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General Tool Discussion / Re: What tool did you carry today?

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Leatherman Tools / Re: Wave Wednesday !

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge

« Last post by comis on Today at 08:25:38 PM »

Day 24



This UST firestarter was kinda popular many years ago, supposedly it is easy to operate with one hand and scrapper is pre-installed inside the chassis, so everything is all inclusive.  But over the years, I find it harder and harder to bring the ferro rod out(by pressing the sides of the starter) and often time it requires a firm squeeze from two hand in order for it to work.

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Edged Tools / Re: What Traditional Knife are you toting today?

« Last post by SteveC on Today at 08:24:17 PM »

Walnut Lamb and Camillus Sword Brand Jack

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Edged Tools / Re: What Traditional Knife are you toting today?

« Last post by SteveC on Today at 08:23:37 PM »

Nice one Chip !   

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge

« Last post by comis on Today at 08:21:56 PM »

Day 24

Why all the good food is always greasy? 

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Edged Tools / Re: Wood Handled Wednesday !

« Last post by SteveC on Today at 08:21:41 PM »

Walnut

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Edged Tools / Re: Wood Handled Wednesday !

« Last post by SteveC on Today at 08:21:29 PM »

Fresh handles for this old pruner.   [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]    [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]

Great job, what kind of wood ?

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge

« Last post by comis on Today at 08:19:54 PM »

Exactly, quite functional. One of the many ideas I picked up when it was circulated through the youtube creators.

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge

« Last post by comis on Today at 08:19:19 PM »

I have loved Clipper lighters for both those reasons. 

Although, they changed the spark wheel a few years ago so the edges aren’t round but more star like.  I can see it making it easier to spin in wet or cold conditions, but have also. Found they tend to wear and lock-up easier now. 

I have also recently had an issue with the refill pin on a couple of my full-size Clippers being too big for the tip on my butane bottle.  I don’t have enough to know if this is a common problem, but it is a little frustrating.

I have been eyeing one of those for a while.  I’ll be interested in knowing if the o-rings help prevent evaporation.
Reminds me of old car cigarette lighters
Those are a couple of cool lighters

I probably need to do some experiment to compare a regular zippo side-by-side to this Field S, just to see which of this will evaporate less over time.