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Waiter went in my pocket before work today .....
If you can't fix it at 3 am with a SAK and electrical tape, are you even a technician?
Here goes 30 days of consecutive pics. Hopefully I'll be off of night shift before this is over
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I did 10 years of night shift so I know how you feel! This challenge was amongst my favorites. Have fun!
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I did grave shifts and night shifts for so long as well. Good luck with the challenge.
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:popcorn:
Good luck! :like:
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A month with the combo tool. :ahhh
You can still swap to a small tinker you know. :pok:
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Waiter went in my pocket before work today .....
If you can't fix it at 3 am with a SAK and electrical tape, are you even a technician?
Here goes 30 days of consecutive pics. Hopefully I'll be off of night shift before this is over
dkop, may I join you in these 30 days? I've been meaning to have a minimalist month for a while now, and challenges are more fun when one's not doing it alone.
Also, someone in the know should clarify if one can switch between SAK's fitting the description during the challenge or should it strictly be one particular model all the way?
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A month with the combo tool. :ahhh
You can still swap to a small tinker you know. :pok:
I didn't think the challenge required the same minimalist SAK for the whole month, does it? I have a cadet and tinker I was hoping to mix in.
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Waiter went in my pocket before work today .....
If you can't fix it at 3 am with a SAK and electrical tape, are you even a technician?
Here goes 30 days of consecutive pics. Hopefully I'll be off of night shift before this is over
dkop, may I join you in these 30 days? I've been meaning to have a minimalist month for a while now, and challenges are more fun when one's not doing it alone.
Also, someone in the know should clarify if one can switch between SAK's fitting the description during the challenge or should it strictly be one particular model all the way?
I don't mind at all! I think you're required to start your own thread though for most every challenge
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Yeah, you can swap - as long as it's no more than two layers.
It's a little easier to manage if you have separate threads but makes little difference. If you want to both use this one that's fine.
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Waiter went in my pocket before work today .....
If you can't fix it at 3 am with a SAK and electrical tape, are you even a technician?
Here goes 30 days of consecutive pics. Hopefully I'll be off of night shift before this is over
dkop, may I join you in these 30 days? I've been meaning to have a minimalist month for a while now, and challenges are more fun when one's not doing it alone.
Also, someone in the know should clarify if one can switch between SAK's fitting the description during the challenge or should it strictly be one particular model all the way?
I don't mind at all! I think you're required to start your own thread though for most every challenge
If we're allowed to jump in on this thread, I'll join too. Looks like its a go!
I'm minimalist everyday, but haven't actually done the legwork for the badge (even though I think I may have started the first minimalist challenge (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,54888.0.html)) :facepalm:
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Yeah, you can swap - as long as it's no more than two layers.
It's a little easier to manage if you have separate threads but makes little difference. If you want to both use this one that's fine.
Thanks for the clarification!
I don't mind anyone else hopping on my thread if the mods don't mind.
I've been on a kick for the smaller tools lately so I should enjoy this greatly. I have an alox sd classic coming shortly so that's definitely going to get some keychain time
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Only one SAK at a time though. :tu:
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Aside from the one that lives 24/7/365 in my emergency response /SAR bag, only one there shall be!
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Day 1:
My trusty pioneer. Pictured with the fenix LD01 flashlight and modified zebra f -701 pen
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Thanks for letting us join!
...and then for Day 1 I nominate my Golfer, as it's the one I already carried today when I stepped out.
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Day 2.... National Night Out down at the township building. Good turnout despite the torrential downpour and some stuck apparatus in the mud (those in the Northeast US and other places will understand the pain of oversaturated soil lately)
Tinker in black came with didn't see much use unfortunately. Afterwards a dark beer and a dark knife... Fitting combo
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If you can't fix it at 3 am with a SAK and electrical tape, are you even a technician?
Ha... Best sentence yet.... :salute:
Good luck with the challenge. :cheers:
I've been on 84mm 2 layer Sak's strictly for like 2 years or more now. Don't really "need" anything else for normal EDC. All my 91's have been sitting in the drawer for most of the time, except for a ocasional climber or huntsman when heading to the country.
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Ha... Best sentence yet.... :salute:
Good luck with the challenge. :cheers:
I've been on 84mm 2 layer Sak's strictly for like 2 years or more now. Don't really "need" anything else for normal EDC. All my 91's have been sitting in the drawer for most of the time, except for a ocasional climber or huntsman when heading to the country.
My bear paw hands pretty much need 91mm or larger to feel comfortable. Though I love that little waiter and how it fits in the pocket, it is too small for my hands to do any "aggressive" cutting work. my usual is a 91mm tinker i put translucent green plus scales on, but i seem to be unable to locate it..... So the black handled one is filling it's place until I find my beloved. Or give up and just buy another set of plus scales to swap onto this one. All the tools are still tight, just some evidence of oxidation on the aluminum plates.
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:like:
If I wasn't doing the CYC2 challenge I'd join in, I carried a Recruit solely for over 25 years and needed no more :cheers:
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Day 2:
Since I got a bail for it from hiraethus, I've switched to the red pioneer for today
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My today´s carry -- minimalism, Ron Who style. The Waiter, the Director, and the BuSchroder all satisfy the criteria for a minimalist challenge, but then I could carry only one at a time.
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Day 2
Today it was the DofE's turn, basically the same as the Golfer, just with Phillips on the back instead of the corkscrew. I used it one time, to snip a loose thread from my t-shirt. Always good to have scissors, thta's why these are my two favorites, and why I don't really carry other 1 or 2 layer SAK's, although for the sake of the challenge, I'll try other ones as well at some points.
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Day 3, new keychain knife came from eBay (alox classic) so I figured I'd take it for a spin as my blade today. Also a "nature adventure" 2015 classic came with it, but that one's getting filed away in the collection as it's in pristine condition. So is the Alox, but I've been wanting one for ages.
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First action of the shift... Obscure sensor replacement for an undocumented error
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First action of the shift... Obscure sensor replacement for an undocumented error
Pretty nice. An awlmost weightless multitool, with lots of capabilities.
:tu: :tu:
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Day 3:
An apple a day keeps me using my knife for fun things :)
I have noticed that the old Elinox pioneer does not slice quite as nicely as my newer ones. I think it's a combination of the thicker blade stock and the rougher, less polished finish. Still a great knife.
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Day 3
I spent the day home, I haven't been out, so I couldn't say I carried something per se, but I only used one SAK today, my Sentinel, and you can't go much more minimalist than that. (You can, but really not by much. :) ) Some slicing and dicing for a light salad. The Sentinel is great for kitchen stuff, I use it in that role quite frequently.
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This is a great challenge, and a fun one too.
Somehow the Pioneer doesn't feel entirely 'minimalist' to me. That is one heck of a knife. But, the rules is the rules, so good luck to awl! :tu: :tu: :tu:
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This is a great challenge, and a fun one too.
Somehow the Pioneer doesn't feel entirely 'minimalist' to me. That is one heck of a knife. But, the rules is the rules, so good luck to awl! :tu: :tu: :tu:
Yeah, the pioneer is a capable knife for sure. :tu: One could even argue it's the best Swiss army knife ever made :whistle: (Not that I'd be so bold ;))
For the first minimalist challenge (pre badge days) I used a bantam and I used to edc a cadet for a couple years, so I don't feel like I need to prove to myself I can do it. I'm used to living in the minimal carry world.
My aim this time (besides satisfying the badge requirements) is to have fun taking random pics of my favorite knife :cheers:
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My aim this time (besides satisfying the badge requirements) is to have fun taking random pics of my favorite knife :cheers:
Excellent goal! :cheers:
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Day 4, running with the same blade two days in a row. Along with some glass food storage containers I got from credit card rewards (yay, adult decisions!) My new boots arrived. Finally treating myself to a pair of insulated boots for this winter.
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Day 4, running with the same blade two days in a row. Along with some glass food storage containers I got from credit card rewards (yay, adult decisions!) My new boots arrived. Finally treating myself to a pair of insulated boots for this winter.
Cool! What kind of boots?
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Day 4, running with the same blade two days in a row. Along with some glass food storage containers I got from credit card rewards (yay, adult decisions!) My new boots arrived. Finally treating myself to a pair of insulated boots for this winter.
Cool! What kind of boots?
Cabela's Iron ridge series!
