The Sportsman Challenge - April 2024

[MasterofDisaster]

Day 28

Knife opened the box with a new shower head.
Did not need the Sportsman for the installation though.

Day 29

Office day today, so only nail file and tooth pick in use.

[Canuckdad]

DAY 30 !!!

[Jeffjeeptj]

Oooh, Coconut Creams.   They look tasty.

What badge do we apply for?

[AndyAaron]

Day 30 - last day of the challenge

I promised you Amsterdam, I give you Amsterdam!

However, I have to say I am little bit disappointed. The city has old history and has its vibe however it is very dirty (litters everywhere), noisy and you really need to be really careful as a walker because the cyclists, scooters and cars cat hit you easily.
We came by tram to a Central Station and started our tour from there…


We passed Chinese restaurant on a boat…


…and walked towards Science museum in a form of Noem’s arch.


It is a nice place where people can get together and chill.


As you stand on the top there is nice view around.




Then we walked into the old city centre and obviously we walked through Red District


Then we walked around streets and also took a boat ride




There was like a million people everywhere so it was sometimes hard to take a picture without people


We finished our trip at Van Gogh museum


Sportsman was with me all the time!






As we walked over 11km we needed some refreshments from time to time


As I said at the beginning, Amsterdam has its vibe but I am not young hipster, weed smoker or hooker looker to be able to appreciate it in its depth

Thank you everyone for great 30 days. If you are interested in our trip, I will create a separate thread with more info for following few days. Just let me know.
Cheers!
Take care and don’t let be bitten by your SAKs or other MTs and knives.

[nate j]

Day 30 - last day of the challenge

I promised you Amsterdam, I give you Amsterdam!

However, I have to say I am little bit disappointed. The city has old history and has its vibe however it is very dirty (litters everywhere), noisy and you really need to be really careful as a walker because the cyclists, scooters and cars cat hit you easily.
We came by tram to a Central Station and started our tour from there…
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We passed Chinese restaurant on a boat…
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…and walked towards Science museum in a form of Noem’s arch.
(Image removed from quote.)

It is a nice place where people can get together and chill.
(Image removed from quote.)

As you stand on the top there is nice view around.
(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

Then we walked into the old city centre and obviously we walked through Red District
(Image removed from quote.)

Then we walked around streets and also took a boat ride
(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

There was like a million people everywhere so it was sometimes hard to take a picture without people
(Image removed from quote.)

We finished our trip at Van Gogh museum
(Image removed from quote.)

Sportsman was with me all the time!
(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

As we walked over 11km we needed some refreshments from time to time
(Image removed from quote.)

As I said at the beginning, Amsterdam has its vibe but I am not young hipster, weed smoker or hooker looker to be able to appreciate it in its depth

Thank you everyone for great 30 days. If you are interested in our trip, I will create a separate thread with more info for following few days. Just let me know.
Cheers!
Take care and don’t let be bitten by your SAKs or other MTs and knives.

Looks like fun, thanks for sharing!

[marlowe221]

Day 30

Another quiet day of hacking away at code I barely understand sometimes…

 

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Overall, I’ve enjoyed the challenge and, though I didn’t have too many creative uses of the nail file myself, it’s been interesting to see what all you lovely people hav been doing with the Sportsman’s claim to fame as well as all the other normal SAK tools.

One thing I have learned though - over time I have gradually come to prefer the 91mm frame over the 84. A couple of years back I said just the opposite! But circumstances change and so do we. I have also come to prefer a thicker knife over time, as much for the easy grip as for the additional tools.

I hope everyone had a good challenge!

[Brock O Lee]

Thank you everyone for a month of interesting pictures and uses from around the world! 

The past month had been my longest continuous carry ever of a 84mm cellidor model. I usually gravitate towards a 93mm alox.

This month gave me a new-found appreciation for the little Sportsman. It is comfortable to carry, multi-talented and very capable. I thought I would notice the smaller frame more, but the Sportsman rose to every challenge, and is less obtrusive than a 91mm. I came to realise that I prefer the Sportsman to the larger Spartan, because of the inclusion of the nail file. It is a well-rounded standalone package, and it has earned its keep. 

I am pleased however to feel a sturdy 93mm Pioneer in the hand again! Minimal and bombproof, it always revs my engine!



I will leave you with this comparison shot. Greetings until next time...



Sportsman (top)
Cadet  (left)
Cadet 2017
Pioneer 2018
Spartan
Serrated Spartan (right)

[Jeffjeeptj]

I’ve had a good time with all of you.  Lots of great pictures/uses.  Looking forward to further communications with all of you.

Jeff

[MasterofDisaster]

Day 30

Opening the dog medications  with the knife.

[Jeffjeeptj]

Brock - Glad to see you applied for the badge.  Looks good.

[Brock O Lee]

Brock - Glad to see you applied for the badge.  Looks good.

Hey Jeff!

I was a little bit unsure about "which badge" a few days ago... I noticed you got the "tween" one recently, which made sense since it was literally the only one in the list that seemed to be appropriate. 👍

This👇is the one to apply for if anyone else is curious.

(@marlowe221 or anyone else, please correct me if I am barking up the wrong tree)

 

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[marlowe221]

That's the correct badge as far as I know!

[AndyAaron]

That’s good to know, cheers!
I’ll do that once I am back home from my travels.