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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: Grand_Banana on April 07, 2024, 12:13:29 AM
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Hi awl,
I am planning an Explorer 30 day challenge for May 2024. Who’s coming with me, man?
Unless I am taking part in a challenge, the Explorer is my primary SAK. I think it is the perfect combination of tools for my daily needs. I even use the mag lens! At 4 layers it isn’t too bulky or heavy to ride nicely in the pocket.
Im not sure the rationale for the model name, but for me, the toolset exemplifies what an explorer needs in a pocket knife. An explorer likely already has a legend fixed blade, saw, hatchet, etc., on his pack leaving this SAK to round it all out.
If anyone’s interested, please sign up and join me on the adventure!
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I'd love to but the Micra challenge is already scheduled for May.
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I’ll probably join.
I’m pretty sure Marketing gets to name the models, and that they do so on the basis of “whatever sounds cool that we think will help us sell the most SAKs”.
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I love the Explorer! But a trip to London in May is probably going to put me out of a challenge, unfortunately.
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I love the Explorer! But a trip to London in May is probably going to put me out of a challenge, unfortunately.
Follow along if you can! Is the Explorer too much knife for London (or is it a flight carryon only kind of issue)?
I'd love to but the Micra challenge is already scheduled for May.
No worries :cheers:
I’ll probably join.
I’m pretty sure Marketing gets to name the models, and that they do so on the basis of “whatever sounds cool that we think will help us sell the most SAKs”.
:cheers: hope you can join in.
I’m sure marketing does just that. It does make some sense to me as a pocket knife given what I’d carry in full size tools on an “expedition.”
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Follow along if you can! Is the Explorer too much knife for London (or is it a flight carryon only kind of issue)?
I’m sure I will check a suitcase for the flight. I’ve done that before when flying domestically, to make sure I have a SAK on the other end, I am not sure how that works internationally with the UK.
I’m also given to understand that people are less accepting of pocket knives in public in England and, as a visitor, I suppose I was thinking that I would try to be as careful/discreet as possible.
I was planning on having my Rambler in my checked luggage for this trip.
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Hi Marlowe, you'll be best off checking in any cutlery in the hold baggage I suggest. Knife carrying is just not that commonplace over here these days. The law allows you to carry less than 3 inch bladed folder without lawful excuse but a lock or fixed blade in public would need good reason. There have been a few incidents over the years which have made the general public less accepting but I've always found people recognise a SAK for what it is - a damn fine tool.
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Is there an issue with being involved with two challenges at one time?
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Is there an issue with being involved with two challenges at one time?
You can participate both challenge but you get only 1 badge.
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Hi Marlowe, you'll be best off checking in any cutlery in the hold baggage I suggest. Knife carrying is just not that commonplace over here these days. The law allows you to carry less than 3 inch bladed folder without lawful excuse but a lock or fixed blade in public would need good reason. There have been a few incidents over the years which have made the general public less accepting but I've always found people recognise a SAK for what it is - a damn fine tool.
Thanks for the advice, I keep that in mind!
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Thanks for the advice, I keep that in mind!
Agreed sounds like solid advice. The Explorer might be just the right size SAK for a trip anyways.
But I won’t personally give you advice one or another as I’ve not been to the UK nor taken anything more than a classic international. That made it to Japan and back in checked no questions. Japanese security did stop me on the way out for the carryon of my shamisen plectrum. A bachi looks like and is about the same size as a small ice scraper for your windshield so I’m not surprised it was flagged, but it was let through.
Doesn’t SurgeUK work for an airport? Maybe he’ll chime in on the customs side of things.
Is there an issue with being involved with two challenges at one time?
If you choose to do an Explorer badge in the future I’d probably join in if not on another challenge.
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I’m in!
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I’m in!
Glad to have you on board!
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Hmm maybe i could try this challenge since i havent actually carried my Explorer much, maybe few times since i got this. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240412/c650cbce54be5e82ea26070b039deaea.jpg)
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Hmm maybe i could try this challenge since i havent actually carried my Explorer much, maybe few times since i got this. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240412/c650cbce54be5e82ea26070b039deaea.jpg)
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It’d be great to have you join :salute:
I’ve never seen those scales before now. Neat. I wonder what year that Explorer is?
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It’d be great to have you join :salute:
I’ve never seen those scales before now. Neat. I wonder what year that Explorer is?
I suspect 1991 since this has hook (1991) also has screw on scissors (1991 rivet replaced screw)
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If i dont remember wrong logo is world logo.
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Those scales are sweet :like:
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I agree. Love those scales
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About 10 days to go now. I’m starting a list. Not that we really need it although I like the organization. I think I’ve got everyone here. Included you Jeffjeeptj from your other Explorer thread. Anyone missed or new please add yourself.
1. Grand_Banana
2. nate j
3. hsherzfeld
4. Antti Lammi
5. Jeffjeeptj
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Thanks, Grand. I’m in.
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We need a Badge for completing this and other Challenges more than once.
Maybe a dunce cap. :ahhh
(https://i.imgur.com/DMSZa8a.jpg)
Explorer.
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We need a Badge for completing this and other Challenges more than once.
Maybe a dunce cap. :ahhh
(https://i.imgur.com/DMSZa8a.jpg)
Explorer.
With dunce levels. Complete the same challenge 3 times and you get the dodo bird. :nanadance:
Powernoodle are you in for the explorer challenge?
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Powernoodle are you in for the explorer challenge?
