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A Gathering of Spartans 2025!

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Spartan Challenge month

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us Offline Farmer X

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #450 on: October 16, 2025, 04:18:17 AM
Trying to decide on that special one?
I'm looking for just the right candidate: one whose tools didn't see much use, but spent enough time in a pocket that its scales became at least moderately worn.

My main regret about SAKs is that the blades don’t take a patina.
:iagree: My Opinel No. 12 and Case 3137 with a CV blade have both developed pretty nice patina.
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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: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #451 on: October 16, 2025, 06:01:12 AM
Day 15

More awl use...scraping out caulking on an outdoor light fixture. No pics of that, but the awl has proved useful in this challenge a few times.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #452 on: October 16, 2025, 11:36:05 AM
16. Spartan thanks the good folks out in PA  :tu:   

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #453 on: October 16, 2025, 12:26:41 PM
Day 18:

A double office coffe to jump start the day.

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #454 on: October 16, 2025, 12:29:06 PM
Powernoodle Day 16


The scissors-only Victorinox Companion X pairs well with the Spartan.  It can also be had in gold or red.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #455 on: October 16, 2025, 12:53:51 PM
Powernoodle Day 16

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The scissors-only Victorinox Companion X pairs well with the Spartan.  It can also be had in gold or red.


I’m carrying one of those myself and I like using it. It’s a different sensation to have a full size pair of scissors in such a thin handle, and I really like my thinner Alox SAKs these days.

In my pocket pouch it forms part of a Victorinox triple threat, alongside an Alox Cadet and a Swiss Card in the back of the pouch. The only thing I’m missing that I’d really like to have is the 93mm awl, but then you are getting into thicker knives again.


us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #456 on: October 16, 2025, 03:30:14 PM
Day 16: KP!
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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #457 on: October 16, 2025, 05:37:10 PM
A busy few days but here's yesterday (no uses) and today (green tea)
Per Titanium Ad Tearoom.
Apex predator of fruit cake


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #458 on: October 16, 2025, 05:47:36 PM
Day 15:

I gave the Spartan a good strop.
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

Boomer Sooner!


us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #459 on: October 16, 2025, 06:52:34 PM
Looking good!! 
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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #460 on: October 16, 2025, 07:17:02 PM
 :iagree:
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 #461 on: October 16, 2025, 07:21:13 PM
Day 16

Over the peak, downhill from here, plus a few obstacles!

Today clouds have cleared, cool and unfortunately not enough moisture fell yesterday.

Yet, it is a beautiful day in the backyard, watching the leaves dropping in a rhythmic pattern.

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If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

A SMART man always knows what to say!
   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


ca Offline Kenj111

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #462 on: October 16, 2025, 10:31:52 PM
Day 15:   8)

@loopcutter great idea to use zipper pulls in the key ring , that's awesome I might pick some up for that purpose!  :tu:

@powernoodle those Companion X , scissor only models look interesting! I was thinking about getting the gold one as my next purchase. Something wild about a gold , scissors only SAK !


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #463 on: October 16, 2025, 10:37:43 PM
Day 16


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #464 on: October 16, 2025, 11:16:01 PM
Day 16

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #465 on: October 17, 2025, 12:19:35 AM
Day 16

The small blade does even better on receipt paper.

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USN 2000-2006

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

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!


us Offline psyjohn

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #466 on: October 17, 2025, 02:37:54 AM
Day 16
Not much use today. I did cut up a drink straw to save a turtle.


us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #467 on: October 17, 2025, 03:15:37 AM
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Day 16

Over the peak, downhill from here, plus a few obstacles!

Today clouds have cleared, cool and unfortunately not enough moisture fell yesterday.

Yet, it is a beautiful day in the backyard, watching the leaves dropping in a rhythmic pattern.

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #468 on: October 17, 2025, 06:57:46 AM
17. Sweet tooth Part 2

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #469 on: October 17, 2025, 12:17:26 PM
Day 19:

Slow day at the office, vanity pic instead.

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #470 on: October 17, 2025, 01:05:46 PM
Powernoodle Day 17


Opening a light for my mother.


us Offline Barry Rowland

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #471 on: October 17, 2025, 03:28:10 PM
 :drool:
17. Sweet tooth Part 2

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #472 on: October 17, 2025, 03:28:45 PM
Good for you PN!
Powernoodle Day 17

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #473 on: October 17, 2025, 03:29:07 PM
Great pic!
Day 19:

Slow day at the office, vanity pic instead.

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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #474 on: October 17, 2025, 03:30:08 PM
Day 17: Opening some instant jet fuel this morning ☕☕
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #475 on: October 17, 2025, 03:33:07 PM
Day 16

The Serrated blade has a tough workout yesterday opening the box of a new compressor.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #476 on: October 17, 2025, 03:39:49 PM
Gotta love that blade Tony!!
Barry


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #477 on: October 17, 2025, 06:57:04 PM
Day 17

Opening a bottle of white wine.


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #478 on: October 17, 2025, 07:28:57 PM
Day 17

The Silver Tech is one of my favorite SPARTANS.

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The scales are just a great alternative to the standard RED.   So much so, I could not resist a CLIMBER and then last night a EXPLORER.

YET, as pictured two of my alternative  SPARTANS IN 85 and 84 mm size.

In the tween challenge I really grew fond of the EVO 10 and then during the MacGyver challenge I was pointed to a SPORTSMAN model.   Both sport fingernail files in place of the pen blade, yet tick every other box for me. Scale tools, AWL & CorkScrew.

Also, in same challenges respectfully, I purchased a EVO 14 for the scissors (Wenger style) and a TOURIST which almost SPARTAN’s little bother, minus a keyring and scale tools.

What good a challenge if you do not learn something new, about your tools or even your preference!
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

A SMART man always knows what to say!
   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


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Re: A Gathering of Spartans 2025!
Reply #479 on: October 17, 2025, 07:36:38 PM
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