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Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
on: November 01, 2019, 11:21:54 PM
  Day 1 - Became a proud owner of a Victorinox Spirit X, and what better way to learn to use the tool than a 30 day challenge?  :D

  Today, got the rice cooker going. Added some frozen hot beef sausages to the rice and veggies. :drool:
 
 

 

 Still cooking, so no photos of that. Don't want to start sending people to the kitchen. :rofl:
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #1 on: November 01, 2019, 11:30:29 PM
Congrats and Great idea, Outback. 

The food looks great.


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #2 on: November 02, 2019, 03:51:54 AM
  Day 1 - Became a proud owner of a Victorinox Spirit X, and what better way to learn to use the tool than a 30 day challenge?  :D

  Today, got the rice cooker going. Added some frozen hot beef sausages to the rice and veggies. :drool:

 Still cooking, so no photos of that. Don't want to start sending people to the kitchen. :rofl:
Well it is starting to look great!  :tu:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #3 on: November 02, 2019, 03:56:23 AM
You're going to love that Spirit!  Don't let it's refined looks fool you.  That's one tool!
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #4 on: November 02, 2019, 03:58:51 AM
I would join you in the challenge, but mine is scheduled for monday. If that is ok for the mods, i would start then  :think:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #5 on: November 02, 2019, 07:17:25 AM
I would join you in the challenge, but mine is scheduled for monday. If that is ok for the mods, i would start then  :think:

  You can pick up on Monday. Am sure you'll find a few projects at first. :)
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #6 on: November 02, 2019, 07:22:22 AM
  Day 2 - Well, it happened, needed to cut some tape and out came the chisel tool (once I found it). :D
 


  And... bought a Walmart chicken sandwich. Had this spicy sauce inside, yet could not open by hand. Scissors actually do come in handy at times.
 
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #7 on: November 02, 2019, 08:16:23 AM
I would join you in the challenge, but mine is scheduled for monday. If that is ok for the mods, i would start then  :think:

 :pok:  I'll hold off till Monday then, okies?  ;) or Tuesday. Am going to be busy the next few days with work, and tomorrow is probably going to be rough.
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #8 on: November 02, 2019, 08:34:22 AM
Awesome start, two days in and I'm already hungry! :like: :drool:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #9 on: November 02, 2019, 08:57:12 AM
Looking good! For me it took some time to get used to the spirit since I normally don't use plier based mt. But after the scissor mod (do a quick search for it) and a custom sheath I can't stop carrying it

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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #10 on: November 02, 2019, 01:27:11 PM
  Day 2 - Well, it happened, needed to cut some tape and out came the chisel tool (once I found it). :D
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  And... bought a Walmart chicken sandwich. Had this spicy sauce inside, yet could not open by hand. Scissors actually do come in handy at times.
  (Image removed from quote.)
Very nice and yummy usages!  :like:
And on the spicy chicken sandwich... :2tu:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #11 on: November 02, 2019, 01:53:02 PM
I think this is the scissor mod: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80005.msg1829880.html#msg1829880

Might have to do that too, even though I don’t like the idea of grinding at my brand new Spirit  :ahhh


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #12 on: November 02, 2019, 01:54:36 PM
:pok:  I'll hold off till Monday then, okies?  ;) or Tuesday. Am going to be busy the next few days with work, and tomorrow is probably going to be rough.

I appreciate it!  :cheers:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #13 on: November 02, 2019, 09:58:22 PM
If it's not a collector item and you find the scissors insufficient then I say go! I haven't looked back. But if it's part of a collection I might think twice

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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #14 on: November 02, 2019, 10:12:35 PM
I think this is the scissor mod: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,80005.msg1829880.html#msg1829880

Might have to do that too, even though I don’t like the idea of grinding at my brand new Spirit  :ahhh

  Aye, think I might do that as well, when I get time.

  :rofl: Time :rofl: Rarely get that with multiple jobs...
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #15 on: November 04, 2019, 10:49:46 PM
My Spirit came in today!  :mail: And I think I am already in love  :ahhh



It is sturdy, but elegant, compact but has very nice ergonomics. Nothing pinches, nothing wobbles, nothing clumps. This is truly a work of art, and I can't believe I waited so long to get one! :kirky:

Also really like the leather sheath!


So, without further ado, let's get this Challenge rolling! Since we start 4 days late we will continue until the 4th of December in order to complete this challenge.

Day 1

Used the Spirit to break down the box it got shipped in.

