DPx Gear Founder, RYP Remembers His Time In Baghdad -- There was a special time in Iraq after the invasion and before the insurgency really set in. A strange place of Hescos, blast walls, and drinking Belgian Coronas on the roof while watching fire fights and car bombs. It was Baghdad at its worst - and best.
Contractors, spooks, soldiers and businessmen were pouring in, most of them riding the corkscrew landing flight or the tedious high speed run from Amman to Baghdad in high mileage Ford Excursions.
Baghdad was “Green” or “Red” based on the ever expanding blast walls and the short run to Baghdad International Airport (aka BIAP) along Route Irish. It was guaranteed to provide thrills, as insurgents took pot shots, blew themselves up or launched “shark teams” to zipper unsuspecting cars. If you survived that, plus the crushing heat - you could use a drink.
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It was good to see you has your H.E.S.T Ti frame lock with you when you were there !. I bet it opened plenty bottles of beer with it and was used plenty when you were there. I take my H.E.S.T Ti everywhere I go now as it’s a little tank that loves nothing more than to work work work. I use the Falkniven DC4 to sharpen my knife when I’m out and about. How do you keep your h.e.s.t sharp when your out and about ?
Love it Robert! A small but great read. What a treat. Hope all is well on your end.👍💪
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March 03, 2021
Thanks STU and Gregg! A good sharpening stone is used out in the field. We also use a Wicked Edge at home for blade tune ups.