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Great start to the challenge, guys! :cheers:
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Day 4, running with the same blade two days in a row. Along with some glass food storage containers I got from credit card rewards (yay, adult decisions!) My new boots arrived. Finally treating myself to a pair of insulated boots for this winter.
Cool! What kind of boots?
Cabela's Iron ridge series!
Nice, I'll have to check those out :cheers:
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Day 4:
Out of doors
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Day 4
Today I carried my Golfer again, but no actual use. (At least until now, early evening.)
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Starting to miss my scale tools, as much as I love this little alox classic. Think I'm going to stick out the weekend with it before bumping back to an 84mm with cellidor scales. Next weekend I have a camping trip/public education event with the SAR crew and I'll be needing a bit more blade anyway.
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Day 4
Today I carried my Golfer again, but no actual use. (At least until now, early evening.)
What's that light?
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Day 4
Today I carried my Golfer again, but no actual use. (At least until now, early evening.)
What's that light?
Just a Chinese cheapie, Lynn LeFey threw it in as a gift when I bought something from her. :salute: Although it's a non-brand light, I just love it. Compact, light, solidly built and bright.
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Day 5,
Well since we're on flashlights... Time for new batteries in my penlight, then to dive in to the book below.
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Day 4
Today I carried my Golfer again, but no actual use. (At least until now, early evening.)
What's that light?
Just a Chinese cheapie, Lynn LeFey threw it in as a gift when I bought something from her. :salute: Although it's a non-brand light, I just love it. Compact, light, solidly built and bright.
Cool :cheers:
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Day 5:
Getting ready for the day. If it stops raining, me and the two oldest may head down to a creek to play. If so, I'll probably have some more outdoor pics.
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Day 5,
Well since we're on flashlights... Time for new batteries in my penlight, then to dive in to the book below.
Is that a streamlight?
How do you carry a 2xAAA light? I've always found them just long enough to be uncomfortable in a pocket.
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Day 5,
Well since we're on flashlights... Time for new batteries in my penlight, then to dive in to the book below.
Is that a streamlight?
How do you carry a 2xAAA light? I've always found them just long enough to be uncomfortable in a pocket.
Btw, getting a bit envious of your red beauty :drool:
It is a stream light stylus, but it's actually AAAA. It goes in my shirt pocket at work because it's genuinely pen sized. However the batteries are tough to find and work provides them, so when I'm off the clock I tend to carry a AAA Streamlight and use some rechargeable cells. It fits nicely in my front pocket if I clip it.
They DO make a microstream model that is 1x AAA, I don't have one, but it may fit your needs!
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Day 5,
Well since we're on flashlights... Time for new batteries in my penlight, then to dive in to the book below.
Is that a streamlight?
How do you carry a 2xAAA light? I've always found them just long enough to be uncomfortable in a pocket.
Btw, getting a bit envious of your red beauty :drool:
It is a stream light stylus, but it's actually AAAA. It goes in my shirt pocket at work because it's genuinely pen sized. However the batteries are tough to find and work provides them, so when I'm off the clock I tend to carry a AAA Streamlight and use some rechargeable cells. It fits nicely in my front pocket if I clip it.
They DO make a microstream model that is 1x AAA, I don't have one, but it may fit your needs!
That's interesting, I didn't realize they were AAAA. I bet that does make it easier to carry. I guess the trade off is harder to find batteries.
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The nice thing with streamlight is they have replaceable rubber caps for the pushbuttons. Every two years or so I wear the cap out as it is exposed when clipped to my pocket and rubs things.
Feeling this minimalist challenge is going well, I'm thinking of trying the 58,65,74mm challenge later this year. Or the discontinued challenge :D I have an executive and two Wenger sportsman models coming soon....
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Day 5
Carried on with the Golfer, pictured here when we were having our semi-traditional Saturday exotic coffees with the Mrs. Also, the wife took me SAK-shopping today, she wanted to buy me one as a gift - just because, no particular reason, now isn't she great? :) - but unfortunately the shop did not have anything in stock I have on my wishlist right now.
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Nice shots, guys! :tu:
(And I've awlways been jealous of G-mob's OC Red Pioneer. :D)
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Btw, getting a bit envious of your red beauty :drool:
Nice shots, guys! :tu:
(And I've awlways been jealous of G-mob's OC Red Pioneer. :D)
Thanks guys :cheers:
I just recently found it at an antique store. It brings my pioneer collection to 4. The old cross, the black one that I've edc'd for 5 or 6 years and two dark grey ones I picked up to have as a backup in case the black one went missing.
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Well we won't see my waiter in the rest of this challenge... Sent a buddy of mine off to college with a little get together tonight, and while sorting through his things he couldn't find his pocket knife. Off goes my waiter with him.
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Nice thread guys. :cheers: Keep up the good work. :like:
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Day 6, making a new lanyard/fob/thinger in anticipation of my sportsmen arriving :ahhh
I stand corrected on the Wenger name for sportsman model though. They are victorinox, I bought them in a lot with a Wenger Highlander :think: regardless I'm excited for my new two-layers, which should fill the void left by my waiter heading off to higher duties.
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Day 6:
Changed out the paracord lanyard for a leather one. Seems to fit the knife better
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Day 6
Today it's the DofE. I used the toothpick (no photo :) ) and the blade to cut a shrink wrap froma bottle of mouthwash. Did not need more tools than this SAK can offer.
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Day 6:
Changed out the paracord lanyard for a leather one. Seems to fit the knife better
Agreed! That'd look great on a wood scaled knife too.
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Yeah, the leather looks good. :tu:
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Day 6
Today it's the DofE. I used the toothpick (no photo :) ) and the blade to cut a shrink wrap froma bottle of mouthwash. Did not need more tools than this SAK can offer.
I think these would really be the best tool layout for the "my first victorinox" model. Surely crafty children could make use of the scissors and screwdriver!
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Day 7, cut up some rags to make a hot compress for my irritated ear. A little knife can do a lot when it's sharp!
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Day 6
Today it's the DofE. I used the toothpick (no photo :) ) and the blade to cut a shrink wrap froma bottle of mouthwash. Did not need more tools than this SAK can offer.
I think these would really be the best tool layout for the "my first victorinox" model. Surely crafty children could make use of the scissors and screwdriver!
Absolutely agree! Also, the same configuration, but with the normal blade - so essentially the Compact with Phillips instead of the corkscrew - could be a very strong seller in general.
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Day 6
Today it's the DofE. I used the toothpick (no photo :) ) and the blade to cut a shrink wrap froma bottle of mouthwash. Did not need more tools than this SAK can offer.
I think these would really be the best tool layout for the "my first victorinox" model. Surely crafty children could make use of the scissors and screwdriver!
Absolutely agree! Also, the same configuration, but with the normal blade - so essentially the Compact with Phillips instead of the corkscrew - could be a very strong seller in general.
Do you think they use the rounded blade on this because.... Well... England? And their ridiculous view of knives as death machines?
I'm quite a fan of the corkscrew on the compact that holds the eyeglass screwdriver, as I seldom find the back-mounted Phillips useful except for tightening cabinet and drawer knobs
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Day 6
Today it's the DofE. I used the toothpick (no photo :) ) and the blade to cut a shrink wrap froma bottle of mouthwash. Did not need more tools than this SAK can offer.
I think these would really be the best tool layout for the "my first victorinox" model. Surely crafty children could make use of the scissors and screwdriver!
Absolutely agree! Also, the same configuration, but with the normal blade - so essentially the Compact with Phillips instead of the corkscrew - could be a very strong seller in general.
Do you think they use the rounded blade on this because.... Well... England? And their ridiculous view of knives as death machines?
Hmmm, not exactly. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is for youth between 14 and 20, and as far as I know the recipients get this SAK among other things, so this is a model made for teens (kids) as well (just like the "My first..."), but I'm sure someone from the UK could explain it much better and in-depth.
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Day 6
Today it's the DofE. I used the toothpick (no photo :) ) and the blade to cut a shrink wrap froma bottle of mouthwash. Did not need more tools than this SAK can offer.
I think these would really be the best tool layout for the "my first victorinox" model. Surely crafty children could make use of the scissors and screwdriver!
Absolutely agree! Also, the same configuration, but with the normal blade - so essentially the Compact with Phillips instead of the corkscrew - could be a very strong seller in general.
