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✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬

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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #690 on: December 31, 2022, 03:35:46 AM
Barry, what about the Poker Face Challenge?   :pok:


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #691 on: December 31, 2022, 03:51:05 AM

A thanks to everyone who participated, and to Nix for hosting. Special thanks to the unsung hero of the challenge, BPRoberts, who sent me a couple of Executives so I could participate!


Happy to help out, Farmer. If you decide you want any of the others, drop me a PM.  :hatsoff:

I also want to thank Nix. It was fun to do a challenge with my "normal" carry. I also haven't gone keychain only in a while, so it was nice to scale back a little. I missed having a larger knife, but not too much. If I get a 2 SAK hand in the Poker Face challenge, the Exec will be right back on the keychain.

I don't really have a ton of reflection beyond what I put in my Day 0 post. The Executive adds quite a bit to the already capable Classic toolset, and has slowly supplanted the (deservedly) well loved Rambler as my favorite keychain SAK. While I did have to grab a larger SAK or Leatherman a few times this month, it was always for a dedicated project. For basic day to day use at the office, running errands, or bumming around the apartment the Exec passes with flying colors.

My wife borrowed the Executive today to help with a hangnail. She was a little doubtful at first, but I said try the scissors first and then the file if you need it. One snip got the job done. No pics, because while I think every inch of her is beautiful, you all probably don't want to see her feet.

Instead, enjoy the Exec taking a well earned bath in the sonic cleaner after a hard month's work. I think I'll have one too in the regular tub later tonight.

Final Quote: You concentrate on what you are doing, to do the best job you can, to stay out of a serious situation. That’s the way the X-1 was.


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #692 on: December 31, 2022, 05:25:59 AM
Thanks buddy!  I just signed up  :ahhh
Barry, what about the Poker Face Challenge?   :pok:
Barry


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #693 on: December 31, 2022, 05:45:41 AM
Day 30
I used the Executive to cut a couple zipties off my new ice cream scoop (Christmas present).  Never too cold for ice cream


In closing, the Executive is one of the best size vs utility SAKs imho.  I do wish it had a bottle opener, but it is not that big of an issue with so many other options.  The orange peeler did prove to be more useful than expected as I experimented with using it on different tasks.  That being said I still prefer the regular (84/91/93) SAKs.


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #694 on: December 31, 2022, 05:47:35 AM

Instead, enjoy the Exec taking a well earned bath in the sonic cleaner after a hard month's work. I think I'll have one too in the regular tub later tonight.


 :D  Love those sonic cleaners. Wish they came in human size.....


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #695 on: December 31, 2022, 05:48:13 AM
Never too cold for ice cream

Damn skippy!  :ahhh


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #696 on: December 31, 2022, 11:57:02 AM
DAY 30

Was out late with the boys last night so I haven’t been to bed yet  :ahhh
Used the main blade to cut some plug tobacco for my pipe and the tip of the blade to cut some of me mates cigars. Scissors also snipped the tags off a new sweater.

This challenge has left me even more confused than when I first started ha  :D
 After coming off the minichamp challenge last month I wanted to pit the executive against the minichamp. After about day 10 thought my mind was made up and that the minichamp had won the face off. However as I used the executive more and more I’ve really started to bond with it. Now I can’t say which one I like the best as each has its own things that it brings to the table.

In doing this challenge i’m really seeing how the executive could be used as a lone EDC. Now I’m very curious to take just the executive into the wilderness on my trip next month just to see how it would fare and to maybe... just possibly, unlock more of the wisdom of the great Chuck Yeager  :salute:



Thank you to Nix, awl of the challenge participants, and to awl who made this challenge happen  :hatsoff:

Have a great new year everybody!   :salute: :cheers: :salute:
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #697 on: December 31, 2022, 12:40:59 PM
Happy NYE awl and congratulations on completing the challenge  :tu:

If you requested the badge it has now been approved  :salute:
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #698 on: December 31, 2022, 05:57:23 PM
Thanks, Surge!  :tu:  :cheers:


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #699 on: December 31, 2022, 06:11:59 PM

If you requested the badge it has now been approved  :salute:

What about second time challengers?
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #700 on: December 31, 2022, 06:25:39 PM
Day 31- and why not end 2022 on a high. Cut the tag of a new T shirt.
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #701 on: December 31, 2022, 06:27:30 PM
Great job Phil...and Happy New Year!
Barry


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #702 on: December 31, 2022, 07:01:40 PM
Normally, I'd add a 31st pic on this day to honor the challenge.  I took this challenge last year also, so I knew what was in store for me.  Still enjoy using the Executive but my love and appreciation for my MiniChamp is greater.  The MiniChamps combo tool and dedicated screwdriver takes it over the top for me.
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So, Patch has returned to his spot in my EDC bag and my MiniChamp had retired to my neck.

Happy New Year to y'all.
Be safe out there.
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #703 on: December 31, 2022, 07:05:09 PM
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #704 on: December 31, 2022, 07:11:00 PM
Normally, I'd add a 31st pic on this day to honor the challenge.  I took this challenge last year also, so I knew what was in store for me.  Still enjoy using the Executive but my love and appreciation for my MiniChamp is greater.  The MiniChamps combo tool and dedicated screwdriver takes it over the top for me.
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So, Patch has returned to his spot in my EDC bag and my MiniChamp had retired to my neck.

Happy New Year to y'all.
Be safe out there.


That Mini Champ looks like it has seen somme pocket time!  :cheers:


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #705 on: December 31, 2022, 09:16:46 PM
Happy NYE awl and congratulations on completing the challenge  :tu:

If you requested the badge it has now been approved  :salute:
Thanks for the reminder.  I forgot all about that.


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #706 on: January 01, 2023, 01:51:19 AM
What about second time challengers?

Nevermind, can't request a second time.
No bother, I enjoy this one and will probably do it in 2023, also.
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #707 on: January 01, 2023, 04:27:51 AM
Thanks to SurgeUK for awarding the badges! :hatsoff:

Day 31

The challenge is officially over, and I'm moving on to the Poker Face Challenge. So the Executive is posing with the initial carry in the new challenge.

Happy new year to awl, and hope to see you in another challenge sometime! :cheers:

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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #708 on: January 01, 2023, 08:10:42 AM
DAY 31

Had an interesting carry today using the executive as the main EDC but with the Minichamp as a backup. Used the scissors on the executive and then used the Philips driver on the minichamp. While The champ is great at driving screws I do love the file on the executive.

I'm finding this is a really great lightweight combo carry that is extremely versatile. And there's really not too much duplication in tools if you consider that the scissors and the blades are different sizes.  :think:

So far this is my favorite new combo carry in 2023  :ahhh




Have a wonderful New Year  :cheers:

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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #709 on: January 01, 2023, 08:50:39 AM
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #710 on: January 01, 2023, 06:36:26 PM
DAY 31

Had an interesting carry today using the executive as the main EDC but with the Minichamp as a backup. Used the scissors on the executive and then used the Philips driver on the minichamp. While The champ is great at driving screws I do love the file on the executive.

I'm finding this is a really great lightweight combo carry that is extremely versatile. And there's really not too much duplication in tools if you consider that the scissors and the blades are different sizes.  :think:

So far this is my favorite new combo carry in 2023  :ahhh

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Have a wonderful New Year  :cheers:

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Outstanding and an awesome combination, too.
Last year, no, make that in 2021  :oops:, during the challenge, I saw an executive and rambler teamed up together on sale by a fellow I sometimes buy from.  He just simply couldn't understand why I thought that they made a great pair.
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #711 on: January 02, 2023, 12:15:36 AM
Thanks for an interesting challenge.
I’ve been quite busy at times throughout December and haven’t been able to prioritize online presence and check in here for updates at regular intervals, but I’ve still faithfully kept the executive in my pocket every day.

I guess the outcome was very much in line with what I predicted, but that doesn’t make it any less of a success.
Rather the opposite. I’m quite impressed by how well it has taken on the typical December EDC challenges.

The size and spring tension makes it feel more similar to a 58 than the larger sizes to me, i.e. it projects a feeling of being less capable and less durable. That’s however not something that affects real use in any noticeable way. And that’s probably the reason I was so positively surprised even though I had predicted the tasks we’d run into very precisely.

It’s not staying in my pocket, but it’s January 1th. and I still carry it, so it’s made a pretty decent impression :)
Going back to the regular scheduled programming tomorrow, I know the Cadet will perform better for what I normally do. But the Executive will follow me to the office and serve there on a permanent basis (at least until next December) as my primary orange peeler and emergency grooming device for those high stakes meetings and other executive moments.

Thanks to Nix and all the participants who made this happen. And of course, a happy new year to all of you!


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #712 on: January 02, 2023, 01:53:54 AM
I, uh.... can't get the executive out of my head...

Why did they discontinue it!!!


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #713 on: January 02, 2023, 03:35:34 AM
No idea.....

The Executive is a quirky knife.....but wonderful in the pocket.

Why? Why? Why?







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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #714 on: January 02, 2023, 03:52:43 AM
Dropping the whole 74 line seems weird to me. There's 4 different lines between 84 and 93mm, but only one key chain size (plus the one 65).


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #715 on: January 02, 2023, 07:44:52 AM
Great job Phil...and Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Barry - and Happy New Year Awl  :cheers:

Edit. Thank you Nix for organising this Challenge. 74mm is a very competent size and I'm mystified why Vic would drop it. That said I do think Wengers 65mm Pocket Tool Chest, with it's glasses screwdriver, is just a fraction more useful. If Vic had added that tool to the Executive I'd have a bucket load. Thanks everyone for your company and some great posts through the festive season  :hatsoff:

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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #716 on: January 02, 2023, 09:31:18 AM
Final update.
Coffee and change of guard, as pocket duty is formally handed over to the Cadet



edit: sorry for the over saturated colors. Very bad lighting where I took the photo, so it was either this quick fix (in camera), a completely flat picture with colors completely off or spend time I don't have right now to fix it up in PS/LR. The decision wasn't very hard.


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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #717 on: January 03, 2023, 01:00:59 AM
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #718 on: January 03, 2023, 08:26:32 PM
After 2 months of challenges, I keep thinking that I'm forgetting to post a picture.
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Re: ✬ 2022 Chuck Yeager Memorial Challenge ✬
Reply #719 on: January 04, 2023, 01:01:08 AM
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I'm going through the same posting withdrawals  :rofl:

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Outstanding and an awesome combination, too.
Last year, no, make that in 2021  :oops:, during the challenge, I saw an executive and rambler teamed up together on sale by a fellow I sometimes buy from.  He just simply couldn't understand why I thought that they made a great pair.

Thank you sir  :cheers:
That sounds like a good combo as well. A rambler seems like a lightweight Minichamp it's definitely one I've been eyeing- 

Especially an alox rambler!  :drool:


 

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