Quote from: Benner on April 13, 2009, 06:29:24 PMIn other words, no. TBH I think all this worrying has got a bit OTT. I just carry it in sensible places and don't act like a prat when I do so.And if you don't mind me saying so... about time too!All this paranoia is contagious, to the point that I started leaving my Charge at home I'm working on the assumption that only an unreasonable copper would confiscate it, and if I get stopped and searched by an unreasonable copper, then they'd probably find a dodgy tail-light or something anyway.I know I might regret it at some point, but I'm prepared to take my chances.
In other words, no. TBH I think all this worrying has got a bit OTT. I just carry it in sensible places and don't act like a prat when I do so.
All this positive talk has made me finally break down and order one. Amazon will be shipping me a spirit s, along with a spyderco sharpmaster. I was contemplating a blast to rotate on with my wave and skeletool; the spirit shall fill that role instead.
Yeah Sharpmaker. I've been keeping my blades sharp with a stone, it some just don't get sharp that way. Most notably a Cold Steel folder. High end metal is great until it's no longer sharp and your stone doesn't help. I usually have a huntsman or wenger lux cigar model on me, so scissors shouldn't be an issue. I'll post my thoughts when it arrives.
I know that a locking multi is a no no in the UK , at least in theory , good reason yadda yadda . Has anyone ever actually been prosecuted for carrying a multi ( assuming no pratt like actions ) ?Chris
Dunc just ends up in his local rag for entirely different reasons Neil
I love it BUT, I can't carry it hence why i'm moving it on Still waiting for Vic to introduce a non locking Juice type MT.
Two spirits currently - the original version and the S variant. Soon to own "spear point instead of butter-blade" variant. Like the look of that BO crimper model as well.I just love the spirit. As soon as I opened my first one I knew it was the tool for me. It sits in my pocket more than any other tool I own. Super Sexy Stainless Steel Stallion of Sharpness - AKA Spirit.Rich.
"Super Sexy Stainless Steel Stallion of Sharpness" I like that.Can I use it for a sigline soon? You can tell that there's a lot of love going on for the Spirit,tactical butter knife or not.My only gripe with the Spirit is that it's just finelt built,I almost hate using it out of fear of marring it.
Jammy sod
Quote from: Bison56 on April 18, 2009, 06:45:00 AM"Super Sexy Stainless Steel Stallion of Sharpness" I like that.Can I use it for a sigline soon? You can tell that there's a lot of love going on for the Spirit,tactical butter knife or not.My only gripe with the Spirit is that it's just finelt built,I almost hate using it out of fear of marring it.Feel free to use it all you want You could add the word 'Swiss' in there for more alliteration-based goodness. I'm a big fan of the Spirit's leather sheath as well. Far better than alot of the sheath designs out there.I'd like to see a needle-nose pliers variant, though I like the current plier head alot.Quote from: Micky d on April 18, 2009, 07:41:39 AMJammy sod Thats the spirit! ....Get it? ....Sorry
A few pics I took of my Spirit yesterday. (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Nice shots.My biggest complaint about the Spirit is actually the SHAPE of the sheath. It is quite square and box-like which means it catches on everything. It became such a bother, that I don't EDC it much. I gotta find a better sheath for me.
I love it BUT, I can't carry it hence why i'm moving it on Still waiting for Vic to introduce a non locking Juice type MT.Quote from: jzmtl on March 08, 2009, 09:24:02 PMHmm, I must be the few who actually like the spirit sheath, takes up the minimum amount of space as possible, and no features that I'll never use (i.e. hold tool in plier open position, which is what made gerber flik's sheath horrible IMO).The sheath is great, like the old Leatherman style (shame on you Leatherman ).
Hmm, I must be the few who actually like the spirit sheath, takes up the minimum amount of space as possible, and no features that I'll never use (i.e. hold tool in plier open position, which is what made gerber flik's sheath horrible IMO).
Quote from: appletree_man on April 13, 2009, 02:02:43 PMI love it BUT, I can't carry it hence why i'm moving it on Still waiting for Vic to introduce a non locking Juice type MT.Quote from: jzmtl on March 08, 2009, 09:24:02 PMHmm, I must be the few who actually like the spirit sheath, takes up the minimum amount of space as possible, and no features that I'll never use (i.e. hold tool in plier open position, which is what made gerber flik's sheath horrible IMO).The sheath is great, like the old Leatherman style (shame on you Leatherman ). I cannot believe that most of you cannot have so called good reason to carry a spirit because it locks. If you do any heavy cutting, wharehouse, construction, public works, EMS, police, military, farmer all need safe tools as they often work by themselves and a deep cut because a blade closed on your hand in a time of isolation or time of helping someone else leads to law suits and or bad consequences for the self. If you are cutting even the hard plastic that packages are rapped in like cell phones a blade closeing on your hand opening one of them could lead to a very high ER bill. Locks are a safety mechanism that is all. I could understand if you were trying to lock a 5,6,7 inch blade but anything 4 inches and under should be considered a tool not a weapon. Heck for minimilist sake I would even adjust for a 3 inch blade.
Well. I'm in this Spirit owners' club now. So that means I'm allowed to post on this thread now, yeah?