Do you think they use the rounded blade on this because.... Well... England? And their ridiculous view of knives as death machines?
Hmmm, not exactly. The Duke of Edinburgh Award is for youth between 14 and 20, and as far as I know the recipients get this SAK among other things, so this is a model made for teens (kids) as well (just like the "My first..."), but I'm sure someone from the UK could explain it much better and in-depth.
Aha! I had looked briefly into the award, but did not realize that it was aimed towards younger people. I think I had my first pointy knife at 8 years old, that I got from selling popcorn as a cub scout. I suppose it's a bit different across the pond though. Still a really neat tool! If I ever get into modding, maybe I'll hack together my own.....
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Day 7:
I doubt that the folks who patented this can opener back in the 50's(?) envisioned staple removing as one of its many functions
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Day 6:
Changed out the paracord lanyard for a leather one. Seems to fit the knife better
Agreed! That'd look great on a wood scaled knife too.
Yeah, the leather looks good. :tu:
Thanks guys! :cheers:
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Day 7:
I doubt that the folks who patented this can opener back in the 50's(?) envisioned staple removing as one of its many functions
Think again...
:pok: :pok:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staple_(fastener)
8) 8)
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Day 7:
I doubt that the folks who patented this can opener back in the 50's(?) envisioned staple removing as one of its many functions
Think again...
:pok: :pok:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staple_(fastener)
8) 8)
Yeah, the staples themselves have been around awhile.
I meant that the designers likely didn't intend for the can opener to be used as a staple removal tool. :tu:
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Day 7:
I doubt that the folks who patented this can opener back in the 50's(?) envisioned staple removing as one of its many functions
Think again...
:pok: :pok:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staple_(fastener)
8) 8)
Yeah, the staples themselves have been around awhile.
I meant that the designers likely didn't intend for the can opener to be used as a staple removal tool. :tu:
Well, they thought about using it as a screwdriver. Maybe they awlso thought about using it to remove staples...
:think: :think:
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Day 7:
I doubt that the folks who patented this can opener back in the 50's(?) envisioned staple removing as one of its many functions
Think again...
:pok: :pok:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staple_(fastener)
8) 8)
Yeah, the staples themselves have been around awhile.
I meant that the designers likely didn't intend for the can opener to be used as a staple removal tool. :tu:
Well, they thought about using it as a screwdriver. Maybe they awlso thought about using it to remove staples...
:think: :think:
Yeah, you're right, I'm sure they could have.
I didn't really explain my thinking very well. Basically, I was thinking about how those folks probably designed a tool with certain uses in mind, and would likely be surprised to see how it is being applied to solve problems in different ways ~70 years later. The can opener may not be a good example, but the "+ PAT" stamp is what made me think about it today. Maybe the corkscrew or hook would be better examples of odd, creative uses beyond the original design intent.
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Day 7
I thought I'll mix it up a bit this week, so I'm going to rotate through my other minimalist SAK's, today it was the Waiter. I used it to open an envelope. I must say, somehow my SAK's are seriously underutilised in this challenge so far. Anyway, this might be a blessing in disguise, as some of them would not be able to handle tasks that other, beefier models could. ...or would they? Maybe I'll learn something during these 30 days. :)
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Day 7
I thought I'll mix it up a bit this week, so I'm going to rotate through my other minimalist SAK's, today it was the Waiter. I used it to open an envelope. I must say, somehow my SAK's are seriously underutilised in this challenge so far. Anyway, this might be a blessing in disguise, as some of them would not be able to handle tasks that other, beefier models could. ...or would they? Maybe I'll learn something during these 30 days. :)
It seems like a common theme amongst SAKaholics is surprise at just how much they can handle. I realize the 93mm alox line is built a bit more sturdy, but if there is something my pioneer can't handle, I really should be going for a fixed blade or dedicated tool.
I say use 'em hard and see what they're made of! ;)
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Day 7:
I doubt that the folks who patented this can opener back in the 50's(?) envisioned staple removing as one of its many functions
Think again...
:pok: :pok:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staple_(fastener)
8) 8)
Yeah, the staples themselves have been around awhile.
I meant that the designers likely didn't intend for the can opener to be used as a staple removal tool. :tu:
Well, they thought about using it as a screwdriver. Maybe they awlso thought about using it to remove staples...
:think: :think:
Yeah, you're right, I'm sure they could have.
I didn't really explain my thinking very well. Basically, I was thinking about how those folks probably designed a tool with certain uses in mind, and would likely be surprised to see how it is being applied to solve problems in different ways ~70 years later. The can opener may not be a good example, but the "+ PAT" stamp is what made me think about it today. Maybe the corkscrew or hook would be better examples of odd, creative uses beyond the original design intent.
Regardless of the intent all those year ago, the opener on a Soldier/SI/Pioneer is the best tool for staple removing. Even when I'm at home near my big tool chest, that's the tool I reach for. And leather gloves! Sooner or later the opener will slip on one of the staples and I'll skin a knuckle if I'm not wearing gloves.
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So all... thoughts please. Heading to an emergency services social/public education campout this weekend. I do not have to cook. I'm looking to take a 2 layer 84/91mm with me as my blade for the weekend to continue my minimalist challenge. I'll be doing communications and radio demos so it's not super critical that I have a saw. Any suggestions? I'm curious to see the responses so I'll happily take any and all responses, without regard to whether or not I own that model. I'm presently leaning towards the wenger highlander I just received in the mail.
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Day 8: Made some soup today with the black tinker. An hour or two later I located my beloved green plus scaled tinker! Whilst packing for the previously mentioned camping trip (left it in my bag...) So for now, the black handled backup tinker gets cleaned, oiled, and put back in storage for another day!
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So all... thoughts please. Heading to an emergency services social/public education campout this weekend. I do not have to cook. I'm looking to take a 2 layer 84/91mm with me as my blade for the weekend to continue my minimalist challenge. I'll be doing communications and radio demos so it's not super critical that I have a saw. Any suggestions? I'm curious to see the responses so I'll happily take any and all responses, without regard to whether or not I own that model. I'm presently leaning towards the wenger highlander I just received in the mail.
For (camp) cooking the bigger the blade the better, so for that - in theory - I'd choose a 111 mm model, and keeping in mind the layer count it would be the Nomad (blade, proper openers, corkscew, awl).
Of course you said you will not be cooking and you'll want to take an 84/91 mm SAK, so I guess my pick would be the Tinker with proper openers, large blade, small blade, Phillips and awl. The Highlander is a nice knife, but having a smaller main blade as the only blade is a slight disadvantage. (Of course the Spartan is always an option, but the Phillips might be more useful in your situation than a corkscrew.)
The Compact/DofE are always excellent options when we're talking about minimalistic SAK's, but again, you'd only have one blade and a bit of a compromise in the form of the combo tool (still a very good tool in my eyes) but a pair of scissors is always a plus.
All in all, as you already have a Tinker (or two, now that you found the second one) and a Highlander, you can't really go wrong with either, but I'd give the edge to the Tinker simply because of its blade size and blade count.
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So all... thoughts please. Heading to an emergency services social/public education campout this weekend. I do not have to cook. I'm looking to take a 2 layer 84/91mm with me as my blade for the weekend to continue my minimalist challenge. I'll be doing communications and radio demos so it's not super critical that I have a saw. Any suggestions? I'm curious to see the responses so I'll happily take any and all responses, without regard to whether or not I own that model. I'm presently leaning towards the wenger highlander I just received in the mail.
For (camp) cooking the bigger the blade the better, so for that - in theory - I'd choose a 111 mm model, and keeping in mind the layer count it would be the Nomad (blade, proper openers, corkscew, awl).
Of course you said you will not be cooking and you'll want to take an 84/91 mm SAK, so I guess my pick would be the Tinker with proper openers, large blade, small blade, Phillips and awl. The Highlander is a nice knife, but having a smaller main blade as the only blade is a slight disadvantage. (Of course the Spartan is always an option, but the Phillips might be more useful in your situation than a corkscrew.)
The Compact/DofE are always excellent options when we're talking about minimalistic SAK's, but again, you'd only have one blade and a bit of a compromise in the form of the combo tool (still a very good tool in my eyes) but a pair of scissors is always a plus.
All in all, as you already have a Tinker (or two, now that you found the second one) and a Highlander, you can't really go wrong with either, but I'd give the edge to the Tinker simply because of its blade size and blade count.
