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Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
on: September 26, 2014, 01:48:18 AM
I've seen on other forums where there have been 30 day challenges to use a minimalist knife, like a Case Peanut, for 30 days exclusively. I was wondering if anyone would be up for trying a similar experiment with a minimalist SAK?

My thought is that everyone could reply if interested, and also suggest some minimalist SAKs.  Then I could do a poll on the SAKs suggested and whatever one is picked, give about a week for everyone to procure one.  Then commence the 30 day challenge.

The goal would be to try and use that SAK exclusively for that time period.  No other SAK, no multi-tool and no single blade knife.  Now, I realize that isn't always practical for everyone, and the goal is for this to be fun, not all rules. 

The trick may be how to define minimalist.  My initial thought was no more than a 2-layer SAK, and no larger than a 93mm.  This is completely arbitrary, of course, so feel free to offer suggestions there as well.

What say you?

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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #1 on: September 26, 2014, 02:04:23 AM
I think it would be entertaining, and I would take part. But I currently have a limited selection of SAKs and even more limited funds unfortunately.
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #2 on: September 26, 2014, 02:14:14 AM
I am game. But I only have a few saks. But if one of mine fall into the Sak challenge, I would be game.

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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #3 on: September 26, 2014, 02:17:45 AM
Can you guys list which ones you have.  Maybe we can make it work somehow.  I imagine this may be a common problem.
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #4 on: September 26, 2014, 02:26:40 AM
What if every participant locks in which they're going to use right before it starts?
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #5 on: September 26, 2014, 02:31:37 AM
 :rofl:

I will not be taking part in this madness.

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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #6 on: September 26, 2014, 02:32:03 AM
I think the spartan (or maybe tinker) would be a good minimalist SAK.   Classic set of tools and 2 layers.  :tu:

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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #7 on: September 26, 2014, 02:33:03 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 26, 2014, 01:48:18 AM
What say you?

Good idea.  I'm interested.  But for a guy who switches his EDC stuff around constantly, a 30-day challenge seems like an eternity.  I'll be watching, and maybe participating.
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #8 on: September 26, 2014, 02:34:46 AM
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #9 on: September 26, 2014, 02:54:24 AM
Quote from: Higgins617 on September 26, 2014, 02:26:40 AM
What if every participant locks in which they're going to use right before it starts?

Maybe that's a better idea :tu:

Though, no excuse to buy a new SAK :think: I'm torn ;)
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #10 on: September 26, 2014, 03:02:11 AM
I'm in most likely. I really want to use my new soldier for this

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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #11 on: September 26, 2014, 03:06:08 AM
No!  :pok:  :D
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #12 on: September 26, 2014, 03:08:23 AM
I like this idea.

But Instead of thinking of a minimalist I'd like to see the most common sak used. I think it would get alot more folks involved.

 minimalist rant

I'd much rather thrive with a few extra things than survive using the bare minimum I need to get by.

Rant concluded :D
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #13 on: September 26, 2014, 03:09:03 AM
I'd be up for the fun if it's a SAK I already own. Not up for buying a knife I wouldn't otherwise choose to own. I would still be carrying a pliers based tool no doubt as I use them regularly, but would use the SAK exclusively so far as possible .... and I'd be honest when I had to cheat  :D

Options for me (based on 2 layer knives I already own) would be:

Pioneer/Cadet
Compact/Timekeeper/84mm Golfer
Spartan/Weekender/Tourist
Vic Sportsman/Wenger Commander
D of E / MFV

.... and possibly a couple of non-Swiss knives too  :D

EDIT:
My personal favourite of the above bunch would probably be my Tourist. It was my first SAK, and carried it on it's own for a lot more than 30 days before I started carrying plier based tools regularly  :) As an extra incentive for me to use my SAK exclusively, I'd pair it with a Juice CS4 .... which many will know I will avoid using unless absolutely necessary :D
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #14 on: September 26, 2014, 03:19:54 AM
Quote from: JAfromMn on September 26, 2014, 03:08:23 AM
I like this idea.

But Instead of thinking of a minimalist I'd like to see the most common sak used. I think it would get alot more folks involved.

 minimalist rant

I'd much rather thrive with a few extra things than survive using the bare minimum I need to get by.

Rant concluded :D

What's the most common SAK? I think its the classic, but I doubt I could get by with just that!
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #15 on: September 26, 2014, 03:19:55 AM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 03:09:03 AM
I'd be up for the fun if it's a SAK I already own. Not up for buying a knife I wouldn't otherwise choose to own. I would still be carrying a pliers based tool no doubt as I use them regularly, but would use the SAK exclusively so far as possible .... and I'd be honest when I had to cheat  :D

Options for me (based on 2 layer knives I already own) would be:

Pioneer/Cadet
Compact/Timekeeper/84mm Golfer
Spartan/Weekender/Tourist
Vic Sportsman/Wenger Commander
D of E / MFV

.... and possibly a couple of non-Swiss knives too  :D

EDIT:
My personal favourite of the above bunch would probably be my Tourist. It was my first SAK, and carried it on it's own for a lot more than 30 days before I started carrying plier based tools regularly  :) As an extra incentive for me to use my SAK exclusively, I'd pair it with a Juice CS4 .... which many will know I will avoid using unless absolutely necessary :D
:rofl: for you that's quite the incentive :D

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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #16 on: September 26, 2014, 03:21:54 AM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 03:09:03 AM
I'd be up for the fun if it's a SAK I already own. Not up for buying a knife I wouldn't otherwise choose to own. I would still be carrying a pliers based tool no doubt as I use them regularly, but would use the SAK exclusively so far as possible .... and I'd be honest when I had to cheat  :D

Options for me (based on 2 layer knives I already own) would be:

Pioneer/Cadet
Compact/Timekeeper/84mm Golfer
Spartan/Weekender/Tourist
Vic Sportsman/Wenger Commander
D of E / MFV

.... and possibly a couple of non-Swiss knives too  :D

EDIT:
My personal favourite of the above bunch would probably be my Tourist. It was my first SAK, and carried it on it's own for a lot more than 30 days before I started carrying plier based tools regularly  :) As an extra incentive for me to use my SAK exclusively, I'd pair it with a Juice CS4 .... which many will know I will avoid using unless absolutely necessary :D

Ha, I like the CS4 idea :D
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #17 on: September 26, 2014, 03:23:51 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 26, 2014, 03:19:54 AM
Quote from: JAfromMn on September 26, 2014, 03:08:23 AM
I like this idea.

But Instead of thinking of a minimalist I'd like to see the most common sak used. I think it would get alot more folks involved.

 minimalist rant

I'd much rather thrive with a few extra things than survive using the bare minimum I need to get by.

Rant concluded :D

What's the most common SAK? I think its the classic, but I doubt I could get by with just that!

It would have to be a 91mm

Tinker,  super tinker , old soldier etc
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #18 on: September 26, 2014, 03:24:42 AM
Since my EDC is a pioneer, I wonder what would be a stretch for me. Maybe a Bantam :think:
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #19 on: September 26, 2014, 03:29:07 AM
 Well, going with Higgins idea, what if we say we'll start the challenge on October 1st using the minimalist SAK of your choice.

Let us know the choice, and the goal is to try and use it exclusively. Feel free to provide updates in this thread, whether good or bad. Pics always encouraged.

Sound ok?

Now, off to pick my SAK (:ahhh)
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #20 on: September 26, 2014, 03:29:58 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 26, 2014, 03:24:42 AM
Since my EDC is a pioneer, I wonder what would be a stretch for me. Maybe a Bantam :think:

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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #21 on: September 26, 2014, 03:30:47 AM
Quote from: Nhoj on September 26, 2014, 03:19:55 AM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 03:09:03 AM
I'd be up for the fun if it's a SAK I already own. Not up for buying a knife I wouldn't otherwise choose to own. I would still be carrying a pliers based tool no doubt as I use them regularly, but would use the SAK exclusively so far as possible .... and I'd be honest when I had to cheat  :D

Options for me (based on 2 layer knives I already own) would be:

Pioneer/Cadet
Compact/Timekeeper/84mm Golfer
Spartan/Weekender/Tourist
Vic Sportsman/Wenger Commander
D of E / MFV

.... and possibly a couple of non-Swiss knives too  :D

EDIT:
My personal favourite of the above bunch would probably be my Tourist. It was my first SAK, and carried it on it's own for a lot more than 30 days before I started carrying plier based tools regularly  :) As an extra incentive for me to use my SAK exclusively, I'd pair it with a Juice CS4 .... which many will know I will avoid using unless absolutely necessary :D
:rofl: for you that's quite the incentive :D

You're not wrong there John  :D


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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #22 on: September 26, 2014, 03:31:52 AM
I'm in for this.  I need to see some more opinions on what constitutes a minimalist SAK though.  I'm sure I have one that would qualify.
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #23 on: September 26, 2014, 03:34:28 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 26, 2014, 03:29:07 AM
Well, going with Higgins idea, what if we say we'll start the challenge on October 1st using the minimalist SAK of your choice.

Let us know the choice, and the goal is to try and use it exclusively. Feel free to provide updates in this thread, whether good or bad. Pics always encouraged.

Sound ok?

Now, off to pick my SAK (:ahhh)

OK  :tu: I've decided what I'm going to carry, and it's not the Tourist. If I'm going to go minimal for a month, I might as well do it in style - especially as it's my birthday in October  ;)

Pics to follow  :whistle:


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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #24 on: September 26, 2014, 03:34:59 AM
Quote from: eddie1115 on September 26, 2014, 03:31:52 AM
I'm in for this.  I need to see some more opinions on what constitutes a minimalist SAK though.  I'm sure I have one that would qualify.

What you got in mind Eddie?


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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #25 on: September 26, 2014, 03:35:26 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 26, 2014, 03:29:07 AM
Well, going with Higgins idea, what if we say we'll start the challenge on October 1st using the minimalist SAK of your choice.

Let us know the choice, and the goal is to try and use it exclusively. Feel free to provide updates in this thread, whether good or bad. Pics always encouraged.

Sound ok?

Now, off to pick my SAK (:ahhh)

WOOOO :ahhh I influenced something!!!! Well my only choices are a Mini-champ and an Esquire, either way it should be interesting.
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #26 on: September 26, 2014, 03:39:26 AM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 03:34:59 AM
Quote from: eddie1115 on September 26, 2014, 03:31:52 AM
I'm in for this.  I need to see some more opinions on what constitutes a minimalist SAK though.  I'm sure I have one that would qualify.

What you got in mind Eddie?
Ha, well I meant to say I have at least one that would qualify, not saying I have the "ultimate minimalist SAK" or something like that.

Tinker would be good, Tourist would be tougher.  I've got a Bushcrafter that would make for an interesting month...
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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #27 on: September 26, 2014, 03:41:07 AM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 03:34:28 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on September 26, 2014, 03:29:07 AM
Well, going with Higgins idea, what if we say we'll start the challenge on October 1st using the minimalist SAK of your choice.

Let us know the choice, and the goal is to try and use it exclusively. Feel free to provide updates in this thread, whether good or bad. Pics always encouraged.

Sound ok?

Now, off to pick my SAK (:ahhh)

OK  :tu: I've decided what I'm going to carry, and it's not the Tourist. If I'm going to go minimal for a month, I might as well do it in style - especially as it's my birthday in October  ;)

Pics to follow  :whistle:

I'm sure this qualifies. It's not even got any scale tools  :D




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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #28 on: September 26, 2014, 03:42:07 AM
Quote from: eddie1115 on September 26, 2014, 03:39:26 AM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 03:34:59 AM
Quote from: eddie1115 on September 26, 2014, 03:31:52 AM
I'm in for this.  I need to see some more opinions on what constitutes a minimalist SAK though.  I'm sure I have one that would qualify.

What you got in mind Eddie?
Ha, well I meant to say I have at least one that would qualify, not saying I have the "ultimate minimalist SAK" or something like that.

Tinker would be good, Tourist would be tougher.  I've got a Bushcrafter that would make for an interesting month...

If the Tourist would be more of a challenge, I reckon that's the one to go for  :tu:


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Re: Any interest in a minimalist SAK challenge?
Reply #29 on: September 26, 2014, 03:42:59 AM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 03:42:07 AM
Quote from: eddie1115 on September 26, 2014, 03:39:26 AM
Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 03:34:59 AM
Quote from: eddie1115 on September 26, 2014, 03:31:52 AM
I'm in for this.  I need to see some more opinions on what constitutes a minimalist SAK though.  I'm sure I have one that would qualify.

What you got in mind Eddie?
Ha, well I meant to say I have at least one that would qualify, not saying I have the "ultimate minimalist SAK" or something like that.

Tinker would be good, Tourist would be tougher.  I've got a Bushcrafter that would make for an interesting month...

If the Tourist would be more of a challenge, I reckon that's the one to go for  :tu:
When it's all written out like that, it does kind of make sense, huh? ;)
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