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Leatherman Tools / Re: What is being carried today ?

« Last post by SteveC on Today at 05:37:53 AM »

 

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Not a good news...

« Last post by Farmer X on Today at 05:36:09 AM »

Bladeless SAKs are not a bad thing if they pass muster in secure areas like airports and federal buildings.

They don't pass muster in the Wayne County (Michigan) courthouses, though.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Delemont challenge September 2024!

« Last post by Farmer X on Today at 05:33:46 AM »

Thanks for signing up, y'awl. This is gonna be a fantastic challenge!

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by Farmer X on Today at 05:31:09 AM »

I awlready have the badge, but I may be up for a repeat.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Electrician issue.

« Last post by Farmer X on Today at 05:28:28 AM »

I don't know how typical such things are with Victorinox, as it's been a while since I've had a brand-new SAK. But every so often an imperfection will skate past quality control. It's just the nature of the beast with mass production.

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Leatherman Tools / Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge

« Last post by lazar on Today at 05:26:39 AM »

Day 7

Snack time

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Leatherman Tools / Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge

« Last post by Farmer X on Today at 05:23:09 AM »

Thank you my friend… 🙏

You are very welcome!

Thank you to all for the condolences and well wishes. It's been very difficult, but I'll persevere. (In fairness, though, I chose the red Micra for her.)

Day 7

The red Micra acquired a fob early in the morning of Day 7.

 

Micra Challenge Day 7 (1).jpg (Filesize: 82.88 KB)

It was used to cut what I thought was a workable length, and then to cut a slightly longer length.

 

Micra Challenge Day 7 (2).jpg (Filesize: 117.93 KB)

However, the green Micra, a Signal, and a Bic were needed for the finish work.

 

Micra Challenge Day 7 (3).jpg (Filesize: 135.15 KB)

This fob wasn't my best work, so I might make another.

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Kansept Main Street Giveaway

« Last post by Farmer X on Today at 05:15:01 AM »

I'm sitting out the giveaway, but I could at least share my favorite EDC item! That would be an Olight I1R2-EOS on a neck lanyard and either an Opinel or a minimal SAK in my pocket.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024

« Last post by nate j on Today at 05:06:38 AM »

Day 7

It was a three-cigar day, so the small blade did the honors.

After lunch, the toothpick performed its designed function.

Later, after patching a flat tire on my son’s bike, I aired it up to check for leaks before putting it back on the rim.  Then, I had to let the air all the way out to so I could get it back on the rim.  If only I had a tool handy to do this without resorting to going out to the vehicles for a tire gauge.  But wait!  It turns out the inline Phillips is the perfect tool for this job.  The fit is uncanny, almost like it was made for it.

Challenge totals:
Large Blade 9
Small Blade 10
Scissors 5
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 2
Toothpick 1

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Spirit owners club

« Last post by Outback in Idaho on Today at 04:53:54 AM »

  Ever have a stubborn bottle cap or small jar that just won't open? Found that opening the Spirit's pliers, them grasping the container's lid/cap between the pliers, and then firmly closing down on it and twisting opens it right up! Sometimes takes a few tries on stubborn 2 liter soda bottles.