I'm probably partial to the highlander because it is a new toy :D :D
good suggestions, thank you! I'm quite curious to see the discussion that will be sparked. Thus me leaving it open to models I do not own!
My only 111mm model is a german army trekker, which is phenomenal BUT a layer too thick for the challenge. I may have to consider a nomad or adventurer model down the line if I see one pop up affordably!
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I'm probably partial to the highlander because it is a new toy :D :D
Yeah, I was suspecting that, I know the feeling all too welll :D
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Day 7:
I doubt that the folks who patented this can opener back in the 50's(?) envisioned staple removing as one of its many functions
Think again...
:pok: :pok:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staple_(fastener)
8) 8)
Yeah, the staples themselves have been around awhile.
I meant that the designers likely didn't intend for the can opener to be used as a staple removal tool. :tu:
Well, they thought about using it as a screwdriver. Maybe they awlso thought about using it to remove staples...
:think: :think:
Yeah, you're right, I'm sure they could have.
I didn't really explain my thinking very well. Basically, I was thinking about how those folks probably designed a tool with certain uses in mind, and would likely be surprised to see how it is being applied to solve problems in different ways ~70 years later. The can opener may not be a good example, but the "+ PAT" stamp is what made me think about it today. Maybe the corkscrew or hook would be better examples of odd, creative uses beyond the original design intent.
Regardless of the intent all those year ago, the opener on a Soldier/SI/Pioneer is the best tool for staple removing. Even when I'm at home near my big tool chest, that's the tool I reach for. And leather gloves! Sooner or later the opener will slip on one of the staples and I'll skin a knuckle if I'm not wearing gloves.
Agreed! My pioneer's can opener has opened far more staples than cans
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So all... thoughts please. Heading to an emergency services social/public education campout this weekend. I do not have to cook. I'm looking to take a 2 layer 84/91mm with me as my blade for the weekend to continue my minimalist challenge. I'll be doing communications and radio demos so it's not super critical that I have a saw. Any suggestions? I'm curious to see the responses so I'll happily take any and all responses, without regard to whether or not I own that model. I'm presently leaning towards the wenger highlander I just received in the mail.
For (camp) cooking the bigger the blade the better, so for that - in theory - I'd choose a 111 mm model, and keeping in mind the layer count it would be the Nomad (blade, proper openers, corkscew, awl).
Of course you said you will not be cooking and you'll want to take an 84/91 mm SAK, so I guess my pick would be the Tinker with proper openers, large blade, small blade, Phillips and awl. The Highlander is a nice knife, but having a smaller main blade as the only blade is a slight disadvantage. (Of course the Spartan is always an option, but the Phillips might be more useful in your situation than a corkscrew.)
The Compact/DofE are always excellent options when we're talking about minimalistic SAK's, but again, you'd only have one blade and a bit of a compromise in the form of the combo tool (still a very good tool in my eyes) but a pair of scissors is always a plus.
All in all, as you already have a Tinker (or two, now that you found the second one) and a Highlander, you can't really go wrong with either, but I'd give the edge to the Tinker simply because of its blade size and blade count.
I agree, something like the Nomad or Centurion would be a good choice. Also may want to look at the HUnter XS for a blade only option.
I also would like the discontinued 93mm woodsman for a two layer outdoor knife. Very :drool:
http://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Woodsman
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Day 8:
Decided to try only using the classic today. So far, the only real use was lunch prep.
The apple was slow going, but it did it. Definitely prefer the pioneer's blade for that task, though.
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Day 8
Today I picked the Sportsman. It has no scissors, but package opening was a breeze with the blade too. Lovely little knife, I love the toolset, I prefer the nail file (small 2D Phillips driver!) instead of the small blade, only the lack of scissors is keeping it from being carried regularly.
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Day 8
Today I picked the Sportsman. It has no scissors, but package opening was a breeze with the blade too. Lovely little knife, I love the toolset, I prefer the nail file (small 2D Phillips driver!) instead of the small blade, only the lack of scissors is keeping it from being carried regularly.
Love it Exeter! I just got mine in the mail and cleaned it up at work last night.
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Day 9, my preferred tinker back in hand.... Even paint covered screws are no issue.
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Day 9:
This is actually from Monday. Sam's club had a playhouse on sale so I bought it and put it together for my two oldest girls.
The pioneer helped open the packages and tighten a few Phillips screws. Most assembly was accomplished with a power drill and swearing, though ;)
If you have small kids and are in the US, my local Sam's had this set marked down from $400 to $150. Not worth $400 but well worth the $150. May be worth a look
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Day 9
Today it's the Delemont counterpart of yesterday's Sportsman, the Wenger Commander. Same toolset in a different, and in this particular case, rare-ish package, meaning the Snife scales. No actual use to report.
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Although I am not officially participating in this challenge, I have been using a 74mm Executive as my EDC for months now and am participating in the Chuck Yeager Challenge II (honoring Chuck's EDC, the Executive).
I think the Executive exemplifies the minimalist value of big function in a small package!
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4481/37966283112_0d60e77cd1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ZQX8f9)Executive - EDC (https://flic.kr/p/ZQX8f9) by NorCal Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148245174@N07/), on Flickr
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Although I am not officially participating in this challenge, I have been using a 74mm Executive as my EDC for months now and am participating in the Chuck Yeager Challenge II (honoring Chuck's EDC, the Executive).
I think the Executive exemplifies the minimalist value of big function in a small package!
I've been keeping my eye on that challenge and the most important thing I've learned is that I'll have to get an Executive at some point! :)
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Although I am not officially participating in this challenge, I have been using a 74mm Executive as my EDC for months now and am participating in the Chuck Yeager Challenge II (honoring Chuck's EDC, the Executive).
I think the Executive exemplifies the minimalist value of big function in a small package!
I've been keeping my eye on that challenge and the most important thing I've learned is that I'll have to get an Executive at some point! :)
The Executive is a very intriguing tool. Initially, I ignored it while pursuing other SAKs. Eventually, I decided that I needed a closer look and became a fan. It has some of the key tools that I depend upon (blade, scissor & tweezers) plus one that is very useful in opening plastic blister packaging (Orange Peeler). Excellent functionality that comes in such a small form factor!
Jim
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Day 10:
Oatmeal in a mug, some light nail maintenance, and tightening of my glasses. A fair amount of work for my little Sportsman
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Now, to take my sportsman or a Spartan along for the weekend.... Nail file vs extra blade is the big debate. So long as I have a sharpening stone (which I do) I figure I'll be good on a single blade
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Now, to take my sportsman or a Spartan along for the weekend.... Nail file vs extra blade is the big debate. So long as I have a sharpening stone (which I do) I figure I'll be good on a single blade
I'd say Sportsman. Smaller and two additional tools (nail file and nail cleaner).
:tu: :tu:
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Day 10:
Switched back to ol'Blackie.
After spending several days with the old cross pioneer and now switching back, I can definitely tell a difference between the two when cutting up an apple. The last newer one is definitely better at slicing, whereas the older model starts to wedge the pieces apart halfway through. As I mentioned in an earlier post, I think it's a combination of the slightly thicker blade stock and less polished finish on the older knife.
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Day 10
"Spartan Thursday" in this minimalist rotation week. I fancied some baked beans, so the can opener saw some use.
Although - and perhaps this won't be so popular - I don't really like the Spartan, and I don't really like Vic's can opener. For me the Spartan is just a big pile of redundancy, two knife blades and two openers - you can get more/better functionality in the same or even smaller form - the Compact/DofE adds scissors while the combo tool can do what the two openers can, the Sportsman gives you the nailfile in place of the small blade, and that can even be used as a 2D Phillips for small screws and it's also smaller, the same is true for the Wenger Commander, and on top of that it has a better can opener. That leads me to my other point: while I know how to you use both types of openers properly, and the Vic opener does a clean, smooth job, for me the hawkbill style opener feels more natural and smoother and it can also be used to make holes, open blister pack or as a scraper.
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Day 11, sportsman de-ickifying some air fitting threads so they can be possibly reused as I do not have another hose or fittings handy for this machine :think: hopefully enough pipe dope will make a solid seal.
