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Pioneer X 30 day challenge

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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 20
Reply #420 on: June 23, 2020, 11:40:53 PM
I already have too many saws on my tools that I never have a reason to use  :facepalm:

The PX might happen at some point this year though now my enjoyment of SAKs have been rekindled by you money hating folks  :facepalm:

I have the same problem - I have accumulated way too many saws for the Farmer X to get in on the action.  The Farmer X would displace my OHT, which I haven't quite had enough of yet. 


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #421 on: June 24, 2020, 12:28:50 AM
Day 23

Pioneer X scissors to open snacks, and the awl to remove the plastic seal from a cap off a bottle of juice


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #422 on: June 24, 2020, 01:12:45 AM
 :think:Here's a question for all you Pioneer X users  :think:

If you could only add one tool to the Pioneer - would it be the scissors vs the saw?  Has Victorinox already released the only two useful additions to the Pioneer or is there something else you can think of?

Noting that they would have to be full-size tools - only the scissors, saw, file, pliers, and scaler are options as far as I can tell.

I'm sure many would like an inline Phillips. 

But if you could swap out the scissors for one thing - what would it be. 

Personally, I can't think of anything


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #423 on: June 24, 2020, 03:02:56 AM
If I hadto swap the scissors for one thing, it would be the saw.  But if you were asking me if I would rather have a Farmer or a PX and could only have one it would be the PX.  Although I have noticed that I've been surprised I haven't used the scissors as much as I imagined I would.  Scissors have always felt to me like they're indispensable.  Maybe I'm just at home, who knows?  I must say I am very excited about the Farmer X, since I do have use for both and I'll be happy to have them all together.  I only have one SAK with pliers and I've always felt they were a bit rinky-dinky.  I have a Leatherman wave with me when I might be needing pliers though.  Not much of a file user.


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #424 on: June 24, 2020, 03:09:28 AM
Day 23

Well, thanks to this challenge I've found another rabbit hole!  After seeing EB's P7 clip and the subsequent discussion I had to check out TEC accessories, and figured I neededto try a clip out for myself.  While I was there I found a couple of other things that I can't possibly imagine how I survived without them and neededthem too - a centipede, and a picopen.  Apparently I've got too much time on my hands being home with the covid..... At first I was telling myself that I was just spending the money I was saving by not driving every day!  Now I'm going to have to check out Surge's website with the blingy fobs.  My only hope will be if they won't ship out of the UK  :facepalm:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #425 on: June 24, 2020, 03:12:45 AM
Day 23
  And then I noticed that I was so excited to open it up that I forgot to put the SAK I used in the photo!  So here's a photo of me breaking down some boxes.


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #426 on: June 24, 2020, 03:21:24 AM
Day 23

Well, thanks to this challenge I've found another rabbit hole!  After seeing EB's P7 clip and the subsequent discussion I had to check out TEC accessories, and figured I neededto try a clip out for myself.  While I was there I found a couple of other things that I can't possibly imagine how I survived without them and neededthem too - a centipede, and a picopen.  Apparently I've got too much time on my hands being home with the covid..... At first I was telling myself that I was just spending the money I was saving by not driving every day!  Now I'm going to have to check out Surge's website with the blingy fobs.  My only hope will be if they won't ship out of the UK  :facepalm:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #427 on: June 24, 2020, 03:32:01 AM
If I hadto swap the scissors for one thing, it would be the saw.  But if you were asking me if I would rather have a Farmer or a PX and could only have one it would be the PX.  Although I have noticed that I've been surprised I haven't used the scissors as much as I imagined I would.  Scissors have always felt to me like they're indispensable.  Maybe I'm just at home, who knows?  I must say I am very excited about the Farmer X, since I do have use for both and I'll be happy to have them all together.  I only have one SAK with pliers and I've always felt they were a bit rinky-dinky.  I have a Leatherman wave with me when I might be needing pliers though.  Not much of a file user.

