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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Pics of your SAKs outside

« Last post by Chidling on Today at 07:37:38 AM »

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Watch it! / Re: New offering from Casio

« Last post by buggs on Today at 07:21:51 AM »

I actually have a hard time taking advantage of the current, relatively simple G Shocks I have now.  I love that they have all the features that they do, but I can't usually access them except with guidance from one of my sons or YouTube 

On the occasions I'm not carrying my phone (something I really look forward to in retirement), the last thing I need is another device tracking me.  Add to that I've largely given up trying to keep up with a large share of technology (I can do it, I prefer not to) I'm probably not going to own a G Shock.  Nice pieces, look well built, price not prohibitive, just not all that interested.  I don't need things that outperform me.   

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by Brock O Lee on Today at 07:10:30 AM »

Interesting thumb-stud mod... 👆

Day 2

A spot of impromptu pruning with the old cross Farmer.





I bought it new in 1997, as a broke university student. It rode daily in my pocket, and also accompanied me on several epic multi-day hiking trips and outdoor adventures during my early and late 20's. This was before the concept of "every day carry", or internet forums! Victorinox changed the logo a few years later. Does anyone know exactly when this change occurred?



The wear is honest use. My amateur attempts at sharpening freehand and later with a Lansky were a bit too aggressive and chewed up the blade over the years, but is still razor sharp and everything is still in pretty good nick. I stopped carrying it when I got married and received a silver Wenger SI Soldier as a wedding gift from my dear wife. It will feature here eventually...

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Gadget Freak and EDC Forum / Re: Show Us Your EDC gear!!!

« Last post by GrouchoM on Today at 06:57:56 AM »

Their other benefit is that they can use harsher inks.
I know Noodlers make (or made) a modern-day safety pen.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by zrxoa1 on Today at 06:41:48 AM »

I’ve often thought of making something like this…





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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by z1913 on Today at 06:36:46 AM »

Is yours self made or store bought?


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I bought it used but I believe it is original version - not modified.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by zrxoa1 on Today at 06:30:23 AM »

The symmetrical blade is perfect! I wish mine was the same… here is an example of the “crinked” one that FarmerX mentioned.

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Is yours self made or store bought?


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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by z1913 on Today at 06:25:46 AM »

Side note: I've heard of some Alox Solo variations with an asymmetrical blade. Anyone have the inside scoop?

The symmetrical blade is perfect! I wish mine was the same… here is an example of the “crinked” one that FarmerX mentioned.





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

« Last post by LoopCutter on Today at 06:15:23 AM »

Wordle 1,079 5/6

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by Sos24 on Today at 06:13:55 AM »

Surefire defender.
I bought this a few years ago and did not carry it through fear of dropping (I do have butterfingers)
But my recent realisation that if I am not going to use something it’s pointless owning it prompted me to start carrying it.

Been carrying it for a while now and have not dropped it yet

I can tell you from experience that Surefire flashlights can handle most drops, as well as other abuse.  I carried one for several years in the Navy and it saw some serious use.  I remember bouncing one down a ladder in the engineering plant onto a non-skid coated steel deck about 10ft below.  It also survived being drenched in salt water and extreme temperatures.