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Title: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 05, 2018, 04:36:21 PM
For over 30 years my faithful Huntsman was my edc.  Once I started collecting, though, it's pretty much sat on the bench.  I'd like to change that!  I'm putting the call out to all Huntsman to don theirs and join me from 1 November to 30 November on the mighty Huntsman Challenge!  Modded Huntsman are welcome, as is carrying another mt, but the idea is to use the Huntsman primarily.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 05, 2018, 04:46:06 PM
Well, I need to get one, but count me in. :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 05, 2018, 05:01:48 PM
Awesome Rapidray!  You're going to like the Huntsman a lot!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on October 05, 2018, 06:13:19 PM
Cracking idea - I've not carried my Huntsman in ages. I'm in Barry!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 05, 2018, 06:32:05 PM
Outstanding Phil!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on October 06, 2018, 08:00:06 AM
Mind you Barry I'm going to need persuading that the Navy Camouflage Huntsman that Vic have just brought out should have a wood saw. A harpoon surely? :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 06, 2018, 10:02:47 PM
I agree Phil... strange choice for any naval colors! :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on October 07, 2018, 02:02:25 AM
I'm getting ready to buy a secondhand inlaid logo BSA model Huntsman (which is really a Fieldmaster) to replace the standard Fieldmaster I trashed during my teen years. Does the BSA "Huntsman" and Fieldmasters count?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on October 07, 2018, 02:07:51 AM
I am soooooooooo IN!    :ahhh

I've been messing around with too many non-SAK challenges lately.

A Huntsman challenge? 


(https://media1.tenor.com/images/782ba18e2ff1bb49a36ade1ab90f2869/tenor.gif?itemid=7549364)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on October 07, 2018, 12:24:18 PM
Mind you Barry I'm going to need persuading that the Navy Camouflage Huntsman that Vic have just brought out should have a wood saw. A harpoon surely? :rofl:
Maybe the new aircraft carriers are being fitted with a wooden hull to compensate for some of the other rising costs?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Steinar on October 07, 2018, 12:34:27 PM
The participants will have to work to live up to the legacy of a certain 30 Day Victorinox Huntsman Challenge (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,46255.0.html).
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ReamerPunch on October 07, 2018, 01:14:46 PM
 :popcorn:
I do have a Huntsman... :D

I had a Huntsman clone growing up. A very decent clone. Not like those cheap sak-a-likes. One day my brother got a cheap silver one, you know those, so I gave him my Huntsman clone, and got a SwissChamp, then a Fieldmaster, and then a lot more. I settled for a D. Tinker, and gave my brother one as well.

But I do have a Huntsman...  :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on October 07, 2018, 01:28:05 PM
Mind you Barry I'm going to need persuading that the Navy Camouflage Huntsman that Vic have just brought out should have a wood saw. A harpoon surely? :rofl:
Maybe the new aircraft carriers are being fitted with a wooden hull to compensate for some of the other rising costs?

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ThundahBeagle on October 07, 2018, 08:12:46 PM
Good challenge, Barry.

I have a Huntsman that I got this past spring during a buying frenzy. I keep it in my top drawer at work along with an old PST II in case any other technicians dkneed it. Huntsman and the Fieldmaster are really the best, simple Swiss Army knives. All the basic tools plus scissors and a saw. Everything else is extraneous and exotic, really.

The Huntsman and Fieldmaster put the "scissors vs saw" debate to bed.

Now, if only they would replace that hook with a Philips on some future model,  and they could put the Philips vs corkscrew debate to bed as well.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 07, 2018, 08:55:16 PM
That’s what I am thinking...my two favorite tools on one knife. That’s why I’m doing the challenge. The sissors and saw.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on October 07, 2018, 09:32:31 PM
Now, if only they would replace that hook with a Philips on some future model,  and they could put the Philips vs corkscrew debate to bed as well.


 :ahhh

We'd run out of stuff to argue about........  :drink:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: FolderBeholder on October 07, 2018, 09:45:19 PM
Good idea Barry, I'm not sure if I'm in just yet, it'll depend how things go in the next month with some obligations I have. 
I'll be watching and rooting from the sidelines no matter what.  :tu:
I always thought that if I could only have one knife, a Huntsman (or an Explorer), either would suit me fine.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on October 07, 2018, 09:59:34 PM
C'mon, FoBo...... :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on October 07, 2018, 10:01:10 PM
I'm so stoked for this challenge I had to dig out my Huntsman.....my standard issue, red celidor Huntsman......which I don't have....apparently.....

(https://i.imgur.com/PMvdpgV.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: FolderBeholder on October 07, 2018, 10:31:50 PM
C'mon, FoBo...... :pok:
Oh, I want to join in, but I do have some family obligations that may prevent me from participating.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 07, 2018, 11:33:21 PM
I understand FoBo, believe me :facepalm:   Thundah, I behind Vic just does that to keep El Corkscrew in business!! :D. 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 08, 2018, 01:08:59 AM
Huntsman has been ordered and will be here sometime before Friday at the latest. Got a good deal on it with the pouch for under $30.00 brand new.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 08, 2018, 01:33:30 AM
Great score!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on October 08, 2018, 01:56:09 AM
Wow!  That's great, Ray!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 08, 2018, 04:37:30 AM
Thank you both. Looking forward to it.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on October 08, 2018, 05:48:40 PM
Count me in! I may have to get some special scales for this challenge, maybe some turkeys or pumpkin pie...... :whistle: :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 08, 2018, 06:08:47 PM
Count me in! I may have to get some special scales for this challenge, maybe some turkeys or pumpkin pie...... :whistle: :D
Turkey or pumpkin pie...we are entering the best season of the year. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year...family and great food...no expectations, just fun!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on October 08, 2018, 07:42:22 PM
30 days with a Huntsman or Fieldmaster?  Gee, you could have at least made it something challenging.  I'm in. How about  including the Mountaineer as well, in case anyone thinks they need a file more than a saw? 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Thisjk38 on October 08, 2018, 07:57:17 PM
30 days with a Huntsman or Fieldmaster?  Gee, you could have at least made it something challenging.  I'm in. How about  including the Mountaineer as well, in case anyone thinks they need a file more than a saw?

So is the fieldmaster allowed? I don't have a huntsman since I have a fieldmaster, but much rather carry my Mountaineer. Can a mountaineer slide in? To me its no debate, a saw is pretty much useless to me.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 09, 2018, 03:03:33 AM
I'd like to limit it to the Huntsman since the badge in the works is going to be a Huntsman badge.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on October 09, 2018, 03:30:02 AM
I'd like to limit it to the Huntsman since the badge in the works is going to be a Huntsman badge.

I like that idea.

I'm a Fieldmaster fan, too. But a pure Huntsman challenge seems like fun!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 09, 2018, 03:36:25 AM
     :cheers:  I have a Fieldmaster myself and love that Philips screwdriver. 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 09, 2018, 04:23:59 AM
Columbus Day...so no mail going anywhere! My Huntsman still with the seller but given a tracking number! I didn’t realize SAK had so many pouches for their tools.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: G-Dizzle on October 09, 2018, 05:33:34 AM
I could possibly have an interest in this ;) The Huntsman is one of the best SAKs ever made.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ThundahBeagle on October 09, 2018, 07:53:52 AM
     :cheers:  I have a Fieldmaster myself and love that Philips screwdriver.

Fieldmaster is one I would seek out. I'd even trade my Huntsman for one. The corkscrew just digs into my hand and the Philips make it a much smoother tool overall. Plus I use the Philips more. One of these days...but yet, I say that about a lot of different knives these days...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 09, 2018, 02:48:05 PM
You and me both my friend!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 11, 2018, 11:33:46 PM
 :mail:
It’s here!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 11, 2018, 11:50:48 PM
Outstanding!!  The badge is ready...all that's needed is the kickoff!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: VICMAN on October 12, 2018, 12:13:00 AM
:mail:
It’s here!

Congratulations Rapidray! :like: :tu: :tu:

Nice pics! :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 12, 2018, 02:09:26 AM
Thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Old man Chris on October 12, 2018, 02:18:07 AM
Count me in . The Huntsman is a very capable tool .

Best Regards,

 Chris
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on October 12, 2018, 05:21:55 AM
     :cheers:  I have a Fieldmaster myself and love that Philips screwdriver.

Fieldmaster is one I would seek out. I'd even trade my Huntsman for one. The corkscrew just digs into my hand and the Philips make it a much smoother tool overall. Plus I use the Philips more. One of these days...but yet, I say that about a lot of different knives these days...
I like the corkscrew.  Not that I drink that much wine, but I really like the micro-driver that can be carried in the corkscrew.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 12, 2018, 06:00:06 PM
     :cheers:  I have a Fieldmaster myself and love that Philips screwdriver.

Fieldmaster is one I would seek out. I'd even trade my Huntsman for one. The corkscrew just digs into my hand and the Philips make it a much smoother tool overall. Plus I use the Philips more. One of these days...but yet, I say that about a lot of different knives these days...
I like the corkscrew.  Not that I drink that much wine, but I really like the micro-driver that can be carried in the corkscrew.
That is one of the items I will be looking for tomorrow at the gun and knife show. Seems like a no-brainer not to have.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on October 12, 2018, 07:25:32 PM
     :cheers:  I have a Fieldmaster myself and love that Philips screwdriver.

Fieldmaster is one I would seek out. I'd even trade my Huntsman for one. The corkscrew just digs into my hand and the Philips make it a much smoother tool overall. Plus I use the Philips more. One of these days...but yet, I say that about a lot of different knives these days...
I like the corkscrew.  Not that I drink that much wine, but I really like the micro-driver that can be carried in the corkscrew.
That is one of the items I will be looking for tomorrow at the gun and knife show. Seems like a no-brainer not to have.
You can order one from the MTO store and get 10% off all orders through the end of the month. :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on October 12, 2018, 08:57:12 PM
The small screwdriver is absolutely a must have. And for that reason I'd prefer corkscrew over Phillips everyday. It's the one defect in my dear Fisherman !
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Borg on October 12, 2018, 10:20:31 PM
Ahh the Huntsman, one of my favourites,  pencil me in for now but will know better nearer the time  :tu:

I'm not buying the micro screwdriver for all my huntsmen though, would cost a fortune..they can have one and share it  :D

All lined up ready to go (maybe)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1966/45225739862_b893a6730e_z.jpg)

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on October 13, 2018, 12:45:37 AM
 :o

Borg, you are now my official hero.   :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 13, 2018, 01:14:59 AM
Ahh the Huntsman, one of my favourites,  pencil me in for now but will know better nearer the time  :tu:

I'm not buying the micro screwdriver for all my huntsmen though, would cost a fortune..they can have one and share it  :D

All lined up ready to go (maybe)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1966/45225739862_b893a6730e_z.jpg)
Oh my...that’s a lot of Huntsmen.  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on October 13, 2018, 02:08:48 AM
Ahh the Huntsman, one of my favourites,  pencil me in for now but will know better nearer the time  :tu:

I'm not buying the micro screwdriver for all my huntsmen though, would cost a fortune..they can have one and share it  :D

All lined up ready to go (maybe)

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1966/45225739862_b893a6730e_z.jpg)

 :o All in inspection ready formation too :like: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 13, 2018, 02:13:50 AM
 :iagree:.  Wow!!!!
:o

Borg, you are now my official hero.   :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Borg on October 13, 2018, 02:25:27 AM
Thanks guys  :salute:

I found 3 more Huntsmen/mans, my camo ones that were kept separate, i also found 2 with files instead of saws..but we wont count those ones  :pok:

The strange thing is i found another odd looking one that has some weird looking piece of metal where the corkscrew should be  :dunno:  i'm thinking its some sort of factory mistake  >:D

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1969/30340734267_51f931e1fb_z.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 13, 2018, 02:27:31 AM
 :facepalm:. Another hybrid? :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Borg on October 13, 2018, 02:36:38 AM
 :D, I was tempted to have it sent back to the factory to rectify it but i think i will just keep it as a curiousity  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on October 13, 2018, 09:10:31 AM
:D, I was tempted to have it sent back to the factory to rectify it but i think i will just keep it as a curiousity  :tu:

On the bright side you won't need to buy a small screwdriver for it will you eh? :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 13, 2018, 02:50:59 PM
Bright side to everything!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 13, 2018, 04:16:50 PM
Thanks guys  :salute:

I found 3 more Huntsmen/mans, my camo ones that were kept separate, i also found 2 with files instead of saws..but we wont count those ones  :pok:

The strange thing is i found another odd looking one that has some weird looking piece of metal where the corkscrew should be  :dunno:  i'm thinking its some sort of factory mistake  >:D

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1969/30340734267_51f931e1fb_z.jpg)
You found more! I think you need to check your glove box.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 13, 2018, 04:57:03 PM
 :rofl: I wish I had that problem!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on October 13, 2018, 05:08:05 PM
Bright side to everything!

Sunny side up, every time Barry  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: VICMAN on October 13, 2018, 06:52:54 PM
Ahh the Huntsman, one of my favourites,  pencil me in for now but will know better nearer the time  :tu:



Nice collection Borg! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ThundahBeagle on October 13, 2018, 09:34:17 PM
Thanks guys  :salute:

I found 3 more Huntsmen/mans, my camo ones that were kept separate, i also found 2 with files instead of saws..but we wont count those ones  :pok:

The strange thing is i found another odd looking one that has some weird looking piece of metal where the corkscrew should be  :dunno:  i'm thinking its some sort of factory mistake  >:D

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1969/30340734267_51f931e1fb_z.jpg)

Hi Borg.

If I am not wrong, the two "Huntsman" with files instead of saws are actually Mountaineers, yes? And those files are metal files/ metal saws
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Borg on October 14, 2018, 12:29:50 AM
On the bright side you won't need to buy a small screwdriver for it will you eh? :rofl:
That's so true  :rofl:
You found more! I think you need to check your glove box.  :tu:
Just out of curiosity i did go and check, and found a Spartan  :cheers:
Nice collection Borg! :like: :tu: :tu:
Thanks Vicman :salute:

Correct ThundahBeagle, i'm no hardcore mountaineer but i would imagine the file could come in handy for ice axes, crampons etc, unless of course Vic just plucked that name out of thin air :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 14, 2018, 12:52:51 AM
You found a Spartan!!!  :rofl: thats to funny!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 17, 2018, 06:10:20 PM
I'm getting ready to buy a secondhand inlaid logo BSA model Huntsman (which is really a Fieldmaster) to replace the standard Fieldmaster I trashed during my teen years. Does the BSA "Huntsman" and Fieldmasters count?
Where you able to get your Huntsman/Fieldmaster???
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 23, 2018, 05:11:07 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh. We're almost set to go for the 1 November kickoff!  The badge is ready, the knives are ready, and the water is boiling!  I need a favor from you, Huntsman aficionados.  Please pm me if you are going to participate so I can compile a list for the mods for badge issue at the end.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 28, 2018, 01:48:12 PM
3 days to go!  I got the PM's and will post them shortly as I'm at work right now.  This should be fun!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 28, 2018, 01:58:52 PM
Yeay! This will be fun!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on October 28, 2018, 05:36:29 PM
I've not spent a lot of time with Huntsman lately. This will be interesting.

Countdown timers running T-72 hours .....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 31, 2018, 01:15:07 AM
Okay everyone, I think I have everyone accounted for.

Myself
Fast Bill
Tony Sal
Rapid Rat
Nix

Please excuse me if I've missed anyone in this list.  Let me know and we'll be all set for a 1 November launch!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: buckthorn on October 31, 2018, 01:42:54 AM
Anyone else have one with white scales? (Sorry if I missed that in a previous image or post).
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on October 31, 2018, 04:22:45 AM
Okay everyone, I think I have everyone accounted for.

Myself
Fast Bill
Tony Sal
Rapid Rat
Nix

Please excuse me if I've missed anyone in this list.  Let me know and we'll be all set for a 1 November launch!
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on October 31, 2018, 05:45:39 PM
Add Spartan 19 to the fun!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 01, 2018, 03:27:35 AM
Present   :salute:
Just added a ti larger picket clip, gifted.
Also, plus scales for da pen....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 01, 2018, 10:04:51 AM
May I still join in?
Would be my first challenge, lets see if I manage to hold on.

Trusty 10 year old Huntsman on daily tea duty.
Time to get more pocket time with that old fellow!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 01, 2018, 12:54:43 PM
Hi Shuya, 'morning all.
My first one also.   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 01, 2018, 01:07:19 PM
My first knife Challenge also. Have been looking forward to this. Opening up some packages!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 01, 2018, 01:25:15 PM
I'm going to watch this one from the sidelines. I'm trying to go cold turkey on challenges after four of them in a row, and I'll soon need to travel by air hand-luggage-only anyway. I'll drop by occasionally to shout encouraging cheers.

Good luck, all :tu:

Pic of my aquatic Huntsman...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 01, 2018, 02:57:34 PM
Absolutely Shuya!  Here's mine, an early '80's model and my first SAK.  It was my EDC for over 30 years.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 01, 2018, 05:34:06 PM
And this Gala apple
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 01, 2018, 05:48:15 PM
Looks like a good challenge good luck everyone  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 01, 2018, 10:10:48 PM
Nice start to the Huntsman Challenge. Coming straight out of the Spirit Challenge this will be very interesting and I had got to the point of really wanting a normal SAK in my pocket. But I've been out and about for a couple of days so I've only managed to pick up my Huntsman this evening.

And I've picked up a Navy Camouflage Huntsman. Normally I really don't do camo but the idea of a wood saw on the open waves is so spectacularly mad I just had to get myself one for the Challenge.

And here we are opening some post Day One
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 01, 2018, 10:33:54 PM
I agree Phil!  Wooden sailing vessel? :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 01, 2018, 10:44:50 PM
Day 01 :

(https://i.imgur.com/IYGklno.jpg)


Got out for a day hike today, before the weather turned nasty. No uses for the trusty Huntsman, but It sure was nice having this capable SAK in my pocket.   :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/Tn0dNwl.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 01, 2018, 10:46:46 PM
If you can see in my bad phone avi, the larger, dark pocket clip.
Gifted by a knife and bike guy, the best part of knife stuff- new long distance friends.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 01, 2018, 10:48:45 PM
Nice start to the Huntsman Challenge. Coming straight out of the Spirit Challenge this will be very interesting and I had got to the point of really wanting a normal SAK in my pocket. But I've been out and about for a couple of days so I've only managed to pick up my Huntsman this evening.

And I've picked up a Navy Camouflage Huntsman. Normally I really don't do camo but the idea of a wood saw on the open waves is so spectacularly mad I just had to get myself one for the Challenge.

And here we are opening some post Day One
Now I have to check out this Navy camo!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 01, 2018, 10:49:30 PM
Day 01 :

(https://i.imgur.com/IYGklno.jpg)


Got out for a day hike today, before the weather turned nasty. No uses for the trusty Huntsman, but It sure was nice having this capable SAK in my pocket.   :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/Tn0dNwl.jpg)
Oh boy, that would be a great place to have a hike! Glad to see you on this Challenge!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Jaypeebee on November 01, 2018, 10:50:27 PM
Nice looking Huntsman Bill.... :like:
Excellent pics Nix.... :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 01, 2018, 10:53:10 PM
Nice start everyone  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 01, 2018, 11:17:24 PM
Oh boy, that would be a great place to have a hike! Glad to see you on this Challenge!  :hatsoff:

Thanks, Ray. Wouldn't miss it!

(Although, I'm afraid many of my entries may start to look alike: I've got more trips planned.)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 01, 2018, 11:18:23 PM
Merci, JPB!

This should be a fun challenge!   :tu:

 :popcorn:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 01, 2018, 11:25:51 PM
DAY 1!!!!


Had mine out at work today with the infidel in tow. Awesome pic jack! :like: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 01, 2018, 11:47:15 PM
Again with the File Too Large Error. really? Just a phone pic !!!!!
 :rant:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: WinonaRail on November 02, 2018, 12:14:48 AM
Today
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181101/8397fdc823177cf2772a989499443f99.jpg)

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 02, 2018, 12:19:12 AM
Tony, I just went thru this with my phone too.  Tap on the screen and a pencil-looking thing will appear on the bottom.
Tap on it, then tap on export.  You will get a small screen with numbers on it.  Delete the left hand set of numbers and enter in 1024.  You'll be good to go!
Again with the File Too Large Error. really? Just a phone pic !!!!!
 :rant:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 02, 2018, 12:20:04 AM
 :like:  Nice pic Winona! 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 02, 2018, 12:21:26 AM
Nice pic Nix!!
Day 01 :

(https://i.imgur.com/IYGklno.jpg)


Got out for a day hike today, before the weather turned nasty. No uses for the trusty Huntsman, but It sure was nice having this capable SAK in my pocket.   :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/Tn0dNwl.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 02, 2018, 01:22:06 AM
Sorry I started this, still cant get a pic like on other EDC sites....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 02:11:12 AM
Oh boy, that would be a great place to have a hike! Glad to see you on this Challenge!  :hatsoff:

Thanks, Ray. Wouldn't miss it!

(Although, I'm afraid many of my entries may start to look alike: I've got more trips planned.)
Well, I for one never tire of the outdoors...so keep them coming.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 02, 2018, 02:55:39 AM
Day 1 the typical beginning to my month. Removing the childproof cap from a bottle of aspirin.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 02, 2018, 09:11:00 AM
Day 2.

Peeling chestnuts Ive gathered in the wood earlier this week. They are very small this year due to the long drought in europe this summer.
Can opener came in handy.

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 02, 2018, 01:54:43 PM
Great first day everyone!  I'm on night shift this week so no fun for us yet..
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: WinonaRail on November 02, 2018, 02:30:59 PM
:like:  Nice pic Winona!
Thanks!!

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 02, 2018, 02:55:53 PM
A great start into an excellent challenge guys  :like:

...I should not follow it though. Last time I did that I've ended up with a new Spirit X. Wifey didn't like that too much  :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 02:58:29 PM
A great start into an excellent challenge guys  :like:

...I should not follow it though. Last time I did that I've ended up with a new Spirit X. Wifey didn't like that too much  :D
Well, a Huntsman is a lot cheaper money wise than a Spirit X  :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 02, 2018, 03:01:15 PM
Day 01 :

(https://i.imgur.com/IYGklno.jpg)


Got out for a day hike today, before the weather turned nasty. No uses for the trusty Huntsman, but It sure was nice having this capable SAK in my pocket.   :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/Tn0dNwl.jpg)

Hey Nix, lovely weather over there...

(https://media3.giphy.com/media/j5QcmXoFWl4Q0/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 02, 2018, 03:02:47 PM
A great start into an excellent challenge guys  :like:

...I should not follow it though. Last time I did that I've ended up with a new Spirit X. Wifey didn't like that too much  :D
Well, a Huntsman is a lot cheaper money wise than a Spirit X  :tu: :cheers:

Yes...  :think:

Oh, wait... but for "someone else" is just another tool  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 03:20:05 PM
A tool for sure. But a very nice basic SAK.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 02, 2018, 03:39:30 PM
Basic?  :think:

I don't know if I'd call the Huntsman 'basic'.   :think:

Thinking back to the original SAK designs, the Huntsman ups the game considerably with scissors, a saw, corkscrew, pen blade, and the mighty hook.   :tu: :tu:

True, it's not a 10-layer do-all (that won't fit in my pocket comfortably), but I wouldn't call it 'basic'. Me, I'm calling it 'ideal'.  :climber:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 02, 2018, 03:40:59 PM
Oh, and Ray, this challenge might be a good time to earn your Hook Badge......just sayin'...... :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 03:47:50 PM
Basic?  :think:
...
True, it's not a 10-layer do-all (that won't fit in my pocket comfortably), but I wouldn't call it 'basic'. Me, I'm calling it 'ideal'.  :climber:
Yes, that is how I meant it...compared to the bigger ones ie 7 layer and bigger.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 03:49:07 PM
Oh, and Ray, this challenge might be a good time to earn your Hook Badge......just sayin'...... :pok:
:iagree: Have thought about that.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 02, 2018, 04:03:09 PM
I think Barry and a few others hooligans are cooking up a Swiss Champ challenge for the new year (2019).  I don't have a Swiss Champ, but I'm going to get one for the challenge. I'm actually dreading that challenge because the Champ just seems so cumbersome to me.

But, who knows? Maybe I'll learn something new and develop a new 'ideal'.......nah.....no way...... :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 02, 2018, 04:07:22 PM
Basic?  :think:

I don't know if I'd call the Huntsman 'basic'.   :think:

Thinking back to the original SAK designs, the Huntsman ups the game considerably with scissors, a saw, corkscrew, pen blade, and the mighty hook.   :tu: :tu:

True, it's not a 10-layer do-all (that won't fit in my pocket comfortably), but I wouldn't call it 'basic'. Me, I'm calling it 'ideal'.  :climber:

I do always look for scissors and a saw.
The saw gets used fairly often when I'm out hiking etc.
I think a Huntsman would be ideal for me too, however, I feel that 4 layers are a tad too much in my watch/coin pocket when in the office.
While out in nature I would have a backpack, bag, pouch or a nice pocket caddy.... so I'm grabbing my Ranger then.
Sure, I could get a Huntsman for that too...  :think:  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 02, 2018, 04:09:40 PM
I think Barry and a few others hooligans are cooking up a Swiss Champ challenge for the new year (2019).  I don't have a Swiss Champ, but I'm going to get one for the challenge. I'm actually dreading that challenge because the Champ just seems so cumbersome to me.

But, who knows? Maybe I'll learn something new and develop a new 'ideal'.......nah.....no way...... :rofl:

Sounds like fun... where have I seen my Swiss Champ last time? I need to check if it fits into my pocket caddy  :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 02, 2018, 04:10:51 PM
Matt.....I sense you want to get a Huntsman.....maybe even *need* a Huntsman......

They fit in your pocket rather nicely.   :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 02, 2018, 04:16:05 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/x2ifyKU82zY4g/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 02, 2018, 04:16:43 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 04:16:49 PM
Matt.....I sense you want to get a Huntsman.....maybe even *need* a Huntsman......

They fit in your pocket rather nicely.   :pok:
Especially in cargo pants...which is basically all that I will wear now. The pockets are just ideal. And you can get them in shorts or long pants.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 04:17:24 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/x2ifyKU82zY4g/giphy.gif)
:rofl:
Love it!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 02, 2018, 04:50:47 PM
A Huntsman will fit into a pocket caddy:


(https://i.imgur.com/9souqTT.jpg)


 :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 02, 2018, 05:15:22 PM
Day 02 :

This awl is nice and sharp, almost a third blade. When it seems reasonable, I like using the awl in lieu of a knife blade, just to save the knives' edges for more delicate work. Opened up a package for Mrs Nix.


(https://i.imgur.com/oRyL7Zm.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 02, 2018, 05:21:33 PM
 
Day 02 :

This awl is nice and sharp, almost a third blade. When it seems reasonable, I like using the awl in lieu of a knife blade, just to save the knives' edges for more delicate work. Opened up a package for Mrs Nix.

:like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 05:22:05 PM
Day 02 :

This awl is nice and sharp, almost a third blade. When it seems reasonable, I like using the awl in lieu of a knife blade, just to save the knives' edges for more delicate work. Opened up a package for Mrs Nix.


(https://i.imgur.com/oRyL7Zm.jpg)
That’s a good ideal on the awl, and I hate getting that glue residual from the tape on the main blade. Will give that a try! :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 02, 2018, 05:31:50 PM
A Huntsman will fit into a pocket caddy:


(https://i.imgur.com/9souqTT.jpg)


 :pok:

 :dd:

... yeah, and I just saw there are lots of colour options available too  :tu:
But what's that Navy Camouflage about?
Does the Navy need a saw?  :think:
Anyways, I like it  :D

Though, this has to wait a bit  :-\
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 02, 2018, 08:56:14 PM
Nice start to the Huntsman Challenge. Coming straight out of the Spirit Challenge this will be very interesting and I had got to the point of really wanting a normal SAK in my pocket. But I've been out and about for a couple of days so I've only managed to pick up my Huntsman this evening.

And I've picked up a Navy Camouflage Huntsman. Normally I really don't do camo but the idea of a wood saw on the open waves is so spectacularly mad I just had to get myself one for the Challenge.

And here we are opening some post Day One
Now I have to check out this Navy camo!

I love it. And like I say I can't explain why Tony  :think:

So here's Day 2
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 02, 2018, 09:53:38 PM
You're right Nix, early next year for a Swisschamp challenge! :D. I did one earlier this year, and really like the knife, but I found I had to really get creative to put each tool to use.  My Huntsman did everything I needed for all those years.   In my mind, it's very close to the ideal multitool.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 02, 2018, 09:54:56 PM
Mine is hookless, but let's see what we can do hookwise this month!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 02, 2018, 11:01:29 PM
Mine is hookless, but let's see what we can do hookwise this month!
Ooh, ooh pick me! :ahhh
I use the Huntsman hook to get stones out of tire treads.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 11:17:40 PM
Went to Dillard’s and shorts were being blown out at $5.99, so I went with 2 pairs!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 02, 2018, 11:18:59 PM
Down sized photo...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 02, 2018, 11:47:29 PM
 :facepalm: :rofl:
Mine is hookless, but let's see what we can do hookwise this month!
Ooh, ooh pick me! :ahhh
I use the Huntsman hook to get stones out of tire treads.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 02, 2018, 11:57:32 PM
We found some fun after all!  First, we got a bag of feed for the Sheepdogs and I used the small blade to cut the box open.  From the time I was a stockboy in the mid 80's, I have always used the small blade to open boxes to keep from damaging the contents inside.  Next, while taking the dogs out for a walk, I came across a branch that had grown in our path.  I think I went over 20 years before I used that saw, but once I did I've used it all the time!  Lastly, I used the caplifter for a refresher! 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 03, 2018, 12:08:13 AM
Day 1. I just got it by UPS (after staring at the GPS tracking all morning excitedly as it made its way here) and I'm already putting it to good use. After mostly carrying a Tourist over the past several months, I forgot just how much I liked 4-layer knives. They're just the right size for a comfortable grip. For several years, my only real SAK was the Huntsman's brother, the Fieldmaster.  Throw in the fact the Huntsman can carry the little driver, and I've got everything I need. Nothing I seldom use.

First was using the scissors and pen blade for opening bags to a TV Ears system for my grandfather. Didn't photograph that.


Second, was using the large blade cutting up the cardboard mailer the knife came in. Those I really can't reuse, unlike boxes, so they get cut up and trashed. 

(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1964/45637356722_204245ba89_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cwPoaY)DSCF0272 (https://flic.kr/p/2cwPoaY) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr

Third was using the cap lifter/large screwdriver to hold a keyring open to put keys to new storm doors on the keyrings. I've got to have a copy made for my keys, along with the new lock for the regular door.   That and remove all the keys to doors, locks, farm equipment, etc. no longer in use. Even I've got a couple from old locks on my toolbox that have to go since I changed to something actually tamper-proof and hard to pick.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4894/43869910490_a2c5c620f4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29QCKZ5)DSCF0273 (https://flic.kr/p/29QCKZ5) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr

Then, using the multipurpose hook, removed the 9V battery out of a smoke detector in order to change the battery. No photo there, either.

Opened up some other blades I'd bought that came in the mail.   The Opinel DIY I bought to replace the soft steel Antonini in my tool bag (that's a similar "Cable Master" type pattern), but will likely end up carrying the Opinel as a work knife.   The Clauss floral knives I bought for beaters, and are really nice. They're sharp and do really good detail work. The blade's just a bit thin for my tastes.  Now I can end my love/hate affair with the box cutter.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4853/45637355572_37842c9740_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cwPnQ9)DSCF0274 (https://flic.kr/p/2cwPnQ9) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 03, 2018, 12:10:59 AM
I have the blue version of your Opinel and I really like it!  Nice job Cody!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 03, 2018, 02:55:51 AM
Day 2

I couldn't take pictures during the day because photography is prohibited where I'm working for a few more days but I loaned my Huntsman to a technician to trim some gaffers tape that was preventing some cables from being a trip hazard.  Have to settle for a posed shot from after I got home.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 03, 2018, 03:00:20 AM
 :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 03, 2018, 03:01:27 AM
Day 2

No good action pics for me today unfortunately :oops:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 03, 2018, 03:10:10 AM
:like:
Hey 19  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 03, 2018, 03:32:47 AM
Great posts and photos!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 03, 2018, 05:15:20 AM
Nice work today, guys!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 03, 2018, 10:07:33 AM
 :iagree:   :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 03, 2018, 10:43:18 AM
We found some fun after all!  First, we got a bag of feed for the Sheepdogs and I used the small blade to cut the box open.  From the time I was a stockboy in the mid 80's, I have always used the small blade to open boxes to keep from damaging the contents inside.  Next, while taking the dogs out for a walk, I came across a branch that had grown in our path.  I think I went over 20 years before I used that saw, but once I did I've used it all the time!  Lastly, I used the caplifter for a refresher!

