Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!

[gustophersmob]

The minimalist flash light challenge is optional 

[gustophersmob]

I've had to use the blade on my Sentry to remove some staples.  Seems like that may be slightly dangerous 

It really is difficult having a blade only.  Looking forward to my Wengerinox Bantam

[eddie1115]

The minimalist flash light challenge is optional 

And I was going to skip this one.  But, might as well go all in.  So I switched for my Princeton Tec Pulsar (fauxton).  I'll have to figure the best way to carry it when I switch to a knife with no key ring

Day 1:

[Toolslinger]

Ok, official pic (crappy cell shot, ran out of time before work).

Compact, P2 and Bic. 30 days, here we go!

[gene stoner]

I'm in slipped the Tinkerer in my pocket.

[arizonaranchman]

Morning has broken! The Pioneer is in my pocket and I'm beaming with confidence that we'll blast through this month with ease.


PS: What's a 5mm flashlight? Does my Streamlight PT1AA qualify? I've EDC'd this for about 3+ yrs or so but not sure what the 5mm thing refers to - bulb size perhaps?

[SAK Guy]

Sun's up so here's the group shot of main, alt and light.

[ducttapetech]

Oh my GOD WHAT THE smurf WAS I THINKING?!?! Gahhhhh!!!
I Want my SURGE!!!
On a good note, the Compact has been doing what I have asked of it. Just had to make some trips back to the shop at work. Tools like pliers, Phillips driver, and a wire cutter. I really miss my OH blades. I am use to grabbing stuff and opening my blade at the same time.
I did kinda freaked out at for a second. I am so use to carrying my Surge on my side and without thinking I reached for it, and it was not there. I had that gutted and panicked feeling that my Surge was lost. Then I remembered it was safe and sound at home.
All and all, not to bad. So far. Just some extra trips, but a couple pounds lighter. We will see how I do on the farm after work.
Nate

[Toolslinger]

Oh my GOD WHAT THE smurf WAS I THINKING?!?! Gahhhhh!!!
I Want my SURGE!!!
On a good note, the Compact has been doing what I have asked of it. Just had to make some trips back to the shop at work. Tools like pliers, Phillips driver, and a wire cutter. I really miss my OH blades. I am use to grabbing stuff and opening my blade at the same time.
I did kinda freaked out at for a second. I am so use to carrying my Surge on my side and without thinking I reached for it, and it was not there. I had that gutted and panicked feeling that my Surge was lost. Then I remembered it was safe and sound at home.
All and all, not to bad. So far. Just some extra trips, but a couple pounds lighter. We will see how I do on the farm after work.
Nate

I hear ya.

Felt odd not having the extra weight/bulk of a full SAK or the MT sheath on my hip. Felt like I hadn't properly dressed this morning. Thankfully, the feeling has passed (might change if I need a tool I don't have though).

[colt 1911]

Oh my GOD WHAT THE smurf WAS I THINKING?!?! Gahhhhh!!!
I Want my SURGE!!!
On a good note, the Compact has been doing what I have asked of it. Just had to make some trips back to the shop at work. Tools like pliers, Phillips driver, and a wire cutter. I really miss my OH blades. I am use to grabbing stuff and opening my blade at the same time.
I did kinda freaked out at for a second. I am so use to carrying my Surge on my side and without thinking I reached for it, and it was not there. I had that gutted and panicked feeling that my Surge was lost. Then I remembered it was safe and sound at home.
All and all, not to bad. So far. Just some extra trips, but a couple pounds lighter. We will see how I do on the farm after work.
Nate

I have the same issues, having to make trips back to the shop SUCKS.


Sak's  rule !

[Sorel]

...but a couple pounds lighter.

I for one am positively enjoying not having a Spartan dangling by p7 in my jeans pocket. That works, but not extremely well, especially when I also have my wallet crammed into the same pocket. I can't even feel the Bantam in my back pocket right now, but it did just fine with breakfast earlier.

[pfrsantos]

I'm always in! Led Lenser K1, Leatherman Style PS. I alternate the SAK/knife to complement these. Lately it's been the Alox Cadet. I might trade it for the Sportsman (a few more options but still just 2 layers).

It'll be fairly easy to just use these. I don't have the need for much tools and the small tasks I need to take care off are pretty much covered.

 

[Etherealicer]

Day I - Wenger Wednesday with Champion Spotlight



Mostly light tasks (opening letters, punching holes in the Blini package, chopping an apple to pieces). While preparing lunch I was wishing for a bigger blade, spreading radish mousse was not easy (I used a pearl spoon for the caviar ).



Shortly before the end of my workday, I was supposed to exchange a hard-drive. Let me tell you, the nail-file does not work for that, so I post-phoned that task for tomorrow when I will be carrying the Midnight Manager.

[powernoodle]

I lied earlier.  I am going with a black Executive instead of a red one.  Its flavor matches nicely with that of the Fenix E05 (2014).

[derekmac]

Challenge accepted! 

I'll be going at it with my old cross red Pioneer.  I don't think it'll be too hard to not want to veer off, as I have been using that SAK for most cutting duties, and my MT seldom leaves it's sheath.  The weekends will be a bit harder though as I like to have scissors and tweezers on me, but I think I'll be able to manage.

[SAK Guy]

EXCELLENT Dude D-Mac!

[coSAK]

[…] The weekends will be a bit harder though as I like to have scissors and tweezers on me, but I think I'll be able to manage.

And then you can go for a Compact! 

[derekmac]

[…] The weekends will be a bit harder though as I like to have scissors and tweezers on me, but I think I'll be able to manage.

And then you can go for a Compact! 

I don't have a compact. 

