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au Offline Scoon

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Hi from Australia :)
on: September 28, 2015, 09:31:49 AM
Hi all,

I've been reading this forum for a little while so I thought I may as well register.

At the moment I am obsessed with multitools and DIY-type stuff. I think it has to do with the fact that I'm currently studying at uni, which means hour upon hour of quiet study in front of a computer, so when it comes to my free time I crave doing things with my hands.

At the moment I've got a Tinker and a Hiker. The Tinker is my first SAK that I bought while I was on a trip to Korea a couple of years ago (yes, it's legit lol, I bought it from the store in Seoul that's listed on the Vic website :P).

The scales have cracked a couple of times from being dropped, so I filled in the gaps with Sugru (http://www.sugru.com). If you haven't heard of it, it's AMAZING stuff. I don't know if you could call it a mod as such, but it was less bother than getting new scales and in a weird way it makes it feel like it's *mine*. I'm strangely attached to this one, and it's my EDC.

I also have a Hiker, but the only time I carry it is when I go off on expeditions to find wood to carve; it's a hobby that I'm starting on. The extra thickness makes it just a tad too bulky to carry in my jeans on a daily basis.

I've been thinking about getting a leatherman as well in order to use for home repair jobs. Having pliers is probably the only thing that's missing from most SAKs, but I might just end up getting a swisstool instead :P

Well, that's my story :)
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au Offline Scoon

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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #1 on: September 28, 2015, 09:37:39 AM
Also, when did carrying a folding knife drop out of tradition? It's a shame, because they're not only incredibly useful, I think it can be a declaration of personal style. It's also great for confidence.

I sometimes get stares when I pull it out for innocuous things like slicing up an apple, or using the bottle opener. How on earth did we get to this state of affairs? And it's only a Tinker! Personally, I reckon that every man should own one, and should teach his son/daughter to use one some time around 10 to 14 years of age.


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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #2 on: September 28, 2015, 09:45:12 AM
Thats a tinker with character  ;) welcome  :cheers:
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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #3 on: September 28, 2015, 09:51:16 AM
Welcome mate, Nice saks there, enjoy the stay, this is a family and you will feel that :)

Interesting stuff sugru, but give those saks a new face a buy some new scales :) and try a Swiss champ not big pliers, but an awesome tool combination :)

Cheers
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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #4 on: September 28, 2015, 10:41:25 AM
Nice job on the repairs,and yes,I fully agree with you on this strange change in society's view of a very practical device.

Welcome to the forum. If you take the plunge on a Leatherman,a Rebar might be a good start,but,if it's within your budget,have a look at a Victorinox Spirit :multi:
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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #5 on: September 28, 2015, 11:49:03 AM
Quote from: kirk13 on September 28, 2015, 10:41:25 AM
Welcome to the forum. If you take the plunge on a Leatherman,a Rebar might be a good start,but,if it's within your budget,have a look at a Victorinox Spirit :multi:

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Reply #6 on: September 28, 2015, 05:13:38 PM
Welcome mate. And yes, take a look at the Spirit
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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #7 on: September 28, 2015, 07:13:28 PM
Globally something has gone wrong when carrying a knife has been lost thru the years.  It may have something to do with the "buy it new" mentality as well.  Don't fix it just replace it mentality.  Anyways Welcome  :)
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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #8 on: September 29, 2015, 12:21:03 AM
Welcome aboard.  :salute:
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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #9 on: October 01, 2015, 07:59:48 AM
G'day and welcome. I'm in Bris myself.

I agree that everyman (& woman if they choose) should carry a multi, at minimum a small folder & definitely something that should be passed down to your children. I will be to mine. 

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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #10 on: October 01, 2015, 08:28:12 PM
Welcome aboard  :cheers:
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Re: Hi from Australia :)
Reply #11 on: October 02, 2015, 03:57:14 AM
Thanks everyone :)

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