That's a pretty good summary Barry why the Huntsman is close to perfect. Work, rest and play all in one neat package.

Today I've picked up some dry cleaning and the scissors removed the plastic bag covering. I'm off down the fen shortly to clear another path so I'm sure the saw will help me. But I don't want to feed my new Navy Camo to the mire so I'm taking my Jelly Red instead. At least if I drop that I have a chance of spotting it !

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 03, 2018, 11:48:05 AM
Good morning, going to the "box store" today.   :ahhh
Plenty of plastic packaging for Huntsman to attack when we get home.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 03, 2018, 11:54:08 AM
Avi change for Huntsman Challenge.
Yes I do need photo lessons, I heard ya....

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 03, 2018, 12:21:04 PM
Day 3.

Been planting a plumtree (tradition of our town, for every new born in the last year some tree is planted). Cut twine and rope. No pic, was buisy.

But maybe some beausage pic will do, later some friends will visit us, bottleopener for the win  :drink:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 03, 2018, 12:42:45 PM
Nice pics and uses everyone  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 03, 2018, 05:13:43 PM
Thank you Ws. Here's a pic from my day in the fen. To be honest the bow saw was the tool for the job but hey, ever prepared with a Huntsman ! If only it could stop water splashing into my boots  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 03, 2018, 05:18:00 PM
Nice one FB  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 03, 2018, 06:50:24 PM
:like:
Hey 19  :salute:

How goes it Tony sal? :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 03, 2018, 06:53:58 PM
DAY 3

Had out the huntsman to clean the pipe today :multi:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 03, 2018, 07:09:56 PM
Nice work today, guys!   :tu:

Nice to have ya back nix! :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 03, 2018, 07:32:45 PM
DAY 3

Had out the huntsman to clean the pipe today :multi:
...along with our other favorite I see...  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 03, 2018, 07:35:48 PM
Nice pic there S19. Maybe you can help me understand what you can do with the Huntsmans wood saw afloat ? :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Dutch_Tooler on November 03, 2018, 07:46:17 PM
Nice pic there S19. Maybe you can help me understand what you can do with the Huntsmans wood saw afloat ? :think:
Saw a hole into the hull, naturally. You couldn't use cannon otherwise.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 03, 2018, 07:52:49 PM
A Huntsman will fit into a pocket caddy:


(https://i.imgur.com/9souqTT.jpg)


 :pok:

 :dd:

... yeah, and I just saw there are lots of colour options available too  :tu:
But what's that Navy Camouflage about?
Does the Navy need a saw?  :think:
Anyways, I like it  :D

Though, this has to wait a bit  :-\


Back in the 1950s and 1960s, the catalogs used to advertise the saw as being able to cut rope like a serrated blade. I've tried with with saws on SAKs ranging from the late 1950s until today, and none work as well as a serrated blade. Maybe the classic hemp rope, but not modern synthetics.   But anyway, I like the camo as well. Almost bought a regular Camo model for the challenge before deciding on Silvertech.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 03, 2018, 08:35:50 PM
Nice work and pics everyone  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 03, 2018, 09:11:03 PM
Trying out the saw...can’t wait to try it out in the woods!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 03, 2018, 09:25:22 PM
A Huntsman will fit into a pocket caddy:


(https://i.imgur.com/9souqTT.jpg)


 :pok:

 :dd:

... yeah, and I just saw there are lots of colour options available too  :tu:
But what's that Navy Camouflage about?
Does the Navy need a saw?  :think:
Anyways, I like it  :D

Though, this has to wait a bit  :-\


Back in the 1950s and 1960s, the catalogs used to advertise the saw as being able to cut rope like a serrated blade. I've tried with with saws on SAKs ranging from the late 1950s until today, and none work as well as a serrated blade. Maybe the classic hemp rope, but not modern synthetics.   But anyway, I like the camo as well. Almost bought a regular Camo model for the challenge before deciding on Silvertech.

That's interesting Cody, thanks  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 03, 2018, 10:12:10 PM
Dinner time as my Sheepdogs eagerly await the small blade opening a bag of food :drool:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 03, 2018, 10:26:12 PM
Nice pic there S19. Maybe you can help me understand what you can do with the Huntsmans wood saw afloat ? :think:
Saw a hole into the hull, naturally. You couldn't use cannon otherwise.

 :rofl: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 03, 2018, 11:06:42 PM
Day 03 :

I planned to get out for a good hike today. My goal was a section of the CDT (continental divide trail) that spans from Mexico in the South to Canada in the North.

I knew there was a chance of some cold and rainy weather, but Old Man Winter crawled down from his aerie and gave me a smack in the face.

(https://i.imgur.com/DRqEOVx.jpg)


I got hit with a serve storm, rain turned to snow, and a cold, slashing wind cut me to the bone.  I'll confess I was a bit underdressed and might have weathered the storm a bit better if I'd had a few more bits of suitable clothing. So, underdressed and a bit cold, but not totally unprepared, I had my Huntsman with me:

(https://i.imgur.com/HfwPmk9.jpg)


I was out for a shorter walk than anticipated, which makes me a bit cranky, but it was a fun day out and a nice reminder that Old Man Winter is coming for a visit, and soon.

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 03, 2018, 11:26:26 PM
Day 03 :

I planned to get out for a good hike today. My goal was a section of the CDT (continental divide trail) that spans from Mexico in the South to Canada in the North.

I knew there was a chance of some cold and rainy weather, but Old Man Winter crawled down from his aerie and gave me a smack in the face.

(https://i.imgur.com/DRqEOVx.jpg)


I got hit with a serve storm, rain turned to snow, and a cold, slashing wind cut me to the bone.  I'll confess I was a bit underdressed and might have weathered the storm a bit better if I'd had a few more bits of suitable clothing. So, underdressed and a bit cold, but not totally unprepared, I had my Huntsman with me:

(https://i.imgur.com/HfwPmk9.jpg)


I was out for a shorter walk than anticipated, which makes me a bit cranky, but it was a fun day out and a nice reminder that Old Man Winter is coming for a visit, and soon.j
WOW!   Always thought of the Appalachian Trail on our side...
My Huntsman would not help me much, I have no hiking experience and would probably die attempting a through hike, wood saw in hand!!  Lol
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 04, 2018, 12:23:04 AM
Nice pic there S19. Maybe you can help me understand what you can do with the Huntsmans wood saw afloat ? :think:
Saw a hole into the hull, naturally. You couldn't use cannon otherwise.

 :rofl: :rofl: thanks brother! No the saw doesn't see a lot of action underway, but......you never know  :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 04, 2018, 12:36:33 AM
I'm glad you are safe my friend!  In a way, your situation is exactly what packing a SAK is all about!  The CDT is On my list of trails to hike.


Day 03 :

I planned to get out for a good hike today. My goal was a section of the CDT (continental divide trail) that spans from Mexico in the South to Canada in the North.

I knew there was a chance of some cold and rainy weather, but Old Man Winter crawled down from his aerie and gave me a smack in the face.

(https://i.imgur.com/DRqEOVx.jpg)


I got hit with a serve storm, rain turned to snow, and a cold, slashing wind cut me to the bone.  I'll confess I was a bit underdressed and might have weathered the storm a bit better if I'd had a few more bits of suitable clothing. So, underdressed and a bit cold, but not totally unprepared, I had my Huntsman with me:

(https://i.imgur.com/HfwPmk9.jpg)


I was out for a shorter walk than anticipated, which makes me a bit cranky, but it was a fun day out and a nice reminder that Old Man Winter is coming for a visit, and soon.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 04, 2018, 12:42:43 AM
Let me know when you are hiking....I'll bring you a thermos of hot chocolate!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 04, 2018, 12:47:43 AM
👍☕😀  Right on buddy!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 04, 2018, 12:53:05 AM
I'm glad you are safe my friend!  In a way, your situation is exactly what packing a SAK is all about!  The CDT is On my list of trails to hike.


Day 03 :

I planned to get out for a good hike today. My goal was a section of the CDT (continental divide trail) that spans from Mexico in the South to Canada in the North.

I knew there was a chance of some cold and rainy weather, but Old Man Winter crawled down from his aerie and gave me a smack in the face.

(https://i.imgur.com/DRqEOVx.jpg)


I got hit with a serve storm, rain turned to snow, and a cold, slashing wind cut me to the bone.  I'll confess I was a bit underdressed and might have weathered the storm a bit better if I'd had a few more bits of suitable clothing. So, underdressed and a bit cold, but not totally unprepared, I had my Huntsman with me:

(https://i.imgur.com/HfwPmk9.jpg)


I was out for a shorter walk than anticipated, which makes me a bit cranky, but it was a fun day out and a nice reminder that Old Man Winter is coming for a visit, and soon.
The CDT is on next years list to mountain bike/hike that trail with my son. Looking forward to it myself.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 04, 2018, 12:59:09 AM
Be sure I have your contact info!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 04, 2018, 01:04:49 AM
Be sure I have your contact info!   :tu:
Will do! Thanks.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 04, 2018, 01:23:51 AM
 :like: :like:!!
DAY 3

Had out the huntsman to clean the pipe today :multi:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 04, 2018, 01:33:44 AM
Most of the day, I carried it in a belt sheath, since I was wearing jeans.   This sheath is very nicely crafted, handmade out of some pretty thick saddle leather. Don't know who made it--it came in a used lot, housing a Wenger that was both too short, and too wide, meaning it was a pain to extract. Luckily, I got it out. This sheath fits most 4-5 layer models well. There was also another one that came with it, of even thicker leather that fits he old 100mm Soldier like a glove.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4811/45705327871_5e51db07e2_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cCPKCk)DSCF0276 (https://flic.kr/p/2cCPKCk) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr

I used the blade to open some boxes in the garage apartment/storage shed above the farm shop while looking for a specific item.


Mostly used the scissors though. For opening the foil off the probiotic I take daily, and for clipping this coupon.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4830/45705327551_f446a2625f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cCPKwP)DSCF0277 (https://flic.kr/p/2cCPKwP) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 04, 2018, 01:38:48 AM
I'm a lefty, so the Huntsman scissors saved me many times in high school and later on!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 04, 2018, 01:53:56 AM
I'm a lefty, so the Huntsman scissors saved me many times in high school and later on!

Same with me, I'm also left-handed and find myself using the scissors most of the time for light stuff.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 04, 2018, 03:49:23 AM
Day 3
Why a Huntsman? Here's why.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 04, 2018, 04:13:56 AM
Exactly.  :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 04, 2018, 05:30:35 AM
 :iagree:.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 04, 2018, 10:59:35 AM
Day 3
Why a Huntsman? Here's why.

I agree, the saw is great for scratching tables  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 04, 2018, 11:04:05 AM
Day 03 :

I planned to get out for a good hike today. My goal was a section of the CDT (continental divide trail) that spans from Mexico in the South to Canada in the North.

I knew there was a chance of some cold and rainy weather, but Old Man Winter crawled down from his aerie and gave me a smack in the face.

(https://i.imgur.com/DRqEOVx.jpg)


I got hit with a serve storm, rain turned to snow, and a cold, slashing wind cut me to the bone.  I'll confess I was a bit underdressed and might have weathered the storm a bit better if I'd had a few more bits of suitable clothing. So, underdressed and a bit cold, but not totally unprepared, I had my Huntsman with me:

(https://i.imgur.com/HfwPmk9.jpg)


I was out for a shorter walk than anticipated, which makes me a bit cranky, but it was a fun day out and a nice reminder that Old Man Winter is coming for a visit, and soon.

Somehow I get caught in such a situation every year when the cold season starts. A missing function on all of my MTs  :rofl:
I see you were enjoying your hike anyways  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 04, 2018, 11:55:05 AM
Day 4.
Been out for a walk. Mushrooms finally pop up everywhere after some rain. Not much to do today besides using eyeglass screwdriver for...well...eyeglasses.

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 04, 2018, 12:22:27 PM
Nice pictures Shuya  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 04, 2018, 12:23:40 PM
Day 4.
Been out for a walk. Mushrooms finally pop up everywhere after some rain. Not much to do today besides using eyeglass screwdriver for...well...eyeglasses.
What beautiful countryside, have a great day!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 04, 2018, 01:15:21 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 04, 2018, 01:15:56 PM
A little late Day 03 action:

(https://i.imgur.com/OoDni8u.jpg)


I do like having that corkscrew.....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 04, 2018, 01:55:53 PM
You read my mind Nix. 
Huntsman will open a bottle of vino today and open some plastic packs in the kitchen.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 04, 2018, 01:57:50 PM
 :tu:

Awl-ways fun to pull out a SAK to open a bottle of vino.    :climber:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 04, 2018, 02:56:49 PM
I've lost track of the times this corkscrew has opened a bottle of wine or undone a knot!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 04, 2018, 03:15:30 PM
I've lost track of the times this corkscrew has opened a bottle of wine or undone a knot!
I can....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 04, 2018, 03:20:10 PM
 :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 04, 2018, 03:21:34 PM
+1 :rofl: :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 04, 2018, 05:50:56 PM
Some cracking pics here peeps. Really enjoying the outdoor / "refreshments" theme.

So.... Day 4 I've been out for a bike ride and I've only just picked up my Jelly Red Huntsman but I doubt we'll get up to much today. So here we are with Navy Camouflage kickstand posing
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 04, 2018, 05:57:30 PM
Very nice FB :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 04, 2018, 06:36:57 PM
Hope to use the pen someday soon, should get a response of sorts.... :dunno:

Saw? Doubt it....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 04, 2018, 06:47:34 PM
Nice pic of the new Huntsman, FB!   :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 04, 2018, 07:04:17 PM
Some cracking pics here peeps. Really enjoying the outdoor / "refreshments" theme.

So.... Day 4 I've been out for a bike ride and I've only just picked up my Jelly Red Huntsman but I doubt we'll get up to much today. So here we are with Navy Camouflage kickstand posing

(https://media.giphy.com/media/7MwIBlco42uk0/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 04, 2018, 07:15:50 PM
Some cracking pics here peeps. Really enjoying the outdoor / "refreshments" theme.

So.... Day 4 I've been out for a bike ride and I've only just picked up my Jelly Red Huntsman but I doubt we'll get up to much today. So here we are with Navy Camouflage kickstand posing
Sub zero coolness,awesome.

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 04, 2018, 09:30:23 PM
Thanks guys, I just love Jelly Red. It took me a helluva lot to decide to carry this rather than leave it as a Shelf Queen.

And this Navy Camouflage thing? Beats me why but I love it. :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 04, 2018, 10:02:56 PM
DAY 4

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 04, 2018, 10:04:17 PM
Nice one S19 :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 04, 2018, 11:29:33 PM
Thanks guys, I just love Jelly Red. It took me a helluva lot to decide to carry this rather than leave it as a Shelf Queen.

And this Navy Camouflage thing? Beats me why but I love it. :cheers:
Ha! Last time i went to renew my ID, the young sailors were in a blue camo?!?  Still don't get it, didn't ask.....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 12:00:43 AM
Thanks guys, I just love Jelly Red. It took me a helluva lot to decide to carry this rather than leave it as a Shelf Queen.

And this Navy Camouflage thing? Beats me why but I love it. :cheers:
Ha! Last time i went to renew my ID, the young sailors were in a blue camo?!?  Still don't get it, didn't ask.....

Can you imagine trying to find a sailor who fell overboard wearing that uniform? At zero-dark-thirty on a stormy night? 

But at least they look cool.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 12:04:04 AM
Nice pairing, Spartan!   :like:

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 05, 2018, 12:21:20 AM
Thanks guys, I just love Jelly Red. It took me a helluva lot to decide to carry this rather than leave it as a Shelf Queen.

And this Navy Camouflage thing? Beats me why but I love it. :cheers:
Ha! Last time i went to renew my ID, the young sailors were in a blue camo?!?  Still don't get it, didn't ask.....

Can you imagine trying to find a sailor who fell overboard wearing that uniform? At zero-dark-thirty on a stormy night? 

But at least they look cool.
Lol, I kinda thought Navy Camo should be waves or something...
Went out with the USCG at 0 dark 30 in storms, fortunately the civies had light or were lit up by chopper!
...and... back to that April thread as we all carried Buck 110s...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 01:01:56 AM
Day 04 :


Windy and stormy day here, so I was inside for much of the day.

Mrs Nix reminded me that it would be her birthday in a few months...or so...and, as such, she would like a pie.

I rummaged through the fridge and freezer and found the requisite components:

Blueberries and a bag of frozen rhubarb from 2002:

(https://i.imgur.com/z7GU0Pu.jpg)


We had a lump of pie dough in the freezer from.....recently, yeah, recently......  This got defrosted, thawed, and rolled out to make the pie's "coffin". Huntsman did the honors and created a few steam vents:

(https://i.imgur.com/eM5uOAe.jpg)


The blueberry-rhubarb pie is now cooling. Mrs Nix said she may share her birthday pie.... I sure hope so!

(https://i.imgur.com/QKuNh7J.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 05, 2018, 01:27:54 AM
Got up at what I thought was 5:30 to get a head start on my college work. It ended up 4:30 with the time change and awl (my old alarm clock, while not "atomic" would automatically account for the time change, but this one does not), but I still did it any way. I didn't realize I got up that early until looking at the weather station in the kitchen. Got more done today than I did all week. I normally try to take Sunday as a day of rest, but didn't today.

Uses:

Scissors, opening the foil pack a probiotic came in. Also, pruning houseplant.
Awl: Piercing foil seal on new bottle of fish oil pills.
Large blade: cutting apple. I was surprised at how the apple juice removed the tape residue from Day 1. 
Pen blade: cutting film off the cap of a can of nasal allergy spray.
Large Screwdriver/Bottle Opener. Removing staples from handwritten work before typing it.


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4879/30782670067_b8a377697f_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NUaemP)DSCF0278 (https://flic.kr/p/NUaemP) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 01:42:06 AM
Yeah, the time change kinda messed me up today, as well.

Nice uses!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: DEMartin on November 05, 2018, 02:21:04 AM
Day 04 :


Windy and stormy day here, so I was inside for much of the day.

Mrs Nix reminded me that it would be her birthday in a few months...or so...and, as such, she would like a pie.

I rummaged through the fridge and freezer and found the requisite components:

Blueberries and a bag of frozen rhubarb from 2002:

(https://i.imgur.com/z7GU0Pu.jpg)


We had a lump of pie dough in the freezer from.....recently, yeah, recently......  This got defrosted, thawed, and rolled out to make the pie's "coffin". Huntsman did the honors and created a few steam vents:

(https://i.imgur.com/eM5uOAe.jpg)


The blueberry-rhubarb pie is now cooling. Mrs Nix said she may share her birthday pie.... I sure hope so!

(https://i.imgur.com/QKuNh7J.jpg)



 :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 05, 2018, 02:34:18 AM
 :drool: I haven't had blueberry rhubarb in years!  Looking great buddy! 
Day 04 :


Windy and stormy day here, so I was inside for much of the day.

Mrs Nix reminded me that it would be her birthday in a few months...or so...and, as such, she would like a pie.

I rummaged through the fridge and freezer and found the requisite components:

Blueberries and a bag of frozen rhubarb from 2002:

(https://i.imgur.com/z7GU0Pu.jpg)


We had a lump of pie dough in the freezer from.....recently, yeah, recently......  This got defrosted, thawed, and rolled out to make the pie's "coffin". Huntsman did the honors and created a few steam vents:

(https://i.imgur.com/eM5uOAe.jpg)


The blueberry-rhubarb pie is now cooling. Mrs Nix said she may share her birthday pie.... I sure hope so!

(https://i.imgur.com/QKuNh7J.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 03:13:16 AM
Well, organic Gala apples are not that great. Glad this was the last one!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 05, 2018, 03:22:45 AM
Well, organic Gala apples are not that great. Glad this was the last one!
We like the crisp ones a little pinkish, damn if I can remember the name......
NY State, some of the best apples. ..hint...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 03:28:50 AM
Well, organic Gala apples are not that great. Glad this was the last one!
We like the crisp ones a little pinkish, damn if I can remember the name......
NY State, some of the best apples. ..hint...
I know! So many different ones for sure...only pinkish ones I know of are like Pink Ladies??? Or the Ruby’s???
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 05, 2018, 04:03:04 AM
Nice pairing, Spartan!   :like:


Nice one S19 :like:

Thanks guys, great pics as well! :like: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 05, 2018, 06:24:29 AM
Day 4
Only thing that got used today was the toothpick. No pictures, but I have tomorrow off so I will absolutely get a nice shot in daylight.  I think I need to work on my flash photography.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 05, 2018, 07:51:54 AM
Day 04 :


Windy and stormy day here, so I was inside for much of the day.

Mrs Nix reminded me that it would be her birthday in a few months...or so...and, as such, she would like a pie.

I rummaged through the fridge and freezer and found the requisite components:

Blueberries and a bag of frozen rhubarb from 2002:

(https://i.imgur.com/z7GU0Pu.jpg)


We had a lump of pie dough in the freezer from.....recently, yeah, recently......  This got defrosted, thawed, and rolled out to make the pie's "coffin". Huntsman did the honors and created a few steam vents:

(https://i.imgur.com/eM5uOAe.jpg)


The blueberry-rhubarb pie is now cooling. Mrs Nix said she may share her birthday pie.... I sure hope so!

(https://i.imgur.com/QKuNh7J.jpg)

 :rofl:     ... still, looks great  :drool:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 05, 2018, 07:53:56 AM
Well, organic Gala apples are not that great. Glad this was the last one!
We like the crisp ones a little pinkish, damn if I can remember the name......
NY State, some of the best apples. ..hint...
I know! So many different ones for sure...only pinkish ones I know of are like Pink Ladies??? Or the Ruby’s???

 :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 12:23:51 PM
Excellent pics and uses everyone  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 05, 2018, 01:24:24 PM
Well, organic Gala apples are not that great. Glad this was the last one!
We like the crisp ones a little pinkish, damn if I can remember the name......
NY State, some of the best apples. ..hint...
I know! So many different ones for sure...only pinkish ones I know of are like Pink Ladies??? Or the Ruby’s???

 :iagree:
Pink Ladies I believe. ...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 05, 2018, 01:25:57 PM
 :think:don't know what today will bring.
That clip you see makes it so comfortable to carry.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 05, 2018, 06:16:36 PM
Day 5
Finally an action shot to share. I used the saw to take a cutting from a Gumbo Limbo tree and to scrape some of the bark down to the cambium layer so the cutting will take root.  No need to wait until Arbor Day to plant a tree. :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 06:28:05 PM
:rofl:     ... still, looks great  :drool:


Thanks, Matt. The first piece was great!  The second piece was, too.  :-[

Leftovers tonight!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 06:28:46 PM
I used the saw to take a cutting from a Gumbo Limbo tree and to scrape some of the bark down to the cambium layer so the cutting will take root. 


Great use, Alan!   :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 06:43:08 PM
 :iagree: good job  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 05, 2018, 07:19:44 PM
Day 5.

Lazy knife day at work with meetings and stuff. Just the ordinaey foodprep and tea ceremony.
Back home scissors for package wrapping and knife for preparing the evening meal...shroooooms. With bacon and onions in a creamy sauce.  :drool:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 07:24:07 PM
Parcel hook in use...moving future fire kindle to a dry location before usage...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 07:29:46 PM
Nice one Rapidray that’s another badge pic  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 07:47:43 PM
Nice one Rapidray that’s another badge pic  :tu: :like:
Yes, Nix brought that up a couple of days ago. Will get it started in a couple of minutes.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 07:52:01 PM
Nice one Rapidray that’s another badge pic  :tu: :like:
Yes, Nix brought that up a couple of days ago. Will get it started in a couple of minutes.  :cheers:
I am sure I saw that post  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 08:06:59 PM
Nice one Rapidray that’s another badge pic  :tu: :like:
Yes, Nix brought that up a couple of days ago. Will get it started in a couple of minutes.  :cheers:
I am sure I saw that post  :like: :tu:
:tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 08:27:23 PM
Nice one Rapidray that’s another badge pic  :tu: :like:
Yes, Nix brought that up a couple of days ago. Will get it started in a couple of minutes.  :cheers:
I am sure I saw that post  :like: :tu:
:tu:
Did you apply for the badge  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 05, 2018, 09:12:08 PM
Day 05

Another great day of posts. Pie especially Nix. Pie goes very well with Blue Jelly I see

Cutting up carrots to steam for dinner here
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 09:21:08 PM
Nice one Rapidray that’s another badge pic  :tu: :like:
Yes, Nix brought that up a couple of days ago. Will get it started in a couple of minutes.  :cheers:
I am sure I saw that post  :like: :tu:
:tu:
Did you apply for the badge  :tu:
It will not take the photo...tried 4 times...will try again
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 05, 2018, 09:33:02 PM
Nice one Rapidray that’s another badge pic  :tu: :like:
Yes, Nix brought that up a couple of days ago. Will get it started in a couple of minutes.  :cheers:
I am sure I saw that post  :like: :tu:
:tu:
Did you apply for the badge  :tu:
It will not take the photo...tried 4 times...will try again
Don’t know  :dunno:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 09:42:11 PM

It will not take the photo...tried 4 times...will try again


You don't need to submit the photo.....just the link to the thread!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 09:43:29 PM

It will not take the photo...tried 4 times...will try again


You don't need to submit the photo.....just the link to the thread!   :tu:
Oh, ok will try that. Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 09:45:29 PM
Those clever moods will find the photo in the thread....   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 09:46:01 PM
Nice to see that Naval Camo Huntsman pulling KP duty, FB!   :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 05, 2018, 09:53:26 PM
Nice to see that Naval Camo Huntsman pulling KP duty, FB!   :like:

 :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 05, 2018, 11:02:17 PM
No action for us today so a vanity pic!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 05, 2018, 11:05:02 PM
No action for us today so a vanity pic!

Did you cut that post with the saw Barry ? :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 05, 2018, 11:06:44 PM
 :facepalm: :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 11:23:02 PM
Day 05 :

My buddy and I are going on a hunting trip later in the week (Wed through Fri). We'll be camping in a Forrest Service cabin and won't have internet access (or cell service  :)). The cabin is close to the roadless (no motorized vehicles permitted) area we will be hunting. Spent a good bit of the day organizing gear and making a list of stuff I need to get (mostly food and some Li batteries). So not much use for the Huntsman today.

However, a Winter storm is rolling in and temps are dropping. This prompted Mrs Nix to request a pot of my famous 'hot chocolate'. If there were a recipe, it would call for a splash of vanilla extract. The Huntsman came to the rescue when the dang   :rant:  'safety seal' needed to be removed.

(https://i.imgur.com/a54eVvZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 05, 2018, 11:24:22 PM
 :drool: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 11:36:25 PM
Day 05 :

My buddy and I are going on a hunting trip later in the week (Wed through Fri). We'll be camping in a Forrest Service cabin and won't have internet access (or cell service  :)). The cabin is close to the roadless (no motorized vehicles permitted) area we will be hunting. Spent a good bit of the day organizing gear and making a list of stuff I need to get (mostly food and some Li batteries). So not much use for the Huntsman today.

However, a Winter storm is rolling in and temps are dropping. This prompted Mrs Nix to request a pot of my famous 'hot chocolate'. If there were a recipe, it would call for a splash of vanilla extract. The Huntsman came to the rescue when the dang   :rant:  'safety seal' needed to be removed.

(https://i.imgur.com/a54eVvZ.jpg)
Very nice  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 11:38:05 PM
Awl cutting thru the tape...it works!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 05, 2018, 11:42:08 PM
Great use of the awl -- and keeps your blades clean!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 11:45:20 PM
Great use of the awl -- and keeps your blades clean!  :like:
Something I learned from you...I listen...now remembering is a different story!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 06, 2018, 12:29:39 AM
Great use of the awl -- and keeps your blades clean!  :like:
Something I learned from you...I listen...now remembering is a different story!  :cheers:
I learned too, for awl my SAKs  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 06, 2018, 12:30:32 AM
Used only the scissors today......
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 06, 2018, 12:37:02 AM
DAY 5

Time for dinner! :popcorn:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 06, 2018, 12:42:22 AM
Here's a more appetizing pic....  :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 06, 2018, 01:09:31 AM
DAY 5

Time for dinner! :popcorn:
I love the three meat ones, kids love any of those!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 06, 2018, 01:10:58 AM
Here's a more appetizing pic....  :D
:like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 06, 2018, 01:17:11 AM
Still Summer in Beantown, Spartan?  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 06, 2018, 01:25:09 AM
Nice pics Noah!  Pepperoni rocks!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 06, 2018, 01:53:42 AM
Here's a more appetizing pic....  :D
Hey Coastie, be careful opening all the tools for pics... something about the back springs?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 06, 2018, 02:25:55 AM
Scissors opened the probiotic again, can opener turned a Phillips screw, and the large blade opened the mail, and parts bags in a Lego set.  The two other blades came in the mail. I'm certain that I'll be carrying the 110LT Shield the rest of the challenge. The feel and balance of the standard 110 is there, just without most of the weight and bulk.


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4911/30801368307_2fba9074b4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NVP4Gg)DSCF0281 (https://flic.kr/p/NVP4Gg) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 06, 2018, 02:37:17 AM
The 100LT has been tempting me......but I just love the original.

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 06, 2018, 08:17:28 AM
Some quick eats on the overnight shift :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 06, 2018, 01:28:36 PM
Some quick eats on the overnight shift :tu:
Eating is always fun, even out of a can!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 06, 2018, 02:20:26 PM
Reason #117 to carry a SAK to work.

Nice shot, Barry. Whatever was in that can, it probably need a couple shots of Tabasco.........
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 06, 2018, 03:14:05 PM
Ready for another day...lets see what I can get into... :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 06, 2018, 04:12:23 PM
Day 6

Misty this morning so here's some atmosphere
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 06, 2018, 04:38:09 PM
Day 6

Misty this morning so here's some atmosphere
Awesome

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 06, 2018, 04:43:56 PM
Excellent pics and uses guys  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 06, 2018, 04:56:59 PM
You are making that camo look good, Bill!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 06, 2018, 08:00:53 PM
Day 6.

Hard day at work requires relaxing evening. No cutting or opener needed.  :drink: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 06, 2018, 08:11:42 PM
Cut or slide with the sissors? I love doing the cut with the sissors and then sliding it to cut it open. Especially during Christmas time on wrapping the presents. It is very fast and efficient.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 06, 2018, 09:33:17 PM
Yes; another fan of the scissors 'push cut' here.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 06, 2018, 09:34:11 PM
Day 06 :

(https://i.imgur.com/kxFhuc3.jpg)



Yes.....Winter is coming....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 06, 2018, 10:17:12 PM
Thank you Marko & Nix. I'm rocking that Navy Camo  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 06, 2018, 10:29:10 PM
Thank you Marko & Nix. I'm rocking that Navy Camo  :hatsoff:
Can you please post more photos of navy camo in daylight,it's brutal?Cheers

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 06, 2018, 11:07:22 PM
Yes; another fan of the scissors 'push cut' here.
Awwww....cool....push cut - got it! Thanks  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 06, 2018, 11:38:37 PM

Can you please post more photos of navy camo in daylight, it's brutal? Cheers



Uhhhhh....Marko...think about what you are saying.....  The more pics Bill posts up, the more we're awl going to want to have one......  :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 06, 2018, 11:40:31 PM

Can you please post more photos of navy camo in daylight, it's brutal? Cheers



Uhhhhh....Marko...think about what you are saying.....  The more pics Bill posts up, the more we're awl going to want to have one......  :rofl:
I already want one,hahaha

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 06, 2018, 11:45:54 PM
My wallet is hoping that at sometime during this challenge we read one of Bill's posts where he drops his camo-Huntsman and then we learn he can't find it for a day or two, at which point he swaps out those cool scales for some practical day-glows.

(Sorry, FB, that's just my wallet talking.  ::) I wouldn't actually wish that on a SAK Knight brother.   :-[ )
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 07, 2018, 12:41:21 AM
Only used the mini driver for one of those secured little battery covers, but it did, as the other tread says, save the day.....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 07, 2018, 01:20:30 AM
Never leave home without it!! 
Reason #117 to carry a SAK to work.

