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Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #90 on: June 08, 2024, 09:56:30 PM
Quote from: David Bowen on June 08, 2024, 06:49:09 PM
Well fudge, I'm late to the game. I've had so much going on I forgot what month I'm in lol Maybe I can't contribute we'll see

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I doubt there will be a badge with so few participants, so you could do makeup posts for the days you missed or not, as you see fit.
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #91 on: June 09, 2024, 01:34:53 AM
Quote from: Humayd A R Mahomedy on June 08, 2024, 07:19:05 AM
this a Randall style hunter by Michael Stein of Denmark,got it may 15 years ago.
That's a pretty good-looking blade! :tu:

Day 8

The No. 12 got a break from kitchen duty again (leftovers for dinner tonight). But a page of an evil Brylane Home catalog had to be dealt with appropriately.

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The No. 12 handled the job well. And I discovered that apparently the black case I have my phone in somehow prevents the patina from showing well. I'd take the phone out of the case, but the phone is also black. Solution? Tilt the phone a little.

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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

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Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. 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 a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Find him! Participate in a Challenge thread, carry knife/tool with a blade 4" or longer, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Utility Knife 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. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your zip ties in use

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #92 on: June 09, 2024, 04:35:42 PM
Day 6!

This is a Condor Hudson Bay knife.  Definitely needs some sleeping up.

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #93 on: June 09, 2024, 07:19:06 PM
Quote from: TexasAKM on June 09, 2024, 04:35:42 PM
This is a Condor Hudson Bay knife.  Definitely needs some sleeping up.

Just sharpen it up and you’ll be good to go!
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #94 on: June 09, 2024, 08:54:01 PM
Quote from: Farmer X on June 09, 2024, 01:34:53 AM
That's a pretty good-looking blade! :tu:

Day 8

The No. 12 got a break from kitchen duty again (leftovers for dinner tonight). But a page of an evil Brylane Home catalog had to be dealt with appropriately.

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The No. 12 handled the job well. And I discovered that apparently the black case I have my phone in somehow prevents the patina from showing well. I'd take the phone out of the case, but the phone is also black. Solution? Tilt the phone a little.

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thanks Farmer
i really like stacked leather handles,and this combo is pretty sweet.

Day 8
I switched to a folder today,Spydie Super Secret Squirrel Agency knife,aka,the Civillian.
this was a gift from a buddy,he added the zip ties to "wave" it open,not my flavor,but i left it.
I just had to try it on the remainder of the biltong

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #95 on: June 09, 2024, 09:34:10 PM
Day 8

This is a Case Folding Hunter (65 pattern) of the more common two-blade variety, featuring a saber-ground clip point blade and a flat ground skinning blade (both Case’s TruSharp stainless steel).   Not many other knives out there offer the cutting capability of two 4” blades in a single package.  Both blades have nail nicks, but the clip point blade is easily pinched open, offering a welcome respite for the fingernails.

What is unusual about this example is that it features bolster-less carbon fiber handles.  This keeps the weight down to a very manageable 4.3 oz (on my scale), which is about 40% lighter than comparable variants with bolsters and more common scale materials.

I do carry and use this one.  As a matter of fact, I had it in my pocket today when I took my seven-year-old son to a birthday party for one of his friends at a local park.  The parents hosting the party brought a variety of food for the kiddos, including some freezer pops.  However, no one (except yours truly) had any means of opening the freezer pops.  The plastic of the freezer pops was of course no challenge for the Folding Hunter’s sharp clip point blade.  So, win-win:  the kids got to enjoy their frozen treats, and I got to demonstrate the value of a pocketknife.
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #96 on: June 09, 2024, 10:44:23 PM
Quote from: TexasAKM on June 09, 2024, 04:35:42 PM
Day 6!

This is a Condor Hudson Bay knife.  Definitely needs some sleeping up.

Oh I like that one.   :tu:

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #97 on: June 10, 2024, 02:58:21 AM
Quote from: TexasAKM on June 09, 2024, 04:35:42 PM
This is a Condor Hudson Bay knife.
I've been curious about Condors. Seems they could be great bang for the buck.

Quote from: Humayd A R Mahomedy on June 09, 2024, 08:54:01 PM
I switched to a folder today,Spydie Super Secret Squirrel Agency knife,aka,the Civillian.
That thing looks wicked!

Quote from: nate j on June 09, 2024, 09:34:10 PM
The kids got to enjoy their frozen treats, and I got to demonstrate the value of a pocketknife.
:salute: I wonder if there was an increase in knife shipments to your part of PA?

