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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #330 on: October 04, 2014, 09:14:13 PM
End of day 4 - it's the weekend and my family have colds so I've been in nursing all day. Prepared lunch and tea with my SI and it bit me tonight! Blood everywhere though it's only a small cut.

Hang in there everyone, I hope you're enjoying the challenge as much as I am.
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #331 on: October 04, 2014, 09:18:07 PM
I hope your family gets to feeling better.
I have been enjoying the challenge. But there has been more than a few times it has been trying.

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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #332 on: October 04, 2014, 09:27:05 PM
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #333 on: October 04, 2014, 09:27:33 PM
Quote from: magentus on October 04, 2014, 09:14:13 PM
End of day 4 - it's the weekend and my family have colds so I've been in nursing all day. Prepared lunch and tea with my SI and it bit me tonight! Blood everywhere though it's only a small cut.

Hang in there everyone, I hope you're enjoying the challenge as much as I am.

Hope everyone feels better  :-\
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #334 on: October 04, 2014, 09:48:08 PM

Slicing some hot links for the skillet :)
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #335 on: October 04, 2014, 09:50:19 PM
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #336 on: October 04, 2014, 10:06:01 PM
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #337 on: October 04, 2014, 10:22:54 PM
End of day four report:

Gee this is boring stuff.

The Appie done the business again today,what little there was to do!

Used the Phillips to fasten a N-scale Scania into its box. Because the threads on the screws run straight to metal,these can be more difficult than the usual self tappers into plastic...but no problems what so ever.

Knife was used to despatch straps on packing cartons,while reminding some 'urban youth' of Lu-Tze' rule no.3,as well as releasing my new Delemont Evo11 from captivity when I got home :tu:
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #338 on: October 04, 2014, 10:33:43 PM
Used the SI to remove price tags lol
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #339 on: October 05, 2014, 02:17:23 AM
End of Day 4, and despite me earlier grumble I never went to the boat, and it was too wet outside to work in the garden. I still had to reach for another tool though  :-[ I reached for a Vic D of E which was on my desk to get rid of an annoying sharp piece of fingernail, and an adjacent piece of dead skin that I kept catching on stuff. Not a job I was prepared to attempt with a knife blade

As for what I actually carried, I used the awl for a minor repair on an e-cig cartomiser, and used the torch a couple of times too


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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #340 on: October 05, 2014, 03:28:22 AM

Quote from: nate j on October 04, 2014, 05:49:01 AM
Quote from: gustophersmob on October 04, 2014, 01:53:11 AM
Quote from: derekmac on October 04, 2014, 01:11:53 AM
I've done well so far, but really wanted to cheat today. :facepalm:  I needed scissors to cut a small zip tie on a wire loom, but since I'm carrying my Pioneer, I was missing my SAK scissors. :(  I really wanted to go and grab my Climber, but I resisted.  It took me FOREVER to find a bloody pair small enough to do the job too.


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I've had pretty good luck using the awl on my pioneer to cut zip ties.  I actually prefer that to scissors.
+1.  93mm awl is killer on zip ties.
I'll have to remember to try and use the awl to see how it fares on them.  Thanks for the tips guys!


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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #341 on: October 05, 2014, 04:27:04 AM
End of day four, opened a bracket kit for a ceiling fan, slit some electrical tape when I couldn't find my Stanley knife. Attempted to pry a jammed tire loose on my toddler's toy ambulance, but was unsuccessful. That might take a little more finesse than a Classic can muster.

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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #342 on: October 05, 2014, 10:37:44 AM
I'm in noodle's first group. This month is nothing but pain and lots of laps.  :facepalm:

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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #343 on: October 05, 2014, 12:31:32 PM
Quote from: powernoodle on October 04, 2014, 01:42:53 PM
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Oh my GOD WHAT THE smurf WAS I THINKING?!?! Gahhhhh!!!
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I think we are beginning to separate into two groups.  The first consists of guys like Nate who actually use their larger SAKs and MTs on a daily basis or on the job.  This minimalist thing is going to be hard on them, because it entails not having the proper tool on hand or having to keep walking to the tool box. 

