My bad, I type SE, (for straight edge), when I intended to type PE (for plain edge)IMHO a MT with both a PE and SE blade improves functionality, unfortunately one of three implements are lost, file, saw or scissors, what to give up?I do luv the Victorinox Serrated blades, stay sharp like forever. I have a combo blade on a OHT, a Spartan SE, and this Butterblade model Spirit.
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Day 12Used the saw to trim a small branch which reminded me, it’s one of the few tools on the Spirit I don’t find as good as the SAK or LM version. The scissors being the other but they are great for thicker materials so compliment SAK scissors well (LM scissors are so varied it depends on model)Contentious and don’t expect everyone to agree, YMMV etc, but I’ve made the same observation in a previous challenge I’m not sure if the teeth aren’t as aggressive or because it’s ever so slightly thicker but takes more effort imoAfter cutting the branch with the spirit I tried with both a huntsman and a rebar and found both easier (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
I did a whole bunch of tests (IIRC, I used each saw 12 times sawing the same material, I remembered it took me many hours to collect all the data and footages) when I compared different saws from different MTs and SAKs many years ago, if there's one thing I've learnt is every tool has a steep learning curve and it does take some practice to gain proficiency with the saw. Also, if the sawing time needed deviate a lot (I tried to quantify it as standard deviation in the tests), then it probably has something to do with the saw design/ergonomics/how easy to use the saw.Anyhow, here are the two videos, the conclusions towards the end of the video:
*Day 12*(Image removed from quote.)Posting much later than usual, Spirit MXBS welcomes a fellow comrade MX into the camp.
Day 07The inline awl. Probably one of the most usable awls on the market. Much easier to use than the backside awl on the knife based tools.
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Somehow i see your MXBS is silver or do i see completly wrong.Only Tools Matters
Day 13Friday the 13th🤫Today my second morning of Spirit study. This time other handle’s assortment. Scissors are the most unique, different than any I experienced on my SAKs so equipped, the Spirit’s thickness allows me better control and scissors are easier for my paws to control, yet not a tool I use often enough😉 [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Yes, mine are silver. I think the first one I got was black, via military contract surplus.Not knowing whether this will be made into regular model, I got one when the silver starts to show up. Little did I know couple months later, MX would become a regular and I was so happy to finally see a OH Spirit being offered. Earnestly, this might as well be the be-all end-all MT for me.