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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #510 on: June 29, 2020, 02:26:17 AM
Quote from: Tet on June 29, 2020, 02:19:42 AM
Glad you got some veggies today!  Plus...barley’s a plant, right?

Also in case I forget on Tuesday, thanks  for organizing this EB!  I really enjoyed it. Learned a lot, too!  (Also found some more ways to spend some $$$  :whistle:)

My pleasure.  It's a good small group of us and I really enjoy our conversations.  And I'm glad you're picking up on a hobby that brings us hours of fun -- which may not make up for the hours of work we have to put in to support our hobby   :whistle:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #511 on: June 29, 2020, 03:19:58 AM
Quote from: Tet on June 29, 2020, 02:22:23 AM
Day 28

Not too much today. Was out with the family for a bike ride/picnic and sliced open a package of cheese. No action shot, so here’s one posing on my bike.
Ouch! Don’t forget before you saddle up!


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 28
Reply #512 on: June 29, 2020, 09:28:24 AM
DAY 28

Another late one yesterday (I didn't actually get in until today, 29th  ::) )

However, I did manage to use the PX to adjust the door hinges on an ageing Ikea wardrobe, before I was called in to work  :tu:

Have a good day all  :salute: 
They don't like it up 'em!
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 28
Reply #513 on: June 29, 2020, 01:42:26 PM
Quote from: SurgeUk on June 29, 2020, 09:28:24 AM
DAY 28

Another late one yesterday (I didn't actually get in until today, 29th  ::) )

However, I did manage to use the PX to adjust the door hinges on an ageing Ikea wardrobe, before I was called in to work  :tu:

Have a good day all  :salute:

what have you got there above the wardrobe?
 :pok:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #514 on: June 29, 2020, 03:47:56 PM
Quote from: SirVicaLot on June 29, 2020, 02:18:43 AM
Day 28

Not much use today. Here is a pic with some other red Alox  :D

(Image removed from quote.)

What a lovely shade of red. :dd:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #515 on: June 30, 2020, 01:44:50 AM
Day 29

If you ask me, there's a proper Swiss Army Knight's way to eat an apple, or any other firm hearty fruit like a pear or the occasional peach, for that matter.  The basic premise here is to make individual bite-sized "chips", or "shards" from the fruit, using the previously cut flat surface for the edge of the next bite-sized chip.  In this manner, the fruit is carved away, one bite at a time, making successively deeper cuts... always keeping the freshly exposed flat surface as the leading edge of the next slice... and taking care to maintain a fairly consistent peel-to-flesh ratio until no more peel remains.  As the cuts begin to expose the seeds, care is taken to extricate them from the fruit while successive deeper cuts are made and no consumable fruit is wasted. 

Mind you, these cuts are not made against a cutting board - they're careful pull cuts made toward the thumb of the dominant hand, but before the blade makes it through the fruit, the fruit is rotated 90 to 135 degrees (sometimes as much as 150 degrees) in the same axis as the hinge of the knife such that the fruit is cut almost though-and-though without the blade making contact with the Knight's thumb.  At the last moment, the morsel of fruit is secured between the blade and the thumb of the dominant hand and snapped off.  Bringing it to the lips with SAK still in hand like a Knight at a feast is optional but encouraged,
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #516 on: June 30, 2020, 02:24:00 AM
Looks good EB!  That’s definitely  the most detailed review of eating an apple I’ve ever seen!

Day 29

Just opened a few packages today bIt no action shots. Here’s my PX posing against my daughters  “fairy door” in the garden.  :dunno:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #517 on: June 30, 2020, 04:32:08 AM
Day 29

I had setup a temporary fence a while back, so the dogs wouldn't run in a newly seeded grass area. The grass has grown enough by now, so the fence was no longer needed. Used the can opener to pull the staples until I could grab them with the Spirit. Joint effort  :cheers:


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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #518 on: June 30, 2020, 04:32:38 AM
Quote from: Tet on June 30, 2020, 02:24:00 AM
Looks good EB!  That’s definitely  the most detailed review of eating an apple I’ve ever seen!

Day 29

Just opened a few packages today bIt no action shots. Here’s my PX posing against my daughters  “fairy door” in the garden.  :dunno:

That is a cute photo  :D :tu:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #519 on: June 30, 2020, 04:33:16 AM
Quote from: ReamerPunch on June 29, 2020, 03:47:56 PM
What a lovely shade of red. :dd:

My favorite Alox color. My least favorite cellidor color. I know, I know  :dunno:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #520 on: June 30, 2020, 04:56:46 AM
Quote from: SirVicaLot on June 30, 2020, 04:32:08 AM
Day 29

I had setup a temporary fence a while back, so the dogs wouldn't run in a newly seeded grass area. The grass has grown enough by now, so the fence was no longer needed. Used the can opener to pull the staples until I could grab them with the Spirit. Joint effort  :cheers:

(Image removed from quote.)

 :like:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #521 on: June 30, 2020, 01:21:08 PM
Quote from: Tet on June 30, 2020, 02:24:00 AM
Looks good EB!  That’s definitely  the most detailed review of eating an apple I’ve ever seen!

Day 29

Just opened a few packages today bIt no action shots. Here’s my PX posing against my daughters  “fairy door” in the garden.  :dunno:
:iagree: I have just ordered a box of Vic' apples in order to eat them in the approved "EB" manner  :salute:

 :like: Well Tet, if you don't have a "fairy door" how will they get in and out  :think: :dunno:
They don't like it up 'em!
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 28
Reply #522 on: June 30, 2020, 01:35:23 PM
Quote from: ElevenBlade on June 29, 2020, 01:42:26 PM
what have you got there above the wardrobe?
 :pok:
That would be the hat for my Number 1 Dress Uniform  :salute: (it's my uniform wardrobe, in the spare room)

It only gets worn on occasions that require proper formal attire such as Remembrance Day at the Cenotaph, meeting heads of state, ministers or other uniformed agencies on non-operational duties or public meetings etc.

I don't do much of the latter four activities these days, so it's mostly just Remembrance Day (hence the poppy in the headband area)
They don't like it up 'em!
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 29
Reply #523 on: June 30, 2020, 01:47:56 PM
DAY 29

Another being called in to work day yesterday  ::) (29th) only this time it was a very late finish (4am here  :ahhh )
I did manage to get a shot of the PX in action, albeit briefly, before leaving. It helped to remove the price tag from a tee-shirt. This was purchased by my "fashion advisor" Mrs Surge, who "advised" that I liked it  :twak:

I shall attempt to wear said garment today whilst avoiding work  ;)
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 30
Reply #524 on: June 30, 2020, 03:06:24 PM
DAY 30

Getting todays one in early (just in case I end up working again  ::) )
I was asked  :twak: :pok: by Mrs Surge to repair a trellis fence attachment on an adjoining wall (not our wall)

 The PX flathead screwdriver was put to use and the problem resolved (until such time as the wall crumbles that is  :dunno: :whistle: )
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #525 on: July 01, 2020, 12:55:31 AM
Quote from: SirVicaLot on June 30, 2020, 04:33:16 AM
My favorite Alox color. My least favorite cellidor color. I know, I know  :dunno:

Well SVL, my children think it’s hilarious that I like peanuts but not peanut butter  :dunno:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #526 on: July 01, 2020, 01:01:28 AM
Day 30

Last day! Thanks for the ride everyone, it’s been fun!
So I got a rack for my bike, here’s a shot of me getting it out of the packaging. I’d planned a triumphant final shot of the PX posing on the fully assembled rack...but alas, apparently mine is one of the few that have the wrong brake setup, and it needs an adapter. Which of course he always has laying around, except today! Looks like I’ll be lugging the pack on my back one more time. Tomorrow’s a holiday in these parts, happy Canada Day, eh!
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #527 on: July 01, 2020, 01:54:47 AM
Day 30

Final Thoughts

Another challenge in the books.  I'd like to thank everyone for joining me on the ride - on such short notice.  This challenge is one that I'd been looking forward to, as an actual challenge.  In our discussions on several threads. day in and day out, we go to and fro trying to come up with the ideal Swiss Army Knife for EDC... on practical terms and also technical ones.  I had EDC'ed the 1961 Soldier model for more than a decade when I caved in and added scissors to my system.  First it was in a Vx Classic, then a LM Micra, then a Vx Compact...  I never liked the 2-Tool combo method - either tool becoming a One Trick Pony for very long made me want to reevaluate and try something new.  So my tried and true Soldier which lacked only scissors could easily be replaced with a Pioneer X - it's a no brainer.  Or is it?  We all seem to find that the Pioneer X is inexplicably heavy - more cumbersome than the similarly built Farmer, or even the larger Huntsman or Swisschamp. 

While I've gotten somewhat used to the PioneerX in terms of weight, truth be told, I'm reminded that it's there at least once a day.  One uncalculated replacement of the suspension clip on the pocket edge, one switch of which leg is folded over the other at a meeting at work, one unmindful placement of my keys or a granola bar into the same pocket, and the PioneerX makes its presence known. 

Regardless, based on everything else that is good about the PioneerX, I will continue to carry it as the advantages are significant.