The other group, which I fall into, use a SAK merely as a daily convenience item - opening a package, snipping a thread or tightening a screw once in a while.  This minimalist thing is not so difficult for us, as even a Classic SD will handle these things just fine.  For this second group, the only "burden" of going minimalist is that we just have to give up the fun of carrying something larger or switching between SAKs.  That's not an inconsequential burden for a true SAK addict, but its not nearly as difficult as giving up a Surge that you rely on all day.

So we guys in the second group definitely have an advantage when it comes to remaining faithful for the whole 30 days.  Its only been 4 days, but I'm having no difficulty whatsoever with carrying only the Executive.  And I partly wish that I had gone even smaller (Classic SD).

The thing that's been interesting for me is to note how my work enviroment has changed,and the impact that's had on my carry.

One of the prime reasons I replaced my PST was the number of shelves I was having to repair,or bend back into usable shape,and the PST's handles where cutting my hands badly. The Wave gave me a massive increase in tasks I could tackle,rather than having to refer them to either our house services,or go scrounge a speSmurfpillst tool.

Another key factor has been a practical improvement in terms of how the shop floor is run. There is now a full screwdriver set,which our girls have claimed possessive ownership of;likewise scissors. My fixation with redundancy of tools is the nessesity it once was!

When I done the Fit test a year ago,I realised I could probably get away with a Rambler and LM Mini,and maybe keep a full sized Multi in my locker for those times where the smurf does hit the fan.

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I've been very pleased with the one layer SAKs so far,but three or four years ago,I'd never have coped!
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #344 on: October 05, 2014, 05:48:04 PM
Quote from: gustophersmob on October 04, 2014, 09:27:33 PM
Quote from: magentus on October 04, 2014, 09:14:13 PM
End of day 4 - it's the weekend and my family have colds so I've been in nursing all day. Prepared lunch and tea with my SI and it bit me tonight! Blood everywhere though it's only a small cut.

Hang in there everyone, I hope you're enjoying the challenge as much as I am.

Hope everyone feels better  :-\

Thanks Gust and Nate - they're both on the mend now thanks to my great nursing abilities (!) Plus I did literally bleed for them.

Food prep again mainly today - opened a can of chickpeas to make hummous and lots of veg prep.

I really like the SI but I'm still missing my usual.

 :salute:
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #345 on: October 05, 2014, 05:57:03 PM
Just used my Pioneer on another orange....a longitudinal cut all the way around and most of the peel comes off in 2 pieces! Fast and not a lot of gunk under your nails! :tu:
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #346 on: October 05, 2014, 06:27:40 PM
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End of day 4 - it's the weekend and my family have colds so I've been in nursing all day. Prepared lunch and tea with my SI and it bit me tonight! Blood everywhere though it's only a small cut.

Hang in there everyone, I hope you're enjoying the challenge as much as I am.

Hope everyone feels better  :-\

Thanks Gust and Nate - they're both on the mend now thanks to my great nursing abilities (!) Plus I did literally bleed for them.

Food prep again mainly today - opened a can of chickpeas to make hummous and lots of veg prep.

I really like the SI but I'm still missing my usual.

 :salute:

Good to hear they're getting better!
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Reply #347 on: October 05, 2014, 06:29:59 PM
I had a bit of an unusual situation today where I used a tool on my minimalist carry that my regular EDC doesn't have.

I used the tweezers on the Wengerinox to remove a splinter from my daughter's heel.  Normally, if I had a splinter, I would just dig it out with the blade.  On her, I would have had to go get some regular tweezers.

So, my minimalist carry was more efficient and saved me a trip  :think:
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #348 on: October 05, 2014, 06:42:30 PM
Quote from: powernoodle on October 04, 2014, 01:42:53 PM
Quote from: ducttapetech on October 01, 2014, 04:19:50 PM
Oh my GOD WHAT THE smurf WAS I THINKING?!?! Gahhhhh!!!
I Want my SURGE!!!

I think we are beginning to separate into two groups.  The first consists of guys like Nate who actually use their larger SAKs and MTs on a daily basis or on the job.  This minimalist thing is going to be hard on them, because it entails not having the proper tool on hand or having to keep walking to the tool box. 

The other group, which I fall into, use a SAK merely as a daily convenience item - opening a package, snipping a thread or tightening a screw once in a while.  This minimalist thing is not so difficult for us, as even a Classic SD will handle these things just fine.  For this second group, the only "burden" of going minimalist is that we just have to give up the fun of carrying something larger or switching between SAKs.  That's not an inconsequential burden for a true SAK addict, but its not nearly as difficult as giving up a Surge that you rely on all day.

So we guys in the second group definitely have an advantage when it comes to remaining faithful for the whole 30 days.  Its only been 4 days, but I'm having no difficulty whatsoever with carrying only the Executive.  And I partly wish that I had gone even smaller (Classic SD).

A very fair assessment I'd say.  Now normally I'd fall into the first group as I work as a Maintenance Engineer and a MT has been a vital part of my tool kit for years now, I just couldn't imagine turning up to work without one.

However, I'm on a break from work just now (on purpose  ;)) so a MT has become a bit of a luxury for a while.  In this spirit my Golfer has managed all my needs for the last few days and I'd say it'll likely handle most of them for the rest of the month.  Time will tell though. :D
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #349 on: October 05, 2014, 06:50:30 PM
Day 5

Stayed home, did nothing...
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #350 on: October 05, 2014, 06:51:13 PM
My minimalists waiting for a clean after a busy week
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #351 on: October 06, 2014, 12:23:20 AM
Quote from: Etherealicer on October 05, 2014, 06:50:30 PM
Day 5

Stayed home, did nothing...

Add beer and it's :dd:
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #352 on: October 06, 2014, 12:25:32 AM
Opened a bunch of packages, improvised the nail file as a philips driver on my bike ride.
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #353 on: October 06, 2014, 12:27:45 AM
Kinda light day today. Used the combo tool to open a can of chili, used to hook to thread some twine through a trap. Blade did some cutting.
But the main thing today that was totally not related to my SAK use, was I got shoot a freaken 50 Pounder mountain howitzer!!!! BOO YAH!!!!


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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #354 on: October 06, 2014, 12:31:44 AM
Quote from: ducttapetech on October 06, 2014, 12:27:45 AM
Kinda light day today. Used the combo tool to open a can of chili, used to hook to thread some twine through a trap. Blade did some cutting.
But the main thing today that was totally not related to my SAK use, was I got shoot a freaken 50 Pounder mountain howitzer!!!! BOO YAH!!!!
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #355 on: October 06, 2014, 12:32:43 AM
 :oops: Sorry guys, I'm out  :salute:

Tried it, but it's really not doing me any favours. It's proving to be a handicap in my normal daily life, so I'm reverting back to "normality" as of tomorrow. This exercise has confirmed to me that me carrying the stuff I normally do is justified, and it wouldn't be sensible for me to carry this on. I considerd just carrying extra at certain times, but the reality is I don't always know in advance when the extras will be needed, and makes much more sense to bow out now before I find myself too compromised

Good luck to everyone else  :cheers:


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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #356 on: October 06, 2014, 12:37:15 AM
Seems our OCD Squad is slacking. ::)

Added the missing entries to the list.

If you're not on it but have entered, speak up and we'll correct that. :hatsoff:

NAME¦PRIMARY KNIFE¦WENGER WEDNESDAY¦LIGHT
gustophersmob¦Wenger Premier¦¦Fenix E01
Higgins617¦Esquire¦¦Coast G10
SAK Guy¦OC Red Pioneer¦Wenger SI¦Gerber Infinity Ultra
eddie1115¦Tourist¦¦Princeton Tec Pulsar
ducttapetech¦Compact Plus¦¦Mag-Lite Solitaire
Toolslinger¦Compact Plus¦¦Led Lenser P2
Hyatt181¦Compact¦¦
colt 1911¦Tinker Small¦¦Gerber Tempo
powernoodle¦Executive¦¦Fenix E05
arizonaranchman¦Silver Alox Pioneer¦¦
Monrogue¦Compact¦¦Photon Freedom Micro
haackeg¦Tinker¦¦
SAKchief¦Manager¦¦
shark_za¦Vic Waiter¦¦Fenix E01
50ft-trad¦Case Scout Jr¦¦Nitecore T0
Sorel¦Alox Bantam¦¦
Grass¦Sportsman¦¦
red_rider_1979¦Rambler Stayglow¦¦
hiraethus¦OC Red Pioneer¦¦Fenix E05
Etherealicer¦Midnight Manager¦Crusader Mini Spotlight¦Scale Lights
coSAK¦Compact¦¦
zoidberg¦Pioneer Apprentice¦Wenger SI¦Fenix E01
kirk13¦Vic 84mm Apprentice¦Wenger Junior 10¦Fauxston
gene stoner¦Tinkerer¦¦
pfrsantos¦Sportsman¦¦Led Lenser K1
derekmac¦OC Red Pioneer¦¦
magentus¦Wenger SI¦¦
cbl51¦Classic¦¦
Caranthanus¦Wenger S10¦¦
fx17¦Small Tinker¦¦
Gareth¦Golfer¦¦Fenix E01
K13ss4r¦Silver Alox Electrician¦¦
enki_ck¦Waiter¦¦Peak Matterhorn
ivan_partizan¦Model 234¦¦
shamus¦Classic SD¦¦Photon Freedom
getahl¦Classic SD¦¦
Fast Bill¦Spartan¦¦
mrynnr¦Wenger SI¦¦
Syph007¦84mm Apprentice¦¦
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #357 on: October 06, 2014, 12:39:08 AM
Very cool, Nate. :o

BTW, did you hit that barn? :D
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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #358 on: October 06, 2014, 12:40:56 AM
Just disqualifying myself ...  ;)

NAME¦PRIMARY KNIFE¦WENGER WEDNESDAY¦LIGHT
gustophersmob¦Wenger Premier¦¦Fenix E01
Higgins617¦Esquire¦¦Coast G10
SAK Guy¦OC Red Pioneer¦Wenger SI¦Gerber Infinity Ultra
eddie1115¦Tourist¦¦Princeton Tec Pulsar
ducttapetech¦Compact Plus¦¦Mag-Lite Solitaire
Toolslinger¦Compact Plus¦¦Led Lenser P2
Hyatt181¦Compact¦¦
colt 1911¦Tinker Small¦¦Gerber Tempo
powernoodle¦Executive¦¦Fenix E05
arizonaranchman¦Silver Alox Pioneer¦¦
Monrogue¦Compact¦¦Photon Freedom Micro
haackeg¦Tinker¦¦
SAKchief¦Manager¦¦
shark_za¦Vic Waiter¦¦Fenix E01
50ft-trad¦Case Scout Jr¦¦Nitecore T0 (BAILED OUT 5/10/14)
Sorel¦Alox Bantam¦¦
Grass¦Sportsman¦¦
red_rider_1979¦Rambler Stayglow¦¦
hiraethus¦OC Red Pioneer¦¦Fenix E05
Etherealicer¦Midnight Manager¦Crusader Mini Spotlight¦Scale Lights
coSAK¦Compact¦¦
zoidberg¦Pioneer Apprentice¦Wenger SI¦Fenix E01
kirk13¦Vic 84mm Apprentice¦Wenger Junior 10¦Fauxston
gene stoner¦Tinkerer¦¦
pfrsantos¦Sportsman¦¦Led Lenser K1
derekmac¦OC Red Pioneer¦¦
magentus¦Wenger SI¦¦
cbl51¦Classic¦¦
Caranthanus¦Wenger S10¦¦
fx17¦Small Tinker¦¦
Gareth¦Golfer¦¦Fenix E01
K13ss4r¦Silver Alox Electrician¦¦
enki_ck¦Waiter¦¦Peak Matterhorn
ivan_partizan¦Model 234¦¦
shamus¦Classic SD¦¦Photon Freedom
getahl¦Classic SD¦¦
Fast Bill¦Spartan¦¦
mrynnr¦Wenger SI¦¦
Syph007¦84mm Apprentice¦¦


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Re: Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!
Reply #359 on: October 06, 2014, 12:44:43 AM
Quote from: enki_ck on October 06, 2014, 12:39:08 AM
Very cool, Nate. :o

BTW, did you hit that barn? :D
Nah. The CSA was shooting blanks for the crowd. Still, it was fun as hell!!! Some much power. And this is one of the smaller field pieces.

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