Compact Appreciation

[Faddy Daddy]

I got a new Compact in the mail today to replace the one I gave to my older daughter, who had lost hers. I tried to get by with a Pioneer in my pocket  and a Classic on my keys for a few weeks; it worked OK, but I had to have my Compact back.

I've probably given a dozen of these away over the years; maybe I should keep a couple of spares on-hand.

Congrats Frailer! I went ahead and ordered myself one as well, should arrive Tuesday I hope.

[El Corkscrew]

Nice move, Faddy D!

   

[this_is_nascar]

I got a new Compact in the mail today to replace the one I gave to my older daughter, who had lost hers. I tried to get by with a Pioneer in my pocket  and a Classic on my keys for a few weeks; it worked OK, but I had to have my Compact back.

I've probably given a dozen of these away over the years; maybe I should keep a couple of spares on-hand.

How are you carrying the Compact?

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[Mechanickal]

The Compact carries great on a suspension clip!

[Faddy Daddy]

I see a lot of those suspension clips in pics, mind if I ask where you guys get them from?

I'm not sure I'd use one for the compact, or even my climber (maybe), but would definitely like one for a 4 layer such as explorer.

[Faddy Daddy]

The Compact carries great on a suspension clip!

Oh, and Mechanickal, was that you who I saw in another thread that made one  out of an old pocket watch clip?

That was a neat idea who ever it was but there seems to be a smallish common clip I see in pics all the time, any ideas?

[this_is_nascar]

Thx.  I have several of the knick-off suspension clips I got from eBay.  It's the best way to carry a SAK for me.

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[Faddy Daddy]

Thx.  I have several of the knick-off suspension clips I got from eBay.  It's the best way to carry a SAK for me.

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Thanks this_is_nascar, those are the ones I was thinking about.
 

[Mechanickal]

The Compact carries great on a suspension clip!

Oh, and Mechanickal, was that you who I saw in another thread that made one  out of an old pocket watch clip?

That was a neat idea who ever it was but there seems to be a smallish common clip I see in pics all the time, any ideas?

Yes, that was me


I've also got the other ones.
Those can be found on ebay and Chinese wholesale sites.
Search for "suspension clip" or "edc clip".
Just a sec, I'll look for a link.

Edit:
http://m.benl.ebay.be/itm/5-X-EDC-Bag-Suspension-Clip-Keychain-Clip-Tool-Carabiner-Outdoor-Quicklink-HU-/361782304174?nav=SEARCH

I did receive various levels of quality so one can not really tell beforehand what you'll receive.
I've got 2 brilliantly finished ones and 2 that look like they're punched from an old can.

[Frailer]

How are you carrying the Compact?

For years I carried it loose in my pocket, but these days I usually carry it alongside a Streamlight Microstream, in a leather slip that came with a whetstone:

[Faddy Daddy]

Got my compact delivered today, 

I've been carrying my climber for the last few weeks but I can see the compact taking over as my edc or at least getting into a rotation.

The thinness is very nice and comfy in the pocket yet it still has most all of the tools I want, (save the awl I guess).
I also got my evo14 which I also love. It's a tad wider than expected but gorgeous with the wood scales. I just cut a little paper with the scissors, will have to give those more time though the spring seems more robust.
Here are some pics, for your viewing pleasure 

Pic 1 and 2 are my climber and new compact
Pic 3 and 4 are my climber, compact and evo14

[JP]

Nice pics!

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[jaya_man]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker


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[NorCalJim]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker(Image removed from quote.)


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I have often wished that Victorinox produced a "Tinker" version of the Compact.  It's great to see your custom Compact Tinker!

Thanks for sharing!

[jaya_man]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker(Image removed from quote.)


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I have often wished that Victorinox produced a "Tinker" version of the Compact.  It's great to see your custom Compact Tinker!

Thanks for sharing!

My pleasure Jim


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[El Corkscrew]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker(Image removed from quote.)


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I have often wished that Victorinox produced a "Tinker" version of the Compact.  It's great to see your custom Compact Tinker!

Thanks for sharing!

My pleasure Jim


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Crime against humanity if you ask me..   

[jaya_man]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker(Image removed from quote.)


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I have often wished that Victorinox produced a "Tinker" version of the Compact.  It's great to see your custom Compact Tinker!

Thanks for sharing!

My pleasure Jim


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Crime against humanity if you ask me..   