Prolly not, but I wouldn't rule it out completely - especially if I got a Dunce Badge. (https://emoticons.datahamster.com/wobble.gif) (https://emoticons.datahamster.com/wobble.gif) (https://emoticons.datahamster.com/wobble.gif)
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I'm in. I've got a couple of Explorers, an older version and a newer one to play with.
1. Grand_Banana
2. nate j
3. hsherzfeld
4. Antti Lammi
5. Jeffjeeptj
6. Buzzbait
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Great to have you in aboard Buzzbait
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i will start carrying my Explorer when challenge begins, i havent yet carried it so much that i could really have strong opinion on it so this will test me many ways. Maybe exclusively carry this to see how good Explorer is.
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Those are some nice scale colors, Buzzbait!
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Those are some nice scale colors, Buzzbait!
Thanks. I wanted plus scales for both knives, so I decided to order some interesting colors. Once the new scales were on, I was over moon with how both knives turned out.
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It'll be good to see people's feedback. On youtube atleast it seems a very over looked SAK.
I love mine and its my main EDC pocket knife.
Only time i switch it out is when i fancy carrying my swiss champ and even then it sometimes comes along because i love it so much haha. Either that or back the swiss champ up with a tinker...
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Tomorrow it starts and im kinda excited to see how good Explorer really is in use.
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It'll be good to see people's feedback. On youtube atleast it seems a very over looked SAK.
I love mine and its my main EDC pocket knife.
Only time i switch it out is when i fancy carrying my swiss champ and even then it sometimes comes along because i love it so much haha. Either that or back the swiss champ up with a tinker...
:iagree: Will you join us for the challenge? :pok:
Tomorrow it starts and im kinda excited to see how good Explorer really is in use.
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:cheers: :woohoo:
Here’s our list so far:
1. Grand_Banana
2. nate j
3. hsherzfeld
4. Antti Lammi
5. Jeffjeeptj
6. Buzzbait
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On youtube atleast it seems a very over looked SAK.
I think of it more like this…
Start with the basic Spartan.
If willing to go to three layers, what’s the next most useful tool/layer to have?
Many (though not all) might say “scissors”. That gets us to Climber (with the hook as a bonus).
If willing to go to four layers, what’s the next most useful tool/layer to have?
Some would say “wood saw”, which gets them to Huntsman. I would say there’s a good argument for “metal saw/file”, but the Mountaineer doesn’t seem to get much love. I also think there’s a solid case for “pliers”; the Deluxe Climber is sadly discontinued, but they are available used on the ‘bay, all parts exist to mod your own, or the Deluxe Tinker is still available. If your answer is “end-mounted 3D Phillips” and or “mag glass”, then of course the Explorer is made for you.
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I'm in. :woohoo:
1. Grand_Banana
2. nate j
3. hsherzfeld
4. Antti Lammi
5. Jeffjeeptj
6. Buzzbait
7. Alan K.
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Since i time to time need pliers im wondering what tool should i pair with Explorer?
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Day 1 of 30
Im starting this challenge with this picture, played little with magnifying glass. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240501/5b44cff896505044ed2d13c086afcdec.jpg)
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I participated in last month’s Sportsman challenge. My last photo was with a Transformer toy my son used when he was younger and the Sportsman. Starting this challenge with the toy transformed and the Explorer now in the picture.
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I'm in. :woohoo:
1. Grand_Banana
2. nate j
3. hsherzfeld
4. Antti Lammi
5. Jeffjeeptj
6. Buzzbait
7. Alan K.
:like: Great to have you in!
I participated in last month’s Sportsman challenge. My last photo was with a Transformer toy my son used when he was younger and the Sportsman. Starting this challenge with the toy transformed and the Explorer now in the picture.
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Im starting this challenge with this picture, played little with magnifying glass. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240501/5b44cff896505044ed2d13c086afcdec.jpg)
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:like: Transformers were my favorite as a kid and now my kids are playing with them. Great pic
:like:Nice one! What’s the watch?
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:like:Nice one! What’s the watch?
Watch is ZA1 automatic dive watch #9 made by ZED
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Day 1
Here’s my Explorer I’ll use throughout this month along with the other two things always on me: my trusty Olight I3T and a cheap pokka pen.
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I EDC the Explorer but have never kept track of the tool use. I’ll try to post a pic of my most used tool or newly used tool of the day for this challenge to see what kind of use I get.
I EDC the Explorer but have never kept track of the tool use. I know I quite frequently use the blades, scissors, and screwdriver. I’ll try to post a pic of my most used tool or newly used tool of the day for this challenge to see what kind of use I get.
Starting off this challenge like all others with breakfast.
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Tools used:
Large blade x1
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Day 1 - I have a few Explorers, but this is my favorite. It’s the current model with the newer glass magnifier, but with yellow plus scales. I’m not normally a cellidor fan, but certain colors like the yellow are quite appealing to me.
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My yellow Explorer (my standard EDC SAK) with two other components of my basic EDC: Fisher space pen and Streamlight Microstream USB flashlight.
As with most of these challenges, the challenging part for me will be remembering to take and post daily photos.
I’ll probably alternate between my yellow and green Explorers.
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Day 1
The Explorer’s small blade helped start the day off right…
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Day 01
Here's my pre-91 Explorer with my homemade pocket dangler using a fishing swivel and aluminum fence tie wire.
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Man I do like those yellow scales, two great looking Explorers.
Unless I end up putting plus scales on my Explorer, all I need most of the time is that SAK, flashlight, and pen.
Day 1
The Explorer’s small blade helped start the day off right…
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Watch is ZA1 automatic dive watch #9 made by ZED
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Since i time to time need pliers im wondering what tool should i pair with Explorer?