Nice shot, Barry. Whatever was in that can, it probably need a couple shots of Tabasco.........
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 07, 2018, 02:16:41 AM
DAY 5

Time for dinner! :popcorn:
I love the three meat ones, kids love any of those!  :tu:

DAY 6

My too brother! Great food :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 07, 2018, 02:18:47 AM
Way to go Noah!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 07, 2018, 02:24:19 AM

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 07, 2018, 02:29:34 AM
Way to go Noah!!
  :salute:  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 07, 2018, 03:10:39 AM
Never leave home without it!! 
Reason #117 to carry a SAK to work.

Nice shot, Barry. Whatever was in that can, it probably need a couple shots of Tabasco.........

Same here!   :tu:   :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 07, 2018, 03:14:47 AM
Very cool, Spartan!  :like:  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 07, 2018, 04:54:00 AM
Day 6
When you order a couple of slices and they don't cut them all the way it's not a problem for the Huntsman
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 07, 2018, 05:02:25 AM
Great posts and photo’s...we had pizza also!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 07, 2018, 12:18:20 PM
Was it pizza day :think:
Because we had pizza as well  :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ReamerPunch on November 07, 2018, 01:16:39 PM
Day 6
When you order a couple of slices and they don't cut them all the way it's not a problem for the Huntsman

 :drool: :gimme:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 07, 2018, 02:27:01 PM
G'day.

Just a reminder that I won't have internet access for the next few days. The Huntsman and I will be out in the mountains. I'll post up my Day 7 and later photos if and when I get back. If all goes well, I should reappear on Day 10.

Keep up the great work!  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 07, 2018, 02:27:37 PM
Have fun,cheers

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 07, 2018, 02:28:52 PM
Have a safe trip on the mountains Nix :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 07, 2018, 02:34:16 PM
Thanks, guys.   :hatsoff:

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 07, 2018, 02:55:30 PM
It would seem like it was pizza day...but I think I really lucked out...it was “2 for Tuesday”, so we order one and take the 2 one home and that is lunch for a couple of days!
The Huntsman and the pizza!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 07, 2018, 02:57:49 PM
Have a safe trip on the mountains Nix :cheers: :like:
Have a great time and bring home some meat! Can’t wait to see how Mrs will serve it up!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 07, 2018, 03:22:19 PM
It would seem like it was pizza day...but I think I really lucked out...it was “2 for Tuesday”, so we order one and take the 2 one home and that is lunch for a couple of days!
The Huntsman and the pizza!

We had 2 for Tuesday as well  :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 07, 2018, 03:43:36 PM
It would seem like it was pizza day...but I think I really lucked out...it was “2 for Tuesday”, so we order one and take the 2 one home and that is lunch for a couple of days!
The Huntsman and the pizza!

We had 2 for Tuesday as well  :rofl: :like:
:rofl: that is to funny!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 07, 2018, 05:20:15 PM
I only got the one pie. I work during the elections so it is a tradition for me to get a pizza on election day because I know I will be too tired to cook.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 07, 2018, 07:48:18 PM
Day 7.

EDC for long working days till dark. No, its not black friday, its black wednesday.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 07, 2018, 08:21:33 PM

Can you please post more photos of navy camo in daylight, it's brutal? Cheers



Uhhhhh....Marko...think about what you are saying.....  The more pics Bill posts up, the more we're awl going to want to have one......  :rofl:
I already want one,hahaha

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Evening Chaps, I have only just picked up this post after work Day 07 so I'll aim to get some daylight pics tomorrow. In the meantime we've opened the post and have a bonus art shot for Extra Temptation
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 07, 2018, 08:23:30 PM

Can you please post more photos of navy camo in daylight, it's brutal? Cheers



Uhhhhh....Marko...think about what you are saying.....  The more pics Bill posts up, the more we're awl going to want to have one......  :rofl:
I already want one,hahaha

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Evening Chaps, I have only just picked up this post after work Day 07 so I'll aim to get some daylight pics tomorrow. In the meantime we've opened the post and have a bonus art shot for Extra Temptation
Aaaaaawwwwwwwwweeeeeeessssssooooooommmmeeeeeeee,thak you

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 07, 2018, 09:24:10 PM
Like I say Marko. I just don't do Camo ..... and here we are ? !! :think: :hatsoff:

I'll try to get some daylight pics tomorrow. Clearly Nix has gone out into the mountains to avoid looking at pics of this. And Day-Glo scales can come some other time !
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 07, 2018, 09:40:03 PM
Parcel hook in use...moving future fire kindle to a dry location before usage...

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/9p8hgZoQjj9y8/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 07, 2018, 09:45:12 PM
Day 05 :

My buddy and I are going on a hunting trip later in the week (Wed through Fri). We'll be camping in a Forrest Service cabin and won't have internet access (or cell service  :)). The cabin is close to the roadless (no motorized vehicles permitted) area we will be hunting. Spent a good bit of the day organizing gear and making a list of stuff I need to get (mostly food and some Li batteries). So not much use for the Huntsman today.

However, a Winter storm is rolling in and temps are dropping. This prompted Mrs Nix to request a pot of my famous 'hot chocolate'. If there were a recipe, it would call for a splash of vanilla extract. The Huntsman came to the rescue when the dang   :rant:  'safety seal' needed to be removed.

(https://i.imgur.com/a54eVvZ.jpg)

Have fun, enjoy, good luck... be safe. And bring some pics back with you  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 07, 2018, 09:46:46 PM
Great use of the awl -- and keeps your blades clean!  :like:
Something I learned from you...I listen...now remembering is a different story!  :cheers:

Yeah, I've heard about that before  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 07, 2018, 09:49:42 PM
Reason #117 to carry a SAK to work.

Nice shot, Barry. Whatever was in that can, it probably need a couple shots of Tabasco.........

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 07, 2018, 10:05:34 PM
 :tu:  Have fun buddy and stay safe and warm!!
G'day.

Just a reminder that I won't have internet access for the next few days. The Huntsman and I will be out in the mountains. I'll post up my Day 7 and later photos if and when I get back. If all goes well, I should reappear on Day 10.

Keep up the great work!  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 07, 2018, 10:06:54 PM
Put the can opener tip to work tightening the screws on my wife's dresser today. 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 07, 2018, 10:10:48 PM
Day 6

Misty this morning so here's some atmosphere

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/d31wDKLg9ZdHuxUc/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 07, 2018, 10:15:19 PM
Day 6
When you order a couple of slices and they don't cut them all the way it's not a problem for the Huntsman

Glad they didn't  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 07, 2018, 10:19:32 PM
Day 7.

EDC for long working days till dark. No, its not black friday, its black wednesday.  :whistle:

Great combo Shuya  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 07, 2018, 10:43:15 PM
Day 6

Misty this morning so here's some atmosphere

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/d31wDKLg9ZdHuxUc/giphy.gif)

Really Matt?  Hmmmm ...  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 07, 2018, 10:44:23 PM
Put the can opener tip to work tightening the screws on my wife's dresser today.

Good effort Barry  :cheers: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 07, 2018, 10:50:31 PM
Book store called today...a little reading tonight!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 07, 2018, 11:19:48 PM
Book store called today...a little reading tonight!  :woohoo:

*jealous* :gimme: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 07, 2018, 11:38:12 PM
Book store called today...a little reading tonight!  :woohoo:

*jealous* :gimme: :cheers:
:cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 08, 2018, 12:21:49 AM
Book store called today...a little reading tonight!  :woohoo:
Nice!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 08, 2018, 12:49:36 AM
Very cool, Spartan!  :like:  :salute:

DAY 7

  Thanks brother! Got some stogies in the mail today, and the ol huntsman got the job done :multi:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 08, 2018, 02:07:22 AM
Pen blade got used opening a package, SD tip on can opener pried a dog-tag type keychain open, saw cut some old door trim up so it would fit in a trash bag, and scissors cut some Vet-wrap dressing a wound a family friend/carpenter got with a box cutter putting a door in.

(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4819/43955884300_d8f31b6507_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29Yep19)DSCF0288 (https://flic.kr/p/29Yep19) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 08, 2018, 02:51:06 AM
Boring day 7... took out the plus scale pen to sign a few docs to make it legit..... :dunno:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 08, 2018, 03:15:43 AM
Great posts and photos!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 08, 2018, 04:57:49 AM
 :iagree:
Book store called today...a little reading tonight!  :woohoo:

*jealous* :gimme: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 08, 2018, 04:58:08 AM
Day 7
I used the small blade to shave the edge of some leather I was working on.  Needed both hands so I couldn't take any pictures.  Just took this shot to make the cut off.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 08, 2018, 07:39:59 AM
Day 6

Misty this morning so here's some atmosphere

(https://media1.giphy.com/media/d31wDKLg9ZdHuxUc/giphy.gif)

Really Matt?  Hmmmm ...  :popcorn:

Who 'am I kidding? ... :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ddogu on November 08, 2018, 11:46:08 AM
Having switched from a Huntsman to a Mountaineer, I salute you and wish you luck on the challenge :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 08, 2018, 12:49:18 PM
Having switched from a Huntsman to a Mountaineer, I salute you and wish you luck on the challenge :salute:
Thanks  dd  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 08, 2018, 02:33:53 PM
Got this little guy in the mail yesterday from a friend. Thought I would share a photo of him today. Hope to get a usage photo later today but have to run and visit my aunt in the hospital.

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 08, 2018, 06:44:47 PM
I hope your aunt is ok Ray.  I used the small blade to cut the seal from this jar of peanut butter.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 08, 2018, 07:57:52 PM
Having switched from a Huntsman to a Mountaineer, I salute you and wish you luck on the challenge :salute:

I really like the Mountaineer. TBH more than the Huntsman but I'm committed for this month !
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 08, 2018, 07:58:39 PM
I hope your aunt is ok Ray.  I used the small blade to cut the seal from this jar of peanut butter.

 :like: and I thoroughly blame you Barry for Peanut Butter in my life  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 08, 2018, 08:00:46 PM
Day 08

Some daylight pics to stoke the fires  >:D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 08, 2018, 08:03:46 PM
A pleasure Phil and great pics!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 08, 2018, 08:25:22 PM
Nice pics and uses again everyone  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 08, 2018, 08:42:42 PM
Day 8.

Cutting spices open, cutting deer (not done with the Huntsman, too much of a mess) for delicious deer goulash.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 08, 2018, 09:12:05 PM
Day 08

Some daylight pics to stoke the fires  >:D
Thank you Sir, bad a$$,brutal,magnificent SAK.

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 08, 2018, 10:45:19 PM
DAY 7
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 08, 2018, 11:55:34 PM
Day 8
My EDC pocket pouch with the Huntsman and Spirit.  A friend made the pouch for his phone but it was a little too tight so he gave it to me and I modified it for my needs by removing the pocket clip, shortening it, and adding the paracord loop to make it easier to get out of my pocket.  I got tired of the Spirit wearing holes in my back pockets and the leather pouch should prevent that. I usually carry my Champion with the Spirit which fits in the pouch a little better than the Huntsman.  I also carry the Myerchin titanium rigging knife most of the time because it is so light I don't even notice it and I think a single blade knife to take the abuse is a good way to preserve the blades on the SAK.  Occasionally I carry a CRKT or a Buck but I prefer the Myerchin.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 09, 2018, 01:06:29 AM
DAY 7
Yea Coastie, keep it up with the 110 photos and Huntsman may end up in the knife draw  :whistle:
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 09, 2018, 01:10:39 AM
Formal Veterans Day weekend coming up, Huntsman will be with me, may not need a saw but will be ready for minor emergency stuff..... :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: GrandpaPatch on November 09, 2018, 01:17:10 AM
 :like: Yes! I hope all the veterans around the world and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice are remembered and thanked.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 09, 2018, 01:58:54 AM
Only thing I used was the blade, cutting a somewhat too long bootlace (when I replaced the laces on my Rockies, I think I got one for a long boot, not a short boot like those are).

Messing around with a few model wreckers in my collection for this photo. The left is a new Tomica that came out this summer and represents a Hino Profia with a Century 1040SDU used by the Yohohama Fire Bureau's Super Rangers Urban Search and Rescue team: the second is a vintage Tomica from the late '70s called "American Wrecker" that represents a Peterbilt 379 with a Holmes unit, possibly the mighty, 40 Ton 850.


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4837/45788575531_1680d80815_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cLbqfP)DSCF0290 (https://flic.kr/p/2cLbqfP) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 09, 2018, 03:06:27 AM
Only thing I used was the blade, cutting a somewhat too long bootlace (when I replaced the laces on my Rockies, I think I got one for a long boot, not a short boot like those are).

Messing around with a few model wreckers in my collection for this photo. The left is a new Tomica that came out this summer and represents a Hino Profia with a Century 1040SDU used by the Yohohama Fire Bureau's Super Rangers Urban Search and Rescue team: the second is a vintage Tomica from the late '70s called "American Wrecker" that represents a Peterbilt 379 with a Holmes unit, possibly the mighty, 40 Ton 850.


(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4837/45788575531_1680d80815_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cLbqfP)DSCF0290 (https://flic.kr/p/2cLbqfP) by cody6268 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/91575614@N04/), on Flickr
Interesting and cool model collection idea!  Huntsman is guarding them?   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 09, 2018, 03:08:32 AM
:like: Yes! I hope all the veterans around the world and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice are remembered and thanked.
Thanks GP   :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 09, 2018, 03:57:14 PM
The Huntsman changing out a dimmer switch.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 09, 2018, 04:00:19 PM
Nice work everyone  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 09, 2018, 04:36:15 PM
Because I have been carrying the Huntsman before this Challenge started, there was a purpose in mind. The Huntsman will be replacing the older US demo knife in my day hike hip belt pack. This is the one I take any time I go out on a day hike. Has the bare minimum of equipment in it. Still has space for food bar, and trail mix.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 09, 2018, 04:39:55 PM
Nice belt pack Rapidray  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 09, 2018, 04:55:07 PM
Nice belt pack Rapidray  :like: :tu:
Thanks, have had this one for around 4 or 5 years.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 09, 2018, 06:19:16 PM
I put the tweezers to use fishing out a tiny screw at work.  Glad I had them!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 09, 2018, 07:04:13 PM
Well done Barry I just wouldn't be without T&T myself. Post opening duty here but been out and about. Had my lunch parked in a dry ford and snapped the later pic at home because the patterning on the wood trellis looked similar to the camouflage. I am still loving this Huntsman  :drool:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 09, 2018, 07:57:12 PM
Taking Huntsman formal tonight,  may need the screwdriver or small blade (which I avoid using to keep like new₩.....  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 09, 2018, 08:36:18 PM
Taking Huntsman formal tonight,  may need the screwdriver or small blade (which I avoid using to keep like new₩.....  :think:

Tuxedo Huntsman Tony? That's surely a great band name !
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 09, 2018, 09:09:38 PM
Well done Barry I just wouldn't be without T&T myself. Post opening duty here but been out and about. Had my lunch parked in a dry ford and snapped the later pic at home because the patterning on the wood trellis looked similar to the camouflage. I am still loving this Huntsman  :drool:
Well it is a nice one for sure!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 09, 2018, 09:14:39 PM
DAY 8
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 09, 2018, 09:21:42 PM
Day 9.
Boring, misty. Nothing to add here.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 09, 2018, 11:09:43 PM
Day 12
Took another cutting from a Gumbo Limbo and planted it in the neighbor's yard. It will provide a good bit of shade when it grows a bit.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 10, 2018, 02:52:52 AM
I actually used nothing on it today--that's rare.   Today, I did the books. Behaved myself last month, but went nuts last week with my birthday and all.. Still not my worst week in SAK and MT spending.

Used IMGUR this time. Does it work?

(https://i.imgur.com/ZOuj5kA.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 10, 2018, 05:47:19 AM
I knew it!
Went to my "outgoing" and a flag top needed a small screwdriver, a vac pac award met with a fight a so I just used the big blade.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 10, 2018, 08:30:00 AM
Great pics and uses guys, a joy to follow...
  :tu: :like:  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 10, 2018, 08:38:01 AM
Well done Barry I just wouldn't be without T&T myself. Post opening duty here but been out and about. Had my lunch parked in a dry ford and snapped the later pic at home because the patterning on the wood trellis looked similar to the camouflage. I am still loving this Huntsman  :drool:
Well it is a nice one for sure!  :cheers:

 :hatsoff: Thank you Rapi
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 10, 2018, 01:01:09 PM
Jelly Red on kickstand for the weekend.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 10, 2018, 02:03:01 PM
My avi for the weekend some friends in awe,
Sad to say, I might not use the saw...   :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 10, 2018, 02:21:09 PM
Great posts and photos guys!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 10, 2018, 02:28:22 PM
 :iagree: nice one guys  :cheers: :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 10, 2018, 02:53:23 PM
Only used the main blade to cut open a package for my mom. Some inside photos.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 10, 2018, 03:18:39 PM
First snow of the season for us!  I used the small blade to cut the tip from a zip tie.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 10, 2018, 03:30:41 PM
 :ahhh I hate snow  :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 10, 2018, 03:49:39 PM
:ahhh I hate snow  :ahhh
:rofl:
I love snow. I hate rain. When you get wet, you are wet. At least with snow, you just shake it off and keep going!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 10, 2018, 04:10:32 PM
:ahhh I hate snow  :ahhh
:rofl:
I love snow. I hate rain. When you get wet, you are wet. At least with snow, you just shake it off and keep going!  :tu:
No I still hate snow!!! >:(
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 10, 2018, 04:36:08 PM
:ahhh I hate snow  :ahhh
:rofl:
I love snow. I hate rain. When you get wet, you are wet. At least with snow, you just shake it off and keep going!  :tu:
No I still hate snow!!! >:(
:rofl: :rofl:  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 10, 2018, 04:39:00 PM
:ahhh I hate snow  :ahhh
:rofl:
I love snow. I hate rain. When you get wet, you are wet. At least with snow, you just shake it off and keep going!  :tu:
No I still hate snow!!! >:(
:rofl: :rofl:  :cheers:
:hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 10, 2018, 06:18:43 PM
Oh no! Huntsman to open ice melt bags!  Coming soon....... :rant:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 10, 2018, 07:02:17 PM
Day 10.

Day starts with "repair" duty. Replace the battery on my cars key. Eyeglass screwdriver to remove the old one.
Later that day was walking in the woods with girlfriend and daughter. Huntsman to the rescue for removing a realy large tick (had just attached, didnt sucked any blood yet, but was really huge!). Thanks to our climate, 18°C in almost mid november...  :rant:

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 10, 2018, 07:07:02 PM
Day 07 :

I'm a few days behind here, it's been fun reviewing the thread and catching up!  Nice work guys.   :tu:

I was out in the woods and didn't have cell reception or internet access. I did however take my cell phone and snapped a few pictures along the way. And of course the Huntsman accompanied me at awl times!

I'll try to catch up with a few posts from the previous few days, starting with DAY 07:

My hunting buddy and rented a Forrest Service cabin out in the mountains. We got lucky with the timing: a major storm had dropped a bunch of snow in the area. We drove in as the storm tailed off.....or seemed to. It actually snowed on and off days 7 and 8.

We drove in early and dumped our gear in the cabin. Here's a view from the cabin porch:

(https://i.imgur.com/LwsZGqF.jpg)


If you think it looks cold, you'd be right. Temps varied from -12ºC to -2ºC. Ahhhh, Fall in Montana......

We geared up and headed out to look for sign of Elk. It didn't take long to find some nice tracks in the fresh snow. Finding Elk was a different matter......

(https://i.imgur.com/sSYAhGa.jpg)


From the photos you can see it is obviously hilly terrain. I think it's hard to convey a sense of how steep some of these spots are. I t was easy to work up a good sweat while climbing up. Then, trying to be slow and still, we chilled down easily. It was hard to stay hydrated--the water in our water bottles froze up!

(https://i.imgur.com/pqdPIba.jpg)


While there was plenty of Elk sign in the area, is often led us into think timber. This area has suffered from beetle infestations. As a result there is a lot of 'blowdown'--dead trees that have pitched over. The long legged Elk seem to know how to use these barriers to their advantage.

(https://i.imgur.com/UgxV3bm.jpg)


After working our way (often more noisily than one would prefer) through some of this terrain, we felt we had started to figure out where the Elk were moving. Foolish us.

Cold, wet, and tired, we retreated back to the cabin, built a fire, and spread out our gear to dry off. The Huntsman's scissors got used to open up some packets of tea.

(https://i.imgur.com/P8452GE.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 10, 2018, 07:09:16 PM
Stunning view  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 10, 2018, 07:17:50 PM
Nix great post,enjoy

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 10, 2018, 07:20:18 PM
Day 07 :

I'm a few days behind here, it's been fun reviewing the thread and catching up!  Nice work guys.   :tu:

I was out in the woods and didn't have cell reception or internet access. I did however take my cell phone and snapped a few pictures along the way. And of course the Huntsman accompanied me at awl times!

I'll try to catch up with a few posts from the previous few days, starting with DAY 07:

My hunting buddy and rented a Forrest Service cabin out in the mountains. We got lucky with the timing: a major storm had dropped a bunch of snow in the area. We drove in as the storm tailed off.....or seemed to. It actually snowed on and off days 7 and 8.

We drove in early and dumped our gear in the cabin. Here's a view from the cabin porch:

(https://i.imgur.com/LwsZGqF.jpg)


If you think it looks cold, you'd be right. Temps varied from -12ºC to -2ºC. Ahhhh, Fall in Montana......

We geared up and headed out to look for sign of Elk. It didn't take long to find some nice tracks in the fresh snow. Finding Elk was a different matter......

(https://i.imgur.com/sSYAhGa.jpg)


From the photos you can see it is obviously hilly terrain. I think it's hard to convey a sense of how steep some of these spots are. I t was easy to work up a good sweat while climbing up. Then, trying to be slow and still, we chilled down easily. It was hard to stay hydrated--the water in our water bottles froze up!

(https://i.imgur.com/pqdPIba.jpg)


While there was plenty of Elk sign in the area, is often led us into think timber. This area has suffered from beetle infestations. As a result there is a lot of 'blowdown'--dead trees that have pitched over. The long legged Elk seem to know how to use these barriers to their advantage.

(https://i.imgur.com/UgxV3bm.jpg)


After working our way (often more noisily than one would prefer) through some of this terrain, we felt we had started to figure out where the Elk were moving. Foolish us.

Cold, wet, and tired, we retreated back to the cabin, built a fire, and spread out our gear to dry off. The Huntsman's scissors got used to open up some packets of tea.

(https://i.imgur.com/P8452GE.jpg)
Welcome to Gods country!  :tu:
That is some beautiful country there! Thanks for sharing your photos with us! :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 10, 2018, 07:31:18 PM
Thanks, guys. I'm never sure how many extraneous photos and stories to post in the middle of a challenge thread, so tell me to turn down the volume if I'm getting too wordy. I'll post Day 08 here shortly....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Borg on November 10, 2018, 07:33:45 PM
Good stuff guys, so sorry i missed the start..next time maybe  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 10, 2018, 07:53:45 PM
Day 08 :

We thought the snowstorm was breaking up the evening before, but we got another 2" of snow over night.

(https://i.imgur.com/IYVNMBw.jpg)


While the additional snow made hiking, staking, and climbing a little trickier and tiring, it did let us determine which tracks were more than 12 hours old. We felt sure we'd be able to find some Elk now.

(https://i.imgur.com/ST6WG2c.jpg)


The Huntsman is sitting up on the snow several inches above the track, so the track here is actually bigger than it appears in the photo. But you can see it is fresh!

Sure enough, we soon found a couple Elk....legal Elk...

However, we were in thick timber and didn't have a good shot. Neither of us wanted to wound an animal with a poor or ineffective shot. We tried to be sneaky and wait for an opportunity. An opportunity that never came.....

Obviously if you are seeing Elk in thick timber and can actually see Elk you are close to the Elk. If you are close to Elk they can see you and hear you. We had been working up wind, so I don't think they smelled us (or we never would have seen them), but they became suspicious about our presence and disappeared like ghosts through the timber.

After spooking this set of Elk, we decided to climb up a little higher and see if we could locate other Elk in a spot where we might have better shooting. Another tough slog up through some deep snow.

(https://i.imgur.com/AX80Duq.jpg)


When we got up high, the snow was up over our knees. And all the tracks were partially filled with snow, so we knew they were at least 12 hours old, maybe older. At this point we were pretty tired and cold. We retreated back to the cabin where we made a fire and heated up some lunch.

(https://i.imgur.com/aPWo8bB.jpg)


After drying out a bit, we headed up another drainage to higher ground, again. Once again, the snow got deep and the climbing got hard. And up at the top, there was scant sign of Elk. We now figured that this storm had dumped enough snow up high to push the Elk down to better food sources. A hard way to learn that information, but it sure was a nice hike, and the sun had finally emerged!

(https://i.imgur.com/l9dpjx0.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 10, 2018, 07:59:51 PM
OMG Nix beautiful pics!
But... here we Hate snow !!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 10, 2018, 08:26:35 PM
Another great post Nix,

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 10, 2018, 08:55:34 PM
Excellent pics Nix :dd: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 10, 2018, 09:02:16 PM
Day 09 :


We were up well before dawn, eager to get out into the woods before sun-up. Both mornings, we skipped making a fire--even though the cabin got fairly chilly by the morning--and just ate a quick breakfast of energy bars and hot coffee. There must always be hot coffee..... :D

To save time, we just made instant (splurged on Starbucks instant) using hot water. The essential coffee making gear: a Huntsman with scissors and my beloved MSR Whisperlite.

(https://i.imgur.com/YUfNI5a.jpg)



My hunting buddy somehow misplaced his GPS (which we didn't actually use, but it he liked having it in case we got lost) and that slowed our departure, but we still got out before the sun was fully up.

We were back in the timber following fresh tracks. We found sites where Elk had bedded down, places where they had dug up the snow to browse, and fresh scat. We crept through the timber and once again ran into some Elk. Again they spooked before we could get a clean shot. I think we need to work on our sneakiness.

(https://i.imgur.com/GFA8yy9.jpg)


We tried to stalk the Elk more until the sun came up. After that we scouted around through across the mountain side, finding more trails and evidence of where these big critters had been slipping, ninja-like, through thick timber. They know full well what they are up to and how to hide from hapless hunters.

(https://i.imgur.com/pbp80yn.jpg)


We weren't successful in getting an Elk, but the trip was huge fun for us. It was great to get out in the mountains in a Fall snowstorm. I think we both learned a bit more about Elk and Elk hunting. In addition, it was great to test some gear. I think next time we'll add a little electrolyte mix to our water bottles to keep them from freezing as easily.

The Huntsman proved to be a great companion knife. I used the scissors to open up food and coffee as well as trim a torn nail. My one regret was that there was no nail file on the Huntsman, it would have been nice to smooth that nail after using the scissors to snip off the torn part.

Aside from uses, I was glad to have that SAK saw with me as well. There were a few times, when I was getting cold, when I thought that saw could come in handy if we decided to make a small fire. Almost all the wood was covered in snow, but we could have cut down some dead branches from standing trees to find dry wood.

While the Huntsman didn't get used a lot, I was very glad to have it along. And it carried quite easily in my pants pocket. This trip confirms my opinion that Hunstman or Fieldmaster will be my SAK of choice for similar hikes and adventures in the future!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 10, 2018, 09:16:09 PM
Nice one Nix sounds like you had a great time  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 10, 2018, 09:58:34 PM
Day 08 :

We thought the snowstorm was breaking up the evening before, but we got another 2" of snow over night.

(https://i.imgur.com/IYVNMBw.jpg)


While the additional snow made hiking, staking, and climbing a little trickier and tiring, it did let us determine which tracks were more than 12 hours old. We felt sure we'd be able to find some Elk now.

(https://i.imgur.com/ST6WG2c.jpg)


The Huntsman is sitting up on the snow several inches above the track, so the track here is actually bigger than it appears in the photo. But you can see it is fresh!

Sure enough, we soon found a couple Elk....legal Elk...

However, we were in thick timber and didn't have a good shot. Neither of us wanted to wound an animal with a poor or ineffective shot. We tried to be sneaky and wait for an opportunity. An opportunity that never came.....

Obviously if you are seeing Elk in thick timber and can actually see Elk you are close to the Elk. If you are close to Elk they can see you and hear you. We had been working up wind, so I don't think they smelled us (or we never would have seen them), but they became suspicious about our presence and disappeared like ghosts through the timber.

After spooking this set of Elk, we decided to climb up a little higher and see if we could locate other Elk in a spot where we might have better shooting. Another tough slog up through some deep snow.

(https://i.imgur.com/AX80Duq.jpg)


When we got up high, the snow was up over our knees. And all the tracks were partially filled with snow, so we knew they were at least 12 hours old, maybe older. At this point we were pretty tired and cold. We retreated back to the cabin where we made a fire and heated up some lunch.

(https://i.imgur.com/aPWo8bB.jpg)


After drying out a bit, we headed up another drainage to higher ground, again. Once again, the snow got deep and the climbing got hard. And up at the top, there was scant sign of Elk. We now figured that this storm had dumped enough snow up high to push the Elk down to better food sources. A hard way to learn that information, but it sure was a nice hike, and the sun had finally emerged!

(https://i.imgur.com/l9dpjx0.jpg)
Ok, I’m home sick now. That last photo makes it all worth while. Great post and photos.   :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 10, 2018, 10:00:07 PM
Ok, I’m home sick now.

Where are you now? And where was home? And why aren't you here?  :think:

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 10, 2018, 10:24:03 PM
Those are some beautiful views Nix. And the Huntsman Challenge fully justifies you posting them even if the Elk outwitted you ! :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 10, 2018, 10:26:07 PM
...the Elk outwitted you !


Doesn't take much to outwit me.  :-[

Even trout manage to trip me up........  :rant:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 10, 2018, 10:28:02 PM
Ok, I’m home sick now.

Where are you now? And where was home? And why aren't you here?  :think:

 :cheers:
In Florida right now, with the grandkids, and helping out my mom, who is doing better!  :tu:
Home...I’m a military brat and have had the great privilege of traveling over sea’s a couple of times. Learned a lot for sure, especially food wise.
Why, family right now. But will be in that area next year. Have been in Georgia the last 16 years and a lot of great outdoor activity there. Colorado for 2 years and lot of outdoor stuff there also. But Wyoming is not as crowded and one of the few states left where nobody says anything when they see a revolver on your hip when out in the open.

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 10, 2018, 10:32:43 PM
Wyoming is not as crowded and one of the few states left where nobody says anything when they see a revolver on your hip when out in the open.


Wyoming is one of my favorite states. But, please, FFS, don't tell anyone about it!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 10, 2018, 10:43:14 PM
Thanks, guys. I'm never sure how many extraneous photos and stories to post in the middle of a challenge thread, so tell me to turn down the volume if I'm getting too wordy. I'll post Day 08 here shortly....

Looks more like Mountana  :D
I always like to read about your adventures Jack  :drink:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 10, 2018, 10:47:33 PM
Shhhhhhhh...........  Awl photos were taken in Southern California....just outside San Diego.   :pok:  :dunno:  :whistle:


 :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 10, 2018, 11:06:36 PM
I don't know why my last photo says day 12.  That should've been day 9.
Today is day 10 of the challenge.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 10, 2018, 11:21:00 PM
Wyoming is not as crowded and one of the few states left where nobody says anything when they see a revolver on your hip when out in the open.


Wyoming is one of my favorite states. But, please, FFS, don't tell anyone about it!
What state???  :whistle:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 10, 2018, 11:37:01 PM
Good man.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 10, 2018, 11:47:09 PM
Shhhhhhhh...........  Awl photos were taken in Southern California....just outside San Diego.   :pok:  :dunno:  :whistle:


 :cheers:

Oh, it's lovely down there.... wait, what?   :o
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 12:03:02 AM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/l49K1mfOC3BEhPqi4/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 12:16:15 AM
Day 10 :

The Huntsman didn't get to clean any Elk, but it did get pressed into service this evening to make a stir-fry featuring Montana beef.   :ahhh

(https://i.imgur.com/SswalyD.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 11, 2018, 12:43:17 AM
DAY 8

Looking good guys! :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 11, 2018, 01:33:14 AM
Used the blade and scissors a lot today--so much, I forgot just what.

This morning, I woke up to this... SNOW! Eh, half an inch or less, but snow nonetheless.

