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us Offline this_is_nascar

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Least Expensive Option
on: January 13, 2018, 06:30:56 PM
I don't have experience with these, but you can't get any less expensive than this.  A buck each, at Dollar Tree.



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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #1 on: January 13, 2018, 06:35:35 PM
I have that stone in my toolbox. It doesn't work all that great. But for deburring parts and such, it's a pretty good choice for a buck.
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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #2 on: January 13, 2018, 06:52:14 PM
I just did a review of the $1 Swiss Army Knife knockoff from Dollar Tree, here...
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75095.0.html

Unless you're in desparate need of a basic cutting tool, I would recommend the $4 Walmart Swiss Army Knife knock-off. (Actually, it's marked at $3, plus tax currently. WELL worth the extra couple bucks)
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75140.0.html
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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #3 on: January 13, 2018, 07:05:36 PM
The problem of our age... the Chinese are producing junk so cheaply and quicker than anyone can get rid of it!
This whole wall needs to be destroyed with a flamethrower or something...
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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #4 on: January 13, 2018, 07:15:47 PM
I wouldn’t spend my money on those for use or gifting... even if it’s just a buck... these very inferior knives can cost more harm than good...

A dollar saved on these could be spent on a cheap Vic SAK in used condition. :cheers:




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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #5 on: January 13, 2018, 08:32:37 PM
Nice items to give to someone you don't like. :facepalm:
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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #6 on: January 13, 2018, 08:39:47 PM
Quote from: jaya_man on January 13, 2018, 07:15:47 PM
I wouldn’t spend my money on those for use or gifting... even if it’s just a buck... these very inferior knives can cost more harm than good...

A dollar saved on these could be spent on a cheap Vic SAK in used condition. :cheers:




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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #7 on: January 14, 2018, 12:50:29 AM
Quote from: Syph007 on January 13, 2018, 08:39:47 PM
Quote from: jaya_man on January 13, 2018, 07:15:47 PM
I wouldn’t spend my money on those for use or gifting... even if it’s just a buck... these very inferior knives can cost more harm than good...

A dollar saved on these could be spent on a cheap Vic SAK in used condition. :cheers:




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My thoughts exactly.  It's sad.

I would say my '$5 Challenge' pretty well proved this. I REALLY good used Vic/Wenger can be had for at/under $5.
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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #8 on: January 14, 2018, 01:09:03 AM
Total waste of a dollar.
Don't get too serious, just enough will do.

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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #9 on: January 14, 2018, 01:35:52 AM
Picked up a coupla used Spartans for $4. each from the MTO store recently. A minor cleaning, oiling, resharpening was all that was needed. Like I do on any SAK I already own. Very good condition. Grant sent them out fast. The mini drivers in the corkscrews were add-ons, but they're not a bank-breaker.  That was a great buy  :tu: :salute:

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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #10 on: January 14, 2018, 06:33:58 AM
I will step in to defend those Dollar Tree sharpening stones, just a little; they're not a bad option for keeping the edge on your beater garden tools.
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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #11 on: January 14, 2018, 01:44:27 PM
That's exactly what I use mine for.

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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #12 on: January 21, 2018, 01:12:20 AM
Was in a different DT today and they had this for a buck.  I couldn't pass it up.



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Reply #13 on: January 21, 2018, 02:06:08 AM
I'll probably buy a few of those. They're decent. I paid $4 for the one I had from a bookstore, although mine had all the markings stamped, not printed. May I ask what the heck No. 9 really is. It's a "direction indicator" as per the instructions, but it seems to make more sense as a protractor.
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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #14 on: January 21, 2018, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: cody6268 on January 21, 2018, 02:06:08 AM
I'll probably buy a few of those. They're decent. I paid $4 for the one I had from a bookstore, although mine had all the markings stamped, not printed. May I ask what the heck No. 9 really is. It's a "direction indicator" as per the instructions, but it seems to make more sense as a protractor.
Is it possible it has something to do with shining the sun thru it or casting shadows or something?


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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #15 on: January 21, 2018, 05:21:58 PM
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My dyslexia made me read "CHEAPSAKE" instead of "CHESAPEAKE" at the bottom :D

I have a box full of those crappy Chinese knockoffs (when buying in bulk there's often a couple of these in the lot) and use them as a "least expensive option" than lending a good SAK you've taken care of for years and seeing it being destroyed in less time than it takes to write this sentence... Or when I need to really abuse a tool.

Still have too many of those and of other cheap knives... I'll probably sell all that crap in bulk and if I can get 16 francs back from it I'll be happy and get myself a Vic Jetsetter with it :D
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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #16 on: January 21, 2018, 05:41:52 PM
4 bucks will buy you a good, but used, Vic or Wenger on the forum store. A little bit of elbow grease and they're like new! The chinesium stuff is not worth a penny.

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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #17 on: January 21, 2018, 05:55:48 PM
Never said any of these were any good.  Never said I'd suggest using any of these.  What I said was at a buck a piece, you won't find anymore more "budget" than these, even if you had to replace them a few times a year.


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Re: Least Expensive Option
Reply #18 on: January 22, 2018, 05:15:17 PM
Not sure of the real-life practically, but #9 is intended to be a compass.

http://www.answers.com/mobile/Q/What_is_direction_ancillary_indication

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