This is off topic, but since we can't post new topics...
Since I love to razz CS about everything, and since I find any opportunity to jab at Lynn Thompson to be worthwhile taking, I'd like to bring up my recently received special projects catalog. On the second page, they announce the induction of Felix Valencia into the MA Hall of Fame as "Competitor of the Year." Cool. So what I was thinking is this: Since Thompson's so proud of his "Cut and Don't be Cut" training seminars (still can't figure out why they use round sticks--how do you figure out how to index, then?) and since Felix is part of that, wouldn't you think that LT's stuff would have at least a considerable portion of FMA elements? W/ that said, you'd think Thompson himself would have a very great appreciation of the Filipino Martial arts. Which leads me to this question: Why the hell isn't he getting his company to manufacture FMA style blades? I'd buy one! A nice espada y daga set would be cool, and I wouldn't mind it if it was in Carbon V if it'd keep the price down. Besides that, I'd like to see a decent, even wooden handle on them. I mean, he's got lathi's which come in a short staff, long staff and escrima stick length, why not go the whole way and get those bolos, pinutis, and dagas out there, too? I'm also sure he'd find a great niche in the balisong market. To me, these things sound more marketable than a silly warhammer or battle axe, simply b/c of the proliferation of blade combative, which are largely FMA or FMA based. That is, of course, if he looks at knives from a profit oriented standpoint. But, alas, more than likely, this post will be ignored and never brought up again, seeing as how CS really doesn't care. What a shame, I guess that boar spear and 6ft lathi will be my last acquistions from CS. Oh wait, there's always the Samburu spear....
