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A Gathering of Spartans 2025!

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Spartan Challenge month

September
2 (15.4%)
October
7 (53.8%)
November
4 (30.8%)
Other
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us Offline hsherzfeld

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #270 on: October 09, 2025, 05:58:29 AM
Day 7:

Did somebody say Rebellion?

The Streamlight MicroStream has been my EDC flashlight for about the past ten years.
Current SAKs: Explorer, SwissChamp, Handyman (modded), Climber, Super Tinker, Tinker, Woodsman (modded), Electrician, Pioneer, SwissTool, Executive, Ambassador, Champion Plus
Current Leatherman tools: PST, Original Wave, Wave, Wave+, Blast, Bond, Curl, Style PS, Micra

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us Offline hsherzfeld

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #271 on: October 09, 2025, 06:01:06 AM
Day 8:

Keeping with the Rebel Alliance theme.
Current SAKs: Explorer, SwissChamp, Handyman (modded), Climber, Super Tinker, Tinker, Woodsman (modded), Electrician, Pioneer, SwissTool, Executive, Ambassador, Champion Plus
Current Leatherman tools: PST, Original Wave, Wave, Wave+, Blast, Bond, Curl, Style PS, Micra

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #272 on: October 09, 2025, 07:22:38 AM
Ah, sorry folks. I let this one get away from me. Work has been busy, the kid has joined Cub Scouts, and I guess I thought this challenge was going to be in November for some reason.

I’ll have to bow out of this one. But y’all seem to be doing a great job!


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #273 on: October 09, 2025, 11:47:29 AM
Powernoodle Day 9


Powernoodle pocket dump.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #274 on: October 09, 2025, 11:54:50 AM
Day 9

Setting up a new toner with EvoWood 10.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #275 on: October 09, 2025, 02:14:49 PM
Day 11:

Opening a pack of (very) stale popcorn for my son, the corkscrew shows why it's so useful.

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #276 on: October 09, 2025, 02:15:35 PM
Gotta get me an Evo Wood...

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Setting up a new toner with EvoWood 10.
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us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #277 on: October 09, 2025, 03:08:55 PM
Exactly!
Day 11:

Opening a pack of (very) stale popcorn for my son, the corkscrew shows why it's so useful.

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us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #278 on: October 09, 2025, 03:09:53 PM
Day 9: Opening up a block of chocolate:D
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #279 on: October 09, 2025, 03:52:04 PM
9. In know- 2 words- Salad Bar!

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #280 on: October 09, 2025, 04:24:40 PM
Watching from the sidelines, doing great everyone!  :popcorn:

I carry a Camper as an EDC, and I very rarely use the wood saw, so essentially I'm using the toolset of the Spartan on the daily.  :tu:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #281 on: October 09, 2025, 05:44:55 PM
 :rofl: I tried and it doesn't help!
9. In know- 2 words- Salad Bar!

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us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #282 on: October 09, 2025, 05:46:25 PM
Thank you Lisa!  I love the Camper.  You're right, it's a Hiker friendly Spartan!
Watching from the sidelines, doing great everyone!  :popcorn:

I carry a Camper as an EDC, and I very rarely use the wood saw, so essentially I'm using the toolset of the Spartan on the daily.  :tu:
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #283 on: October 09, 2025, 06:17:56 PM
Day 9:

Cutting an apple.
Current SAKs: Explorer, SwissChamp, Handyman (modded), Climber, Super Tinker, Tinker, Woodsman (modded), Electrician, Pioneer, SwissTool, Executive, Ambassador, Champion Plus
Current Leatherman tools: PST, Original Wave, Wave, Wave+, Blast, Bond, Curl, Style PS, Micra

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #284 on: October 09, 2025, 06:33:07 PM
Day 9: ☀️


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #285 on: October 09, 2025, 06:52:35 PM
Day 9

Afternoon of day 8 was delivery central, and no time to check on packages :dunno:

Soccer game was tied in last seconds, late goal by my grandson’s team evened the score. OT, we lost 2-1. End of the season, and cold air had settled in. So in a way happy.

OFF to bed and after morning coffee and food, tackled the pile 😉. Pen blade on SPARTAN had the fun.

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A SIGNAL and Skeletool from LM’s member sale a weekend ago.  Slow shipping as expected. D

A SPARTAN from eBay? Wait that was to be a CLIMBER?!?!?

And, lastly, a REBAR via Prime Days special pricing, and no sheath even though if you dig deeply into the listing it does say one is included on Amazon site.  But overnight shipping :cheers:

PS: VICTORINOX - idea for future product deviation, MAKE THE PEN BLADE WITH A SERRATED BLADE!   Be fantastic for package opening tasks and
String and envelopes. Likely never need sharpening. 😎 :tu:
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #286 on: October 09, 2025, 06:58:12 PM
9. In know- 2 words- Salad Bar!

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That is good TONY!   Making holes down the line is good.

For me it is portion control.  Have made a couple holes deep on my everyday wear belts. In fact thinking about picking up a couple new ones (black and a brown), from my Amish leather harness maker.
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #287 on: October 09, 2025, 07:01:15 PM
Day 9

Afternoon of day 8 was delivery central, and no time to check on packages :dunno:

Soccer game was tied in last seconds, late goal by my grandson’s team evened the score. OT, we lost 2-1. End of the season, and cold air had settled in. So in a way happy.

OFF to bed and after morning coffee and food, tackled the pile 😉. Pen blade on SPARTAN had the fun.

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A SIGNAL and Skeletool from LM’s member sale a weekend ago.  Slow shipping as expected. D

A SPARTAN from eBay? Wait that was to be a CLIMBER?!?!?

And, lastly, a REBAR via Prime Days special pricing, and no sheath even though if you dig deeply into the listing it does say one is included on Amazon site.  But overnight shipping :cheers:

PS: VICTORINOX - idea for future product deviation, MAKE THE PEN BLADE WITH A SERRATED BLADE!   Be fantastic for package opening tasks and
String and envelopes. Likely never need sharpening. 😎 :tu:

you got some awesome tools there LC   :like:  :like:


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #288 on: October 09, 2025, 07:48:11 PM
The Streamlight MicroStream has been my EDC flashlight for about the past ten years.
I had a Stylus Pro. It was a good little flashlight until it inexplicably gave up the ghost. I never figured out why it did so.

Powernoodle pocket dump.
The No. 12 gets :2tu: from me. Mine has seen a lot of kitchen duty. And consider your flashlight mini challenge accepted.

Now I thought you would make good use of the cork screw considering your fancy knot tying skills making lanyards and such.
Good point. I made it happen.

Day 9

I put a couple of double overhand knots in this paracord and cinched them as tightly as I figured I could. The corkscrew is easily able to slip into the knot, and you can use a T-handle grip to pull enough cord to allow untying by hand.

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After the knots were untied, I cut the length of paracord in half.

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I'll finish up with this paracord as the Fixed Blade Challenge progresses.

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #289 on: October 09, 2025, 08:44:01 PM
Day 6. Great to see some Blue and some Black Spartans out there. I fancied another day in Black. Opened cereal packet but here we are in the garden.
Per Titanium Ad Tearoom.
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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #290 on: October 09, 2025, 09:03:31 PM
FLASH MOB MINI CHALLENGE FOR SATURDAY OCTOBER 11  (Image removed from quote.)

Your Mini Challenge for Saturday October 11 is to post a pic of a Victorinox Spartan with your favorite EDC light.  Legend points for posting a pic of something illuminated by that light.

This Mini Challenge has not been authorized by Emperor Rowland, and therefore constitutes an act of open rebellion against The Empire.   (Image removed from quote.)

Love the challenge Powernoodle. But Emperor Barry? I hope he's sorted out his new clothes  :rofl:
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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #291 on: October 10, 2025, 12:12:57 AM
Day 8
Using the cap lifter for a little refreshment.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #292 on: October 10, 2025, 02:17:48 AM
 :like:  :drink:
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us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #293 on: October 10, 2025, 04:10:53 AM
 :iagree: My kind of mail call!
you got some awesome tools there LC   :like:  :like:
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #294 on: October 10, 2025, 04:11:10 AM
 :cheers:
Day 8
Using the cap lifter for a little refreshment.
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #295 on: October 10, 2025, 09:33:18 AM
10. The little one has a scizzors- I think it wants to be a Climber when it grows up?

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #296 on: October 10, 2025, 01:30:01 PM
That's why my Camper is one of the least used SAKs in my lineup.

Watching from the sidelines, doing great everyone!  :popcorn:

I carry a Camper as an EDC, and I very rarely use the wood saw, so essentially I'm using the toolset of the Spartan on the daily.  :tu:
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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #297 on: October 10, 2025, 01:49:34 PM
Day 12:

Took the boys for a late afternoon cool-off at the pool.

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #298 on: October 10, 2025, 01:56:19 PM
Powernoodle Day 10


We are trying out some less expensive Amazon kitchen trash bags, which seem to be of good quality.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #299 on: October 10, 2025, 03:11:51 PM
REMINDER 

Saturday's (October 11) Mini Challenge is to post a pic of a Spartan with an EDC light.  You receive Legend points on your permanent record by also posting a pic of the light illuminating something - so take that pic this evening so you can post it tomorrow.

You know - if you are into it.   :cheers:







 

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