Between the PioneerX and the Farmer, I'd definitely go for the PioneerX.  The Hiker and the Trekker are similar toolsets when compared to the Farmer - and for the outdoors...  I don't think that Alox provides a substantial functional advantage over the other two, in the wild, to be honest. 


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #428 on: June 24, 2020, 05:21:41 AM
My vote goes to the PX I think. Even if camping, I don't feel the need for a saw. Of course my bush crafting skills lack quite some, well skills......I mean I can make a pretty great fire with some gas and a match! :tu: :rofl:

Or spark from an engine ignition source :cheers:
Awlways know if the juice is worth the squeeze.


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #429 on: June 24, 2020, 06:33:20 AM
Day 22

Did some dent and scratch repair on a sink and bathtub today. Awl helped open the repair kit
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Bonus Pic


I love that awl. Why do companies keep copying the Vic can opener but not the awl? :think:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #430 on: June 24, 2020, 06:34:29 AM
I had internet problems last night (mysteriously gone today  :dunno: ) so couldn't upload the pic' for Day 22  ::)

None-the-less, here's the PX slicing some tomatoes that Mrs Surge required with her steak. It did a pretty good job  :tu:

What a slicer! :like:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #431 on: June 24, 2020, 06:35:29 AM
Day 23

No use today. Another day working on the computer  :oops:
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More pics from the weekend  :cheers:



So pretty! :like:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #432 on: June 24, 2020, 11:25:57 AM
Those look nice.  they remind me of Holland chilis which are apparently abundant in the UK... and I can't find them anywhere in the US.  Don't worry though, I wouldn't mistake a tomato for a chili.  I hope.
:cheers: They were nice  :drool: I'm big fan of chillies myself :tu:

I'm sure you wouldn't mistake a tomato for a chilli (well, not twice  :ahhh )
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #433 on: June 24, 2020, 11:31:30 AM
Day 23

Well, thanks to this challenge I've found another rabbit hole!  After seeing EB's P7 clip and the subsequent discussion I had to check out TEC accessories, and figured I neededto try a clip out for myself.  While I was there I found a couple of other things that I can't possibly imagine how I survived without them and neededthem too - a centipede, and a picopen.  Apparently I've got too much time on my hands being home with the covid..... At first I was telling myself that I was just spending the money I was saving by not driving every day!  Now I'm going to have to check out Surge's website with the blingy fobs.  My only hope will be if they won't ship out of the UK  :facepalm:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I blame Geared Forwards  :whistle:
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #434 on: June 24, 2020, 11:31:59 AM
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 23
Reply #435 on: June 24, 2020, 11:41:46 AM
I was on cooking duty again yesterday so the PX helped to slice up some mushrooms (Oyster & Portobello if anyone's interested  :dunno: )
I then got sidetracked by a cider (or two) and that, as they say, was that  :drink:

So, with apologies for my tardiness, here's the "action shot"
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #436 on: June 24, 2020, 04:41:18 PM
There are a ton of good pics in this thread!

Especially those from the mountains.


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Reply #437 on: June 24, 2020, 05:48:05 PM
There are a ton of good pics in this thread!

Especially those from the mountains.
:iagree: Unfortunately, mountains are somewhat scarce in these parts.

However, I do have to walk up 8 flights of stairs to get to my front door (but I'm not sure anyone wants/needs to see a pic' of me after that  :think: )
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 24
Reply #438 on: June 24, 2020, 11:32:10 PM
DAY 24
So, again with the cooking  :dunno: This time she, that must be obeyed  :twak: :salute: decreed that she wanted Hoisin Duck Burgers with designer tomatoes, chilli beetroot and a small leaf salad  :ahhh

Naturally, the PX assisted with slicing & dicing etc.  :to:
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 24
Reply #439 on: June 24, 2020, 11:46:47 PM
DAY 24
So, again with the cooking  :dunno: This time she, that must be obeyed  :twak: :salute: decreed that she wanted Hoisin Duck Burgers with designer tomatoes, chilli beetroot and a small leaf salad  :ahhh

