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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #30 on: April 30, 2024, 09:13:11 PM
Tomorrow it starts and im kinda excited to see how good Explorer really is in use.

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #31 on: May 01, 2024, 12:23:31 AM
Quote from: BradSAK on April 28, 2024, 10:23:19 AM
It'll be good to see people's feedback. On youtube atleast it seems a very over looked SAK.
I love mine and its my main EDC pocket knife.
Only time i switch it out is when i fancy carrying my swiss champ and even then it sometimes comes along because i love it so much haha. Either that or back the swiss champ up with a tinker...

 :iagree: Will you join us for the challenge?  :pok:

Quote from: Antti Lammi on April 30, 2024, 09:13:11 PM
Tomorrow it starts and im kinda excited to see how good Explorer really is in use.

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #32 on: May 01, 2024, 01:13:36 AM
Quote from: BradSAK on April 28, 2024, 10:23:19 AM
On youtube atleast it seems a very over looked SAK.
I think of it more like this…

Start with the basic Spartan.

If willing to go to three layers, what’s the next most useful tool/layer to have?
Many (though not all) might say “scissors”.  That gets us to Climber (with the hook as a bonus).

If willing to go to four layers, what’s the next most useful tool/layer to have?
Some would say “wood saw”, which gets them to Huntsman.  I would say there’s a good argument for “metal saw/file”, but the Mountaineer doesn’t seem to get much love.  I also think there’s a solid case for “pliers”; the Deluxe Climber is sadly discontinued, but they are available used on the ‘bay, all parts exist to mod your own, or the Deluxe Tinker is still available.  If your answer is “end-mounted 3D Phillips” and or “mag glass”, then of course the Explorer is made for you.
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #33 on: May 01, 2024, 09:37:20 AM
I'm in.  :woohoo:

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #34 on: May 01, 2024, 10:54:19 AM
Since i time to time need pliers im wondering what tool should i pair with Explorer?
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #35 on: May 01, 2024, 01:27:08 PM
Day 1 of 30

Im starting this challenge with this picture, played little with magnifying glass.

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #36 on: May 01, 2024, 01:58:23 PM
I participated in last month’s Sportsman challenge.  My last photo was with a Transformer toy my son used when he was younger and the Sportsman.  Starting this challenge with the toy transformed and the Explorer now in the picture.

 
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #37 on: May 01, 2024, 02:10:36 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on May 01, 2024, 09:37:20 AM
I'm in.  :woohoo:

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Quote from: Jeffjeeptj on May 01, 2024, 01:58:23 PM
I participated in last month’s Sportsman challenge.  My last photo was with a Transformer toy my son used when he was younger and the Sportsman.  Starting this challenge with the toy transformed and the Explorer now in the picture.

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Quote from: Antti Lammi on May 01, 2024, 01:27:08 PM
Day 1 of 30

Im starting this challenge with this picture, played little with magnifying glass. (Image removed from quote.)

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 :like: Transformers were my favorite as a kid and now my kids are playing with them. Great pic

 :like:Nice one! What’s the watch?
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #38 on: May 01, 2024, 02:58:09 PM


Quote from: Grand_Banana on May 01, 2024, 02:10:36 PM
:like:Nice one! What’s the watch?

Watch is ZA1 automatic dive watch #9 made by ZED

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #39 on: May 01, 2024, 03:07:51 PM
Day 1

Here’s my Explorer I’ll use throughout this month along with the other two things always on me: my trusty Olight I3T and a cheap pokka pen.

 
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I EDC the Explorer but have never kept track of the tool use. I’ll try to post a pic of my most used tool or newly used tool of the day for this challenge to see what kind of use I get.

I EDC the Explorer but have never kept track of the tool use. I know I quite frequently use the blades, scissors, and screwdriver.  I’ll try to post a pic of my most used tool or newly used tool of the day for this challenge to see what kind of use I get.

Starting off this challenge like all others with breakfast.

 
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #40 on: May 01, 2024, 03:34:11 PM
Day 1 - I have a few Explorers, but this is my favorite. It’s the current model with the newer glass magnifier, but with yellow plus scales. I’m not normally a cellidor fan, but certain colors like the yellow are quite appealing to me.

 
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #41 on: May 01, 2024, 03:59:17 PM
My yellow Explorer (my standard EDC SAK) with two other components of my basic EDC: Fisher space pen and Streamlight Microstream USB flashlight.

As with most of these challenges, the challenging part for me will be remembering to take and post daily photos.

I’ll probably alternate between my yellow and  green Explorers.

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #42 on: May 01, 2024, 05:21:11 PM
Day 1

The Explorer’s small blade helped start the day off right…

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #43 on: May 01, 2024, 06:45:05 PM
Day 01
Here's my pre-91 Explorer with my homemade pocket dangler using a fishing swivel and aluminum fence tie wire.

