Thanks again for being a part of this
Congratulations on your badge GJ
First, Thank you GLBM and Douglas for starting this challenge and Noa and Cody for joining, I've enjoyed every post and looked forward to what was done each day Second, Thank you Speedy, Poncho, and SteveC and anyone else who commented or quietly followed along Now my thoughts, as a long time owner/user, I've always been a fan, when I originally decided I wanted a multitool back in the mid 90's outdoor magazines were my only source for research and the TT was getting lots of hype as what's new.So with no prior experience with multis, I purchased mine and it's still my only experience with multis other than Saks.Admittedly, I've always paired it with a Recruit so I rarely used the tools other than the pliers and the pliers are awesome, but again I can only speak for the first generation U.S. made version, but from what I've seen and heard here the later U.S. models are good too, I think Cody mentioned his Taylor had issues with the pliers, I apologize if I'm wrong.During the challenge, I laid off the SAK and stuck with the TT toolset, it was the first time using the can opener and mine was terrible, the rest performed above and beyond, but I do think the blade is rather light duty, on the upside though mine has a monster of a serrated blade, too bad none of you have one.Sorry if I'm rambling, but like I've said I'm a big fan and after 23 years the TT will remain my only plier based multitool, it's only competition my newly discovered Swisschamp which I guess has pliers
Reminder to those applying for badges, you need to post a link to the 30th day post of your challenge Congrats everyone, it's been a fun challenge to follow
Well done fellas !
Thanks everyone, this has not been so much the expected challenge, it's been more an adventure. The TT is far better and more versatile than I had expected. I think all of us with the exception of GJ (who already knew better) would agree on that. Althought for me the TT won't be replacing my Spirit or Swisstool any time soon, it will definately see more use and has earned my respect. So now for...DAY 30Passing off the Challenge.(Image removed from quote.)
Day30 It's been a great challenge and what a great day to end a challenge on.Happy Texas Independence Day!!I am just starting my day who knows what it'll bring for my multi-tools... So what's the future for the Taylor Tough Tool you may ask??It's probably going to end up living in a first aid & emergency kit for my wife's car. It's unique open design should make it a little more intuitive to a non-tool person in my opinion. That was the original purpose of buying this one to begin with; but we all know how future planned projects usually end up. I will also probably try and clean up these tools a little more then just that quick bit of file work I did before.
Day 30...final:A ToughTool doing what it does. For day 30, I took the tool Noa is getting out for a spin. Works like a dream. (Image removed from quote.)
Nice finish GLBM, and a great gift
Just did the math, I started a day late, so my last day will be Monday. The Tough Tool is, and always will be my favorite. Namely for its industrial focus on design. Today's use was with my favorite tool on it; using a razor blade and the scraper to remove the labels from a case that used to hold a cheap first aid kit so that I could reuse it to keep some smaller gear in my pack from getting misplaced. In it is a cheap rain poncho (I typically carry rain gear, this is just in case a shower hits and I don't have it), a pair of tweezers, a DMT pocket sharpener, a LM Juice C2 (may be replaced with a PST), and a matchbox. I'll add my Olight i3EOS and a few other items to make it into a bit of a survival kit. (Image removed from quote.)
Awarded GLBM... Congrats
Those look awesome GLBM I am very excited to be receiving one of those as well I really appreciate it and congrats on the badge
Nothing used today. Tough Tool and a Taylor trick knife (probably made 20 years before they bought the rights to Schrade). To open, squeeze down on the blade while its pointed tip up, it will spring up, clearing the handle (not an automatic). To close, hold it pivot up and push the blade back in the handle. The "bottle opener" looking thing servess as a detente working on a small BB inside the handle. This is basically a knockoff of the mechanism used within Imperial trick openers (which I need to get at least one of) of the 1950s-1970s. Basically, this thing is my "fidget spinner" or whatever those things are. I keep it on the dresser in front of the TV. (Image removed from quote.)