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

« Last post by LoopCutter on Today at 06:14:20 AM »

Wordle 1,039 6/6

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Plane friendly tools

« Last post by Sos24 on Today at 06:10:53 AM »

The now discontinued Leatherman PS Style usually is a safe choice.  Although, I do know a person who had one confiscated.

The problem at least in the US is that the final decision on what is allowed is at the “discretion” of TSA agents.  Because of this “discretion” I have had or heard of items that one would consider “safe” be confiscated.

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

« Last post by AzteCypher on Today at 06:07:08 AM »

Day 22

Haven't gotten to use this one much.

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Plane friendly tools

« Last post by Sos24 on Today at 05:59:10 AM »

I like watches his videos also on occasion

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: New to me Explorer

« Last post by AzteCypher on Today at 05:56:36 AM »

I can't tell too well but it looks like you might have the latest awl so that would put it at 1987 and older.  If it is indeed the newest awl, you can narrow down your SAK to between 1987 and 1990.

This is where you can read about that info - https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,51872.msg1632543.html#msg1632543

Also, did you post a pic of the tang stamp and I missed it?

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

« Last post by Sos24 on Today at 05:54:31 AM »

Day 21
Testing the ferro rod on random bamboo husks that are strewn around this time of year. Success came easily.   [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]

Looks like a well used ferro and Opi

Day 21

Got to use my Zippo to start a fire using dried leaves as tinder.

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Nice one

Day 22
A bit long, but good reach, holds lots of fluid, and is refillable too.

Nice, I like the longer reach lighters for outside and lighting jar candles

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Edged Tools / Re: What Traditional Knife are you toting today?

« Last post by SteveC on Today at 05:45:38 AM »

Couple C Johnson knives

Sweet pair !

I have been on a Stockman kick of late, with an itch to  get a new to me model.

To keep the itch in check I’ve been getting reacquainted with models in my storage totes.
 Today, a Micarta Case Copperhead and a Marbles 3 blade (cattleman?) were selected.

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The Marble’s MR298 has 3 full sized blades, Clip, Spear Lg Pen), and Spey.   Each with own back spring.
It Carrie’s well, though a bit thick.  Surprised how well it cuts and holds its edge.  So much that the Copperlock do not action so far😉

The Marbles is an interesting one !   

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Edged Tools / Re: Micarta Monday !

« Last post by SteveC on Today at 05:43:10 AM »

 

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: New to me Explorer

« Last post by Sos24 on Today at 05:01:46 AM »

I can’t help with dating but congrats. 

I know the SAK magnifying glass seems to be a tool that many find useless but I love.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: New to me Explorer

« Last post by marlowe221 on Today at 04:48:42 AM »

I have both the old style mag glass on my late 90s Explorer, as well as the latest version on the new Explorer I bought last year.

Personally, I like the newer version better! Sure, the magnifying power is lower but the larger lens makes it easier to actually bring things into focus versus the older model.