Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2017, 01:09:35 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on March 27, 2017, 01:54:43 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 27, 2017, 01:55:55 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 27, 2017, 02:23:36 AM
Post by: TSabatine on March 27, 2017, 05:56:00 AM
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Post by: The Lone Wanderer on March 27, 2017, 06:44:21 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2017, 02:53:13 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2017, 04:17:35 PM
Post by: Ron Who on March 27, 2017, 05:25:23 PM
Thanks everyone! Day 1 saw the pliers getting put to use. Springtime has hit Pennsylvania and with it we've had issues with Deer Ticks. I used the pliers to grab one each off the coats of our two sheepdogs. They're just tiny enough that I couldn't get a pic to post. Just 10 minutes ago, my son used his Swiss Spirit pliers to pull one off me that had started to bore in. Mild winter didn't do us any favors with these guys!
I had a borrelia infection caused by tickbite in november 2015. The photo shows the telltale red ring in the back hollow of my left knee. I was on antibiotics for two weeks and suffered no ill consequences (as far as I can tell).
BTW Succes on this challenge! The SwissChamp will handle almost anything!
Post by: VICMAN on March 27, 2017, 07:06:28 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 27, 2017, 07:50:03 PM
Go get 'em BR! :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 27, 2017, 10:31:50 PM
Post by: Ron Who on March 27, 2017, 10:40:59 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 28, 2017, 04:22:01 AM
Great pics and uses already Barry :cheers: :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 28, 2017, 10:55:18 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 29, 2017, 03:00:20 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 29, 2017, 04:28:08 AM
Might be hard to go back to less layers.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2017, 07:02:30 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 29, 2017, 07:19:20 PM
You definitely aren't short for tools Lisa!Great god almighty Barry! I've never seen someone put their SAK to work like that! I hope your hands are OK. :pok:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 29, 2017, 07:51:00 PM
Post by: VICMAN on March 29, 2017, 08:58:57 PM
You definitely aren't short for tools Lisa!
I thought the "sawing logs" meant you took a nap today.
Great picture Barry, :like:
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 29, 2017, 09:01:12 PM
You definitely aren't short for tools Lisa!
Is Barry calling me a tool? :facepalm: :pok: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: SAK Guy on March 29, 2017, 09:24:08 PM
You definitely aren't short for tools Lisa!
Paul Bunyan level log work Barry! :cheers: :D
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2017, 02:38:34 AM
You definitely aren't short for tools Lisa!
Is Barry calling me a tool? :facepalm: :pok: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2017, 02:39:56 AM
You definitely aren't short for tools Lisa!
Paul Bunyan level log work Barry! :cheers: :D
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2017, 02:40:53 AM
You definitely aren't short for tools Lisa!
I thought the "sawing logs" meant you took a nap today.
Great picture Barry, :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2017, 02:43:26 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on March 30, 2017, 02:45:52 AM
and wow :o you really been putting the SC to work :ahhh :D
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2017, 01:14:24 PM
Post by: VICMAN on March 30, 2017, 01:27:33 PM
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Post by: SAK Guy on March 30, 2017, 10:43:02 PM
Great pics Barry :cheers:
and wow :o you really been putting the SC to work :ahhh :D
:woohoo: :woohoo:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2017, 11:24:15 PM
You're really working it Bazzer :salute:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on March 30, 2017, 11:26:38 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 31, 2017, 01:45:06 AM
:cheers: Thanks again everyone! Hope to have more adventures tomorrow! It's hard to add anything to a knife that's probably capable of any task!Though it is still fun to see what you come up with. :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on March 31, 2017, 02:30:17 AM
:cheers: Thanks again everyone! Hope to have more adventures tomorrow! It's hard to add anything to a knife that's probably capable of any task!Though it is still fun to see what you come up with. :tu:
+1 That is part of the challenge :D
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 31, 2017, 06:07:25 AM
You're really working it Bazzer :salute:
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Somebody likes workin' those memes like it aint no thang. lol :rofl: :D :like: :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2017, 01:51:00 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 31, 2017, 05:33:17 PM
One of my favorite tools that I wish was on every SAK is the small straight tip screwdriver on the back of the 5+ layer Vic's. Coupled with the chisel, it really works into my needs, especially whittling and small tool repair. My Dad was an airplane pilot/mechanic and my grandfather a farmer, so I was raised by real life MacGyvers who created tools to solve problems. Neither of them were SAK guys, but I think they would have loved the Swisschamp!
That's awesome! My dad got me my first SAK when I was 8 but he was always a Buck man. He had a Buck and a handkerchief in the back pocket at ALL times. :cheers:
Post by: VICMAN on March 31, 2017, 10:52:05 PM
One of my favorite tools that I wish was on every SAK is the small straight tip screwdriver on the back of the 5+ layer Vic's. Coupled with the chisel, it really works into my needs, especially whittling and small tool repair. My Dad was an airplane pilot/mechanic and my grandfather a farmer, so I was raised by real life MacGyvers who created tools to solve problems. Neither of them were SAK guys, but I think they would have loved the Swisschamp!
Cool background on your dad and grandfather. I bet you are right ....I am sure they both would have appreciated the Swisschamp.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 31, 2017, 10:58:09 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 01, 2017, 08:20:22 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 01, 2017, 11:17:21 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 01, 2017, 11:22:37 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 01, 2017, 03:29:00 PM
Light day so far for the Swisschamp. Used the small blade to open a box. The day is still young!That's one of the main duties of my SAK too. :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on April 01, 2017, 04:20:43 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 01, 2017, 10:02:22 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 01, 2017, 10:10:06 PM
Ha!! :rofl: No Bill, I'm thinking either the Explorer or another 4 layer. I felt lost not participating in 3 Layer Thursday or 4 Layer Friday! :ahhh
That's good to hear Barry. On the bright side you're already set for SwissChamp Sunday :2tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 02, 2017, 10:33:12 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 02, 2017, 10:39:14 AM
Post by: VICMAN on April 02, 2017, 04:22:54 PM
Used the scissors to cut open some plastic bags today. I like the feel of this knife. The width actually makes gripping it nice for my medium sized hands.
I agree about the size of the Swisschamp. It does have a nice feel to it.
It is my favorite EDC knife. I have carried one since the Swisschamp first came out. :tu:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 02, 2017, 09:24:23 PM
I started using the small blade to cut open packages way back when I worked in a small drug store and we got our shipments of goods in. Back then all I had was my Huntsman and I wanted to save my large blade. I've carried the habit with me all these years. Back then, newspapers still came bundled in plastic cord, but that was a few years prior to the parcel hook!
Phew ! I like the small blade too and usually turn to that first. I'm so relieved you've found something to do with your SC on Sunday. I was nearly worried Barry ! :rofl:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 02, 2017, 11:09:33 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 03, 2017, 06:11:17 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 03, 2017, 06:42:46 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 03, 2017, 09:16:05 PM
Bill, you make my day!! :like: :tu: :rofl: !!!
Credit where it's due Barry, you're providing the raw material here :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 03, 2017, 09:51:22 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 03, 2017, 10:29:42 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 03, 2017, 11:17:20 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 04, 2017, 12:22:51 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 04, 2017, 12:27:50 PM
Fixed the spot in our kitchen where the linoleum lifted with the caplifter.
Great use and great thread :tu: :rofl: :like:
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 04, 2017, 01:07:49 PM
Fixed the spot in our kitchen where the linoleum lifted with the caplifter.:like: Now that I think about it, I rarely use the caplifter on bottles, it's generally something similar to what you're doing there!
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 04, 2017, 01:42:44 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 04, 2017, 02:39:07 PM
Fixed the spot in our kitchen where the linoleum lifted with the caplifter.
Good use for the cap lifter Barry. I mostly use the caplifter as a light pry bar, but I also have used it to tighten screws. Once in a while it actually gets used for opening caps. :like:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 04, 2017, 11:12:08 PM
I agree Bill. It's the model they issue at my son's school, built to withstand the rigors of a classroom of 11 year olds :facepalm: :whistle:
:tu: :tu: Looks tougher than mine was!
Post by: Fast Bill on April 04, 2017, 11:17:51 PM
Fixed the spot in our kitchen where the linoleum lifted with the caplifter.
Good use for the cap lifter Barry. I mostly use the caplifter as a light pry bar, but I also have used it to tighten screws. Once in a while it actually gets used for opening caps. :like:
I'm keen to see what Barry gets up to with the corkscrew ! It can't just be opening a bottle of vin rouge for dinner surely? :popcorn:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 05, 2017, 02:15:01 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 05, 2017, 02:17:55 PM
In time Bill! For now, another use for the parcel hook. I used the hook to open up a box containing a pen for our puppy to play in.Puppy? :pok: Pics of the puppy when you can! :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on April 05, 2017, 02:49:13 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 05, 2017, 05:28:22 PM
In time Bill! For now, another use for the parcel hook. I used the hook to open up a box containing a pen for our puppy to play in. The hook removed the packing staples with no problem! I then used the hook to pull the fencing from its box.
Hookin' it up!!! :like: :like: :like: :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 05, 2017, 09:29:03 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 05, 2017, 10:07:50 PM
Here's my furry family Lisa! The large guy is King Arthur and the pup is Ursula. They're Old English Sheepdogs and are actually brother and sister, one litter apart.:like: :like: :like: :tu: :tu: :tu: :like: :like: :like:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 05, 2017, 10:24:24 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 05, 2017, 10:52:52 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 06, 2017, 02:44:53 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 06, 2017, 03:14:18 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 06, 2017, 03:17:25 PM
Here's my furry family Lisa! The large guy is King Arthur and the pup is Ursula. They're Old English Sheepdogs and are actually brother and sister, one litter apart.
Good looking Sheepdogs Barry! :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 06, 2017, 04:02:05 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 06, 2017, 04:46:12 PM
:cheers: Thanks Poncho and Vicman!! I wound up having to redo a section of that playpen this morning. Using the parcel hook, I pulled the stakes out in the process. The pic isn't the best, but I had my hands full :DThat parcel hook is perfect for that! :tu:
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 06, 2017, 05:01:42 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 06, 2017, 07:15:30 PM
:cheers: Thanks Poncho and Vicman!! I wound up having to redo a section of that playpen this morning. Using the parcel hook, I pulled the stakes out in the process. The pic isn't the best, but I had my hands full :D
Good use of the hook Barry! :tu: :tu:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 06, 2017, 10:50:27 PM
:cheers: Thanks Poncho and Vicman!! I wound up having to redo a section of that playpen this morning. Using the parcel hook, I pulled the stakes out in the process. The pic isn't the best, but I had my hands full :D
Quite literally Barry I should think with a couple of Old English sheepdogs :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 07, 2017, 01:51:24 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 07, 2017, 12:41:22 PM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 07, 2017, 12:43:07 PM
Peeling the seal off of a jar of peanut butter. I love this stuff!
:tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 07, 2017, 01:34:00 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 07, 2017, 01:52:46 PM
Peeling the seal off of a jar of peanut butter. I love this stuff!
I eat peanut butter every day! :like:
Post by: VICMAN on April 07, 2017, 01:54:34 PM
I hope to be able to post some pics tomorrow from a hike I'm going on with my youngest and his boy scout troop. If I have signal for my phone, I'll post them; if not, I'll be sure to on Sunday.
Sounds like a great time with the scouts. You will be helping to give those scouts some memories they will never forget. :tu: :tu:
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 07, 2017, 05:18:29 PM
I hope to be able to post some pics tomorrow from a hike I'm going on with my youngest and his boy scout troop. If I have signal for my phone, I'll post them; if not, I'll be sure to on Sunday.
Have fun BR!!!! :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 07, 2017, 05:20:58 PM
+1 :tu:I hope to be able to post some pics tomorrow from a hike I'm going on with my youngest and his boy scout troop. If I have signal for my phone, I'll post them; if not, I'll be sure to on Sunday.
Sounds like a great time with the scouts. You will be helping to give those scouts some memories they will never forget. :tu: :tu:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 08, 2017, 07:52:40 AM
Peeling the seal off of a jar of peanut butter. I love this stuff!
Now that's interesting Barry 'cos I'd use the pliers too ... but only so I didn't have to go near the stuff. I decided years ago not to bother with the abominable concoction and now you're making me think I should give it a fresh try ?!
Hmmmm. If I get some today that'll be entirely your fault :twak:
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2017, 06:30:29 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 08, 2017, 06:31:10 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 09, 2017, 11:02:17 PM
Bill, it warms my heart to see you convert to Peanut butter love :D.
Post by: Poncho65 on April 10, 2017, 04:26:33 AM
Post by: VICMAN on April 10, 2017, 03:13:00 PM
Thanks everyone!! It was a good time. We had some snow the first day, but the weather got a lot better as the hike went on. The mighty Swisschamp saw can opener and scissors duty and awed a young lad with a love for SAKs!
Bill, it warms my heart to see you convert to Peanut butter love :D.
Glad to hear you had a good time with the scouts and that you left a good impression of SAKS with that young lad. :tu: :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 10, 2017, 07:20:53 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 10, 2017, 08:43:55 PM
Hoping to share a great knife with a whole new generation!
Well done Barry. That's very good deed and you'll be well remembered for it :like: :like: :like:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 10, 2017, 09:09:48 PM
Thanks everyone!! It was a good time. We had some snow the first day, but the weather got a lot better as the hike went on. The mighty Swisschamp saw can opener and scissors duty and awed a young lad with a love for SAKs!
Bill, it warms my heart to see you convert to Peanut butter love :D.
On the other hand Barry, and mighty SC aside, reminding people about peanut butter / abominable concoction is rather questionable :facepalm:
Post by: Ron Who on April 10, 2017, 09:29:19 PM
Thanks everyone!! It was a good time. We had some snow the first day, but the weather got a lot better as the hike went on. The mighty Swisschamp saw can opener and scissors duty and awed a young lad with a love for SAKs!
Bill, it warms my heart to see you convert to Peanut butter love :D.
On the other hand Barry, and mighty SC aside, reminding people about peanut butter / abominable concoction is rather questionable :facepalm:
Nothing wrong with peanut butter. Makes you win the Elfstedentocht.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfstedentocht
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FBCH2JQhSY
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 10, 2017, 09:35:55 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 10, 2017, 09:39:24 PM
Thanks everyone!! It was a good time. We had some snow the first day, but the weather got a lot better as the hike went on. The mighty Swisschamp saw can opener and scissors duty and awed a young lad with a love for SAKs!
Bill, it warms my heart to see you convert to Peanut butter love :D.
On the other hand Barry, and mighty SC aside, reminding people about peanut butter / abominable concoction is rather questionable :facepalm:
Nothing wrong with peanut butter. Makes you win the Elfstedentocht.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfstedentocht
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FBCH2JQhSY
:like:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 10, 2017, 09:40:19 PM
Thanks Bill and Vicman! Peanut butter has been a staple of my diet for a loooooong time! Liked that video btw Vicman!
:cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 10, 2017, 09:57:06 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 10, 2017, 10:36:40 PM
Fast Bill, I couldn't resist this!!
:surrender:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 11, 2017, 12:59:55 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 11, 2017, 11:25:55 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 12, 2017, 12:18:02 AM
Hoping to share a great knife with a whole new generation!
You are setting the new generation up for a lifetime of enjoyment by sharing the Swisschamp with them. Thanks for sharing with the younger generation.
:tu: :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on April 12, 2017, 12:19:19 AM
Clearing a knot from a pair of hikers :ahhh :ahhh !!
Good use of the corkscrew Barry. It is great for loosening those tight knots. :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 12, 2017, 12:30:58 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 12, 2017, 05:32:32 AM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 12, 2017, 09:25:00 AM
Thanks everyone!! It was a good time. We had some snow the first day, but the weather got a lot better as the hike went on. The mighty Swisschamp saw can opener and scissors duty and awed a young lad with a love for SAKs!
Bill, it warms my heart to see you convert to Peanut butter love :D.
On the other hand Barry, and mighty SC aside, reminding people about peanut butter / abominable concoction is rather questionable :facepalm:
Nothing wrong with peanut butter. Makes you win the Elfstedentocht.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elfstedentocht
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FBCH2JQhSY
IF there will ever be another Elfstedentocht, thanks to global warming ::)
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 13, 2017, 01:14:49 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 13, 2017, 09:09:04 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 13, 2017, 09:13:09 PM
Been an uneventful couple of days for us. Hope we can get into something soon!
Never mind Barry, there's always peanut butter eh ? :sa:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 13, 2017, 11:35:02 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 13, 2017, 11:49:04 PM
Been an uneventful couple of days for us. Hope we can get into something soon!
At least you know that with your Swisschamp at hand you are prepared as soon as the opportunity arises. :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2017, 12:08:07 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 14, 2017, 06:22:56 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 14, 2017, 12:30:20 PM
Anyways great pics Barry :like: :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2017, 03:42:46 PM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 14, 2017, 03:51:02 PM
Thanks Folder! Poncho you do a fine job!! Things have been tame lately here.
:like:
Does that write comfortable enough?
Post by: Fast Bill on April 14, 2017, 06:44:50 PM
Thanks Folder! Poncho you do a fine job!! Things have been tame lately here.
Good to see you're keeping SC busy. But I've a burning question Barry ...
Where do you stand on Marmite ? My Black Explorer wants to know.
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 14, 2017, 09:07:37 PM
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Post by: VICMAN on April 14, 2017, 09:09:52 PM
Thanks Folder! Poncho you do a fine job!! Things have been tame lately here.:like:
Post by: VICMAN on April 14, 2017, 09:16:05 PM
Ever tried cookie butter?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2815/34036532025_43b06edbb3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TRG8a4)
That is the first time I have heard of cookie butter. Sounds good. :drool:
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 14, 2017, 09:21:29 PM
That is the first time I have heard of cookie butter. Sounds good. :drool:I treat myself to one teaspoon of it every now and then, just straight off the spoon. It's very sweet, but oh so very good. You should try it at least once in your life.
Post by: Fast Bill on April 14, 2017, 09:46:44 PM
That is the first time I have heard of cookie butter. Sounds good. :drool:I treat myself to one teaspoon of it every now and then, just straight off the spoon. It's very sweet, but oh so very good. You should try it at least once in your life.
Never heard of that before FB. I can only cope with so much excitement in one month having just given peanut butter the benefit of the doubt ... :ahhh
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 14, 2017, 09:49:14 PM
Never heard of that before FB. I can only cope with so much excitement in one month having just given peanut butter the benefit of the doubt ... :ahhhMany of my co-workers had never tried it before, so I brought in a jar for them to try. It was an instant favorite! I generally don't give testimonials, but this product is too good to be true and should be tried, kind of like Nutella needs to be tried at least once.
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 15, 2017, 09:31:02 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 15, 2017, 09:33:14 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 15, 2017, 10:01:15 PM
I put the pen, scaler and saw to work today. The toolbox that fits in your pocket!
Nice one Barry and hurrah for the fish scaler. A much maligned tool but useful nonetheless. :like: :like: :like:
And if you've never had Marmite .. take it easy 'cos it's not peanut butter ! :ahhh
Post by: VICMAN on April 15, 2017, 10:08:19 PM
I put the pen, scaler and saw to work today. The toolbox that fits in your pocket!
It's a good day when you get to use 3 tools on your Swisschamp!
:cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 15, 2017, 11:09:08 PM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 16, 2017, 08:38:31 AM
I put the pen, scaler and saw to work today. The toolbox that fits in your pocket!
Kudos for using the fish scaler! :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 16, 2017, 07:35:53 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 16, 2017, 09:34:40 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 16, 2017, 09:42:17 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 16, 2017, 09:46:19 PM
Thanks Glen! Here's a pic of my youngest putting the pliers to use today putting up Mom's swing.
That is great that you are letting your youngest get used to using a SAK. :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 17, 2017, 12:58:30 AM
Agreed, SwissChamp for the win!
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 17, 2017, 04:57:48 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on April 17, 2017, 06:43:44 AM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 17, 2017, 08:06:13 AM
Some down time!
I really must get my eyes checked. I could swear that mug's doing an impression of the corkscrew ?! :rofl:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 17, 2017, 08:12:03 AM
Thanks Bill and Lisa! That particular son's dream knife is the XAVT...he loves BIG!!Agreed, SwissChamp for the win!
That's ambition indeed. Excellent stuff. What's the rate of pocket money down your way ? :cheers:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 17, 2017, 01:11:39 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 17, 2017, 02:25:08 PM
Post by: kottskrapa on April 17, 2017, 04:18:27 PM
I really see the functionality of the champ but I have never handled one I must admit.. But I quickly became comfortable with the four layer that I thought was huge when first got it.. Maybe have to take a look after my minimal challenge..
Anyway awesome work!
It's not failure if you learn something from it
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 17, 2017, 04:43:38 PM
Post by: Fast Bill on April 17, 2017, 06:11:27 PM
Thanks guys! It seems big but the added girth actually feels good in the hand. You're right Poncho. It's the one that does it all! Here's mine out on the road with me today!
+1 to this Barry, it's one of those things, a bit like a bumble bee, that looks like it shouldn't work/fit but just does. I was quite sceptical of the SC until I had one in my hand and it just worked right. The only thing I say is you've got to have a pouch for it if you value your pocket linings and your comfort :dwts:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 17, 2017, 06:13:02 PM
:like: Unfortunately not good enough my friend!! :D. I'd looked into it a short while back and couldn't do it. A great goal for the young lad tho!
Sounds like he needs an intermediate step or two on the path to XAVT !
Post by: VICMAN on April 17, 2017, 07:16:03 PM
Thanks guys! It seems big but the added girth actually feels good in the hand. You're right Poncho. It's the one that does it all! Here's mine out on the road with me today!:like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 17, 2017, 09:27:30 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 17, 2017, 10:22:25 PM
I'll agree with that Bill. I don't have pockets quite large enough for pocket carrying this guy!
I have carried a Swisschamp ever since they first came out and I must be one of the few that carries it in my pocket. I usually carry it vertically in my front left pocket in a denim pouch. I have carried so much stuff in my pockets over the years that it does not bother me.
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 19, 2017, 12:52:18 AM
Post by: VICMAN on April 19, 2017, 01:44:42 AM
Swisschamp Spring!! I carried the big guy in my back pocket with the lanyard Folder gave me and liked it! I really didn't notice it there.
Way to go! :tu: :like:
Post by: Poncho65 on April 19, 2017, 07:21:20 PM
Swisschamp Spring!! I carried the big guy in my back pocket with the lanyard Folder gave me and liked it! I really didn't notice it there.
Way to go! :tu: :like:
+1 and more great pics buddy :salute: :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 19, 2017, 09:48:24 PM
Thanks Poncho and Vicman!
Post by: Fast Bill on April 19, 2017, 10:31:14 PM
My weekend is beginning! I work 10 day stretches and have ,4 days off, so it's time for the Swisschamp and I to get some things done!
Thanks Poncho and Vicman!
:like: And your SC will be ready to chill or work whatever you fancy :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 20, 2017, 04:21:07 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on April 20, 2017, 05:28:37 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 20, 2017, 05:50:22 PM
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 20, 2017, 06:16:53 PM
Gorgeous day to be out! Checked on some peppermint we have growing with the mag. glass.
:tu:
Post by: VICMAN on April 20, 2017, 07:39:04 PM
Gorgeous day to be out! Checked on some peppermint we have growing with the mag. glass.:like:
Post by: Poncho65 on April 21, 2017, 03:59:22 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 21, 2017, 02:05:23 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 21, 2017, 02:39:05 PM
I must admit that I learned the hard way to plant the cilantro up higher otherwise my dog enjoyed a mid-afternoon snack.
Post by: Don Pablo on April 21, 2017, 03:46:34 PM
Will you paint it?
Post by: VICMAN on April 21, 2017, 08:08:04 PM
You can't beat the fresh stuff Poncho! Working on a bluebird house today.
I am sure the bluebirds will appreciate that house. Nice picture Barry! :like:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 21, 2017, 09:04:59 PM
You can't beat the fresh stuff Poncho! Working on a bluebird house today.Very worthy Barry they'll be grateful it was built with Swiss Quality :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 22, 2017, 12:55:45 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 22, 2017, 12:59:29 AM
Enjoying your challenge.
I must admit that I learned the hard way to plant the cilantro up higher otherwise my dog enjoyed a mid-afternoon snack.
Post by: Don Pablo on April 22, 2017, 12:59:55 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 22, 2017, 01:02:11 AM
Nice house! :cheers:
Post by: kottskrapa on April 22, 2017, 01:12:07 AM
:cheers: Thanks Vicman and Bill! Here's the finished product, the second Swisschamp built!Nice one!
It's not failure if you learn something from it
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 22, 2017, 01:16:57 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 22, 2017, 02:27:13 AM
:cheers: Thanks Folder! With two dogs, both under a year old, we've had to relearn how we put things and where or it'll get chewed!!Enjoying your challenge.
I must admit that I learned the hard way to plant the cilantro up higher otherwise my dog enjoyed a mid-afternoon snack.
My dog is 10 and I don't know if I could go through puppy years again :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: VICMAN on April 22, 2017, 04:21:30 PM
:cheers: Thanks Vicman and Bill! Here's the finished product, the second Swisschamp built!
Nice job Barry! Just remember if you put it too low it becomes a bird AND cat feeder. :rofl: :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: kottskrapa on April 22, 2017, 04:24:17 PM
Haha good point!:cheers: Thanks Vicman and Bill! Here's the finished product, the second Swisschamp built!
Nice job Barry! Just remember if you put it too low it becomes a bird AND cat feeder. :rofl: :like: :tu: :tu:
It's not failure if you learn something from it
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 22, 2017, 05:31:06 PM
:cheers: Thanks Folder! With two dogs, both under a year old, we've had to relearn how we put things and where or it'll get chewed!!Enjoying your challenge.
I must admit that I learned the hard way to plant the cilantro up higher otherwise my dog enjoyed a mid-afternoon snack.
My dog is 10 and I don't know if I could go through puppy years again :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 22, 2017, 05:32:11 PM
:cheers: Thanks Vicman and Bill! Here's the finished product, the second Swisschamp built!
Nice job Barry! Just remember if you put it too low it becomes a bird AND cat feeder. :rofl: :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 22, 2017, 05:34:11 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on April 22, 2017, 05:38:49 PM
Now if only I could have an inline pozidrive...
Post by: Fast Bill on April 22, 2017, 06:43:13 PM
:cheers: Thanks Vicman and Bill! Here's the finished product, the second Swisschamp built!
:like: I'm going to be hyper critical here Barry and ask whether future occupants might prefer richly detailed fascia work and balconies swiss-chalet style. I bet they would ? :whistle:
Post by: VICMAN on April 22, 2017, 07:59:02 PM
End of season cleanup for my pellet stove. Inline Philips to the rescue!
You are finding plenty of good uses for your Swisschamp Barry. :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 22, 2017, 08:43:41 PM
:cheers: Thanks Vicman and Bill! Here's the finished product, the second Swisschamp built!
:like: I'm going to be hyper critical here Barry and ask whether future occupants might prefer richly detailed fascia work and balconies swiss-chalet style. I bet they would ? :whistle:
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 23, 2017, 04:20:42 PM
End of season cleanup for my pellet stove. Inline Philips to the rescue!
Good work :2tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on April 23, 2017, 04:20:57 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 23, 2017, 04:42:46 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on April 23, 2017, 04:47:35 PM
Post by: kottskrapa on April 23, 2017, 07:09:57 PM
:cheers: Thanks! It's literally a picket toolbox. I need to get a socket set for it and we'll be close to unstoppable :D. My youngest used the caplifter for its intended purpose today.Congratulations on giving your youngest a life long addiction to SAK's
That's how I started
It's not failure if you learn something from it
Post by: VICMAN on April 23, 2017, 09:25:18 PM
:cheers: Thanks! It's literally a picket toolbox. I need to get a socket set for it and we'll be close to unstoppable :D. My youngest used the caplifter for its intended purpose today.
Give your youngest a high five for me! It is good to see the younger generation using a SAK. :tu: :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 23, 2017, 10:01:11 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 24, 2017, 04:07:00 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on April 24, 2017, 04:32:10 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 24, 2017, 07:55:37 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 24, 2017, 08:00:01 PM
Used the small blade to open a new toy :mail: !!!Love the Opinels! :tu:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 24, 2017, 08:04:59 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 24, 2017, 10:29:39 PM
Used the small blade to open a new toy :mail: !!!
Good use of the small blade!
Opinels are great slicers! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Mizedog on April 25, 2017, 04:18:51 AM
In time Bill! For now, another use for the parcel hook. I used the hook to open up a box containing a pen for our puppy to play in. The hook removed the packing staples with no problem! I then used the hook to pull the fencing from its box.Wow. Thanks for finding another use for the hook!
I started using the small blade to cut open packages way back when I worked in a small drug store and we got our shipments of goods in. Back then all I had was my Huntsman and I wanted to save my large blade. I've carried the habit with me all these years. Back then, newspapers still came bundled in plastic cord, but that was a few years prior to the parcel hook!
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Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 25, 2017, 09:15:47 AM
Swisschamp with my "oven squirrel". You use the tail as a handle and the ears to pull a hot oven rack towards you. The front legs push the rack back.
Clever! :like:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 25, 2017, 03:03:22 PM
Post by: magentus on April 25, 2017, 03:09:56 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 25, 2017, 03:36:42 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on April 25, 2017, 05:01:17 PM
Post by: kottskrapa on April 25, 2017, 05:07:47 PM
It's not failure if you learn something from it
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 25, 2017, 05:23:51 PM
Post by: kottskrapa on April 25, 2017, 10:24:49 PM
:cheers: Thank you!! I'm enjoying your challenge! I went from the minimalist challenge to this.... one extreme to another!That is one big step! And you are doing a great job
I am thinking about the 111mm challenge but haven't made up my mind yet
It's not failure if you learn something from it
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 26, 2017, 01:00:37 AM
Post by: kottskrapa on April 26, 2017, 08:25:56 AM
It sure is, but I thought it was a good time to give it a go! To be honest, I really miss packing my Spartan! It did everything I needed in a nice, compact package :DI know what you mean, I am only 11 days in to my challenge but already starting to feel that two layer might be enough for most days
It's not failure if you learn something from it
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 26, 2017, 11:30:29 AM
Break in the weather, so I'm working with my son in some home improvement! He planes down old pallet lumber for paneling.
:like:
Post by: Poncho65 on April 26, 2017, 12:08:54 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 26, 2017, 12:09:32 PM
:nanadance: :nanadance:
Post by: VICMAN on April 26, 2017, 03:07:17 PM
Break in the weather, so I'm working with my son in some home improvement! He planes down old pallet lumber for paneling.
Sounds like a busy day! :like:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 26, 2017, 07:33:06 PM
Swisschamp with my "oven squirrel". You use the tail as a handle and the ears to pull a hot oven rack towards you. The front legs push the rack back.
Excellent ! :salute:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 26, 2017, 11:37:15 PM
Post by: kottskrapa on April 26, 2017, 11:42:55 PM
It's not failure if you learn something from it
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 27, 2017, 01:53:15 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on April 27, 2017, 01:55:46 PM
Congratulations!
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 27, 2017, 02:03:34 PM
Post by: zoidberg on April 27, 2017, 02:06:02 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 27, 2017, 03:20:22 PM
Post by: kottskrapa on April 27, 2017, 05:45:08 PM
It's not failure if you learn something from it
Post by: Ron Who on April 27, 2017, 05:58:16 PM
Post by: VICMAN on April 27, 2017, 06:48:18 PM
Day 30! It's been a fun badge to earn with this awesome testimony to Swiss engineering! I think I can say that if you have a Swisschamp you have pretty much got your bases covered! Thanks to everyone for the encouragement and for following along! :cheers:Congratulations Barry! :cheers:
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on April 27, 2017, 08:29:45 PM
Well earned badge :salute:
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 27, 2017, 09:48:01 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 27, 2017, 09:59:51 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 28, 2017, 01:42:10 AM