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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1410 on: January 29, 2020, 02:52:03 PM
He did, somewhat!
He won his events.  His two specialties, the 200 Free and 500 Free, he wanted to set new records, he missed the 1st by .02 of a second and the second, he tied.


He will try again next week.   Yet, the records currently are his, he just wants to do better.


“Second place, the first loser.” I just do not understand swimmers.

.02 second?!  He is practically there!  Awesome job!


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1411 on: January 29, 2020, 02:53:47 PM
He did, somewhat!
He won his events.  His two specialties, the 200 Free and 500 Free, he wanted to set new records, he missed the 1st by .02 of a second and the second, he tied.


He will try again next week.   Yet, the records currently are his, he just wants to do better.


“Second place, the first loser.” I just do not understand swimmers.
:rofl: :rofl:
He did great then! Nothing wrong with wanting to break your own record!  :2tu:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1412 on: January 29, 2020, 02:56:08 PM
Day 29 photo

Tomorrow is our last day  :facepalm:



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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1413 on: January 29, 2020, 05:09:23 PM
Day 29 - marking wall for holes to be drilled.


Needed a pencil, needed to sharpen, what better than a 112!

If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1414 on: January 29, 2020, 05:17:51 PM
Day 29 - marking wall for holes to be drilled.


Needed a pencil, needed to sharpen, what better than a 112!
Not a problem for the Ranger!  :like: :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1415 on: January 29, 2020, 05:21:17 PM
Day 29




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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1416 on: January 29, 2020, 05:23:27 PM
Looks like a heavy work day...having to break out the red Craftsman tool box!  :like: :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1417 on: January 29, 2020, 06:27:55 PM
Powernoodle Day 29


Colonel Buck enjoying the Australian Open.


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1418 on: January 29, 2020, 07:46:13 PM
Day 29  Package opening for these two  :woohoo:



New in box Vic Ranger, well that's what it says on the box  :think:   it is certainly new and never used and it did come in a box so all is good, loving the electrician blade already, bonus with OC , what's not to love   :salute:

NIB Remington R2, as soon as i picked this up i knew i would like it, plastic stag by the look of it but F+F is spot on, lovely little knife, why have i always avoided Remington  :dunno: they have my attention now  :tu:

I see in the pamphlet thing there is a R1 all the way through to R11, oh nooo ....rabbit hole?  :dd:
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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1419 on: January 29, 2020, 07:50:19 PM
DAY 26

Love the look of old weathered wood  :like:

Is that two deer off in the distance?
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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1420 on: January 29, 2020, 08:26:47 PM
Powernoodle Day 29

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Colonel Buck enjoying the Australian Open.

Nice  :like: :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1421 on: January 29, 2020, 08:27:50 PM
Day 29  Package opening for these two  :woohoo:

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New in box Vic Ranger, well that's what it says on the box  :think:   it is certainly new and never used and it did come in a box so all is good, loving the electrician blade already, bonus with OC , what's not to love   :salute:

NIB Remington R2, as soon as i picked this up i knew i would like it, plastic stag by the look of it but F+F is spot on, lovely little knife, why have i always avoided Remington  :dunno: they have my attention now  :tu:

I see in the pamphlet thing there is a R1 all the way through to R11, oh nooo ....rabbit hole?  :dd:
Two great looking knives  :like: :cheers:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1422 on: January 29, 2020, 08:33:49 PM
Day 29  Package opening for these two  :woohoo:

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New in box Vic Ranger, well that's what it says on the box  :think:   it is certainly new and never used and it did come in a box so all is good, loving the electrician blade already, bonus with OC , what's not to love   :salute:

NIB Remington R2, as soon as i picked this up i knew i would like it, plastic stag by the look of it but F+F is spot on, lovely little knife, why have i always avoided Remington  :dunno: they have my attention now  :tu:

I see in the pamphlet thing there is a R1 all the way through to R11, oh nooo ....rabbit hole?  :dd:


Looks like a Camillus made Remington   :like: :tu:


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1423 on: January 29, 2020, 09:22:32 PM
Bonus photo....eating and releasing  :mail:



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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1424 on: January 30, 2020, 12:10:47 AM
Day 29
What? Enablers! Are you serrrrious? Where? I dont see any.
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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1425 on: January 30, 2020, 01:17:30 AM
Nice Ranger  :like: :cheers:


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Reply #1426 on: January 30, 2020, 02:04:10 AM
What? Enablers! Are you serrrrious? Where? I dont see any.
Hold Fast


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1427 on: January 30, 2020, 02:12:55 AM
TK16!  I look forward to your review of this light, the copper colored bezel ring does make this look classy. :popcorn:

I’ll put up a mini review after I get some time to play with it. 


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1428 on: January 30, 2020, 02:31:56 AM
DAY 27

Send In the spartans


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1429 on: January 30, 2020, 02:50:06 AM
Nice shot...the Ranger on a a/c window unit?  :cheers:


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Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1430 on: January 30, 2020, 03:16:20 AM
Some really nice pictures and uses.

