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December 2025 Tool Box Challenge

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #660 on: December 25, 2025, 01:02:47 AM
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Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different Wenger models in your collection 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for seven (7) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK 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 tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. ? Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #661 on: December 25, 2025, 01:14:57 AM
Quote from: nate j on December 24, 2025, 03:07:09 AM
I don’t believe we have seen a Christy Knife in this challenge yet.  Perhaps some of our friends have never seen one.
It's been a while since I've seen one...if ever! :like:

Quote from: LoopCutter on December 24, 2025, 06:02:23 AM
Work knife
And Norman Rockwell? :think:

Quote from: fullbreakfast on December 24, 2025, 09:25:06 AM
I didn’t count, clean, measure and label them.
That sounds like something I'd do.

Quote from: WECSOG on December 24, 2025, 08:14:49 PM
I swapped out my Black Cat knife for my Douk-Douk.
Lots of good stuff in that photo! :tu:

Day 24

Another machinist's rule, this one bearing a logo.

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It is graduates in whole and half millimeters. No big deal.

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But it's extremely rare that I measure down to 10ths or 50ths of an inch.

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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: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #662 on: December 25, 2025, 01:39:10 AM
Day 24

At Daughter’s for Christmas Eve and morning.

Being spoiled, good food!

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Case 75 is my tool of choice

From her yard
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At Sunset…

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

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #663 on: December 25, 2025, 01:58:42 AM
   I'm happy for you.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different Wenger models in your collection 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for seven (7) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK 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 tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. ? Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #664 on: December 25, 2025, 02:22:50 AM
Quote from: IMR4198 on December 25, 2025, 01:58:42 AM
   I'm happy for you.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Thank you, has been a new tradition since I have been solo.  Oldest daughter claim me for Christmas and since she lives opposite side of county not practical to drive back and forth.

Boys being first responders, usually one works every Eve day as nd other on Christmas Day.   Other daughter visits in-laws in Ohio.  Nobody fighting over dad.

I hope you and awl others that are part of MTo have a joyous holiday or get to hug their loved ones.
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #665 on: December 25, 2025, 09:25:20 AM
Dad taught me to hold on to usable hardware.  I also learned how to hammer out nails so they can be reused.  While I haven't hammered out nails since I was a kid, I keep my assortment of bolts, screws, washers, and nuts in an assortment of containers ranging from large plastic containers, to bean dip containers, old ham containers, and an odd heavy duty zip-loc bag.  I should really consider standardizing everything to maybe mayonnaise jars.   :think:

@fullbreakfast - That cake looks and sounds delicious!

@LoopCutter- That's a beautiful sunset.  Always good to spend it with family.


Day 23- catch up

Used both my Buck and Amazon special to cut down these boxes for recycling.

May the best of your past, be the worst of your future.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #666 on: December 25, 2025, 09:28:10 AM
Day 24

We were busy the whole day between cleaning house, going to service, and cooking up a storm.  Here's a glamour shot of my flashlights in rotation, that I never post a picture of even though I use them so much.   :facepalm:




This was my pocket carry for today.  Going to add my stubby and Wilde pliers for Christmas day just to be safe.

May the best of your past, be the worst of your future.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #667 on: December 25, 2025, 09:51:10 AM
Day 25 and Merry Christmas!

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Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in the Challenge thread and post a photo of a Flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge, carry a fire-starting item and post a picture daily  (in use if possible) for 30 days. Lighters, matches, ferro rods, fire pistons, Signal, candles, sparkers, tinder, stoves, bowdrill sets. Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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 and post a photo of  a Bladeless Multitool for 30 days For each of the 30 days, or for as many as you are able to, post a picture of: Progress- Meals- Activities- Gear and participate in the thread and encourage each other. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive 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 a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Roxon tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 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. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a ratcheting tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. ? Create and post MTO-oriented and tool-based memes in the main meme thread. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a modular tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Find him!