(https://i.imgur.com/pqJb7KQ.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 11, 2018, 01:37:31 AM
Nix, don't change anything!!  My son, Spartan 19, is home on leave so we had our Thanksgiving dinner a little early since I'm working that day too.   For the first time in way too long, I put the corkscrew to its intended purpose. :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 01:46:01 AM
Say "hello" to that fine man for me, if you would, Barry!   :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 11, 2018, 02:27:00 AM
Say "hello" to that fine man for me, if you would, Barry!   :salute:
Nix, 19, YOU DIDN'T TELL me!
Coasties stick together and I'm really proud to know you guys!  21 years here, SAR, COTP, ATON....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 02:59:21 AM
Tony, I was an Airman. Spartan is the Coastie making us proud!   :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 11, 2018, 03:37:46 AM
Tony, I was an Airman. Spartan is the Coastie making us proud!   :salute:
Cool...how about....Fairchild, Beale, March, Ramey, for a few?
Only thing I used mine on was cutting a hamburger my mom couldn’t pick up in half.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 04:12:05 AM
Nice set of assignments!   :tu: :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 11, 2018, 04:19:41 AM
So let's all remember tomorrow as   a tribute to us...Our sons our dads and grand dads.....11 hour,11th day, 11th month in 1919... the war that would end all wars !!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ulzhan on November 11, 2018, 07:28:21 AM
Very *cool* pictures Nix!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 11, 2018, 08:30:17 AM
...the Elk outwitted you !


Doesn't take much to outwit me.  :-[

Even trout manage to trip me up........  :rant:

Ah yes, much like my pheasant shooting  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 11, 2018, 08:36:30 AM
Nix, don't change anything!!  My son, Spartan 19, is home on leave so we had our Thanksgiving dinner a little early since I'm working that day too.   For the first time in way too long, I put the corkscrew to its intended purpose. :cheers:

Wow! It's ages since I've seen the corkscrew in use Barry ... But your technique looks a bit rusty. I recommend you try on another couple of bottles just to get the hang of it . And ask S19 to report any improvements :drink:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 11, 2018, 09:52:34 AM
Tony, I was an Airman. Spartan is the Coastie making us proud!   :salute:

So I was looking up the term "Coastie" and the following came up  :whistle:

"Coastie
Name given to members of the US Coastguard. They are known in towns with Coastguard bases for their pirate-like behavior of plundering the town's resource of women and local bars or taverns. "


 :dunno:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 02:03:12 PM
Nobody's perfect.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 11, 2018, 02:11:11 PM
Day 11
It's been raining very hard all night. At least since around midnight.  The good news is that I woke up at 06:20 this morning and remembered to go out and close the windows in the van.  :facepalm:

This morning's picture is not of a pond, but of 6 inches of standing water in my driveway.  The water had pooled over the sidewalk but we have really good drainage here so I will only have the water in my driveway for a few hours, unless it starts raining again.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 11, 2018, 02:13:35 PM
Going to the casino today...some great giveaways - 5 free play and 5 Jeep Wranglers  :tu: I wouldn’t mind the Wrangler, perfect for my outdoor adventures.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 02:16:40 PM
 :to:

Alan, did you just stick your knife into the dirt?   :dwts:

I almost killed a man for doing that to one on my knives.....once....... :megaslap:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 11, 2018, 02:18:20 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 11, 2018, 02:20:34 PM
Day 11
It's been raining very hard all night. At least since around midnight.  The good news is that I woke up at 06:20 this morning and remembered to go out and close the windows in the van.  :facepalm:

This morning's picture is not of a pond, but of 6 inches of standing water in my driveway.  The water had pooled over the sidewalk but we have really good drainage here so I will only have the water in my driveway for a few hours, unless it starts raining again.
At least it isn’t in the house!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 11, 2018, 02:31:32 PM
Taking Huntsman on the rounds of a few Veterans Day events.... :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 11, 2018, 04:24:27 PM
:to:

Alan, did you just stick your knife into the dirt?   :dwts:

I almost killed a man for doing that to one on my knives.....once....... :megaslap:
Not dirt. Mud, and it's comprised mostly of grass clippings that were floated by the deluge.I don't think there's anything there that would dull my blade.  In any case, my knife. My mud. ;)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 04:33:01 PM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 11, 2018, 04:38:53 PM
 :facepalm: :twak:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 11, 2018, 06:05:54 PM
Quiet day for Jelly Red.

Here with my uncles Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series Volume 20 Airscrews (Part II) Second End 1942
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 11, 2018, 06:10:00 PM
Quiet day for Jelly Red.

Here with my uncles Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series Volume 20 Airscrews (Part II) Second End 1942
Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee ,can you post more photos of that book,please

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 11, 2018, 06:11:51 PM
 :like: :tu: :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 11, 2018, 06:13:06 PM
Quiet day for Jelly Red.

Here with my uncles Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series Volume 20 Airscrews (Part II) Second End 1942
Cool...another word with a totally different meaning from over the pond.  And yes, I had to google it. :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 11, 2018, 08:01:50 PM
Day 11.

After some house duties we went out for a walk in the woods to our *special place*, a lone bend in the river that flows through our town some kilometers up river.
Found some hornet combs at an old oak.
The river is amazing, need to get a trout fishing permit next year! As we walked home in the beginning darkness a huge flock of crows passed over us. Have never seen so much of them, pic shows only a small part.

Did some whittling, lost it on the way home (sort of a flute, too dark to take a pic)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 11, 2018, 08:06:45 PM
Quiet day for Jelly Red.

Here with my uncles Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series Volume 20 Airscrews (Part II) Second End 1942
Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee ,can you post more photos of that book,please

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Will do. Tomorrow if I may  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 11, 2018, 08:08:04 PM
Quiet day for Jelly Red.

Here with my uncles Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series Volume 20 Airscrews (Part II) Second End 1942
Cool...another word with a totally different meaning from over the pond.  And yes, I had to google it. :tu: :like:

I think it's of its time. I think everyone calls them propellers now.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 11, 2018, 08:10:47 PM
Excellent pics and uses again guys  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 11, 2018, 08:14:55 PM
Quiet day for Jelly Red.

Here with my uncles Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series Volume 20 Airscrews (Part II) Second End 1942
Niceeeeeeeeeeeeeee ,can you post more photos of that book,please

Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Will do. Tomorrow if I may  :cheers:
Of course,thank you,cheers

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 11, 2018, 08:30:31 PM
Quiet day for Jelly Red.

Here with my uncles Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series Volume 20 Airscrews (Part II) Second End 1942
Cool...another word with a totally different meaning from over the pond.  And yes, I had to google it. :tu: :like:

I think it's of its time. I think everyone calls them propellers now.
That’s a shame...I have always loved the differences...it’s what makes us unique! Bonnet/hood, flat/apartment. :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 11, 2018, 08:35:20 PM
 :salute: I agree!  I sure will buddy.
He's here for one more day, then he's heading back.  We're planning a trip to visit him at the end of the month. 

In the meantime, I used the can opener tip to loosen some Philips head screws on our pellet stove.  Turns out that the auger motor is shot.   
Nice set of assignments!   :tu: :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 11, 2018, 09:30:48 PM
Quiet day for Jelly Red.

Here with my uncles Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series Volume 20 Airscrews (Part II) Second End 1942
Cool...another word with a totally different meaning from over the pond.  And yes, I had to google it. :tu: :like:

I think it's of its time. I think everyone calls them propellers now.
That’s a shame...I have always loved the differences...it’s what makes us unique! Bonnet/hood, flat/apartment. :cheers:

I quite agree ... but on a practical level shouting "Clear Prop" when you start is much easier than shouting "Clear Airscrew" !
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 11, 2018, 09:33:04 PM
Day 11.

After some house duties we went out for a walk in the woods to our *special place*, a lone bend in the river that flows through our town some kilometers up river.
Found some hornet combs at an old oak.
The river is amazing, need to get a trout fishing permit next year! As we walked home in the beginning darkness a huge flock of crows passed over us. Have never seen so much of them, pic shows only a small part.

Did some whittling, lost it on the way home (sort of a flute, too dark to take a pic)

That's a lot of crows / rooks ! And that's a great shot with the black Huntsman  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 10:00:21 PM

After some house duties we went out for a walk in the woods to our *special place*, a lone bend in the river that flows through our town some kilometers up river.
Found some hornet combs at an old oak.


Nice shot of the Huntsman with that hornet nest.  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 10:01:09 PM

In the meantime, I used the can opener tip to loosen some Philips head screws on our pellet stove.  Turns out that the auger motor is shot.   


Excellent use, Barry!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 11, 2018, 10:08:01 PM
Quiet day for Jelly Red.

Here with my uncles Aeroplane Maintenance and Operation Series Volume 20 Airscrews (Part II) Second End 1942
Cool...another word with a totally different meaning from over the pond.  And yes, I had to google it. :tu: :like:

I think it's of its time. I think everyone calls them propellers now.
That’s a shame...I have always loved the differences...it’s what makes us unique! Bonnet/hood, flat/apartment. :cheers:

I quite agree ... but on a practical level shouting "Clear Prop" when you start is much easier than shouting "Clear Airscrew" !
:rofl: oh yeah  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 11, 2018, 10:08:31 PM
Great posts and photos  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 10:25:41 PM
Day 11 :


Slow day for me, today. Intermittent snow. I mostly stayed inside, catching up on some tasks and chores. No uses for the Huntsman until I stopped to have a little snack.

I used the iPET (integral Pistachio Extraction Tool) to access some tough nuts. The Huntsman handled one and awl with efficiency.  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/FdKctUJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 11, 2018, 10:36:25 PM
Day 11 :


Slow day for me, today. Intermittent snow. I mostly stayed inside, catching up on some tasks and chores. No uses for the Huntsman until I stopped to have a little snack.

I used the iPET (integral Pistachio Extraction Tool) to access some tough nuts. The Huntsman handled one and awl with efficiency.  :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/FdKctUJ.jpg)
I didn’t see that one coming. Those tough ones is why I only buy them without shells. Great use  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 11, 2018, 11:05:58 PM
But, Ray, you have a Huntsman.... :rofl:..... :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 12, 2018, 12:05:47 AM
 :rofl: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 12, 2018, 12:49:58 AM
DAY 9 :multi:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 12, 2018, 01:22:40 AM
Now That's my kind if Zippo  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2018, 01:50:23 AM
But, Ray, you have a Huntsman.... :rofl:..... :pok:
Not to worry...Publix is only 500 yards away from the house...I’m going to be a happy camper!  :climber:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 12, 2018, 03:00:42 AM
Uses today--a lot.

Scissors got used to open my probiotic, as well as clip some zipties I was using to help wrangle some cords behind the TV. Large blade got used to cut some plants behind the house. Saw was used to cut some smaller limbs so I could get my Kobalt folding saw (to remove a bush that was blocking the car from being backed all the way into the back porch--my grandfather, who has had some disabilities due to something called Binswanger's Disease, is having trouble get into the front door, but the driveway leading up to the back door is 100% level) in there to fully remove it. And finally, I cleaned dead bugs out of the light for the back porch. To do that, I had to remove the bulb enclosure, which is held on by a Philllips screw and a small (under 1/4) capped nut. The Sebertool M3 held the nut while the can opener's screwdriver tip handled the screw itself. The M3 is a really good companion to an SAK. Its pliers, in my mind, are the most robust and universal of all small MTs. I really can't do much with the competing, and better known SwissTech.

The Donkey Kong notebook was something I got from Nintendo Rewards back when they still had them.

(https://i.imgur.com/4c07ojV.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 12, 2018, 03:21:14 AM
Cody, you are starting to make me feel lazy........  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 12, 2018, 11:20:50 AM
Day 11.

After some house duties we went out for a walk in the woods to our *special place*, a lone bend in the river that flows through our town some kilometers up river.
Found some hornet combs at an old oak.
The river is amazing, need to get a trout fishing permit next year! As we walked home in the beginning darkness a huge flock of crows passed over us. Have never seen so much of them, pic shows only a small part.

Did some whittling, lost it on the way home (sort of a flute, too dark to take a pic)

That's a lot of crows / rooks ! And that's a great shot with the black Huntsman  :like:

Thanks. Was a hard weekend in terms of staying Huntsman only. Had the strong desire to upgrade to a larger Huntsman aka Outrider. Must. Resist. :twak:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 12, 2018, 11:59:14 AM
Day 11.

After some house duties we went out for a walk in the woods to our *special place*, a lone bend in the river that flows through our town some kilometers up river.
Found some hornet combs at an old oak.
The river is amazing, need to get a trout fishing permit next year! As we walked home in the beginning darkness a huge flock of crows passed over us. Have never seen so much of them, pic shows only a small part.

Did some whittling, lost it on the way home (sort of a flute, too dark to take a pic)

That's a lot of crows / rooks ! And that's a great shot with the black Huntsman  :like:

Thanks. Was a hard weekend in terms of staying Huntsman only. Had the strong desire to upgrade to a larger huntsman aka Outranger. Must. Resist. :twak:

Outrider you mean?  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/cMzlJ2S.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 12, 2018, 12:49:34 PM
Day 11.

After some house duties we went out for a walk in the woods to our *special place*, a lone bend in the river that flows through our town some kilometers up river.
Found some hornet combs at an old oak.
The river is amazing, need to get a trout fishing permit next year! As we walked home in the beginning darkness a huge flock of crows passed over us. Have never seen so much of them, pic shows only a small part.

Did some whittling, lost it on the way home (sort of a flute, too dark to take a pic)

That's a lot of crows / rooks ! And that's a great shot with the black Huntsman  :like:

Thanks. Was a hard weekend in terms of staying Huntsman only. Had the strong desire to upgrade to a larger huntsman aka Outranger. Must. Resist. :twak:

Outrider you mean?  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/cMzlJ2S.jpg)
Darn. Stupid. Of course.  :climber:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 12, 2018, 02:14:44 PM
Used the toothpick to refill the fluid on my trusty Zippo!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: RF52 on November 12, 2018, 02:15:45 PM
Great challenge so far guys :like:
Keep up the good work :hatsoff:

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 12, 2018, 02:21:29 PM
 :cheers:  Thanks it's been a lot of fun!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2018, 02:33:13 PM
Playing around...going to be a home day unless something comes up...bike ride later today for sure.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 12, 2018, 02:37:14 PM
Motorbike  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2018, 02:41:25 PM
No...pedal power...100% human powered. It’s my Surly Pugsley. Mountain bike.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 12, 2018, 02:42:56 PM
I only have one with a engine  :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 12, 2018, 03:36:51 PM
DAY 10

 :rofl: great idea Ray, I just put mine up for the winter
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2018, 03:46:40 PM
I only have one with a engine  :D
I can understand that...I like motorcycles. Doctor said I did to push my body, and when he said bike...thats all that took!  :rofl: so glad I did.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2018, 03:51:02 PM
DAY 10

 :rofl: great idea Ray, I just put mine up for the winter
Here in Orlando, there is no winter, you lucky to get a fall. When I lived in Georgia, you had a change of seasons. Christmas was cold...here in Florida for the last 3 Christmas I drove down to be with the kids and grandkids...Christmas day was spent by many at the beach! Just doesn’t seem like the special day it should be.
Nice photo by the way.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2018, 04:00:30 PM
Thank You!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 12, 2018, 08:04:19 PM
Day 12.

Daily duty: Opening teabags, packages.
Help keeping Master and Owner vitamized.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 12, 2018, 08:11:06 PM
This, my first challenge helps with finding out about real needs. Day 12 and I barely needed something other than the stuff on a Tinker when at work. At home or when outside the other tools come in handy from time to time. Miss my Outrider. Have a ST200 in the work bag just in case. Overprepared deskjockey.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 12, 2018, 08:36:43 PM
Day 12 and nothing to report but here are a couple of pics with Airscrews (noting the difference between American Aircraft wiring and British Aircraft wiring) and with Aeroplane Engines (Part II) from the same series on the de Havilland Gipsy engines.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: marko14 on November 12, 2018, 08:54:43 PM
Day 12 and nothing to report but here are a couple of pics with Airscrews (noting the difference between American Aircraft wiring and British Aircraft wiring) and with Aeroplane Engines (Part II) from the same series on the de Havilland Gipsy engines.
Thank you,excellent photos,cheers.

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 12, 2018, 08:59:00 PM
Nice pics everyone  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 12, 2018, 09:02:57 PM
Thanks Marko & Wspud much appreciated  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 12, 2018, 09:07:22 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 12, 2018, 09:12:22 PM
Thanks Marko & Wspud much appreciated  :cheers:

I like it too  :tu:

Greets,

MTMud
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 12, 2018, 09:14:10 PM
Great pics and uses again you all  :like:

Nearly half way through  :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 12, 2018, 09:31:14 PM
At a fundraiser today, almost needed the scizzors to cut the ribbon but they had the large fake one.... :whistle:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2018, 10:07:07 PM
Used mine to trim off excess plastic for my mom so she can open the package easier. A quite day for sure, no outside adventures yet.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 13, 2018, 12:27:38 AM
 Day 12 :

Another quiet day for me.

I did use the Huntsman to remove the 'safety seal' on a bottle of happy juice:

(https://i.imgur.com/LX0Vm36.jpg)



And it was about time to put the Huntsman through a Dutch_Tooler Test:

(https://i.imgur.com/JcOGyhf.jpg)


It passed with flying colors, but is an N=1 test really valid?  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 13, 2018, 12:50:56 AM
Day 12 :

Another quiet day for me.

I did use the Huntsman to remove the 'safety seal' on a bottle of happy juice:

(https://i.imgur.com/LX0Vm36.jpg)



And it was about time to put the Huntsman through a Dutch_Tooler Test:

(https://i.imgur.com/JcOGyhf.jpg)


It passed with flying colors, but is an N=1 test really valid?  :think:
I have a feeling you are up to N=6 by now.... :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 13, 2018, 01:52:11 AM
Only used the scissors today.


Left is a Siku Eurocopter EC-135, sold only through German chain Vedes as a part of a set in 2014 that was limited to 3,000 units. Right is a promotional piece for the Shock Trauma Air Rescue Society. It represents STAR-1 based in Calgary.

 (https://i.imgur.com/gTmTZcX.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 13, 2018, 01:55:36 AM
More good posts, photos and usages!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 13, 2018, 02:37:12 AM
Cool stuff, Cody!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 13, 2018, 03:33:23 AM
 :iagree:p
Cool stuff, Cody!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 13, 2018, 07:12:22 AM
Day 12

Didn't need to use my Huntsman at all today so I had to take another beauty shot, and managed to take this one in the dark, between rain squalls.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 13, 2018, 12:58:50 PM
I understand all about the rain Alan :facepalm:. On the flip side, I would love to send some to those folks in California.  Nice pic! :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 13, 2018, 01:36:19 PM
Quick check in, on the way in.
May use large blade and scizzors today  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 13, 2018, 02:04:54 PM
Used the main blade to open some pumpkin spice Mini Wheats!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 13, 2018, 03:13:55 PM
It’s cleaning day! Toothpick is great for tight spots.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 13, 2018, 03:23:16 PM
Looking good, Fellas.   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 13, 2018, 03:46:02 PM
 :iagree: nice work everyone  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 13, 2018, 07:38:34 PM
A bit of letter opening today Day 13
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 13, 2018, 08:44:49 PM
Day 13.

Lazy package opening in the evening. Nothing knife related inside. :whistle:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 13, 2018, 10:32:09 PM
Day 13.

Lazy package opening in the evening. Nothing knife related inside. :whistle:

Good pic though. Black scales are very smart  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 13, 2018, 11:42:20 PM
Day 13 :

I decided to take myself out for lunch today.

So I packed up my Safety Orange daypack and headed for the hills.....

(https://i.imgur.com/ci3HwM9.jpg)


It was -4ºC when I started out, but I was dressed in just a long-sleeve Henley shirt and nylon hiking pants. Climbing up into the hills I got sweaty in no time.

I was not hunting, but it is still rifle season. I knew I'd be in some deer and elk country, so a bit of safety gear seemed appropriate. I did come across several sets of deer tracks. Following this set, led to a bedding site:

(https://i.imgur.com/Lj0q9hp.jpg)


As I approached the bedding site, I spooked out a Mule deer doe. I didn't get to 'shoot' a photo, but it was fun to find her. Here is her bedding site, well located on a sunny slope, and under a tree:

(https://i.imgur.com/Bf1mPf4.jpg)


Hiking on a bit, I climbed up to a hill top where I had nice view:

(https://i.imgur.com/mr2LIEk.jpg)


I hung my pack from a tree to keep it out of the wet and snow.

(https://i.imgur.com/WVY96Ve.jpg)


Here's a tip you guys probably already know, but I'll post it up anyway.  I keep a short length of string in my pocket, with a loop at one end. When I stop, it's a simple matter to run the line around a trunk or branch, running the tag end through the loop. With the line now secured to the tree, I tie in a Marline Spike hitch (super simple and quick) and then slip in a tent stake or branch to form a hanger for my pack. This keeps the pack off the damp ground (really important in cold weather, when everything seems to collect moisture) and up at a good working height. The key to this trick is to have the string easily accessible in your pocket; that way you don't have to rummage around in your pack, on the ground, to find the string. The whole hanger is made while the pack is on your back.  :tu:

Marlin Spike Hitch video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR61BYTQMwo)


Ok, enough of that.  On to lunch:

(https://i.imgur.com/xAR1rn2.jpg)

I brought some rice noodles, a peanut butter packet from an old military ration, and my emergency bottle of Tabasco sauce. 
(The camo bag is my food bag. I took the leg off an old pair of fatigues and sewed up the open end where the knee was. The ankle end already had a draw string in place to cinch my 'bag' shut. Makes a great bear bag to hang food in trees....unless you can't find it again at breakfast time...... :-\)

Rice noodles are great, but some peanut butter kicks them up to true greatness! And everything in life is better with Tabasco, right?

I brought my little wood burnings stove along to use in cooking. As I got to my lunch spot, I tried collecting some tinder and kindling.

(https://i.imgur.com/lQCDU0X.jpg)


The Huntsman got used to make small twigs into smaller twigs and shavings. I put a bandana down to keep the shavings from getting lost, keep them dry (drier, anyway) and making it easier to gather them up.

(https://i.imgur.com/XbBx7cK.jpg)


I used a ferro rod to get the fire going. I have to say I really struggled to get a fire going. I don't know if it was the cold or everything was just a bit damp, but it wasn't easy. The thistle tops were the best tinder. They caught a spark quite easily and flamed rah up, but it was tough getting the other materials to catch. I used the Huntsman's saw to cut some sticks into small pieces and collected the sawdust in the bandana. The sawdust plus the thistle tops proved to be the ticket in getting the fire started. Not easy at all though.

Ray Mears makes it all look so simple...... :-\

Once lighted, it got going nicely:

(https://i.imgur.com/FNLQMRY.jpg)


All assembled and heating up my soup:

(https://i.imgur.com/qv0menT.jpg)


The view from the lunch room:

(https://i.imgur.com/ds9L1ts.jpg)


Lunch was great. I sat on a rock in the sun enjoying the quiet. Some ravens played overhead, a few chickadees worked the old branches in the tree above me. Of course I burnt my tongue on the hot noodles, but watching a fox run across the opposite hill made it all worthwhile.

The Huntsman's main blade and saw processed some wood. The scissors got used to open food packages. This is why I love the Huntsman: the combination of saw, scissors, and blade. Such useful tools when you are going out to lunch!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 14, 2018, 12:11:30 AM
Gorgeous pics Nix :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 14, 2018, 12:39:00 AM
DAY 11
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 14, 2018, 01:56:36 AM
Nix
Great photo’s again. Even greater usage of the Huntsman.  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 14, 2018, 02:19:10 AM
DAY 11
Very nice 19 !!  No actual use today.....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 14, 2018, 02:25:24 AM
Wait...wait... used the screwdriver edge to pry up a Becks pop top!
Ha!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 14, 2018, 02:54:43 AM
Day 13
I used the toothpick today, and the small knife blade and the saw.  Neglected to get pictures of anything because I forgot my camera. This shot of Red Huntsman #1 will have to suffice.  I was using Red Huntsman #2 which has a different lanyard and brighter scales but I wanted to rotate them.  Next week I will switch to the Black Huntsman but I usually reserve that for formal occasions.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 14, 2018, 03:15:34 AM
Seem to have misplaced it this evening. Hopefully I'll find it tommorow. Hook and scissor usage today. This photo was from when I packed up some SAKs to ship off on warranty, then informed by a clueless postal worker at a post office I rarely go in that I can't ship a knife in the mail. Bullsmurf! I've shipped (and had the clerk pack) knives at the two other post offices around here all the time without issue, including a quite tactical looking Gerber EZ OUT Skeleton.

(https://i.imgur.com/z81C7s9.jpg)


Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 14, 2018, 07:51:41 AM
Nix, amazing pics. Wish I had such a wide and vast backyard...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 14, 2018, 01:44:38 PM
Amen!
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 14, 2018, 02:48:14 PM
Nix, that's better than lunch in the most luxurious restaurant in the world!  I need some time in the woods...

Used the scissors to cut the safety seal from a bottle of eye drops.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 14, 2018, 07:02:09 PM
I have used every tool except the corkscrew and I don’t drink. So maybe a knot will pop up and I can try it out on that.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 14, 2018, 07:48:03 PM
Day 14.

Finally bought a new mattress. Huntsman for duty. Opening up the new, removing paperwork and tie the old one to a roll.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 14, 2018, 08:00:49 PM
Day 14.

Finally bought a new mattress. Huntsman for duty. Opening up the new, removing paperwork and tie the old one to a roll.
Was wondering...is that your birth year soldier in your avatar???
New mattress...you will probably sleep well tonight!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 14, 2018, 08:26:09 PM
Nice work everyone  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 14, 2018, 09:56:10 PM
You are one lucky bunny Nix on so many levels. Day 14 Nothing so much fun here just some scissor action with Navy Camo.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 14, 2018, 11:33:27 PM
Needed the tweezer to help with an adding machine jam, one tiny piece of paper stuck.
Yes we are still required to attach paper to show the arithmetic. ...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 15, 2018, 12:36:39 AM
DAY 11
Very nice 19 !!  No actual use today.....

DAY 12
Thanks brother! Got the trusty buck today. Used the huntsman to trim a small amount of line today
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 15, 2018, 12:39:45 AM
You are one lucky bunny Nix on so many levels. Day 14 Nothing so much fun here just some scissor action with Navy Camo.
But shouldn't Navy camo be waves or fish or something?  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 15, 2018, 12:45:43 AM
Day 14 :

You are one lucky bunny Nix on so many levels.

Ne'er a truer word, my friend.  :tu:


Today I had occasion to be at the air base. There is a small air museum with a number of fine and unusual planes on display. I was particularly drawn to this ol' B-25. The J-variant was used as a strafing-bomber. With eight (8!) .50 cal machine guns, I can imagine it could wreak some havoc.

Naturally the Huntsman had to photobomb the shot......

(https://i.imgur.com/wkuMQWK.jpg)


It's truly humbling to stand in front of one of these small (yes, small) and frail planes and realize that some mighty brave men climbed up into these aircraft to resist the forces of tyranny.


(https://i.imgur.com/KaK75XM.jpg)


To those who flew, fought, and won.  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 15, 2018, 12:46:38 AM
DAY 12
Thanks brother! Got the trusty buck today. Used the huntsman to trim a small amount of line today

That's one of my awl-time favorite pairings!  :like: 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 15, 2018, 02:55:16 AM
Opened the Trifexis pill for the dog (dewormer and flea/tick protection) with the scissors, cleaned up a stick I use as a walking staff with the blade and saw (to remove rotted/split parts) and something else, I forgot. I also used the pen blade to open these two trucks which came in the mail. They're both Winross, USA made of 1990s vintage (the Dr. Pepper version is dated 1994). The company's current status I'm unsure of. They still have an active website, but it was only last updated in 2006.  I purchased these displayed, but not played with for like $4 each on eBay. But $11 shipping, that's because they're true 1:64, which means big for a truck. Still, it comes in total about what 1 would have cost without the shipping included.


The Diet Doctor Pepper version has an Ford L9000 cab, while the Ford version is an LTL9000.


(https://i.imgur.com/41X1YQt.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 15, 2018, 03:36:50 AM
Opened the Trifexis pill for the dog (dewormer and flea/tick protection) with the scissors, cleaned up a stick I use as a walking staff with the blade and saw (to remove rotted/split parts) and something else, I forgot. I also used the pen blade to open these two trucks which came in the mail. They're both Winross, USA made of 1990s vintage (the Dr. Pepper version is dated 1994). The company's current status I'm unsure of. They still have an active website, but it was only last updated in 2006.  I purchased these displayed, but not played with for like $4 each on eBay. But $11 shipping, that's because they're true 1:64, which means big for a truck. Still, it comes in total about what 1 would have cost without the shipping included.


The Diet Doctor Pepper version has an Ford L9000 cab, while the Ford version is an LTL9000.


(https://i.imgur.com/41X1YQt.jpg)
Well, I’m loving the Dr. Pepper right off the bat...I have been drinking it since 1967 when we were stationed at Puerto Rico. I wish I had stock in the company with all the money I have spent!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 15, 2018, 05:18:50 AM
Day 14.

Finally bought a new mattress. Huntsman for duty. Opening up the new, removing paperwork and tie the old one to a roll.
Was wondering...is that your birth year soldier in your avatar???
New mattress...you will probably sleep well tonight!  :tu:

Hahaha, no, Im not that old. My BY Soldier would be an Alox, watching one on evilbay, but prices are high. Anyone got a 1986 Soldier? :dunno:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 15, 2018, 05:21:32 AM
Double post, please delete
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 15, 2018, 06:30:32 AM
Day 14
back side tools
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 15, 2018, 02:33:19 PM
Day 14.

Finally bought a new mattress. Huntsman for duty. Opening up the new, removing paperwork and tie the old one to a roll.
Was wondering...is that your birth year soldier in your avatar???
New mattress...you will probably sleep well tonight!  :tu:

Hahaha, no, Im not that old. My BY Soldier would be an Alox, watching one on evilbay, but prices are high. Anyone got a 1986 Soldier? :dunno:
Well it makes for a great avatar! Thanks  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 15, 2018, 02:39:33 PM
The back side also. Will be out and about today, so may get to use it!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 15, 2018, 02:42:31 PM
Long live the hook!  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 15, 2018, 02:55:18 PM
 :like: especially pulling my pizza on the toaster oven rack out.  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 15, 2018, 03:19:13 PM
It’s a very handy tool the hook :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 15, 2018, 04:01:28 PM
Like son, like father!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 15, 2018, 04:07:08 PM
Nice pic BR :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 15, 2018, 06:43:43 PM
Day 14 :

You are one lucky bunny Nix on so many levels.

Ne'er a truer word, my friend.  :tu:


Today I had occasion to be at the air base. There is a small air museum with a number of fine and unusual planes on display. I was particularly drawn to this ol' B-25. The J-variant was used as a strafing-bomber. With eight (8!) .50 cal machine guns, I can imagine it could wreak some havoc.

Naturally the Huntsman had to photobomb the shot......

(https://i.imgur.com/wkuMQWK.jpg)


It's truly humbling to stand in front of one of these small (yes, small) and frail planes and realize that some mighty brave men climbed up into these aircraft to resist the forces of tyranny.


(https://i.imgur.com/KaK75XM.jpg)


To those who flew, fought, and won.  :salute:

More great pics there Nix. Of WW2 American bombers I do like the B25 and absolutely agree that the crews deserve our respect for their bravery and resilience. I'm more of a Lanc fan though (you can't beat a good Merlin engine or four!) . Reminds me I must watch Catch 22 again.

 :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 15, 2018, 07:06:34 PM
Day 15.

Package opening day again. :mail:
First, sand toys for my daughter.
Second, adult beverages for daddy.  :drink:

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 15, 2018, 07:10:59 PM
Day 14.

Finally bought a new mattress. Huntsman for duty. Opening up the new, removing paperwork and tie the old one to a roll.
Was wondering...is that your birth year soldier in your avatar???
New mattress...you will probably sleep well tonight!  :tu:

Hahaha, no, Im not that old. My BY Soldier would be an Alox, watching one on evilbay, but prices are high. Anyone got a 1986 Soldier? :dunno:
Well it makes for a great avatar! Thanks  :tu:

Story behind that pic:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42565.msg1739834.html#msg1739834
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 15, 2018, 07:33:34 PM
Loving this challenge  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 15, 2018, 08:10:42 PM
Good stuff there, Shuya!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 15, 2018, 09:05:38 PM
Yeay...finally used the corkscrew! Have now used all the tools in the Huntsman.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 15, 2018, 09:11:27 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 15, 2018, 09:16:48 PM
 :iagree: good work Rapidray  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 15, 2018, 09:17:41 PM
Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 15, 2018, 09:44:32 PM
Day 15. From Roger Freemans excellent book of colour photos of the 8th
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 15, 2018, 10:08:50 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 15, 2018, 10:20:37 PM
Day 15 :

Mrs Nix announced that her Jeep's battery was dead. And, sure enough, she was right.

