Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!

[enki_ck]

Day one, and I haven't even got anything Swiss 

Case Scout Jr, Nitecore T0 (5mm LED), and a pair of 4LN mini vise grips

Pics 
...Size comparison with a Cadet ...

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You need an orange Cadet.

 

[enki_ck]

Resting a well used LD10 and Wenger EvoWood 10 for these two pristine little babies.
If I get on well with the Waiter this month I will probably get a Compact.

84mm single layer SAK and 5mm LED.

I have taken off the Classic Alox and Rally that live on my two bunches of keys, E05 also removed there.

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A brother by challenge carry.

Welcome to

[enki_ck]

Day #1... So far been up 30 min and let the dogs out... Cup of coffee is steaming on the desk beside me and the Pioneer is in my pocket ready for whatever may come
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So that was YOU!

[AimlessWanderer]

Day one, and I haven't even got anything Swiss 

Case Scout Jr, Nitecore T0 (5mm LED), and a pair of 4LN mini vise grips

Pics 
...Size comparison with a Cadet ...

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You need an orange Cadet.

 

That was the original plan back when I got the Fuse, but couldn't find one at the right price. The deal I had my eye on sold out just before I decided to go for it  I do quite like the Scout Jr now though. It doesn't walk and talk as smoothly as the Vics, but it functions well enough, sits comfy in the hand, and I quite like the G10 scales too

[enki_ck]

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." 

Agree.

For instance gustophersmob, I and a few other guys chose to go with a single layer SAK (without scissors). If we'd choose to go one layer up and switch to the Compact/Golfer for scissors or Cadet/Spartan/Commander/... for openers and screwdrivers it would still be a SAK withing the requirements but I'd consider it a fail.

[cbl51]

I'm going with the most minimal SAK there is; the classic. As long as I can have my P-38 along. I'll ditch any other knife and the pistol for the challenge.

[Kampfer]

I am entering with my Farmer, am I too late?
Picture comes later.

[enki_ck]

Day one, and I haven't even got anything Swiss 

Case Scout Jr, Nitecore T0 (5mm LED), and a pair of 4LN mini vise grips

Pics 
...Size comparison with a Cadet ...

...

You need an orange Cadet.

 

That was the original plan back when I got the Fuse, but couldn't find one at the right price. The deal I had my eye on sold out just before I decided to go for it  I do quite like the Scout Jr now though. It doesn't walk and talk as smoothly as the Vics, but it functions well enough, sits comfy in the hand, and I quite like the G10 scales too

I'm still holding onto one for you if you wanna tempt me with a trade.   Hasn't left the box since I sent you the pics.

[gene stoner]

I am entering with my Farmer, am I too late?
Picture comes later.

Two layers or less. Farmer is three layers.

[pfrsantos]

I'm going with the most minimal SAK there is; the classic. As long as I can have my P-38 along. I'll ditch any other knife and the pistol for the challenge.

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Wrong!
 

http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Pocket+Pal+58mm

http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Beginner+Victorinox

[Freaver]

  to all of you who takes part in this challenge.
There is no way I'd be able to do this; at least not with a standard SAK. AFAIK, there isn't any two-layer SAK with inline philips and knifeblade? That's my most used tools and despite of that, my daily carry consists of 1 SAK, 2 MT's and a single OPMT.

Good luck to all of you - it'll be interesting to follow this thread and see how many of you end up going crazy.

[eddie1115]

to all of you who takes part in this challenge.
There is no way I'd be able to do this; at least not with a standard SAK. AFAIK, there isn't any two-layer SAK with inline philips and knifeblade? That's my most used tools and despite of that, my daily carry consists of 1 SAK, 2 MT's and a single OPMT.

Good luck to all of you - it'll be interesting to follow this thread and see how many of you end up going crazy.

Well a Scientist has two layers.  Blade/combo tool, and phillips/mag glass.  But those are tough to come by unless it's a mod.

[Freaver]

to all of you who takes part in this challenge.
There is no way I'd be able to do this; at least not with a standard SAK. AFAIK, there isn't any two-layer SAK with inline philips and knifeblade? That's my most used tools and despite of that, my daily carry consists of 1 SAK, 2 MT's and a single OPMT.

Good luck to all of you - it'll be interesting to follow this thread and see how many of you end up going crazy.

Well a Scientist has two layers.  Blade/combo tool, and phillips/mag glass.  But those are tough to come by unless it's a mod.

Hmm... I think that's the first time I've heard mention of that model. Gotta investigate.

[eddie1115]

to all of you who takes part in this challenge.
There is no way I'd be able to do this; at least not with a standard SAK. AFAIK, there isn't any two-layer SAK with inline philips and knifeblade? That's my most used tools and despite of that, my daily carry consists of 1 SAK, 2 MT's and a single OPMT.

Good luck to all of you - it'll be interesting to follow this thread and see how many of you end up going crazy.

Well a Scientist has two layers.  Blade/combo tool, and phillips/mag glass.  But those are tough to come by unless it's a mod.

Hmm... I think that's the first time I've heard mention of that model. Gotta investigate.

Found one on ebay for 197 USD 

Would be a pretty straightforward mod though...

[Freaver]

to all of you who takes part in this challenge.
There is no way I'd be able to do this; at least not with a standard SAK. AFAIK, there isn't any two-layer SAK with inline philips and knifeblade? That's my most used tools and despite of that, my daily carry consists of 1 SAK, 2 MT's and a single OPMT.

Good luck to all of you - it'll be interesting to follow this thread and see how many of you end up going crazy.

Well a Scientist has two layers.  Blade/combo tool, and phillips/mag glass.  But those are tough to come by unless it's a mod.

Hmm... I think that's the first time I've heard mention of that model. Gotta investigate.

Found one on ebay for 197 USD 

Would be a pretty straightforward mod though...

Definitely not buying an original then! That's close to the buying-value of all my SAK's and multi's together.
But yeah, it shouldn't be hard to make one, if one would be so lucky to have the right skills.

[AimlessWanderer]

Day one, and I haven't even got anything Swiss 

Case Scout Jr, Nitecore T0 (5mm LED), and a pair of 4LN mini vise grips

Pics 
...Size comparison with a Cadet ...

...

You need an orange Cadet.

 

That was the original plan back when I got the Fuse, but couldn't find one at the right price. The deal I had my eye on sold out just before I decided to go for it  I do quite like the Scout Jr now though. It doesn't walk and talk as smoothly as the Vics, but it functions well enough, sits comfy in the hand, and I quite like the G10 scales too

I'm still holding onto one for you if you wanna tempt me with a trade.   Hasn't left the box since I sent you the pics.

Hmmm. Tempting ....    won't in a position to do that for a couple of weeks, but I'll definitely consider that once I've got these other obligations addressed 
 

[kirk13]

End of Day One...

The Wenger J10 performed flawlessly,taking on cardboard packing boxes,the Phillips dealt with screws from the stupid small( detaining HO cars in their boxes) upto no2 screws on the 1/18 Aston. The combo tool was used for some light prying( a 40ft container from a Krone Stacker if you were wondering). Finally,Junior posed for a few beauty shots

No pliers,scissors,small flat drivers or torches were required today.

So far,so very good

[Higgins617]

Had to use the nail file on the Esquire as a light pry to get the stall latch to close, rather important job of you ask me!

[Etherealicer]

to all of you who takes part in this challenge.
There is no way I'd be able to do this; at least not with a standard SAK. AFAIK, there isn't any two-layer SAK with inline philips and knifeblade? That's my most used tools and despite of that, my daily carry consists of 1 SAK, 2 MT's and a single OPMT.

Good luck to all of you - it'll be interesting to follow this thread and see how many of you end up going crazy.

Well a Scientist has two layers.  Blade/combo tool, and phillips/mag glass.  But those are tough to come by unless it's a mod.

A rambler has an inline philips and knife-blade, so no more excuses!

[Kampfer]

I am entering with my Farmer, am I too late?
Picture comes later.

Two layers or less. Farmer is three layers.

I am not equipped for this challenge then, I am out. Good luck everyone.

[gene stoner]

Oh oh I just bid on a swiss champ on ebay this could jeopardize the challenge for me if I win I'll have to carry it because I wont be able to wait till Oct 31 to carry it. 

[Sorel]

The Bantam is thinner than the pencil I sharpened with it

[Higgins617]

As much as I love the Wenger scissors, I sure miss the mini-champ when it's time to trim my nails. But the file works

[SAK Guy]

Oh oh I just bid on a swiss champ on ebay this could jeopardize the challenge for me if I win I'll have to carry it because I wont be able to wait till Oct 31 to carry it.

No! Don't do it! You'd be out! Finished in the 30 day challenge!   

[zoidberg]

[…] 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?

And the Single Layer Club. 

[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. 

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?

If the Compacts were all blue, we could have a good old fashion Red vs Blue match going on!!   

[Monrogue]

Sorry Derek, no blue for me - red or black all the way

I bet there will be a few "clubs" developed within this challenge.  Wasn't there supposed to be a list going of who is in the challenge and what SAK they're using?

[kirk13]

Sorry Derek, no blue for me - red or black all the way

I bet there will be a few "clubs" developed within this challenge.  Wasn't there supposed to be a list going of who is in the challenge and what SAK they're using?

Good idea...

Kirk13- (and may the Gods have mercy...) Vic 84mm Apprentice/ Wenger a Junior 10- not entering prize draw

[Higgins617]

Higgins617- Wenger Esquire

[colt 1911]

I'll start the list

Colt - tinker small
Monrogue - compact
Higgins617 - esquire
Powernoodle - executive

Sak's  rule !