What did you use your Sak on today?

[LoopCutter]

I have a original Vagabond (non-Alox) and use the Orange-peeler for oranges all the time, prefer a sharp blade for clam shell packages pushing blade away from my critical parts.

It works great for other things too just can't recall at the moment, (senior thing)

old picture. But EDC!


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[El Corkscrew]

I have a original Vagabond (non-Alox) and use the Orange-peeler for oranges all the time, prefer a sharp blade for clam shell packages pushing blade away from my critical parts.

It works great for other things too just can't recall at the moment, (senior thing)

(Image removed from quote.)old picture. But EDC!


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It's like a MiniChamp that makes more sense!

[an0nemus]

Used my Rogue to open a soya milk drink

[El Corkscrew]

Used my Rogue to open a soya milk drink



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[KandiKlover]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

[El Corkscrew]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

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Works pretty good, doesn't it? I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the old versus the new.

[KandiKlover]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

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Works pretty good, doesn't it? I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the old versus the new.

Quite well indeed, as soon as I put the focal point on something it starts smoking  The spot is so bright it dims my vision after looking at it lmao Are you referring to the old gray 8x? or the plastic 5x one that was on the SwissChamp for a shortwhile? The XAVT has both old grey and new clear, the one w/glass 6x I believe. I once heard someone mention you could use both at once on the XAVT for extra magnification but no clue if that's true.

[El Corkscrew]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

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Works pretty good, doesn't it? I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the old versus the new.

Quite well indeed, as soon as I put the focal point on something it starts smoking  The spot is so bright it dims my vision after looking at it lmao Are you referring to the old gray 8x? or the plastic 5x one that was on the SwissChamp for a shortwhile? The XAVT has both old grey and new clear, the one w/glass 6x I believe. I once heard someone mention you could use both at once on the XAVT for extra magnification but no clue if that's true.

Super Magnification!!!  I wonder if the larger field of view on the newer (post-gray) helps harness more energy... I've only tried it with the gray and as I recall, it was just a few seconds.  For some reason I just favor the look of the old gray housing. 

[Zephon]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

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Works pretty good, doesn't it? I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the old versus the new.

Quite well indeed, as soon as I put the focal point on something it starts smoking  The spot is so bright it dims my vision after looking at it lmao Are you referring to the old gray 8x? or the plastic 5x one that was on the SwissChamp for a shortwhile? The XAVT has both old grey and new clear, the one w/glass 6x I believe. I once heard someone mention you could use both at once on the XAVT for extra magnification but no clue if that's true.

Super Magnification!!!  I wonder if the larger field of view on the newer (post-gray) helps harness more energy... I've only tried it with the gray and as I recall, it was just a few seconds.  For some reason I just favor the look of the old gray housing. 

hey, this is interesting!  I never thought that the magnifying glass on a SAK can actually start a fire (due to the size).  I have an old gray plastic magnifier on a Swiss Champ and a newer one in an Explorer -- gotta try this!  Kids are gonna love this experiment 

[KandiKlover]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

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Works pretty good, doesn't it? I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the old versus the new.

Quite well indeed, as soon as I put the focal point on something it starts smoking  The spot is so bright it dims my vision after looking at it lmao Are you referring to the old gray 8x? or the plastic 5x one that was on the SwissChamp for a shortwhile? The XAVT has both old grey and new clear, the one w/glass 6x I believe. I once heard someone mention you could use both at once on the XAVT for extra magnification but no clue if that's true.

Super Magnification!!!  I wonder if the larger field of view on the newer (post-gray) helps harness more energy... I've only tried it with the gray and as I recall, it was just a few seconds.  For some reason I just favor the look of the old gray housing. 

hey, this is interesting!  I never thought that the magnifying glass on a SAK can actually start a fire (due to the size).  I have an old gray plastic magnifier on a Swiss Champ and a newer one in an Explorer -- gotta try this!  Kids are gonna love this experiment 

Yeah it can burn things black, from what I saw on youtube you need something with a lower ignition point to get an ember than fire. I'll have to try on a cigarette later for fun, that one seemed to work good. I do agree with the grey magnifier looking nice though I like the clear too, I'm glad they made it glass again. I remember I was looking at getting one SwissChamp back in 2012 when they were plastic.

[El Corkscrew]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

(Image removed from quote.)

Works pretty good, doesn't it? I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the old versus the new.

