Author: Henry

While it may be a common misconception that lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice, apparently the same myth can be ruled out when it comes to shark attacks. Case in point, a Florida surfer was recently bitten by a shark on the same beach he was bitten more than a decade ago.

Cole Taschman, who runs the fishing company Cole Tashy Charters, was surfing at Bathtub Beach in Martin County, FL when he suddenly noticed a “beast” of a shark behind him. He later recalled to the local NBC affiliate WPTV 5 News that he believed it to be a tiger or bull shark. And then the shark chomped down on his feet.

“I looked behind me and he was he kind of was just like, on the back of me,” Taschman explained of the shark, which he estimated to have been seven to eight feet long. “I just looked and I saw last-second him kind of going under and then he just kind of moved towards the side. I could kind of see his silhouette.”

Thankfully, Taschman was able to catch a wave and swim to shore, where his friends and girlfriend were waiting. With the help of a local food truck operator, they were able to use surfboard leashes at a tourniquet for his legs and rush him to the hospital. They felt it was faster to drive for help than call 911 and wait for an ambulance.

“I actually blacked out. I almost passed out from shock or losing enough blood,” he continued. “So [my girlfriend] is in the back slapping me, and [my friend] is driving like a madman trying to get me to the hospital. He’s dumping water on my head. They kept me awake, so thank god.” All told, he required two surgeries to repair three severed tendons, as well as 93 stitches.

But the most bizarre detail about the story is that Taschman was bitten by a shark on the same beach back in 2013. However, his injuries this time around were much more severe.

“There’s no comparison,” he added. “It’s like comparing an Olympic athlete to a high school athlete like, you know, the amount of trauma. It’s so hectic how much worse this one was.”

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While gear outfitters like REI and Huckberry may first come to mind when shopping for everyday carry essentials, Amazon is the place to look for high-quality but affordable pocket knives. Lately, the marketplace has been filled with incredible discounts on models from Gerber, Victorinox, Smith & Wesson, and more, but there’s one special knife from Kershaw that might be the best-looking of the bunch, and it just had its price cut in half.

The Kershaw Leek Pocket Knife is on sale for $50—a 50% discount on its normal price of $100. This slim, compact folding blade is a sure bet for both quality and style: Hundreds are sold on Amazon every month, and it has earned over 1,000 five-star ratings from shoppers who call it “sturdy and stylish” and note that it “feels good in the hand.” This knife is on sale in Kershaw’s BlackWash color—one of the brand’s most intricate-looking finishes—and right now, Amazon has the best price available.

Kershaw Leek BlackWash Pocket Knife, $50 (was $100) on Amazon

This Kershaw knife is made in the US and features a 3-inch, drop-point plain-edge blade. The blade is crafted from Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel, which gives it superior edge retention and also makes it easy to resharpen. It wears a black oxide coating for sleek looks and added scratch resistance. The blade is paired with a tough stainless steel handle that’s also coated in BlackWash, and the handle features a reversible pocket clip, so you can carry the knife on either side, tip up or tip down. The Leek is equipped with Kershaw’s SpeedSafe design, so you can safely open the blade with one hand, and the frame lock and tip lock keep the blade secure and in place whether it’s opened or closed. Like any good pocket knife, it’s also super portable: It measures just 4 inches long when closed, and weighs a paltry 3 ounces.

Amazon reviewers have heaped praise on the Leek in BlackWash, highlighting its sturdy build and excellent functionality. “For a daily carry, nothing compares to this little Kershaw,” one shopper said. “It’s simply the best pocket knife I’ve ever handled.”

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“It is a thin, no-BS efficient cutting tool,” said another shopper, who added that it’s “easy as hell to sharpen and effective at cutting.”

A quality blade like the Kershaw Leek will last for years to come, and at half off, it’s an especially worthy investment. But don’t wait around on this one: These knives are selling fast, and a deep discount like this likely won’t last much longer.