I typically pair my Kick with the Explorer. I think it’s the best minimalist SAK next to a PST/Bond. if I really think I’ll just need the pliers and another screwdriver or the wire stripper I’ll grab the Kick. Some redundancy but helpful to hold a bolt and tighten a screw, etc. it may be used when the Explorer can’t meet the task during this challenge.
Day 01
Here's my pre-91 Explorer with my homemade pocket dangler using a fishing swivel and aluminum fence tie wire.
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I typically pair my Kick with the Explorer. I think it’s the best minimalist SAK next to a PST/Bond. if I really think I’ll just need the pliers and another screwdriver or the wire stripper I’ll grab the Kick. Some redundancy but helpful to hold a bolt and tighten a screw, etc. it may be used when the Explorer can’t meet the task during this challenge.
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I thinked Spirit since i mainly carry it on edc bag during challenge and use it only when needed (hopefully not needed many times)
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I'm in. :woohoo:
1. Grand_Banana
2. nate j
3. hsherzfeld
4. Antti Lammi
5. Jeffjeeptj
6. Buzzbait
7. Alan K
8. BradSAK
So happy to join my first challenge and its an easy start using my favourite SAK
Used at work tightening jubilee clips on an engine, and slicing some strawberrys for my little girl with my non work explorer!
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My yellow Explorer...
:like: I wanted a yellow 91mm for the longest time, but I don't think that'll ever happen. A yellow Bantam, on the other hand, would be more doable.
As I don't (and likely won't) own an Explorer, I cannot participate. But I'll observe from the sidelines!
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So happy to join my first challenge
Welcome!
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:like: I wanted a yellow 91mm for the longest time, but I don't think that'll ever happen. A yellow Bantam, on the other hand, would be more doable.
As I don't (and likely won't) own an Explorer, I cannot participate. But I'll observe from the sidelines!
There's nothing to stop you from owning a yellow 91mm SAK. My Explorer was red when I bought it. I simply bought some yellow Plus scales on the Bay of Es.
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I'm in. :woohoo:
1. Grand_Banana
2. nate j
3. hsherzfeld
4. Antti Lammi
5. Jeffjeeptj
6. Buzzbait
7. Alan K
8. BradSAK
So happy to join my first challenge and its an easy start using my favourite SAK
Used at work tightening jubilee clips on an engine, and slicing some strawberrys for my little girl with my non work explorer!
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Great to have you Brad! Is that a whittling blade?
There's nothing to stop you from owning a yellow 91mm SAK. My Explorer was red when I bought it. I simply bought some yellow Plus scales on the Bay of Es.
The only thing stopping me is spending the money on new scales. I feel I need to earn them when the current ones wear out or are damaged.
:like: I wanted a yellow 91mm for the longest time, but I don't think that'll ever happen. A yellow Bantam, on the other hand, would be more doable.
As I don't (and likely won't) own an Explorer, I cannot participate. But I'll observe from the sidelines!
A yellow bantam would look nice
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I thinked Spirit since i mainly carry it on edc bag during challenge and use it only when needed (hopefully not needed many times)
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That is a good choice. I have paired the Explorer and Spirit many times before.
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There's nothing to stop you from owning a yellow 91mm SAK.
Just lack of a set of yellow scales to slap on. That and I've pretty well joined "Team No Back Layer Tools."
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Day 02 of 30
Day started with Explorer slicing cucumber to my sandwhich. Enjoyed my sandwhich with cup of black coffee.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240502/f92581f30f5c6e8a71b5b7e8c43b1777.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240502/1b3044c55222e9a2f33233db80b409a4.jpg)
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I misplaced my glasses and needed to read some fine print. Could have used the camera on the phone, but, it was way more fun using the Explorer. Obviously used the camera anyway, but, …
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Day 2: Opening a package today, using the Explorer’s awl. Not nearly as effective as the awl on my 93mm alox knives, but still got the job done.
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Those yeller Explorer's are quite appealing!!
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Great to have you Brad! Is that a whittling blade?
It is! Here is the last whittle i did. A peter rabbit. Ive not had much time to whittle since my ten month old was born :ahhh
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Day 02
Today I opened more mulch for the yard and rediscovered the shortcomings that usually prevent me from carrying the Explorer.
1 I needed pliers to pull the liner from a lighter to refill it and the Explorer doesn't have pliers.
2 I needed a saw to remove a small branch in the backyard and the Explorer doesn't have a saw.
Therefore, I'm going to have to follow Antti's example and figure out what pliers based tool to pair with it.
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I'm going to have to follow Antti's example and figure out what pliers based tool to pair with it.
Maybe a Signal? Failing that, a Rebar or a Wave would awlways be a good choice. A SwissTool with a wood saw would be up there, too.
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Any of those would be a good choice but I'm thinking maybe my SOG PowerLock because it's been neglected for a few years now. I can't even remember ever carrying it since the SOG Power challenge in 2016. :twak:
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Great day 2 uses awl. :like:
Day 02
Today I opened more mulch for the yard and rediscovered the shortcomings that usually prevent me from carrying the Explorer.
1 I needed pliers to pull the liner from a lighter to refill it and the Explorer doesn't have pliers.
2 I needed a saw to remove a small branch in the backyard and the Explorer doesn't have a saw.
Therefore, I'm going to have to follow Antti's example and figure out what pliers based tool to pair with it.
That’s awlways the trouble with using the Explorer outside.
Day 2: Opening a package today, using the Explorer’s awl. Not nearly as effective as the awl on my 93mm alox knives, but still got the job done.