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #44 on: May 01, 2024, 06:56:04 PM
Man I do like those yellow scales, two great looking Explorers. 

Unless I end up putting plus scales on my Explorer, all I need most of the time is that SAK, flashlight, and pen. 

Quote from: nate j on May 01, 2024, 05:21:11 PM
Day 1

The Explorer’s small blade helped start the day off right…

 :iagree:

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Nice

Quote from: Antti Lammi on May 01, 2024, 10:54:19 AM
Since i time to time need pliers im wondering what tool should i pair with Explorer?

I typically pair my Kick with the Explorer.  I think it’s the best minimalist SAK next to a PST/Bond. if I really think I’ll just need the pliers and another screwdriver or the wire stripper I’ll grab the Kick. Some redundancy but helpful to hold a bolt and tighten a screw, etc. it may be used when the Explorer can’t meet the task during this challenge.

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Day 01
Here's my pre-91 Explorer with my homemade pocket dangler using a fishing swivel and aluminum fence tie wire.

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #45 on: May 01, 2024, 07:08:47 PM
Quote from: Grand_Banana on May 01, 2024, 06:56:04 PM

I typically pair my Kick with the Explorer.  I think it’s the best minimalist SAK next to a PST/Bond. if I really think I’ll just need the pliers and another screwdriver or the wire stripper I’ll grab the Kick. Some redundancy but helpful to hold a bolt and tighten a screw, etc. it may be used when the Explorer can’t meet the task during this challenge.

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I thinked Spirit since i mainly carry it on edc bag during challenge and use it only when needed (hopefully not needed many times)

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #46 on: May 01, 2024, 08:41:20 PM

I'm in.  :woohoo:

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Used at work tightening jubilee clips on an engine, and slicing some strawberrys for my little girl with my non work explorer!

 

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #47 on: May 01, 2024, 10:31:10 PM
Quote from: hsherzfeld on May 01, 2024, 03:59:17 PM
My yellow Explorer...
:like: I wanted a yellow 91mm for the longest time, but I don't think that'll ever happen. A yellow Bantam, on the other hand, would be more doable.

As I don't (and likely won't) own an Explorer, I cannot participate. But I'll observe from the sidelines!
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #48 on: May 01, 2024, 11:58:06 PM
Quote from: BradSAK on May 01, 2024, 08:41:20 PM
So happy to join my first challenge

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #49 on: Today at 02:18:59 AM
Quote from: Farmer X on May 01, 2024, 10:31:10 PM
:like: I wanted a yellow 91mm for the longest time, but I don't think that'll ever happen. A yellow Bantam, on the other hand, would be more doable.

As I don't (and likely won't) own an Explorer, I cannot participate. But I'll observe from the sidelines!

There's nothing to stop you from owning a yellow 91mm SAK. My  Explorer was red when I bought it. I simply bought some yellow Plus scales on the Bay of Es.
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #50 on: Today at 04:28:42 AM
Quote from: BradSAK on May 01, 2024, 08:41:20 PM
I'm in.  :woohoo:

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5. Jeffjeeptj
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7. Alan K
8. BradSAK

So happy to join my first challenge and its an easy start using my favourite SAK

Used at work tightening jubilee clips on an engine, and slicing some strawberrys for my little girl with my non work explorer!

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Great to have you Brad! Is that a whittling blade?

Quote from: hsherzfeld on Today at 02:18:59 AM
There's nothing to stop you from owning a yellow 91mm SAK. My  Explorer was red when I bought it. I simply bought some yellow Plus scales on the Bay of Es.

The only thing stopping me is spending the money on new scales. I feel I need to earn them when the current ones wear out or are damaged.

Quote from: Farmer X on May 01, 2024, 10:31:10 PM
:like: I wanted a yellow 91mm for the longest time, but I don't think that'll ever happen. A yellow Bantam, on the other hand, would be more doable.

As I don't (and likely won't) own an Explorer, I cannot participate. But I'll observe from the sidelines!

 A yellow bantam would look nice

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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #51 on: Today at 04:30:00 AM
Quote from: Antti Lammi on May 01, 2024, 07:08:47 PM
I thinked Spirit since i mainly carry it on edc bag during challenge and use it only when needed (hopefully not needed many times)

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That is a good choice.  I have paired the Explorer and Spirit many times before.
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #52 on: Today at 05:00:17 AM
Quote from: hsherzfeld on Today at 02:18:59 AM
There's nothing to stop you from owning a yellow 91mm SAK.
Just lack of a set of yellow scales to slap on. That and I've pretty well joined "Team No Back Layer Tools."
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Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024
Reply #53 on: Today at 08:00:58 AM
Day 02 of 30

Day started with Explorer slicing cucumber to my sandwhich. Enjoyed my sandwhich with cup of black coffee.

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