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Title: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 11, 2017, 05:35:31 AM
Just going to make my own thread to dump my pics and thoughts into, keep one going rather than starting numerous new ones. Gonna start with one from the other day, and a few of my favorite older shots I took.

Little more carnage in work.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171209_160040%280%29.jpg?m=1512964869)

Best "mod" I've finished so far
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG2027.jpg?m=1451516937)

Really love the shots of my Dime, better photo subject than it is an MT
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/dimerock.jpg?m=1420422065)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/dimepost.jpg?m=1420422045)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/dimemagnum.jpg?m=1420422019)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/IMAG2002.jpg?m=1451354375)

That last picture is probably my favorite minimalist carry I had ever put together, covered all my bases, fit on a small Sbiner, and looked cool together!

Thanks for stopping in folks, there'll be more soon
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on December 11, 2017, 12:09:51 PM
always interesting to see EDC threads. I agree with you, the Dime is much better photo model than it is a good MT model.
I've gifted my black one but it made for good pics with thatt worn look.   :tu:

That last combo of minialist gear is very well put together and the kind of thing everybody should have on them, barely essentials, and they'd see how useful those things can be on occasion.
How do you like the Kershaw tool? I was about to get one but I haven't read much about it, lack of reviews everywhere.  ???

and what do you think of that Coast? How's the output, life of the battery and overall durability? Would you put it against a Fenix, Lumintop and Led LENSER of the same size/battery type?

Thanks and keep it going,  :salute:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ducttapetech on December 11, 2017, 12:13:39 PM
Nice work on that Opie.
Cool thread. I have it bookmarked.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Don Pablo on December 11, 2017, 12:21:54 PM
 :spamkiller: :spamkiller:

 :D
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 11, 2017, 01:43:25 PM
always interesting to see EDC threads. I agree with you, the Dime is much better photo model than it is a good MT model.
I've gifted my black one but it made for good pics with thatt worn look.   :tu:

That last combo of minialist gear is very well put together and the kind of thing everybody should have on them, barely essentials, and they'd see how useful those things can be on occasion.
How do you like the Kershaw tool? I was about to get one but I haven't read much about it, lack of reviews everywhere.  ???

and what do you think of that Coast? How's the output, life of the battery and overall durability? Would you put it against a Fenix, Lumintop and Led LENSER of the same size/battery type?

Thanks and keep it going,  :salute:

That's the second of those Coasts I've had, for the price you could originally get them for (Free, just a few bucks for shipping) I loved it. The output is solid, not great. It's not as good as say an Olight I3E, but I like the tail click more than the twist and they can take a beating. I have probably 6 different Coast lights and the only time they've given me problems is when I let a battery go bad inside one. They all come with nice Duracell batteries too.

The Kershaw tool came in a combo pack my sister got for me with a folder and a spoon/fork/carabiner. bottle opener works, scraper works, but it was a bit more of keychain jewelry than hard use tool. My name starts with a K so it got to ride along lol.

I did find the Dime to really be quite useful despite the build quality lacking. The "file" is stupid, and the driver that it's on looks shoddily formed, but it is capable of turning decent sized Philips screws. And I had used the pliers to turn stuck nuts as well. With a bit better QC and work on it it would be an awesome keychain tool!
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 11, 2017, 01:44:24 PM
:spamkiller: :spamkiller:

 :D

OY! :duel: :duel:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on December 11, 2017, 02:12:53 PM
Already some great thoughts and pics in here :like: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on December 11, 2017, 04:32:26 PM
always interesting to see EDC threads. I agree with you, the Dime is much better photo model than it is a good MT model.
I've gifted my black one but it made for good pics with thatt worn look.   :tu:

That last combo of minialist gear is very well put together and the kind of thing everybody should have on them, barely essentials, and they'd see how useful those things can be on occasion.
How do you like the Kershaw tool? I was about to get one but I haven't read much about it, lack of reviews everywhere.  ???

and what do you think of that Coast? How's the output, life of the battery and overall durability? Would you put it against a Fenix, Lumintop and Led LENSER of the same size/battery type?