Again, thank you all for the lively discussions and photography.  I'll see you all in November for the Minimalist Challenge, where I will be in the fray with the Compact.   :hatsoff:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #528 on: July 01, 2020, 04:58:28 AM
Quote from: Tet on July 01, 2020, 12:55:31 AM
Well SVL, my children think it’s hilarious that I like peanuts but not peanut butter  :dunno:

Well, I drink to that  :D  :cheers:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #529 on: July 01, 2020, 05:03:50 AM
Quote from: ElevenBlade on July 01, 2020, 01:54:47 AM
Day 30

Final Thoughts

Another challenge in the books.  I'd like to thank everyone for joining me on the ride - on such short notice.  This challenge is one that I'd been looking forward to, as an actual challenge.  In our discussions on several threads. day in and day out, we go to and fro trying to come up with the ideal Swiss Army Knife for EDC... on practical terms and also technical ones.  I had EDC'ed the 1961 Soldier model for more than a decade when I caved in and added scissors to my system.  First it was in a Vx Classic, then a LM Micra, then a Vx Compact...  I never liked the 2-Tool combo method - either tool becoming a One Trick Pony for very long made me want to reevaluate and try something new.  So my tried and true Soldier which lacked only scissors could easily be replaced with a Pioneer X - it's a no brainer.  Or is it?  We all seem to find that the Pioneer X is inexplicably heavy - more cumbersome than the similarly built Farmer, or even the larger Huntsman or Swisschamp. 

While I've gotten somewhat used to the PioneerX in terms of weight, truth be told, I'm reminded that it's there at least once a day.  One uncalculated replacement of the suspension clip on the pocket edge, one switch of which leg is folded over the other at a meeting at work, one unmindful placement of my keys or a granola bar into the same pocket, and the PioneerX makes its presence known. 

Regardless, based on everything else that is good about the PioneerX, I will continue to carry it as the advantages are significant.

Again, thank you all for the lively discussions and photography.  I'll see you all in November for the Minimalist Challenge, where I will be in the fray with the Compact.   :hatsoff:

Thanks for starting it, EB  :salute:

I agree with your conclusions, as I have found the same true for me. For some reason the PX does not feel right in the pocket. I cannot really explain it  :dunno: After the challenge I will go back to the trusty Pioneer/Spirit combo. Found after the Fieldmaster challenge earlier this year, it is still my go-to combo because it works great for me. The PX will find its place in my tool drawer again, only coming out every once in a while.
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #530 on: July 01, 2020, 05:06:10 AM
Day 30

Used the blade to open a new bag of dog food. The awl got used on a box, scissors to cut a loose thread. The usual  :D
Here it is again, with all tools deployed  :cheers:



(Yes I know, the blade needs cleaning  :facepalm: )
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Reply #531 on: July 01, 2020, 08:20:09 AM
Good work, y’awl, it’s been following this one, sad I missed it as I was on the 30/30 challenge on the Edge tool threads! Congratulations on completing the Pioneer X challenge! :cheers:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #532 on: July 01, 2020, 08:43:37 AM
Thanks for an awesome read, everyone! Great pics and uses!  :like:
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #533 on: July 01, 2020, 01:33:34 PM
I'll add my thanks for a most entertaining thread and challenge.  :hatsoff: to all the participants
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #534 on: July 01, 2020, 01:59:13 PM
Quote from: Storm on July 01, 2020, 01:33:34 PM
I'll add my thanks for a most entertaining thread and challenge.  :hatsoff: to all the participants
Quote from: ReamerPunch on July 01, 2020, 08:43:37 AM
Thanks for an awesome read, everyone! Great pics and uses!  :like:
Quote from: Rizio Il Ghiro on July 01, 2020, 08:20:09 AM
Good work, y’awl, it’s been following this one, sad I missed it as I was on the 30/30 challenge on the Edge tool threads! Congratulations on completing the Pioneer X challenge! :cheers:
Quote from: SirVicaLot on July 01, 2020, 05:03:50 AM
Thanks for starting it, EB  :salute:

I agree with your conclusions, as I have found the same true for me. For some reason the PX does not feel right in the pocket. I cannot really explain it  :dunno: After the challenge I will go back to the trusty Pioneer/Spirit combo. Found after the Fieldmaster challenge earlier this year, it is still my go-to combo because it works great for me. The PX will find its place in my tool drawer again, only coming out every once in a while.

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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #535 on: July 01, 2020, 05:11:14 PM
Quote from: ElevenBlade on July 01, 2020, 01:54:47 AM
Day 30

Final Thoughts

Another challenge in the books.  I'd like to thank everyone for joining me on the ride - on such short notice.  This challenge is one that I'd been looking forward to, as an actual challenge.  In our discussions on several threads. day in and day out, we go to and fro trying to come up with the ideal Swiss Army Knife for EDC... on practical terms and also technical ones.  I had EDC'ed the 1961 Soldier model for more than a decade when I caved in and added scissors to my system.  First it was in a Vx Classic, then a LM Micra, then a Vx Compact...  I never liked the 2-Tool combo method - either tool becoming a One Trick Pony for very long made me want to reevaluate and try something new.  So my tried and true Soldier which lacked only scissors could easily be replaced with a Pioneer X - it's a no brainer.  Or is it?  We all seem to find that the Pioneer X is inexplicably heavy - more cumbersome than the similarly built Farmer, or even the larger Huntsman or Swisschamp. 

While I've gotten somewhat used to the PioneerX in terms of weight, truth be told, I'm reminded that it's there at least once a day.  One uncalculated replacement of the suspension clip on the pocket edge, one switch of which leg is folded over the other at a meeting at work, one unmindful placement of my keys or a granola bar into the same pocket, and the PioneerX makes its presence known. 

Regardless, based on everything else that is good about the PioneerX, I will continue to carry it as the advantages are significant.

Again, thank you all for the lively discussions and photography.  I'll see you all in November for the Minimalist Challenge, where I will be in the fray with the Compact.   :hatsoff:
I would like to echo your words on a brilliant challenge (which I failed at  ::) :rant: )

However, I greatly enjoyed taking part, regardless  :tu:

I am participating in the MTO (Anything Goes) Anniversary Challenge so I'm sure the PX will resurface  :whistle:
Thanks to you EB   :hatsoff: and also to all those that have made this an entertaining experience.

It was a good way to spend June in a sort of lockdown (for me anyway  :dunno: )
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #536 on: July 24, 2020, 01:08:30 PM
Since i'm a recent PX convert user, this thread was a joy to read (and watch). Thanks  :tu:

I got a little baffled however by some of your thoughts on the PX.... Some of you actually feel the PX is heavy and cumbersome...?  :think:  ???

I'm intrigued... I don't feel that at all. I was carrying mainly a Climber before, and it doesn't really feel heavier that that to me, with pretty much the same main tool set. And it's much less cumbersome and overall easier to use  than than Climber. It's the same thickness as the Compact, and it has 3 layers.

I have to say that after moving to the PX as an EDC that a lot of two layer cellidors (maybe not the Compact) feel like light toys to me now...  :whistle:

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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge
Reply #537 on: July 24, 2020, 01:20:32 PM
Quote from: MacGyver on July 24, 2020, 01:08:30 PM
Since i'm a recent PX convert user, this thread was a joy to read (and watch). Thanks  :tu:

I got a little baffled however by some of your thoughts on the PX.... Some of you actually feel the PX is heavy and cumbersome...?  :think:  ???

I'm intrigued... I don't feel that at all. I was carrying mainly a Climber before, and it doesn't really feel heavier that that to me, with pretty much the same main tool set. And it's much less cumbersome and overall easier to use  than than Climber. It's the same thickness as the Compact, and it has 3 layers.

I have to say that after moving to the PX as an EDC that a lot of two layer cellidors (maybe not the Compact) feel like light toys to me now...  :whistle:

Welcome to the PX club.   :cheers:  I've been carrying the PX every day since the begining of this challenge.  I admit that I am used to the weight at this point.  But I'm a recent Compact user, and I still fuss around with it in the EDC basket on the dresser.  Even though its about the same thickness, it feels much heavier in comparison. 

That said - the PX is growing on me since I'm noticing it less. 
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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 30
Reply #538 on: July 25, 2020, 12:58:03 PM
Quote from: SurgeUk on June 30, 2020, 03:06:24 PM
DAY 30

Getting todays one in early (just in case I end up working again  ::) )
I was asked  :twak: :pok: by Mrs Surge to repair a trellis fence attachment on an adjoining wall (not our wall)

 The PX flathead screwdriver was put to use and the problem resolved (until such time as the wall crumbles that is  :dunno: :whistle: )

I really like the glow fob. Can you please tell me where you got it?

P.S. I can't remember if I already asked this same question.  ???

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Re: Pioneer X 30 day challenge Day 30
Reply #539 on: July 25, 2020, 03:48:48 PM
Quote from: Jazz on July 25, 2020, 12:58:03 PM
I really like the glow fob. Can you please tell me where you got it?

P.S. I can't remember if I already asked this same question.  ???


Here you go Jazz. I was pointed in their direction by GearedForwards  :hatsoff: who had ordered some different things  :tu:


https://www.polymathproducts.co.uk/



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Merit Badges In the spirit of the Batman utility belt. A 30 day challenge were you have to have at least 2 things clipped to your belt (preferably more). Start a thread and post a picture of your clipped gear each day for 30 days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a ratcheting tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Alox SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo  of 84 and 85 mm Swiss Army Knives (and Wengers) for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Start a thread with photos of at least eight different colored ALOX models in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Spyderco knife for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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