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The Almighty Paperclip
on: March 16, 2025, 04:45:24 PM
Reading through the MacGyver Challenge thread, I got to thinking about the almighty paperclip.

1. Who carries one daily?
2. What size / style?
3. How do you carry?
4. Have you had to deploy in an EDC scenario?

And sure, why not, poat picss too!
« Last Edit: March 16, 2025, 06:15:05 PM by Ozark75 »

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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #1 on: March 17, 2025, 02:20:20 AM
    I have been carrying a clip for some time.  I am not sure how long.  It stays inside a little oval change carrier.  I keep a few coins, two spare keys, and a couple of safety pins. 
    I did use a paper clip I was carrying several times at the local public library.  It came in handy to release stuck DVD drives.  I showed their tech how to do it.  He was surprised.  I saw a lady take her newly acquired library card and slide it in a floppy disc slot.... ?.  Thought that was how she was supposed to log in.  I might have had to help with that one.  I don't remember.  Floppies are a thing of the past now.  Not remembered with affection, either.
    I will say that the safety pins are likely more useful than a paper clip.  I emptied my little change pouch and found the paper clip was still in there.  A green one.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #2 on: March 17, 2025, 03:42:32 AM
I learned how to pick some locks with paper clips when I worked in the penitentiary.
Addicted to sharp pointy things.
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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #3 on: March 17, 2025, 10:55:28 AM
So Ozark, are you going to finally take the MacGyver challenge?  Still time to sign up.  Might not ever do this one again.  If you still want a picture of my paperclip, I can oblige.  Let me know.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #4 on: March 19, 2025, 01:19:09 AM
Quote from: IMR4198 on March 17, 2025, 10:55:28 AM
So Ozark, are you going to finally take the MacGyver challenge?  Still time to sign up.  Might not ever do this one again.  If you still want a picture of my paperclip, I can oblige.  Let me know.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Im not sure if I qualify. I dont carry duct tape and I only have 58mm SAK's and a Bantam (and of course paperclip). I know that wouldn't stop MacGyver, but I should at least upgrade my SAK optiona first. But maybe I could enter with a minichamp and paperclip only.

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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #5 on: March 19, 2025, 01:29:12 AM
   Carrying duct tape is a snap.  All you do is take an old plastic card (ID, old bank card, or membership card) and wrap a couple of turns of duct tape around it.  Friend Marlowe carries it every day already.  Some others do too.  Nobody will be carrying a whole roll of duct tape.  Although it would be easy with a pack.
    A big part of a challenge is figuring out how to make something work.  Not always simple.  It is supposed to be a challenge, after all.  That's why we don't have a badge for 30 day cookie eating.  Or a 30 day get out of bed challenge.  Give it some thought.  The hardest part of a challenge is making the daily post and photo.  I have found that carrying the SAK or multi or whatever is the easy part.  Can't give up before you start.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #6 on: March 19, 2025, 01:30:03 AM
Isn't she pretty?

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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #7 on: March 19, 2025, 01:40:36 AM
Quote from: IMR4198 on March 19, 2025, 01:29:12 AM
30 day cookie eating.  Or a 30 day get out of bed challenge.

The first one is much easier than the second one. :cry:
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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #8 on: March 19, 2025, 01:43:19 AM
Quote from: Ozark75 on March 19, 2025, 01:19:09 AM
Im not sure if I qualify. I dont carry duct tape and I only have 58mm SAK's and a Bantam (and of course paperclip). I know that wouldn't stop MacGyver, but I should at least upgrade my SAK options first. But maybe I could enter with a minichamp and paperclip only.

We do not discriminate. Any SAK qualifies, and for this challenge, any kind of adhesive tape is ok too. Roll a little tape around an old card like Gary said, or around a lollipop stick or something, and you're good to go. :tu:
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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #9 on: March 19, 2025, 07:48:02 AM
 :whistle: :whistle: me who carries whole roll of tape (gaffa) in my edc bag
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Re: The Almighty Paperclip
Reply #10 on: March 21, 2025, 03:20:32 PM
Quote from: ReamerPunch on March 19, 2025, 01:43:19 AM
We do not discriminate. Any SAK qualifies, and for this challenge, any kind of adhesive tape is ok too. Roll a little tape around an old card like Gary said, or around a lollipop stick or something, and you're good to go. :tu:

I decided to go for it. I posted on the MacGyver Challenge thread. I am probably going to go with the minichamp. I am probably ordering a compact soon. If I do, and it arribes in time, the compact will be my official entry. And, I have already started carrying duct tape with my paperclip. I should be all set.

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