15-2010, 10:38 AM

that would be sweet if it is 154cm or something similar. It wouls totally make this a sick deal.

jjmitchem · 11-06-2010, 12:22 AM

As promised - finally took our FOB Cobra Spec Ops Cigar Pic

These cigars are great, smooth, spicy and about an hour and half smoke

Forces you to sit and relieve the stress for a little bit!!

icehog3 · 11-06-2010, 12:32 AM

Enjoy the "down time", Chappy...and thank you for all you do.

Bill86 · 11-06-2010, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by jjmitchem

As promised - finally took our FOB Cobra Spec Ops Cigar Pic

These cigars are great, smooth, spicy and about an hour and half smoke

Forces you to sit and relieve the stress for a little bit!!

Well that's good to hear the cigars are good. Not so sure about the knife

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Originally Posted by jjmitchem

My gift from my wife arrived this week!! very nice! I promise to get some pics up, there are two other Soldiers who got this set also and at least one more on its way so I am waiting to get a pic of all of us together - will have to send that to Gurkha!!

As far as the cigars - very nice, as expected of Gurkha, I smoked one the frist night it was here - I usually let them sit for a few days when cigars get to us in Iraq but I figured that was what the pelican case was for

This is a very smooth two hour smoke!!

The coin is very nice - those military types will understand the value of this

The knife, though not claimed by Extrema Ratio (I sent them an email and got a very short response back - "no that is not ours") is very nice and well made. The only engraving on it is Gurkha but the drop leg sheath does have "made in Italy" on it - where Extrema Ratio is produced. The knife does look exactly like there Doberman II

All in all - very good deal and a neat way to celebrate our deployment here.

As far as Gurkha - Smoke What You Like, Like What You Smoke!!!!!

Chappy - Cigar 6

My guess is it's a china cheapie knock off of the extreme ratio..... Either way I got some good money on the blade being made of 440C or Aus 8 steel. If not definitely a lesser version of these IE (440A or aus 4/6)

If I were making this knife I would've had Microtech put out a Ultratech to go with it or at least a Socom.

sikk50 · 11-06-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjmitchem

As promised - finally took our FOB Cobra Spec Ops Cigar Pic

These cigars are great, smooth, spicy and about an hour and half smoke

Forces you to sit and relieve the stress for a little bit!!

Thank you for your service!

08-01-2011, 02:14 PM

FYI, Corona Cigar Co. just got another shipment of the Spec Ops cigar/knife combo. This time in a yellow case.

If you missed it last time this is another shot at it.

I really enjoyed the last one, can't wait to get this one too.

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

10-12-2010, 11:01 AM	#41
ckay Still Watching My Back Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 71 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops Gurkha is known for high MSRP. Look at the Centurian...$35 retail, but sell for $5.

10-15-2010, 06:57 AM	#43
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops My gift from my wife arrived this week!! very nice! I promise to get some pics up, there are two other Soldiers who got this set also and at least one more on its way so I am waiting to get a pic of all of us together - will have to send that to Gurkha!! As far as the cigars - very nice, as expected of Gurkha, I smoked one the frist night it was here - I usually let them sit for a few days when cigars get to us in Iraq but I figured that was what the pelican case was for This is a very smooth two hour smoke!! The coin is very nice - those military types will understand the value of this The knife, though not claimed by Extrema Ratio (I sent them an email and got a very short response back - "no that is not ours") is very nice and well made. The only engraving on it is Gurkha but the drop leg sheath does have "made in Italy" on it - where Extrema Ratio is produced. The knife does look exactly like there Doberman II All in all - very good deal and a neat way to celebrate our deployment here. As far as Gurkha - Smoke What You Like, Like What You Smoke!!!!! Chappy - Cigar 6

10-15-2010, 07:59 AM	#44
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops Do you know what kind of steel the knife is made from? __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

10-15-2010, 08:13 AM	#45
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops Not yet, going to take the handle off and see if it is stamped but I need to find an allen wrench to do that. __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

10-15-2010, 10:38 AM	#46
LostAbbott Have My Own Room Join Date: Aug 2010 First Name: Mychal Location: Seattle Posts: 1,165 Trading: (23)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops that would be sweet if it is 154cm or something similar. It wouls totally make this a sick deal. __________________ Damn I got a lot of smokes I need to try.

11-06-2010, 12:22 AM	#47
jjmitchem Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Jim "Chappy" Location: Ft Campbell Posts: 445 Trading: (3)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops As promised - finally took our FOB Cobra Spec Ops Cigar Pic These cigars are great, smooth, spicy and about an hour and half smoke Forces you to sit and relieve the stress for a little bit!! __________________ "I'm not ashamed of anything whatever that I do, and I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." - Charles Spurgeon

11-06-2010, 12:32 AM	#48
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops Enjoy the "down time", Chappy...and thank you for all you do. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

08-01-2011, 02:14 PM	#51
ipadforgoodcigar Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha Spec Ops FYI, Corona Cigar Co. just got another shipment of the Spec Ops cigar/knife combo. This time in a yellow case. If you missed it last time this is another shot at it. I really enjoyed the last one, can't wait to get this one too. http://www.coronacigar.com/products/...ife-combo.html Last edited by ipadforgoodcigar; 08-01-2011 at 02:15 PM. Reason: forgot the link