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Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026

fi Offline Antti Lammi

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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #120 on: January 05, 2026, 12:02:08 PM
Day 5 of 30

Today with my Camo BO Fuse and P3

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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #121 on: January 05, 2026, 01:43:10 PM
Day 5

Mini challenge



Small but capable, mini Cobra and Fallkniven U4.


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #122 on: January 05, 2026, 01:45:04 PM
Day 5 of 30

Today with my Camo BO Fuse and P3

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That Fuse has seen some action!


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #123 on: January 05, 2026, 01:45:22 PM
Day 5 + mini challenge

One sharp & one non sharp!

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Could not select which image to share, so both is a choice.

Parker pen, plus ROUGH RYDER COPPERHEAD in Black Micarta / Red liners. (Highland series).  And, a ThorFire beam projector😉
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: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #124 on: January 05, 2026, 02:44:48 PM
That Fuse has seen some action!

Actually light did some tricks and it shows very worn, i have used this Fuse maybe under gen times while i have owned it. Usually it sits on drawer on a camo sheat.
Here is bit better picture of it

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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #125 on: January 05, 2026, 02:50:26 PM
Actually light did some tricks and it shows very worn, i have used this Fuse maybe under gen times while i have owned it. Usually it sits on drawer on a camo sheat.
Here is bit better picture of it

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I see now it was a pattern of light making it look chewed up. Yours is actually in better condition than the knifeless version I have that I keep in the car. Which I have not used much, but the prior owner did.


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #126 on: January 05, 2026, 04:25:16 PM
Check out this site...
My issue with shortwave was poor reception. I've bookmarked that site for future reference. It looks to have a lot of good information. :hatsoff:

Mini Challenge: January 5
Challenge accepted! Photo to follow.

My first SOD BUSTER...
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The 3rd and we're all tacticool with my stealthy Casio W-218H, and today I'm streamlining my keyring
I like the stealthy aesthetic in a watch! :tu:

Day 4 (catching up)

Just a glamour shot of the black oxide ST300.

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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!


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #127 on: January 05, 2026, 05:41:18 PM
Day 5 Mini Challenge

Casio AQ-S810W

Imperial IMP22L


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #128 on: January 05, 2026, 07:18:38 PM
Day 5 Mini Challenge

Casio AQ-S810W

Imperial IMP22L
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There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #129 on: January 05, 2026, 07:19:53 PM
Day 5 and I've broken out my classic KST, posing with the NexTool Mini Sailor Lite.
There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #130 on: January 05, 2026, 07:20:44 PM
Day 5 and I've broken out my classic KST, posing with the NexTool Mini Sailor Lite.
There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #131 on: January 05, 2026, 11:33:15 PM
Day 5

Bladed and bladeless items mini-challenge

There is a theme here...

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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: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #132 on: January 06, 2026, 12:27:08 AM
Day 5

Mini Challenge Accepted

I keep a small LED light on my keys, and have a habit of not turning the lights on in the entryway hall once I get home. I don’t want to bother turning the light on to take ten steps only to turn it off once I get in the house. I will just walk through in the dark, or use the light on my keys if I need to.

Today I used my Wenger flashlight. It’s one of those that come with the wrissmurfches, but I got it separately a few years ago.  Gerber LST came along for the ride.


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #133 on: January 06, 2026, 01:21:25 AM
Day 5



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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #134 on: January 06, 2026, 02:25:24 AM
The shard is probably my favorite OPT, but...

Day 5

The MACV is definitely the most over the top. And here's a pair of Parashears since I'm SOGging it up this month. Compared to the Raptor they're a bit rougher, but you do get some extra tools.


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #135 on: January 06, 2026, 04:44:29 AM
Day 5

Mini Challenge

Spyderco Ronin 2 and Nitecore MH10S


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #136 on: January 06, 2026, 05:16:32 AM
Day 6

Roxon S505G. Like the S501U with three short, one-handed, modular implements. To be honest, it is not as good as the S501U. This is too heavy and too thick, and you only gain three short tools. I like the S501U much better.


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #137 on: January 06, 2026, 08:18:12 AM
Day 5
Typical pocket carry - SAK and flashlight, just changed up for the black theme.
Golfer and Pineapple Mini


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #138 on: January 06, 2026, 02:36:43 PM
Day 6 of 30

Today going with MP600

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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #139 on: January 06, 2026, 04:45:02 PM
Day 5

Day 5

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In case it wasn’t obvious, I never got to the office yesterday. I’m not sure in what or who’s «office» a serrated reverse S blade would be useful, but it for sure isn’t in my job. Home office on the other hand - anything goes :)

Slight change of direction today




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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #140 on: January 06, 2026, 05:54:40 PM
^. I like that CROSS TOWNSEND!  In black?  I have it in Titanium, maybe mine is a rollerball model  :drink:
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: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #141 on: January 06, 2026, 05:56:33 PM
Day 6 (Tuesday)

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PST in Bo and a CATTLEMAN wrapped in BLACK Micarta(a big one)!
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: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #142 on: January 06, 2026, 07:49:46 PM
Putting up yet more shelves today. Everyone needs a hobby.

Several black items from my tool bag were used:











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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #143 on: January 06, 2026, 07:58:36 PM
Day 6

Rough Ryder 2081 in T10 carbon.

Cheap slingshot. IIRC I got it from the bargain bin at Northern Tool for a buck or two.
And, a black leather pouch full of ammo for the slingshot.


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #144 on: January 06, 2026, 09:24:25 PM
Day 6....

Well somewhere in the wee hours of the morning,  and the NexTool is cutting into the packaging for a HDMI cable. The second pic its standing in for scale, as opposed to my usual SAK standard, on my new painting project
There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #145 on: January 06, 2026, 10:33:20 PM
Day 5

In case it wasn’t obvious, I never got to the office yesterday. I’m not sure in what or who’s «office» a serrated reverse S blade would be useful, but it for sure isn’t in my job. Home office on the other hand - anything goes :)

Slight change of direction today
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Yikes, seems I'm desperately trying to get another shot at day 5, but just checked my watch and despite my best effort it seems the passage of time could not be altered. It is indeed day 6.


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #146 on: January 06, 2026, 10:39:54 PM
^. I like that CROSS TOWNSEND!  In black?  I have it in Titanium, maybe mine is a rollerball model  :drink:

Hah, I didn't even know what model it was. Thanks for sharing the info :)
It's my 10 year work anniversary pen, so it ended up in my drawer without any involvement in the actual acquisition.
And that's now more than 10 years ago, gee how time flies.


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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #147 on: January 06, 2026, 11:28:26 PM
Day 6

Wore this Seiko Solar Diver today.

I recently put it back on its original bracelet after having it on a NATO strap for a while.  I was reminded how much more I like bracelets than straps.  The only disadvantage in my view as that the length of a bracelet isn’t as easy to adjust.

Though solar-powered, this is a pretty basic watch.  All adjustments to time and date must be made manually, including DST and date at the end of months with less than 31 days.

It’s a real diver though, including the rotating bezel that only rotates counterclockwise, and a wetsuit extension.

Unfortunately, it is only mineral crystal (not sapphire), and some scratches are visible.



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Re: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #148 on: January 06, 2026, 11:32:01 PM
^. I just so happen to be upstairs when I read your reply.

A picture of my two -
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I thought the one on the left is the titanium finish.
Had not handled these for years, had forgotten my name is engraved on both.   I ordered these from CROSS when discontinued many years ago.    I have been out of corporate operations for over 10 or 12 years, so well before then.

I have a writing instrument HOBBY besides knifes and MTS. 😎
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: Black-Out EDC Challenge - January 2026
Reply #149 on: January 07, 2026, 12:45:28 AM
Today I used my Wenger flashlight.
Pretty cool! :tu:

The MACV is definitely the most over the top.
That's a pretty accurate description!

Today going with MP600
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PST in Bo and a CATTLEMAN wrapped in BLACK Micarta(a big one)!
You can't go wrong with black oxide and black Micarta!

Putting up yet more shelves today. Everyone needs a hobby.
What is the tool you used to start the holes?

Cheap slingshot.
A slingshot is one of those things I'll probably acquire someday. I wouldn't have been able to say no for $2!

Day 6

It seems like I'm forever chasing up loose doorknob screws...

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...and wiping oil of this ST300. :facepalm:

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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!


 

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