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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #420 on: October 22, 2017, 07:42:07 PM
Quote from: Fast Bill on October 22, 2017, 07:23:13 PM
The Executive Lounge sounds excellent  :cheers:

Love this idea.  :tu:
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 #421 on: October 22, 2017, 08:49:20 PM
Executive lounge sounds good to me, with the Director's Cut or Chair for good measure.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #422 on: October 22, 2017, 10:51:36 PM
Quote from: MolYE on October 22, 2017, 06:10:59 AM
Hello, I’ll introduce myself after this. I found out about this “challenge only today, through edc forum”

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Welcome!  :cheers:
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #423 on: October 22, 2017, 10:57:21 PM
Day 22

Today we made again some pomegranate juice. Like the last time, we used the tip of the serrated blade to pull out the seeds.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #424 on: October 22, 2017, 11:34:57 PM
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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 #425 on: October 23, 2017, 12:00:25 AM
Quote from: MolYE on October 22, 2017, 06:10:59 AM

I felt like i had to try this so just went online, ordered myself a executive and its arriving tuesday.
Only down side, i’m only arriving home again thursday so I can only officially start this challenge on friday! Better late than never, I’ll keep you guys posted!


Great to have you joining us on this challenge.

If I don't get everything done that I want to do in the 30 days, I may extend a little. We'll see how that goes; I may start getting itchy for a Soldier! However, up to this point (and we're 2/3's the way through) it has been a very nice challenge to do. As others have said, I have learned that I like EDCing a knife more than I really need to EDC a knife. Still, there are moments when I'm really glad I remember to carry one!
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 #426 on: October 23, 2017, 12:13:19 AM
Oct 22:

Busy day unpacking, returning the trailer, picking up groceries, etc....

Used the Executive to slice up some cheese for a midday snack:

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #427 on: October 23, 2017, 12:25:25 AM
Quote from: Mini on October 22, 2017, 10:57:21 PM
Day 22

Today we made again some pomegranate juice. Like the last time, we used the tip of the serrated blade to pull out the seeds.

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You are joined by others in this challenge who use the Executive for food preparation tasks. This brings up the matter of keeping the Executive clean and well maintained. The photos show that the Executive tools of the participants are clean and ready to go for the next task.

In my enthusiasm for the Executive, I have purchased four new, one like new and the remaining five were supposed to range from very good to excellent. Unfortunately, my definition of very good to excellent is much different than the sellers' understanding of those terms. One of the Executives has no snap and dirt and debris between the liners. So, while all here are focussing on daily tasks such as preparing pomegranate juice, I have been concentrating on restoration and maintenance. The good news is that I will be able to restore the tools to excellent condition by cleaning, disinfecting, sanding, polishing and replacing scales. As with other hobbies, it is important to me to have the ability to keep my SAKs looking great and working well.

Thanks for participating in this challenge and sharing your use of the Executive!

:cheers:

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #428 on: October 23, 2017, 12:27:29 AM
Quote from: Nix on October 23, 2017, 12:13:19 AM
Oct 22:

Busy day unpacking, returning the trailer, picking up groceries, etc....

Used the Executive to slice up some cheese for a midday snack:

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Another example of food preparation and keeping your Executive clean, well-maintained and ready to go!

:cheers:

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #429 on: October 23, 2017, 12:45:08 AM
A must with any knife, Jim!  :cheers:
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #430 on: October 23, 2017, 02:26:12 AM
Mostly used the pen blade today, but I used the file as a marlinspike on a tough knot.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #431 on: October 23, 2017, 03:52:48 AM
Cooked up some sausage and peppers for dinner. I may have used the large blade once or twice to check if they were done.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #432 on: October 23, 2017, 08:59:03 AM
Quote from: cody6268 on October 23, 2017, 02:26:12 AM
Mostly used the pen blade today, but I used the file as a marlinspike on a tough knot.

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Great idea. Thanks.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #433 on: October 23, 2017, 10:22:51 AM
Quote from: NorCalJim on October 22, 2017, 05:59:16 PM
I think we need to figure out a way of featuring the Executive on an on-going basis ...
the Executive Owners' Group (maybe even the Executive Lounge)
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October 22nd

Lazy Sunday. And it really was. Event though we had people coming over.
I did some cooking, made beef stew and prepared the soy chicken for tomorrow.
The Executive helped me opening packages and cut a pepper.

I prepared a cheeseboard to have it on room temperature when our guests arrived. The Executive didn´t cut any cheese apart from a brie cheese. That stuff is sticky and gets everywhere. So I just opened the packages with the Exec.
The end result wasn´t quite what I had in mind, but was favourably received by the guests.
After dinner all of us could hardy walk because we were stuffed!  :facepalm:

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #434 on: October 23, 2017, 12:32:31 PM
That looks delicious!!! :drool:
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #435 on: October 23, 2017, 12:34:52 PM
October 23: Used the Executive to open a bag of food for our sheepdogs.  This knife is drawn to food of all kinds!
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #436 on: October 23, 2017, 01:23:43 PM
I keep saying it, but I'm so pleased this thread has highlighted the Executive.  I've been toughting, most times alone, the usefulness of this SAK.  I'm excited that others are now realizing this.


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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #437 on: October 23, 2017, 02:04:05 PM
Day 23

Orange peeler in action. It's windy and cold is arriving, so having vitamin C is a good idea for its benefits.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #438 on: October 23, 2017, 03:59:23 PM
Quote from: Mini on October 23, 2017, 02:04:05 PM
Day 23

Orange peeler in action. It's windy and cold is arriving, so having vitamin C is a good idea for its benefits.

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The orange peeler peeling an orange!  Since I envision this tool as a plastic blister pack opener, I forget that it is an orange peeler. :)

I just noticed the alox scales!  :like:

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Jim
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #439 on: October 23, 2017, 05:45:40 PM
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #440 on: October 23, 2017, 07:23:31 PM
Quote from: Nix on October 23, 2017, 12:00:25 AM
Quote from: MolYE on October 22, 2017, 06:10:59 AM

I felt like i had to try this so just went online, ordered myself a executive and its arriving tuesday.
Only down side, i’m only arriving home again thursday so I can only officially start this challenge on friday! Better late than never, I’ll keep you guys posted!


Great to have you joining us on this challenge.

If I don't get everything done that I want to do in the 30 days, I may extend a little. We'll see how that goes; I may start getting itchy for a Soldier! However, up to this point (and we're 2/3's the way through) it has been a very nice challenge to do. As others have said, I have learned that I like EDCing a knife more than I really need to EDC a knife. Still, there are moments when I'm really glad I remember to carry one!

+1 to this. There's what you need, which is often quite limited if you think about it, and what you want ... which is usually SwissChamp sized. I have kept with the Ambassador but I am envious of those of you luxuriating with a great file and an orange peeler  :cheers:
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #441 on: October 23, 2017, 11:51:42 PM
Oct 23:

Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 22, 2017, 03:41:56 PM
I'd love to see more pics of your Norton when you can.

Oh, dear, Barry. This may be a case of be careful of what you wish. As much as I like taking pictures of SAK, I love even more pictures of motorcycles.

This Norton will be a project bike. It sat without running in the Texas heat for about 5-years or more. A number of things to put right. She turns over but doesn't fire up. The battery won't stay charged. The rear brake is locked up and the front brake doesn't hold fluid. The engine mount bolts need to be replaced. The carbs need cleaning and tuning. The tires go flat and need to be replaced. The battery cover is held on with a cable tie.

Yes, it was love at first sight.



And for challenge purposes, my Exec is resting over the battery cover.....



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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #442 on: October 24, 2017, 12:02:11 AM
Carrying the Executive has become second nature now. I find it caries really easily and it proves to be a very practical knife.

At first I was using the orange peeling tool a good bit, but, after a while, I found that the small blade is more useful for most tasks. The small blade has become my default blade for opening packages, cutting string, and other mundane tasks. The larger blade generally gets used for food-related tasks, and there are always lots of those.  :D

I find the serrations on the orange peeler tool can snag on some materials and don't cut thick paper as well as the simple small blade. I do still need to try to use the orange peeler to cut a zip tie (cable tie); I suspect it will work well for that.

So, I'm still a bit up in the air about the Executive vs the Ambassador. The nail file on the Exec is really very good, and the little spear point on the file works nicely for opening up the little vent holes in the lid of a disposable coffee cups, as well as letting air out of tires, light prying, and, of course, nail cleaning. The nail file might be the reason to go with the Executive over the Ambassador, but that is a mighty slim advantage given all that the Ambassador has to offer in a slightly smaller package.

(Oddly, I now have two Executives and only one Ambassador.  :think:)

But the challenge continues and I'm sure there is more to learn!
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #443 on: October 24, 2017, 12:53:30 AM
Quote from: Nix on October 23, 2017, 11:51:42 PM
Oct 23:

Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 22, 2017, 03:41:56 PM
I'd love to see more pics of your Norton when you can.

Oh, dear, Barry. This may be a case of be careful of what you wish. As much as I like taking pictures of SAK, I love even more pictures of motorcycles.

This Norton will be a project bike. It sat without running in the Texas heat for about 5-years or more. A number of things to put right. She turns over but doesn't fire up. The battery won't stay charged. The rear brake is locked up and the front brake doesn't hold fluid. The engine mount bolts need to be replaced. The carbs need cleaning and tuning. The tires go flat and need to be replaced. The battery cover is held on with a cable tie.

Yes, it was love at first sight.

(Image removed from quote.)

And for challenge purposes, my Exec is resting over the battery cover.....

(Image removed from quote.)

:like:

Hopefully, this will be a labor of love!

:tu:

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #444 on: October 24, 2017, 12:58:44 AM
Quote from: Nix on October 24, 2017, 12:02:11 AM
Carrying the Executive has become second nature now. I find it caries really easily and it proves to be a very practical knife.

At first I was using the orange peeling tool a good bit, but, after a while, I found that the small blade is more useful for most tasks. The small blade has become my default blade for opening packages, cutting string, and other mundane tasks. The larger blade generally gets used for food-related tasks, and there are always lots of those.  :D

I find the serrations on the orange peeler tool can snag on some materials and don't cut thick paper as well as the simple small blade. I do still need to try to use the orange peeler to cut a zip tie (cable tie); I suspect it will work well for that.

So, I'm still a bit up in the air about the Executive vs the Ambassador. The nail file on the Exec is really very good, and the little spear point on the file works nicely for opening up the little vent holes in the lid of a disposable coffee cups, as well as letting air out of tires, light prying, and, of course, nail cleaning. The nail file might be the reason to go with the Executive over the Ambassador, but that is a mighty slim advantage given all that the Ambassador has to offer in a slightly smaller package.

(Oddly, I now have two Executives and only one Ambassador.  :think:)

But the challenge continues and I'm sure there is more to learn!

I considered an Ambassador but am having too much fun with Executives.  I received my new blue-scale Executive in today's mail and it looks worlds better than the stock photo. I also received an older Executive in pristine condition (no groove for scissor operation). I used the main blade to open a small cardboard package with ease.

:cheers:

Jim
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #445 on: October 24, 2017, 01:06:48 AM
I love the idea of a Blue Scales version. Can you put up a photo for us?
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #446 on: October 24, 2017, 03:42:59 AM
Quote from: Nix on October 24, 2017, 01:06:48 AM
I love the idea of a Blue Scales version. Can you put up a photo for us?

I will be posting a photo of the blue scale Executive later this week (probably tomorrow).

I do have an observation about the Executive scissors. I am referring to the Executive scissors where there is no groove to assist with spring action.  As I was admiring the pristine older Executive with no groove, I decided to cut some paracord.  I was very surprised to see that it didn't cut with one snip and that continual sawing mostly cut it with the exception of a couple of strands. I then reached for a 58mm Classic and easily cut the paracord. I then used the Executive's main blade to easily cut some paracord. I expect that one of the newer Executives with a groove for the scissors will also easily cut the paracord. I need to confirm this soon. If my experiments prove what I suspect, I will be getting rid of the grooveless Executives.

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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #447 on: October 24, 2017, 03:47:05 AM
I think I'll be buying another Executive before this challenge is over. I see another cheap lot that's got an Executive, Ambassador, and Money Clip in it that I need to get.

Nail care today, used the nail file to clean gunk out from under my nails, and the scissors to cut my nails.


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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #448 on: October 24, 2017, 10:04:32 AM
Oct 24th

I have some clothes that can't be reused, so  I cut them in smaller pieces than can be useful to clean. The serrated blade is perfect, works better than blades and scissor, specially where there are thick seams.
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Re: Chuck Yeager Challenge
Reply #449 on: October 24, 2017, 01:21:42 PM
I'll have to check my Execs for this groove that keeps getting mentioned.  I never noticed its presence of lack there of.


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