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us Offline Sos24

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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1650 on: July 30, 2024, 05:00:59 AM
Day 29
My first knife a Utica Girl Scout knife.  Being my first knife part of the reason for nostalgia is obvious.  Every time I look at the knife, I can’t help but think about Girl Scouts, especially camp and backpacking.

Coffee, which I’m making in the picture is something that I have appreciated at different levels in my adulthood.  It wasn’t until I was in the Navy that I drank coffee and that was for two purposes - help stay awake or help warm up.  Those effects were appreciated during my Navy career.  I could recognize the difference between a good and bad, but still didn’t often drink coffee for the enjoyment.  Then I had an officer who really appreciated good coffee and would sometimes bring me a nice cup.  That started me liking a appreciating it.  Now that I don’t usually need the effects of coffe, I’ve come to really appreciate the experience or ritual of enjoying a nice cup of coffee, especially when maling outside.


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Reply #1651 on: July 30, 2024, 05:53:17 AM
Day 29

I was a McGyver fan as a kid so of course I had to carry a Tinker back when you could carry a pocket knife in school.  I carried it because it was cool not really realizing the utility of it.  Now as an adult I appreciate all the utility it brings.

The can key on the Phillips reminds of weekends as a kid when mom would make Spam.  She'd let me open up the can of Spam with the can key that came attached to it.

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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1652 on: July 30, 2024, 06:41:20 AM
Day 30

Military thing: my Alice clips.
Thing never carried before: Grand Harvest K2.


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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1653 on: July 30, 2024, 07:11:04 AM
Hello to Awl on day 30.
Thanks for sharing the great pics and gear team over the whole challenge. There is definitely some interesting stuff out there.
My day 30 pic a MUT given to me by a friend in the military and the little red sign is something I stole from my days in the military . The little tag was on all the radio equipment and somehow I have not  lost it after  nearly 40 years.

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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1654 on: July 30, 2024, 07:17:32 AM
This was so much fun, and the mini challenges made it even better! I had to adjust my items because I am going after the Country of Origin badge. Another great one for the books! :cheers:


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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1655 on: July 30, 2024, 10:30:32 AM
Day 30



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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1656 on: July 30, 2024, 12:23:34 PM
Day 30

     Last day.  Let's see if I can remember what was in my own challenge for today?  Oh yeah.  Military.
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      A USMC KaBar and my Uncle Bill's New Testament that he was issued when he went in the corps.  I had nine uncles who were in the military.  One aunt was in the WAVES (Navy).  Six uncles including my Dad were in the US Army.  One was Navy.  One was Air Force.  One Marine.  Only one uncle wasn't in the military.  He was the oldest and had a bad leg.  His sons were in the military.
      The oldest of these sons had an interesting story.  He was one of these people who couldn't wake up when he went to sleep.  The shook him, yelled at him, and everything else in boot camp.  Finally he would wake up later in the floor under the bedding where the sergeant would turn mattress, bedding, and my cousin Gilmer out in the floor and leave him.  Anyway they sent him to Korea, probably figuring he would be a small loss to the country. 
      He must have fallen asleep after some action.  When he came to, he was in a pile of corpses.  They had already taken one of his 'dog-tags', put the other one in his mouth and dragged him away for burial or shipment or whatever they did in that locale.
      How about the 'never carried' part of the challenge?  Today I will carry a Kissing Crane congress knife.  Had it for years.  Never carried it a day.  I might post another picture later.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1657 on: July 30, 2024, 12:26:17 PM
Day 30

I thought I was going to struggle with the military item, then remembered this watch.

I don’t wear it because it’s a bit on the small side, and I don’t find NATO straps very comfortable. Not a family heirloom, just bought from a military surplus warehouse around 30 years ago.

The Garage 004 was the first one available direct from Leatherman to UK buyers, funny when you consider it’s not legal to carry it here as an everyday pocket knife due to the locking blade.

Mine has been out of the box a few times for photos, even used carefully around the house and garden, but never carried for a day. I’ll be putting that right today.