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #668 on: December 25, 2025, 11:04:27 AM
Day 25

    I was waiting outside of the public library one day when a nutjob came up to me and started talking.  He called my attention to the contrails of planes overhead.  "See all those Xs overhead?  That's where they are Xing us out by spraying everyone with chemicals." 
    Guy was 40 maybe.  Clean white shirt.  Overweight.  Well groomed.  Sort of fellow you would find managing an office somewhere.  Accountant maybe.  I felt a little like talking in a metallic monotone and informing him it was my people from the planet Dewlap doing this, but decided that wrestling with this brainless blob outside the public library would gain nothing. 
    He went on with some brainless blah blah blah, but by then I had turned off the storage units in my brain.  Got to keep out as much crapola as you can.  I don't know which way he went in the library, but I made sure he wasn't near me.  I'm allergic to stoopid.  It makes me giggle. 
     I left out a can of tuna and some Pepperidge Farms bagged stuffing for the vermin.  I might look around outside later to see if one of Santa's drones left something.  If it was anything edible, it's already gone.  I didn't buy food yestiddy, so I will cut this short and make some biscuits (scones) for breakfast.  Probably split them open and put in some scrambled egg and cheese.  Maybe a little ham.  Yummers. 
Best wishes.  G
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #669 on: December 25, 2025, 11:56:20 AM
Day 25



Merry Christmas one and all!



I think that damn squirrel is after my knife. Christmas spirit only goes so far you little varmint!



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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #670 on: December 25, 2025, 04:40:58 PM
    I wanted to give everyone a nice infrared photo of a raccoon having its early Christmas dinner of tuna, but I couldn't find any batteries on sale locally.  Fortunately I will be able to supply an artist's impression of the same.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #671 on: December 25, 2025, 04:49:44 PM
Day 25

M E R R Y
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Received a gift from my daughter’s family, a new rucksack, for excursions through airports or whatever adventures I can imagine.

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

Hope yours is as good!

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Merit Badges 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 a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Cadet and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo 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. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with photos of a Japanese made PST in your collection Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc 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 Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Utility Knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a GEC knife and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Leatherman Micra  for 30 days Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 days Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #672 on: December 25, 2025, 06:42:39 PM
   I like the color of your new rucksack.  I have been having connection problems here for a few days.  I get a signal that MTO refuses to connect, then the connection usually goes through anyway in a few seconds.  Also had to reset a circuit breaker.  It let my compooter starve for electricity and it took some head scratching to figure it out. 
   It is a very un-Christmas like 70F degrees here.  Might be a couple of degrees shy.  I was bombarded by a wasp yestiddy.  I will shut this down and take a walk.  I haven't checked the mail for several days.  Might be some new, interesting bills or pleas for money.  Best wishes.  G
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Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different Wenger models in your collection 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for seven (7) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK 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 tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. ? Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #673 on: December 25, 2025, 07:26:53 PM
Thank you Gary, it is a khaki!
Merry Christmas to you!

The site connection errors have been seen by me as well. A retry sometimes works, or sometimes have to back out and try the link in the notification link.

Temps warmer here as well currently 44 F in Indiana northeast.
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Merit Badges 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 a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Cadet and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo 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. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with photos of a Japanese made PST in your collection Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc 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 Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Utility Knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a GEC knife and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Leatherman Micra  for 30 days Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 days Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #674 on: December 25, 2025, 09:30:24 PM
Day 25

Merry Christmas, friends!
I'll start with the second from the top: my Condor Village Parang. I've had it exactly one year today; my wife gave it to me for Christmas last year. I've shown it here before; I think it was during the Anything Goes Challenge.

Top, just above the Parang is some kind of bolo that I was told was from World War One. It looks old enough. I'm showing it here with the Parang because it is similar in design and purpose. It is slightly longer and its spine is thicker at 0.337 inch vs. the Parang's .020 inch. So almost twice as thick. This is one heavy duty chopper!

Also pictured is another Condor: their version of the Nessmuk. Both it and the Parang are of 1075 carbon steel. The bolo is probably of similar composition.

The radio is a Kenwood TK-280, VHF. It was originally a fire department radio, but I reprogrammed it to operate on the 2M ham band (not HAM btw; it's not an acronym. Just thought I'd throw that in there.  :facepalm: ). Next to that is a Minimag LED. And of course, my trusty Visegrips.
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Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a 'folding hunter' knife that isn't a Buck 110 for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of camping, including those showing preferred camping equipment Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different 111mm models in your collection Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread showing photos of at least 3 different sporks in use Start a new thread with photos of your slasher/chopper/machete knives in use Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different firearms and at least one (1) photo of target (firearms)  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 Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread with photos of your zip ties in use

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #675 on: December 25, 2025, 09:37:07 PM
Monday 29th Mini Challenge

For the last mini challenge, post a photo of a toolbox/toolbag. Preferably open, so we can see all the goodness inside. It can be as little as an edc pouch, to a full blown tool storage cabinet.

If you do not own any specific tool storage options, post a picture of your tool drawer.

Gary is this challenge's host, so it is up to him to decide if any SAKs etc in the toolbox/bag will violate the rules or not. So let's wait for him to clarify. :salute:
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in the Challenge thread and post a photo of a Flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge, carry a fire-starting item and post a picture daily  (in use if possible) for 30 days. Lighters, matches, ferro rods, fire pistons, Signal, candles, sparkers, tinder, stoves, bowdrill sets. Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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 and post a photo of  a Bladeless Multitool for 30 days For each of the 30 days, or for as many as you are able to, post a picture of: Progress- Meals- Activities- Gear and participate in the thread and encourage each other. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive 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 a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Roxon tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 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. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a ratcheting tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. ? Create and post MTO-oriented and tool-based memes in the main meme thread. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a modular tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Find him!

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #676 on: December 25, 2025, 09:54:50 PM
   I think we might allow whatever is in the box or pouch to just speak for itself.  Anything goes for this one.  That way we will get a full picture of what your tool selection really looks like.  Reality, right?  Using or carrying a multi is still not allowed, but we won't quibble about a photo.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different Wenger models in your collection 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for seven (7) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK 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 tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. ? Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #677 on: December 25, 2025, 10:05:36 PM
   Just so you know, I won't be showing a photo of any SAK or multi in my entry for friend ReamerPunch's challenge.  Just single use tools.  Caesar's wife must be held to a higher standard. 
   Everyone remember that we do have a mini-challenge for tomorrow (Dec 26).  Nate J has already spelled out his requirements.  No photos of multis for this one.  Just like always.  Best wishes.  G
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Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different Wenger models in your collection 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for seven (7) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK 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 tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. ? Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #678 on: December 25, 2025, 10:07:17 PM
 :cheers: :salute:

Our generous, wise, and dare I say handsome host has spoken. Post a photo of your toolbox/toolbag with anything it normally has in it. :tu:
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in the Challenge thread and post a photo of a Flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge, carry a fire-starting item and post a picture daily  (in use if possible) for 30 days. Lighters, matches, ferro rods, fire pistons, Signal, candles, sparkers, tinder, stoves, bowdrill sets. Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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 and post a photo of  a Bladeless Multitool for 30 days For each of the 30 days, or for as many as you are able to, post a picture of: Progress- Meals- Activities- Gear and participate in the thread and encourage each other. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive 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 a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Roxon tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 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. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a ratcheting tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. ? Create and post MTO-oriented and tool-based memes in the main meme thread. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a modular tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Find him!

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #679 on: December 25, 2025, 10:14:46 PM
Quote from: LoopCutter on December 25, 2025, 01:39:10 AM
Being spoiled, good food!
Happy to hear that!

Quote from: AzteCypher on December 25, 2025, 09:28:10 AM
Here's a glamour shot of my flashlights in rotation, that I never post a picture of even though I use them so much.
Do I see a theme there? :think: An occasional in-use photo would be neat.

Quote from: fullbreakfast on December 25, 2025, 11:56:20 AM
I think that damn squirrel is after my knife. Christmas spirit only goes so far you little varmint!
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Quote from: IMR4198 on December 25, 2025, 04:40:58 PM
I wanted to give everyone a nice infrared photo of a raccoon having its early Christmas dinner of tuna, but I couldn't find any batteries on sale locally.  Fortunately I will be able to supply an artist's impression of the same.
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Quote from: WECSOG on December 25, 2025, 09:30:24 PM
The radio is a Kenwood TK-280, VHF. It was originally a fire department radio, but I reprogrammed it to operate on the 2M ham band.
I have a CCrane CCRadio 2E, which is capable of picking up the 2-meter ham band. I've never had good luck with receiving transmissions on that band (my guess is that's due to all the brick structures), but I did once pick up some guy yammering on about SD cards. I'll take a guess that you have better luck.

Quote from: ReamerPunch on December 25, 2025, 09:37:07 PM
For the last mini challenge, post a photo of a toolbox/toolbag.
Mini-challenge accepted! The photo I originally planned for day 30 will be posted on the 29th instead.

Day 25

The Milwaukee Fastback got put to work today. I wanted to preserve the card back, so the plastic bubble was cut away.

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These Micro Machines served out 30 years in their plastic and card-stock prison. Now they are free to occasionally tear around the desktop and dining room table, though they'll spend most of their time in the desk hutch. The car on the left was held in the package by a rather obnoxious clip (the other two were easier to finally free).

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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!
Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread or Post in a Challenge Thread and post a photo of a Spartan  for 30 days Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc 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. Find him! Participate in a Challenge thread, carry knife/tool with a blade 4" or longer, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Utility Knife for thirty (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. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your zip ties in use

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #680 on: December 25, 2025, 10:28:52 PM
Quote from: Farmer X on December 25, 2025, 10:14:46 PM
I have a CCrane CCRadio 2E, which is capable of picking up the 2-meter ham band. I've never had good luck with receiving transmissions on that band (my guess is that's due to all the brick structures), but I did once pick up some guy yammering on about SD cards. I'll take a guess that you have better luck.
Yeah I've had a lot of fun with 2M over the years. The handheld radios don't work great in my house because I live in the boonies and not very close to any repeaters, but I have a bigger radio and an outside antenna and can get into several repeaters with that. And, I can reach a few repeaters with the handheld if I'm out and about.

I like that Milwaukee utility knife. I keep meaning to post up my utility knives, but haven't gotten around to it yet.
Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a 'folding hunter' knife that isn't a Buck 110 for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of camping, including those showing preferred camping equipment Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different 111mm models in your collection Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread showing photos of at least 3 different sporks in use Start a new thread with photos of your slasher/chopper/machete knives in use Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different firearms and at least one (1) photo of target (firearms)  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 Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread with photos of your zip ties in use

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #681 on: December 25, 2025, 11:32:40 PM
Day 25

Merry Christmas all!

Couldn’t resist sharing my Christmas gifts from my 8 y.o. twins:

- Mini-precision screwdriver set w/ key chain pouch

- Functional “Bravest Dad Ever” LED flashlight

They know me pretty well… :D
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #682 on: December 25, 2025, 11:47:22 PM
Good stuff.  Dad is proud and rightfully so.  Best wishes.  G
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Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different Wenger models in your collection 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for seven (7) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK 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 tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. ? Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #683 on: December 26, 2025, 01:43:22 AM
That screwdriver set is pretty cool! :like:
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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #684 on: December 26, 2025, 07:14:04 AM
day 20


Merit Badges  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a modular tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the Leatherman MiniTool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included)

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #685 on: December 26, 2025, 07:14:42 AM
Day 21

Merit Badges  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a modular tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the Leatherman MiniTool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included)

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #686 on: December 26, 2025, 07:23:34 AM
Day 22

Here's a weird one I just got for free.  A sizing tool for a jeweler to measuring customers ring fingers.  It was in a drawer of a small table that I picked up from a store that was being demolished.  I have absolutely no clue if I will be able to use it for anything, but i think it's cool.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #687 on: December 26, 2025, 11:31:32 AM
Day 26 Mini Challenge :cheers:

Green Engineer PZ-58 pliers. For how unique the tool is, it is surprisingly useful. In addition to regular things like gripping and cutting, it can also grab things inline, like a Leatherman knurled screw. I like that feature a lot, and have used it many times for stubborn screws, tiny imperial Allen screws for which I had no driver, mangled screws on used tools, even broken screws, where the head had broken off.

Red Knipex 0821145 pliers. Just an awesome rather small pair of pliers. Comfortable, solid, good gripping.

Homemade: That thing is a Yamaha drum key square driver, which I modified into a 1/4" bit driver with added magnet and retention collar with ball bearing. It has not proven all that useful however, as it is quite heavy for edc, and a t-handle, so awkward to carry on keys or stuff in a pouch, and not that ideal for multiple screws. But it works, looks nice and I am happy with how it turned out.
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in the Challenge thread and post a photo of a Flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge, carry a fire-starting item and post a picture daily  (in use if possible) for 30 days. Lighters, matches, ferro rods, fire pistons, Signal, candles, sparkers, tinder, stoves, bowdrill sets. Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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 and post a photo of  a Bladeless Multitool for 30 days For each of the 30 days, or for as many as you are able to, post a picture of: Progress- Meals- Activities- Gear and participate in the thread and encourage each other. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive 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 a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Roxon tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 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. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a ratcheting tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. ? Create and post MTO-oriented and tool-based memes in the main meme thread. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a modular tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Find him!

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #688 on: December 26, 2025, 11:43:10 AM
Day 26

     Mini-challenge day.  This one didn't get much advertising.  We will see who has been reading the posts and who has been sleeping in class.  Red and green items.  The thing I found most useful was the mini flashlight.  Especially so, after I thought a giant toad had crept out from under the floor and eaten my everyday black flashlight.  That may or may not have actually happened.  Not much proof either way.  The least useful tool was probably the cute mini pliers.  I haven't used them a time this month.  Not much plying. 
     I carried or used the other stuff a little.  I cleaned up the cat's paw and other red items.  Rusty and neglected.  I actually carried the Camillus stock knife a day.  I got it from my old uncle with no handles on it.  I made the red ones from a worthless flashlight he also gave me.  He never cleaned up a knife after using it or wasted a single drop of oil on anything.  Sharpened his knives by scrubbing them on a concrete step, I suppose.  Consequently, all his stuff was ruined long before its time. 
     I read once that in the 1940s Remington made a statement that a pocketknife had a useful life of around 6 months.  There must have been a lot more people then like my old Uncle Rob.  I did use the green pen some also.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Merit Badges Start a new thread with photos of at least 5 different Wenger models in your collection 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Complete a 30 day challenge for carrying a different Multi tool each day of the week based on one of the daily carry threads Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your EDC watch Must start new thread with photos of multitools (Magazine/Catalogue type photos) Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for seven (7) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a 100mm or 108mm SAK and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. 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. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK 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 tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. ? Must update or add a page on SAKWiki Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of at least 6 SAKs of different frame lengths and/or shapes in your collection. Eg 58mm, 74mm, 84mm regular, 84mm slim, 85mm etc Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use 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.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #689 on: December 26, 2025, 05:04:12 PM
A couple of great mini-challenge entries so far.  Looking forward to more!
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Buck knife or tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the 110 knife for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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