So I changed out the battery for her......

(https://i.imgur.com/uYqk0XZ.jpg)



The Huntsman was of no help whatsoever.

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 15, 2018, 10:21:39 PM
Day 15. From Roger Freemans excellent book of colour photos of the 8th
I have always liked the nose art on the planes  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 15, 2018, 11:11:27 PM
Day 15. From Roger Freemans excellent book of colour photos of the 8th
I have always liked the nose art on the planes  :like: :tu:

 :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 16, 2018, 12:50:37 AM
Was going to use the UPH to check for stones in the tires but after the first 3 in of EFFIN EARLY SNOW I figured it could wait.  :rant:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 16, 2018, 01:05:43 AM
Day 15 :

Mrs Nix announced that her Jeep's battery was dead. And, sure enough, she was right.

So I changed out the battery for her......

(https://i.imgur.com/uYqk0XZ.jpg)



The Huntsman was of no help whatsoever.

 :rofl:
I'm sure it provided moral support as needed.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 16, 2018, 01:06:56 AM
Day 15
A spicy, non-alcoholic beverage.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 16, 2018, 02:28:20 AM
I'm sure it provided moral support as needed.


Now that you mention it.......  :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 16, 2018, 02:32:10 AM
Day 15 :

Mrs Nix announced that her Jeep's battery was dead. And, sure enough, she was right.

So I changed out the battery for her......

(https://i.imgur.com/uYqk0XZ.jpg)



The Huntsman was of no help whatsoever.

 :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 16, 2018, 03:17:34 AM
Moved some furniture, and some shelves and photos attached to the wall. Scissors opened my probiotic and some packages. Large blade cut up a box to make a shim level out my worn-out 40-year old desk (unlike the one this computer is on, which is heavy, solid cherry from the 1950s, this particular desk was a cheapo my dad had in grade school). Can opener turned several Phillips screws. Mini screwdriver repaired the display cube for a model car. Hook helped me zip up my parka, by grabbing the bottom zipper so that I could pull the regular zipper up.


(https://i.imgur.com/1Wdphkm.jpg)



Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 16, 2018, 09:01:48 AM
DAY 13

Finally got an action pic!!!!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 16, 2018, 01:47:55 PM
Great photos and usages.  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: FolderBeholder on November 16, 2018, 02:07:43 PM
Great photos and usages.  :like:
:iagree:  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 16, 2018, 02:35:20 PM
+1 :iagree: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Jaypeebee on November 16, 2018, 04:34:24 PM
+2  :iagree:....... Good stuff  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 06:49:30 PM
Day 13 :

I decided to take myself out for lunch today.

So I packed up my Safety Orange daypack and headed for the hills.....

(https://i.imgur.com/ci3HwM9.jpg)


It was -4ºC when I started out, but I was dressed in just a long-sleeve Henley shirt and nylon hiking pants. Climbing up into the hills I got sweaty in no time.

I was not hunting, but it is still rifle season. I knew I'd be in some deer and elk country, so a bit of safety gear seemed appropriate. I did come across several sets of deer tracks. Following this set, led to a bedding site:

(https://i.imgur.com/Lj0q9hp.jpg)


As I approached the bedding site, I spooked out a Mule deer doe. I didn't get to 'shoot' a photo, but it was fun to find her. Here is her bedding site, well located on a sunny slope, and under a tree:

(https://i.imgur.com/Bf1mPf4.jpg)


Hiking on a bit, I climbed up to a hill top where I had nice view:

(https://i.imgur.com/mr2LIEk.jpg)


I hung my pack from a tree to keep it out of the wet and snow.

(https://i.imgur.com/WVY96Ve.jpg)


Here's a tip you guys probably already know, but I'll post it up anyway.  I keep a short length of string in my pocket, with a loop at one end. When I stop, it's a simple matter to run the line around a trunk or branch, running the tag end through the loop. With the line now secured to the tree, I tie in a Marline Spike hitch (super simple and quick) and then slip in a tent stake or branch to form a hanger for my pack. This keeps the pack off the damp ground (really important in cold weather, when everything seems to collect moisture) and up at a good working height. The key to this trick is to have the string easily accessible in your pocket; that way you don't have to rummage around in your pack, on the ground, to find the string. The whole hanger is made while the pack is on your back.  :tu:

Marlin Spike Hitch video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR61BYTQMwo)


Ok, enough of that.  On to lunch:

(https://i.imgur.com/xAR1rn2.jpg)

I brought some rice noodles, a peanut butter packet from an old military ration, and my emergency bottle of Tabasco sauce. 
(The camo bag is my food bag. I took the leg off an old pair of fatigues and sewed up the open end where the knee was. The ankle end already had a draw string in place to cinch my 'bag' shut. Makes a great bear bag to hang food in trees....unless you can't find it again at breakfast time...... :-\)

Rice noodles are great, but some peanut butter kicks them up to true greatness! And everything in life is better with Tabasco, right?

I brought my little wood burnings stove along to use in cooking. As I got to my lunch spot, I tried collecting some tinder and kindling.

(https://i.imgur.com/lQCDU0X.jpg)


The Huntsman got used to make small twigs into smaller twigs and shavings. I put a bandana down to keep the shavings from getting lost, keep them dry (drier, anyway) and making it easier to gather them up.

(https://i.imgur.com/XbBx7cK.jpg)


I used a ferro rod to get the fire going. I have to say I really struggled to get a fire going. I don't know if it was the cold or everything was just a bit damp, but it wasn't easy. The thistle tops were the best tinder. They caught a spark quite easily and flamed rah up, but it was tough getting the other materials to catch. I used the Huntsman's saw to cut some sticks into small pieces and collected the sawdust in the bandana. The sawdust plus the thistle tops proved to be the ticket in getting the fire started. Not easy at all though.

Ray Mears makes it all look so simple...... :-\

Once lighted, it got going nicely:

(https://i.imgur.com/FNLQMRY.jpg)


All assembled and heating up my soup:

(https://i.imgur.com/qv0menT.jpg)


The view from the lunch room:

(https://i.imgur.com/ds9L1ts.jpg)


Lunch was great. I sat on a rock in the sun enjoying the quiet. Some ravens played overhead, a few chickadees worked the old branches in the tree above me. Of course I burnt my tongue on the hot noodles, but watching a fox run across the opposite hill made it all worthwhile.

The Huntsman's main blade and saw processed some wood. The scissors got used to open food packages. This is why I love the Huntsman: the combination of saw, scissors, and blade. Such useful tools when you are going out to lunch!  :tu:

A perfect day  :dd:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 06:51:57 PM
Seem to have misplaced it this evening. Hopefully I'll find it tommorow. Hook and scissor usage today. This photo was from when I packed up some SAKs to ship off on warranty, then informed by a clueless postal worker at a post office I rarely go in that I can't ship a knife in the mail. Bullsmurf! I've shipped (and had the clerk pack) knives at the two other post offices around here all the time without issue, including a quite tactical looking Gerber EZ OUT Skeleton.

(https://i.imgur.com/z81C7s9.jpg)

 :facepalm:

Hope you've got the mail sorted with him  ::)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 06:56:47 PM
Day 14 :

You are one lucky bunny Nix on so many levels.

Ne'er a truer word, my friend.  :tu:


Today I had occasion to be at the air base. There is a small air museum with a number of fine and unusual planes on display. I was particularly drawn to this ol' B-25. The J-variant was used as a strafing-bomber. With eight (8!) .50 cal machine guns, I can imagine it could wreak some havoc.

Naturally the Huntsman had to photobomb the shot......

(https://i.imgur.com/wkuMQWK.jpg)


It's truly humbling to stand in front of one of these small (yes, small) and frail planes and realize that some mighty brave men climbed up into these aircraft to resist the forces of tyranny.


(https://i.imgur.com/KaK75XM.jpg)


To those who flew, fought, and won.  :salute:

 :o  those guns must have slowed it down quite a bit  :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 16, 2018, 06:58:31 PM
 Right?

I wonder if they were ever shot to help reverse a dive?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 07:00:47 PM
Double post, please delete

That's ok, you're young and clicking fast. That can happen...  :pommel:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 07:03:35 PM
Yeay...finally used the corkscrew! Have now used all the tools in the Huntsman.

Hooray !  :like:
Get it... get it?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 07:04:46 PM
Day 15. From Roger Freemans excellent book of colour photos of the 8th

:like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 07:05:45 PM
Day 15 :

Mrs Nix announced that her Jeep's battery was dead. And, sure enough, she was right.

So I changed out the battery for her......

(https://i.imgur.com/uYqk0XZ.jpg)



The Huntsman was of no help whatsoever.

 :rofl:

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 07:07:11 PM
Day 15
A spicy, non-alcoholic beverage.

I love Ginger Beer  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 07:08:47 PM
Moved some furniture, and some shelves and photos attached to the wall. Scissors opened my probiotic and some packages. Large blade cut up a box to make a shim level out my worn-out 40-year old desk (unlike the one this computer is on, which is heavy, solid cherry from the 1950s, this particular desk was a cheapo my dad had in grade school). Can opener turned several Phillips screws. Mini screwdriver repaired the display cube for a model car. Hook helped me zip up my parka, by grabbing the bottom zipper so that I could pull the regular zipper up.


(https://i.imgur.com/1Wdphkm.jpg)

Great job from the Huntsman and it's use  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 07:10:16 PM
Great photos and usages.  :like:
:iagree:  :tu:

Totally!   :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 07:11:13 PM
Right?

I wonder if they were ever shot to help reverse a dive?

... let's try it out  :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: RF52 on November 16, 2018, 07:35:52 PM
Day 13 :

I decided to take myself out for lunch today.

So I packed up my Safety Orange daypack and headed for the hills.....

(https://i.imgur.com/ci3HwM9.jpg)


It was -4ºC when I started out, but I was dressed in just a long-sleeve Henley shirt and nylon hiking pants. Climbing up into the hills I got sweaty in no time.

I was not hunting, but it is still rifle season. I knew I'd be in some deer and elk country, so a bit of safety gear seemed appropriate. I did come across several sets of deer tracks. Following this set, led to a bedding site:

(https://i.imgur.com/Lj0q9hp.jpg)


As I approached the bedding site, I spooked out a Mule deer doe. I didn't get to 'shoot' a photo, but it was fun to find her. Here is her bedding site, well located on a sunny slope, and under a tree:

(https://i.imgur.com/Bf1mPf4.jpg)


Hiking on a bit, I climbed up to a hill top where I had nice view:

(https://i.imgur.com/mr2LIEk.jpg)


I hung my pack from a tree to keep it out of the wet and snow.

(https://i.imgur.com/WVY96Ve.jpg)


Here's a tip you guys probably already know, but I'll post it up anyway.  I keep a short length of string in my pocket, with a loop at one end. When I stop, it's a simple matter to run the line around a trunk or branch, running the tag end through the loop. With the line now secured to the tree, I tie in a Marline Spike hitch (super simple and quick) and then slip in a tent stake or branch to form a hanger for my pack. This keeps the pack off the damp ground (really important in cold weather, when everything seems to collect moisture) and up at a good working height. The key to this trick is to have the string easily accessible in your pocket; that way you don't have to rummage around in your pack, on the ground, to find the string. The whole hanger is made while the pack is on your back.  :tu:

Marlin Spike Hitch video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR61BYTQMwo)


Ok, enough of that.  On to lunch:

(https://i.imgur.com/xAR1rn2.jpg)

I brought some rice noodles, a peanut butter packet from an old military ration, and my emergency bottle of Tabasco sauce. 
(The camo bag is my food bag. I took the leg off an old pair of fatigues and sewed up the open end where the knee was. The ankle end already had a draw string in place to cinch my 'bag' shut. Makes a great bear bag to hang food in trees....unless you can't find it again at breakfast time...... :-\)

Rice noodles are great, but some peanut butter kicks them up to true greatness! And everything in life is better with Tabasco, right?

I brought my little wood burnings stove along to use in cooking. As I got to my lunch spot, I tried collecting some tinder and kindling.

(https://i.imgur.com/lQCDU0X.jpg)


The Huntsman got used to make small twigs into smaller twigs and shavings. I put a bandana down to keep the shavings from getting lost, keep them dry (drier, anyway) and making it easier to gather them up.

(https://i.imgur.com/XbBx7cK.jpg)


I used a ferro rod to get the fire going. I have to say I really struggled to get a fire going. I don't know if it was the cold or everything was just a bit damp, but it wasn't easy. The thistle tops were the best tinder. They caught a spark quite easily and flamed rah up, but it was tough getting the other materials to catch. I used the Huntsman's saw to cut some sticks into small pieces and collected the sawdust in the bandana. The sawdust plus the thistle tops proved to be the ticket in getting the fire started. Not easy at all though.

Ray Mears makes it all look so simple...... :-\

Once lighted, it got going nicely:

(https://i.imgur.com/FNLQMRY.jpg)


All assembled and heating up my soup:

(https://i.imgur.com/qv0menT.jpg)


The view from the lunch room:

(https://i.imgur.com/ds9L1ts.jpg)


Lunch was great. I sat on a rock in the sun enjoying the quiet. Some ravens played overhead, a few chickadees worked the old branches in the tree above me. Of course I burnt my tongue on the hot noodles, but watching a fox run across the opposite hill made it all worthwhile.

The Huntsman's main blade and saw processed some wood. The scissors got used to open food packages. This is why I love the Huntsman: the combination of saw, scissors, and blade. Such useful tools when you are going out to lunch!  :tu:
That looked like the best lunch time ever :like: :hatsoff:

Sent fra min FRD-L09 via Tapatalk

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 16, 2018, 08:32:56 PM
Thanks. Probably my favorite lunch so far this week!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 16, 2018, 08:38:10 PM
Yeay...finally used the corkscrew! Have now used all the tools in the Huntsman.

Hooray !  :like:
Get it... get it?
Hooray  :tu: got it.
 :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 16, 2018, 09:08:21 PM
No excitement for us today after yesterday's fun in the snow!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 16, 2018, 09:33:43 PM
Snow Barry ? I'll expect some here anytime soon then.

Day 16

The Huntsman and his beverage
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 16, 2018, 09:49:06 PM
Day 16.

Almost forgot about that challenge. Nothing special today, killed some oranges and apples today, no pics though, so a quick and dirty one has to do the job.
Chilled the evening, with beverages from yesterdays package.
Daughter is ill, so outdoortime will be limited the next day.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 16, 2018, 10:30:59 PM
Day 16 :

A cold and stormy day today. We've had freezing rain, graupel, and snow, on and off, throughout the day. As a result, the roads are becoming iced-up and treacherous.

(https://i.imgur.com/IOu3dkx.jpg)



Seemed like a good day to stay in and enjoy some coffee and Jaffa cakes. But......we were mysteriously out of Jaffa cakes..... :whistle:

(https://i.imgur.com/jjqPl4f.jpg)



So, Mrs Nix put in a request for some Espresso-chocolate chip cookies. The Huntsman helped liberate the tasty chips....

(https://i.imgur.com/E477w6R.jpg)


The results were undoubtedly better because of the Huntsman's assistance. Mrs Nix declared them "The best smurfin' cookies I've had all day". [And, yes, she used the word 'smurfin'  :facepalm:]

(https://i.imgur.com/7ajssZN.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 16, 2018, 10:46:05 PM
Top photo with the track...what type of animal is it? It looks like it has pads of some sort at the bottom of the track...a cat or fox??? Thanks
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 11:04:52 PM
Snow Barry ? I'll expect some here anytime soon then.

Day 16

The Huntsman and his beverage

Duuude.... I keep telling myself that I don't need a Huntsman because I have an Outrider (which I love and use frequently)... until I see that ridiculous Navy Camo Huntsman  :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 11:10:16 PM
Top photo with the track...what type of animal is it? It looks like it has pads of some sort at the bottom of the track...a cat or fox??? Thanks

Looks like a mid size dog  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 11:12:51 PM
Day 16.

Almost forgot about that challenge. Nothing special today, killed some oranges and apples today, no pics though, so a quick and dirty one has to do the job.
Chilled the evening, with beverages from yesterdays package.
Daughter is ill, so outdoortime will be limited the next day.

Hope she'll be better soon  :salute:
How do you like the Whisky?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 16, 2018, 11:15:30 PM
Day 16 :

Seemed like a good day to stay in and enjoy some coffee and Jaffa cakes. But......we were mysteriously out of Jaffa cakes..... :whistle:

(https://i.imgur.com/jjqPl4f.jpg)

 :whistle:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 16, 2018, 11:24:36 PM
Top photo with the track...what type of animal is it? It looks like it has pads of some sort at the bottom of the track...a cat or fox??? Thanks

Our little terrier! 

 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 16, 2018, 11:24:57 PM
:whistle:

 :dunno:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 16, 2018, 11:29:09 PM
Top photo with the track...what type of animal is it? It looks like it has pads of some sort at the bottom of the track...a cat or fox??? Thanks

Our little terrier! 

 :facepalm:
I knew it had to be something big and ferrous  :whistle:
Thanks  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 16, 2018, 11:33:45 PM
Another easy day for me..in the yard with some excellent weather today.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 16, 2018, 11:58:31 PM
DAY 13

Out with ol yellar :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 17, 2018, 12:23:25 AM
DAY 13

Out with ol yellar :D

https://youtu.be/_JA5R96-Fn4
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 17, 2018, 12:26:47 AM
Quiet day with Huntsman on standby... one hangnail with the scizzors but that's about it... :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 17, 2018, 02:09:32 AM
DAY 13

Out with ol yellar :D
Old yella's name is a ________?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 17, 2018, 02:15:53 AM
Jobs done, opened the probiotic with the scissors, repaired the front screen off the gas fireplace (which had popped out of its mount) using the can opener to undo the fixing screw, then reinstall it, and finally, the large screwdriver to pop open the tight latch on the box that holds my leather cleaning stuff. This evening before bed, I moved some furniture and wall hangings, I also used the screwdriver to remove screws.

Most of these tools I used are older than me. The Vise Grips definitely predate Irwin and the big outsource incident, the Lufkin 966 was bought earlier this year as new-old-stock from Farm Bureau (a local feed, farm, and hardware chain). Definitely made prior to 2010, when Lufkin was sold by Cooper Tools to Apex. It's made in the USA, as after Apex got a hold of Lufkin, everything got outsourced to China or Mexico. The smaller Lufkin, a 372 Caliper Rule, is from the 1920s, I think. I bought it earlier in the week. The Zircon stud finder, borrowed from my folks, who have had it since the 1990s (my old green one, a simpler model, is broke).  The Belknap Hardware 13 oz. hammer is my great-granddad's, and the drill, a Miller's Falls 2-A, has been in the family 50 years, having been left behind by the previous family when my folks moved here in 1969. I have 2 electric drills (3/8 Craftsman and 1/4 Hitachi) but rarely use them compared to this.


(https://i.imgur.com/0BHvqFJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 17, 2018, 02:50:00 AM
Jobs done, opened the probiotic with the scissors, repaired the front screen off the gas fireplace (which had popped out of its mount) using the can opener to undo the fixing screw, then reinstall it, and finally, the large screwdriver to pop open the tight latch on the box that holds my leather cleaning stuff. This evening before bed, I moved some furniture and wall hangings, I also used the screwdriver to remove screws.

Most of these tools I used are older than me. The Vise Grips definitely predate Irwin and the big outsource incident, the Lufkin 966 was bought earlier this year as new-old-stock from Farm Bureau (a local feed, farm, and hardware chain). Definitely made prior to 2010, when Lufkin was sold by Cooper Tools to Apex. It's made in the USA, as after Apex got a hold of Lufkin, everything got outsourced to China or Mexico. The smaller Lufkin, a 372 Caliper Rule, is from the 1920s, I think. I bought it earlier in the week. The Zircon stud finder, borrowed from my folks, who have had it since the 1990s (my old green one, a simpler model, is broke).  The Belknap Hardware 13 oz. hammer is my great-granddad's, and the drill, a Miller's Falls 2-A, has been in the family 50 years, having been left behind by the previous family when my folks moved here in 1969. I have 2 electric drills (3/8 Craftsman and 1/4 Hitachi) but rarely use them compared to this.


(https://i.imgur.com/0BHvqFJ.jpg)
I fondly remember my dad's folding ruler with the little extension brass piece  (was yellow not white?)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2018, 02:52:15 AM
Very nice everybody!!   :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2018, 05:09:12 AM
Another vanity shot.  Opened some letters and chocolate bars today :)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 17, 2018, 05:48:10 AM
DAY 13

Out with ol yellar :D
Old yella's name is a ________?
An epithet, or an eponym, or most probably an aptronym.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 17, 2018, 06:11:03 AM
Day 16
Today I adjusted a hidden hinge in mom's China cabinet. The Huntsman is lacking the inline Phillips of the Champion I usually carry, :( but the can opener did the job.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 17, 2018, 07:49:28 AM
Day 16.

Almost forgot about that challenge. Nothing special today, killed some oranges and apples today, no pics though, so a quick and dirty one has to do the job.
Chilled the evening, with beverages from yesterdays package.
Daughter is ill, so outdoortime will be limited the next day.

Hope she'll be better soon  :salute:
How do you like the Whisky?
Thanks buddy.
The 18yo Bowmore is great, but will not replace my all tme favourite when it comes to peaty whiskys. Caol Ila Destillers Edition is by far the most tasty I have had. Fruit ans smoke in one glass. Yummy. Looking forward to open the other bottle, Lagavulin Dest.Ed.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 17, 2018, 10:50:18 AM
Day 16
Today I adjusted a hidden hinge in mom's China cabinet. The Huntsman is lacking the inline Phillips of the Champion I usually carry, :( but the can opener did the job.

And it does it amazingly good I think  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 17, 2018, 10:51:25 AM
DAY 13

Out with ol yellar :D
Old yella's name is a ________?

A hint is hidden in the video I've linked before  :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 17, 2018, 10:58:15 AM
Jobs done, opened the probiotic with the scissors, repaired the front screen off the gas fireplace (which had popped out of its mount) using the can opener to undo the fixing screw, then reinstall it, and finally, the large screwdriver to pop open the tight latch on the box that holds my leather cleaning stuff. This evening before bed, I moved some furniture and wall hangings, I also used the screwdriver to remove screws.

Most of these tools I used are older than me. The Vise Grips definitely predate Irwin and the big outsource incident, the Lufkin 966 was bought earlier this year as new-old-stock from Farm Bureau (a local feed, farm, and hardware chain). Definitely made prior to 2010, when Lufkin was sold by Cooper Tools to Apex. It's made in the USA, as after Apex got a hold of Lufkin, everything got outsourced to China or Mexico. The smaller Lufkin, a 372 Caliper Rule, is from the 1920s, I think. I bought it earlier in the week. The Zircon stud finder, borrowed from my folks, who have had it since the 1990s (my old green one, a simpler model, is broke).  The Belknap Hardware 13 oz. hammer is my great-granddad's, and the drill, a Miller's Falls 2-A, has been in the family 50 years, having been left behind by the previous family when my folks moved here in 1969. I have 2 electric drills (3/8 Craftsman and 1/4 Hitachi) but rarely use them compared to this.


(https://i.imgur.com/0BHvqFJ.jpg)

Gotta love the old reliables  :like:

...I think I want a hand drill  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 17, 2018, 11:00:48 AM
Day 16.

Almost forgot about that challenge. Nothing special today, killed some oranges and apples today, no pics though, so a quick and dirty one has to do the job.
Chilled the evening, with beverages from yesterdays package.
Daughter is ill, so outdoortime will be limited the next day.

Hope she'll be better soon  :salute:
How do you like the Whisky?
Thanks buddy.
The 18yo Bowmore is great, but will not replace my all tme favourite when it comes to peaty whiskys. Caol Ila Destillers Edition is by far the most tasty I have had. Fruit ans smoke in one glass. Yummy. Looking forward to open the other bottle, Lagavulin Dest.Ed.

Sounds nice, never had one of those.
My current favourite is the Mitchell & Son Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 17, 2018, 12:14:54 PM
 Dont think I would carry Huntsman without the pocket clip, being I dont use a bag.  Belt pouch may cause questions in the city  :rant:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: MacGyver on November 17, 2018, 01:32:45 PM
....and the drill, a Miller's Falls 2-A, has been in the family 50 years, having been left behind by the previous family when my folks moved here in 1969. I have 2 electric drills (3/8 Craftsman and 1/4 Hitachi) but rarely use them compared to this.


(https://i.imgur.com/0BHvqFJ.jpg)

  :o  man i love that hand drill...  :like

Mine was my grandpa's, an old "Rapid" made in England one, i've watched him do thousends of stuff with it and played with it a lot as a kid. It's still with me and a very cherished possession  :salute:

Exactly like this one, only mine dosn't have the back wood handle any more  :dd:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_S1F2oq8ETX4/TAZecp2Uh5I/AAAAAAAAAkA/-9mwHFpzPuQ/s1600/Picture+136.jpg)
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_S1F2oq8ETX4/TAZhOxhwNfI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/ssUToeWgigc/s1600/Picture+138.jpg)


anyway..... sorry for the side track, carry on this great thread  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 17, 2018, 01:47:55 PM
Excellent pics and uses again everyone  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2018, 04:29:10 PM
I agree!  Love those old hand tools!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2018, 04:58:26 PM
Put the small blade to use opening some packages today.  I'm wanting to get some action shots with the saw very soon.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 17, 2018, 05:37:33 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 17, 2018, 05:53:32 PM
Some fresh air today!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2018, 06:17:10 PM
Nice G Shock!  I had to clean up a mess from one of my Sheepdogs who ate something he shouldn't have.  I fashioned a scoop from an old milk carton.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 17, 2018, 06:22:28 PM
Nice G Shock!  I had to clean up a mess from one of my Sheepdogs who ate something he shouldn't have.  I fashioned a scoop from an old milk carton.
They are great watches and after my first gen solar bit the dust after 10 years and wanted another solar and found this Mudman one!
Oh no on eating something he shouldn’t have! It is wild what some of them would eat.  :sa:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 17, 2018, 07:31:05 PM
Day 17.

Wanted to pick up another package at a store this morning, still wasnt there.  :twak:Beeing mad about that I did a 2h walk along the river. Took my daugher with me, fresh cold air cant be bad when one doesnt feel good.
Nice and frosty today. Cant believe it was 20°C less than one week ago  in mid november. :facepalm:
Used saw to take a small branch with me to attach it to our bird feeder later. Birds love twigs and small banches to land on and you can hang up more stuff for them  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 17, 2018, 08:25:45 PM
Nice pics Shuya :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 17, 2018, 08:57:01 PM
Nice pics Shuya :like: :tu:


 :iagree: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 17, 2018, 09:26:24 PM
Day 17. Quiet day for the Navy Huntsman apart from some post opening so here's a little contrast.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 17, 2018, 09:45:27 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 17, 2018, 10:07:18 PM
Actually tried the corkscrew on a sneaker lace knot, worked really well.  All these years using my teeth.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 17, 2018, 10:49:30 PM
DAY 14 :multi:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 17, 2018, 10:50:28 PM
Thank you Ws  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 17, 2018, 11:16:05 PM
Day 17:

Mostly quiet day today.

We did received a package of tea from our favorite dealer in Canada. Tea, nothing more,  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/cAYrXcp.jpg)



And when faced with a tricky can of local suds to open, the cap lifter was pressed into service.

(https://i.imgur.com/mlTXuHg.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 17, 2018, 11:58:37 PM
Great pics everyone!   Nix, right now a good cuppa would be great!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 18, 2018, 12:27:24 AM
Great post and photo’s...just have to love BOGO...buy one get one!...so I did...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 18, 2018, 12:35:42 AM
Day 17
Improvised pipe stand.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 18, 2018, 02:32:37 AM
Just used the scissors, on the probiotic.
 

And a couple emergency vehicles for Austria, Siku Sprinter from the early 2000s and a recent Majorette MAN aerial platform. Siku does have a country-specific line for Switzerland, but it's hard to get, only being sold in Switzerland. Everyone that does ship to the USA is a reseller, and wants 4X what they sell for in Switzerland (it's like 11 EUR in Switzerland for the 3-pack)  Majorette, I don't think has a Switzerland SOS set (they might use Austria's), but they have far more countries represented than Siku in their country-specific "SOS Theme Sets".

(https://i.imgur.com/HL7iJlo.jpg)




Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 18, 2018, 11:17:10 AM
Day 18.

Cut down cartboard boxes. Next duty is to hang up the birdfeeder and attach the branch I took with me yesterday. Huntsman and zipties for the win.

Might be worth a ziptie badge request? :think:

Cold and misty outside, maybe we will go for a walk in the woods in the afternoon, depending on daughters mood and feelings. Still ill and niggling.

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 18, 2018, 01:53:33 PM
Last time we had a plastic bird feeder, found it in pieces.... seems our squirrel took flying leaps at it.

Parade duty today, probably use screwdriver and scizzors mostly.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 18, 2018, 03:19:22 PM
Day 18.

Cut down cartboard boxes. Next duty is to hang up the birdfeeder and attach the branch I took with me yesterday. Huntsman and zipties for the win.

Might be worth a ziptie badge request? :think:

Cold and misty outside, maybe we will go for a walk in the woods in the afternoon, depending on daughters mood and feelings. Still ill and niggling.
Nice restaurant! That is a cool looking setup  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 18, 2018, 03:21:24 PM
Another lazy Sunday...not! The weather is way to nice to be inside today.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 18, 2018, 03:44:53 PM
Great pics everyone. Good to see what a Huntsman can get up to. Opened a pack of notebooks today but lazy day otherwise so a bit more posing with slate
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Greg Jones on November 18, 2018, 04:03:47 PM
Great challenge everyone, I just took a quick look around  :cheers:

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 18, 2018, 04:42:35 PM
Nice shots today, guys!   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 05:18:28 PM
Actually tried the corkscrew on a sneaker lace knot, worked really well.  All these years using my teeth.  :facepalm:

Wow... you must be quite flexible  :o
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 05:20:43 PM
DAY 14 :multi:

For a moment I thought that's a 110  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 05:25:10 PM
Day 17:

Mostly quiet day today.

We did received a package of tea from our favorite dealer in Canada. Tea, nothing more,  :D

(https://i.imgur.com/cAYrXcp.jpg)



And when faced with a tricky can of local suds to open, the cap lifter was pressed into service.

(https://i.imgur.com/mlTXuHg.jpg)

Just tea? Right  :D
The red plastic head of the pin looks good on the blue Huntsman. Did you do that on purpose?
Anyhow, I think that's a good idea Nix  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 05:28:09 PM
Great post and photo’s...just have to love BOGO...buy one get one!...so I did...

No no no... shells?
Where is the fun in that  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 05:30:31 PM
Day 18.

Cut down cartboard boxes. Next duty is to hang up the birdfeeder and attach the branch I took with me yesterday. Huntsman and zipties for the win.

Might be worth a ziptie badge request? :think:

Cold and misty outside, maybe we will go for a walk in the woods in the afternoon, depending on daughters mood and feelings. Still ill and niggling.

Get that batch  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 05:34:15 PM
Another lazy Sunday...not! The weather is way to nice to be inside today.

A Ray striking the Huntsman like an invitation to go out and follow it's sole purpose  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 05:47:16 PM
Great pics everyone. Good to see what a Huntsman can get up to. Opened a pack of notebooks today but lazy day otherwise so a bit more posing with slate

(https://media.giphy.com/media/3oEdv2fqrIWDDqQIms/giphy.gif)

...  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 18, 2018, 06:30:54 PM
Great post and photo’s...just have to love BOGO...buy one get one!...so I did...

No no no... shells?
Where is the fun in that  :like:
The shells just taste awful and always getting stuck between my teeth.  :whistle:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 18, 2018, 06:31:46 PM
Another lazy Sunday...not! The weather is way to nice to be inside today.

A Ray striking the Huntsman like an invitation to go out and follow it's sole purpose  :like:
:iagree:  :tu: oh yeah
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 08:31:46 PM
Great post and photo’s...just have to love BOGO...buy one get one!...so I did...

No no no... shells?
Where is the fun in that  :like:
The shells just taste awful and always getting stuck between my teeth.  :whistle:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/134iGJcqa8A9lC/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 18, 2018, 08:44:52 PM
DAY 15

Halfway!! :woohoo:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 09:42:25 PM
DAY 15

Halfway!! :woohoo:

Moody picture Spartan  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 18, 2018, 10:18:04 PM
Great post and photo’s...just have to love BOGO...buy one get one!...so I did...

