Ambitious long term folder test.

N_N_R · **Reply #210 on:** March 26, 2015, 04:16:19 PM

Earlier today I ordered this little ambitious guy

From the States, though, as it was sold out everywhere on our shops here. SIGH. I hope the customs don't catch me again ...

Grathr · **Reply #211 on:** March 26, 2015, 04:31:46 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on March 26, 2015, 04:16:19 PM

Earlier today I ordered this little ambitious guy From the States, though, as it was sold out everywhere on our shops here. SIGH. I hope the customs don't catch me again ...

Looking forward to hear what you think of it.

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ducttapetech · **Reply #212 on:** March 26, 2015, 04:36:05 PM

Hope you get it NNR.

Nate

N_N_R · **Reply #213 on:** March 26, 2015, 04:42:56 PM

Thanks guys

I guess I'll get it, just I'll have to pay additional customs charges

It happens usually with more expensive stuff I get from the US. I've ordered some pricey thingies from China, but they've never been in customs. Anyway, if I'd bought it from Bulgaria, it would've been more expensive, anyway, so ... yeah. I just hope it gets here shortly. I even got a confirmation email that it's been shipped the same, day

Grathr · **Reply #214 on:** April 02, 2015, 06:47:37 AM

Day 68:
The Dragonfly has seen a lot of action lately and needed another touch up yesterday.

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Grathr · **Reply #215 on:** April 04, 2015, 11:55:32 PM

A pic of the Dragonfly from todays walk.

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enki_ck · **Reply #216 on:** April 05, 2015, 10:29:34 AM

IT FLOATS!

Grathr · **Reply #217 on:** April 05, 2015, 10:55:50 AM

Quote from: enki_ck on April 05, 2015, 10:29:34 AM

IT FLOATS!

Its one of those magic Dragonflys from down under.

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N_N_R · **Reply #218 on:** April 06, 2015, 04:04:53 PM

I'll play too

I'll keep the Ambitious as my only/main EDC blade for as long as I can starting today. So far it's cut just some food, paper, a plastic bottle.... I bet it'll be enough for almost everything.

I only hope it doesn't rust as easily as some people state. I tend to wash it with water after using it for food.. and then dry it with a towel or something.

Grathr · **Reply #219 on:** April 06, 2015, 04:32:49 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on April 06, 2015, 04:04:53 PM

I'll play too I'll keep the Ambitious as my only/main EDC blade for as long as I can starting today. So far it's cut just some food, paper, a plastic bottle.... I bet it'll be enough for almost everything.

I only hope it doesn't rust as easily as some people state. I tend to wash it with water after using it for food.. and then dry it with a towel or something.

Thats awesome!

I wonder if you will like it as much as I did?

Mine did develop some minor rust, but it cleaned away easily enough.
A few drops of oil should keep the rust away though. Mineral oil, or just olive oil works well for knives that needs to be food safe.

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N_N_R · **Reply #220 on:** April 06, 2015, 04:50:12 PM

Lol, this with the olive oil sounds good. It had crossed my mind before, but I've never actually tried it.

And yes, I like the knife

That's my first Spydie and I love smaller EDC items overall, so I couldn't but love it

Grathr · **Reply #221 on:** April 06, 2015, 04:56:04 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on April 06, 2015, 04:50:12 PM

Lol, this with the olive oil sounds good. It had crossed my mind before, but I've never actually tried it.

And yes, I like the knife That's my first Spydie and I love smaller EDC items overall, so I couldn't but love it

Mineral oil is also dirt cheap, and probably better for oiling pivots and MT,s. I think olive oil can get a little sticky over time, but Im not sure.

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N_N_R · **Reply #222 on:** April 06, 2015, 05:00:32 PM

I'm afraid it may start smelling bad... but if I wash the knife regularly, it may wash away with time. We'll see

SteveC · **Reply #223 on:** April 06, 2015, 05:45:47 PM

Get some mineral oil from the drug store. Works good for the pivots and even the blade for rust protection and it's food safe.

N_N_R · **Reply #224 on:** April 09, 2015, 08:20:50 PM

My Ambi just survived its first floor tile free fall

Grathr · **Reply #225 on:** April 09, 2015, 08:42:46 PM

Quote from: N_N_R on April 09, 2015, 08:20:50 PM

My Ambi just survived its first floor tile free fall

Thats a good sign

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N_N_R · **Reply #226 on:** April 13, 2015, 03:10:57 PM

Veggie slaughter

ducttapetech · **Reply #227 on:** April 13, 2015, 03:41:20 PM

Nice

That's us mobile
Nate

Grathr · **Reply #228 on:** April 13, 2015, 07:15:18 PM

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Grathr · **Reply #229 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:38:27 PM

Day 83:
Not much to report.
The smaller, pointier blade of the dragonfly, has its advantages over the Ambi for finer work and cutting zipties. While the Abitious is better at rougher tasks and removing material.
At this point I cant really tell much difference between the steels other than the superior corrotion resistance of the VG10 Dragonfly.

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HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #230 on:** April 17, 2015, 08:52:39 PM

Quote from: Grathr on April 17, 2015, 08:38:27 PM

...other than the superior corrotion resistance of the VG10 Dragonfly.

Understatement of the week, but I do agree with you.

Grathr · **Reply #231 on:** May 11, 2015, 08:04:39 PM

Day 107:
Yesterday I gave the dragonfly another touch up, probably the last one of this test.
The dragonflys 120 days are soon over, and I will put it on the shelf with heavy heart. The Dragonfly will certainly find its way back into EDC rotation, when the rest of the tests are over.

120 days of carrying the Gerber Bear Grylls Compact II are coming next. I think Ill start a new thread for that.

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