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The markings on the back of the watch. I’m not sure if anyone will be able to tell if it was actually issued.

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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1658 on: July 30, 2024, 12:29:36 PM
DAY 30  :woohoo:

We made it!

Military thing from my favorite uncle: Spec. 5th Class, 9th Infantry, 1967-68.
Never carried thing, I'm ashamed to say, is my GITD Climber

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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1659 on: July 30, 2024, 12:39:20 PM
Day 30:woohoo:
Since I have never served in the military, I need my Soldiers to step in for me:
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To celebrate day 30 I'm carrying my Technician that has always been just a safe queen. Put it in a leather pouch to preserve its minty condition :cheers:
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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1660 on: July 30, 2024, 01:10:36 PM
Day 29:
Zeno,
Whatever It Takes..  Fix It.


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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1661 on: July 30, 2024, 01:31:02 PM
    Most of you who are doing your 30 day stretch can apply for the badge.  It is on page 6 of the available awards.  You all know how already, right?    Thanks to all who participated and especially those who pitched in on the mini-challenges.  Best wishes.  G
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   Photo shows field artillery in 1941 from the Fort Bragg yearbook.  The mules on the left side are transporting the pieces of a pack howitzer.  Take them off the mules.  Put them together.  Traveling all limbered up with 3 inchers probably in right hand page.  There is a reference to the song line about the 'caissons rolling along' in the top photo.  One larger bore in the lower right corner.  G
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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1662 on: July 30, 2024, 01:47:25 PM
Day 30: Outstanding work Gary and everyone!  My military gear is my 1967 Wenger SI.  When I was in, I actually carried the Huntsman from yesterday.  This Soldat also falls under the never carried category because it's in too good a condition to carry.

 :cheers: Everyone!  This will also be my last challenge for awhile.  I figured it out.  I've been on MTO since 2015 and have only gone 8 months during that time not being in a challenge.  I have a son we're shipping off to college and a lot of things to get done, so we'll see you all in some of the daily carry Threads.
Barry


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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1663 on: July 30, 2024, 03:33:59 PM
Day 30



A copy of the original Vic soldier knife back in 1890+ and a modern replica made for the 125th anniversary.  I could see myself carrying the modern replica once in a long while, just for fun.  But the original mostly stay in the collection, and it only comes out once in a long while for photo op.

Thank you to our host, IMR4198, for doing this anniversary challenge, it's been a really busy month for me and family, but am happy to see so many familiar names on the challenge and have the channce to celebrate the forum birthday together with you all!  :hatsoff:


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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1664 on: July 30, 2024, 03:34:14 PM
Day 30 - mini Challenge

I have not direct military experience, timing was off within my life cycle.  If I had, my life results would have been completely different. 

I do have some items.
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The Center piece is a ZIPPO LIGHTER, a gift I am to forward to my son, as intended as it was received from FarmerX, as it is inscribed with ship LHA-5 USS PELELIU, an assignment during is Naval career.  :hatsoff:

The Fix Blade is a Buck product, using the design of a Navy Seal, Matt Leathers to help fund the the foundation in his name.  The full story is here - the Buck link is down, but did find a short version ; https://www.officer.com/tactical/swat/knives-tools/product/12042679/buck-knives-heavy-duty-tactical-knives-for-tactical-situations-245-matt-would-go-mwg-knife-in-honor-of-seal-matt-leathers


And at the lower part of the picture is a collaboration being Emerson Designs and Kershaw of the CQC-7.  A Close Quarters Compact Knife designed by Ernie Emerson with input from Navy Seals he would train after BUDS. The blades WAVE feature a well adapted feature for quick deployment of the blade by catching on a pocket edge when extracting from a pocket.

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If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1665 on: July 30, 2024, 03:40:08 PM
Day 30

     Last day.  Let's see if I can remember what was in my own challenge for today?  Oh yeah.  Military.
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      A USMC KaBar and my Uncle Bill's New Testament that he was issued when he went in the corps.  I had nine uncles who were in the military.  One aunt was in the WAVES (Navy).  Six uncles including my Dad were in the US Army.  One was Navy.  One was Air Force.  One Marine.  Only one uncle wasn't in the military.  He was the oldest and had a bad leg.  His sons were in the military.
      The oldest of these sons had an interesting story.  He was one of these people who couldn't wake up when he went to sleep.  The shook him, yelled at him, and everything else in boot camp.  Finally he would wake up later in the floor under the bedding where the sergeant would turn mattress, bedding, and my cousin Gilmer out in the floor and leave him.  Anyway they sent him to Korea, probably figuring he would be a small loss to the country. 
      He must have fallen asleep after some action.  When he came to, he was in a pile of corpses.  They had already taken one of his 'dog-tags', put the other one in his mouth and dragged him away for burial or shipment or whatever they did in that locale.
      How about the 'never carried' part of the challenge?  Today I will carry a Kissing Crane congress knife.  Had it for years.  Never carried it a day.  I might post another picture later.  Best wishes.  G
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Wow, that's a rare talent to be able to sleep thru anything, almost striaght out of a matteress commercial!  Lucky he did wake up just at the right time.


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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1666 on: July 30, 2024, 03:42:02 PM
Day 30: Outstanding work Gary and everyone!  My military gear is my 1967 Wenger SI.  When I was in, I actually carried the Huntsman from yesterday.  This Soldat also falls under the never carried category because it's in too good a condition to carry.

 :cheers: Everyone!  This will also be my last challenge for awhile.  I figured it out.  I've been on MTO since 2015 and have only gone 8 months during that time not being in a challenge.  I have a son we're shipping off to college and a lot of things to get done, so we'll see you all in some of the daily carry Threads.
Barry, good luck with that! :cheers:  I have two little kids at home, and can't imagine how I would be able to part with them when the time comes.


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Reply #1667 on: July 30, 2024, 03:52:05 PM
MTO Anniversary Challenge
Day 29 of 30

Jason - N4RBZ- A Harley can get you through times of no money better than money can get you through times of no Harley____O~`o__


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Reply #1668 on: July 30, 2024, 04:34:12 PM
Thank you my friend!  Believe me, it's definitely a change, especially for Mrs. R
Barry, good luck with that! :cheers:  I have two little kids at home, and can't imagine how I would be able to part with them when the time comes.
Barry


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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1669 on: July 30, 2024, 05:14:49 PM
Day 30 Post

Here is my military item.

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Here is my never carried Farmer X.  Bought it a while ago, put it in a safe place.

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Reply #1670 on: July 30, 2024, 05:28:32 PM
      He must have fallen asleep after some action.  When he came to, he was in a pile of corpses.  They had already taken one of his 'dog-tags', put the other one in his mouth and dragged him away for burial or shipment or whatever they did in that locale.


Wow!  And I thought I was a heavy sleeper.   :o


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Reply #1671 on: July 30, 2024, 05:31:41 PM
Day 30

One of my uncles gave me this MX-991\U when I was a kid.  I need to get it working again.  My cousin gave me the challenge coin when I visited him at West Point.  This is an Imperial Scout I had cleaned up but never used until I  did The Dean 51 Traditional Challenge 2024 this month. 




This was a fun challenge with the mini-challenges interspersed.  Learned about some new multi-tools along the way.  Thanks for hosting this Gary!   :cheers:
May the best of your past, be the worst of your future.



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Reply #1672 on: July 30, 2024, 05:39:36 PM
Day 30


For my military item, here is my Buck 505 I used when I was in the Air Force.  I already posted about it a few times, but I find it a little funny to call it a military knife.  I guess it's an appropriate sized knife when you fight the war in an air conditioned computer room.  :rofl:





For the "never carried" tool, I think I'll carry this Buck 532 I recently purchased. 





As a bonus pic, here is a cool Buck Barlow that I don't think I have ever shared.  :tu:





Many thanks to IMR4198 for hosting this challenge.  I loved all of the mini challenges!   :tu:  And as usual, thanks to all of the people who participated.  I often don't have time to read posts here, but I found myself eagerly reading this thread first thing in the morning, and often several times during the day.  Lots of very cool tools and stories  :cheers:


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Re: MTO Anniversary Challenge
Reply #1673 on: July 30, 2024, 06:36:27 PM
I have never recalled seeing a BUCK BARLOW before !

Yours looks amazing.  :cheers:
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Reply #1674 on: July 30, 2024, 06:39:44 PM
 :hatsoff:   :cheers:


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Reply #1675 on: July 30, 2024, 07:38:41 PM
Powernoodle Day 30


I'm not sure I have any military items, but I can relay a story about my father who joined the Army during the Korean war.  His entire unit was shipped out to Korea, except for two persons - my father and one other guy.  My father was then stationed in Alaska because of the Russian threat to the west, and many times told me how cold it was.  He was given the choice of being a cook or a mechanic.  He chose the latter, and was very mechanically-inclined for the remainder of his life.  Shown above is a Buck Rush folder that I did not even know I had.  I looked through the Powernoodle Reserve Collection and landed on this one to carry today.  Its a sweet little assisted flipper with a safety to keep the liner lock in place.  Thanks G-Dog and everyone for a great Challenge! It has been awesome, and the mini Challenges took it to the next level!


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Reply #1676 on: July 30, 2024, 08:29:02 PM
Can't believe that it's already the last day of the challenge already.  Finding something that I've never carried has been problematic.  I have a thing that whenever I pick up something new it generally gets carried for a few days, at least.   However, it wasn't the case with this Frost whittler.   Back in the day, all I carried were whittler and found that some of the old Frost whittlers were actually ok.  I mean that they were able to get a nice edge and could actually stay sharp.
Now I'd never buy a Frost tactical and have hated their fixed blades, with a passion, and "Frost Wood" was one reason.  But, a few years before the covid hit, I saw this big ugly whittler at a knife show in North Carolina.  It was cheap enough so I took it home.  It's sat on my bookshelf for probably 7, 8 made 9 years.
Well, it's in my pocket today.
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Reply #1677 on: July 30, 2024, 08:42:57 PM
For the second part of following the leader mini challenge, military edition, are two of my dad's knives from his time as a Navy pilot during WWII.
First is his PAL RH-36.
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Secondly is his Camillus Pilots Knife.
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The  story here is that Dad ditched in the ocean while attempting a carrier landing and broke the pommel exiting the aircraft. Don't know if the broken pommel came from this or not but I do have the photos of the aircraft "ditching" off the carrier.
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Reply #1678 on: July 30, 2024, 08:45:38 PM
Day 22: (day30 for everyone else)
Military thing: nearly all of them, the Glock entrenching tool being the only one that had been actually used by the military (this one is a Danish issued Austrian tool)
Thing never carried before : Streamlight Sidewinder compact II (actually it's a bit wrong I carried it and used it yesterday, and that was the very first "real use")
The thermal camera is more of a hunting tool than a military one, and I use it to try to spot wildlife at dusk (not an actual hunter)
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Reply #1679 on: July 30, 2024, 08:46:09 PM
Day 29
My first knife a Utica Girl Scout knife.  Being my first knife part of the reason for nostalgia is obvious.  Every time I look at the knife, I can’t help but think about Girl Scouts, especially camp and backpacking.

Coffee, which I’m making in the picture is something that I have appreciated at different levels in my adulthood.  It wasn’t until I was in the Navy that I drank coffee and that was for two purposes - help stay awake or help warm up.  Those effects were appreciated during my Navy career.  I could recognize the difference between a good and bad, but still didn’t often drink coffee for the enjoyment.  Then I had an officer who really appreciated good coffee and would sometimes bring me a nice cup.  That started me liking a appreciating it.  Now that I don’t usually need the effects of coffe, I’ve come to really appreciate the experience or ritual of enjoying a nice cup of coffee, especially when maling outside.


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