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:iagree: Is that a bodhi seed mala wrapped around your wrist?
It is! Here is the last whittle i did. A peter rabbit. Ive not had much time to whittle since my ten month old was born :ahhh
That looks great!
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Day 2
Like Antti Lammi my Explorer saw more food prep today. I was quite sick today and baked beans, buttered Hawaiian sweet rolls, and oranges seemed to taste good for dinner.
Large blade for the bread and butter. Can opener for the oranges and beans. Scissors opened several popsicles today.
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Tools used:
Large blade x2
Can opener x1
Scissors x1
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Day 2
What can I say, except that these are pretty decent for cheaper smokes…
Cool idea to track tool usage GB. I think my challenge totals after day 2 are
Small Blade 5x
Scissors 3x
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:iagree: Is that a bodhi seed mala wrapped around your wrist?!
Good eye. It’s a sandalwood mala with a bodhi seed guru bead. It’s still fairly new. I typically spend a week or so every winter, beading new malas to pass the time. My yellow Explorer sat on my bench the entire time, the scissors cutting cord and tassels.
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It is! Here is the last whittle i did. A peter rabbit. Ive not had much time to whittle since my ten month old was born :ahhh
Absolutely beautiful work!!!
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I was quite sick today...
Hope you're feeling better by now!
These are pretty decent for cheaper smokes…
That would probably be a pricey smoke for me!
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Day 2:
No Explorer use today. Here’s a shot of the yellow Explorer along with a piece deck planking from battleship Texas.
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After yesterday i decide to choose my Rebwing as my pliers carry instead Spirit. My RebWing is 6 gram lighter and has dedicated Metal Saw and Heavy Duty Saw (for Metal and Wood) also has excellent pliers, even tho Spirit is much more erconomic to use. Also i can mod Rebar toolset when needed.
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That would probably be a pricey smoke for me!
Well, I suppose it’s all relative, but I think I paid around $2 per stick for these. Which, for a handmade churchill-sized cigar, puts it solidly in the bargain category in my mind.
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Day 3 of 30
Today used small blade to sharpen my pencil (it travels on my edc bag along other pens)
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Ready to open a can of pumpkin for a pie.
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Day 03
I chopped up some Cheddar slices to add to a bowl of chili I had for lunch.
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Day 30:
I switched to my green Explorer today.
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Day 3
The large blade got some work today, cleaning my fingernails and cutting a couple of tags off of toys for my kids.
Challenge totals:
Small Blade 5
Scissors 3
Large Blade 3
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Here’s a shot of the yellow Explorer along with a piece deck planking from battleship Texas.
Way too cool!
I think I paid around $2 per stick for these.
Not as bad as I thought. Barely any more than a single Backwoods.
Another great day, y'awl!
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Day 4
Using the Phillips to repair an extension cord.
Remember electrical safety - black to black, white to white, cut off the green and throw it away - j/k
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Day 04 of 30
Used scissors today to trim my beard(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240504/b9593eaa0ebb826eb727b47b771b6c2f.jpg)
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Cut off the green and throw it away - j/k
And don't put two male ends on it. In the event of a power outage, that can seriously injure or kill the folks who are working hard to restore your power.
Another great day, y'awl!
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And don't put two male ends on it. In the event of a power outage, that can seriously injure or kill the folks who are working hard to restore your power.
Another great day, y'awl!
I fully agree. I worked for a power company for many years, in generation.
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Day 3 and 4:
So sorry. I normal post updates at night, and I totally fell asleep last night!!! I used the scissors yesterday, to open up a bag of grit I’m using to tumble some stones my daughter found on a recent trip to the mountains.
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I’ve been busy planting trees in my local park today. I haven’t needed a knife much, but I did make prodigious use of the cap lifter. :cheers:.
You may notice the Explorer change for me. I’m giving the yellow Explorer a rest this weekend, and using an older model with nice new green plus scales.
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I normal post updates at night, and I totally fell asleep last night!!!
I've had that happen, so don't feel bad. And that green... :drool:
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And that green... :drool:
I love the brightness of the yellow, but the green looks straight up classy.
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Awesome pics, peoples. :cheers: :tu:
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Day 04
Somebody gave me an orchid and I used the magnifying lens for a closer look.
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Day 3
Back up and running after being sick, which means hanging in there while everyone else’s in the family gets it. Lots to catch up on here! I know I owe some folks replies.
All I did today was open popsicles.
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Tools used:
Large blade x2
Can opener x1
Scissors x2
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Awesome pics, peoples.
:iagree: And what are those scales?
All I did today was open popsicles.
I have a lot of those ice pops in my freezers. Doubtless there will be a similar photo from me before the Micra challenge concludes.
Another great day, y'awl!
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Day 4
Busy day for the Explorer. I used the small blade to trim a cigar, scissors to trim my mustache and one of my daughter’s fingernails, large blade to cut the tags off a new bike for one of my daughters, and the hook to pull the strap back through the buckle to fix a bike helmet for another daughter.
Challenge totals:
Small Blade 6
Scissors 5
Large Blade 4
Hook 1
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Day 04:
The green Explorer got a workout in the garden today. I used the scissors to trim spent flowers and leaves. I used the magnifying glass to check for aphids and to examine other bugs, and the main blade to scrape them off.
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Is that mint? Or is it a weed? :ahhh
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Good eye. It’s a sandalwood mala with a bodhi seed guru bead. It’s still fairly new. I typically spend a week or so every winter, beading new malas to pass the time. My yellow Explorer sat on my bench the entire time, the scissors cutting cord and tassels.