More great stuff, y'awl! :tu:

Day 9

I think today was the first time I used a pocket knife to help make a sandwich.

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The sharpened blade spread the mustard better than I figured it would. I just had to remember not to lick the excess off the blade. :D

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #98 on: June 10, 2024, 03:20:41 PM
Day 10

Getting an early start with another "health assessment," this time on a potato.

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Suffice it to say the potato dismally failed its health assessment.

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #99 on: June 10, 2024, 10:11:05 PM
Day 9

This is the Cold Steel Kudu Lite.  The blade is listed at 4 1/4”; I feel this might be a tad generous, but it is definitely over 4”.

The 5Cr15MoV steel won’t be anything to write home about, but should be OK.

I haven’t really carried this one, but at a cost of less than $10 and weighing only 2.8 oz, it seems like a good candidate to toss in a lunch pail or picnic basket.
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #100 on: June 11, 2024, 04:27:55 AM
Quote from: TexasAKM on June 09, 2024, 04:35:42 PM
Day 6!

This is a Condor Hudson Bay knife.  Definitely needs some sleeping up.

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Man, autocorrect got me on that one.
 ::)
Cleaning up.
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #101 on: June 11, 2024, 05:02:28 AM
Day 7!  (Makeup)

I carried the tanto Spike again.  As well as a Spydie.

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #102 on: June 11, 2024, 05:11:42 AM
Day 8!  (Still makeup)

My better half and I checked out a new Mexican restaurant in the area.

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #103 on: June 11, 2024, 08:35:12 AM
Thanks Farmer.
The Civilian is a bit intimidating,my buddy nicked himself with it before I got it.

Day 9
Gamer was game today


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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #104 on: June 11, 2024, 09:39:27 PM
Day 10
I decided to give the Offsider a workout,that tape didn't know what hit it



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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #105 on: June 12, 2024, 12:31:06 AM
Quote from: nate j on June 10, 2024, 10:11:05 PM
This is the Cold Steel Kudu Lite.
My Kudu will make an appearance before the challenge ends.

Quote from: TexasAKM on June 11, 2024, 05:11:42 AM
My better half and I checked out a new Mexican restaurant in the area.
Awlways a great thing to do! :tu:

Quote from: Humayd A R Mahomedy on June 11, 2024, 09:39:27 PM
I decided to give the Offsider a workout,that tape didn't know what hit it
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Day 11

Another apple had to be cut up. This time, the Morakniv Garberg was called upon. I awlso took the opportunity to request the Mora user badge...an action shot can be seen there.

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #106 on: June 12, 2024, 03:02:16 AM
Day 10

This, of course, is the Opinel No. 12.

Mine is Inox.  At nearly 4 3/4” long, the blade easily meets the parameters of this challenge.

Weighing in at just 3.9 oz, the No. 12 is on the lighter end for folders this size.

It’s an outstanding cutter and slicer, as all Opinels are.

FX has done such an outstanding job showcasing the No. 12 already that I’m not sure what else to add.

I do carry and use this one from time to time, but the No. 10 is really the Goldilocks Opinel for me, and the wooden handles are a bit of an Achilles heel for much of my use and carry.
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #107 on: June 12, 2024, 06:23:31 PM
Thanks Farmer

Day 11
I used a CS SRK to quarter an apple today.
I got this in a trade with a friend. He did some bushcrafty stuff with it,and removed the handle and glued it on with Sticks Like smurf.
I like the tacky kraton handles.
I have a few other CS fixed blades,will use a few more on this challenge.




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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #108 on: June 12, 2024, 10:18:04 PM
Quote from: nate j on June 12, 2024, 03:02:16 AM
FX has done such an outstanding job showcasing the No. 12 already that I’m not sure what else to add.
:hatsoff: and :like: Not that I'm biased or anything... :whistle:

Quote from: Humayd A R Mahomedy on June 12, 2024, 06:23:31 PM
I used a CS SRK to quarter an apple today.
Kinda looks a little like a small Bowie! :tu:

Day 12

Yes, another apple. I seem to be hell-bent on keeping the doctor away.

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These slices came out well enough that I didn't need the mandoline after all. They went to the oven immediately after the photo was taken.

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Dehydrating apples worked out remarkably well. I'm gonna get more just for that purpose. :woohoo:
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #109 on: June 13, 2024, 04:38:59 AM
Day 9!

My nicer Resilience again today.

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #110 on: June 13, 2024, 04:46:35 AM
Day 10!

Kabar two blade.

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #111 on: June 13, 2024, 04:50:25 AM
Day 11!

Today I was using my Resilience to scrape the handle to fit the handle to the tomahawk head during gravy time at work.

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #112 on: June 13, 2024, 04:55:52 AM
Day 12!

¡Es mi Vaquero Grande!

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #113 on: June 13, 2024, 09:05:18 AM
Quote from: Farmer X on June 12, 2024, 10:18:04 PM

Yes, another apple. I seem to be hell-bent on keeping the doctor away.

management wishes to remind you that an apple a day would keep anyone away if you threw it hard enough. :cheers:
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #114 on: June 13, 2024, 06:38:40 PM
I agree Farmer X

Day 12
Spydie Resilience sliced up the last bit of biltong



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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #115 on: June 13, 2024, 07:33:18 PM
Day 11

This is the Cold Steel Twistmaster; Cold Steel’s USA-made version of the Opinel, apparently.

The 4 3/4” blade is Cold Steel’s Carbon V.  This puts it about on par with an Opinel No. 12 in terms of size.

Unlike a modern Opinel, the lock ring can’t be used to secure the blade in the closed position.  In the open position, however, the lock ring can be rotated either direction to lock the blade (also unlike an Opinel).

The handle is plastic.  Zytel maybe, but feels solid anyway and has a nice texture.

There is a small amount of vertical blade play when the knife is locked open, but I don’t think it’s enough to have any impact in use.  There is no horizontal blade play.

I haven’t carried this one yet.  I’m not opposed to carrying it, just not quite sure what niche it might fill.
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #116 on: June 14, 2024, 01:41:01 AM
Quote from: TexasAKM on June 13, 2024, 04:50:25 AM
Gravy time at work.
I've never heard that one. Would you please enlighten me?

Quote from: Alan K. on June 13, 2024, 09:05:18 AM
management wishes to remind you that an apple a day would keep anyone away if you threw it hard enough. :cheers:
Most anyone, anyway. :D

Quote from: Humayd A R Mahomedy on June 13, 2024, 06:38:40 PM
Spydie Resilience sliced up the last bit of biltong
Time for a biltong run! Or do you make your own?

Quote from: nate j on June 13, 2024, 07:33:18 PM
This is the Cold Steel Twistmaster; Cold Steel’s USA-made version of the Opinel, apparently.
One I've never heard of! :hatsoff:

Day 13

I didn't need to use a knife for food prep today, so let's show my big ol' honkin' fish knife. The blade measures about 4.375 inches (just over 111mm).

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I've never been able to precisely pin down who manufactured it for Sears or when it was sold (likely in or before 1973). And I thought it only appropriate that I photograph it with some fishing tackle. :)

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #117 on: June 14, 2024, 04:11:55 AM
Day 12

This is the Fox Knives Bravado.

The recurved blade is just over 4” of N690Co.  It features dual thumb studs, but is also easy to wrist flick open.

The pocket clip is serviceable.  Handles are drilled and tapped for RH or LH carry, but tip up only.

The scalloped Ti handle slabs are visually stunning, tactilely interesting, and probably among my favorite handles on any knife I own.

I do carry and use this one.  The only drawback, IMO, is that at 6.6 oz you won’t forget you are carrying it.
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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #118 on: June 14, 2024, 10:11:45 PM
Quote from: nate j on June 14, 2024, 04:11:55 AM
This is the Fox Knives Bravado.
What purpose do the screws on the frame lock serve? And the titanium looks good. If I get around to doing (or, more likely, having someone else do) my planned bladeless SAK mod, it will likely have titanium scales.

Day 14

Today is a second day of no kitchen duty. Instead, the Garberg dealt appropriately with some paracord.

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Re: Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge - June 2024
Reply #119 on: June 15, 2024, 12:55:49 AM
Quote from: Farmer X on June 14, 2024, 10:11:45 PM
What purpose do the screws on the frame lock serve?
These screws attach a roughly L-shaped piece of hardened steel to the inside of the locking arm.

One leg of the “L” provides a hardened surface at the point where the lock actually engages the blade.  This results in a lock that will last much longer, as opposed to allowing the hardened blade to contact a much softer material like Ti or aluminum (which would wear faster).

The other leg of the “L” is an over travel stop, preventing the locking arm from being pushed too far in the unlock direction.

This is a common feature on modern frame locks, though it is often held by a single screw as on the pair of knives below…
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