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Now, to take my sportsman or a Spartan along for the weekend.... Nail file vs extra blade is the big debate. So long as I have a sharpening stone (which I do) I figure I'll be good on a single blade
Well... You can always choose the Tourist instead of the Spartan too. Same thing in a smaller package, it's a win-win for me... :D
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Now, to take my sportsman or a Spartan along for the weekend.... Nail file vs extra blade is the big debate. So long as I have a sharpening stone (which I do) I figure I'll be good on a single blade
Well... You can always choose the Tourist instead of the Spartan too. Same thing in a smaller package, it's a win-win for me... :D
If I owned one, I could! I'm really taking a fancy to the 84mm lineup, which is unfortunate timing seeing how much of the line has been cut and the availability of cheap used models is dwindling :-\
The Wenger 85mm line seems to still be present on the second hand market though, and I've been gearing myself towards them.
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Now, to take my sportsman or a Spartan along for the weekend.... Nail file vs extra blade is the big debate. So long as I have a sharpening stone (which I do) I figure I'll be good on a single blade
Well... You can always choose the Tourist instead of the Spartan too. Same thing in a smaller package, it's a win-win for me... :D
I don't think that's what she said...
:facepalm:
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Day 11:
Pioneer helped open the box for a new vacuum.
I hope it lives up to the hype, as it definitely wasn't cheap... :facepalm:
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Day 11
"Pioneer Friday" (Pioneer Péntek - it works in Hungarian! :) ) Today it was the dark grey Pioneer's turn. I used the large blade for package opening, which brought me great joy, as it was my long awaited LM Pulse, and today the wife asked for baked beans on toast, so can opening was in order.
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Nice pics! That's a beautiful knife! :like:
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Day 11
"Pioneer Friday" (Pioneer Péntek - it works in Hungarian! :) ) Today it was the dark grey Pioneer's turn. I used the large blade for package opening, which brought me great joy, as it was my long awaited LM Pulse, and today the wife asked for baked beans on toast, so can opening was in order.
:like:
Excellent choice! I've admired the gray Pioneer and regretted not snatching one up when I had the chance. I do have a nice assortment of Pioneer colors so I have no reason to complain. I never cease to be amazed at the exceptional build quality--great Swiss Army Knives!
Jim
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Well folks, off I go to camp for the weekend. I'm going to hope I have cell reception and can post day 12 on day 12... But if not I'll put up day 12&13 together on Sunday :tu:
Just to keep me honest, I'm taking the Sportsman!
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Well folks, off I go to camp for the weekend. I'm going to hope I have cell reception and can post day 12 on day 12... But if not I'll put up day 12&13 together on Sunday :tu:
Just to keep me honest, I'm taking the Sportsman!
Hope you have a great weekend! :cheers:
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Nice pics! That's a beautiful knife! :like:
:like:
Excellent choice! I've admired the gray Pioneer and regretted not snatching one up when I had the chance. I do have a nice assortment of Pioneer colors so I have no reason to complain. I never cease to be amazed at the exceptional build quality--great Swiss Army Knives!
Jim
Thanks guys! And well, I only have two Pioneers, the other one is coming up tomorrow.
Well folks, off I go to camp for the weekend. I'm going to hope I have cell reception and can post day 12 on day 12... But if not I'll put up day 12&13 together on Sunday :tu:
Just to keep me honest, I'm taking the Sportsman!
Good choice and have nice weekend!
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Day 12, I've got some spotty reception and am the first one awake :pok:
So, a new hole in my belt and some breakfast!
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Looks fun! What's for breakfast?
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I can't decide which one to carry today :ahhh
The black one has been with me for a long time and matches my edc really well.
But the red old cross is, well....it's red old cross!
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Day 12:
After mowing the lawn, I decided the answer to my dilemma above is, "neither."
Instead, I'm going to carry this ultra minimalist little guy. Just hope I don't find too many loose screws ;)
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Day 12
Today I carried my other Pioneer, black one with red scale. I find this even more stylish than the grey one. Definitely a good SAK for dress-up occasions.
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Looks fun! What's for breakfast?
oatmeal and mediocre instant coffee!
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Day 13:
Another weekend, another trip to a park with the kids
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Day 13
Stayed with the black Pioneer, it's so good looking it's really hard to let it go. :)
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Day 13
Stayed with the black Pioneer, it's so good looking it's really hard to let it go. :)
:like:
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Day 13:
Another weekend, another trip to a park with the kids
You're making me NEED a pioneer :gimme:
As for me, day 13, home from camp and trying to soothe the mosquito bites while drying out all my gear from the rain and my accidental slide into the creek during a water rescue demonstration..... Wenger commander opening the last peach Coke I've got. (My sportsman nearly fell from my pocket on the rocks but it remains in my possession!)
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Day 13:
Another weekend, another trip to a park with the kids
You're making me NEED a pioneer :gimme:
As for me, day 13, home from camp and trying to soothe the mosquito bites while drying out all my gear from the rain and my accidental slide into the creek during a water rescue demonstration..... Wenger commander opening the last peach Coke I've got. (My sportsman nearly fell from my pocket on the rocks but it remains in my possession!)
Sounds like a weekend full of good stories :cheers:
OH, and you definitely need a pioneer! :pok: :D
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Day 14
Went back to my Golfer today. I kept one of the baked beans cans from the other day for some testing - I used the combo tool for can opening previously and remembered that it worked good, but I wanted to try it again after the recent use of the traditional Vic opener from last week, kind of back-to-back testing, and voila, it really works great. The lack of sharpened edge is no problem at all, small cuts in clockwise direction go pretty smoothly. For those that have some aversion towards the combo tool, worry not, it opens cans very efficiently.
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Day 14, opening the pesky paper label from a bottle of Woodford Reserve with an excelsior. Nearly half over! How's everyone enjoying the light pockets so far?
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Day 14:
Light duty. Cut up an apple at lunch, and opened the alox minichamp I won on eBay. 16 days until I can carry it, though! :ahhh
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Day 15: Unclogging the lotion dispenser at work with the Commander (yes the lotion is blue... It's an ESD safe lotion)
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Day 15
Golfer again, some package opening.
EDIT: :nanadance: New page! :nanadance:
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Day 15:
Hanging with some veggies
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Day 16, trimming some strings from the inside of my backpack with an older Spartan (fluted CS). Full disclosure, this is my FIRST time ever carrying the classic Spartan! It's also the first I've ever owned. Something about it just feels right :)
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Day 16:
Apple time. Today using my alox rambler mod
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Day 16
Return of the DofE. The scissors came in handy opening some packages, and it seems that two days after gustophersmob I'm following suit with having a new Alox Minichamp but not being able to carry and use it because of the challenge. Anyway, it's nice owning one at last nonetheless.
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Day 16
Return of the DofE. The scissors came in handy opening some packages, and it seems that two days after gustophersmob I'm following suit with having a new Alox Minichamp but not being able to carry and use it because of the challenge. Anyway, it's nice owning one at last nonetheless.
Nice minichamp!
Just don't follow too closely after me, otherwise it will be mod fodder (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78492.0.htll) tomorrow! ;)
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Day 16
Return of the DofE. The scissors came in handy opening some packages, and it seems that two days after gustophersmob I'm following suit with having a new Alox Minichamp but not being able to carry and use it because of the challenge. Anyway, it's nice owning one at last nonetheless.
Nice minichamp!
Just don't follow too closely after me, otherwise it will be mod fodder (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78492.0.htll) tomorrow! ;)
Very nice job! :tu:
But no, I'm not planning anything like this. :)
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Day 16
Return of the DofE. The scissors came in handy opening some packages, and it seems that two days after gustophersmob I'm following suit with having a new Alox Minichamp but not being able to carry and use it because of the challenge. Anyway, it's nice owning one at last nonetheless.
Nice minichamp!
Just don't follow too closely after me, otherwise it will be mod fodder (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78492.0.htll) tomorrow! ;)
Tried modding an old explorer into a Passenger today... not only did I put my opener layer in backwards, so now the nail nicks are facing the wrong way... but I pushed my finger tip down onto the sharp edge of a pin and turned it into a bloody mess :rant: :doh:
Modding is fun they said...
Once I get some replacement pin stock I'll tear it apart again and make it right. I'm not ready to foray into Alox modding quite yet
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Day 17, stubborn pack of antiseptic ointment wouldn't tear to dress my wound from my mod attempt, sooooo out came the Alox SD classic.