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:like: That’s great. I have made several, a couple for myself from my own practice and some to give away. Haven’t had time to make any for a couple years now.
Hope you're feeling better by now!
Thanks, I am on the mend now I think. Caring for family that are now in it.
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Explorer is cutting the outer jacket from the extension cord wire. Blade is nice and sharp. Assuring the inner insulation is not damaged by cutting too deep.
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Day 5 of 30
Used awl today to clean dirt under my nails, also used scissors to shorten my finger nails (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240505/100d3c5fa440348537642ad3314a273b.jpg)
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Is that mint? Or is it a weed? :ahhh
It's scarlet sage, growing from wildflower seeds. In some circumstances it would be considered a weed, but in my garden it's quite welcome. Hummingbirds love it.
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Day 5: The green Explorer was mostly just eye candy and pocket filler today. But I did get to use the large flathead to open up a can of dark wood stain I’m using on a new spice rack.
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Day 05
The small blade on my Explorer seems to have been modified to almost a Wharncliffe or sheepsfoot shape by a previous owner who probably broke or bent the tip. It's not a very good picture but the blade just looks odd to me. :dunno:
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Day 4
Small blade to remove old Rx bottle label. Cap lifter to push in water bottle o ring. Also used toothpick for its intended and tweezers to pull carpet from a toy car wheel.
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Tools used:
Large blade x2
Can opener x1
Scissors x2
Small blade x1
Cap lifter x1
Toothpick x1
Tweezers x1
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Day 05:
Yesterday saw my first use of the Explorer’s Phillips driver during the challenge. I was sharpening my original Wave and I used the Phillips driver on a red Explorer that I keep in my desk at home to tighten the screw on the Lansky sharpening clamp. Here’s a pic of Old Yeller instead.
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Day 5
Another heavy main blade day. It got used to open a package for the upcoming Giants of June/Big Blades Challenge, cut the tags off a stuffed animal for one of my daughters, cleaned and whittled my fingernails, was used by a friend who borrowed my knife to open a couple of stubborn mustard packets, and cut the tags and packaging off a new bubble gun for one of my sons.
I also notched my first use of the challenge of the inline Phillips screwdriver: the aforementioned bubble gun required a screwdriver to install batteries.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 9
Small Blade 6
Scissors 5
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 1
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Day 6 of 30
Used blade today to open some letters.
Also used flathead to open sodacan since those pesky tabs doesnt allways open nicely.
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Does anybody wonder what happens behind the wood when using self drilling sheet metal screws. I am re-purposing some 3/8” plywood from the interior of my cargo trailer. Obviously it was held in place then self-drilling screws installed.
I did not want the metal debris that was embedded. Explorer corkscrew to the rescue. It made minimal invasion into the wood, but, easily and cleanly removed the metal debris.
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Day 06
My small blade is the same shape as Grand Banana's small blade so I guess it is normal. I was just expecting more of a spear point. Anyway, I used it today to trim a cigar. :cheers:
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Day 05
The small blade on my Explorer seems to have been modified to almost a Wharncliffe or sheepsfoot shape by a previous owner who probably broke or bent the tip. It's not a very good picture but the blade just looks odd to me. :dunno:
I’m wondering if this isn’t simply the result of repeated sharpening.
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I’m wondering if this isn’t simply the result of repeated sharpening.
:iagree: Does anybody wonder what happens behind the wood when using self drilling sheet metal screws. I am re-purposing some 3/8” plywood from the interior of my cargo trailer. Obviously it was held in place then self-drilling screws installed.
I did not want the metal debris that was embedded. Explorer corkscrew to the rescue. It made minimal invasion into the wood, but, easily and cleanly removed the metal debris.
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That’s a good corkscrew use
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Day 6: I’m back to the yellow Explorer today. I just love the new style magnifier too much to not use it.
Here’s a close-up of the striations on this fine example of a Lemurian quartz cluster. Legend says that these striations hold a secret language explaining the lost secrets of the universe.
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Day 5
Several Explorer activities today using a variety of tools.
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Philips fixed yet another loosening hinge and removed a few screws from a storm window for more wasps. They’re everywhere right now.
Cap lifter to depress a stuck cabinet child lock and pry a nail out.
Small blade to finagle open a string cheese and large blade to cut up celery.
Scissors opened a couple wrappers.
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Mag lens to show the kids these clover flowers or whatever they are
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Also toothpick and tweezers for their intended uses.
Tools used:
Large blade x3
Can opener x1
Scissors x3
Small blade x2
Cap lifter x2
Toothpick x2
Tweezers x2
Philips x1
Mag lens x1
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Great stuff for today, y'awl!
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Day 6
Slow day for the Explorer. Trimming a single cigar was the only use today.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 9
Small Blade 7
Scissors 5
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 1
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Day 6 (forgot pic)
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Sportsman is shortening an air duct hose to allow a portable AC unit to fit closer to the wall. Still meeting the clearance requirements.
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Day 7 of 30
No usage today for my Explorer except playing with (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240507/bd5e1d9205454a6e7489f89be1ed49a7.jpg)
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Day 07
I used the inline Phillips driver to tighten some drawer pulls. :cheers:
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Day 6:
Yesterday was slow in the office, but I spent some time with my dog after work.
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Day 6
Today was very warm and sunny, but not close enough to summer to use the mag lens as a fire starter.
Tried the awl as ferro rod striker. Like my other 91mm SAKs it just doesn’t work well for me. Neither does the awl on my Wave. Wave saw started this fire. The Explorer blade crafted feather sticks at least.
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Tools used:
Large blade x4
Can opener x1
Scissors x3
Small blade x2
Cap lifter x2
Toothpick x2
Tweezers x2
Philips x1
Mag lens x2
Awl x1
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Day 7
It was a three-cigar day, so the small blade did the honors.
After lunch, the toothpick performed its designed function.
Later, after patching a flat tire on my son’s bike, I aired it up to check for leaks before putting it back on the rim. Then, I had to let the air all the way out to so I could get it back on the rim. If only I had a tool handy to do this without resorting to going out to the vehicles for a tire gauge. But wait! It turns out the inline Phillips is the perfect tool for this job. The fit is uncanny, almost like it was made for it.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 9
Small Blade 10
Scissors 5
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 2
Toothpick 1
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Sportsman is shortening an air duct hose to allow a portable AC unit to fit closer to the wall.
You did better than I ever could. Those little buggers always unravel when I try that.
spent some time with my dog after work.
:like:
Another great day, y'awl!
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Explorer large blade is opening a package of foam.
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Day 7
It was a three-cigar day, so the small blade did the honors.
After lunch, the toothpick performed its designed function.
Later, after patching a flat tire on my son’s bike, I aired it up to check for leaks before putting it back on the rim. Then, I had to let the air all the way out to so I could get it back on the rim. If only I had a tool handy to do this without resorting to going out to the vehicles for a tire gauge. But wait! It turns out the inline Phillips is the perfect tool for this job. The fit is uncanny, almost like it was made for it.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 9
Small Blade 10
Scissors 5
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 2
Toothpick 1
That’s really interesting I’ll have to try it. I wouldn’t put it past victorinox to have actually designed such intention.
Sportsman is shortening an air duct hose to allow a portable AC unit to fit closer to the wall. Still meeting the clearance requirements.
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I think every time I’ve installed window units, trimmed a floor AC exhaust/fit the window piece, and changed dryer vents, I’ve used a multitool. These are the jobs made quick by a good multitool.
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Day 8 of 30
Used bottle opener to open lid of mayoanase jar. Little prying and hears pop and you can easily open lid afterwards. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240508/6de22ef6cb9f1cc5770f0fe742cd66e6.jpg)
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Day 07:
More screwdriver use.
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Day 6:
It was time to hang the new spice rack, thanks to the Phillips driver.
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Day 7: I’m slowly catching up here. This afternoon allowed me to tighten a couple of doorknobs, but that was about it.
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Day 08
No use today, but I did go out to eat and I got a very appropriate fortune in my cookie. :cheers:
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Day 08
No use today, but I did go out to eat and I got a very appropriate fortune in my cookie. :cheers:
:rofl: :like:
Good uses today everyone. I really like these yellow and green scales.
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Day 7
A bit of food prep today. First hook use to retrieve the tin can lid. Also opened some packages with the small blade.
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Tools used:
Large blade x5
Can opener x2
Scissors x3
Small blade x3
Cap lifter x2
Toothpick x2
Tweezers x2
Philips x1
Mag lens x2
Awl x1
Hook x1
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I did go out to eat and I got a very appropriate fortune in my cookie.
:like:
First hook use to retrieve the tin can lid.
Good use of the hook! Celery is most definitely not my thing, though.
Another great day, y'awl!
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Day 8
Used the large blade to open a couple fresh five-packs, and then the small blade to trim one cigar.
The scissors trimmed a jagged fingernail.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 10
Small Blade 11
Scissors 6
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 2
Toothpick 1
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Day 9
Received a package of air fryer parchment paper sheets. It was stapled shut. Explorers large blade straightened and removed the staples neatly and cleanly.
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Day 9 of 30
Today used flathead to change dremel head to another. Explorer closely watched while i made second saw to PST2 (first one was solded soon after i made it) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240509/c0572324170262dd5de9cf3c79e1ec35.jpg)
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Day 9
Received a package of air fryer parchment paper sheets. It was stapled shut. Explorers large blade straightened and removed the staples neatly and cleanly.
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Obviously the large blade got the job done, but I find the can opener to be an outstanding tool for removing staples.
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Obviously the large blade got the job done, but I find the can opener to be an outstanding tool for removing staples.
Excellent comment. I had not thought about that tool for staples. Now I know.
Thanks
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Day 08:
No Explorer use yesterday.
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Day 8
Cutting foods and opening bags and bottles.
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Also used the screwdriver to put together a kids new ride on toy but no pics. And toothpick for its intended use.
Tools used:
Large blade x6
Can opener x2
Scissors x3
Small blade x3
Cap lifter x3
Toothpick x3
Tweezers x2
Philips x2
Mag lens x2
Awl x1
Hook x1
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Day 8:
I went retro today, with an older style model Explorer, with the classic red handle scales. Unfortunately, I didn’t have occasion to use it.
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Day 09
Today I used the scissors to trim my mustache.
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Using the toothpick for its original purpose.
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Day 9
Today was a four-cigar day, so the small blade got a workout.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 10
Small Blade 15
Scissors 6
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 2
Toothpick 1
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Day 10
After many years of intermittent use my homemade dangler made from aluminum fence tie wire finally broke so I improvised, adapted, and overcame by re-bending the remaining fence tie wire and adding a carabiner.
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Day 09:
Another boring day at the office with no SAK use required. Here’s a shot from my backyard instead of my office desk.
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Day 10 of 30
Used today scissors to cut some band aids (my daughter got papercut) and trimmed my beard. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240510/2e3ea158ec9fd72f8c0bb25736d24778.jpg)
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Another great day, y'awl! This challenge has been a lot of fun to follow.
