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Leatherman Tools / Re: MAY 2024 MICRA 30 Day Challenge

« Last post by Farmer X on Today at 05:23:09 AM »

Quote from: LoopCutter on May 07, 2024, 09:21:44 PM

Thank you my friend… 🙏

You are very welcome!

Thank you to all for the condolences and well wishes. It's been very difficult, but I'll persevere. (In fairness, though, I chose the red Micra for her.)

Day 7

The red Micra acquired a fob early in the morning of Day 7.

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It was used to cut what I thought was a workable length, and then to cut a slightly longer length.

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However, the green Micra, a Signal, and a Bic were needed for the finish work.

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This fob wasn't my best work, so I might make another.

General Tool Discussion / Re: Kansept Main Street Giveaway

« Last post by Farmer X on Today at 05:15:01 AM »

I'm sitting out the giveaway, but I could at least share my favorite EDC item! That would be an Olight I1R2-EOS on a neck lanyard and either an Opinel or a minimal SAK in my pocket.

Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024

« Last post by nate j on Today at 05:06:38 AM »

Day 7

It was a three-cigar day, so the small blade did the honors.

After lunch, the toothpick performed its designed function.

Later, after patching a flat tire on my son’s bike, I aired it up to check for leaks before putting it back on the rim. Then, I had to let the air all the way out to so I could get it back on the rim. If only I had a tool handy to do this without resorting to going out to the vehicles for a tire gauge. But wait! It turns out the inline Phillips is the perfect tool for this job. The fit is uncanny, almost like it was made for it.

Challenge totals:
Large Blade 9
Small Blade 10
Scissors 5
Hook 1
Inline Phillips 2
Toothpick 1

Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Spirit owners club

« Last post by Outback in Idaho on Today at 04:53:54 AM »

Ever have a stubborn bottle cap or small jar that just won't open? Found that opening the Spirit's pliers, them grasping the container's lid/cap between the pliers, and then firmly closing down on it and twisting opens it right up! Sometimes takes a few tries on stubborn 2 liter soda bottles.

Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Explorer Challenge May 2024

« Last post by Grand_Banana on Today at 04:49:53 AM »

Day 6

Today was very warm and sunny, but not close enough to summer to use the mag lens as a fire starter.

Tried the awl as ferro rod striker. Like my other 91mm SAKs it just doesn’t work well for me. Neither does the awl on my Wave. Wave saw started this fire. The Explorer blade crafted feather sticks at least.

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Tools used:
Large blade x4
Can opener x1
Scissors x3
Small blade x2
Cap lifter x2
Toothpick x2
Tweezers x2
Philips x1
Mag lens x2
Awl x1

Just tinkering around this evening.

Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Not a good news...

« Last post by gustophersmob on Today at 03:56:17 AM »

Quote from: powernoodle on Today at 03:12:25 AM

In this instance, I totally agree.

But societal decline occurs incrementally. One grain of sand is stolen today, and another tomorrow, and with every grain we are told its no big deal. Its just a grain of sand.

And then next year you wake up and the beach is gone. Metaphorically, of course.

Those who care about protecting the things that have not yet been stolen - especially regarding our beloved toys and our sweet, sweet Freedom to use those toys - must be ever-vigilant about each disappearing grain of sand, because it all adds up.

Sometimes that comes off as paranoia. Other times, it keeps your beach from disappearing.