No no no... shells?
Where is the fun in that  :like:
The shells just taste awful and always getting stuck between my teeth.  :whistle:

(https://media.giphy.com/media/134iGJcqa8A9lC/giphy.gif)
:rofl: I like it!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 18, 2018, 10:24:16 PM
Day 18 :

Fussing around today. Did work on a fun sewing project, though. Huntsman's scissors came in handy....again. The scissors are easily the most used tool for me at this point in the challenge.  :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/4ZipIjp.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 18, 2018, 10:31:54 PM
Day 18 :

Fussing around today. Did work on a fun sewing project, though. Huntsman's scissors came in handy....again. The scissors are easily the most used tool for me at this point in the challenge.  :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/4ZipIjp.jpg)
I agree...I do love the power cut when using the sissors. Never gets boring.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 18, 2018, 11:47:19 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/zdMOpgFNR5N3W/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 11:56:55 PM
Day 18 :

Fussing around today. Did work on a fun sewing project, though. Huntsman's scissors came in handy....again. The scissors are easily the most used tool for me at this point in the challenge.  :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/4ZipIjp.jpg)

:popcorn:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 18, 2018, 11:57:46 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/zdMOpgFNR5N3W/giphy.gif)

 :dwts:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 19, 2018, 02:15:41 AM
Last time we had a plastic bird feeder, found it in pieces.... seems our squirrel took flying leaps at it.

Parade duty today, probably use screwdriver and scizzors mostly.
Nope, no loose flag parts or strings from uniforms to snip.....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 19, 2018, 02:34:25 AM
Another meal away from home.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 19, 2018, 02:40:39 AM
Oh dear, Barry.

Even Spartan is eating better that that! 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 19, 2018, 02:48:44 AM
Day 18 :

Fussing around today. Did work on a fun sewing project, though. Huntsman's scissors came in handy....again. The scissors are easily the most used tool for me at this point in the challenge.  :tu:


(https://i.imgur.com/4ZipIjp.jpg)
:like:  I'm thinking about making some canvas sheaths as soon as I can get an old Singer treadle we have up and running. I've just got to put on a new belt (old one was dry-rotted, and we have a new one ready to go on) and lube it up.


Today, I used the scissors to open the probiotic, cut my fingernails and cut some tape.  The CNC-cut, anodized aluminum bookmark was a giveaway at a meeting for the Southwest Virginia Alliance for Manufacturing, in which myself, my classmate, and my instructor were honored for being the first three to complete the one-year Siemens Level 2 program in only 2  months (and my instructor also took the test with us, so technically he was a student that taught himself). I just realized I still don't have an SAK with the Siemens logo on it, most (with the exception of a special white scaled Nomad, the only white Dual Grip 111mm ever made as well as a white scaled Spartan and Tinker and black Classic) are incognito, with only a Siemens etch on the main blade  and are really easy to miss.  But the Nomad is the one I really want, and I've not seen a one for sale. 

(https://i.imgur.com/n4iFsce.jpg)



 


Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 19, 2018, 02:54:32 AM
Sounds like a great project, Cody. Those old Singers are sweet!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 19, 2018, 03:50:33 AM
Day 18
Planning ahead for the holidays.  What do you think of the Black Huntsman and my limited edition brass mini-mag to go with the formal wear for the holiday?  I don't usually carry the brass mag light because it is quite a bit heavier than most lights that size.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 19, 2018, 04:30:56 AM
Day 18
Planning ahead for the holidays.  What do you think of the Black Huntsman and my limited edition brass mini-mag to go with the formal wear for the holiday?  I don't usually carry the brass mag light because it is quite a bit heavier than most lights that size.
I would say that combination is a go! Definitely Christmas colors!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 19, 2018, 06:52:00 AM
Not to hear it from him buddy!  Married with kids... :facepalm:
Oh dear, Barry.

Even Spartan is eating better that that!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 19, 2018, 08:57:09 AM
Night shift!  The scissors opened some snacks for me tonight.  Now for 2 days off! :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 19, 2018, 01:15:59 PM
Good morning,  Huntsman to work today...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 19, 2018, 02:50:49 PM
A nice easy day for me today...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 19, 2018, 05:27:26 PM
 :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 19, 2018, 05:42:35 PM
:tu: :like:
Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 19, 2018, 08:09:00 PM
Day 19.

Just some crappy bad photos today, because I had to be fast because my daugher wanted to grab the knife.  :whistle:
She needs new shoes and I made a carboard model of her foot.

Step zero: she throws pencil away. Broken tip.
Step one: sharpen pencil.
Step two: draw outline
step three: cut outline

Now we are ready for shopping and fast size tests. the next day.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 19, 2018, 08:26:30 PM
Good work everyone  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 19, 2018, 08:44:33 PM
Day 19

Simply some post opening today so here's Mondays desk wallah triple
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 19, 2018, 10:55:28 PM
Day 19 :

Making soup today.

(https://i.imgur.com/oRa6CV8.jpg)


I channeled my inner ThePeacent, and two innocent cauliflowers fell to the Huntsman's blade. (Does this make me a serial Peacenter?)

(https://i.imgur.com/wVKYdmQ.jpg)


OK, the Huntsman, or any 91mm SAK, is not a perfect pairing knife. However, it did the work of a pairing knife fairly well, and a chef's knife......within reason. In addition to massacring a couple of cauliflowers, the Huntsman trimmed some carrots and chopped some celery. I drew the line at dicing onions and resorted to using an 8" chef's knife for speed and convenience.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 19, 2018, 11:04:14 PM
 :mail: just a slotted Phillips Tinker
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 19, 2018, 11:06:41 PM
Did you say "JUST"?   :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 19, 2018, 11:07:14 PM
DAY 16
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 19, 2018, 11:18:58 PM
Did you say "JUST"?   :ahhh
Yes....(head hanging low and down at the ground). I’m more excited about tomorrow’s arrival. Forgive me.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 19, 2018, 11:27:53 PM
 :o
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 19, 2018, 11:32:43 PM
Day 19 :

Making soup today.

(https://i.imgur.com/oRa6CV8.jpg)


I channeled my inner ThePeacent, and two innocent cauliflowers fell to the Huntsman's blade. (Does this make me a serial Peacenter?)

(https://i.imgur.com/wVKYdmQ.jpg)


OK, the Huntsman, or any 91mm SAK, is not a perfect pairing knife. However, it did the work of a pairing knife fairly well, and a chef's knife......within reason. In addition to massacring a couple of cauliflowers, the Huntsman trimmed some carrots and chopped some celery. I drew the line at dicing onions and resorted to using an 8" chef's knife for speed and convenience.
Yumyum :tu: and no it doesn’t
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 19, 2018, 11:59:11 PM
Huntsman on the clip but nothing today, maybe tonight..... :think:
Title: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Serena on November 20, 2018, 12:01:24 AM
I'm not officially in this challenge, been away too long so I missed this.
But… I'm working the night shift now and of course I'm carrying my Huntsman with me.
It's always on my duty belt, love it.
When I'm in 'civilian' clothes mostly carry a MiniChamp or a Classic SD.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181119/db0dc686ab5cc2bce8fa6e3eb1c7fcd7.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 20, 2018, 12:07:57 AM
I'm not officially in this challenge, been away too long so I missed this.
But… I'm working the night shift now and of course I'm carrying my Huntsman with me.
It's always on my duty belt, love it.
When I'm in 'civilian' clothes mostly carry a MiniChamp or a Classic SD.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181119/db0dc686ab5cc2bce8fa6e3eb1c7fcd7.jpg)
Nice Silvertech Ms S!
Im still stuck in the red celi!
Title: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Serena on November 20, 2018, 12:09:48 AM
Nice Silvertech Ms S!
Im still stuck in the red celi!
Thanks!!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 12:13:51 AM
I'm not officially in this challenge, been away too long so I missed this.
But… I'm working the night shift now and of course I'm carrying my Huntsman with me.
It's always on my duty belt, love it.
When I'm in 'civilian' clothes mostly carry a MiniChamp or a Classic SD.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181119/db0dc686ab5cc2bce8fa6e3eb1c7fcd7.jpg)
:iagree: very nice!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 20, 2018, 12:19:14 AM

I'm not officially in this challenge, been away too long so I missed this.
But… I'm working the night shift now and of course I'm carrying my Huntsman with me.
It's always on my duty belt, love it.
When I'm in 'civilian' clothes mostly carry a MiniChamp or a Classic SD.


 :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Serena on November 20, 2018, 12:21:05 AM
:iagree: very nice!
Bought a SilverTech Climber some years ago. Couple of months later I could order a SAK with points I saved with my phone contract.
Ordered this one, got it for free! Still like it very much.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 01:32:07 AM
:iagree: very nice!
Bought a SilverTech Climber some years ago. Couple of months later I could order a SAK with points I saved with my phone contract.
Ordered this one, got it for free! Still like it very much.
Free! That’s a good thing then...only free one I got the the Marlboro SAK and I don’t even smoke, just collected the miles.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 20, 2018, 01:54:08 AM
:iagree: very nice!
Bought a SilverTech Climber some years ago. Couple of months later I could order a SAK with points I saved with my phone contract.
Ordered this one, got it for free! Still like it very much.
Free! That’s a good thing then...only free one I got the the Marlboro SAK and I don’t even smoke, just collected the miles.  :tu:
Ha! Same, collected for a friend and the thank you was one of the first Leatherman tools!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 20, 2018, 03:05:54 AM
Hook twice (removing a rubber tie-down we use to help keep the gate shut and helping pull my boot on). I also used the scissors to open the probiotic, and the pen blade to open some stuff from today's Walmart trip. Also, did some tinkering with the small screwdriver.

I went with the belt sheath today. This isn't your average Zermatt, or the nylon sheath that comes free with some Huntsman versions, but a handmade sheath. I'd bought a pair of 84mms (a Recruit and an Artisan) as well as a Wenger Master, and they came with three of these, each of a different size, and none fit the knives they came with, and the smallest had the belt loop broke.  This is the one I use for my 4-5 layer models (Master Gardener, Huntsman, Ranger), and there's another that fits the old 100mm Soldier like a glove.  It originally had the Artisan in it, which I don't have handy, as it's in Connecticut at Vic getting some repairs done to the scissors (new spring ,and replacing a poor repair a former owner did, which replaced the screw with a piece of brass just smashed in the hole).

(https://i.imgur.com/0TnYOJY.jpg)

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 03:07:31 AM
:iagree: very nice!
Bought a SilverTech Climber some years ago. Couple of months later I could order a SAK with points I saved with my phone contract.
Ordered this one, got it for free! Still like it very much.
Free! That’s a good thing then...only free one I got the the Marlboro SAK and I don’t even smoke, just collected the miles.  :tu:
Ha! Same, collected for a friend and the thank you was one of the first Leatherman tools!
I got my miles out of cars that were turned in to the auction to be sold. We cleaned them and it seemed like every car had the miles in them...and change, lots of change!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 03:09:01 AM
Hook twice (removing a rubber tie-down we use to help keep the gate shut and helping pull my boot on). I also used the scissors to open the probiotic, and the pen blade to open some stuff from today's Walmart trip. Also, did some tinkering with the small screwdriver.

I went with the belt sheath today. This isn't your average Zermatt, or the nylon sheath that comes free with some Huntsman versions, but a handmade sheath. I'd bought a pair of 84mms (a Recruit and an Artisan) as well as a Wenger Master, and they came with three of these, each of a different size, and none fit the knives they came with, and the smallest had the belt loop broke.  This is the one I use for my 4-5 layer models (Master Gardener, Huntsman, Ranger), and there's another that fits the old 100mm Soldier like a glove.  It originally had the Artisan in it (which is currently in Connecticut at Vic getting the scissors repaired, to remove a jerry-rigged repair the original owner did and put a new spring in)

(https://i.imgur.com/0TnYOJY.jpg)
Lot of usage today for you!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Serena on November 20, 2018, 03:09:17 AM
Miles? Is that an American thing?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 03:17:36 AM
Miles? Is that an American thing?
It was a little thing printed on the side of a pack of Marlboro cigarettes. You saved the miles and then looked thru the catalog and picked what you wanted and sent the miles in and you got your item. Think they were 5 miles each....back years ago...may have been state side. I got the SAK and a pack.
Lousy photo, sorry
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 20, 2018, 04:38:39 AM
Mine has spent a lot of time on my duty belt too Serena!  Prior to getting my Rebar, it was my EDC for work.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 20, 2018, 04:40:06 AM
I remember collecting miles too... cool gear!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 20, 2018, 04:41:20 AM
Nix, Mrs. Nix found herself a keeper when she got you!!  I love your cooking creations!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 20, 2018, 05:24:54 AM
Thanks, Barry.

I keep telling her the same thing.  :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Serena on November 20, 2018, 07:14:24 AM
Hmmm, they should reinvent those Miles again.
But next problem, I don't smoke anymore…
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 20, 2018, 07:44:11 AM
Day 19
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 20, 2018, 02:44:52 PM
Kitchen duty!  The older I get the more I love cooking :D. Nothing fancy yet....opened one of those blasted pull tabs on a can of dog food with the pre-90 degree cap lifter.  I have a time trying to get those things up to the point where I can pull on them.  After that, I made a cuppa PG Tips for the Mrs. and myself.  The saw is great in snagging tea bags!  Nix, send me the info on that Canadian tea you get :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on November 20, 2018, 03:02:58 PM

I channeled my inner ThePeacent, and two innocent cauliflowers fell to the Huntsman's blade. (Does this make me a serial Peacenter?)

TP Approved  :D, double points for double Cauliflower  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 20, 2018, 03:05:13 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 20, 2018, 03:05:54 PM
Nix, send me the info on that Canadian tea you get :D

PM sent. Those crazy Canadian really know their tea!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 20, 2018, 03:13:02 PM
Nix, send me the info on that Canadian tea you get :D

PM sent. Those crazy Canadian really know their tea!
Just heard about it.....  :whistle:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 20, 2018, 03:18:57 PM
You a tea man, Tony?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 20, 2018, 03:29:47 PM
Day 20 :

Huntsman supervising whilst I brew up a pot of Murchie's 1894 to get the day started:

(https://i.imgur.com/unqztwb.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 04:15:23 PM
My three favorite tools on the Huntsman...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 20, 2018, 04:30:27 PM
Nice pics and uses again today peeps  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 20, 2018, 05:03:57 PM
Day 20
Found a feather in the yard. No longer of any use to the bird but I thought it would make a nice picture.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 05:11:15 PM
Day 20
Found a feather in the yard. No longer of any use to the bird but I thought it would make a nice picture.
Or as material for fly tying  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 20, 2018, 05:16:48 PM
My three favorite tools on the Huntsman...

 :iagree: 

Although...I'm a big fan of the awl.

.....and the cap lifter...... :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 05:27:06 PM
My three favorite tools on the Huntsman...

 :iagree: 

Although...I'm a big fan of the awl.

.....and the cap lifter...... :think:
The awl is very good and more so out in the woods.
The cap lifter...I don’t drink and the drinking I do are twist off...so it is used more as screw driver...the can opener is just great.  :tu: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 20, 2018, 07:42:15 PM
Day 20.

Edc blinding into a tuesday that could be a friday due to holiday tomorrow. So I went black.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 20, 2018, 07:54:19 PM
Yes Happy Huntsman Holidays!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 20, 2018, 08:23:22 PM
Day 20.

Edc blinding into a tuesday that could be a friday due to holiday tomorrow. So I went black.
Yep, tomorrow will be a grocery day on last minute items for Thanksgiving day which will be with my kids and grandkids in Tampa!
My favorite day of the year!  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 20, 2018, 09:55:19 PM
Day 20.

Edc blinding into a tuesday that could be a friday due to holiday tomorrow. So I went black.
Yep, tomorrow will be a grocery day on last minute items for Thanksgiving day which will be with my kids and grandkids in Tampa!
My favorite day of the year!  :woohoo:
Best to you, the other Rapids and the little Rapids,  have a great holiday.
  My favorite aunt was from Tampa, only yards from McDill (?) airbase?
  You will have a Huntsman with you.........
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 20, 2018, 10:20:58 PM
Some Awesome Tea Action there Barry & Nix.

I thought about using the saw to rescue my tea bag but as it hasn't bitten wood yet it still has some swarf in the teeth.

Send for Captain Hook ! And now I come to think of it Navy Camo is perfect for him. And he'd be bound to have a Huntsman to make a wooden leg if needed.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 21, 2018, 12:52:15 AM
 :clap:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 21, 2018, 01:44:41 AM
Average stuff, like scissors in the probiotic, but I put new, elastic (never tie) Lock Laces in my shoes (which is all of them, minus my Muck Boots, my Servus rubber boots, and one pair of Ariat boots, which I wear almost everyday. There's also a pair of Bates combat boots that are lace-up, but the laces tie and stay tied, so I won't change those. This pair or Rocky Ironclads in particular refused to stay tied with the last eyelets being a saddle horn looking abomination that would not stay tied. The elastic remedies that problem.

On that job, I used the pen blade to open the Amazon box, scissors to open the packaging of the laces, hook to pull out old laces, and scissors again to snip excess thread. I also used my new Klein Electrician Hybrid MT (which came in the same box) to hold the laces in place, and crimp the plastic piece that hid the ends of the laces.

(https://i.imgur.com/wHEL03f.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 21, 2018, 03:32:10 AM
DAY 17
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 21, 2018, 03:38:37 AM
Nice shots, guys.  :tu: :tu:

Lovely combo, Spartan.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 21, 2018, 03:47:04 AM
Day 20.

Edc blinding into a tuesday that could be a friday due to holiday tomorrow. So I went black.
Yep, tomorrow will be a grocery day on last minute items for Thanksgiving day which will be with my kids and grandkids in Tampa!
My favorite day of the year!  :woohoo:
Best to you, the other Rapids and the little Rapids,  have a great holiday.
  My favorite aunt was from Tampa, only yards from McDill (?) airbase?
  You will have a Huntsman with you.........
Thank you and yes McDill is there! And I will most definitely have my Huntsman with me!  :tu: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 21, 2018, 03:55:21 AM
Today’s was main blade on a apple - sissors on a package  :whistle: and some Orchard Valley mix! Yumyum
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 21, 2018, 05:13:17 AM
 :iagree:!  Wish I had a hook! 
:clap:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 21, 2018, 01:37:43 PM
Good morning
Many uses for the UPH, Russian guy on the Tube is very creative with Saks but I forget his name....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 21, 2018, 02:58:58 PM
Good morning everybody!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 21, 2018, 02:59:33 PM
Needed something a little sour!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 21, 2018, 03:01:10 PM
Good morning everybody!
Good morning Barry and Tony!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 21, 2018, 03:27:55 PM
Good morning, guys!   :waving:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 21, 2018, 04:50:17 PM
Good morning, guys!   :waving:
Morning Nix :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 21, 2018, 04:51:56 PM
Good morning everyone  :2tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 21, 2018, 06:12:37 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 21, 2018, 08:22:41 PM
Day 21.

Chilling day. Lazy Huntsman.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 21, 2018, 09:26:41 PM
Day 21 :

Quote
Now is the summer of our contentment
Made frigid winter by this fall of Montana;
And all the clouds that lour'd upon our house
In deep snow will us bury.

That quotation doesn't seem quite right..... :think:

But then.....feels like Winter is on the way.......

(https://i.imgur.com/bSqzYQL.jpg)


Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 21, 2018, 09:31:01 PM
Day 21 :

Quote
Now is the summer of our contentment
Made frigid winter by this fall of Montana;
And all the clouds that lour'd upon our house
In deep snow will us bury.

That quotation doesn't seem quite right..... :think:

But then.....feels like Winter is on the way.......

(https://i.imgur.com/bSqzYQL.jpg)
Nice photo there! And Shakespeare would be proud.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 21, 2018, 09:37:40 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 21, 2018, 09:44:26 PM
Day 21
Hanging in the Bougainvillea
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 21, 2018, 09:54:16 PM
Where's the snow?  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 21, 2018, 09:58:24 PM
Day 21.

Huntsman Science Project. The hook enables the Huntsman to be an effective radio aerial.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 21, 2018, 10:15:12 PM
 :rofl:

Does NASA know this?  :dunno:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 21, 2018, 10:36:59 PM
Day 21.

Huntsman Science Project. The hook enables the Huntsman to be an effective radio aerial.

:rofl:

Does NASA know this?  :dunno:
:rofl: just be sure to let us know first if you make contact!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 21, 2018, 10:39:14 PM
Day 21.

Huntsman Science Project. The hook enables the Huntsman to be an effective radio aerial.

:rofl:

Does NASA know this?  :dunno:
:rofl: just be sure to let us know first if you make contact!  :tu:

NASAK surely ?  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 21, 2018, 10:43:31 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 21, 2018, 11:10:07 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 22, 2018, 01:15:43 AM
Nice shots, guys.  :tu: :tu:

Lovely combo, Spartan.

DAY 18

Thanks nix you as well! :like: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 22, 2018, 02:30:35 AM
 :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 22, 2018, 02:53:06 AM
Finishing up the Lock Laces job on the last two pairs of shoes was done today. So, scissors and hook again. I used the bottle opener/large screwdriver to pry open one of the plastic pieces on the end that had popped off, and first try sucessfully stabbed my thumb--D'Oh!      I also used the scissors on the probiotic.

Here it is with an old spear-point fixed blade my great-granddad made. Steel is from an old cross-cut saw, seems hardened to where it's hard, yet still tough and a little flexible. Handle looks crude, but was obviously made to perfectly fit his hand (and mine too, since we all have the same hand shape in my family) It took a lot of cleaning to get it to this state. My grandmother had been using it as a paint scraper, and nearly wrecked it. I confiscated it last time we painted the porch and cleaned it up. Needs a better edge put on it, it's near blunt now.  I also have one he made that's a lot more refined than this, also hand made, more of in a butcher style. And better kept, my grandfather's brother used it to dress deer, after he passed away, his collection was split up between the men in the family (I ended up getting a couple old hand forged knives, two Bokers, a Case 6265, Buck 110, a Gerber LST, and a ton of assorted cheapo knives). My great-grandfather used them and a huge 12" bladed Dexter to dress hogs he raised for meat.


blob:https://imgur.com/3f0faa05-fb13-403a-9f16-ba803621e8e0










Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 22, 2018, 01:32:27 PM
Working today so no turkey pics :D.   A little snack to hold me over until I get home.  With some crackers and cheese it's actually really good!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 22, 2018, 01:56:02 PM
Happy Thanksgiving all!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 22, 2018, 02:01:24 PM
 :cheers: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 22, 2018, 02:11:18 PM
Photo for the day...need to get ready and leave for Tampa shortly...You all have a very happy Thanksgiving Day...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 22, 2018, 02:12:00 PM
Looks like yesterday's photo didn't show up.

(https://i.imgur.com/QQI1FMB.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 22, 2018, 02:50:36 PM
Day 22.

Opening packs of descaling agents at work. Those can be nasty things when you dont have somehing sharp at hand. No problem with Mr. Huntsman.
 
Besides beeing monogamic for the month I had the desire to cheat yesterday. There was my beloved SI sitting on my desk. Oh dudes, that was a hard moment. Maybe
I am not made for the MC club....  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 22, 2018, 04:51:29 PM
 Day 22 :

Getting Thanksgiving started with a good breakfast. Pen blade got used to liberate the good stuff from it's plastic wrapper.

(https://i.imgur.com/BLUiAfO.jpg)


Happy Thanksgiving to awl!  :2tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 22, 2018, 04:58:06 PM
Same to you Nix and all here! :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 22, 2018, 05:25:05 PM
Have  SAKfull day everyone!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 22, 2018, 10:24:00 PM
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you on the other side of the pond. I've been getting ready for Christmas and Jelly Red Huntsman opened the delivery of Christmas Cards
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 22, 2018, 10:38:50 PM
Cheers, Bill.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 23, 2018, 12:03:24 AM
Just got back and it’s Granny time!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 23, 2018, 12:05:27 AM
Day 22 :

Getting Thanksgiving started with a good breakfast. Pen blade got used to liberate the good stuff from it's plastic wrapper.

(https://i.imgur.com/BLUiAfO.jpg)


Happy Thanksgiving to awl!  :2tu:
Thick sliced bacon...the best!  :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 23, 2018, 12:23:28 AM
 :ahhh

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 23, 2018, 01:12:52 AM
Bacon And Huntsman!   :woohoo:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 23, 2018, 01:36:30 AM
Day 22 (continued):


And now a Dutch_Tooler test:

(https://i.imgur.com/HHw3PxX.jpg)


PASS!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 23, 2018, 02:32:46 AM
DAY 19

Huntsman, and origami ninja stars :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 23, 2018, 03:01:20 AM
Happy Thanksgiving! I tried in vain to be allowed to use the can opener, but wasn't. Last time I heavily used the can opener tool was when buying a store brand version of Chef Boyardee and Spahgetti-O's, which unlike the real thing, used regular type cans. Every time I opened up a can of stuff to heat it up, I used my SAK. Never figured out how to use manual or electric standard can openers. But the SAK is second nature.

Today, can opener SD tip trying to repair an old tape measure (made a mess out of it) and scissors.

Ambulance was a promo for our now former volunteer rescue squad. These were sold to raise funding and replicates one they used to take to local fairs (which was originally a Princeton WV unit that never saw use here, but their first ambulance was a cool-looking IH Travelall based rig) .They ran into financial difficulties a couple years ago, as did the one in the neighboring town, and the county had to bail them out. They're now Tazewell County EMS Station 1.

(https://i.imgur.com/mEeq1hL.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 23, 2018, 03:10:08 AM
Great posts and photo’s...and a cool looking ambulance!  :like:  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 23, 2018, 03:55:41 AM
Day 22
Happy Thanksgiving to all of us in the United States.  Happy Thursday to the rest of you.  Getting ready for a feast here.  Had two smokers going and, at the time of the photo, getting ready to fire up the turkey fryer.  The menu included pork belly, two standing rib roasts, a duck, a fried turkey, ham, green beens, grilled asparagus with a coconut dressing, green been casserole, stuffing, mashed summer squash, potatoes with cheese, pumpkin and apple pies, and of course we had cranberry sauce, but it was from a can. My mother's home made cranberry sauce is so much better.  I ate hours ago and I just got home. I'm still so stuffed my belly feels like a basketball.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 23, 2018, 05:06:49 AM
Awesome, Alan!

(http://madogre.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/new-were-not-worthy-gif-474.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 23, 2018, 06:15:22 AM
Thanks Nix. :hatsoff:  I forgot to mention, I used the main blade of the Huntsman to open the bag of Hickory chunks. :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 23, 2018, 12:59:19 PM
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day.  Did nothig really, Huntsman had a holiday too.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 23, 2018, 01:03:59 PM
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving Day.  Did nothig really, Huntsman had a holiday too.
To busy eating some great food...think my Huntsman did an apple last night after I got back to the house.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 23, 2018, 04:20:04 PM
Nice job everyone!  I took the saw out on this cold Fall day and cut into a log.  Superb as always! 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 23, 2018, 04:25:02 PM
That log never saw your Huntsman coming Barry ! Proper Job  :cheers:

I'm struggling to work out how to start on my banana with my opener  :think:

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 23, 2018, 04:27:52 PM
 :cheers: Phil!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 23, 2018, 04:28:06 PM
It's a job for the can opener, Bill.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 23, 2018, 04:30:33 PM
I think you are going to need a bigger SAK, Barry.....

(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRo8JEfh8H4xZnFUHx7TPVc5pREXo8yPlXluqGkZfzvTNlLGh4b)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 23, 2018, 04:32:35 PM
 :rofl: :like:. I think you're right buddy!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 23, 2018, 05:13:28 PM
Now that Nix, is the sort of cutlass blade that Captain Hook would have on his Huntsman  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 23, 2018, 05:16:29 PM
:cheers: Phil!

Thank you Barry.

By the way I found a way into the banana but now my scissors are all gunked up  :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 23, 2018, 06:59:08 PM
Another easy day today! Still recouping from yesterdays great food and family get together!  :woohoo:

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 23, 2018, 08:02:30 PM
DAY 20

On duty with the huntsman and my faithful 110
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 23, 2018, 08:03:20 PM
Day 22 :

Getting Thanksgiving started with a good breakfast. Pen blade got used to liberate the good stuff from it's plastic wrapper.

(https://i.imgur.com/BLUiAfO.jpg)


Happy Thanksgiving to awl!  :2tu:

 :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 23, 2018, 08:14:54 PM
Well, seeing as we seem to be on a food roll at the moment ... I  bought some Rutland Red Leicester cheese from the supermarket today ... and because you obviously* look at the web site for the cheesemaker afterwards  :facepalm: found this from the same dairy ....

* yep, I can't explain it either  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 23, 2018, 08:49:04 PM
Day 23 already.

Did a walk with my girlfriend and daughter to one of the hills surrounding our town above the river. On three of them were old fortifications of the slavic people settling here 1500 years ago. This is one of them, an egg shaped wall and trench of about 50x150m. You can still see some holes in the ground about 5-6m in diameter from dug in houses of that era. The whole thing was abandoned about 1000 years ago when christianization started and a monastery was founded here, the town began to build, silver was found.

Lots of beechnuts to eat, and some chestnuts. Deer is sleeping here too. Many of small depressions with removed debris.

Of course
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 23, 2018, 08:51:27 PM
Day 23 already.

Did a walk with my girlfriend and daughter to one of the hills surrounding our town above the river. On three of them were old fortifications of the slavic people settling here 1500 years ago. This is one of them, an egg shaped wall and trench of about 50x150m. You can still see some holes in the ground about 5-6m in diameter from dug in houses of that era. The whole thing was abandoned about 1000 years ago when christianization started and a monastery was founded here, the town began to build, silver was found.

Lots of beechnuts to eat, and some chestnuts. Deer is sleeping here too. Many of small depressions with removed debris.

Of course

Fascinating and lovely pictures there Shuya - top notch  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 23, 2018, 09:02:07 PM
Day 22
Happy Thanksgiving to all of us in the United States.  Happy Thursday to the rest of you.  Getting ready for a feast here.  Had two smokers going and, at the time of the photo, getting ready to fire up the turkey fryer.  The menu included pork belly, two standing rib roasts, a duck, a fried turkey, ham, green beens, grilled asparagus with a coconut dressing, green been casserole, stuffing, mashed summer squash, potatoes with cheese, pumpkin and apple pies, and of course we had cranberry sauce, but it was from a can. My mother's home made cranberry sauce is so much better.  I ate hours ago and I just got home. I'm still so stuffed my belly feels like a basketball.

Wow Alan....  :ahhh

(https://media.giphy.com/media/xUPOqFeSXVBK6mCQUM/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 23, 2018, 09:06:24 PM
That log never saw your Huntsman coming Barry ! Proper Job  :cheers:

I'm struggling to work out how to start on my banana with my opener  :think:

It's a Marine. It will find a way  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 23, 2018, 09:10:16 PM
Well, seeing as we seem to be on a food roll at the moment ... I  bought some Rutland Red Leicester cheese from the supermarket today ... and because you obviously* look at the web site for the cheesemaker afterwards  :facepalm: found this from the same dairy ....

* yep, I can't explain it either  :think:

That I've never seen before  :o
But I think it's worth a try  :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 23, 2018, 09:12:43 PM
Day 23 already.

Did a walk with my girlfriend and daughter to one of the hills surrounding our town above the river. On three of them were old fortifications of the slavic people settling here 1500 years ago. This is one of them, an egg shaped wall and trench of about 50x150m. You can still see some holes in the ground about 5-6m in diameter from dug in houses of that era. The whole thing was abandoned about 1000 years ago when christianization started and a monastery was founded here, the town began to build, silver was found.

Lots of beechnuts to eat, and some chestnuts. Deer is sleeping here too. Many of small depressions with removed debris.

Of course

Fascinating and lovely pictures there Shuya - top notch  :tu:

 :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 23, 2018, 10:00:18 PM
Day 23
The SAK scissors are sharp but it still took a long time to cut up all of that cypress for garden mulch. :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 23, 2018, 11:43:23 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/xeufDYO.jpg)





Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 23, 2018, 11:45:59 PM
Day 23 :

I followed Shuya's example and, for Black Friday,.....ran for the hills!

(https://i.imgur.com/k7pcC9e.jpg)


Temps were hovering around the freezing point today, but it seemed like a good day for a hike. The forecast was calling for a snowstorm this evening, and I thought I'd grab a bit of sunshine while I could.

The Huntsman came along, her set off by some wildly orange lichens:

(https://i.imgur.com/Cgq9KPU.jpg)


The trail wound up around a 'mountain'. We had had a bit of graupel last night and the trail was a bit icy in spots. I was very glad to have brought a hiking staff along.

