I will not be taking part in this madness.
Actually, the Wenger can-opener is a real handicap, as it results in no small screw-driver.
If I may suggest... Can we amend the rule to "3 layers or less"? This would include those like the Farmer, etc and probably bring in a lot more participation. Some here may not be able to go out and buy a new knife right now for example due to needs or budget, etc. I'm a Pioneer guy here and could easily do it, but I'm thinking that some here may appreciate 3 layers...
For a lot of people that might be too easy I reckon
Quote from: zoidberg on September 26, 2014, 02:31:37 AM I will not be taking part in this madness. why would anyone think of doing this ? what's next *who can do the longest without their medication*
The natural outgrowth of this thread will be a new one titled Maximalist Challenge: 5 SAKs for 30 days.Were I to participate in the instant challenge, it would be with a Classic SD. Anything worth doing is worth overdoing. I really think I could get by just fine with a Classic SD. I just don't want to.
Honestly, for many whom are using Spartan or Tinker as EDC, restricting to 2 layers would just be a walk in the park. I think to include everyone, maybe we could consider the idea to 'downgrade' at least 1-2 layer or tools numbers, base on what you have now? And people are allow to switch, so as long the same staying in the same downgraded layers.So at the end of the month, we could figure out what we do or do not miss. So if Sorel had been just using Bantam, he could try the Solo.
Hmmm I think I should oil and sharpen my Tinker. Life w/o scissors or saw could suck but I'm in.
I went looking for my Compact for this, took me ten minutes to find it. Discovered it in the two layer box with a bunch of other good choices including the Wenger Diplomat, then spent a few minutes trying to decide which one to choose. And then I decided that would be too easy and chose to go with a Vic Ecoline Waiter (+eyeglass screwdriver). I bit less hardcore than the Bantam crowd but I decided to add a twist to it. (pun intended )AND FOR ANYONE UP TO AN ADDITIONAL MINIMALIST CHALLENGE:To go full old school minimalist (while still keeping our clothes on) is anyone up to pairing their minimalist SAK with a minimalist flashlight? A 5mm LED only month? Once we decide on our carry, we start the Official Minimalist Challenge thread and see who can resist the longest before reaching for a multi or 3+ layered SAK and a multi-mode flashlight.
...I'm having second thoughts about taking that nice horn scaled Wenger into a work environment though I might need to find something else compatible for the challenge that I don't mind getting a bit more abuse for the work element
...If I can find my E01, I'm in!If we really wanted to go old school, we could break out the solitaires
You still having nightmares about the saw?
Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 11:04:13 PMYou still having nightmares about the saw? You don't?
Quote from: enki_ck on September 27, 2014, 12:49:06 AMQuote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 11:04:13 PMYou still having nightmares about the saw? You don't? No I just keep cracking up laughing at the thought of you struggling with it
Quote from: 50ft-trad on September 27, 2014, 12:50:28 AMQuote from: enki_ck on September 27, 2014, 12:49:06 AMQuote from: 50ft-trad on September 26, 2014, 11:04:13 PMYou still having nightmares about the saw? You don't? No I just keep cracking up laughing at the thought of you struggling with it I was actually thinking of doing another saw test as I have a few saws I didn't have back then and might need voloneers to do comparison tests. I need to source a Gerber saw and maybe a Wenger Professional first. I think I'm at a dozeb different ones now.
So which extra ones do you have now?