[CLOSED] In Memory of Ed Halligan #1

enki_ck · **on:** July 13, 2015, 08:55:42 PM

As you might have noticed, this year CRKT and MTO are giving tribute to the knife communities greats that are no longer with us. And Ed Halligan is most certainly one of them.

You can read more about him and his K.I.S.S. designs at http://www.crkt.com/EdHalligan

To commemorate him, CRKT has sent us a few of his K.I.S.S. 5500 razor edge knives with "Tribute to Ed Halligan 2015" etched on frame.

The giveaway is open worldwide, and there isn't a minimum post count requirement either.

But you do have to put a bit of effort into it.

To go with the motto of Ed's designs. Keep It Super Simple.

Post a picture of your super simple EDC setup, your bare minimum, so only what you carry in your pockets, no bags and such. You can post as many times as you like with different setups, or comment on the setups others post. BUT ONLY FRESH pictures.

I know the pics posted here pretty well so I'll know if you cheat.

I'll read through the thread and make a list of everybody who entered properly, randomize it and draw the winner in one weeks time.

This one is open till next Monday, the 20th of July, and will close at 20.00h CET (Central European Time - server offset time)

Good luck to all who enter and a big

to CRKT for their generous donation and fitting way to pay tribute to one of knife community greats, Ed Halligan.

Etherealicer · **Reply #1 on:** July 13, 2015, 09:00:34 PM

Minimalist is my middle name... gotta do some glamour shots

Oh and thanks CRKT for this awesome prize...

RT1969 · **Reply #2 on:** July 13, 2015, 09:09:51 PM

No sunlight left and an empty camera battery - Got to wait one more day.
So sad that a lot of talents left us in the last year.

Etherealicer · **Reply #3 on:** July 13, 2015, 09:15:12 PM

I usually don't carry much, but short pants have even less room in their pockets. Today's pair fortunately has a watch pocket. So today it was:

Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Salt (no worries if I sweat alot

)
LM Carabine
Ear-plugs in keychain capsule

Kampfer · **Reply #4 on:** July 13, 2015, 10:04:48 PM

Thank for the KISS, here is my simple EDC, altogether less than 5 oz.

derekmac · **Reply #5 on:** July 13, 2015, 10:05:57 PM

Fantastic GAW. Thanks CRKT and MT.O.

This would probably be as KISS as I would go.

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eddie1115 · **Reply #6 on:** July 13, 2015, 10:39:49 PM

Thanks CRKT and MTO!

Most minimal and most common carry (what I usually carry around the house):

SAKnight · **Reply #7 on:** July 13, 2015, 11:07:52 PM

Today, due to the tightness of my shorts, I was limited to carrying one thing. I made it the tool I thought was lost, but got back from my father yesterday! And man, I forgot how much I love this thing, it's got everything I need!

Thanks to MTO and CRKT!

captain spaulding · **Reply #8 on:** July 13, 2015, 11:38:28 PM

First off R.I.P Ed. Secondly thank you CRKT for the giveaway and the chance.

This is about as simple as I really get.

SAKnight · **Reply #9 on:** July 14, 2015, 12:12:23 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 13, 2015, 11:38:28 PM

First off R.I.P Ed. Secondly thank you CRKT for the giveaway and the chance.

This is about as simple as I really get.

Is that a clipitool? If so, which one?

captain spaulding · **Reply #10 on:** July 14, 2015, 12:16:15 AM

Quote from: SAKnight on July 14, 2015, 12:12:23 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 13, 2015, 11:38:28 PM
First off R.I.P Ed. Secondly thank you CRKT for the giveaway and the chance.

This is about as simple as I really get.

Is that a clipitool? If so, which one?

Yes it is. Bottle opener version.

SAKnight · **Reply #11 on:** July 14, 2015, 12:18:01 AM

Quote from: captain spaulding on July 14, 2015, 12:16:15 AM

Quote from: SAKnight on July 14, 2015, 12:12:23 AM
Quote from: captain spaulding on July 13, 2015, 11:38:28 PM
First off R.I.P Ed. Secondly thank you CRKT for the giveaway and the chance.

This is about as simple as I really get.

Is that a clipitool? If so, which one?

Yes it is. Bottle opener version.

How do you like it? I was toying with the idea...

captain spaulding · **Reply #12 on:** July 14, 2015, 12:27:23 AM

Its worth the $20 for sure. The one and only issue I had with it was the blade comes so close to the end of the handle when closed I actually cut the webbing of my hand putting it into my pocket. Seems like a slight design flaw. With things like this it makes me wonder how no one at Spyderco caught this. As long as you are careful its all good, but it is something to be aware of. Its a great little knife though.