(https://i.imgur.com/rlVkYsb.jpg)


I got a little bit lost, which is always fun. The hike ended up being closer to 5 hours (I had told Mrs Nix 2 hours), but she knew I was going to wander about a little and wasn't concerned. The Huntsman got used to open a trail snack (these are pretty good):

(https://i.imgur.com/BEN3yd3.jpg)


As the day wore on, it was evident that the storm was starting to form up and roll in. No snow yet, but it's gone cloudy now. I'd lay even money on waking up to a fresh 2" of snow in the morning.

(https://i.imgur.com/N4pii0y.jpg)

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 24, 2018, 12:02:06 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/xeufDYO.jpg)

That's cool Cody  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 24, 2018, 12:04:40 AM
Day 23 :

I followed Shuya's example and, for Black Friday,.....ran for the hills!

(https://i.imgur.com/k7pcC9e.jpg)


Temps were hovering around the freezing point today, but it seemed like a good day for a hike. The forecast was calling for a snowstorm this evening, and I thought I'd grab a bit of sunshine while I could.

The Huntsman came along, her set off by some wildly orange lichens:

(https://i.imgur.com/Cgq9KPU.jpg)


The trail wound up around a 'mountain'. We had had a bit of graupel last night and the trail was a bit icy in spots. I was very glad to have brought a hiking staff along.

(https://i.imgur.com/rlVkYsb.jpg)


I got a little bit lost, which is always fun. The hike ended up being closer to 5 hours (I had told Mrs Nix 2 hours), but she knew I was going to wander about a little and wasn't concerned. The Huntsman got used to open a trail snack (these are pretty good):

(https://i.imgur.com/BEN3yd3.jpg)


As the day wore on, it was evident that the storm was starting to form up and roll in. No snow yet, but it's gone cloudy now. I'd lay even money on waking up to a fresh 2" of snow in the morning.

(https://i.imgur.com/N4pii0y.jpg)

An opportunity well taken Jack.
My wife would have called the head of state already though :facepalm:
I appreciate you taken the time to snap a set of great pictures too  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 24, 2018, 12:06:09 AM
Day 23
The SAK scissors are sharp but it still took a long time to cut up all of that cypress for garden mulch. :D

No doubt a SAK's scissors can do that.
But how's your thumb Alan?  :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 24, 2018, 01:49:24 AM
Thanks, Matt.

A fun day out.

A couple of highlights: saw a flock of Clark's Nutcrackers working it's way through the pines (not my photo):

(https://cdn.audubon.org/cdn/farfuture/rZl91JICFHNIoyzWOkUUkk-1bo42EM0RUzJ0VcGE0NM/mtime:1422550103/sites/default/files/Clark%2527s_Nutcracker_m51-1-001_l_1.jpg)

Also kicked up a young, but healthy, 2x2 mule deer buck. He dashed off 25 yards and then stopped to check me out. Unsure what a person would be doing back in the hills in just a t-shirt when a Winter storm was rolling in. (Again, not my photo)

(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/2x2-mule-deer-buck-j-l-woody-wooden.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 24, 2018, 01:52:44 AM
Great posts and photos!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fuzzbucket on November 24, 2018, 12:39:17 PM
Thanks, Matt.

A fun day out.

A couple of highlights: saw a flock of Clark's Nutcrackers working it's way through the pines (not my photo):

(https://cdn.audubon.org/cdn/farfuture/rZl91JICFHNIoyzWOkUUkk-1bo42EM0RUzJ0VcGE0NM/mtime:1422550103/sites/default/files/Clark%2527s_Nutcracker_m51-1-001_l_1.jpg)

Also kicked up a young, but healthy, 2x2 mule deer buck. He dashed off 25 yards and then stopped to check me out. Unsure what a person would be doing back in the hills in just a t-shirt when a Winter storm was rolling in. (Again, not my photo)

(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/2x2-mule-deer-buck-j-l-woody-wooden.jpg)

I was in the woods on Vancouver Island years ago, I turned around and there was a deer standing right behind me, completely oblivious to me - it doesn't sound like much, but it was a really strange experience. Glad it wasn't a cougar or a bear.  :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 24, 2018, 01:55:42 PM
Good morning Huntsmen!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on November 24, 2018, 02:28:21 PM
Thanks, Matt.

A fun day out.

A couple of highlights: saw a flock of Clark's Nutcrackers working it's way through the pines (not my photo):

(https://cdn.audubon.org/cdn/farfuture/rZl91JICFHNIoyzWOkUUkk-1bo42EM0RUzJ0VcGE0NM/mtime:1422550103/sites/default/files/Clark%2527s_Nutcracker_m51-1-001_l_1.jpg)

Also kicked up a young, but healthy, 2x2 mule deer buck. He dashed off 25 yards and then stopped to check me out. Unsure what a person would be doing back in the hills in just a t-shirt when a Winter storm was rolling in. (Again, not my photo)

(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/2x2-mule-deer-buck-j-l-woody-wooden.jpg)

I was in the woods on Vancouver Island years ago, I turned around and there was a deer standing right behind me, completely oblivious to me - it doesn't sound like much, but it was a really strange experience. Glad it wasn't a cougar or a bear.  :ahhh

well, I'd prefer that the cougar or bear was unaware of me standing behind them, than me being unaware that there's a bear or cougar standing right behind me!  :dunno: :D

excellent shots Nix!
I like lichens a lot and always feel the need to touch them  :D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 24, 2018, 02:40:44 PM
Thanks, Matt.

A fun day out.

A couple of highlights: saw a flock of Clark's Nutcrackers working it's way through the pines (not my photo):

(https://cdn.audubon.org/cdn/farfuture/rZl91JICFHNIoyzWOkUUkk-1bo42EM0RUzJ0VcGE0NM/mtime:1422550103/sites/default/files/Clark%2527s_Nutcracker_m51-1-001_l_1.jpg)

Also kicked up a young, but healthy, 2x2 mule deer buck. He dashed off 25 yards and then stopped to check me out. Unsure what a person would be doing back in the hills in just a t-shirt when a Winter storm was rolling in. (Again, not my photo)

(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/2x2-mule-deer-buck-j-l-woody-wooden.jpg)

I was in the woods on Vancouver Island years ago, I turned around and there was a deer standing right behind me, completely oblivious to me - it doesn't sound like much, but it was a really strange experience. Glad it wasn't a cougar or a bear.  :ahhh
Definitely glad it wasn’t a BEAR!  :oops:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fuzzbucket on November 24, 2018, 02:49:45 PM
Thanks, Matt.

A fun day out.

A couple of highlights: saw a flock of Clark's Nutcrackers working it's way through the pines (not my photo):

(https://cdn.audubon.org/cdn/farfuture/rZl91JICFHNIoyzWOkUUkk-1bo42EM0RUzJ0VcGE0NM/mtime:1422550103/sites/default/files/Clark%2527s_Nutcracker_m51-1-001_l_1.jpg)

Also kicked up a young, but healthy, 2x2 mule deer buck. He dashed off 25 yards and then stopped to check me out. Unsure what a person would be doing back in the hills in just a t-shirt when a Winter storm was rolling in. (Again, not my photo)

(https://images.fineartamerica.com/images-medium-large-5/2x2-mule-deer-buck-j-l-woody-wooden.jpg)

I was in the woods on Vancouver Island years ago, I turned around and there was a deer standing right behind me, completely oblivious to me - it doesn't sound like much, but it was a really strange experience. Glad it wasn't a cougar or a bear.  :ahhh

well, I'd prefer that the cougar or bear was unaware of me standing behind them, than me being unaware that there's a bear or cougar standing right behind me!  :dunno: :D

excellent shots Nix!
I like lichens a lot and always feel the need to touch them  :D

Definitely glad it wasn’t a BEAR!  :oops:

Actually, also really glad there wasn't a shootist on the other side of the deer, now I come to think of it...  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 24, 2018, 03:14:02 PM
Great pics everyone!!  Mine helped fix breakfast, using the main blade to open packages.  I need to run to the hills!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 24, 2018, 03:22:32 PM
Actually, also really glad there wasn't a shootist on the other side of the deer, now I come to think of it...  :think:

That was a bit of a thought for me too, Fuzzy. For that reason I carried a small red day pack and wore a bright blue t-shirt.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 24, 2018, 03:34:04 PM
Actually, also really glad there wasn't a shootist on the other side of the deer, now I come to think of it...  :think:

That was a bit of a thought for me too, Fuzzy. For that reason I carried a small red day pack and wore a bright blue t-shirt.  :tu:
I was wondering about something...are you carrying a sidearm when you go out into the woods? I do.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 24, 2018, 04:54:25 PM
Hedging my bets for Jelly Red Saturday
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 24, 2018, 04:55:57 PM
Great pics everyone!!  Mine helped fix breakfast, using the main blade to open packages.  I need to run to the hills!

Sounds tasty and worth every bit of the exercise  :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 24, 2018, 05:25:57 PM
Out and about today...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 24, 2018, 06:25:05 PM
Out and about today...
:like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 24, 2018, 06:28:30 PM
Nice pics today everyone  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 24, 2018, 06:43:53 PM
Day 24.

Household duties, bad rainy weather. Not much to cut today.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on November 24, 2018, 08:10:50 PM

Definitely glad it wasn’t a BEAR!  :oops:

well some bears are worse than others  :dunno:

(https://i.imgur.com/NfCsrZJ.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 24, 2018, 08:14:49 PM
(https://media.giphy.com/media/dzoRHDPScwgiA/giphy.gif)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 24, 2018, 08:45:09 PM
I was wondering about something...are you carrying a sidearm when you go out into the woods? I do.

Depends, Ray.

Black bears and Mountain Lions have been spotted in this area. (And in my back yard.) Some people carry 'Bear Spray', a few handguns.

Rightly or wrongly, black bears and lions don't excite me much, so on this last hike, I carried........a hiking stick.

However! When I go to places that are known for grizzly sightings, especially during hunting season, when inadvertent confrontation is more likely, I do carry either bear spray or a .44 Magnum. (Sometimes a .45LC with hot loads.) Honestly, I have more faith in the handguns, but some places (Wildlife refuges) don't allow firearms.

I've never seen a lion in the wild (My wife has.). All my bear encounters developed and resolved very quickly, and without incident. Fortunately. So....I have mixed thoughts on the whole subject. Still, it's easy to carry a .44, and a tool is a tool.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 24, 2018, 09:05:49 PM
I was wondering about something...are you carrying a sidearm when you go out into the woods? I do.

Depends, Ray.

Black bears and Mountain Lions have been spotted in this area. (And in my back yard.) Some people carry 'Bear Spray', a few handguns.

Rightly or wrongly, black bears and lions don't excite me much, so on this last hike, I carried........a hiking stick.

However! When I go to places that are known for grizzly sightings, especially during hunting season, when inadvertent confrontation is more likely, I do carry either bear spray or a .44 Magnum. (Sometimes a .45LC with hot loads.) Honestly, I have more faith in the handguns, but some places (Wildlife refuges) don't allow firearms.

I've never seen a lion in the wild (My wife has.). All my bear encounters developed and resolved very quickly, and without incident. Fortunately. So....I have mixed thoughts on the whole subject. Still, it's easy to carry a .44, and a tool is a tool.
I agree...a last resort. Revolver is my first choice and the minimum is a 45LC, 41 or 44 Magnum. With an auto a 10mm. They are a tool. There if you need it. Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 24, 2018, 09:18:54 PM
Day 24 :

Yesterday's predicted snow......

(https://i.imgur.com/GWA1eqe.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 24, 2018, 09:20:02 PM

well some Bears are worse than others  :dunno:



 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 24, 2018, 09:24:23 PM
Day 24 :

Yesterday's predicted snow......

(https://i.imgur.com/GWA1eqe.jpg)
Nice... :like: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 24, 2018, 09:25:38 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 25, 2018, 12:09:48 AM
Day 21 :multi:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 25, 2018, 01:18:47 AM
Day 21 :multi:
   :tu:   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 25, 2018, 01:19:34 AM
A man after my own heart, there, Spartan.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 25, 2018, 01:48:13 AM
Saw and hook today. I also finally found my missing Sebertool M3 I've been carrying with it most of the challenge. That handled a recessed Phillips screw on a drawer the can opener couldn't get.

Lesney Matchbox No. 61 Alvis Stalwart. This was a piece I restored. This was mint, save a few dings and a few missing tires. I had another, in rough shape, missing tarp, and some of the wheels and tires melted. I took the good tires off that and put it onto the better one. Between these two, I have about $3 invested, as opposed to $15 for one in comparable shape to my results. I've done all sorts of research and can't really find any evidence of British Petroleum using Stalwarts for oil exploration, but it seems plausible.


(https://i.imgur.com/EgfdjfY.jpg)

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 25, 2018, 02:15:01 AM
Nice posts and photos!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 25, 2018, 02:29:16 AM
Day 24
Time for new tags for the cats. The can opener spread the key rings on their collars much easier than I could have done without it.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 25, 2018, 03:59:28 AM
Day 24
Time for new tags for the cats. The can opener spread the key rings on their collars much easier than I could have done without it.
Good one AK, sometimes the fingers just cant.....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 25, 2018, 08:52:46 AM
Saw and hook today. I also finally found my missing Sebertool M3 I've been carrying with it most of the challenge. That handled a recessed Phillips screw on a drawer the can opener couldn't get.

Lesney Matchbox No. 61 Alvis Stalwart. This was a piece I restored. This was mint, save a few dings and a few missing tires. I had another, in rough shape, missing tarp, and some of the wheels and tires melted. I took the good tires off that and put it onto the better one. Between these two, I have about $3 invested, as opposed to $15 for one in comparable shape to my results. I've done all sorts of research and can't really find any evidence of British Petroleum using Stalwarts for oil exploration, but it seems plausible.


(https://i.imgur.com/EgfdjfY.jpg)

Like the Stolly there Cody. Had one when I was young and it was a favourite Matchbox vehicle for its space age shape. I believe the exhausts stand in the middle of the loading bay and get very hot. Whether that's a great idea for a flammable load is worth thinking through .... I'm sure BP knew what they were doing :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 25, 2018, 12:50:21 PM
White Huntsman today with my Rambler
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 25, 2018, 01:11:51 PM
Good morning Huntsmen (Huntsman women?)
Dress pants today so the ti pocket clip will cone in handy.... :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 25, 2018, 03:19:08 PM
Morning, peeps.

Alan, great use for the can opener. Good way to save yourself a broken nail.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 25, 2018, 03:38:26 PM
Good morning everyone...another great day...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 25, 2018, 04:30:02 PM
Been out for a walk in the woods. A couple of families of Long Tailed Tits were working their way through the trees. It's clearly a good time for fungi because there were various fruiting bodies throughout the wood. Also came across a holly tree awash with vibrant red berries. This always beats a good day in the office whatever the weather.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 25, 2018, 04:34:08 PM
Been out for a walk in the woods. A couple of families of Long Tailed Tits were working there way through the trees. It's clearly a good time for fungi because there were various fruiting bodies throughout the wood. Also came across a holly tree awash with vibrant red berries. This always beats a good day in the office whatever the weather.
:iagree: The outdoors will always beat any day in the office.
Oh, great photo’s also!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 25, 2018, 05:05:39 PM
Been out for a walk in the woods. A couple of families of Long Tailed Tits were working there way through the trees. It's clearly a good time for fungi because there were various fruiting bodies throughout the wood. Also came across a holly tree awash with vibrant red berries. This always beats a good day in the office whatever the weather.
:iagree: The outdoors will always beat any day in the office.
Oh, great photo’s also!

Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 25, 2018, 06:04:31 PM
Day 25.
Dayhike with family. Found an old boundary stone with a royal sign. These were build about 300-350 years ago and usually showed the borders of the royal forest, that means royal hunting grounds.

Later that day gathered mistletoe, saw usage.
And beautiful sunset.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 25, 2018, 06:07:36 PM
Nice pics again guys  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 25, 2018, 06:24:59 PM
Day 25.
Dayhike with family. Found an old boundary stone with a royal sign. These were build about 300-350 years ago and usually showed the borders of the royal forest, that means royal hunting grounds.

Later that day gathered mistletoe, saw usage.
And beautiful sunset.
A royal boundary stone! Now that is a cool find! These are one of the things that make the outdoors so much fun.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 25, 2018, 07:25:52 PM
Great shots, Shuya!

Love that old marker stone!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 25, 2018, 08:26:49 PM
Great shots, Shuya!

Love that old marker stone!
:iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 25, 2018, 08:29:02 PM
Saw day today.... finally!  We had an ice storm which broke a long branch partially from our Sugar Maple.  Huntsman to the rescue!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 25, 2018, 08:33:32 PM
Good work, Barry!

 :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 25, 2018, 08:45:51 PM
White Huntsman today with my Rambler

Huntsman in Snow-white  :like:
I thought about white scales a few times but always feared them becoming yellow-ish over time?  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 25, 2018, 08:46:45 PM
Been out for a walk in the woods. A couple of families of Long Tailed Tits were working there way through the trees. It's clearly a good time for fungi because there were various fruiting bodies throughout the wood. Also came across a holly tree awash with vibrant red berries. This always beats a good day in the office whatever the weather.
:iagree: The outdoors will always beat any day in the office.
Oh, great photo’s also!

+1  :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 25, 2018, 08:48:33 PM
Day 25.
Dayhike with family. Found an old boundary stone with a royal sign. These were build about 300-350 years ago and usually showed the borders of the royal forest, that means royal hunting grounds.

Later that day gathered mistletoe, saw usage.
And beautiful sunset.

Nice pictures Shuya  :like:
The royal marker stone is great!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on November 25, 2018, 08:51:21 PM
Saw day today.... finally!  We had an ice storm which broke a long branch partially from our Sugar Maple.  Huntsman to the rescue!

Good use of the saw Barry  :tu:
Any plans to tap that Maple for self-made syrup?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 25, 2018, 08:58:46 PM
Saw day today.... finally!  We had an ice storm which broke a long branch partially from our Sugar Maple.  Huntsman to the rescue!

Love the icicles Barry (well from in the warm it's very artistic !)  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 25, 2018, 09:00:57 PM
White Huntsman today with my Rambler

Huntsman in Snow-white  :like:
I thought about white scales a few times but always feared them becoming yellow-ish over time?  :think:

I guess that's a risk I'll just have to take. It's my only White 91mm and it's growing on me
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 25, 2018, 10:47:19 PM
Day 25
Nice work so far today.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 25, 2018, 11:53:26 PM
Day 21 :multi:
   :tu:   :tu:

DAY 21

Thanks brother!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 25, 2018, 11:54:21 PM
A man after my own heart, there, Spartan.  :tu:

Thanks nix! That 110's one of my all time favs :like: :like: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 26, 2018, 12:47:52 AM
Fuji apple time...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 26, 2018, 12:49:21 AM
Saw day today.... finally!  We had an ice storm which broke a long branch partially from our Sugar Maple.  Huntsman to the rescue!
Nice!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 26, 2018, 12:51:41 AM
Day 25
Nice work so far today.  :cheers:
:tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 26, 2018, 12:54:57 AM
Day 21 :multi:
   :tu:   :tu:

DAY 21

Thanks brother!
Nice SAK and a nice Benchmade!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 26, 2018, 02:00:20 AM
Day 25 :

As most of you guys know, I can't do a knife challenge without breaking down a chicken in some way. This challenge would be no exception:

(https://i.imgur.com/qFxO5BQ.jpg)


This nice little 3.5# bird got 'spatchcocked'. The main blade, razor sharp, took out the back bone, clavicles, wishbone, and ribs. This allows the bird to lay nice and flat on the grill:

(https://i.imgur.com/fkOcCiT.jpg)


The SAK did a great job here. When I'm using a big kitchen knife, I often just 'power' though tricky spots. With a more delicate SAK, a little finesse is called for......and the SAK delivers. Taking my time, I worked around joints and tricky spots. The sharp Huntsman easily cut through tendon, meat, and cartilage. No problems.

After the SAK did it's work, the bird got dusted with my Cajun spice blend (I have posted this mix elsewhere on MTo, but I'm happy to shoot the recipe to anyone who needs a good Cajun spice mix.) and grilled for about 45 minutes. Fantastic!

(https://i.imgur.com/nbfjCH8.jpg)


Good job, Huntsman!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 26, 2018, 02:10:26 AM
Day 25 :

As most of you guys know, I can't do a knife challenge without breaking down a chicken in some way. This challenge would be no exception:

(https://i.imgur.com/qFxO5BQ.jpg)


This nice little 3.5# bird got 'spatchcocked'. The main blade, razor sharp, took out the back bone, clavicles, wishbone, and ribs. This allows the bird to lay nice and flat on the grill:

(https://i.imgur.com/fkOcCiT.jpg)


The SAK did a great job here. When I'm using a big kitchen knife, I often just 'power' though tricky spots. With a more delicate SAK, a little finesse is called for......and the SAK delivers. Taking my time, I worked around joints and tricky spots. The sharp Huntsman easily cut through tendon, meat, and cartilage. No problems.

After the SAK did it's work, the bird got dusted with my Cajun spice blend (I have posted this mix elsewhere on MTo, but I'm happy to shoot the recipe to anyone who needs a good Cajun spice mix.) and grilled for about 45 minutes. Fantastic!

(https://i.imgur.com/nbfjCH8.jpg)


Good job, Huntsman!  :tu:
Oh boy, I am hungry again...and that is Cajun...so it is going to be hot... :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 26, 2018, 02:21:41 AM
Working on the Christmas list. The SMKW catalog I blame for most of this hobby. It's when I really started lusting after SAKs, starting with the Equestrian. As a kid, I had the JcPenney and Sears catalogs, now it's the Spyderco, SMKW, and Proto catalogs.

(https://i.imgur.com/2P3cWa5.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 26, 2018, 02:29:43 AM
Good night Huntsman crew, and watch out for that SMK works catalogue..... :whistle:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 26, 2018, 02:31:33 AM
Good night Huntsman crew, and watch out for that SMK works catalogue..... :whistle:
Good night!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 26, 2018, 02:35:59 AM
Oh boy, I am hungry again...and that is Cajun...so it is going to be hot... :like: :cheers:

It's got a bit of kick..... >:D
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 26, 2018, 02:55:25 AM
Oh boy, I am hungry again...and that is Cajun...so it is going to be hot... :like: :cheers:

It's got a bit of kick..... >:D
If it has a bit of kick...I can always bite back!   :woohoo:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 26, 2018, 04:51:21 AM
That's what I do!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 26, 2018, 05:44:18 AM
I hope that chicken was as good as it looked.  I would appreciate you reposting the recipe for the rub. :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: RF52 on November 26, 2018, 07:42:22 AM
I hope that chicken was as good as it looked.  I would appreciate you reposting the recipe for the rub. :like:
+1 :cheers:

Sent fra min FRD-L09 via Tapatalk

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 26, 2018, 01:53:32 PM
Good morning Huntsmen people!
Actually used the pen in the plus scale yesterday...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 26, 2018, 02:03:49 PM
Some refreshments at a family gathering! 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 26, 2018, 02:06:20 PM
Good morning Huntsmen people!
Actually used the pen in the plus scale yesterday...
Cool.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 26, 2018, 03:59:59 PM
I hope that chicken was as good as it looked.  I would appreciate you reposting the recipe for the rub. :like:


Mrs Nix: "This chicken is amazing!"

Spice mix recipe sent by PM.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 26, 2018, 04:29:14 PM
Got the PM. Thank you Nix.  I can't wait to try it out.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 26, 2018, 04:53:26 PM
Figure I better take care of this one, just in case!  :climber:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 26, 2018, 07:43:12 PM
Day 26

Buisy day, so a fast snap has to do it.
Killed fruits, other than that quiet day.

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 26, 2018, 08:46:16 PM
Day 26

Buisy day, so a fast snap has to do it.
Killed fruits, other than that quiet day.
Traditional red here, but likin' that black!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Tribull on November 26, 2018, 09:36:26 PM
Red, I just got today, and a desert camo in the mail.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 26, 2018, 10:10:01 PM
White with my Fenix E99Ti for some variety now the darker nights are here
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 26, 2018, 10:57:09 PM
Day 26:

Funny thing there, FB. I just put a fresh AAA in the Lumitop that rides around with my Huntsman.

(https://i.imgur.com/ixdfMSK.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 26, 2018, 11:45:34 PM
DAY 22 :multi:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 26, 2018, 11:54:40 PM
Day 26:

Funny thing there, FB. I just put a fresh AAA in the Lumitop that rides around with my Huntsman.

(https://i.imgur.com/ixdfMSK.jpg)

Nice pairing there Nix. Dig that Lumitop. :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 26, 2018, 11:57:01 PM
DAY 22 :multi:

Very  :multi: :cheers: S19
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 27, 2018, 12:10:05 AM
Day 26
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 27, 2018, 12:12:36 AM
Day 26
Fishing swivel AK?
Never thought of that one!    :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 27, 2018, 01:24:57 AM
Good idea!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 27, 2018, 02:17:45 AM
Great posts, photos and usages!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 27, 2018, 02:31:33 AM
 :hatsoff: The fishing swivel adds very little length, and allows the key ring to sit flat in my pocket.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 27, 2018, 02:40:55 AM
After my apple...unpacking Christmas boxes sealed with duct tape...and other packages. Busy day.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 27, 2018, 02:41:15 AM
:hatsoff: The fishing swivel adds very little length, and allows the key ring to sit flat in my pocket.

Great idea, Alan.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 27, 2018, 03:10:10 AM
Fixed my trusty GD8200's internet connection, after almost 4 months of disuse. I've narrowed it down to two things being the cause, it originally being on the 2.4GHZ connection on the router (which is the same as the wireless mice AND the telephones, as well as a couple RC cars I've got) or maybe Comcast updated the gateway's firmware to allow it to work--in fact, the customer service rep said he had the same problem with his laptop and that particular Arris gateway.

I hated to explore replacing this laptop. While outdated, it handled everything I threw at it, and it had a beast of a processor (i7).   I updated to Windows 10 thinking that was part of the problem, which it still might be, but I'm missing 7 that was on it. That was one of the things I liked about it. The other laptop (my grandmother's actually) and the desktop both ran on 10.


(https://i.imgur.com/FIrypvE.jpg)




Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 27, 2018, 11:12:05 AM
With my 3D and 2AA Maglites. The incandescents don't hold a candle ((forgive the pun) to the LED Fenix frankly but I still like 'em
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 27, 2018, 11:17:33 AM
Good morning Huntsmen... :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 27, 2018, 02:18:42 PM
Good morning! We have a little cold snap here, currently 50 degrees! Sunday is back into the 80’s. Will be going to Hobby Lobby for some Christmas lights to replace broken ones.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 27, 2018, 03:19:53 PM
The incandescents don't hold a candle ((forgive the pun) to the LED Fenix frankly but I still like 'em

Groan...... :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 27, 2018, 04:26:36 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 27, 2018, 04:27:55 PM
Took the Sheepdogs out for a walk and got a pic. 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 27, 2018, 04:44:22 PM
Took the Sheepdogs out for a walk and got a pic.
Nice photo  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 27, 2018, 04:51:41 PM
Took the Sheepdogs out for a walk and got a pic.

How old are the puppies now, Barry? 14? 18 months?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 27, 2018, 05:39:56 PM
Nice pics again today  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 27, 2018, 06:48:46 PM
Day 27
I sharpened a pencil today.  :woohoo:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 27, 2018, 07:48:56 PM
Day 27.

Brace yourself, winter christmas is coming!
Huntsman supervising unpacking the first decoration.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 27, 2018, 10:18:33 PM
DAY 23
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 28, 2018, 12:03:30 AM
Day 27:

A busy day running errands....but not the sort that require a SAK.....

(https://i.imgur.com/gLWDHN7.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 28, 2018, 12:08:03 AM
Killing fruit and packages today!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 28, 2018, 01:50:02 AM
Day 27:

A busy day running errands....but not the sort that require a SAK.....

(https://i.imgur.com/gLWDHN7.jpg)
Same here...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 28, 2018, 01:51:33 AM
Day 27
I sharpened a pencil today.  :woohoo:
Cool, but I keep my small blade untouched for ??
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 28, 2018, 02:01:20 AM
Used the small blade for opening this package, which contained another knife with scissors, the Schrade USA 106OT "Granddad's". And the scissors are just as good as Vic's. I have an idea these are Adler-made scissors in this unit. Only made 4 years (1990-1994), they are hard to find, let alone cheap. This one cost me under $20.

v]blob:https://imgur.com/0269bda0-91bb-4312-871b-5ce6e0a2039b
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Serena on November 28, 2018, 08:39:57 AM
Don't use it every day because this knife is on my duty belt, but took it out today because I needed the needle.
It's perfect for poking in those little reset holes.
My Hue Dimmer Switch is working again.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 28, 2018, 01:19:07 PM
Dang it: The photo from last night didn't show up again.

(https://i.imgur.com/BtBwLBb.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 28, 2018, 02:40:08 PM
Yum yum
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 28, 2018, 06:25:17 PM
Yum yum

Now that looks very nice Ray any chance you could post some across the pond ?  :drool:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 28, 2018, 06:27:04 PM
Day 28

Another fine spelt and white flour mix loaf. Bit too fresh for the Huntsmans saw !
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 28, 2018, 06:31:50 PM
Someone gave me one of those cakes a couple of years ago and it was really good.  Hope you enjoy it.  The fresh bread looks good too. You guys are making me hungry. :drool:

Day 28
Cutting down more of the insidious weed, Brazilian Pepper. It's a constant fight to keep this stuff from spreading and taking over the yard.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 28, 2018, 06:52:03 PM
  Thanks Ray!  No Nix, the one is pushing 3 and the other 2 1/2 years old.  I don't know where the time goes!
 :facepalm:

Tame day EDC wise.  Took a pic with my cold weather boots.
Took the Sheepdogs out for a walk and got a pic.

How old are the puppies now, Barry? 14? 18 months?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 28, 2018, 07:09:22 PM
Day 28.

Evening duty: cut down several cartboardboxes so they fit into the bin.

2 more days to go... :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 28, 2018, 08:27:36 PM
Day 28

Another fine spelt and white flour mix loaf. Bit too fresh for the Huntsmans saw !
Your’s looks great too... :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 28, 2018, 08:29:09 PM
Someone gave me one of those cakes a couple of years ago and it was really good.  Hope you enjoy it.  The fresh bread looks good too. You guys are making me hungry. :drool:

Day 28
Cutting down more of the insidious weed, Brazilian Pepper. It's a constant fight to keep this stuff from spreading and taking over the yard.
Excellent usage!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 28, 2018, 08:30:35 PM
  Thanks Ray!  No Nix, the one is pushing 3 and the other 2 1/2 years old.  I don't know where the time goes!
 :facepalm:

Tame day EDC wise.  Took a pic with my cold weather boots.
Took the Sheepdogs out for a walk and got a pic.

How old are the puppies now, Barry? 14? 18 months?
Nice boots there, perfect for cold snowy wet weather!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 28, 2018, 08:33:22 PM
Day 28.

Evening duty: cut down several cartboardboxes so they fit into the bin.

2 more days to go... :salute:
If this is from work, is it a daily thing and if so how well does the SAK hold up on sharpness??? Just wondering.  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 28, 2018, 08:40:39 PM
Excellent pics and uses today  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 28, 2018, 09:12:09 PM
Thank Ray and Speedo. Although there's only two days to go of the Challenge I've thoroughly enjoyed getting carrying a Huntsman again. It's quite carryable and not too thick in a pocket with a great range of tools for work & pleasure. The Challenge has reminded me why it is such a favourite here and rightly so. Hats off to the very capable Huntsman  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 28, 2018, 09:17:32 PM
Thank Ray and Speedo. Although there's only two days to go of the Challenge I've thoroughly enjoyed getting carrying a Huntsman again. It's quite carryable and not too thick in a pocket with a great range of tools for work & pleasure. The Challenge has reminded me why it is such a favourite here and rightly so. Hats off to the very capable Huntsman  :hatsoff:
It has been fun! And learning about the SAK thru use makes you aware of the pro’s and con’s of it.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 28, 2018, 11:06:12 PM
Day 28:

A little fly tying today. Huntsman's scissors sat in for the usual pair. I've used Vic scissors for this in the past, they work well.   :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/x1OBUBZ.jpg)

(sorry, not the best focus there....)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 28, 2018, 11:29:18 PM
DAY 24
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 28, 2018, 11:49:08 PM
Thank Ray and Speedo. Although there's only two days to go of the Challenge I've thoroughly enjoyed getting carrying a Huntsman again. It's quite carryable and not too thick in a pocket with a great range of tools for work & pleasure. The Challenge has reminded me why it is such a favourite here and rightly so. Hats off to the very capable Huntsman  :hatsoff:
It has been fun! And learning about the SAK thru use makes you aware of the pro’s and con’s of it.  :cheers:
the only 'con' I guess is the saw? Not outdoors much so no current need, but always thinking... never know...  :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 12:11:10 AM
Day 28:

A little fly tying today. Huntsman's scissors sat in for the usual pair. I've used Vic scissors for this in the past, they work well.   :tu:

(https://i.imgur.com/x1OBUBZ.jpg)

(sorry, not the best focus there....)
Good enough  - no worry’s and my favorite type of fishing!  :like: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 12:12:35 AM
Another Fuji and super sweet! Packages for dinner...