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Day 16
Return of the DofE. The scissors came in handy opening some packages, and it seems that two days after gustophersmob I'm following suit with having a new Alox Minichamp but not being able to carry and use it because of the challenge. Anyway, it's nice owning one at last nonetheless.
Nice minichamp!
Just don't follow too closely after me, otherwise it will be mod fodder (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78492.0.htll) tomorrow! ;)
Tried modding an old explorer into a Passenger today... not only did I put my opener layer in backwards, so now the nail nicks are facing the wrong way... but I pushed my finger tip down onto the sharp edge of a pin and turned it into a bloody mess :rant: :doh:
Modding is fun they said...
Once I get some replacement pin stock I'll tear it apart again and make it right. I'm not ready to foray into Alox modding quite yet
I think that's the least of your problems...
:think: :think:
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I think you ended up with a closer layer...
:facepalm:
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Day 16
Return of the DofE. The scissors came in handy opening some packages, and it seems that two days after gustophersmob I'm following suit with having a new Alox Minichamp but not being able to carry and use it because of the challenge. Anyway, it's nice owning one at last nonetheless.
Nice minichamp!
Just don't follow too closely after me, otherwise it will be mod fodder (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,78492.0.htll) tomorrow! ;)
Tried modding an old explorer into a Passenger today... not only did I put my opener layer in backwards, so now the nail nicks are facing the wrong way... but I pushed my finger tip down onto the sharp edge of a pin and turned it into a bloody mess :rant: :doh:
Modding is fun they said...
Once I get some replacement pin stock I'll tear it apart again and make it right. I'm not ready to foray into Alox modding quite yet
I think that's the least of your problems...
:think: :think:
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I think you ended up with a closer layer...
:facepalm:
My wound will heal before my pride, and before I get brass pins :rofl:
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Day 17
Carried on with the DofE. My key organizer needed some tightening - combo tool to the rescue!
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Day 17:
Modified rambler
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Day 18, making a "finger cot" type bandage from a cotton glove with my excelsior. Not my favorite SAK, but a fine pocket knife no less. It's what I grabbed blindly out of the box-o-users today, so I'm stuck with it til tomorrow :whistle:
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Day 18:
Brunch with the family.
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Day 18
DofE again, envelope and package opening.
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Day 19, took a walk and changed the oil. "Clean, dry, and LIGHTLY oil your knife".
Don't worry I dunk my blades in only the freshest synthetic motor oil, not the used junk :rofl:
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Day 19:
Package duty.
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Day 19
Stayed with the DofE, nothing to report from today.
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Nice pics everyone!
Day 20:
Removed the bail from the old pioneer to try it that way again. I keep going back and forth on whether I like it with the bail. I like that the knife is "complete," but with just the bail, it's more of a pain to make sure I don't close the blade on it. When I add a lanyard, it looks cool and makes it easier to keep the bail out of the way, but it's more bulky in pocket. Also has a tendency to snag other things and pull them out along with it.
Without, it looks nice and clean, and no snagging or blade gouging issues, but it's got those dang holes in the pins just begging for a bail.
Yes, I know, I over think and over complicate small things ;)
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Day 20, this challenge is quickly coming to a close. Used the 97 soldier today to cut and spread delicious garlic roll butter on sourdough :drool: and to adjust the scope on my buddy's rifle at the range
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Day 20
I worked all day today, no SAK action, the Golfer just sat beside the computer on my desk.
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Day 21:
When one wishes to swap scales on a SAK, what's the best tool for removing them? Another SAK can opener. What's the problem with that when you're doing the minimalist challenge? You don't have another one :rofl: had to get creative and find a slim screwdriver. Anyways, for day 21 my Spartan got new white plus scales. I cut up the rags to pad the vise AFTER removing the old scales.... Derp :ahhh I like a slim knife but that's a bit too slim. All better now and SHINY :drool:
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Day 21:
When one wishes to swap scales on a SAK, what's the best tool for removing them? Another SAK can opener. What's the problem with that when you're doing the minimalist challenge? You don't have another one :rofl: had to get creative and find a slim screwdriver. Anyways, for day 21 my Spartan got new white plus scales. I cut up the rags to pad the vise AFTER removing the old scales.... Derp :ahhh I like a slim knife but that's a bit too slim. All better now and SHINY :drool:
Nice scales! I put white scales on one of my Explorers, but it just looks so pristine and pure I never dare to carry it. :) It became a "box queen".
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Day 21
The DofE again and some package opening.
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Day 21:
Not much to report. Going to listen to some podcasts while I do some cleaning around the house
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Day 22: Forcing a cylinder to move down, as for some reason it would not push down the thing it was meant to push down.... Soldier to the rescue.
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Day 22: Forcing a cylinder to move down, as for some reason it would not push down the thing it was meant to push down.... Soldier to the rescue.
I never thought that would work...
??? ???
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I thought Soldiers only did push ups...
:whistle:
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Day 22:
Tuesday
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Day 22: Forcing a cylinder to move down, as for some reason it would not push down the thing it was meant to push down.... Soldier to the rescue.
Cool. What kind of work do you do?
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Day 22
Golfer and some more package opening. :) I know, it's starting to get boring even for me, but what can I do? :D Because of my job I'm pretty much a wallflower nowadays.
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:rofl: good one
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Day 22: Forcing a cylinder to move down, as for some reason it would not push down the thing it was meant to push down.... Soldier to the rescue.
Cool. What kind of work do you do?
I'm a technician and team leader for a manufacturing facility. I mostly repair, maintain, and improve assembly machines these days. And babysit adults :rofl:
How about yourself?
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Day 22: Forcing a cylinder to move down, as for some reason it would not push down the thing it was meant to push down.... Soldier to the rescue.
I never thought that would work...
??? ???
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I thought Soldiers only did push ups...
:whistle:
It's a Swiss army soldier, that gives it special powers! :whistle:
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Day 23:
Getting ready for the day
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Day 22: Forcing a cylinder to move down, as for some reason it would not push down the thing it was meant to push down.... Soldier to the rescue.
Cool. What kind of work do you do?
I'm a technician and team leader for a manufacturing facility. I mostly repair, maintain, and improve assembly machines these days. And babysit adults :rofl:
How about yourself?
That sounds cool. I'm in manufacturing too. I work at a company that builds avionics for launch vehicles (rockets). My education was in electrical engineering, but now I'm in management.
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Day 22: Forcing a cylinder to move down, as for some reason it would not push down the thing it was meant to push down.... Soldier to the rescue.
I never thought that would work...
??? ???
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I thought Soldiers only did push ups...
:whistle:
It's a Swiss army soldier, that gives it special powers! :whistle:
Of course! I should've thought of that!
:facepalm:
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My only excuse is that I have alox in my mind right now...
:whistle:
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Day 22: Forcing a cylinder to move down, as for some reason it would not push down the thing it was meant to push down.... Soldier to the rescue.
Cool. What kind of work do you do?
I'm a technician and team leader for a manufacturing facility. I mostly repair, maintain, and improve assembly machines these days. And babysit adults :rofl:
How about yourself?
That sounds cool. I'm in manufacturing too. I work at a company that builds avionics for launch vehicles (rockets). My education was in electrical engineering, but now I'm in management.
I'm about to head back to school in the spring to get my Bachelor's in technical leadership so I'm heading for your spot. We make automation and controls equipment. Boring products but I love the company. I like to think having some tech/floor time under my belt will make me a better manager some day!
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My only excuse is that I have alox in my mind right now...
:whistle:
I do too... Haha. But today's blade was cellidor. Day 23, white Spartan opening some red wine
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My only excuse is that I have alox in my mind right now...
:whistle:
I do too... Haha. But today's blade was cellidor. Day 23, white Spartan opening some red wine
Dude, c'mon!
:pok: :pok:
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White Spartan, white wine. Red Spartan, red wine.
:facepalm:
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Day 23
Golfer today and no package opening. :)
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My only excuse is that I have alox in my mind right now...
:whistle:
I do too... Haha. But today's blade was cellidor. Day 23, white Spartan opening some red wine
Dude, c'mon!
:pok: :pok:
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White Spartan, white wine. Red Spartan, red wine.
:facepalm:
I don't have any white wine :( and with me working overnight, I am asleep when the wine and spirits store is open :think: Gots to drinks what I gots. Maybe I'll grab some riesling over the weekend!
