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Appreciation for the Explorer

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #810 on: December 18, 2018, 11:02:36 PM
I'd rather have a nail file tool than the small blade.  :tu:
Agree!!!


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #811 on: December 18, 2018, 11:31:41 PM
 :tu:. Looking Sharp in those black scales.... congratulations buddy!
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #812 on: December 18, 2018, 11:53:12 PM
Thanks, Barry.

Of course, the Explorer will likely seem rather small after the SwissChamp challenge..... :rofl:


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #813 on: December 19, 2018, 03:30:47 AM
It's all a matter of perspective my friend!!  :rofl:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #814 on: December 19, 2018, 10:58:36 AM
Nice one, Nix! The Explorer really does like black scales.  :tu:

Sharp elegance and stuff. I'm reminded of a geology professor from years ago. In hindsight, a man who might have had a black Explorer. 8)

And it does feel comfortable for its size. Something about its square profile. The inline Phillips is really nice to use. This thread has got me appreciating my (red) Explorer more and more... and thinking of changing its scales.  ;)  :cheers:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #815 on: December 19, 2018, 02:33:07 PM
That reminds me of a review of the Explorer on the Victorinox site.  This gentleman is a Physics professor, I believe, who has carried a SAK since 1961 and now carries the Explorer exclusively.
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #816 on: December 19, 2018, 02:58:40 PM
I could see that being a perfect carry for a physics professor.  :tu:


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #817 on: December 19, 2018, 03:05:51 PM
I just re read that review and went and got mine!
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #818 on: December 19, 2018, 03:11:23 PM
I just re read that review and went and got mine!
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That must of been some review!   :tu: :cheers:


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #819 on: December 19, 2018, 03:47:06 PM
Nice one, Barry!

I think the Physics prof liked using the various tools in the lab, right?  He advocated using the hook as a tool to twist wire into loops for making secure contacts, or something, if I remember.

Love live the hook!


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #820 on: December 19, 2018, 03:55:18 PM
I added a micro-driver and glass headed pin to mine. Plus a temporary lanyard. I haven't decide if I'm going to grind off the key ring attachment yet. 




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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #821 on: December 19, 2018, 03:56:52 PM
That's the guy Jack!  You know, I used to use an old safety wire tool of Dad's, and I'll bet that hook works almost as well.  I might try it next month :D
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #822 on: December 19, 2018, 03:57:19 PM
Sweet!!
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #823 on: December 19, 2018, 04:02:55 PM
I added a micro-driver and glass headed pin to mine. Plus a temporary lanyard. I haven't decide if I'm going to grind off the key ring attachment yet. 


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Nice addition there!  :like: :tu:


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #824 on: December 19, 2018, 04:08:05 PM
Nice brisk Northeast USA morning
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #825 on: December 19, 2018, 04:13:51 PM
Is there a secret to balancing the SAK for photo’s??? I just can’t get mine to act right.
Great photo  :like: :tu:


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #826 on: December 19, 2018, 04:15:44 PM
 :cheers:. Thanks Ray!  That was one of the few times I actually pulled it off :facepalm:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #827 on: December 19, 2018, 04:24:05 PM
:cheers:. Thanks Ray!  That was one of the few times I actually pulled it off :facepalm:
The Force is strong with you!  :cheers:


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #828 on: December 19, 2018, 04:28:57 PM
 :cheers: :tu: :rofl:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #829 on: December 19, 2018, 04:51:01 PM
 :ahhh  :like:


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #830 on: December 19, 2018, 07:43:19 PM
That reminds me of a review of the Explorer on the Victorinox site.  This gentleman is a Physics professor, I believe, who has carried a SAK since 1961 and now carries the Explorer exclusively.

I checked it out just now. Nice review, details how it works so well for him. Dunno if he's a professor, just says he's a physicist.

Another chap there keeps an Explorer on his keyring. I tried it and found it surprisingly OK.
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #831 on: December 19, 2018, 07:50:03 PM
I added a micro-driver and glass headed pin to mine. Plus a temporary lanyard. I haven't decide if I'm going to grind off the key ring attachment yet. 


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Looking good!

I'm always in two minds about lanyards. Love the look of them, don't like how they get in the way sometimes. So far I haven't had the courage to grind keyring nubs off, although I definitely prefer the feel of knives without them. I can't get past the "just in case" aspect of them, which SAKs represent for me.
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #832 on: December 19, 2018, 07:51:47 PM
 :iagree:

Which is why I'm waiting to see which way the inconstant wind of my mind blows...... :rofl:


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #833 on: December 19, 2018, 08:38:28 PM
Is there a secret to balancing the SAK for photo’s??? I just can’t get mine to act right.
Great photo  :like: :tu:

If you can balance an egg with salt....
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #834 on: February 01, 2019, 03:47:51 PM
Using the pen from my Plus scale, pinched under the hook.
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #835 on: February 01, 2019, 04:15:06 PM
Nice one!  :like: :tu:


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #836 on: February 01, 2019, 04:41:49 PM
The Explorer Plus was a nice surprise for me.  I bought mine off fleabay as just an Explorer.  I was very pleasantly surprised when it arrived.  I had wanted this SAK after reading up on the different models and when I got it in hand I was not disappointed at all.  It quickly dominated pocket time.  The inline phillips is really what sets this SAK apart.  Heck any SAK with the inline phillips is a win. 

My Explorer over the years has had to sit out from time to time in favor of my Swisschamp and a variety of other SAKs I was trying out.  It has never sat for very long or ever got placed into the SAK drawer.  There is just to much to like about the Explorer if you can do the layers.  Mine lives in my Skinth and my older one in my hike pack.  These are go to tools when I don't want to have to decide what to bring.  Having my Explorer with me is like having a trusted friend.  I know what it can and cannot do ( which is very little ).  The addition of the plus scales are nice and the mini driver just adds to the utility of this wonderful SAK.  I dream sometimes that VIC would make an 84mm version someday.  Until then the Explorer will always be one of my most favorite SAKs. 
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #837 on: February 01, 2019, 05:18:13 PM
It really is kind of a pocket friendly Swisschamp!
Barry


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #838 on: February 01, 2019, 05:31:35 PM
It really is kind of a pocket friendly Swisschamp!

 :iagree:.  The Swisschamp and Champion are both great SAKs.  I no longer have a Champion as I gifted both away to a member.  I find the Explorer the goldilocks of SAK sizes for pocket carry.  Yes my 84mm are more preferred these days due to wanting to slim down but I have no issues carrying my Explorer in pocket.  My skinth simplifies my carry.  I have a AAA light, bullet pen, PW2, and Explorer. 
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #839 on: February 01, 2019, 05:47:59 PM
Well said Aloha!   :cheers:
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