Day 29
The mailman was nice to me today and the Ranger helped open up what he brought

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1431 on: January 30, 2020, 03:42:02 AM
Day 29  Package opening for these two  :woohoo:

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New in box Vic Ranger, well that's what it says on the box  :think:   it is certainly new and never used and it did come in a box so all is good, loving the electrician blade already, bonus with OC , what's not to love   :salute:

NIB Remington R2, as soon as i picked this up i knew i would like it, plastic stag by the look of it but F+F is spot on, lovely little knife, why have i always avoided Remington  :dunno: they have my attention now  :tu:

I see in the pamphlet thing there is a R1 all the way through to R11, oh nooo ....rabbit hole?  :dd:

  :like: I've got a few Remingtons on my list. Good thing about the later ones that Camillus made, is that most are pretty reasonable and don't really carry huge price tags. I think there isn't a one that can't be had for over $50, sometimes $30-40 or even less for most is common. . On my list is the Trailhand (Camper), Bush Pilot (Moose), and whatever they called the really big 4 1/2" Scout knife they made, like the Trailhand, based on a very old Remington pattern back from the days they made their own line of knives.



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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1432 on: January 30, 2020, 04:01:25 AM
Seemed to have misplaced the 112LT when I cleaned out my other pants since it was laundry day.

February, and well, most of 2020's goal is that, instead of buying more stuff, my plan is to A: send knives still under a manufacturer warranty for repair (that includes this older 112, which needs a new blade) B: have the majority of celluloid (and other shrunken synthetic) handled knives I'm using rehandled with something else (which, to have a knife repairman do it, will cost quite a bit), and have broken bone replaced. If it isn't really redoable without spending a great deal of cash, just buy something in passable shape. I should have known what I was getting into when I bought "parts or repair" knives.



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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1433 on: January 30, 2020, 04:59:33 AM
Day 29:


Where has this challenge gone....?   :ahhh



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Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1434 on: January 30, 2020, 07:28:29 AM
Day 29:


Where has this challenge gone....?   :ahhh

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I know it went very quick.

Day 30

Because it is technically the 30th and I did just use my Ranger, I’ll post my final pic.  The Ranger helped with cutting a piece of Reese Peanut Butter cup for my late night snack of Triple Chocolate Stout and peanut butter cup.


I’m glad I did this challenge because I actually found myself liking the Buck 112 more than expected, especially the Slim Pro.

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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1435 on: January 30, 2020, 11:08:32 AM
Day 30

Last day, this challenge has came and gone faster than I expected.  I know I probably say the same line for every other challenge, but it surely does feel this way this time.  First and foremost, thanks to many friends here on MTO, I am slowly developing my love for clip point.  From the traditional 30, to Nix's great thread about him visiting Buck, and using a Ranger everyday for this challenge, clip point blade certainly is growing on me.  So much so I went out and bought myself a few more clip point fixed blades. :facepalm: :D

Through out the challenge, I constantly compare the Ranger to many other folding blades I use.  I think what makes this blade awesome is the solid build, material and construction.  It's no super steel, but it's so easy to maintain and 420 is inherently quite stainless.  The simple handle and lockback might look rudimentary when compared to modern designs, but when cutting hard with it, the smooth handle is an absolute joy to use, and the solid lockback remain one of the lock I could trust and rely on. :tu:

Somewhere in the middle of the challenge, I decided to rotate between the original Ranger and it's modern cousin Slim 112.  I like the new Slim 112 for its great weight reduction, but that's pretty much what I like about this knife.  It's a very different knife, and when you try to cut hard with it, you can tell these are two very different knives.

To wrap up, my sincere thank you for Nix for hosting this wonderful challenge, and everyone who has participated, it was fun and I see you on the next challenge! :salute: :D



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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1436 on: January 30, 2020, 11:18:30 AM
Day 29:


Where has this challenge gone....?   :ahhh

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Just have the same thought...


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1437 on: January 30, 2020, 11:19:39 AM
I know it went very quick.

Day 30

Because it is technically the 30th and I did just use my Ranger, I’ll post my final pic.  The Ranger helped with cutting a piece of Reese Peanut Butter cup for my late night snack of Triple Chocolate Stout and peanut butter cup.
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I’m glad I did this challenge because I actually found myself liking the Buck 112 more than expected, especially the Slim Pro.



Nice snack and look forward to the closing post!


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1438 on: January 30, 2020, 11:24:08 AM
Seemed to have misplaced the 112LT when I cleaned out my other pants since it was laundry day.

February, and well, most of 2020's goal is that, instead of buying more stuff, my plan is to A: send knives still under a manufacturer warranty for repair (that includes this older 112, which needs a new blade) B: have the majority of celluloid (and other shrunken synthetic) handled knives I'm using rehandled with something else (which, to have a knife repairman do it, will cost quite a bit), and have broken bone replaced. If it isn't really redoable without spending a great deal of cash, just buy something in passable shape. I should have known what I was getting into when I bought "parts or repair" knives.

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I think that's the dilemma for collecting older/traditional designs, those bone and organic material scales are beautiful like a great sunset, but may not last the test of time.  Hope you will be able to get those knives fixed and repaired.


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Re: Ranger Challenge!
Reply #1439 on: January 30, 2020, 11:25:07 AM
Powernoodle Day 29

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Colonel Buck enjoying the Australian Open.




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