Am guilty as charged... but what's a guy have to do to get desired tools


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[El Corkscrew]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker(Image removed from quote.)


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I have often wished that Victorinox produced a "Tinker" version of the Compact.  It's great to see your custom Compact Tinker!

Thanks for sharing!

My pleasure Jim


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Crime against humanity if you ask me..   

Am guilty as charged... but what's a guy have to do to get desired tools


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It's not the mod that's the crime, is the unnatural and forceful backside phillips oppression..   

I hear my corkscrews singing...  "we shall overcome..."

[jaya_man]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker(Image removed from quote.)


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I have often wished that Victorinox produced a "Tinker" version of the Compact.  It's great to see your custom Compact Tinker!

Thanks for sharing!

My pleasure Jim


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Crime against humanity if you ask me..   

Am guilty as charged... but what's a guy have to do to get desired tools


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It's not the mod that's the crime, is the unnatural and forceful backside phillips oppression..   

I hear my corkscrews singing...  "we shall overcome..."

If it appeases you, my yeoman mods and the master ranger still has corkscrews :lol:


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[El Corkscrew]

That certainly does not displease me. 

[Mechanickal]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker(Image removed from quote.)


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I have often wished that Victorinox produced a "Tinker" version of the Compact.  It's great to see your custom Compact Tinker!

Thanks for sharing!

My pleasure Jim


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Crime against humanity if you ask me..   

Am guilty as charged... but what's a guy have to do to get desired tools


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It's not the mod that's the crime, is the unnatural and forceful backside phillips oppression..   

I hear my corkscrews singing...  "we shall overcome..."

When your corkscrew is singing, its time to take your meds or to take a wee

[El Corkscrew]

Why is everyone awlways telling me to take my medication?? 

[jaya_man]

Why is everyone awlways telling me to take my medication?? 

:lol:


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[Mechanickal]

Why is everyone awlways telling me to take my medication?? 

Well if I'm not alone, that has to mean something

Now if you'd walk to a random guy on the street and say "hey! My corkscrew is singing!" I'm sure his response would be rather unpredictable

[strmliner]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker(Image removed from quote.)


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I have often wished that Victorinox produced a "Tinker" version of the Compact.  It's great to see your custom Compact Tinker!

Thanks for sharing!

I'm in agreement...reminding one of what was said many centuries ago:

as retold by Francis Bacon, in Essays, 1625:

    Mahomet cald the Hill to come to him. And when the Hill stood still, he was neuer a whit abashed, but said; If the Hill will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet wil go to the hil.

So it seems modifications are required...

[jaya_man]

Here's a family pic of the Compact lineage...

Top (L-R): Golfer 84mm, Golfer 91mm and Compact
Bottom (L-R): Custom Golfer 84mm, Custom Golfer 91mm and Custom Compact Tinker(Image removed from quote.)


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I have often wished that Victorinox produced a "Tinker" version of the Compact.  It's great to see your custom Compact Tinker!

Thanks for sharing!

I'm in agreement...reminding one of what was said many centuries ago:

as retold by Francis Bacon, in Essays, 1625:

    Mahomet cald the Hill to come to him. And when the Hill stood still, he was neuer a whit abashed, but said; If the Hill will not come to Mahomet, Mahomet wil go to the hil.

So it seems modifications are required...

Love the yellow scales


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[El Corkscrew]

It has taken me awhile but I'm finally getting used to the black Compact after carrying El Rojo for so long...   I am confident he will enjoy his new life in the mother country.

[magentus]

It has taken me awhile but I'm finally getting used to the black Compact after carrying El Rojo for so long...   I am confident he will enjoy his new life in the mother country.

El Compact will be treasured and well looked after my friend. Bathed in the finest olive oil and wiped dry on Egyptian cotton - no luxury will be too great for this fine beauty. 

[twiliter]

Where is the Compact Lack of Appreciation thread please? 

Maybe I should search "combo tool fails"? 

[El Corkscrew]

Where is the Compact Lack of Appreciation thread please? 

Maybe I should search "combo tool fails"? 

That is well within your rights Señor Crepúsculo.  The combo tool has not failed me yet.  But I definitely will report back when it does.  El KC Rambler/Manager has been there for any phillips needs that have presented themselves so far.  I find that extra couple mm from the Climber + makes a difference in El Pocket.