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Day 23
Golfer today and no package opening. :)
Excellent! Instant coffee (correct?) and apples... looks like my breakfast when I am hiking :cheers:
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Day 24.... Rally opens my key fob to replace the battery
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My only excuse is that I have alox in my mind right now...
:whistle:
I do too... Haha. But today's blade was cellidor. Day 23, white Spartan opening some red wine
Dude, c'mon!
:pok: :pok:
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White Spartan, white wine. Red Spartan, red wine.
:facepalm:
I don't have any white wine :( and with me working overnight, I am asleep when the wine and spirits store is open :think: Gots to drinks what I gots. Maybe I'll grab some riesling over the weekend!
I thought you had booze stores open 24/7...
:think: :think:
Darn TV series and their lies!
:rant: :rant:
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Day 24.... Rally opens my key fob to replace the battery
(https://media.tenor.com/images/913d6ea21aa4608cac59340d9182902d/tenor.png)
Even if you don't...
:D :D
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Using the Rally to open the car key...
8) 8)
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My only excuse is that I have alox in my mind right now...
:whistle:
I do too... Haha. But today's blade was cellidor. Day 23, white Spartan opening some red wine
Dude, c'mon!
:pok: :pok:
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White Spartan, white wine. Red Spartan, red wine.
:facepalm:
I don't have any white wine :( and with me working overnight, I am asleep when the wine and spirits store is open :think: Gots to drinks what I gots. Maybe I'll grab some riesling over the weekend!
I thought you had booze stores open 24/7...
:think: :think:
Darn TV series and their lies!
:rant: :rant:
Depends on what state ya live in. In mine, the state owns and operates the stores, and they have set hours that don't accommodate night shift, haha. Though now slowly other stores are being allowed to sell beer and wine here... But it's growing very slowly, and their selection is usually quite limited. Liquor is still only sold in state owned stores.
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Alabama???
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Alabama???
Pennsylvania!
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Alabama???
Pennsylvania!
Awwww...Alabama regulates the hard stuff also.
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Alabama???
Pennsylvania!
Awwww...Alabama regulates the hard stuff also.
Isn't Alabama one of the moonshine capitals of the US and A?!
:think: :think:
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Day 24:
It matches my shirt.
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Day 24
Carrying on with the Golfer. Today I used it to cut up a nice Bavarian Weisswurst and also to open the mustard package but it wasn't really appropriate to take pictures at the place.
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Alabama???
Pennsylvania!
Awwww...Alabama regulates the hard stuff also.
Isn't Alabama one of the moonshine capitals of the US and A?!
:think: :think:
:whistle: :cheers:
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Day 25... When you can't find what you need in the storage system, on your boss's secret shelf of spare parts, or the bottom drawer of the hoarder Tech's toolbox.... Check the junk shelf. Braving the wilderness that is the miscellaneous mechanical room, my trusty Sportsman brings me comfort and slices deep into the belly of long ago taped up boxes with cryptic labels and sharpie scribbling.
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Catching up with this thread. Great job everyone!!
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Day 25
Switched to the DofE today and seems "I fell off the wagon", went back to old habits: package opening again. At least something nice this time, my first 108 mm Vic, a Bundeswehr knife. (And with two layers, it's a minimalist SAK, I mean GAK!) In the evening I also cut up some bacon - a safety blade 91 mm SAK is really not the best tool for that, but that's the challenge part of the challenge, isn't it? And it did the job alright anyway.
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Day 25:
Pioneer helped with a minor toilet repair.
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Day 26:
Took the oldest two to a craft project at home depot
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Day 26
Didn't grab pics of opening the expired MRE we're splitting for dinner... Breakfast? Whatever meal we're on now. Heavy flooding and roadway damage all around the southern end of the valley so we're staffing the EOC coordinating for a hell of a crew of first responders and community volunteers. It's going to be a long weekend. Anyway I'm carrying the sportsman still.
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Day 26
Didn't grab pics of opening the expired MRE we're splitting for dinner... Breakfast? Whatever meal we're on now. Heavy flooding and roadway damage all around the southern end of the valley so we're staffing the EOC coordinating for a hell of a crew of first responders and community volunteers. It's going to be a long weekend. Anyway I'm carrying the sportsman still.
Wow, hope everything is OK. Stay safe!
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Day 26
Didn't grab pics of opening the expired MRE we're splitting for dinner... Breakfast? Whatever meal we're on now. Heavy flooding and roadway damage all around the southern end of the valley so we're staffing the EOC coordinating for a hell of a crew of first responders and community volunteers. It's going to be a long weekend. Anyway I'm carrying the sportsman still.
Wow, hope everything is OK. Stay safe!
By some miracle every resident is accounted for so far. My relief radio operator rolled in a bit ago so it's nap time! Figured I'd catch up on my social media/texts etc. before I do.
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Day 26
Didn't grab pics of opening the expired MRE we're splitting for dinner... Breakfast? Whatever meal we're on now. Heavy flooding and roadway damage all around the southern end of the valley so we're staffing the EOC coordinating for a hell of a crew of first responders and community volunteers. It's going to be a long weekend. Anyway I'm carrying the sportsman still.
Wow, hope everything is OK. Stay safe!
By some miracle every resident is accounted for so far. My relief radio operator rolled in a bit ago so it's nap time! Figured I'd catch up on my social media/texts etc. before I do.
All the best to everyone affected!
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Day 26
It's Saturday, so I made it a Spartan Saurday, but not much to report.
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Nice Spartan!!
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Day 27:
Starting the day with some Boston Stoker house blend and the black pioneer. Happened to have a matching mug.
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Nice!!
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Nice!!
Thanks! :cheers:
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Day 26
Didn't grab pics of opening the expired MRE we're splitting for dinner... Breakfast? Whatever meal we're on now. Heavy flooding and roadway damage all around the southern end of the valley so we're staffing the EOC coordinating for a hell of a crew of first responders and community volunteers. It's going to be a long weekend. Anyway I'm carrying the sportsman still.
Wow, hope everything is OK. Stay safe!
By some miracle every resident is accounted for so far. My relief radio operator rolled in a bit ago so it's nap time! Figured I'd catch up on my social media/texts etc. before I do.
All the best to everyone affected!
many thanks! We've all gone home now, it's just up to the state and township to start repairs and begin making things normal again
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Day 27, finally home and had some rest, so I figured it was time for a walk. 97 soldier
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Day 27:
Starting the day with some Boston Stoker house blend and the black pioneer. Happened to have a matching mug.
Boston stoker, sounds like a dark-ish roast to me? I could go for a good cup! Excellent pictures as always sir :salute:
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Day 27:
Starting the day with some Boston Stoker house blend and the black pioneer. Happened to have a matching mug.
Now you know I like that black pioneer of yours, and its one of the reasons I will be getting one. But your coffee cup totally caught my eye yelling at me! Is it a dinosaur skeleton? :like:
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Day 27:
Starting the day with some Boston Stoker house blend and the black pioneer. Happened to have a matching mug.
Boston stoker, sounds like a dark-ish roast to me? I could go for a good cup! Excellent pictures as always sir :salute:
Thanks! :cheers:
Boston Stoker is a Dayton Ohio area coffee chain. Started in the 70s (I think) as a cigar bar type place.
This particular blend is their custom house organic blend. It's pretty smooth. It's a good one to start the day with :tu:
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Day 27:
Starting the day with some Boston Stoker house blend and the black pioneer. Happened to have a matching mug.
Now you know I like that black pioneer of yours, and its one of the reasons I will be getting one. But your coffee cup totally caught my eye yelling at me! Is it a dinosaur skeleton? :like:
You should definitely pick one up, especially now while it seems to be a standard color.
And yep, that's a tricerotops skeleton :tu:
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Day 27:
Starting the day with some Boston Stoker house blend and the black pioneer. Happened to have a matching mug.
Boston stoker, sounds like a dark-ish roast to me? I could go for a good cup! Excellent pictures as always sir :salute:
Thanks! :cheers:
Boston Stoker is a Dayton Ohio area coffee chain. Started in the 70s (I think) as a cigar bar type place.
This particular blend is their custom house organic blend. It's pretty smooth. It's a good one to start the day with :tu:
I'm from Ohio! Still have a lot of family in the Cleveland-ish area. If I ever make my way to Dayton I may have to grab a cup....