Already loving this combo tool, with the chisel/scraper. I have a feeling this will see a lot of use!

Thanks "Outback in Idaho" for waiting for me, looking forward to your posts!  :popcorn:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #16 on: November 04, 2019, 11:23:33 PM
My Spirit came in today!  :mail: And I think I am already in love  :ahhh
It is sturdy, but elegant, compact but has very nice ergonomics. Nothing pinches, nothing wobbles, nothing clumps. This is truly a work of art, and I can't believe I waited so long to get one! :kirky:
Also really like the leather sheath!
So, without further ado, let's get this Challenge rolling! Since we start 4 days late we will continue until the 4th of December in order to complete this challenge.

Day 1

Used the Spirit to break down the box it got shipped in.
Already loving this combo tool, with the chisel/scraper. I have a feeling this will see a lot of use!

Thanks "Outback in Idaho" for waiting for me, looking forward to your posts!  :popcorn:
Very nice usages and congratulations on your next tool!  :cheers:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #17 on: November 04, 2019, 11:30:47 PM
  Well, I have 30 day challenges on Facebook too, so I have not stopped. :D Trying to give friends some encouragement and interest.

  Day 3 - While merchandising my finger scraped something sharp, and found these two plastic price tag display had very sharp corners. So pulled the Spirit out, filed down them ornery corners! It helps to get the smooth side on shelf side. /snicker

 
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #18 on: November 04, 2019, 11:39:28 PM
Nice usage!  :cheers:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #19 on: November 04, 2019, 11:56:37 PM
  It is a nice change to have all the tools, plus that highly useful Chisel ­­­­­­­­−­­­­ all in one multitool; scissors, awl, Swiss can opener, long slender screw drivers, file, the works! And all in one lighter weight tool. Am jazzed. And took me ALL THIS TIME to nibble in the other pasture.
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #20 on: November 05, 2019, 12:18:41 AM
 :iagree: Good use there. The next customers will be thankful  :like:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #21 on: November 05, 2019, 01:50:26 AM
Catching up on this thread, great pics and uses so far!

I really, really like the spirit. It may not be the “best” tool out there, but something about it just speaks to me. Looking forward to seeing what you guys think after a month of use  :cheers:
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #22 on: November 05, 2019, 02:06:43 AM
When not in a challenge I EDC either the Spirit or the Big Brother Swisstool.  After doing many challenges with other tools there are a few things (OHO main blade, replacable wire cutters, wider opening jaws) that Vic could do to update and improve the designs.  That being said, both are GREAT tools JUST AS THEY ARE and I prefer them both over the other guys that do offer those things.

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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #23 on: November 05, 2019, 02:11:36 AM
Great uses. 

Thanks for sharing the scissors’ mod.  I wasn’t aware of this but may have to try.


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #24 on: November 05, 2019, 03:30:18 AM
Catching up on this thread, great pics and uses so far!

I really, really like the spirit. It may not be the “best” tool out there, but something about it just speaks to me. Looking forward to seeing what you guys think after a month of use  :cheers:

 :iagree: It spoke to me too. It had a Swiss accent, but I understood loud and clear  ;)  :cheers:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #25 on: November 05, 2019, 04:39:21 AM
When not in a challenge I EDC either the Spirit or the Big Brother Swisstool.  After doing many challenges with other tools there are a few things (OHO main blade, replacable wire cutters, wider opening jaws) that Vic could do to update and improve the designs.  That being said, both are GREAT tools JUST AS THEY ARE and I prefer them both over the other guys that do offer those things.

Congratulations on joining a great club of wonderious new adventures.

  I agree on the replaceable wire cutters.

  If Victorinox ever does add replaceable wire cutters, hope they keep the needle nose shape with finer jaw grips.
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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #26 on: November 05, 2019, 08:31:05 AM
  Day 4 - Hanging Out  ;)

  Awl hook hanging from a Nite Ize S-Biner, catching some reflections.
 
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Reply #27 on: November 05, 2019, 01:56:25 PM
  Day 4 - Hanging Out  ;)

  Awl hook hanging from a Nite Ize S-Biner, catching some reflections.
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Awl man, cool photo!  :cheers:


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Re: Spirit X 30 Day Challenge
Reply #28 on: November 05, 2019, 08:40:09 PM
Day 2

The Spirit is helping doing some wood work.
Switching out a saw blade:


And cleaning up some hardened epoxy I had spilled during last nights gluing:


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Reply #29 on: November 05, 2019, 11:53:50 PM
Nice usage!  :tu:


 

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