Quite well indeed, as soon as I put the focal point on something it starts smoking  The spot is so bright it dims my vision after looking at it lmao Are you referring to the old gray 8x? or the plastic 5x one that was on the SwissChamp for a shortwhile? The XAVT has both old grey and new clear, the one w/glass 6x I believe. I once heard someone mention you could use both at once on the XAVT for extra magnification but no clue if that's true.

Super Magnification!!!  I wonder if the larger field of view on the newer (post-gray) helps harness more energy... I've only tried it with the gray and as I recall, it was just a few seconds.  For some reason I just favor the look of the old gray housing. 

hey, this is interesting!  I never thought that the magnifying glass on a SAK can actually start a fire (due to the size).  I have an old gray plastic magnifier on a Swiss Champ and a newer one in an Explorer -- gotta try this!  Kids are gonna love this experiment 

let us know how it turns out.  Definitely needs to be sunny.    

[El Corkscrew]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

(Image removed from quote.)

Works pretty good, doesn't it? I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the old versus the new.

Quite well indeed, as soon as I put the focal point on something it starts smoking  The spot is so bright it dims my vision after looking at it lmao Are you referring to the old gray 8x? or the plastic 5x one that was on the SwissChamp for a shortwhile? The XAVT has both old grey and new clear, the one w/glass 6x I believe. I once heard someone mention you could use both at once on the XAVT for extra magnification but no clue if that's true.

Super Magnification!!!  I wonder if the larger field of view on the newer (post-gray) helps harness more energy... I've only tried it with the gray and as I recall, it was just a few seconds.  For some reason I just favor the look of the old gray housing. 

hey, this is interesting!  I never thought that the magnifying glass on a SAK can actually start a fire (due to the size).  I have an old gray plastic magnifier on a Swiss Champ and a newer one in an Explorer -- gotta try this!  Kids are gonna love this experiment 

Yeah it can burn things black, from what I saw on youtube you need something with a lower ignition point to get an ember than fire. I'll have to try on a cigarette later for fun, that one seemed to work good. I do agree with the grey magnifier looking nice though I like the clear too, I'm glad they made it glass again. I remember I was looking at getting one SwissChamp back in 2012 when they were plastic.

I agree about the glass>plastic.  I've used dried leaves and got an ember going. 

[KandiKlover]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

(Image removed from quote.)

Works pretty good, doesn't it? I'd like to see a side by side comparison of the old versus the new.

Quite well indeed, as soon as I put the focal point on something it starts smoking  The spot is so bright it dims my vision after looking at it lmao Are you referring to the old gray 8x? or the plastic 5x one that was on the SwissChamp for a shortwhile? The XAVT has both old grey and new clear, the one w/glass 6x I believe. I once heard someone mention you could use both at once on the XAVT for extra magnification but no clue if that's true.

Super Magnification!!!  I wonder if the larger field of view on the newer (post-gray) helps harness more energy... I've only tried it with the gray and as I recall, it was just a few seconds.  For some reason I just favor the look of the old gray housing. 

hey, this is interesting!  I never thought that the magnifying glass on a SAK can actually start a fire (due to the size).  I have an old gray plastic magnifier on a Swiss Champ and a newer one in an Explorer -- gotta try this!  Kids are gonna love this experiment 

Yeah it can burn things black, from what I saw on youtube you need something with a lower ignition point to get an ember than fire. I'll have to try on a cigarette later for fun, that one seemed to work good. I do agree with the grey magnifier looking nice though I like the clear too, I'm glad they made it glass again. I remember I was looking at getting one SwissChamp back in 2012 when they were plastic.

I agree about the glass>plastic.  I've used dried leaves and got an ember going. 

Oh good to know I'll gather up more drier ones and give it a try.

[VICMAN]

Tested the burn capability of Magnifying glass. Took only a couple seconds holding it still. I might just go pay the fire ants a visit again.

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Good test of the magnifier! Sounds like the fire ants are in trouble.

[Tired_Yeti]

hey, this is interesting!  I never thought that the magnifying glass on a SAK can actually start a fire (due to the size).  I have an old gray plastic magnifier on a Swiss Champ and a newer one in an Explorer -- gotta try this!  Kids are gonna love this experiment 

It's specifically the reason I asked Kandi to try it and the reason I want to get a SAK with the mag glass. I'm thinking about camping or emergency if/when I forget or don't have other means to start a fire. I had assumed it was nearly too small to use for much else, but I may be wrong. If the lens is good enough to give a nice tight beam of light, I'm pretty excited about that!
Sound like Kandi's experiment shows that It is.

