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Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025

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us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #90 on: May 31, 2025, 09:40:00 PM
Looking great everyone!  I have a few joining in.  My first will be this pre 85 Explorer.  I'm waiting for a scissors spring to arrive, but that's no big deal.  This is going to be fun!
Barry
Merit Badges Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one red edc item, and post a photo every day for 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 a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a keychain tool with pliers, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. For 30 consecutive days carry a SAK with a magnifying glass, and post a picture every day in the designated thread. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread showing a photo of at least five BO tools Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 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 multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #91 on: May 31, 2025, 10:58:41 PM
Quote from: FolderBeholder on May 31, 2025, 09:23:57 PM
Thank you Vicman!  :cheers:


You are welcome, FoBe! :hatsoff:
Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 8 different Wenger models in your collection Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK 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 a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 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. 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 Victorinox 91mm XAVT/XL/XLT, 111mm Workchamp XL, Wenger/Delemont S54/Tool Chest Plus or Wenger Giant for thirty (30) consecutive days Start a new thread and post a photo of the 111mm sak for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 8 different 111mm models in your collection Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different 111mm models in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director 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. Start a new thread and post a photo of a Camper SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your camo SAK Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread and post a photo of the 110 knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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. Must start a thread with a photo of your stayglow SAK

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #92 on: May 31, 2025, 11:00:26 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on May 31, 2025, 09:40:00 PM
Looking great everyone!  I have a few joining in.  My first will be this pre 85 Explorer.  I'm waiting for a scissors spring to arrive, but that's no big deal.  This is going to be fun!

Nice pre 85 Explorer. Barry! :like: :2tu:
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #93 on: June 01, 2025, 02:35:53 AM
Looks that it'll be a really cool start, and a fun challenge already! Great selection VICMAN, and love that custom Lisa! Barry, that's one nice Explorer!
Some of my "participants" are "ready and accounted for". :salute:  [ You are not allowed to view this attachment ]  
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #94 on: June 01, 2025, 03:00:36 AM
I've always loved that knife Lisa.  A Compact Woodsman!
Quote from: FolderBeholder on May 31, 2025, 08:57:08 PM
Getting this custom SAK ready to begin the challenge tomorrow!
Barry
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #95 on: June 01, 2025, 03:01:00 AM
Thank you Vicman!  :hatsoff:
Barry
Merit Badges Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one red edc item, and post a photo every day for 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 a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a keychain tool with pliers, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. For 30 consecutive days carry a SAK with a magnifying glass, and post a picture every day in the designated thread. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread showing a photo of at least five BO tools Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 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 multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #96 on: June 01, 2025, 03:06:58 AM
Juan you have an amazing lineup for the month!  Thanks for the compliment!  It's an old grooved corkscrew Explorer that I picked up off the Bay for $5.
The only thing missing is the scissors spring, which I ordered today.  It has those wonderful old scales which I shined up a bit. 
This Challenge is not based on mag glass use, but I love the thread on Exploring your World with the Mag Glass so much that I'm going to do the month with at least one pic a day from the mag glass.  It's been awhile since my mag glass SAKs have seen use (including the Swisschamps)so I'm excited about this.  Get ready everyone, this is going to be fun! 
Quote from: Juan el Boricua on June 01, 2025, 02:35:53 AM
Looks that it'll be a really cool start, and a fun challenge already! Great selection VICMAN, and love that custom Lisa! Barry, that's one nice Explorer!
Some of my "participants" are "ready and accounted for". :salute:  [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Barry
Merit Badges Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one red edc item, and post a photo every day for 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 a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a keychain tool with pliers, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. For 30 consecutive days carry a SAK with a magnifying glass, and post a picture every day in the designated thread. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread showing a photo of at least five BO tools Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 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 multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #97 on: June 01, 2025, 03:14:22 AM
My fleet of mag glass marvels! Clockwise from the upper left is a 91-92 era Swiss Champ, followed by a black scaled newer Swiss Champ.  Immediately below it is a Yeoman, the Explorer, and an original Woodsman. 
Barry
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #98 on: June 01, 2025, 03:20:28 AM
Day 0: Just warming up.  The Explorer got a pick with one of my sheepdogs, Ursula.  This is a closeup of her coat, which actually works like Gortex to keep her dry while out droving sheep in England.  She and Art are Old English Sheepdogs.
Barry
Merit Badges Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one red edc item, and post a photo every day for 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 a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a keychain tool with pliers, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. For 30 consecutive days carry a SAK with a magnifying glass, and post a picture every day in the designated thread. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread showing a photo of at least five BO tools Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 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 multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #99 on: June 01, 2025, 04:02:49 AM
Day 1

