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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Victorinox 58mm Owner's Club

« Last post by gustophersmob on Today at 08:02:53 PM »

Taking my homebrew alox rambler for a spin. It’s no longer on my primary vehicle’s keys, but I swapped it on for the day.

Edged Tools / Re: Case Knives

« Last post by IMR4198 on Today at 07:56:12 PM »

I bet that old Case was used to cut twist. Tobacco is tough on knife blades. I think a 6347 was the last Case Stockman that I ever owned. I bought one for Dad. He had to have stainless. Unfortunately, he could never keep anything and next thing I knew he had sold it to someone. I scouted around and found one more. It cost $11 at the time. Way less than list, but I knew a guy. I told him that he couldn't sell it because it belonged to me. Carry it. Use it. Can't sell it. He agreed. About the time he retired, he had started carrying a Vic Tinker some. He said one of the guys at work (someone he always complained about) said he wanted Dad's Case when he retired. I said, "No way does Jim get MY knife. I already told you the deal."
Dad's gone. Case is gone. I still have the Tinker. Somehow I always felt like a jerk for taking the Case back. Best wishes. G

The Break Room / Re: Who else is playing Wordle?

« Last post by Adam5 on Today at 07:17:49 PM »

It took down ne down too

I thought I might lose after my 2nd guess. I knew I was going to lose after my 4th guess

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: The Sportsman Challenge - April 2024

« Last post by Canuckdad on Today at 06:34:57 PM »

DAY 23!!!
TEA TIME

General Tool Discussion / Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge

« Last post by comis on Today at 05:36:37 PM »

Day 23

New lighter day. Just got this Douglas Field S fluid lighter from Japan, and really like all the finer details they have for this trench lighter. It has o-ring for all the sealable places, including the spark wheel, wick, and fuel tank. I won't call this waterproof but it seems quite rainproof as is.

Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: What did you use your Sak on today?

« Last post by IMR4198 on Today at 05:34:27 PM »

Noodle opening with Tinker. Ordinary stuff. I also used a Bijou to cut some strings off a pair of jeans from Goodwill. Too exciting for a photo. Don't want to over-stimulate anyone. Don't you love clean $4.86 jeans that are already broken in? Found a nice pair of khaki Dockers for the same price. I looked in the goody cabinet up front. I have bought 3 58mm Vics there for a buck apiece. Also a nice Gerber EZ-out and an Ulu skinner. Sold the Ulu. Kept the others. No knives today. Best wishes. G

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge

« Last post by comis on Today at 05:32:41 PM »

Day 22 (make up)

Got a new gadget today, and usb-c cigeratte lighter. All I need to do is to connect it to a power bank and press a button, the metal piece inside will glow red hot and ready to lit anything I place inside the ligther.

General Tool Discussion / Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge

« Last post by comis on Today at 05:30:40 PM »

Quote from: ReamerPunch on Today at 08:01:13 AM

Day 23
Clipper lighters are awesome. Removable sparker, and they're refillable too.

Absolutely, pretty neat features with the removable sparker and refillable!

General Tool Discussion / Re: Flame On! - April Firestarting Challenge

« Last post by comis on Today at 05:29:26 PM »

Quote from: Enginears on April 22, 2024, 11:01:36 PM

Day 22

The wind is sweeping down the plains, so I probably wont have any fires this eve.
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That's a neat idea to wrap duct tape about the ferro rod, not only it's a decent tinder by itself and it's useful to mending stuff on the field when needed.