Great job GJ nothing worse then a frozen lock
Quote from: Greg Jones on February 19, 2019, 08:45:43 PMGreat stuff everyone, this is a fun challenge These challenges with less popular tools do seem to be a bit more fun. Quote from: Greg Jones on February 19, 2019, 08:47:55 PMDay 19Used the pliers and a Bic to warm up a key for a frozen lock Good work, Greg!
Great stuff everyone, this is a fun challenge
Day 19Used the pliers and a Bic to warm up a key for a frozen lock
Day 19:Used the ToughTool to break into a very secure and valuable safe! (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)CRKT Graphite is accompanying the ToughTool today. (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Is that toy bank actually metal?
While I normally don't like larger folders (the exception being Folding Hunters); I've always had a thing for big folding rescue knives. I mostly use this German-made Skedco Warfighter Extreme Medicine (Eickhorn PRT-IV); which opens really quick and a joy to use with gloves on. I just wish the regular PRTs were cheaper--these for a long time were $30 through many people dealing in military surplus (they were issued to combat medics in a rigging kit for MEDEVAC helicopters); while the standard PRT is $120. It also has a seatbelt cutter (cutting twine and opening clam pack, I've just about wore out the section of snap-off blade that forms the tool; and I don't know what type Eickhorn used; guessing OLFA) and a carbide glass breaker.Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the spectrum of folder size, I chose the rare (as a USA model) USA Old Timer 106OT "Granddad's Old Timer" to supplement the TT; since the USA model never had scissors. Due to its rarity, I've used it as a shelf queen, not ever carried or used it. That had to change. So I cleaned it, sharpened it, and lubed it and started carrying it tonight. Today's only use didn't come until just now, after taking today's photo. I used the scribe to peel an orange--it worked great! (Image removed from quote.)I'm with the G-Man on those scissors, also noticed you forgot to mention the mini-champ and it seems something else is playing a little "peek-a-boo" down in the corner.
Quote from: cody6268 on February 20, 2019, 01:38:34 AMIs that toy bank actually metal? Thank you, Cody! Indeed it is. Made by the Arrow company when they were manufacturing in California. The three dials and code mechanism are also metal. A pretty cool antique/vintage coin bank.
Love the safe G-Man. Cody, I too have been EDCing my FolderBeholder Mini-Champ. I was planning on being in the March madness untill the MusicMen Center-Dive Cahllenge was anounced. MM left us far to early for a much better place and I feel strongly about honoring his memory so I will be participating in that challenge instead. Greg that was a "cool" trick on the lock. I have commited that one to a top priority folder in the ol' memory bank. Thanks for hanging out Speedy. You're a very welcome guest.Now to DAY 19Oil Field HangOut(Image removed from quote.)
What a beautiful thread. It feels like a trip back in time, when things were simpler.
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Quote from: cody6268 on February 18, 2019, 03:13:27 AM While I normally don't like larger folders (the exception being Folding Hunters); I've always had a thing for big folding rescue knives. I mostly use this German-made Skedco Warfighter Extreme Medicine (Eickhorn PRT-IV); which opens really quick and a joy to use with gloves on. I just wish the regular PRTs were cheaper--these for a long time were $30 through many people dealing in military surplus (they were issued to combat medics in a rigging kit for MEDEVAC helicopters); while the standard PRT is $120. It also has a seatbelt cutter (cutting twine and opening clam pack, I've just about wore out the section of snap-off blade that forms the tool; and I don't know what type Eickhorn used; guessing OLFA) and a carbide glass breaker.Meanwhile, on the opposite end of the spectrum of folder size, I chose the rare (as a USA model) USA Old Timer 106OT "Granddad's Old Timer" to supplement the TT; since the USA model never had scissors. Due to its rarity, I've used it as a shelf queen, not ever carried or used it. That had to change. So I cleaned it, sharpened it, and lubed it and started carrying it tonight. Today's only use didn't come until just now, after taking today's photo. I used the scribe to peel an orange--it worked great! (Image removed from quote.)I'm with the G-Man on those scissors, also noticed you forgot to mention the mini-champ and it seems something else is playing a little "peek-a-boo" down in the corner.I've been carrying the MiniChamp since FolderBeholder sent it to me earlier this month in advance of March's Minichamp Madness; more or less the entire Tough Tool challenge. Used the two blades and scissors the most, along with the "cut and picker" blade for opening clam pack. I use this keychain clip, which came off a Stadlbauer Nintendo Classics LCD game to secure it to the belt loop of my jeans while it's riding in the watch pocket. I wish I knew what these things actually were so that I could find a place I could buy those same clips in bulk so I could affix one to all my 58mm and 74mm SAKs, as well as 65mm Wengers. They work great for the job, and don't seem flimsy at all. Did misplace the tweezers today somehow. Thinking they are in the car. Oh well, I've got tons of Classics I can borrow one from until I can buy a few (dozen; at the rate I lose them). Today's Tough Tool use was the scraper trying to make the top half of the side barn door open better. (Image removed from quote.)From left to right: Tough ToolAlexander reversible pocket screwdriver with valve core remover top. Fisher military model Cap-O-Matic Space Pen. Pal Blade Co (1940s) StockmanSchrade USA 3OT (actually didn't even know I was carrying it until emptying out my pockets for this thread)Spyderco Ladybug Salt HawkbillVictorino MiniChampFossil (Belk) checkbookNEC Terrain smartphone. CV PocketWrench IIBlack AAA Mini Maglite.
I've been carrying the MiniChamp since FolderBeholder sent it to me earlier this month in advance of March's Minichamp Madness; more or less the entire Tough Tool challenge. Used the two blades and scissors the most, along with the "cut and picker" blade for opening clam pack. I use this keychain clip, which came off a Stadlbauer Nintendo Classics LCD game to secure it to the belt loop of my jeans while it's riding in the watch pocket. I wish I knew what these things actually were so that I could find a place I could buy those same clips in bulk so I could affix one to all my 58mm and 74mm SAKs, as well as 65mm Wengers. They work great for the job, and don't seem flimsy at all. Did misplace the tweezers today somehow. Thinking they are in the car. Oh well, I've got tons of Classics I can borrow one from until I can buy a few (dozen; at the rate I lose them).
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