And she's going to give the fire ants a taste of their own medicine which made me laugh! Coffee through the nose! Always a great way to wake in the morning.



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[AimlessWanderer]

hey, this is interesting!  I never thought that the magnifying glass on a SAK can actually start a fire (due to the size).  I have an old gray plastic magnifier on a Swiss Champ and a newer one in an Explorer -- gotta try this!  Kids are gonna love this experiment 

It's specifically the reason I asked Kandi to try it and the reason I want to get a SAK with the mag glass. I'm thinking about camping or emergency if/when I forget or don't have other means to start a fire. I had assumed it was nearly too small to use for much else, but I may be wrong. If the lens is good enough to give a nice tight beam of light, I'm pretty excited about that!
Sound like Kandi's experiment shows that It is.

And she's going to give the fire ants a taste of their own medicine which made me laugh! Coffee through the nose! Always a great way to wake in the morning.



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I would suggest that it's not a firestarting method to be relied upon, merely something to do for fun. You would need full sun, perfect tinder, no cooling breeze, blah blah blah and realistically how often does all that happen? Yes, the mag glass can start fires in ideal conditions, but not reliably.

[El Corkscrew]

I disagree, whenever I carry the Explorer or Pikachu my pocket often bursts into flames...  even on rainy days...


Just kidding, it doesn't rain here, it's awlways sunny in Phoenix 

[Tired_Yeti]

I would suggest that it's not a firestarting method to be relied upon, merely something to do for fun. You would need full sun, perfect tinder, no cooling breeze, blah blah blah and realistically how often does all that happen?...

How often does full sun happen in Texas? LOL!



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[El Corkscrew]

I would suggest that it's not a firestarting method to be relied upon, merely something to do for fun. You would need full sun, perfect tinder, no cooling breeze, blah blah blah and realistically how often does all that happen?...

How often does full sun happen in Texas? LOL!



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Are you from Texas, TY?

[Aloha]

We also get quite a bit of full sun here in SoCal.  If you plan on carrying the mag glass for emergency fire maybe add a capsule with tinder?  Something like tinder quick would be great.   

[El Corkscrew]

We also get quite a bit of full sun here in SoCal.  If you plan on carrying the mag glass for emergency fire maybe add a capsule with tinder?  Something like tinder quick would be great.   

I could understand how our UK members could not relate to an abundance of sun 

[El Corkscrew]

Breaking down breakfast

[gene stoner]

http://rockymountainbushcraft.blogspot.com/2015/03/mountain-bushcraft-can-swiss-champs.html

I've done it using punk wood like this.

[AimlessWanderer]

I would suggest that it's not a firestarting method to be relied upon, merely something to do for fun. You would need full sun, perfect tinder, no cooling breeze, blah blah blah and realistically how often does all that happen?...

How often does full sun happen in Texas? LOL!



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We also get quite a bit of full sun here in SoCal.  If you plan on carrying the mag glass for emergency fire maybe add a capsule with tinder?  Something like tinder quick would be great.   

I could understand how our UK members could not relate to an abundance of sun 

You got me 

[VICMAN]

http://rockymountainbushcraft.blogspot.com/2015/03/mountain-bushcraft-can-swiss-champs.html

I've done it using punk wood like this.

[an0nemus]

I repacked some 3D printed 91mm SAK scales and shipped them out to group buy mates. SAK scissors really came in handy. I initially used my Golfer but scissors are loose and need sharpening. So I took out my Super Tinker instead.

[Tired_Yeti]

http://rockymountainbushcraft.blogspot.com/2015/03/mountain-bushcraft-can-swiss-champs.html

I've done it using punk wood like this.

Thanks! I've heard that it's been debated, but I had a hard time believing that it would not work.


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[KandiKlover]

http://rockymountainbushcraft.blogspot.com/2015/03/mountain-bushcraft-can-swiss-champs.html

I've done it using punk wood like this.

Thanks! I've heard that it's been debated, but I had a hard time believing that it would not work.


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Nice there's plenty of that around my area. This has been fun getting to experiment with everyone 

[Tired_Yeti]

Refrigerator door handle came off this morning. Had to put it on quickly and rush to work. The driver on the tip of the can opener worked fine for the torx bit which was smaller than #30 but bigger than #20.




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[Peter1960]

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