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 29, 2018, 12:32:54 AM
I'm beginning to think Ray believes SAK stands for "Serial Apple Killer."   :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 29, 2018, 12:43:18 AM
I'm beginning to think Ray believes SAK stands for "Serial Apple Killer."   :think:
   :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 12:53:51 AM
I'm beginning to think Ray believes SAK stands for "Serial Apple Killer."   :think:

I'm beginning to think Ray believes SAK stands for "Serial Apple Killer."   :think:
   :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
When we were stationed at Fairchild AFB, we lived next to a apple orchard...the owner was really great and let us go crazy there...one of my favorite memories.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 29, 2018, 01:22:29 AM
WIth Tomica 102: Hitachi EH3500 ACII. One of the heaviest 3" models in my collection--it weighs the same, if not more than the Huntsman. It's personally one of my favorite pieces. 

(https://i.imgur.com/7Fk6PLk.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 29, 2018, 02:02:41 AM
I  :like: it Cody!!  This has been a great time for me too!  I have come to realize that all I ever really needed in a SAK I had all along with my first one.  I have so many memories with this knife.  In all honesty, it's been more than I've needed in this challenge, but it's sure great to have along! 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 29, 2018, 02:12:59 AM
I'm beginning to think Ray believes SAK stands for "Serial Apple Killer."   :think:

I'm beginning to think Ray believes SAK stands for "Serial Apple Killer."   :think:
   :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
When we were stationed at Fairchild AFB, we lived next to a apple orchard...the owner was really great and let us go crazy there...one of my favorite memories.
:salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 29, 2018, 07:21:36 AM
Day 28.

Evening duty: cut down several cartboardboxes so they fit into the bin.

2 more days to go... :salute:
If this is from work, is it a daily thing and if so how well does the SAK hold up on sharpness??? Just wondering.  :tu:
Nope, nothing work related. Just the leftovers from my Mrs. onlineshopping  :whistle:
While Victorinox X55CrMo14 is quite good to sharpen, cutting those cardboards dulls the blade really good. You can even feel the abrasion, after lots of cuts your blade gets warm. But after 5 minutes on a fine diamond stone its hair popping sharp again.

To be honest, if I had to cut lots of boxes on a daily basis at work, I wouldnt take a SAK with me. For me, a more wear resistant steel, a whancliff blade and a good handle would do the job better.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 29, 2018, 08:04:55 AM
I  :like: it Cody!!  This has been a great time for me too!  I have come to realize that all I ever really needed in a SAK I had all along with my first one.  I have so many memories with this knife.  In all honesty, it's been more than I've needed in this challenge, but it's sure great to have along!

Well thank you for hosting a fun Challenge Barry I’ve thoroughly enjoyed seeing what everyone has been getting up to with their Huntsman  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Serena on November 29, 2018, 08:48:30 AM
Like this idea and joined in a tiny little bit at the end.
Curious to know what the next challenge will be.
Hoping for an Explorer one, since I bought that one yesterday and expecting it this week…
Love to see what other people use their knives for.

BTW, see a lot of apples here. I'm always a bit careful with 'wet' stuff. Isn't that a problem, just rinse it of?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 29, 2018, 09:15:06 AM
BTW, see a lot of apples here. I'm always a bit careful with 'wet' stuff. Isn't that a problem, just rinse it of?

No problem if you dont soak your joints with something sticky.
SAKs are perfect for small cutting tasks that doesnt involve a lot of liquids or if that liquid can be "avoided" by clever cutting (eg cutting tomatos on a board).
If the cutting job would result in a mess (like butchering) I would not take any folder.

And if you did soak you sak with something juicy, warm water, drying and a drop of oil will solve any issue.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 29, 2018, 11:03:28 AM
Some sellotape cutting action wrapping up a parcel securely.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 29, 2018, 01:42:31 PM
 :cheers:. Thanks Phil!  It's been a fun time! 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 29, 2018, 01:56:19 PM
Sure was interesting,  I think scizzors and main blade used the most by me....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 03:57:10 PM
Day 28.

Evening duty: cut down several cartboardboxes so they fit into the bin.

2 more days to go... :salute:
If this is from work, is it a daily thing and if so how well does the SAK hold up on sharpness??? Just wondering.  :tu:
Nope, nothing work related. Just the leftovers from my Mrs. onlineshopping  :whistle:
While Victorinox X55CrMo14 is quite good to sharpen, cutting those cardboards dulls the blade really good. You can even feel the abrasion, after lots of cuts your blade gets warm. But after 5 minutes on a fine diamond stone its hair popping sharp again.

To be honest, if I had to cut lots of boxes on a daily basis at work, I wouldnt take a SAK with me. For me, a more wear resistant steel, a whancliff blade and a good handle would do the job better.
Thanks for the information...exactly what I was hopeing for.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 04:00:11 PM
Like this idea and joined in a tiny little bit at the end.
Curious to know what the next challenge will be.
Hoping for an Explorer one, since I bought that one yesterday and expecting it this week…
Love to see what other people use their knives for.

BTW, see a lot of apples here. I'm always a bit careful with 'wet' stuff. Isn't that a problem, just rinse it of?
Yes, I just rinse it off and then dry the blade off. No problems, still smooth and snaps close.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 04:04:43 PM
BTW, see a lot of apples here. I'm always a bit careful with 'wet' stuff. Isn't that a problem, just rinse it of?

No problem if you dont soak your joints with something sticky.
SAKs are perfect for small cutting tasks that doesnt involve a lot of liquids or if that liquid can be "avoided" by clever cutting (eg cutting tomatos on a board).
If the cutting job would result in a mess (like butchering) I would not take any folder.

And if you did soak you sak with something juicy, warm water, drying and a drop of oil will solve any issue.
:iagree: I have been careful when I rinse the blade to where I haven’t needed to oil yet.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 04:12:48 PM
While I did use every tool these are the ones I used most often. A very good knife for sure!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 29, 2018, 04:19:35 PM
Serena,

I think Fast Bill and Bad Barry have another challenge in the works.......... :think:

Promises to be a real doozy.

 :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 04:36:43 PM
Serena,

I think Fast Bill and Bad Barry have another challenge in the works.......... :think:

Promises to be a real doozy.

 :cheers:
A real doozy??? This sounds interesting  :popcorn:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Serena on November 29, 2018, 04:41:18 PM
Serena,

I think Fast Bill and Bad Barry have another challenge in the works.......... :think:

Promises to be a real doozy.

 :cheers:
Wow, had to put that in Google Translate. You're making me curious!!!

(Een juweeltje, dat belooft wat…)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 29, 2018, 05:44:53 PM
Well Nix, as Blackadder might say, there's no such thing as a Cunning Plan Baldrick. And I'm playing Baldrick to Captain Barry "Blackadder" Rowland so watch this space ... in the meantime I've been for a trot round the woods near here and Lichen what I've seen (you can't beat a good pun can you?) ... especially my White Huntsman
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 06:22:29 PM
Well Nix, as Blackadder might say, there's no such thing as a Cunning Plan Baldrick. And I'm playing Baldrick to Captain Barry "Blackadder" Rowland so watch this space ... in the meantime I've been for a trot round the woods near here and Lichen what I've seen (you can't beat a good pun can you?) ... especially my White Huntsman
A friend just sent me a bunch of photo’s of him...as other people...funny...the Hulk, Avatar, Harry Potter...etc
Funny you would bring him up!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 29, 2018, 07:00:58 PM
Day 29
This is nearly the end of the Huntsman challenge.  I like the Huntsman but I really will be happy to carry my Champion again.  Meanwhile, how about some coffee? I took down an extra cup just in case.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 29, 2018, 07:51:45 PM
Day 29
This is nearly the end of the Huntsman challenge.  I like the Huntsman but I really will be happy to carry my Champion again.  Meanwhile, how about some coffee? I took down an extra cup just in case.

A coffee and Huntsman? Don’t mind if I do.  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 29, 2018, 07:52:23 PM
Well Nix, as Blackadder might say, there's no such thing as a Cunning Plan Baldrick. And I'm playing Baldrick to Captain Barry "Blackadder" Rowland so watch this space ... in the meantime I've been for a trot round the woods near here and Lichen what I've seen (you can't beat a good pun can you?) ... especially my White Huntsman
A friend just sent me a bunch of photo’s of him...as other people...funny...the Hulk, Avatar, Harry Potter...etc
Funny you would bring him up!

 :facepalm:  :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 29, 2018, 08:11:27 PM
Well Nix, as Blackadder might say, there's no such thing as a Cunning Plan Baldrick. And I'm playing Baldrick to Captain Barry "Blackadder" Rowland so watch this space ...

Are you trying to weasel out of the next challenge?

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/9e53ff33f154adff6e374d6c17e27017/tenor.gif?itemid=11041836)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 29, 2018, 08:43:50 PM
Day 29.

Huntsman posing for the next, last day.
Lets show some beausage pics. After 30 days I dont want to see new and shiny knifes. :gimme:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 29, 2018, 09:22:19 PM
Well Nix, as Blackadder might say, there's no such thing as a Cunning Plan Baldrick. And I'm playing Baldrick to Captain Barry "Blackadder" Rowland so watch this space ...

Are you trying to weasel out of the next challenge?

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/9e53ff33f154adff6e374d6c17e27017/tenor.gif?itemid=11041836)

Oh no Nix, not at all. By Baldricks Turnip I expect it to be the kind of Challenge that might dance around singing “Cunning Plans are here again”. But I’m not Captain Barry Blackadder!  :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 10:20:48 PM
Great post and photos! Not even a little hint on the new and next challenge??? :dunno:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 29, 2018, 10:47:38 PM
Great post and photos! Not even a little hint on the new and next challenge??? :dunno:

Captain Barry?   :dunno:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 29, 2018, 10:55:06 PM
Day 29:

This may sound a bit convoluted......

I wanted to make a suspension system for some skewers to use with my little grill. I've put skewers directly on the integral grating that comes with the grill, but this often ends up with the skewers sticking to the grating. The obvious solution (to me anyway) is to eliminate the grating and just suspend the skewers over the fire. The problem here is that my skewers are a wee bit too short to use on the grill directly.

So....today I got a long piece of 1" flat stock. I used the Huntsman's awl (I've finally gotten to the 'point' of the story.) to scribe a cut line on the mild steel, and then a hacksaw to divide the flat stock into two equal portions. (You didn't think I was going to use the Huntsman's saw to make that cut, did you?)

(https://i.imgur.com/X2vsO6W.jpg)


So I now have two pieces of flat stock from which I can suspend my skewers for even, non-stick grilling.

(https://i.imgur.com/TwCZiiG.jpg)


Another Huntsman victory. Beef kebabs are planned for later tonight!  :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 11:10:46 PM
Day 29:

This may sound a bit convoluted......

I wanted to make a suspension system for some skewers to use with my little grill. I've put skewers directly on the integral grating that comes with the grill, but this often ends up with the skewers sticking to the grating. The obvious solution (to me anyway) is to eliminate the grating and just suspend the skewers over the fire. The problem here is that my skewers are a wee bit too short to use on the grill directly.

So....today I got a long piece of 1" flat stock. I used the Huntsman's awl (I've finally gotten to the 'point' of the story.) to scribe a cut line on the mild steel, and then a hacksaw to divide the flat stock into two equal portions. (You didn't think I was going to use the Huntsman's saw to make that cut, did you?)

(https://i.imgur.com/X2vsO6W.jpg)


So I now have two pieces of flat stock from which I can suspend my skewers for even, non-stick grilling.

(https://i.imgur.com/TwCZiiG.jpg)


Another Huntsman victory. Beef kebabs are planned for later tonight!  :ahhh
Beef kebabs...oh boy...I need to get up there asap!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 29, 2018, 11:13:11 PM
Some food plastic containers and this today...
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on November 29, 2018, 11:30:17 PM
DAY 25
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 30, 2018, 12:24:48 AM
Well, check my avi, it will be gone when this challenge is over!
Gifted large ti clip will remain, I actually used the pen in the plus scales I added.... :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 30, 2018, 01:50:31 AM
Beef kebabs...oh boy...I need to get up there asap!  :like:

Here's an action shot of the new system at work:

(https://i.imgur.com/zxoNvSo.jpg)



Turned out quite nicely.  :tu:  Thanks for the assist, Huntsman!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 30, 2018, 01:53:46 AM
Great post and photos! Not even a little hint on the new and next challenge??? :dunno:

Captain Barry?   :dunno:
No please,  not another one   :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 30, 2018, 02:27:23 AM
Great post and photos! Not even a little hint on the new and next challenge??? :dunno:

Captain Barry?   :dunno:
No please,  not another one   :ahhh
:rofl:  I’ll be watching :popcorn:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on November 30, 2018, 03:01:33 AM
Blade opened the mail, scissors cut my fingernails, and hook helped me get off my watch (really, I hate the OD green band that came on this Garrison, which the guy that got it from Roush put on it to replace the rubber stock band(these were only given to employees) must have had HUGE wrists, as my holes are punched almost an inch from the closest factory hole). I'm still deciding what--I'm deciding between putting a metal clasp or a NATO band on it). Things it didn't do: the Sebertool M3 adjusted my belt buckle's hook, and the Shield opened some sacks of corn for the sheep (easier to clean with only one blade).

(https://i.imgur.com/i5bfVB7.jpg)


Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 30, 2018, 03:49:33 AM
Serena,

I think Fast Bill and Bad Barry have another challenge in the works.......... :think:

Promises to be a real doozy.

 :cheers:
I know what the challenge is.  Need another hint?  Here you go.

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Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 30, 2018, 05:00:45 AM
Looking like a launch for the mighty Swisschamp Challenge early next year.  All are most definitely welcome!  Thanks to everybody who participated in the Huntsman Challenge...I always love seeing all the creative used everyone comes up with!  Steve C had a gorgeous badge done up for this, which I think everyone will love.  Last day is here....post em up one last time!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 30, 2018, 05:10:37 AM
 :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 30, 2018, 08:11:50 AM
Great post and photos! Not even a little hint on the new and next challenge??? :dunno:

Captain Barry?   :dunno:

Blame the Blackadder references on too many fermented turnips this end.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 30, 2018, 12:34:33 PM
This has been a excellent challenge everyone  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on November 30, 2018, 01:28:37 PM
Just realized I could have used the saw on my boss.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 30, 2018, 02:27:40 PM
Oh boy, we made it!
So a photo of the Huntsman with usage. I did manage to put a dig into the side of the scale and usual light scratch’s.

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 30, 2018, 02:44:34 PM
Huntsman 30 day review...
I will say that this SAK has lived up to all its expectations. Well made, excellent craftsmanship. It is the right size in my hand. I can slice apples and have no problems with it. The tool selection is very good. The main blade and sissors where the two must used tool used on the Challenge. The wood saw is just great, and will eat wood better than anything. I have found that as I get older the magnifying glass might be a very nice addition. The other addition...I wish it was available in Alox. It is going into my hiking pouch that always go’s with me anytime I go into the woods.
It was a great Challenge.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 30, 2018, 02:44:55 PM
 :rofl:
Just realized I could have used the saw on my boss.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 30, 2018, 02:47:02 PM
Ray, it sounds like an original Woodsman I'd what you could use.   There's a thread dedicated to them here.  Check it out!
Huntsman 30 day review...
I will say that this SAK has lived up to all its expectations. Well made, excellent craftsmanship. It is the right size in my hand. I can slice apples and have no problems with it. The tool selection is very good. The main blade and sissors where the two must used tool used on the Challenge. The wood saw is just great, and will eat wood better than anything. I have found that as I get older the magnifying glass might be a very nice addition. The other addition...I wish it was available in Alox. It is going into my hiking pouch that always go’s with me anytime I go into the woods.
It was a great Challenge.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 30, 2018, 02:47:47 PM
Thank you Barry for this Challenge!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 30, 2018, 02:48:41 PM
Ray, it sounds like an original Woodsman I'd what you could use.   There's a thread dedicated to them here.  Check it out!
Huntsman 30 day review...
I will say that this SAK has lived up to all its expectations. Well made, excellent craftsmanship. It is the right size in my hand. I can slice apples and have no problems with it. The tool selection is very good. The main blade and sissors where the two must used tool used on the Challenge. The wood saw is just great, and will eat wood better than anything. I have found that as I get older the magnifying glass might be a very nice addition. The other addition...I wish it was available in Alox. It is going into my hiking pouch that always go’s with me anytime I go into the woods.
It was a great Challenge.
Will do...and thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on November 30, 2018, 05:33:52 PM
Day 30. I have thoroughly enjoyed carrying a Huntsman again after a long time ignoring it in favour of other SAKs. As ever these Challenges prove what's to like about these tools and reveal just how creative you can be to get the job done. I did think that the Huntsman was going to be a nuisance to carry all through but it has sat comfortably in my pocket without causing complaint. Today I've simply opened some post with the main blade but I've been confident that I could turn to the Huntsman to cover most tasks without having to think. No doubt about it the Huntsman is a reliable friend.  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on November 30, 2018, 05:37:13 PM
Nice one FB :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 30, 2018, 06:18:06 PM
 :iagree: and a nice color also!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on November 30, 2018, 06:45:03 PM
Day 30
Good job everyone.  We saw some great uses and great pictures from everyone, but like all good things it must end.
 :hatsoff::cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on November 30, 2018, 09:10:31 PM
Day 30, the final day.

Last pic of Mr Huntsman together with his buddy, tomorrows carry. Will write some more lines as a resumé tomorrow.

My very first challenge was great. Thanks folks.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Serena on November 30, 2018, 09:14:31 PM
Will there be a new challenge tomorrow?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on November 30, 2018, 09:24:42 PM
Day 30, the final day.

Last pic of Mr Huntsman together with his buddy, tomorrows carry. Will write some more lines as a resumé tomorrow.

My very first challenge was great. Thanks folks.
Is that a Wenger Grillon?? Nice looking!  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on November 30, 2018, 09:28:32 PM
I hope not yet Serena :D. Thanks to everyone for a great Challenge and a fun time!  Last picture for me is from Boston Harbor where we're visiting our son, who is also participating in this challenge!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: FolderBeholder on November 30, 2018, 11:33:40 PM
Wow, it's been 30 days already?  Congrats folks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on November 30, 2018, 11:59:49 PM
 Day 30:

Hats off to Barry for hosting a fun challenge.   :hatsoff:  And hats off to everyone else for making this challenge so much fun.  :hatsoff:  Thanks, guys!  :tu:

No uses for me today, but the Huntsman was here in my pocket, ready for whatever the day might throw my way. I'll echo the comments of others and say that the Huntsman has, over the past month, proven to be an excellent companion. Not once have I thought I need a different SAK or different tool. When out Elk hunting, I did carry a dedicated, fixed-blade, hunting knife. And I've used a few other knives when tackling bigger projects in the kitchen. For EDC, however, I don't think I've carried a better SAK. The Huntsman's tool set has proven to be superbly useful, with no excess or fluff. During the challenge I believe I've used every tool.....with the exception of the hook. That's a bit odd since the hook is widely known to be fantastically useful.

I think that if I could own only one SAK, it would be a Huntsman. Easy to carry and hugely capable, there's no other SAK I'd rather have when venturing off to the coffee shop or African savannas.

 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/I5quEv5.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 01, 2018, 12:04:36 AM
My last photo of my Huntsman for the Challenge. Off to the casino in Tampa!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 01, 2018, 12:05:12 AM
Another apple goes down to the SAK........

 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 01, 2018, 12:13:23 AM
Day 30:

Hats off to Barry for hosting a fun challenge.   :hatsoff:  And hats off to everyone else for making this challenge so much fun.  :hatsoff:  Thanks, guys!  :tu:

No uses for me today, but the Huntsman was here in my pocket, ready for whatever the day might throw my way. I'll echo the comments of others and say that the Huntsman has, over the past month, proven to be an excellent companion. Not once have I thought I need a different SAK or different tool. When out Elk hunting, I did carry a dedicated, fixed-blade, hunting knife. And I've used a few other knives when tackling bigger projects in the kitchen. For EDC, however, I don't think I've carried a better SAK. The Huntsman's tool set has proven to be superbly useful, with no excess or fluff. During the challenge I believe I've used every tool.....with the exception of the hook. That's a bit odd since the hook is widely known to be fantastically useful.

I think that if I could own only one SAK, it would be a Huntsman. Easy to carry and hugely capable, there's no other SAK I'd rather have when venturing off to the coffee shop or African savannas.

 :cheers:

(https://i.imgur.com/I5quEv5.jpg)
It was fun...thanks for sharing your great photo’s and food!    :like: :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 01, 2018, 01:04:45 AM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Spartan19 on December 01, 2018, 01:45:29 AM
DAY 30

Messed up my count somewhere down the line :oops:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on December 01, 2018, 02:11:41 AM
Thought so... but day 30 used the scizzors at least.
On another Huntsman page when I asked what a challenge was, I had no idea!
See you and I'll probably be Climbing around.   :facepalm:
...or... Spartan with a scizzors... :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on December 01, 2018, 02:30:05 AM
For me, the Huntsman is just at the right width to be comfortable for extended use, and has all the right tools.  Most used were the blades, scissors, and surprisingly hook. Probably will continue to carry it after the challenge.

Today, I used the scissors to open the probiotic (I had to actually cut it out of the 10-piece foil pack, as for some odd reason, they didn't perforate them right), used the blade to open the mail, and the hook to pull open a perforated "easy open" clam pack that wasn't as such. Telehandler is a 1/16 scale, German made Bruder CAT (actually, it uses the toolings for a JLG model they also sell) and the fork attachment from the separately sold accessory set.


(https://i.imgur.com/vQPvmLH.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 01, 2018, 05:32:45 AM
Congratulations everyone!!  The badge is ready to go.  All I need everyone to do, including me, is apply for it and post the link for the last post you made.  Thanks again for sharing this journey with me!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 01, 2018, 06:10:54 AM
It was fun and a great experience! Thanks. :woohoo:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on December 01, 2018, 07:30:07 AM
Day 30, the final day.

Last pic of Mr Huntsman together with his buddy, tomorrows carry. Will write some more lines as a resumé tomorrow.

My very first challenge was great. Thanks folks.
Is that a Wenger Grillon?? Nice looking!  :like:

Nothing official. Wanted to do a BSA/Pioneer Challenge for myself, but you dont get badges for this. So I am shifting a bit towards SAKs only and doing a Throwback-Minimalist Challenge   :climber:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on December 01, 2018, 09:37:03 AM
Beef kebabs...oh boy...I need to get up there asap!  :like:

Here's an action shot of the new system at work:

(https://i.imgur.com/zxoNvSo.jpg)



Turned out quite nicely.  :tu:  Thanks for the assist, Huntsman!  :tu:

Good job Jack  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on December 01, 2018, 09:48:54 AM
This was a fun challenge to watch. And thank you all for the nice pics and stories and conclusions.

I'm sure the Huntsman would cover most of my SAK needs, but I do have an Outrider already  :think:

 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on December 01, 2018, 02:06:43 PM
Congratulations everyone!!  The badge is ready to go.  All I need everyone to do, including me, is apply for it and post the link for the last post you made.  Thanks again for sharing this journey with me!
How does one 'apply' Barry?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: SteveC on December 01, 2018, 02:17:11 PM
Here are instructions on how to apply for the Badge   :cheers:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,59292.msg1084484.html#msg1084484
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: ThePeacent on December 01, 2018, 02:22:11 PM
this was fun! :climber: I never had a Huntsman but this challenge proved its merits  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on December 01, 2018, 02:26:14 PM
 :iagree: I am liking the Huntsman
hopefully I will get one soon  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: RF52 on December 01, 2018, 02:30:24 PM
Great challenge guys :cheers:

Sent fra min FRD-L09 via Tapatalk

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: SPiK3 on December 01, 2018, 03:59:13 PM

I am pretty much Huntsman everyday, but it's Saturday and it's what I have..

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on December 01, 2018, 04:35:25 PM

I am pretty much Huntsman everyday, but it's Saturday and it's what I have..

Looking good there SPiK ... and nice Olight too :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 01, 2018, 04:37:10 PM
The request icon isn’t there...the badge and info - little man icon - is there but not the hand icon. Just me or ???
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on December 01, 2018, 04:52:04 PM
The request icon isn’t there...the badge and info - little man icon - is there but not the hand icon. Just me or ???

I have the same problem.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on December 01, 2018, 05:01:18 PM
I just checked same here  :dunno: :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 01, 2018, 05:47:00 PM

I'm sure the Huntsman would cover most of my SAK needs, but I do have an Outrider already  :think:


I'm a big Outrider fan. In the past i've said that the Outrider could be my 'one' SAK. But think of the Huntsman as a small Outrider, and a bit easier to carry.....and suddenly it seems to have a real role for EDC or times when you don't want as much weight or bulk.

Ahhhhh....it's imposible to explain.....you just have to try one for yourself....... :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 01, 2018, 05:51:28 PM
I just checked same here  :dunno: :think:

Same here.......  :cry:

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on December 01, 2018, 05:53:01 PM
No one is aloud the badge  :rofl:  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 01, 2018, 05:56:29 PM
No one is aloud the badge  :rofl:  :facepalm:

We'll be forever in the Hunt...... :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 01, 2018, 05:57:13 PM
No one is aloud the badge  :rofl:  :facepalm:
:twak:

 :rofl: :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on December 01, 2018, 06:14:27 PM
No one is aloud the badge  :rofl:  :facepalm:
:twak:

 :rofl: :cheers:
Not my fault that the moderators
think the challenge was rubbish  :rofl: :rofl:

Only joking it was a excellent challenge everyone  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: zoidberg on December 01, 2018, 06:54:20 PM
Badge should be requestable now.   :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: zoidberg on December 01, 2018, 06:56:03 PM
I haven't read through the thread yet so I won't be awarding badges but I am looking forward to the thirty plus pages of goodness.

Well done peeps.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 01, 2018, 06:57:41 PM
Thanks, Z!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: SteveC on December 01, 2018, 08:20:24 PM
Three badges awarded  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 01, 2018, 08:25:23 PM
Thanks, Steve!

Cool badge!  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Fast Bill on December 01, 2018, 09:00:05 PM
:iagree: I am liking the Huntsman
hopefully I will get one soon  :tu:

You need one. Everyone does  :pok:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on December 01, 2018, 09:02:14 PM
:iagree: I am liking the Huntsman
hopefully I will get one soon  :tu:

You need one. Everyone does  :pok:
I do  :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 01, 2018, 10:10:46 PM
It is a very nice badge! I like it! Thanks!  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: SteveC on December 01, 2018, 10:55:37 PM
When applying for the Badge please link to your 30th day post   :pok:

We shouldn't have to go looking for it  :twak:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 01, 2018, 10:59:40 PM
We shouldn't have to go looking for it  :twak:

What, exactly, do we pay you for?   :think:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: SteveC on December 02, 2018, 12:03:52 AM
We shouldn't have to go looking for it  :twak:

What, exactly, do we pay you for?   :think:


For our charm and wit  :D   :whistle:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 02, 2018, 12:40:23 AM
Oh.......

(https://media1.tenor.com/images/c110f96d6cec8bb6527eb23d94e13bad/tenor.gif?itemid=5604034)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on December 02, 2018, 04:14:23 AM
Thought so... but day 30 used the scizzors at least.
On another Huntsman page when I asked what a challenge was, I had no idea!
See you and I'll probably be Climbing around.   :facepalm:
...or... Spartan with a scizzors... :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on December 02, 2018, 04:19:57 AM
Started on the 2nd of November, so unsure if today or tomorrow will be my last day.

With Corgi's Kermit the Frog from 1980. Hard part with these is finding one with his arm and/or hand not broken off. And on this one, it's intact.

(https://i.imgur.com/ojS5WGZ.jpg)
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 02, 2018, 07:32:55 AM
Thanks Z!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on December 02, 2018, 09:09:37 AM
Started on the 2nd of November, so unsure if today or tomorrow will be my last day.

With Corgi's Kermit the Frog from 1980. Hard part with these is finding one with his arm and/or hand not broken off. And on this one, it's intact.

(https://i.imgur.com/ojS5WGZ.jpg)

Wow... memories  :dd:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 02, 2018, 02:09:36 PM
You're good for today Cody.  Great to have you!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 02, 2018, 03:56:08 PM
Excellent find on Kermit  :like:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: SteveC on December 02, 2018, 10:25:38 PM
Badges awarded to Spartan , Barry and cody   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 02, 2018, 10:49:12 PM
Yeay  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on December 02, 2018, 11:02:55 PM
Badges awarded to Spartan , Barry and cody   :cheers:
I left the request and I think my 30th post.....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 02, 2018, 11:05:36 PM
 :cheers:. Thanks Steve!!
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Nix on December 03, 2018, 12:07:58 AM
Well earned, Barry!   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 03, 2018, 12:10:51 AM
 :cheers:. Thanks buddy! 
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: cody6268 on December 03, 2018, 12:56:31 AM
Badges awarded to Spartan , Barry and cody   :cheers:

Thanks. I carried it today again, then cleaned it and the 110LT. Still will probably continue with it for a while--I haven't found much I can't do between it, the Buck, and Sebertool.
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Alan K. on December 04, 2018, 03:36:17 AM
Thanks to whichever mod issued me the badge.  Is it on now to the next challenge?  Or I suppose we could make them up as we go like ObiSan. :ahhh
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 04, 2018, 03:41:48 AM
Congratulations all.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on December 04, 2018, 04:40:45 AM
Badges awarded to Spartan , Barry and cody   :cheers:
I left the request and I think my 30th post.....
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Shuya on December 04, 2018, 08:28:01 AM
Badge requested, forgot to do so, didnt receive one yet.
Or did I mess things up and didnt post on one day?  :ahhh

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Day 29 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1817268.html#msg1817268
Day 30 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1818025.html#msg1818025

Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Kev D on December 04, 2018, 04:48:11 PM
Badge requested, forgot to do so, didnt receive one yet.
Or did I mess things up and didnt post on one day?  :ahhh

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Day 3 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1802022.html#msg1802022
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Day 21 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1812773.html#msg1812773
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Day 25 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1814878.html#msg1814878
Day 26 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1815601.html#msg1815601
Day 27 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1816099.html#msg1816099
Day 28 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1816597.html#msg1816597
Day 29 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1817268.html#msg1817268
Day 30 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1818025.html#msg1818025


Badge awarded, congrats  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on December 04, 2018, 05:06:29 PM
Congratulations on your badges everyone  :cheers:
This has been a excellent challenge
And I can’t wait to get my Huntsman  :tu:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Rapidray on December 04, 2018, 05:42:19 PM
Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: McStitchy on December 04, 2018, 06:44:47 PM
Congratulations on your badges everyone  :cheers:
This has been a excellent challenge
And I can’t wait to get my Huntsman  :tu:

 :iagree:  :salute:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on December 07, 2018, 01:39:32 PM
Badge requested, forgot to do so, didnt receive one yet.
Or did I mess things up and didnt post on one day?  :ahhh

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Day 21 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1812773.html#msg1812773
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Day 28 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1816597.html#msg1816597
Day 29 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1817268.html#msg1817268
Day 30 https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,79165.msg1818025.html#msg1818025


Badge awarded, congrats  :tu:

Same here, posted for 30 and actually sugesyed the challenge but dont see nadge yet?
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on December 07, 2018, 01:40:52 PM
Sorry, found it!
Thanks.   :cheers:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on December 07, 2018, 01:41:45 PM
 :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 07, 2018, 05:44:04 PM
 :rofl:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: TonySal on December 08, 2018, 01:44:16 AM
I was told I was computer challenged- didnt get anything for that one.... :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 08, 2018, 02:56:58 AM
You're not alone.  I had to have my son's assistance!! :facepalm:
Title: Re: Huntsman Challenge
Post by: Wspeed on December 08, 2018, 12:37:52 PM
 :iagree: same here  :rofl: :rofl: :facepalm: