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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #330 on: August 23, 2024, 04:25:03 AM
Quote from: AzteCypher on August 22, 2024, 05:36:20 AM
Beneath that is an Opinel No 8 with some beautiful patina on the blade.
:like: And the Premier is pretty clean. I may try to polish the scales if I can keep the cross intact, though.

Quote from: Noa Isumi on August 22, 2024, 08:18:54 AM
This is a 1996 Wenger Tradesman...
:drool:

Quote from: Fireman on August 22, 2024, 12:41:26 PM
What's not to love about fast deploying pliers?  Earning a badge for blood blisters.
I've never gotten a "love bite" from such pliers. Guess I'm lucky?

Quote from: BPRoberts on August 23, 2024, 02:51:29 AM
You gotta show off the stamp and combo tool though.
I posted that photo in Wenger Wednesday. Pretty neat Champion Plus you have there, too!

Another great day, y'awl! :2tu:

Day 22
Three-Layer Thursday

Illustrating an SAK preference with Victorinox: no back tools (Farmer), back layer Phillips (Hiker), and corkscrew (Camper). Mrs. Roberts should appreciate the scale swap done to the Camper. :cheers:

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

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #331 on: August 23, 2024, 04:36:46 AM
Day 22

Throwback Thursday

This Remington Camp Knife is an interesting piece.

For starters, it is quite a bit larger than the typical scout pattern at 4 3/4” long.

Instead of a can opener, it features a sheepsfoot blade (in addition to the main clip point blade).  For a lot of folks, this is probably an improvement, even though the tool has fewer functions.

It also features one of the largest awls I think I’ve ever seen on a folding tool.

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #332 on: August 23, 2024, 06:41:14 AM
That's a pretty cool camp knife.  Never seen one before.


Day 22 : Three Layer Thursday!

I don't carry this SwissBuck Taskmate I as it's a shelf queen, but every now and then I use it at my desk.  I can't see myself needing a small pair of pliers when I'm out and about, but I do need smaller pliers from time to time when I'm at my desk fiddling with stuff. 



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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #333 on: August 23, 2024, 12:10:48 PM
Day 23
Fixed Blade Friday

    One of our members from Texas who went by the handle of Diamond started this thread about a year ago.  At that time, he was posting prolifically.  Then one day he was just.... gone.  That seems to happen fairly regularly here.  Lots of reasons for that I suppose.
    Fixed blade is the Kizer I won last month.  I have carried it some.  Instead of fastening it to a belt, I usually just put it in a back pocket of my pants.  Not too heavy.  A friend asked me why all the new knives have blades that are so wide?  He also wondered why none of them have guards, and what the loop on the end was for?  Best wishes.  G
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #334 on: August 23, 2024, 12:54:24 PM
DAY 23  Fixed Blade Friday

This is a knife I had made.  It's D2 steel with ivory micarta. 

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #335 on: August 23, 2024, 02:19:14 PM
Quote from: nate j on August 23, 2024, 04:36:46 AM
Day 22

Throwback Thursday

This Remington Camp Knife is an interesting piece.

For starters, it is quite a bit larger than the typical scout pattern at 4 3/4” long.

Instead of a can opener, it features a sheepsfoot blade (in addition to the main clip point blade).  For a lot of folks, this is probably an improvement, even though the tool has fewer functions.

It also features one of the largest awls I think I’ve ever seen on a folding tool.

I like big scouts, but I think I'd take the can opener. Even without cans (which still comes up occasionally) it's too good for clamshells and the like.
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #336 on: August 23, 2024, 02:23:41 PM
Quote from: IMR4198 on August 23, 2024, 12:10:48 PM
Day 23
Fixed Blade Friday

    One of our members from Texas who went by the handle of Diamond started this thread about a year ago.  At that time, he was posting prolifically.  Then one day he was just.... gone.  That seems to happen fairly regularly here.  Lots of reasons for that I suppose.
    Fixed blade is the Kizer I won last month.  I have carried it some.  Instead of fastening it to a belt, I usually just put it in a back pocket of my pants.  Not too heavy.  A friend asked me why all the new knives have blades that are so wide?  He also wondered why none of them have guards, and what the loop on the end was for?  Best wishes.  G
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If you put your finger through the loop at the end, i guess it would kind of negate part of the need for a guard. As far as width goes, I would think aesthetics as well as slicing performance. There is something nuce about a good slim blade though. Easy to carry.
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #337 on: August 23, 2024, 06:44:31 PM
Quote from: IMR4198 on August 23, 2024, 12:10:48 PM
A friend asked me why all the new knives have blades that are so wide?  He also wondered why none of them have guards, and what the loop on the end was for?

I would say that, all other things being equal, a wider blade allows for a thicker spine and stronger blade overall, while maintaining bevel angles that are suitable for cutting.

On your knife, the deep finger groove combined with the flaring of the handle where it meets the blade forms an integral guard.  As to why it doesn’t have a more traditional guard, I suspect the main reason is to keep manufacturing cost down, but it is also a functional and aesthetic decision.

I’d say the loop is a finger loop.  You could put your pinky through it in a forward grip, or your index finger in a reverse grip, and it would aid in retention/provide a more secure grip.  I suppose it could also function as  an oversize lanyard hole, if one were so inclined.


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #338 on: August 23, 2024, 09:02:47 PM
Day 23

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #339 on: August 23, 2024, 09:18:19 PM
Day 23: four layer Friday!

Carrying a Huntsman today.

Put plus scales in this one and replaced the toothpick with a firesteel. This one is also carrying firestarting tinder in the corkscrew. Fun fact, I used to tape a vaseline soaked cottonball in the corkscrew for the same purpose before I had these nice pre made tinder pieces. You can also cut the tinder in half and carry the eyeglass screwdriver on top if you want to.

I also wrapped thread around a sewing needle and shoved it in the gap under the saw. If I ever need it, just use the tweezers to retrieve it. I think I saw this in a Felix Immler video. I probably got most if not all of these ideas either here on the forum or on one of his videos. It’s been a while since I set this one up. I may or may not have put a fish hook and fishing line under one of the scales. I don’t remember and I don’t want to take the scale back off 😂.
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #340 on: August 24, 2024, 12:38:04 AM
Day 23 : Four Layer Friday

Master Fisherman filling in for my other four layer SAKs as the other one's couldn't be bothered.  Something about them being on holiday.  The nerve of them...

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #341 on: August 24, 2024, 01:00:40 AM
D23
Black Oxide Friday
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Haven't carried this one much. I was so excited to get it, but 1st impression moving from the ST300 & Surge it was kind of disappointing. I have warmed up to it since then, but still find it bulky for the tool load especially compared to the Rebar.


And a correction to my Wednesday post; I was thinking about old jobs and realized I probably got the Tradesman in late '97, not '96
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #342 on: August 24, 2024, 01:36:29 AM
Just a random PSA for those who don’t read the deals section: Check stock at your local Academy Sports. They have a few SAKs and Leathermans for half off or steep discounts. Just bought two cadets for 21 dollars each. They had a wood spartan for the same price and a FDE Skeletool for 39.
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #343 on: August 24, 2024, 04:01:59 AM
Day 23: Four Layer

This late 60s/early 70s (best guess) Fisherman isn't my oldest SAK, but I think it has the most interesting vintage tool assortment. I believe every tool except the toothpick is at least cosmetically different from a modern Swiss army knife.

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The tweezers are metal tipped (probably aluminum by the date). The scales are thicker than modern, I've never had an issue with modern scales and durability, but it is noticeably different if you tap them. The keyring is attached to a sort of extra mini liner.

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Main blade, no major differences. Cool tang stamp though. Small blade is a clip point. Awlways nice to have a second blade style on a knife.

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Remaining front tools. No ruler on scaler, no half stop on bottle opener, PAT can opener. The scissors have an adjustable screw (which is nice) but have trouble sitting in line correctly (less nice). Not sure if it's due to age or the older spring design without a groove.

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No hole on awl, but FILE on the screwdriver. Vic really should bring these back, I'd strongly consider switching to team Tinker instead of Spartan.
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #344 on: August 24, 2024, 04:47:21 AM
Quote from: nate j on August 23, 2024, 04:36:46 AM
Instead of a can opener, it features a sheepsfoot blade (in addition to the main clip point blade).  For a lot of folks, this is probably an improvement, even though the tool has fewer functions.
I'd prefer the can opener. But if the sheepsfoot blade could be added in a third layer, I'd welcome it.