Naturally, the PX assisted with slicing & dicing etc.  :to:

Evidently He who must Oblige knows how to make Duck Burgers.   :hatsoff:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #440 on: June 25, 2020, 02:01:01 AM
Day 24

Opened a packet of gummy bears.   :tu:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 24
Reply #441 on: June 25, 2020, 02:03:44 AM
DAY 24
So, again with the cooking  :dunno: This time she, that must be obeyed  :twak: :salute: decreed that she wanted Hoisin Duck Burgers with designer tomatoes, chilli beetroot and a small leaf salad  :ahhh

Naturally, the PX assisted with slicing & dicing etc.  :to:

Wow, well done   :hatsoff:   You guys are pretty great with your food prep!  I did my best cooking tonight, picked up some Indian food on the way home.  :facepalm:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #442 on: June 25, 2020, 02:08:13 AM
Day 24

I never realized that my 15 year old mountain bike didn't really fit me until recently when age has caught up to me a bit.  My wife took pity on me and bought me a proper one for Father's Day.  I used the PX to take some tags off of a new little pouch I got for it today, but forgot to get an action shot, so here's a glamour shot of it posing in the pouch.


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 24
Reply #443 on: June 25, 2020, 02:11:46 AM
Wow, well done   :hatsoff:   You guys are pretty great with your food prep!  I did my best cooking tonight, picked up some Indian food on the way home.  :facepalm:

You're supposed to use your Pioneer X to open the top of your Kingfisher beer with that meal.   :cheers:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #444 on: June 25, 2020, 02:16:14 AM
Day 24

Opened a packet of gummy bears.   :tu:

Nice! I love how your Day 24 matches your gummy bear :)


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 24
Reply #445 on: June 25, 2020, 02:45:44 AM
You're supposed to use your Pioneer X to open the top of your Kingfisher beer with that meal.   :cheers:

We used to have an Indian restaurant in town that served Kingfisher, thanks for the memories! I don’t think there’s anywhere around anymore I could get it. Although honestly I’ve never thought about it when I’ve been at the beer store.... I usually “cook” Indian once a fortnight, so I should stock up.


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 24
Reply #446 on: June 25, 2020, 03:12:51 AM
We used to have an Indian restaurant in town that served Kingfisher, thanks for the memories! I don’t think there’s anywhere around anymore I could get it. Although honestly I’ve never thought about it when I’ve been at the beer store.... I usually “cook” Indian once a fortnight, so I should stock up.

I have chicken ready to go for a Tikka Masala tomorrow. :cheers:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #447 on: June 25, 2020, 04:55:11 AM
:think:Here's a question for all you Pioneer X users  :think:

If you could only add one tool to the Pioneer - would it be the scissors vs the saw?  Has Victorinox already released the only two useful additions to the Pioneer or is there something else you can think of?

Noting that they would have to be full-size tools - only the scissors, saw, file, pliers, and scaler are options as far as I can tell.

I'm sure many would like an inline Phillips. 

But if you could swap out the scissors for one thing - what would it be. 

Personally, I can't think of anything

The scraper tool from the Spirit. Love it and use it all the time. It would probably not be full size on the PX, so would have to be adjusted or something else added.


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #448 on: June 25, 2020, 04:56:51 AM
I love that awl. Why do companies keep copying the Vic can opener but not the awl? :think:

Because the majority of people out there have no idea how versatile that awl is. Me included, before I came to MTo that is  :D


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #449 on: June 25, 2020, 04:58:11 AM
:iagree: Unfortunately, mountains are somewhat scarce in these parts.

However, I do have to walk up 8 flights of stairs to get to my front door (but I'm not sure anyone wants/needs to see a pic' of me after that  :think: )

 :rofl: Guess you get your daily workout right there  :D


 

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