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #100 on: June 01, 2025, 04:29:40 AM
Excellent Echotech! I love the Wonderful World of Wenger, especially the larger models!
Barry
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #101 on: June 01, 2025, 06:55:06 AM
Day 1

I’ll start the challenge with my tried and true Explorer I’ve had since fall 2022.  This SAK and a Spirit are my go to daily carry.  I have a backup with the sheath I believe I picked up a year later.  My wife also has one, which I gave her at some point the same year after she used mine quite a bit. 

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It was most used over the last two years doing some renovations on our last house and our new house.  This thing has seen quite the array of tasks most of which I never get around to documenting here. 

I’m going to try for each mag lens model to document the lens like Barry.  Also like Barry, I’ve used the mag lens to identify ticks, particularly nymphs. Most recently my kid had one attached to his neck. Thankfully it was out very quickly from digging itself in.  I thought I’d take a look at our very old hope chest today.

I’m also going to try to discuss the most used and also underrated tools for each model.  For the Explorer it’s certainly the mag lens and awl.  I find the awl very useful for pilot holes and this one has started countless.  The mag lens I find I need more frequently to see fine details my glasses just can’t help with.

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Next are the drivers.  The inline Phillips is the most used implement on this model.  It has removed and driven countless screws.  Hard to pickup the wear here but it’s fairly worn.  The large flat head has been very helpful as a pry bar and far exceeds what I think it can take.  It’s been the perfect size for large screws over the years.  The can opener flat head has opened many outlet and switch face plates as well as, well, opening many many cans.

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Both blades and the scissors are also very frequently used. I’m sure most of this challenge will have one of these used a day.  I have only had to sharpen the main blade a couple times, which I did very very carefully to keep the original bevel and mostly keep it up with a good stropping.  The tip is a little off.  The small blade needs a touch up. 

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Some of these things I’ve already said during the Explorer challenge , so it will be nice to compare to my Outdoorsman, Swisschamp, and XLT.

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #102 on: June 01, 2025, 10:49:48 AM
Well i decided to join this challenge .

1. Barry Rowland
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #103 on: June 01, 2025, 11:02:19 AM
Day 1 of 30

Today  SwissChamp mag got honor to start this challenge for me.

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #104 on: June 01, 2025, 01:51:19 PM
Quote from: Juan el Boricua on June 01, 2025, 02:35:53 AM
Looks that it'll be a really cool start, and a fun challenge already! Great selection VICMAN, and love that custom Lisa! Barry, that's one nice Explorer!
Some of my "participants" are "ready and accounted for". :salute:  [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]

Thank you , Juan! :hatsoff:

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #105 on: June 01, 2025, 01:52:37 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2025, 03:01:00 AM
Thank you Vicman!  :hatsoff:

You are welcome, Barry! :hatsoff:
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #106 on: June 01, 2025, 01:53:57 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2025, 03:14:22 AM
My fleet of mag glass marvels! Clockwise from the upper left is a 91-92 era Swiss Champ, followed by a black scaled newer Swiss Champ.  Immediately below it is a Yeoman, the Explorer, and an original Woodsman.

Nice fleet, Barry! :like: :2tu:
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #107 on: June 01, 2025, 01:54:54 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2025, 03:20:28 AM
Day 0: Just warming up.  The Explorer got a pick with one of my sheepdogs, Ursula.  This is a closeup of her coat, which actually works like Gortex to keep her dry while out droving sheep in England.  She and Art are Old English Sheepdogs.