The serrated and bottle cap models can be had for $18 shipped right now. If you are interested let me know and I will give you the info.

SAKnight · **Reply #13 on:** July 14, 2015, 01:04:17 AM

Huh. Perhaps most of the time they end up slightly shorter when they profile them? (hand profiled right?). Does make you wonder what they were thinking

I think I'm on a spending break, I'll likely talk to you soon though

captain spaulding · **Reply #14 on:** July 14, 2015, 01:23:28 AM

Quote from: SAKnight on July 14, 2015, 01:04:17 AM

Huh. Perhaps most of the time they end up slightly shorter when they profile them? (hand profiled right?). Does make you wonder what they were thinking

I think I'm on a spending break, I'll likely talk to you soon though

No worries.

lister · **Reply #15 on:** July 14, 2015, 06:55:26 PM

Ok so your idea of minimal edc is 4 tools? For me this is minimal edc since I was in middle school:

And no I don't smoke nor am I an arsonist!

The second smallest edc for me are a peanut lighter and squirt ps4. I'll post pictures of that tomorrow when the light will be good enough to even take them...

Etherealicer · **Reply #16 on:** July 14, 2015, 07:00:37 PM

Knew I was gonna need a screwdriver so I went with a Wenger Watch Case Opener and CRTK Get-A-Way Driver (without the cap-lifter). Turn out to be an excellent combo for me.

dks · **Reply #17 on:** July 14, 2015, 07:20:09 PM

detron · **Reply #18 on:** July 14, 2015, 09:11:33 PM

Thank you for this awesome Give Away CRKT, and MTO and staff

my absolute minimum (except if I fly and have to go through TSA) is a Minichamp and a 64 Gig Flash drive that is LOADED with multiboot OSes and tools.

Chako · **Reply #19 on:** July 15, 2015, 12:53:03 PM

Here is my minimum EDC...

...which consist of a USB drive dressed as an alligator which also glows in the dark (more useful then I ever would have thought), a Swiss+Tech Utili-key 6 in 1, and a small LED flashlight bought at the dollar store (they do not carry these anymore....guess they were too good for the money paid), and of course my keys hanging all from a Nite-Ize locking S-biner.

Vladimir · **Reply #20 on:** July 15, 2015, 05:55:36 PM

My minimum edc

pfrsantos · **Reply #21 on:** July 15, 2015, 08:16:18 PM

Great GAW, as usual.

Thanks!

As for minimum EDC, it's always the LedLenser K1 + Stylus pen + SwyssHexabyte or SignatureLite (base).

Then a bigger blade tool (SAK or other). See below.

Crow · **Reply #22 on:** July 16, 2015, 10:39:50 AM

Thank you for a chance.

My setup out town.

Crow · **Reply #23 on:** July 16, 2015, 10:44:03 AM

And at home.

This watch i forgot to add to other picture. Allways some watch on my wrist.

Etherealicer · **Reply #24 on:** July 16, 2015, 10:45:06 AM

Quote from: Chako on July 15, 2015, 12:53:03 PM

Here is my minimum EDC...

...which consist of a USB drive dressed as an alligator which also glows in the dark (more useful then I ever would have thought), a Swiss+Tech Utili-key 6 in 1, and a small LED flashlight bought at the dollar store (they do not carry these anymore....guess they were too good for the money paid), and of course my keys hanging all from a Nite-Ize locking S-biner.

I think I should add something glow in the dark to my keychain, seems like a good idea

Havoc · **Reply #25 on:** July 16, 2015, 08:44:31 PM

Thank you for the chance at this GAW!

KaBar Folder
SwissKey
Swiss+Tech MT
Inova light
Boker Ti Pry tool
Paracord
Carabiner
Wallet
Credentials

Etherealicer · **Reply #26 on:** July 16, 2015, 10:58:07 PM

I may or may not have overdone it yesterday carrying 2 Syph customs... couldn't resist.
Today it was light again, went with the 2015 Cadet (excellent color match to my cap). Also exchanged the keychain carabine to avoid having 2 cap lifters

Aloha · **Reply #27 on:** July 16, 2015, 11:23:20 PM

Not entering

What a great bunch of minimalist pics.

Thanks to CRKT and MTO for the GAW and good luck to you all.

Monrogue · **Reply #28 on:** July 17, 2015, 05:16:13 AM

Hm....I'm not sure what minimalist is

I always carry at the least, a SAK/MT combo, and everything I carry is on my person in pockets. I guess my most minimal carry was when I carried the PST II and Minichamp on occasion. Or when I'm only carrying my MechaRogue in the evenings after changing out of my work attire. I'll post pics of both