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Day 10:
Did some impromptu whittling in the backyard while dodging mosquitoes.
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Day 10
Can opener to save a beer from a faulty tab. Hook to carry the grocery bags in.
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Tools used:
Large blade x6
Can opener x3
Scissors x3
Small blade x3
Cap lifter x3
Toothpick x3
Tweezers x2
Philips x2
Mag lens x2
Awl x1
Hook x2
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Day 9 was a ton of package opening. I received in a box of fragile items that were enclosed in bubble wrap, and then wrapped in layers of clear plastic tape. Real precision work to cut my way into the items, without nicking them.
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Doing a wood working project and got a splinter. What to do? Oh, yeah! Reached into my pocket, pulled out the Explorer, and got the splinter out. Thanks, Victorinox.
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Hook to carry the grocery bags in.
Yesterday I had a walk that took about 20 minutes. I was carrying a shopping bag that contained a small bag of dog food. It made me wish I had an SAK with the hook (or a car that was safe to drive).
More great stuff, y'awl!
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Day 11 of 30
No real usage today for Exploref than hanging inside my pocket waiting something to do. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240511/0d6f52c9a55952a2649e88fbc722e126.jpg)
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Day 11
Used the scissors to cut a cable tie.
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Day 11:
I’m examining a bit if the natural world today. The flash on a piece of rough labradorite is particularly beautiful.
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Day 10
Cutting fruit, opening beans, fixing. We have a mini ring toss game made of cheap pressed wood and stapled together. One piece came off when a kid tripped on it and exposed about a dozen staples. I first tried the Kick to pull them out, but it worked better to just depress with the cap lifted and glue them back together.
Pretty busy day today otherwise. Used the toothpick to test if cupcakes were done. I think I used the scissors to cut tags, but can’t remember if that was today!
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Tools used:
Large blade x7
Can opener x4
Scissors x3
Small blade x3
Cap lifter x4
Toothpick x4
Tweezers x2
Philips x2
Mag lens x2
Awl x1
Hook x2
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I’m examining a bit if the natural world today.
:like:
Cutting fruit...
I'll be doing a fair bit of food prep for the Giants of June challenge, I'm sure.
More great stuff, y'awl!
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The plastic shrink wrap bottle cap sealer did not want to tear away and there was no perforated segment either. Explorer short blade made short work of a vertical slice on the side of the bottle. Now we can enjoy some Yum-Yum sauce.
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Day 11:
I used the magnifier to take some close-ups of some flowers.
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Day 12 of 30
Used today phillips to open battery cover on my multimeter, it needed battery replacement so Explorer helped me out. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240512/e97ec6bc49f06501171c8313f27e198e.jpg)
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Day 11
Looked at slugs with the kids
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Fixed the weed whacker
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Took down some more storm windows this time on the old garage side. Basically rotted out and had to poke through the sealant on one.
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Tools used:
Large blade x7
Can opener x4
Scissors x3
Small blade x3
Cap lifter x5
Toothpick x4
Tweezers x2
Philips x3
Mag lens x3
Awl x2
Hook x2
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Day 12
I used the main blade to cut an apple and a pear for a snack.
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Day 11
Scissors trimmed the tail off a disposable bracelet.
Small blade trimmed three cigars.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 11
Small Blade 19
Scissors 8
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 2
Toothpick 1
Cap lifter 1
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Day 12
Scissors trimmed a couple of jagged fingernails.
Small blade trimmed a cigar.
Inline Phillips tightened the handle on a pot lid.
Large blade cut a string off my son’s sweatshirt.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 12
Small Blade 20
Scissors 10
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 3
Toothpick 1
Cap lifter 1
The Explorer and I relaxed on the couch after returning home from camp.
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Day 12:
With a little help from the main blade, I got to do some cardboard carpentry today.
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Getting ready to trim my mustache.
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Day 13 of 30
Some whittling with Explorer
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Day 12:
No actual Explorer use, but I sharpened up a red Explorer that I haven’t carried in awhile to add to the Explorer carry rotation.
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Day 13
I used the inline Phillips driver to remove the light kit on a ceiling fan so I could replace the 3 way pull chain switch that controls the fan. I really, really, really like the inline Phillips. I couldn't have done it with a backside Phillips as there wouldn't have been any room to turn it.
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Another great day from awl, especially the "through the magnifier" shots! :tu: I'm starting to see the value in that layer, and I'm thinking it would be really cool to mod into a Pioneer or a Tinker.
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Great stuff everyone.
Day 13
I used the inline Phillips driver to remove the light kit on a ceiling fan so I could replace the 3 way pull chain switch that controls the fan. I really, really, really like the inline Phillips. I couldn't have done it with a backside Phillips as there wouldn't have been any room to turn it.
This is the reason I don’t go with a tinker model. I just don’t think I’d get into as many uses compared wjth the Explorer.
Day 13 of 30
Some whittling with Explorer
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Looks great Getting ready to trim my mustache.
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It’s no wonder we’ve had a couple mustache trim uses so far Vic scissors are wonderful for grooming.
Loving the cigar posts. I haven’t had time to sit down and enjoy one in a while so I’m living vicariously through you awl.
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Day 12
Some blades use today to make lunch and trimmed my goatee a little bit.
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Tools used:
Large blade x8
Can opener x4
Scissors x4
Small blade x4
Cap lifter x5
Toothpick x4
Tweezers x2
Philips x3
Mag lens x3
Awl x2
Hook x2
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Day 13:
I used the flat diver to tighten the screw on a rotary tool cutoff wheel.