[Monrogue]

[…] The weekends will be a bit harder though as I like to have scissors and tweezers on me, but I think I'll be able to manage.

And then you can go for a Compact! 

I don't have a compact. 

Well then get one man!

It looks like we may have a Compact Club and a OC Red Pioneer Club going in the challenge.  Will there be any gang wars here?

[powernoodle]

Yeah, that raises a Rules Inquiry for the commissioner.  Do we have to stick to the same minimalist SAK the whole time, or can you switch between minimalist SAKs?  The former is more in line with the spirit of suffering that this challenge is intended to create.

[pfrsantos]

I lied earlier.  I am going with a black Executive instead of a red one.  Its flavor matches nicely with that of the Fenix E05 (2014).

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[magentus]

I'm in with my Wenger SI - I was on a training course today so I only used it for fruit.

Thanks for the GAW too - I'd love to win a swisstool! Cheers.

Good luck everyone

 

[gustophersmob]

Yeah, that raises a Rules Inquiry for the commissioner.  Do we have to stick to the same minimalist SAK the whole time, or can you switch between minimalist SAKs?  The former is more in line with the spirit of suffering that this challenge is intended to create.

In general, I think it is more keeping in the spirit to stick with the same knife.

I do think there are some OK exceptions.  For instance myself and Monrogue are making due with what minimal knife we can find until ours arrive, then we will switch. 

Also, switching from a pioneer to an SI for Wenger Wednesday seems OK since it is the same tool set.

Still, its all about the fun of the challenge, so whatever floats your boat.  Just fess up if you "cheat." 

[gustophersmob]

Morning has broken! The Pioneer is in my pocket and I'm beaming with confidence that we'll blast through this month with ease.
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I really like this pic 

[gustophersmob]

Day I - Wenger Wednesday with Champion Spotlight

Mostly light tasks (opening letters, punching holes in the Blini package, chopping an apple to pieces). While preparing lunch I was wishing for a bigger blade, spreading radish mousse was not easy (I used a pearl spoon for the caviar ).

Shortly before the end of my workday, I was supposed to exchange a hard-drive. Let me tell you, the nail-file does not work for that, so I post-phoned that task for tomorrow when I will be carrying the Midnight Manager.

Now that's hard core minimalist!

[gustophersmob]

Oh my GOD WHAT THE smurf WAS I THINKING?!?! Gahhhhh!!!
I Want my SURGE!!!
On a good note, the Compact has been doing what I have asked of it. Just had to make some trips back to the shop at work. Tools like pliers, Phillips driver, and a wire cutter. I really miss my OH blades. I am use to grabbing stuff and opening my blade at the same time.
I did kinda freaked out at for a second. I am so use to carrying my Surge on my side and without thinking I reached for it, and it was not there. I had that gutted and panicked feeling that my Surge was lost. Then I remembered it was safe and sound at home.
All and all, not to bad. So far. Just some extra trips, but a couple pounds lighter. We will see how I do on the farm after work.
Nate

 

At least the Compact is keeping up

[Etherealicer]

Oh my GOD WHAT THE smurf WAS I THINKING?!?! Gahhhhh!!!
I Want my SURGE!!!
On a good note, the Compact has been doing what I have asked of it. Just had to make some trips back to the shop at work. Tools like pliers, Phillips driver, and a wire cutter. I really miss my OH blades. I am use to grabbing stuff and opening my blade at the same time.
I did kinda freaked out at for a second. I am so use to carrying my Surge on my side and without thinking I reached for it, and it was not there. I had that gutted and panicked feeling that my Surge was lost. Then I remembered it was safe and sound at home.
All and all, not to bad. So far. Just some extra trips, but a couple pounds lighter. We will see how I do on the farm after work.
Nate

 

At least the Compact is keeping up

I had the same, thought I lost my blade , then I thougt I lost my Crusader Spot Light (its so small it vanished in my pockets)

[Etherealicer]

Day I - Wenger Wednesday with Champion Spotlight

Mostly light tasks (opening letters, punching holes in the Blini package, chopping an apple to pieces). While preparing lunch I was wishing for a bigger blade, spreading radish mousse was not easy (I used a pearl spoon for the caviar ).

Shortly before the end of my workday, I was supposed to exchange a hard-drive. Let me tell you, the nail-file does not work for that, so I post-phoned that task for tomorrow when I will be carrying the Midnight Manager.

Now that's hard core minimalist!

Well, I do work in an office so my tool requirement are lower than others, so in all fairness I needed to go this far.
But seriously, that tiny blade is 

[arizonaranchman]

Oh my GOD WHAT THE smurf WAS I THINKING?!?! Gahhhhh!!!
I Want my SURGE!!!
On a good note, the Compact has been doing what I have asked of it. Just had to make some trips back to the shop at work. Tools like pliers, Phillips driver, and a wire cutter. I really miss my OH blades. I am use to grabbing stuff and opening my blade at the same time.
I did kinda freaked out at for a second. I am so use to carrying my Surge on my side and without thinking I reached for it, and it was not there. I had that gutted and panicked feeling that my Surge was lost. Then I remembered it was safe and sound at home.
All and all, not to bad. So far. Just some extra trips, but a couple pounds lighter. We will see how I do on the farm after work.
Nate

Our first panic-attack? There, there... Breathe deeply... Perhaps keep a brown paper bag handy to breathe into if necessary (we may all need one of these at some point this month!)?

This is going to be a tough month folks... I know I sure do miss my Case large Stockman and old Leatherman classic that's for sure!

[Etherealicer]

Who is up for a Glutton Challenge? Carry as much as possible!

or

At least we could celebrate the end (yes, I'm already looking forward to it) with a Glutton Day!