Military EDC

[Sparky415]

There's been a few different EDC threads posted

I thought we could show our 'Military style EDC'   

[5hif7y]

that SOG has seen some work. not a shelf queen. very nice. looks great in BO. nice gear

[Sparky415]

Its my first and only SOG (a gift I think from Ryan    ) So I have been using it to see how it works out (its also my only tool in BO)

 

[user24]

nice sheepsfoot tool, I have one of those I bought from ebay a few years ago.

[Sparky415]

Its one I modified User24

Its an old British Arm Knife 'BAK'

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,28303.msg492249.html#msg492249

[Tofty]

Whats the torch? looks like a newer, smarter version of that stupid 'right angle pipe' torch that used to be forces issue.

[Sazabi]

Whats the torch? looks like a newer, smarter version of that stupid 'right angle pipe' torch that used to be forces issue.

Streamlight Sidewinder, I think.

[Metropolicity]

This is close to mil-EDC as I get.

sanrenmu LB-763 axis lock
Modded MUT (added scissors)
Sipik zoom flashlight

[Sparky415]

Whats the torch? looks like a newer, smarter version of that stupid 'right angle pipe' torch that used to be forces issue.

Streamlight Sidewinder, I think.

  Yes its a Sidewinder
Definitely not a 'thrower' but Good for working in fuse-board cupboards 






Metropolicity
Looks good to me 

[nuphoria]

So, do we get a pic of you in fatigues too then?

[Sparky415]

             

[nuphoria]

Thank you very much

[ryan1835]

that SOG has seen some work. not a shelf queen. very nice. looks great in BO. nice gear

It had seen a fair bit before I gave it to tony 

[Sparky415]

@Nuphoria
You might not recognize me without my hat   

@Ryan
Its a very use full tool, Thanks again Mate

[5hif7y]

@ Metropolicity, your pics are always really great mate. keep it up.

[Metropolicity]

@ Metropolicity, your pics are always really great mate. keep it up.

Thanks Shift.

They are actually quite easy to do, but I have been a professional photographer for years. It's a simple piece of typing paper and some quick editing. It's all about the staging and composition of course. With tools its easy when there are so many lines to draw on.

Here's a quick tutorial.

Here's my tactical tailoring EDC/EDU (every day use?), in tactical black of course. I think this counts for military items



Editing, usually just levels adjustment in photoshop and some white out for the spots where the paper didn't cover.



and final image:



A SRM 704 (Black Tini), Eagle BO thrum scissors, a Gerber eFect (supposed to be a cleaning and mainting a rifle, I use the flat bits to push out seams, the brush to clean out lint from the machine, the large flat bit for machine adjustments, and I plan to sharpen the punch into an awl to start holes in leather), and of the ubiquitous binder clips for holding down work. 

[5hif7y]

thanks for the tips dude. im going to try that at some point. see what sort of pics i cant do. btw i have that knife, its nice 

[Metropolicity]

thanks for the tips dude. im going to try that at some point. see what sort of pics i cant do. btw i have that knife, its nice 

i LOVE the black 704. I only have 3 of them. I should get more, they are so damn cheap and too good of a deal not to have many.

[5hif7y]

they are a great knife for the price. its a great pocket size too. i only have the one and i dont use it that often because i live in the uk and its not uk legal because its a locking blade. but i use it around the house and its nice.

[Sazabi]

thanks for the tips dude. im going to try that at some point. see what sort of pics i cant do. btw i have that knife, its nice 

i LOVE the black 704. I only have 3 of them. I should get more, they are so damn cheap and too good of a deal not to have many.

How does it compare to the 710?

[Metropolicity]

thanks for the tips dude. im going to try that at some point. see what sort of pics i cant do. btw i have that knife, its nice 

i LOVE the black 704. I only have 3 of them. I should get more, they are so damn cheap and too good of a deal not to have many.

How does it compare to the 710?

I would put them on the same level. It's a matter of preference, size vs weight vs finish.

710 has a slightly thicker blade and frame lock (very solid) but the liner lock on the 704 still inspires confidence.

The weight, if compared to each other, the lightness+rigidity of the g10, the 704 wins.

Handling wise, the 710 has effecting jimping but the slimness of the 704 and g10 I find I can grip just as easy.

They are the same blade steel, both come in all black finish (the 710 with FULL black, including hardware, and the 704 with silver hardware and liners).

I like the 704 for it's form factor, it's tacticool but non-threatening appearance (both closed and open). The 710's black cousin has this silly flame/ghost design that I just can't get behind, but otherwise a fine choice. I swap between the two (in both finishes) but I often favor the 704.

helps?

[Metropolicity]

thanks for the tips dude. im going to try that at some point. see what sort of pics i cant do. btw i have that knife, its nice 

i LOVE the black 704. I only have 3 of them. I should get more, they are so damn cheap and too good of a deal not to have many.

Here's a more thorough go through:

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,33897.0.html

How does it compare to the 710?

[Sazabi]

Thank you.