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Day 27:
Starting the day with some Boston Stoker house blend and the black pioneer. Happened to have a matching mug.
Now you know I like that black pioneer of yours, and its one of the reasons I will be getting one. But your coffee cup totally caught my eye yelling at me! Is it a dinosaur skeleton? :like:
You should definitely pick one up, especially now while it seems to be a standard color.
And yep, that's a tricerotops skeleton :tu:
:cheers: thanks - yes I will be in NYC next week and will be picking up 3 SAK
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Day 27:
Starting the day with some Boston Stoker house blend and the black pioneer. Happened to have a matching mug.
Boston stoker, sounds like a dark-ish roast to me? I could go for a good cup! Excellent pictures as always sir :salute:
Thanks! :cheers:
Boston Stoker is a Dayton Ohio area coffee chain. Started in the 70s (I think) as a cigar bar type place.
This particular blend is their custom house organic blend. It's pretty smooth. It's a good one to start the day with :tu:
I'm from Ohio! Still have a lot of family in the Cleveland-ish area. If I ever make my way to Dayton I may have to grab a cup....
Awesome :cheers:
If you make it by this way, send me a message and we could meet up for some good coffee!
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Day 27, finally home and had some rest, so I figured it was time for a walk. 97 soldier
I missed this the first time... Cool soldier! '97 Is when I graduated high school :cheers:
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Day 27
I've been sitting at the computer working most of the day, I haven't used a SAK per se, but in my breaks I did sand and polish the badly scratched up blade of my recently acquired 108 mm GAK. As it's a 2 layer knife, it fits the challenge criteria.
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Day 27
I've been sitting at the computer working most of the day, I haven't used a SAK per se, but in my breaks I did sand and polish the badly scratched up blade of my recently acquired 108 mm GAK. As it's a 2 layer knife, it fits the challenge criteria.
Looks good!
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Day 27
I've been sitting at the computer working most of the day, I haven't used a SAK per se, but in my breaks I did sand and polish the badly scratched up blade of my recently acquired 108 mm GAK. As it's a 2 layer knife, it fits the challenge criteria.
:like:
I oughta do that... I got one recently too. Unfortunately missing the saw cover
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Day 28:
Tightening a loose drawer handle screw.
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Day 28, trying to become functionally awake with the Highlander and a Lion King coffee mug
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Day 28
A little evening snack: Sportsman with apple and biscuits.
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Nice photos :like:
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Day 28
A little evening snack: Sportsman with apple and biscuits.
Sportsman, always a fine choice :tu:
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Day 29
And now for something completely different... Package opening. A Lansky Turnbox arrived tried it on the Golfer, made it even sharper. Good little kit.
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Day 29
And now for something completely different... Package opening. A Lansky Turnbox arrived tried it on the Golfer, made it even sharper. Good little kit.
Had to look that one up. It seems a lot like the spyderco sharpener, but less expensive.
How do you like it?
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Day 29
And now for something completely different... Package opening. A Lansky Turnbox arrived tried it on the Golfer, made it even sharper. Good little kit.
Had to look that one up. It seems a lot like the spyderco sharpener, but less expensive.
How do you like it?
Yeah, basically a budget Spyderco Sharpmaker (which costs a small fortune here), or at least the same concept in a slightly different package. I like it very much so far. I just needed a couple of minutes to get the hang of it, I mean my hand and wrist had to get used to holding the blade right, but after that it's a breeze! Sharpens blades hair popping sharp. I'm very satisfied with this purchase and I can highly recommend it.
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Excellent. :cheers:
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Day 29
And now for something completely different... Package opening. A Lansky Turnbox arrived tried it on the Golfer, made it even sharper. Good little kit.
Had to look that one up. It seems a lot like the spyderco sharpener, but less expensive.
How do you like it?
Yeah, basically a budget Spyderco Sharpmaker (which costs a small fortune here), or at least the same concept in a slightly different package. I like it very much so far. I just needed a couple of minutes to get the hang of it, I mean my hand and wrist had to get used to holding the blade right, but after that it's a breeze! Sharpens blades hair popping sharp. I'm very satisfied with this purchase and I can highly recommend it.
Thanks! :cheers:
That's sounds like what I'm after. Currently, I don't really have a way to sharpen serrated blades, so I was looking at the sharpmaker, but it is pricey.
I'll have to check this out.
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Day 29:
Opening a package. Just some detergent, though. Nothing exciting... :-[
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Day 29, just thought the white Spartan looked good on the faux granite counter :whistle:
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Day 29, just thought the white Spartan looked good on the faux granite counter :whistle:
It definitely does! :tu:
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:iagree: it sure does!
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Day 29
And now for something completely different... Package opening. A Lansky Turnbox arrived tried it on the Golfer, made it even sharper. Good little kit.
Hey Exeter....... I got an early model Golfer in the mail today! I think I'll clean it up a bit and carry it for the final day of our challenge. :woohoo:
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Day 30:
Final day of the challenge :woohoo:
As I looked at the various knives I had carried as part of this challenge over the last 30 days (1st pic), trying to decide which one should get the honor of carry for the last day, I realized it had to be my trusty black pioneer. Plus a little go juice to get this day started ;)
Thanks to dkop1 for kicking off this challenge and allowing me to participate! :cheers:
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Your black pioneer...a excellent choice
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Day 30...
Folks, it's been a pleasure. Certainly much more enjoyable to do it together! It made my first challenge a good one, and I'll be sure to do more in the future. (Thinking the <=74mm challenge next spring.... After holiday party/wine opening season :D )
As mentioned before, for my last day, I'm toting the Golfer I just acquired, as I've been admiring Exeter's the whole time.
I've adored your Pioneer too Gustophersmob, but I didn't find a sweet deal on one during the challenge. I'll be sure to let you know when I do :cheers:
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Your black pioneer...a excellent choice
I see you've been noticing our challenge lately. Thanks for the compliments :tu:
You doing your challenge next? :pok: :pok:
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Your black pioneer...a excellent choice
Thanks :cheers:
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Day 30...
Folks, it's been a pleasure. Certainly much more enjoyable to do it together! It made my first challenge a good one, and I'll be sure to do more in the future. (Thinking the <=74mm challenge next spring.... After holiday party/wine opening season :D )
As mentioned before, for my last day, I'm toting the Golfer I just acquired, as I've been admiring Exeter's the whole time.
I've adored your Pioneer too Gustophersmob, but I didn't find a sweet deal on one during the challenge. I'll be sure to let you know when I do :cheers:
Golfer looks great!
And you should definitely get a pioneer! :tu:
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Day 30
Well, great minds think alike: I had the exact same idea for the final day as you, gustophersmob, with the group shot and also I chose my black Pioneer too, in my case as the fanciest one to close the challenge. Below are the the SAK's that appeared in the past 30 days (Waiter, Sportsman, Wenger Comander, Spartan, DofE, Golfer, grey Pioneer, black Pioneer, 108 mm GAK and the OHO serrated Sentinel).
As gustophersmob already said, thanks dkop1 for letting me/us join in! :cheers: BTW, congrats on the Golfer, I'm sure you'll love it just as I love mine! My favorite part is the plain backspring, makes the knife look way classier than a Compact.
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Day 30
Well, great minds think alike: I had the exact same idea for the final day as you, gustophersmob, with the group shot and also I chose my black Pioneer too, in my case as the fanciest one to close the challenge. Below are the the SAK's that appeared in the past 30 days (Waiter, Sportsman, Wenger Comander, Spartan, DofE, Golfer, grey Pioneer, black Pioneer, 108 mm GAK and the OHO serrated Sentinel).
As gustophersmob already said, thanks dkop1 for letting me/us join in! :cheers: BTW, congrats on the Golfer, I'm sure you'll love it just as I love mine! My favorite part is the plain backspring, makes the knife look way classier than a Compact.
Great minds, huh? I don't think I've ever been accused of that before :think: :whistle: ;)
Great choice for today's carry! :like:
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All three of us have been awarded now, congrats on your first challenge badge dkop1! :tu:
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All three of us have been awarded now, congrats on your first challenge badge dkop1! :tu:
It was fun! Definitely looking at doing another in a few months. Glad to do it with such a fine crew! :cheers:
.........also glad to have my trusty explorer back in my backpack :whistle:
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:cheers: