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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #360 on: October 19, 2017, 05:03:46 AM
Still in Texas and eating a lot.





Texas is a good place to find great food!
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #361 on: October 19, 2017, 11:00:48 AM
Oct 19

Little blade is a perfect letter opener. What will be there? A new friend!
Just in time to partecipate to the challenge, after a good bath, of course.
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #362 on: October 19, 2017, 12:53:43 PM
 :like: My kind of mail Mini!!  Day 19 and warming up with a cuppa!
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #363 on: October 19, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
Quote from: Mini on October 19, 2017, 11:00:48 AM
Oct 19

Little blade is a perfect letter opener. What will be there? A new friend!
Just in time to partecipate to the challenge, after a good bath, of course.
Money Clip? Very nice.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #364 on: October 19, 2017, 03:12:30 PM
Great mug, Barry!


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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #365 on: October 19, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
We have a roach problem at work. Last time I drank coffee there, I cleaned out the Keurig and found three suckers staring back at me. Last time. Since September, I've been bringing my own. The Exec opened up a pack of this stuff,  which isn't half bad for instant coffee.  Since i normally drink mine black, I've found Trader Joe's has some pretty good dark roast instant, too.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #366 on: October 19, 2017, 04:12:29 PM
Quote from: Mizedog on October 19, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
Quote from: Mini on October 19, 2017, 11:00:48 AM
Oct 19

Little blade is a perfect letter opener. What will be there? A new friend!
Just in time to partecipate to the challenge, after a good bath, of course.
Money Clip? Very nice.

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Smooth alox Executive without keyring, according to sakwiki http://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Executive+74mm
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #367 on: October 19, 2017, 05:13:22 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 19, 2017, 12:53:43 PM
:like: My kind of mail Mini!!  Day 19 and warming up with a cuppa!

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Very nice, Barry!

My father was a WWII vet.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #368 on: October 19, 2017, 05:17:17 PM
Quote from: Mini on October 19, 2017, 11:00:48 AM
Oct 19

Little blade is a perfect letter opener. What will be there? A new friend!
Just in time to partecipate to the challenge, after a good bath, of course.

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The little blades are usually pretty sharp on SAKs and I agree that they are great letter openers. I enjoyed your characterization of the new arrival as a new friend. I had two new Executive friends show up in yesterday's mail.

Thanks for sharing, MIni!

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #369 on: October 19, 2017, 05:33:06 PM
  :cheers:
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #370 on: October 19, 2017, 07:10:47 PM
Quote from: Mini on October 19, 2017, 04:12:29 PM
Quote from: Mizedog on October 19, 2017, 02:41:05 PM
Quote from: Mini on October 19, 2017, 11:00:48 AM
Oct 19

Little blade is a perfect letter opener. What will be there? A new friend!
Just in time to partecipate to the challenge, after a good bath, of course.
Money Clip? Very nice.

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Smooth alox Executive without keyring, according to sakwiki http://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Executive+74mm
Looks pretty, but they're too slick for my liking.  I have a black one marked DS on the scale.  Carries nicely,  but it falls out of my pocket too often!

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #371 on: October 19, 2017, 10:35:24 PM
Headed home tomorrow. Been fun being down here, but it sure feels hot for Fall.

I'll reveal the reason for the trip with a photo in the next day or so.

Today I used the small blade to open some packaging holding padlocks and those darn 'safety seals' on a bottle of mouth wash.

So far, the Executive has proven to be a fine road trip knife. But there are still a few days to go. I'm hoping it finishes strong.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #372 on: October 19, 2017, 10:58:01 PM
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I like the developing story and look forward to it each day. 

Thanks for sharing, Nix!

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #373 on: October 19, 2017, 11:06:22 PM
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #374 on: October 19, 2017, 11:08:21 PM
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #375 on: October 19, 2017, 11:35:45 PM
Throughout this challenge, my regard for the Executive (that I previously had ignored) has grown substantially.  My Executive collection has also grown from an initial two (bid on two auctions hoping to get one and got both) to eight. Three are new, one has a nail file that is severely blemished (seller sent me another and told me to keep the other), one is in excellent shape and two are cleaned, oiled and ready for sanding/polishing of tools. I have been using the used/excellent shape Executive for paracord/lanyard duty.

The two latest arrived today from Amazon...

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #376 on: October 20, 2017, 12:57:37 AM
Great challenge thread :dd: :like:

Glad you have gotten along so well with the Executive guys :tu: :like:
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #377 on: October 20, 2017, 02:46:00 AM
Used the small blade and scissors mostly today. I also used the file to fix the screwed up handle/liner on this knife, which was dinged, preventing the bottle opener on this knife from opening or closing smoothly.  It's a small, Sheffield made knife, advertising Hickling Laing & Co, who I can't find a thing on.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #378 on: October 20, 2017, 04:59:28 AM
10-19
Package opening duty.


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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #379 on: October 20, 2017, 05:08:25 AM
Quote from: NorCalJim on October 19, 2017, 11:35:45 PM
Throughout this challenge, my regard for the Executive (that I previously had ignored) has grown substantially.  My Executive collection has also grown from an initial two (bid on two auctions hoping to get one and got both) to eight. Three are new, one has a nail file that is severely blemished (seller sent me another and told me to keep the other), one is in excellent shape and two are cleaned, oiled and ready for sanding/polishing of tools. I have been using the used/excellent shape Executive for paracord/lanyard duty.

The two latest arrived today from Amazon...

Red and Black Executives - New by NorCal Jim, on Flickr
Those are much prettier than mine. I have to say with all sincerity, that without the spring alignment groove on the scissors, they are nearly useless. The spring pops to the side, and control of the scissors is lost.  Cutting paracord was not the straight forward affair that it is with other knives. The scissors on my Money Clip are much, much easier to use. Unfortunately, I think my Explorer will find its way back into daily use come November. Too bad. I've nearly gotten by fine without the Explorer/Classic combo.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #380 on: October 20, 2017, 12:33:37 PM
 :like: I drink Trader Joe's finest too but missed that blend... I'm going to try some myself! 
Quote from: getahl on October 19, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
We have a roach problem at work. Last time I drank coffee there, I cleaned out the Keurig and found three suckers staring back at me. Last time. Since September, I've been bringing my own. The Exec opened up a pack of this stuff,  which isn't half bad for instant coffee.  Since i normally drink mine black, I've found Trader Joe's has some pretty good dark roast instant, too.(Image removed from quote.)

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #381 on: October 20, 2017, 12:37:21 PM
Day 20: The boys and I went to our first hockey game last night.  Home team :like: won!
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Merit Badges Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Leatherman Pulse or ST200 and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Must start a thread with a photo of at least three (3) of your watches Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for thirty (30) consecutive days. For each of the 30 days, or for as many as you are able to, post a picture of: Progress- Meals- Activities- Gear and participate in the thread and encourage each other. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of an Old Cross SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Spyderco knife for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #382 on: October 20, 2017, 01:31:11 PM
Day 20
In the beginning of the challenge, I used the serrated blade with carrots to scrape them. Now I tried to peel them with blade. It's quite boring, scrapping them was faster and now I have produced more waste.
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #383 on: October 20, 2017, 02:44:03 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 20, 2017, 12:33:37 PM
:like: I drink Trader Joe's finest too but missed that blend... I'm going to try some myself! 
Quote from: getahl on October 19, 2017, 03:27:23 PM
We have a roach problem at work. Last time I drank coffee there, I cleaned out the Keurig and found three suckers staring back at me. Last time. Since September, I've been bringing my own. The Exec opened up a pack of this stuff,  which isn't half bad for instant coffee.  Since i normally drink mine black, I've found Trader Joe's has some pretty good dark roast instant, too.(Image removed from quote.)

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I'll take a picture of the bottle when I get to work for you. Confession time, the bottle is holding Folgers right now, because I ran out of TJs, and the spoon didn't fit in the Folgers jar. Feels good to get that off my chest.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #384 on: October 20, 2017, 04:17:24 PM
I appreciate it!  I understand.... Folgers has the best container in the Coffee business!
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Merit Badges Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Leatherman Pulse or ST200 and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Must start a thread with a photo of at least three (3) of your watches Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for thirty (30) consecutive days. For each of the 30 days, or for as many as you are able to, post a picture of: Progress- Meals- Activities- Gear and participate in the thread and encourage each other. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of an Old Cross SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Spyderco knife for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #385 on: October 20, 2017, 08:01:56 PM
Here we go. For instant coffee, the  Trader Joe's was really good.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #386 on: October 20, 2017, 10:50:29 PM
Quote from: Mizedog on October 20, 2017, 05:08:25 AM
Quote from: NorCalJim on October 19, 2017, 11:35:45 PM
Throughout this challenge, my regard for the Executive (that I previously had ignored) has grown substantially.  My Executive collection has also grown from an initial two (bid on two auctions hoping to get one and got both) to eight. Three are new, one has a nail file that is severely blemished (seller sent me another and told me to keep the other), one is in excellent shape and two are cleaned, oiled and ready for sanding/polishing of tools. I have been using the used/excellent shape Executive for paracord/lanyard duty.

