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the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!

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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #120 on: August 02, 2019, 06:53:30 AM
Day 1

The first order of business was determining if the Explorer fit in my pocket organizer without removing the lighter.  It is a tight fit, but does fit as I normally carry it which makes me very happy.
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I like to occasionally change the color of the lanyards on my flashlights and knives and used the Explorer for cutting the paracord.
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Sos24, we are definitely thinking along the same line here.  I was checking those paraglider caddy out the other day, along with the Yellow birch outfitter pouch,  I only wish they could offer that material in the format of the Yellow birch outfitter pouch...
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Reply #121 on: August 02, 2019, 07:36:27 AM
Sos24, we are definitely thinking along the same line here.  I was checking those paraglider caddy out the other day, along with the Yellow birch outfitter pouch,  I only wish they could offer that material in the format of the Yellow birch outfitter pouch...
I had looked at the Yellow Birch but the slot pocket was a couple mm too small for my flashlight.  The zipper opening being down the back center rather than across the top would provide easier access and have probably been preferred, but this one has worked well for my needs this far.  It has held up to everyday carry for better than a different 1000D pouch I had.


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Reply #122 on: August 02, 2019, 07:45:38 AM
I had looked at the Yellow Birch but the slot pocket was a couple mm too small for my flashlight.  This organizer has held up to everyday carry for longer than a different 1000D pouch I had.  The zipper opening being down the back center rather than across the top would provide easier access and have probably been preferred, but this one has worked well for my needs this far.



Absolutely agree on the material, I had been using paraglider cloth for wallet for the past decade or so, and can attest to their durability.  I just really like the idea of slanted slots design on the yellow birch outfitter pouch, and hope they could adopt the same.


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Reply #123 on: August 02, 2019, 07:51:48 AM
Absolutely agree on the material, I had been using paraglider cloth for wallet for the past decade or so, and can attest to their durability.  I just really like the idea of slanted slots design on the yellow birch outfitter pouch, and hope they could adopt the same.

You could try to contact the seller and see if willing to make a custom, because some are willing to.


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Reply #124 on: August 02, 2019, 08:12:19 AM
You could try to contact the seller and see if willing to make a custom, because some are willing to.

Good point, hopefully they will do custom. :cheers:


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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #125 on: August 02, 2019, 08:38:00 AM
Day 2
20190802_072821 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
so,yesterday i nicked my index finger cleaning a knife.fortunately this does not occur often.
the slice was at a shallow angle,leaving a tiny flap of skin,which then catches on everything i touch,a major annoyance.

Screenshot_20190802-073030_Video Player by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
minor surgery  :D


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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #126 on: August 02, 2019, 11:53:05 AM
Day 2

Having a very mild stomach unsettling, Explorer opens a box of probiotics for me.



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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #127 on: August 02, 2019, 11:53:42 AM
Day 2
20190802_072821 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
so,yesterday i nicked my index finger cleaning a knife.fortunately this does not occur often.
the slice was at a shallow angle,leaving a tiny flap of skin,which then catches on everything i touch,a major annoyance.

Screenshot_20190802-073030_Video Player by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
minor surgery  :D

That's good use!


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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #128 on: August 02, 2019, 01:21:30 PM
Great uses everyone! And nice pics!
Considering more and more the acquisition of an old style mag explorer.

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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #129 on: August 02, 2019, 02:33:12 PM
Day 2
20190802_072821 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
so,yesterday i nicked my index finger cleaning a knife.fortunately this does not occur often.
the slice was at a shallow angle,leaving a tiny flap of skin,which then catches on everything i touch,a major annoyance.

Screenshot_20190802-073030_Video Player by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
minor surgery  :D
There are a lot of times when this happens to me, and no knives were involved. It’s only when it catches on stuff that I know I somehow got cut! Very annoying.  :tu:


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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #130 on: August 02, 2019, 02:34:06 PM
Day 2

Having a very mild stomach unsettling, Explorer opens a box of probiotics for me.

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A great usage and hope you get to feeling better.  :cheers:


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Reply #131 on: August 02, 2019, 03:29:36 PM
 :iagree:
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Reply #132 on: August 02, 2019, 03:30:09 PM
I know the feeling :facepalm:
There are a lot of times when this happens to me, and no knives were involved. It’s only when it catches on stuff that I know I somehow got cut! Very annoying.  :tu:
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Reply #133 on: August 02, 2019, 03:31:14 PM
Day 2: Putting the Philips Head to use!
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Reply #135 on: August 02, 2019, 03:59:43 PM
There are a lot of times when this happens to me, and no knives were involved. It’s only when it catches on stuff that I know I somehow got cut! Very annoying.  :tu:
exactly that.
i would say that trimming those annoying bits of skin is the most use my sak's get  ::)


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Reply #136 on: August 02, 2019, 05:00:37 PM
I was just on the Victorinox site, and looking at the Explorer.  It goes, brand new, for $45 US.  That seems like a great bargain for a toolkit like this! The great part is the vintage ones can be had for an even better price.  I have the biggest urge to pick up a gray frame model...
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Reply #137 on: August 02, 2019, 08:03:07 PM
I agree, Barry.

For awl the functionality and the overall quality, SAK's are very reasonably priced.  :tu:


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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #138 on: August 02, 2019, 08:23:44 PM
Day 2

I went to a Formula 1 press event last evening and I brought back a SAK + F1 car combo pic. :) Also used the Explorer to remove the event's wristband and today it dealt with the very mundane task of opening some envelopes.
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Reply #139 on: August 02, 2019, 08:59:00 PM
That sounds great!
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Reply #140 on: August 02, 2019, 09:01:56 PM
Well, I did it.  I found an old, well used gray frame in need of some love on the Bay.  It should be here in plenty of time to get a go at our Challenge!
Now, what do you all think?  Should I send it to to someone more skilled at modding than I am and have it converted to a Yeoman?

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Reply #141 on: August 02, 2019, 09:07:51 PM
Well, I did it.  I found an old, well used gray frame in need of some love on the Bay.  It should be here in plenty of time to get a go at our Challenge!
Now, what do you all think?  Should I send it to to someone more skilled at modding than I am and have it converted to a Yeoman?

I’ve been watching that one. The seller is on a Facebook group I’m in. He has several SAKs on eBay.

Good grab!!




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Reply #142 on: August 02, 2019, 09:25:11 PM
Thanks my friend!  For the price I couldn't pass it up. 
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Reply #143 on: August 02, 2019, 09:41:26 PM
Nice find, Barry!  :like:

(I have a used Explorer coming as well....... for a mod....... "Old Toothless Explorer"  :D)


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Reply #144 on: August 02, 2019, 09:45:49 PM
Thanks Jack!  I've been kicking around a couple ideas, including a Yeoman or a Woodsman.  I might just restore it too, and add some fun scales :popcorn:
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Reply #145 on: August 02, 2019, 09:54:59 PM
Day 2

I went to a Formula 1 press event last evening and I brought back a SAK + F1 car combo pic. :) Also used the Explorer to remove the event's wristband and today it dealt with the very mundane task of opening some envelopes.
Great usages but I think your day went even better!  :cheers:


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Reply #146 on: August 02, 2019, 09:58:15 PM
Well, I did it.  I found an old, well used gray frame in need of some love on the Bay.  It should be here in plenty of time to get a go at our Challenge!
Now, what do you all think?  Should I send it to to someone more skilled at modding than I am and have it converted to a Yeoman?
Nice - conversion to a Yeoman would be interesting!  :popcorn:


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Reply #147 on: August 02, 2019, 10:04:38 PM
I've always wanted one Ray.  I like 3 layers, plus that may glass really is becoming handy (and fun with the Explorer your World thread!).
Barry


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Reply #148 on: August 02, 2019, 10:09:37 PM
Great usages but I think your day went even better!  :cheers:

Well, it's all in a days work. :) And I mean literally. It's my job, I'm a motorsport journalist, although not the travelling type.


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Reply #149 on: August 02, 2019, 10:12:39 PM
I have a mod-fodder Explorer as well with a badly chipped main blade - it's like a squirrell took a big bite out of it -, a flea market find. I was planning to have it modded into a Yeoman, but then I got two other different Yeoman-like mods/customs, so now it just sits in the box, waiting for me to figure out what to do with it.


 

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