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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #108 on: June 01, 2025, 01:55:53 PM
Quote from: Echotech on June 01, 2025, 04:02:49 AM
Day 1

Wenger Matterhorn

Nice Matterhorn and pic, Echotech! :like: :2tu:
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #109 on: June 01, 2025, 02:00:06 PM
Quote from: Grand_Banana on June 01, 2025, 06:55:06 AM
Day 1

I’ll start the challenge with my tried and true Explorer I’ve had since fall 2022.  This SAK and a Spirit are my go to daily carry.

The SAK and Spirit are a great combo for daily carry.

Nice pics, GB! :like: :2tu:
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #110 on: June 01, 2025, 02:01:40 PM
Quote from: Antti Lammi on June 01, 2025, 11:02:19 AM
Day 1 of 30

Today  SwissChamp mag got honor to start this challenge for me.


Nice pic, Antti Lammi! :like: :2tu:
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #111 on: June 01, 2025, 02:09:28 PM
DAY 1

My first SAK was this Victorinox Champion. It was my EDC knife until
the SwissChamp came out. Then I retired it.

I had collected knives since I was 8 years old, but I never saw a
real Swiss Army knife until I was in my 30's. I had not even heard
of Victorinox.

In 1982 I walked into a MacDonald Sales Center and saw this
Victorinox Champion.

I was totally in awe of the quality and number of tools and I bought
it on the spot.

I was hooked on SAKS! :ahhh

When I was growing up I had carried the top Western 901 camper in
the picture for years because of the extra tools, so you can imagine
how amazed I was when I saw all the tools of the Champion.

I was so impressed with the Champion, I ended up being a Victorinox Dealer from 1984 to 2005.

Click on the last picture for full picture.
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #112 on: June 01, 2025, 02:46:14 PM
Welcome aboard Antti! 
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #113 on: June 01, 2025, 02:47:51 PM
I think I've used the awl as a hole starter for self tapping screws and drilling than for anything else I've used it for.  It's a great tool. 
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #114 on: June 01, 2025, 02:49:32 PM
Thanks for sharing your story with us Vicman!  I knew you were a dealer, but I didn't know the story behind it.  That Champion is an amazing knife!
Barry
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #115 on: June 01, 2025, 02:52:26 PM
Day 1: A close up of a dandelion.  I love the gray framed mag lenses, but I have to admit the new version has a much larger (and easier to photograph) field of view.
Barry
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #116 on: June 01, 2025, 03:48:06 PM
Day 1

Honors for the "starting run" were given to the Emerald Explorer, as seen here helping out with the coffee and, its beauty shot.  [ You are not allowed to view this attachment ]  
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #117 on: June 01, 2025, 03:49:06 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2025, 02:49:32 PM
Thanks for sharing your story with us Vicman!  I knew you were a dealer, but I didn't know the story behind it.  That Champion is an amazing knife!

You are welcome, Barry! :hatsoff:

I have collected knives since I was 8 years old and it is amazing that I never saw a Swiss Army knife until I was 31. :)
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #118 on: June 01, 2025, 03:49:25 PM
Day 1

This kit gives me a lot of utility, especially with the Olight Mini flashlight attached to the lanyard.
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.
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Re: Magnifying Glass Challenge - June 2025
Reply #119 on: June 01, 2025, 03:50:13 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on June 01, 2025, 02:52:26 PM
Day 1: A close up of a dandelion.  I love the gray framed mag lenses, but I have to admit the new version has a much larger (and easier to photograph) field of view.

Great pic, Barry! :like: :2tu:
Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 8 different Wenger models in your collection Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK 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 a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 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. 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 Victorinox 91mm XAVT/XL/XLT, 111mm Workchamp XL, Wenger/Delemont S54/Tool Chest Plus or Wenger Giant for thirty (30) consecutive days Start a new thread and post a photo of the 111mm sak for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 8 different 111mm models in your collection Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different 111mm models in your collection Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director 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. Start a new thread and post a photo of a Camper SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your camo SAK Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread and post a photo of the 110 knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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. Must start a thread with a photo of your stayglow SAK

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