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Day 14
I needed to install a new towel bar. Explorer opened the package.
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Day 13:
Had to cut up some fresh air tubing for my AeroGarden.
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Day 14 of 30
Used blade to open noodle package. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240514/3d1ef023c70cf5fcaa6b805cb015a554.jpg)
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Day 13
A few uses so far today.
Made my lunch
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Played the lottery
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Stuffed some steel wool to fill a gap
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Also used both the toothpick and tweezers
Tools used:
Large blade x9
Can opener x5
Scissors x4
Small blade x4
Cap lifter x6
Toothpick x5
Tweezers x3
Philips x3
Mag lens x3
Awl x2
Hook x2
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Day 14:
Found a dead bumble bee, and had to examine it through the newer style magnifier.
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Day 14
No use today. :facepalm:
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Wife and I are going on a road trip to the Ocean City Cruisin. She decided we needed new toothbrushes. I needed Explorer to open the package.
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Day 14:
No use yesterday, but my Explorers stand ready.
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Day 15 of 30
Today used Explorer flathead to remove screwcaps on my cars doorpanel (handle was jammed) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240515/c0ef162955e7438fe0fa2412ac93e329.jpg)
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Lots of good stuff today! I have never used steel wool as a gap filler, but I'm now wondering what effect strawberries would have on a carbon steel blade. And I will have to remove a trim piece from my car's interior eventually. Getting new brakes is much more important.
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Day 15
Halfway through the challenge and I used the large blade to cut my sandwich in half. :cheers:
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Day 14
Popsicles for kids, opening mail, and awl/hook to thread/pull some string through some cardboard armor for the kids.
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Still haven’t used the corkscrew.
Tools used:
Large blade x9
Can opener x5
Scissors x5
Small blade x5
Cap lifter x6
Toothpick x5
Tweezers x3
Philips x3
Mag lens x3
Awl x3
Hook x3
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Day 15
Halfway through the challenge and I used the large blade to cut my sandwich in half. :cheers:
That’s a great looking sandwich :like:
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Grilled roast beef and cheese. The only thing missing that would have made it perfect was a cold root beer in a frosty mug. :hatsoff:
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Day 13
Slow day for the Explorer today. Scissors trimmed a hangnail.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 12
Small Blade 20
Scissors 11
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 3
Toothpick 1
Cap lifter 1
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Day 14
Main blade cleaned my fingernails.
Small blade trimmed a cigar.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 13
Small Blade 21
Scissors 11
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 3
Toothpick 1
Cap lifter 1
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Day 15:
No uses today. It just had to look pretty in my pocket.
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Day 16
Wife got nice flowers from daughter and grand-kids for Mother’s Day. We left the next day for a camping trip and the Ocean City Cruisin. Today, the 16th, Repurposed a juice bottle and cut some flowers to fit in our camper. Small blade and scissors made short work of it. Still pretty to look at, and thinking Tropical.
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Day 16 of 30
Today was sharpening day while drinking coffee. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240516/d8d9447950231e5fafb4862b3de4250c.jpg)
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Day 15
I’m a day behind so for myself now and everyone else we’re halfway done!
Today no uses except bottle opener.
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Tools used:
Large blade x9
Can opener x5
Scissors x5
Small blade x5
Cap lifter x7
Toothpick x5
Tweezers x3
Philips x3
Mag lens x3
Awl x3
Hook x3
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It just had to look pretty in my pocket.
What is the little stone next to it?
Today was sharpening day while drinking coffee.
I've never had good luck with that pull-through sharpener...but I do like my coffee black. :tu:
Today no uses except bottle opener.
One of three tools I haven't used in the Micra challenge. I might have to fix that.
More great stuff, y'awl!
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What is the little stone next to it?
That’s carnelian. Very pretty stuff.
Day 16: It was trash pickup day, so the main blade got a ton of use, breaking down cardboard for recycling.
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Day 15:
Another uneventful day at the office.
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Day 16
Small blade trimmed a cigar. :cheers:
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Day 15
Small blade trimmed two cigars.
Scissors trimmed my mustache.
Large blade whittled my fingernails.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 14
Small Blade 23
Scissors 12
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 3
Toothpick 1
Cap lifter 1
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Day 16
It was a three-cigar day for the small blade and me.
Scissors cut a fingernail and trimmed my mustache.
The Explorer and I checked out the midway at the first carnival of the season.
Main blade opened a package, and cut off my youngest daughter’s ride wristband after the carnival.
Challenge totals:
Large Blade 16
Small Blade 26
Scissors 14
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 3
Toothpick 1
Cap lifter 1
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I've never had good luck with that pull-through sharpener...but I do like my coffee black. :tu:
More great stuff, y'awl!
I use it only light touch honing. Black coffee really brings coffee taste to another level.
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Day 16:
No Explorer use yesterday, but Houston got clobbered by another storm. Our rain gauge is up to 10.3” for the month of May.
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Small blade trimmed two cigars.
My smoking days, I'm afraid, are over. But that's a pretty neat cigar band!
I use it only light touch honing.
I think that was part of my difficulty: I ham-handed it. And it was the wrong tool for the job. (When I got Tatty Rally (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,90413.msg2415639.html#msg2415639), its blade was so badly dulled that it couldn't cut paper.)
Houston got clobbered by another storm. Our rain gauge is up to 10.3” for the month of May.
Holy smurf! I think you've gotten more rain for the month than I have.
More great stuff from awl! :tu:
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Explorer was “cutting up” this morning. Fresh asparagus for breakfast! Still enjoying Cruisin 2024.
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