Thanks and keep it going,  :salute:



The Kershaw tool came in a combo pack my sister got for me with a folder and a spoon/fork/carabiner. bottle opener works, scraper works, but it was a bit more of keychain jewelry than hard use tool. My name starts with a K so it got to ride along lol.


hadn't thought of that, it is even cooler now   :D
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 11, 2017, 05:00:16 PM
I know the Juice B2 isn't all that popular, but it makes for a pretty good work carry for me in my current job. Mostly cutting open boxes and cutting a few types of rope/string. having the full serrated and full plain edge is nice. and it fits in my coin pocket out of the way
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Kampfer on December 12, 2017, 06:44:09 AM
I know the Juice B2 isn't all that popular, but it makes for a pretty good work carry for me in my current job. Mostly cutting open boxes and cutting a few types of rope/string. having the full serrated and full plain edge is nice. and it fits in my coin pocket out of the way
It is uninspiring and ugly, but it has great cutting power for its size, it has potential.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 12, 2017, 05:33:43 PM
I know the Juice B2 isn't all that popular, but it makes for a pretty good work carry for me in my current job. Mostly cutting open boxes and cutting a few types of rope/string. having the full serrated and full plain edge is nice. and it fits in my coin pocket out of the way
It is uninspiring and ugly, but it has great cutting power for its size, it has potential.

Both fair assessments, I don't hate the way it looks, definitely not good looking though. Function over form for this one I suppose.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ReamerPunch on December 12, 2017, 05:59:47 PM
So the Coast G19 got upgraded with a lanyard hole. Thanks!  :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 12, 2017, 06:02:36 PM
So the Coast G19 got upgraded with a lanyard hole. Thanks!  :like:

That ones the G10, Coast was giving them away a few years ago if you paid for shipping. The 19 is a bit longer.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 12, 2017, 06:03:06 PM
Here's today's carry

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171212_112547.jpg?m=1513098020)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ReamerPunch on December 12, 2017, 06:16:28 PM
So the Coast G19 got upgraded with a lanyard hole. Thanks!  :like:

That ones the G10, Coast was giving them away a few years ago if you paid for shipping. The 19 is a bit longer.

G10 is $3.5 right now!  :o
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 12, 2017, 06:40:59 PM
So the Coast G19 got upgraded with a lanyard hole. Thanks!  :like:

That ones the G10, Coast was giving them away a few years ago if you paid for shipping. The 19 is a bit longer.

G10 is $3.5 right now!  :o

Definitely worth that
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ducttapetech on December 12, 2017, 06:51:49 PM
Great thread so far Higgs.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: gregpost on December 12, 2017, 08:28:58 PM
I too enjoy these vanity threads because It's interesting to see people's thoughts and progression on EDC gear and their hobbies and activities.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Kampfer on December 12, 2017, 09:35:38 PM
I know the Juice B2 isn't all that popular, but it makes for a pretty good work carry for me in my current job. Mostly cutting open boxes and cutting a few types of rope/string. having the full serrated and full plain edge is nice. and it fits in my coin pocket out of the way
It is uninspiring and ugly, but it has great cutting power for its size, it has potential.

Both fair assessments, I don't hate the way it looks, definitely not good looking though. Function over form for this one I suppose.
I am carrying my Leatherman JB2 today.
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=74993.0;attach=348974;image)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Ron Who on December 13, 2017, 11:15:31 AM
 :like: :gimme:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 20, 2017, 04:33:40 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171219_122328.jpg?m=1513740272)

It's baaaackkkk

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171219_115755.jpg?m=1513740270)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171219_120314.jpg?m=1513740271)

Today's knives opening up newly arrived pallets of stuff. Not sure I like that the B2 didn't come with some sort of split ring or lanyard attachment point....
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on December 20, 2017, 11:49:07 AM
Thanks for the pics and the thoughts, Higgs :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on December 20, 2017, 05:52:08 PM
you must have had fun at work  :D
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 21, 2017, 04:08:13 AM
Got to use my EDC stuff at work again today! Love when that happens, granted it was mostly on my own crap this time. I did use the "phillips" driver on my Dime to tighten a snap screw on a little guys helmet which was nice. The real help was in removing what was left of rotted eyelets on my old skates which have been relegated to pond duty now.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171220_150612.jpg?m=1513824978)

Flat driver made for an awesome light pry tool, needed to be a fairly fine edge to sneak between the eyelet and the boot.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171220_150623.jpg?m=1513824978)

Punched out the still surprisingly well seated backing as well, made short work of it and saved me from going searching for something else to get the job done.... Other tasks out of the hands of my EDC were pressing in new eyelets and swapping in newer Step Steel blades I "borrowed" from one of my other pairs that I can't stand....

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171220_213837.jpg?m=1513824978)

Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on December 21, 2017, 03:15:36 PM
Got to use my EDC stuff at work again today! Love when that happens, granted it was mostly on my own crap this time. I did use the "phillips" driver on my Dime to tighten a snap screw on a little guys helmet which was nice. The real help was in removing what was left of rotted eyelets on my old skates which have been relegated to pond duty now.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171220_150612.jpg?m=1513824978)

Flat driver made for an awesome light pry tool, needed to be a fairly fine edge to sneak between the eyelet and the boot.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171220_150623.jpg?m=1513824978)

Punched out the still surprisingly well seated backing as well, made short work of it and saved me from going searching for something else to get the job done.... Other tasks out of the hands of my EDC were pressing in new eyelets and swapping in newer Step Steel blades I "borrowed" from one of my other pairs that I can't stand....

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171220_213837.jpg?m=1513824978)

nice to see that your Dime worked for you, but I must warn you not to put much stress on it...I've broken 2 of them already!!  :oops:
And I didn't apply much force in any of those 2 occasions

 :ahhh
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 21, 2017, 03:25:54 PM
Got to use my EDC stuff at work again today! Love when that happens, granted it was mostly on my own crap this time. I did use the "phillips" driver on my Dime to tighten a snap screw on a little guys helmet which was nice. The real help was in removing what was left of rotted eyelets on my old skates which have been relegated to pond duty now.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171220_150612.jpg?m=1513824978)

Flat driver made for an awesome light pry tool, needed to be a fairly fine edge to sneak between the eyelet and the boot.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171220_150623.jpg?m=1513824978)

Punched out the still surprisingly well seated backing as well, made short work of it and saved me from going searching for something else to get the job done.... Other tasks out of the hands of my EDC were pressing in new eyelets and swapping in newer Step Steel blades I "borrowed" from one of my other pairs that I can't stand....

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171220_213837.jpg?m=1513824978)

nice to see that your Dime worked for you, but I must warn you not to put much stress on it...I've broken 2 of them already!!  :oops:
And I didn't apply much force in any of those 2 occasions

 :ahhh

This ones been going along for about 3-4 years for me now. I like it quite a bit for what it is, but wouldn't mistake it for a heavy use tool by any means. I did do a test of it along side full-size tools to see what it could do and it faired surprisingly well.

And well, for 10 bucks if it breaks it breaks. It's served well for me. And I like it for the fiddle factor.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 24, 2017, 05:40:12 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171223_224421.jpg?m=1514090331)

Last minute gift wrapping timeeee :ahhh
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on December 24, 2017, 05:31:35 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171223_224421.jpg?m=1514090331)

Last minute gift wrapping timeeee :ahhh

wow !! Always wanted one of those.  :o
 They are rare as a green dog, especially in my country   :ahhh
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 24, 2017, 05:36:50 PM
You lot get to pick my carry for Christmas Eve festivities at the family's house.... if anyone views this in the next few hours. Might need to open some clam shell packs, turn battery door screws, pop beers.

A. Skeletool
B. Camo Fuse
C. Wave
D. Bucktool
E. Cadet
F. Old Climber
G. Rebar
H. Classic


Then Watches I have
A. Invicta Diver
B. Timex Expedition Scout

Coin pocket can be filled with a combo of my great grandfather's Zippo and...
A. Classic(if not picked above)
B. Juice B2
C. Vic Money Clip
D. Nothing

And final option.... Should I have my Dime, peanut lighter, Olight I3, and K Tool dangling from my pocket?
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 24, 2017, 05:37:55 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171223_224421.jpg?m=1514090331)

Last minute gift wrapping timeeee :ahhh

wow !! Always wanted one of those.  :o
 They are rare as a green dog, especially in my country   :ahhh

I'll be honest with ya, scissors are not great..... Handle tools and overall feel of it are quite good, but the scissors could be better
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on December 24, 2017, 07:39:18 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171223_224421.jpg?m=1514090331)

Last minute gift wrapping timeeee :ahhh

wow !! Always wanted one of those.  :o
 They are rare as a green dog, especially in my country   :ahhh

I'll be honest with ya, scissors are not great..... Handle tools and overall feel of it are quite good, but the scissors could be better

that's what I read most everywhere...I'll keep my Micra   ;)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 24, 2017, 08:42:38 PM
You lot get to pick my carry for Christmas Eve festivities at the family's house.... if anyone views this in the next few hours. Might need to open some clam shell packs, turn battery door screws, pop beers.

A. Skeletool
B. Camo Fuse
C. Wave
D. Bucktool
E. Cadet
F. Old Climber
G. Rebar
H. Classic


Then Watches I have
A. Invicta Diver
B. Timex Expedition Scout

Coin pocket can be filled with a combo of my great grandfather's Zippo and...
A. Classic(if not picked above)
B. Juice B2
C. Vic Money Clip
D. Nothing

And final option.... Should I have my Dime, peanut lighter, Olight I3, and K Tool dangling from my pocket?

 :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Butch on December 24, 2017, 09:26:49 PM
Load up with tools til your pants fall off, then put one thing back in the drawer pull your pants up and go.........at least you'll be covered. Your posterior and your need for multitools......... :whistle:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on December 25, 2017, 04:56:34 AM
Load up with tools til your pants fall off, then put one thing back in the drawer pull your pants up and go.........at least you'll be covered. Your posterior and your need for multitools......... :whistle:

 :rofl:

I :like: the way Butch thinks :D

Anything with a blade and a screwdriver should do the trick :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on December 25, 2017, 04:57:39 AM
But for the sake of the game I will say take a Wave and a Classic :tu:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 25, 2017, 05:28:04 AM
Went Wave and Juice B2 with my dime Sbiner.... The Wave is new and my first one.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 29, 2017, 04:21:56 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171228_085750.jpg?m=1514516998)

Pretty much have this nailed down as my work day carry, at least for the next little while.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 29, 2017, 04:28:51 AM
Double posting because this is like my own little island! So Kampfer is definitely right about the B2 being ugly and uninspiring, but damn is the cutting power and tiny form factor growing on me. Tucks in a coin pocket along side the Zippo and instantly forget its there. Starting to like this one a good bit.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Don Pablo on December 29, 2017, 01:58:52 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171228_085750.jpg?m=1514516998)

Pretty much have this nailed down as my work day carry, at least for the next little while.
I notice that you've broken your juice in half. Where's the rest of it? :pok:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 29, 2017, 02:07:30 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20171228_085750.jpg?m=1514516998)

Pretty much have this nailed down as my work day carry, at least for the next little while.
I notice that you've broken your juice in half. Where's the rest of it? :pok:

Times were tough, drank the rest
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Kampfer on December 29, 2017, 08:23:37 PM
Double posting because this is like my own little island! So Kampfer is definitely right about the B2 being ugly and uninspiring, but damn is the cutting power and tiny form factor growing on me. Tucks in a coin pocket along side the Zippo and instantly forget its there. Starting to like this one a good bit.
I am always right.   ;)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on December 29, 2017, 09:32:30 PM
Double posting because this is like my own little island! So Kampfer is definitely right about the B2 being ugly and uninspiring, but damn is the cutting power and tiny form factor growing on me. Tucks in a coin pocket along side the Zippo and instantly forget its there. Starting to like this one a good bit.
I am always right.   ;)

I'll give ya this one and the Skeletool. Anymore and it'll go right to your head :rofl:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 03, 2018, 03:10:07 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180101_212536.jpg?m=1514945195)

Here is most of my EDC stuff and where I store it. Not seen are the fixed blades kept in the drawer below the folders, and the gear that stays elsewhere like the car or tacklebox.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2018, 03:14:44 AM
Some very nice gear in that box :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 03, 2018, 03:20:32 AM
Some very nice gear in that box :cheers: :like:

The Charge and Wave are new!
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 03, 2018, 03:22:37 AM
Some very nice gear in that box :cheers: :like:

The Charge and Wave are new!


Very very nice then :o :like: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 03, 2018, 03:28:06 AM
First time getting to handle, nevermind use, either model. Charge came with me to work yesterday and immediately proved very useful as I used the file to shorten a copper rivet post a good bit before I could peen it.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on January 03, 2018, 12:01:54 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180101_212536.jpg?m=1514945195)

Here is most of my EDC stuff and where I store it. Not seen are the fixed blades kept in the drawer below the folders, and the gear that stays elsewhere like the car or tacklebox.

I had that SOG Fielder in G10 scales and was a truly beautiful folder, and it's action smooth as silk.  :tu:
It also took a screaming edge, and it was definitely my favorite SOG knife.

good memories  :salute:

Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 03, 2018, 01:02:30 PM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180101_212536.jpg?m=1514945195)

Here is most of my EDC stuff and where I store it. Not seen are the fixed blades kept in the drawer below the folders, and the gear that stays elsewhere like the car or tacklebox.

I had that SOG Fielder in G10 scales and was a truly beautiful folder, and it's action smooth as silk.  :tu:
It also took a screaming edge, and it was definitely my favorite SOG knife.

good memories  :salute:

Especially good for the money, the wood scaled one was my first "real" pocket knife. Unfortunately it is without it's tip thanks to some grade A stupidity :facepalm:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 04, 2018, 05:01:08 AM
First "mod", fixed the backspring on my Schrade Tough Tool(the made in the USA one), and put in a new pivot bolt in place of the rivet.
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180103_212217.jpg?m=1515037489)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180103_213201.jpg?m=1515037490)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180103_222301.jpg?m=1515037489)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 04, 2018, 05:09:09 AM
Also got two new toys recently!
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180103_222414.jpg?m=1515038725)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180103_211808.jpg?m=1515037489)
The SAK is a Spartan gifted to me by a member here, and has seen a lot of hard use, but makes for a great sheath partner next to the Wave.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on January 04, 2018, 12:24:42 PM
Also got two new toys recently!
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180103_222414.jpg?m=1515038725)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180103_211808.jpg?m=1515037489)
The SAK is a Spartan gifted to me by a member here, and has seen a lot of hard use, but makes for a great sheath partner next to the Wave.

whoa those are toys   :tu:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 08, 2018, 02:37:34 AM
Picked up two Thrunite T01s as I was curious how they compared to the Olight I3E. Given that they are near enough to the same price, similar output rating, and overall size I wanted to see which was better.

I can certainly say the light put out by each is different. Fit and finish seems to be as well.

I may do a side by side comparison test if anyone would be interested?
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2018, 02:45:04 AM
Picked up two Thrunite T01s as I was curious how they compared to the Olight I3E. Given that they are near enough to the same price, similar output rating, and overall size I wanted to see which was better.

I can certainly say the light put out by each is different. Fit and finish seems to be as well.

I may do a side by side comparison test if anyone would be interested?

I would like to see a comparison :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2018, 02:45:32 AM
Also got two new toys recently!
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180103_222414.jpg?m=1515038725)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180103_211808.jpg?m=1515037489)
The SAK is a Spartan gifted to me by a member here, and has seen a lot of hard use, but makes for a great sheath partner next to the Wave.

whoa those are toys   :tu:

Very nice toys :dd: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2018, 02:45:58 AM
Great fix on the Tough Tool as well :like: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 08, 2018, 02:50:38 AM
Poncho I may have to get you on the payroll soon :cheers:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Kampfer on January 08, 2018, 05:15:16 AM
How’s the B2 holding up?
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 08, 2018, 06:38:40 AM
Still getting the job done.... been using the Kershaw K Tool to rectify the serrated blade's tendency to roll an edge, and it's worked okay. Just run it over the back side of the edge and it's back to jagged slicing.

Man is it soft though, going to run it into the ground. I still just really enjoy how small it is with the potential to provide such solid cutting ability. Heat treating must not have been too good on these.

Replacement for it is likely to be a Case of some sort in the not so distant future
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 08, 2018, 12:06:59 PM
Poncho I may have to get you on the payroll soon :cheers:

 :salute:

 :D
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 09, 2018, 05:47:09 AM
Well, my EDC gear got called into service today thanks to the wonderful surprise of a broken pipe.... Thrunite T01 saw steady use, and the Juice B2 was the go to knife for cutting various types of tape and pipe insulation. Both performed admirably, my father was quite amused with how effective they serrated blade was on the insulation. Could have been a huuuge headache, ended up not being too brutal, we got it sorted in pretty good time.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180108_101044.jpg?m=1515472944)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180108_101435.jpg?m=1515472944)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180108_164938.jpg?m=1515472944)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 09, 2018, 12:00:48 PM
Glad you got this fixed :salute: Could have been a big headache :ahhh Good to know it wasn't :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on January 09, 2018, 12:48:49 PM
nice fix
with nice tool

 :salute:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 09, 2018, 03:10:44 PM
Thanks Gents! Saved a nice chunk of change fixing it ourselves too.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 10, 2018, 12:04:30 PM
Thanks Gents! Saved a nice chunk of change fixing it ourselves too.

I rarely call anyone in either :salute: About the only time I do is when I have to have something done to my HVAC system :think: I have no idea how to work on that and would probably make my problem worse :ahhh :D
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 16, 2018, 04:41:21 AM
Today's work carry

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180114_084118.jpg?m=1516073898)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 16, 2018, 11:50:43 AM
Very great looking carry, Higgs :like: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on January 17, 2018, 02:29:35 PM
rocking gear! I really like the orange scales on the Byrd  :cheers:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 17, 2018, 02:57:42 PM
rocking gear! I really like the orange scales on the Byrd  :cheers:

Thanks guys, the Byrd is a Rescue so the orange may be the default for the model? But I did see it offered in black as well.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: pomsbz on January 17, 2018, 03:11:33 PM
Which Charge did you get? AL or ALX?
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 17, 2018, 04:44:56 PM
It's an AL, purchased it second hand out of a small antiques type store at the base of the White Mountains on a small by-road. The Charge and an old SAK with a bail were sitting off in a corner so I snagged them
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 17, 2018, 04:53:02 PM
It's an AL, purchased it second hand out of a small antiques type store at the base of the White Mountains on a small by-road. The Charge and an old SAK with a bail were sitting off in a corner so I snagged them

Glad you got them and appreciate them :tu: I just got mine a few days before the Spirit challenge and haven't had a chance to carry them a lot yet :facepalm: :ahhh
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 17, 2018, 06:19:55 PM
I really like the Charge, been pocket carrying it at work and its proven to be well worth the weight in the pocket. Good size and good tool selection. I love having a nice file with me. Left it home today to force myself to use my Wenger more, and man are the scissors getting a work out today
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 24, 2018, 04:18:22 AM
Got to use the awesome Wenger scissors to take care of some loose ends on a head I had to teach myself how to string. The crosslace I had to cut with them was pretty close to paracord in thickness and construction. They handled the task very well, and the '74 Zippo took care of any fraying.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180117_131209.jpg?m=1516763353)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180117_134821.jpg?m=1516763353)

Then I got to go back to breaking through boxes of product

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180122_150408.jpg?m=1516763352)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 24, 2018, 12:13:11 PM
Love the Wenger 8) and that lighter is awesome :tu: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 31, 2018, 01:31:33 AM
Went for a short hike today.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140743.jpg?m=1517356920)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140629.jpg?m=1517356917)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140655.jpg?m=1517356917)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_141238.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140934.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_141547.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_142002.jpg?m=1517358497)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on January 31, 2018, 03:42:00 PM
Went for a short hike today.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140743.jpg?m=1517356920)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140629.jpg?m=1517356917)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140655.jpg?m=1517356917)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_141238.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140934.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_141547.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_142002.jpg?m=1517358497)

well prepared,  :salute:
I am especially fond of your SPEW.  :like: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 31, 2018, 05:09:22 PM
Went for a short hike today.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140743.jpg?m=1517356920)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140629.jpg?m=1517356917)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140655.jpg?m=1517356917)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_141238.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140934.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_141547.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_142002.jpg?m=1517358497)

well prepared,  :salute:
I am especially fond of your SPEW.  :like: :like:

I've also been quite fond of it, nice size, nice weight. My stupid self didn't realize it came with a bracket to use the sheath as a belt sheath, so I threaded paracord through all the holes to make it belt useable and have enjoyed it like that as it really tucks out of the way. Should be a great tool come fishing season.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on February 01, 2018, 02:35:24 PM
Went for a short hike today.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140743.jpg?m=1517356920)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140629.jpg?m=1517356917)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140655.jpg?m=1517356917)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_141238.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_140934.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_141547.jpg?m=1517356930)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180130_142002.jpg?m=1517358497)

well prepared,  :salute:
I am especially fond of your SPEW.  :like: :like:

I've also been quite fond of it, nice size, nice weight. My stupid self didn't realize it came with a bracket to use the sheath as a belt sheath, so I threaded paracord through all the holes to make it belt useable and have enjoyed it like that as it really tucks out of the way. Should be a great tool come fishing season.

I had the opposite experience. I acquired three Minimalists and read numerous comments and reiews mentionning a belt sheath. I for the love of me couldn't understand what the smurf was all that about, and was really puzzled.

After further researching i found that my models (older versions) only included neck chain and solid plastic sheath, whereas newer iterations came with a bel loop that you could attach to the lanyard.  :oops:

No problems at all because I also paracorded the sheath to ease carrying in the belt   :tu:
It looks very useful for some fishing related activities  :cheers:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on February 01, 2018, 03:03:58 PM
The price was hard to deny as well at less than 20 bucks. Love it. Do you use yours often?
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on February 02, 2018, 04:33:18 AM
Excellent looking carry and great pics Higgs :like: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: ThePeacent on February 04, 2018, 05:04:44 PM
The price was hard to deny as well at less than 20 bucks. Love it. Do you use yours often?

I have it most times as a backup, rarely gets used,
and for that very same reason it always has a scalpel sharp, very thin edge for special uses (medical emergencies, ultra precise cutting etc.)  :tu:
Normally rides inside a jacket pocket or as a necklace in winter,

(https://i.imgur.com/uaHlWKy.jpg)

and on the belt on warmer months, where it's easier to access without that much clothing in between.
Paracord substitutes the neck chain when it goes to the belt   :salute:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on February 14, 2018, 04:04:16 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180207_143634.jpg?m=1518577300)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180211_124808.jpg?m=1518577617)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/Snapchat-1136327278.jpg?m=1518577265)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/Snapchat-1460381072.jpg?m=1518577263)
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/Snapchat-741330981.jpg?m=1518577265)
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on February 14, 2018, 04:13:02 AM
Nice weekend away in the White Mountains, bit more snow up there than there was back home. Really glad I got new tires for the truck, ended up at one point barreling through about 8 inches of untouched snow save for a few foot prints for half a mile.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on February 14, 2018, 04:15:31 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20180212_195253.jpg?m=1518577599)

This was on my last shift as we were getting ready for a big sale, had to break out some old racks and made a little more room in them getting rid of dowel pegs
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on February 14, 2018, 11:51:39 AM
Great pics up in the mountains :like: more great uses as well :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 24, 2019, 02:22:34 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20190123_185229.jpg?m=1548292469)

One of my current projects, should finish in the next few days. Sick of worn out parts just getting sent to the trash, figured it was time to stop being lazy and try to make something cool out of them.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Higgins617 on January 28, 2019, 06:24:06 AM
(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Higgins%27-shots/20190125_165351.jpg?m=1548652899)

Finished product. I'm extremely happy with the way it turned out, going to be a nice addition to my mini mancave corner in my room.
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: gerleatherberman on January 28, 2019, 07:35:41 AM
That is awesome, Higgins!  :like:

Last job was at a lamp shop, so the work you did is appreciated as well.  :tu:
Title: Re: Higg's Gear Thoughts and Shutter Shop
Post by: Poncho65 on January 28, 2019, 01:14:25 PM
Great job on the lamp :tu: :like: