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Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025

us Offline lazar

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #270 on: February 12, 2025, 02:50:10 PM
Sorry folks, had to back out of this one.  My daughter was sick with Strep and then developed this PANDAS disorder, I've spent the last week or so taking care of her.  She's better now, pretty much back to her normal self, but man was it a wild ride.


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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #271 on: February 12, 2025, 03:34:47 PM
Yessir I know that guy!
   That's a good lookin Opinel.  I never did get a judgement whether or not the two tooth serrations on my Opinel DIY qualified as a Combo Edge or not.  I read a review for an Opinel like yours, Barry.  Some fellow used one of these that he borrowed while hiking a section of the Appalachian Trail.  Guy had sheepdogs.  He liked the one he borrowed so much; he bought his own. 
    Rained most of the day yestiddy.  Rained on and off all night.  More on the way.  Too warm for snow.  Just the right temperature for mud with a forecast for slickery slogginess.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #272 on: February 12, 2025, 03:35:37 PM
I hope she continues to get better.  You're in our prayers!
Sorry folks, had to back out of this one.  My daughter was sick with Strep and then developed this PANDAS disorder, I've spent the last week or so taking care of her.  She's better now, pretty much back to her normal self, but man was it a wild ride.
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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #273 on: February 12, 2025, 03:50:04 PM
Sorry folks, had to back out of this one.  My daughter was sick with Strep and then developed this PANDAS disorder, I've spent the last week or so taking care of her.  She's better now, pretty much back to her normal self, but man was it a wild ride.

Oh man!  So sorry to hear that but glad she's doing better.  Hate it when the kids get sick.  When they're bouncing off the walls and annoying me, I remind myself that I'd rather hear them doing all that ruckus than being sick.
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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #274 on: February 12, 2025, 03:50:55 PM
Day 11

All the butter knives were dirty so I had to improvise.

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #275 on: February 12, 2025, 04:30:35 PM
Day 11



Intersect of two hobbies of mine. I enjoy mucking about with a harmonica. I won't say I'm bad at it, but we'll just say my wife prefers I play when she's not home.  :rofl:


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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #276 on: February 12, 2025, 04:32:03 PM
I never did get a judgement whether or not the two tooth serrations on my Opinel DIY qualified as a Combo Edge or not.
At the risk of being labeled persnickety, my $0.02 is that it is not a combo edge…

Combo edge = partially serrated, which means part of the blade is serrated while the balance has a plain edge

While there are different designs for serrations, the wire cutting/stripping notches are not serrations (even though they may look similar if you squint), nor are they intended to be used in same fashion as serrations.



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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #277 on: February 12, 2025, 05:08:39 PM
Day 12

Still opening packages.

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #278 on: February 12, 2025, 10:26:00 PM
Mine feels that way when I play too  :facepalm:
Day 11

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Intersect of two hobbies of mine. I enjoy mucking about with a harmonica. I won't say I'm bad at it, but we'll just say my wife prefers I play when she's not home.  :rofl:
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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #279 on: February 12, 2025, 11:33:14 PM



Thats the situation where I say youd have to finesse the angle of attack,  just the outer plain edge through the paper.

Similar to sharpening a stick for toasting food over a campfire. Id just use the plain edge.

Engage the serrated part for synthetic materials like plastic.

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tbh that's what i did once i actually thought about it  :twak: the gerber is pretty small so it takes a bit of thought to just use the pe, something i was lacking  :rofl:

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #280 on: February 13, 2025, 03:47:26 AM
Day 13

Dug out the PST II to open a delivery….should go very well with the vodka I got earlier in the week :drink:

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #281 on: February 13, 2025, 04:28:00 AM
Day 12

The Case Large Stockman helped open some candy for a couple of my daughters.


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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #282 on: February 13, 2025, 04:31:07 AM
Day 12



The mini griptilian helping with dinner.

Mine feels that way when I play too  :facepalm:

The harmonica or another instrument? The harmonica being so small is nice, I can go play anywhere really, even sitting in the car when I'm in traffic.  :rofl:


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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #283 on: February 13, 2025, 05:19:29 AM
Day 12



The 551SBK and Arc kept me company today. The Griptilian cut some paracord that I used to fix the zipper on my hoody.

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #284 on: February 13, 2025, 05:30:54 AM
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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #285 on: February 13, 2025, 12:41:55 PM
Day 13

   Everybody be very careful today.  Thursday the 13th.  Not quite as deadly as Friday the 13th, and no slasher movie to go with it but still dangerous.  Be on the lookout for black cats.  Ladders just waiting for someone to walk under.  Undead next-door neighbors.  That last one might be just for my attention.  If I have any mail it will be soppy, unless the cute brunette was very careful about shutting the mailbox door.  Decided not to walk down in the driving rain the last couple of days to check the mailers and ads that usually populate my mailbox this time of month.  Last time out, I sneaked a side long look at the lair of Ms. Phoenix.  No car.  Sometimes it is there and sometimes it isn't.  No pattern to it at all. 
    I tried not to take more than a glance that direction.  One reason is I didn't want to fall into some necromantic brain trap where my will and consciousness would be sucked out and I would turn into a mindless semi-zombie.  The other was I was driving and her house is in a really sharp narrow curve in the road.  Gaze too long, even without witchcraft impediment, and you might wind up doing the humpity bump down a vertical drop of several stories.  Might walk down to the mailbox later today.  Carrying my Wingman, naturally.  I used the Leatherman to open a bag of Navy beans.  I like to cook a pot of the things now and then.  Cook enough for two or three days.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #286 on: February 13, 2025, 01:42:51 PM
Day 13

Had to resort to instant coffee today.

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #287 on: February 13, 2025, 03:14:25 PM
Day Twelve of Combo

Used the Delica to help rescue my breakfast burrito from its plastic wrappers.

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #288 on: February 13, 2025, 04:01:27 PM
Still raining here too Gary.  35 degrees and an ice skating rink under the water.  Beans are always good to have on hand!   My oldest had a Wingman for quite awhile.  I always thought it was built well and was handy. 

Jeff, at least it's good instant! ☕☕
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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #289 on: February 13, 2025, 04:02:52 PM
That looks like an older version EchoTech.  What are the date codes?
Day 13

Dug out the PST II to open a delivery….should go very well with the vodka I got earlier in the week :drink:

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Barry


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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #290 on: February 13, 2025, 04:05:25 PM
Day 13: Cutting more rings with the No 8.  Gets the job done!
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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #291 on: February 13, 2025, 04:06:37 PM
Yes, great job!  Sorry I missed your post.
Which one...the spoon?


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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #292 on: February 13, 2025, 09:10:32 PM
Day 13 of 30

Today doing some food prepping with comboblade

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #293 on: February 14, 2025, 02:40:25 AM
Day 13

Still mostly carrying the Endura



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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #294 on: February 14, 2025, 03:55:45 AM
Day 13



The serrated Griptilian helped me free two new to me multitools today. Both are rebrands of SOG Pocket Power Pliers. One is a Stanley MaxEdge and the second is a Harley Davidson Motortool. I choose to include them today since they both have combo edge blades. It is interesting that no where on the tool does it indicate that it was made by SOG. Both are marked made in USA, so most likely made in Lynwood Washington.

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #295 on: February 14, 2025, 03:58:31 AM
You've got a couple of good ones the JonesE!  I had a Lynnwood Pocket Power Pliers years ago, and it disappeared on me.  There's a difference between today's and the ones made 20+ years ago. 
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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #296 on: February 14, 2025, 05:04:53 AM
Day 13



The serrated Griptilian helped me free two new to me multitools today. Both are rebrands of SOG Pocket Power Pliers. One is a Stanley MaxEdge and the second is a Harley Davidson Motortool. I choose to include them today since they both have combo edge blades. It is interesting that no where on the tool does it indicate that it was made by SOG. Both are marked made in USA, so most likely made in Lynwood Washington.

JonesE

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #297 on: February 14, 2025, 06:07:03 AM
No more rain over here but the windchill factor made it 12°F this early morning when it was time for the kids to walk to school.  Wife decided it was best to drive them this morning. 

Day 12 - catch up

Forgot to post yesterday as I was wrapping the wife's Birthday present.  Couldn't find the scissors so I pressed this beast into service.  It actually performed very well in spite of it's size. 




Also did mail call.

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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #298 on: February 14, 2025, 06:08:50 AM
Day 13

Only had package duty and recycling today as I took out the wife for a Birthday lunch, then to pick up her cookie cake, then back home to cook her 3 cheese mac and cheese for dinner.  I offered to use the Magnus to cut the cookie cake.  She politely declined.



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Re: Combo Edge 30 Day Challenge - 2/1/2025 - 3/2/2025
Reply #299 on: February 14, 2025, 06:54:58 AM
Day Thirteen of Combo

Delica took a day off so the Gerber Chameleon could stepped in. Need to touch this one up as the sharpness is not quite up there.





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