Quote from: AzteCypher on August 23, 2024, 06:41:14 AM
I can't see myself needing a small pair of pliers when I'm out and about, but I do need smaller pliers from time to time when I'm at my desk fiddling with stuff. 
Same here!

Quote from: IMR4198 on August 23, 2024, 12:10:48 PM
Instead of fastening it to a belt, I usually just put it in a back pocket of my pants.
I've avoided back pocket carry of anything that can poke, prod, jab, etc. for a long time...ever since I put a screwdriver in my back pocket, sat down, and nicked the upholstery in my '63 Ford Falcon. :facepalm:

Quote from: Fireman on August 23, 2024, 12:54:24 PM
This is a knife I had made.  It's D2 steel with ivory micarta. 
Spiffy! :like:

Quote from: BPRoberts on August 24, 2024, 04:01:59 AM
This late 60s/early 70s (best guess) Fisherman isn't my oldest SAK...
I'd say your guess as to its age is accurate. It would be really cool if it had the fish inlay.

Another great day, y'awl! :2tu:

Day 23
Black Oxide Friday

Here's an interesting curiosity from Leatherman, the Shooter. It was targeted at surfers. The fins/teeth on the little yellow holder are a surfboard wax comb. Insofar as I'm aware, all of them had a black oxide finish.

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

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #345 on: August 24, 2024, 06:16:06 AM
And here I was, thinking they were archery tools from the name/shape. Learn something new everyday.
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #346 on: August 24, 2024, 06:28:15 AM
Day 23

Four Layer Friday

This Explorer gets a place in my pocket when I’m expecting Phillips screws.

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Reply #347 on: August 24, 2024, 12:32:44 PM
Day 24
Spartan Saturday

    Spartans large and small.  Actually Vic didn't call the 84mm version the Spartan Small for some reason, but that's about what it amounts to.  More about the small one on Sad SAK Saturday.  I like the 84mm Vics pretty well actually.  Except for the keyring nubs on those things.  Both the 84mm and the 85mm Wengers gouge my hand when I use them with that accursed keyring nub.  I would rather have a hole through the knife for placing a tether or lanyard.  Or even a bail.  I have de-horned several through the years.  Most recently a Wenger. 
Best wishes.  G
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #348 on: August 24, 2024, 01:26:19 PM
DAY 24  Sportsman Saturday!

I like the Sportsman toolset, and I have a few of them.  I have no idea who loves (or loved) who.  It was probably confiscated by some unromantic TSA officer.

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #349 on: August 24, 2024, 04:24:26 PM
Day 24

STS !


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #350 on: August 24, 2024, 06:32:19 PM
Fun challenge.

Wish I caught it at the start.

Good job everyone.
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Reply #351 on: August 24, 2024, 08:04:29 PM
Day 24: Sad SAK Saturday.

This isn’t a swiss army knife, but I think it fits the theme well. I am not sure how this tool got so rusty. It sat for a while and next time I opened it up it was rusting. The tools were really stiff to open, now they have loosened back up again.
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Reply #352 on: August 24, 2024, 10:08:28 PM
D24
Spartan Saturday
Cheating a little here, this isn't actually mine...it's the wife's. This is a Spartan Lite with blue transparent scales I gave her 20y ago, attached is a ResQme glass breaker/strap cutter.
Since I don't have have a Spartan of my own I swapped knives with her for the day.

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Reply #353 on: August 25, 2024, 12:36:01 AM
Day 24

Spartan Saturday

Statue of Liberty Spartan

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Reply #354 on: August 25, 2024, 01:50:52 AM
Day 24 : Sad SAK Saturday

A pair of sad SAKs right here. One of which was a real nail breaker. Couldn't get any of them open.



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Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Roxon tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Cadet 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 and post a photo of a fixed blade for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 12 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, carry a keychain tool with pliers, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days 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. Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (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 SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. ? 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. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Find him! Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Buck knife or tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Utility Knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) 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 Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Traditional Scout Knife (No SAK's Allowed) for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #355 on: August 25, 2024, 02:36:34 AM
Quote from: nate j on August 24, 2024, 06:28:15 AM
This Explorer gets a place in my pocket when I’m expecting Phillips screws.
:tu:

Quote from: IMR4198 on August 24, 2024, 12:32:44 PM
Spartans large and small.
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Quote from: Fireman on August 24, 2024, 01:26:19 PM
It was probably confiscated by some unromantic TSA officer.
Sounds about right!

Quote from: HarleyXJGuy on August 24, 2024, 06:32:19 PM
Good job everyone.
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Quote from: Noa Isumi on August 24, 2024, 10:08:28 PM
Cheating a little here, this isn't actually mine...
It's in your home, so it counts! I like the little glass breaker/strap cutter, too.

Another great day, y'awl! :2tu:

Day 24
Spartan Saturday

Here's another shot of the wood-scaled Spartan. It's the penultimate showing of stuff from the recent trade with BPRoberts. :hatsoff:

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

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!
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: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #356 on: August 25, 2024, 11:30:27 AM
Day 25
See Through Sunday

Ruby Tinker.  I walked up to the little spring that runs down by my house.  It used to be on the surface as it reached my lawn but has gone underground in recent years.  I put the Tinker beside the water, and it promptly slid in.  The water is less than two inches deep and maybe two feet wide, so finding the knife was no problem.  There are deer trails up to the water and across it, so the beasts drink here every day.  There is a pretty good stretch of fairly fast water that is still above ground before it goes subterranean.  Best wishes.  G
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Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different Wenger models in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads 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 fifteen (15) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for seven (7) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. ? Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (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 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 Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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.

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #357 on: August 25, 2024, 04:33:49 PM
Day 25

SideClip Sunday


Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of the Leatherman MiniTool 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 110 knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of a blood blister and Mr Pinchy (Gerber Multiplier) Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Buck 112 Ranger 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 LM Crunch  Multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a GEC knife and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the leatherman (supertool, core, hacks) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads 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 any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a new thread and post a picture of fire making kit or fire with a multitool Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Leatherman Pulse or ST200 and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #358 on: August 25, 2024, 04:37:00 PM
Day 24: Spartan

I think this is my last Spartan, and it has a little bit of a story to it. During the pandemic, I started a low-residency grad school program up in Maine. We were supposed to go in for a week in the summer, but the college decided to stay virtual into 2022. My wife has family in New England, so we drove up for a little road trip in 2021 anyway. One of the stops we made as Casco Bay Cutlery in Maine, where I bought this Spartan. I didn't really think a ton of it at the time, I just knew we were hoping to go camping more often. I wasn't sure where my old Hiker was (it turned up at my parents' eventually) and my wife and daughter didn't have any knives, so I got the Spartan and they got Tinkers to make sure we covered all our bases. Those were the first SAKs I bought as an adult, other than replacing the Classic on my keychain once or twice. I wound up browsing the SAK wiki in our hotel room one night on that trip, and eventually wound up here, with far too many SAKs.

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It's an older one. I forget if it was just NOS or if we fished it out of the TSA jar. Swapped the back scales in store (as they've been kind enough to do for several knives I've bought for various reasons) for one with a pin hole.

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I went to the craft store later that summer and bought a bunch of different kinds of pins to try in there. Settled on this fat head one. It'll fit with the corkscrew (but not the screwdriver) is easier to grab, and adds a little color.
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 a challenge thread and post a photo of a Victorinox 91mm XAVT/XL/XLT, 111mm Workchamp XL, Wenger/Delemont S54/Tool Chest Plus or Wenger Giant for thirty (30) consecutive days Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Find him! 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 Traditional Scout Knife (No SAK's Allowed) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 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 Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. Test,please ignore Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Case knife  for 30 days Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Participate and post a pic of your vintage SAK (1986 or earlier) everyday for 30 days. Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) Start a new thread and post a picture of fire making kit or fire with a multitool Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #359 on: August 25, 2024, 11:21:45 PM
DAY 25  Skeletool Sunday Redux

Skeletool  RX rode with me today.  :)

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Merit Badges 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. Start a new thread and post a photo of the keychain for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. For 30 consecutive days carry a SAK with a magnifying glass, and post a picture every day in the designated thread. 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 SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 12 different Wenger models in your collection Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a ratcheting tool, 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. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Buck 112 Ranger 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 and post a photo of the 110 knife for thirty (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 and post a photo of an Executive or Director 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 Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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