The two latest arrived today from Amazon...

Red and Black Executives - New by NorCal Jim, on Flickr
Those are much prettier than mine. I have to say with all sincerity, that without the spring alignment groove on the scissors, they are nearly useless. The spring pops to the side, and control of the scissors is lost.  Cutting paracord was not the straight forward affair that it is with other knives. The scissors on my Money Clip are much, much easier to use. Unfortunately, I think my Explorer will find its way back into daily use come November. Too bad. I've nearly gotten by fine without the Explorer/Classic combo.

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I just had a chance to examine the Executives that I purchased thus far and found two with no groove as you described.  However, both of them worked without popping to the side. The other six including all three of my new Executives had the groove. I did notice that the two without the groove did not cut as well as the others (at least a couple of samples with grooves). I even tried a 58mm scissors and that cut better than the two non-grooved Executives. I purchased a new blue scaled Executive and won a lengthy bid on an older Executive in pristine condition. I expect the blue scaled Executive to have the groove and the older model to not have one. Thanks for pointing out the scissor groove issue because I missed it!

Jim
Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #387 on: October 20, 2017, 11:50:24 PM
Oct 20:

Headed back to New Mexico.

Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for sixty (60) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a GEC knife and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Spyderco knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Fieldmaster SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Buck 112 Ranger for thirty (30) consecutive days. Post a picture and recipe for a batch of Chili that you have made Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #388 on: October 21, 2017, 12:02:42 AM
Quote from: NorCalJim on October 20, 2017, 10:50:29 PM
Quote from: Mizedog on October 20, 2017, 05:08:25 AM
Quote from: NorCalJim on October 19, 2017, 11:35:45 PM
Throughout this challenge, my regard for the Executive (that I previously had ignored) has grown substantially.  My Executive collection has also grown from an initial two (bid on two auctions hoping to get one and got both) to eight. Three are new, one has a nail file that is severely blemished (seller sent me another and told me to keep the other), one is in excellent shape and two are cleaned, oiled and ready for sanding/polishing of tools. I have been using the used/excellent shape Executive for paracord/lanyard duty.

The two latest arrived today from Amazon...

Red and Black Executives - New by NorCal Jim, on Flickr
Those are much prettier than mine. I have to say with all sincerity, that without the spring alignment groove on the scissors, they are nearly useless. The spring pops to the side, and control of the scissors is lost.  Cutting paracord was not the straight forward affair that it is with other knives. The scissors on my Money Clip are much, much easier to use. Unfortunately, I think my Explorer will find its way back into daily use come November. Too bad. I've nearly gotten by fine without the Explorer/Classic combo.

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I just had a chance to examine the Executives that I purchased thus far and found two with no groove as you described.  However, both of them worked without popping to the side. The other six including all three of my new Executives had the groove. I did notice that the two without the groove did not cut as well as the others (at least a couple of samples with grooves). I even tried a 58mm scissors and that cut better than the two non-grooved Executives. I purchased a new blue scaled Executive and won a lengthy bid on an older Executive in pristine condition. I expect the blue scaled Executive to have the groove and the older model to not have one. Thanks for pointing out the scissor groove issue because I missed it!

Jim
Just a tip, on the ones with no groove with the spring problem, check if the spring is leaning more to one side(which could cause it to pop out more).
I had the same problem on some 91mm scissors with a screw pivot and no groove.
Turned out that the screw was a little loose, AND the spring was leaning towards one side a little bit. Tightened the screw, and pushed the spring near the base to straighten it up.
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #389 on: October 21, 2017, 12:13:58 AM
Quote from: Nix on October 20, 2017, 11:50:24 PM
Oct 20:

Headed back to New Mexico.

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Love the Executive, map & street view overlay effect!

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