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I´d like to do this. I´m not a challenge type of guy, but since this is about the SwissChamp, what could go wrong?
I´ll also be carrying my Opinel pruning shears and saw but will try and use the SwissChamp first.
My coworkers are going to poke some fun at me I think. :D
For me, tomorrow will be day 1.
Day 2 - Showing off my stack SAKs
My challenge tool, the black SwissChamp, with a Champion and a Handyman. The Champion is one of my oldest SAKs. I retired it in favour of the SwissChamp after about 25 years of service. The Handyman (with fish scale) was part of my fishing tackle box for some time but is a desktop knife these days.
I'm planning a "different stack SAK every day" month
Day 2 - Showing off my stack SAKs
My challenge tool, the black SwissChamp, with a Champion and a Handyman. The Champion is one of my oldest SAKs. I retired it in favour of the SwissChamp after about 25 years of service. The Handyman (with fish scale) was part of my fishing tackle box for some time but is a desktop knife these days.
the three big SAKs I have :like: and I love them all equally ;)
(https://i.imgur.com/m4VKUuS.jpg)
Nice pieces guys! Good luck on the challenge.
I'm planning a "different stack SAK every day" month but I have to check if I have enough that would be accepted for the badge. Does any sak count as long as it has 5 layers or more? 111mm? 130mm? Wenger?
Stack challenge was originally intended to be for 91mm/85mm knives with 5 layers or more, but it seemed easier to limit it to group of models. I suppose the 130mm knives could be included, but there's a separate badge for 111mm models, so there could be one for 130mm knives if there was enough interest.
Come on now, Syem... :rofl: Just how many SAK's do you have? :) It's crazy that you can do these "a different X every day a month" challenges like it's nobody's business. I could only manage two weeks from my whole collection. :facepalm:
Nice pieces guys! Good luck on the challenge.
I'm planning a "different stack SAK every day" month but I have to check if I have enough that would be accepted for the badge. Does any sak count as long as it has 5 layers or more? 111mm? 130mm? Wenger?Stack challenge was originally intended to be for 91mm/85mm knives with 5 layers or more, but it seemed easier to limit it to group of models. I suppose the 130mm knives could be included, but there's a separate badge for 111mm models, so there could be one for 130mm knives if there was enough interest.
Day 4 - SwissChamp and One Hand Trekker
I carried the SwissChamp to work again today, but, like yesterday, I didn´t use it. Back home I used the SwissChamp´s scissors to cut a strip off a bubble plastic envelope. This is to protect the OHT from harm during its journey to Magentus, all the way to the UK. I´ll also be sending him some parts, including a main blade for the mod he´s making me.
Sorry guys, I´m bailing out. :facepalm:
As much as I like the SwissChamp, it´s one of the coolest SAKs I have, I feel I can´t complete the challenge.
After only four days I came to realize I didn´t use the SwissChamp very much because I don´t want it to get hurt in any way. And I miss my usual multiple alox carry, and my 111mm..
Besides, past experience in 30 day challenges taught me that I don´t particularly like being forced to make a picture of the same SAK every day. I love making pics, but I prefer choosing the subject SAK on a daily basis. Also, skipping a day every now and then wouldn´t be a problem.
Good luck to you, Gene and Exeter, may the Swiss Army Gods be with you.
Way to go Gene! I used mine to do the same thing a few months back after our dogs got hold of my wifes.
Day 7
Unsticking a rusty clasp.
Day 7
Unsticking a rusty clasp.
I've been quietly following this challenge trying to decide if the Champ would be for me, this shot of the pliers is encouraging :cheers:
Day 10
Kitchen duties. Though not as handy and excellent in the kitchen as the 111 mm version because of the smaller blade size, the Swisschamp - along with the other 91 mm models - is still a superb slicer. The wide handle means no problem either.
Day 14
No task for the Swisschamp today, so just a group shot of all my red Vic's together with the Swisschamp towering over the bunch.
I'm going to have to quit the challenge. I went out of town for a BBQ yesterday and left my SC at my friends house and won't be able to get it for several days sorry. :facepalm:
:o I like your mail.
Day 1
As I very much enjoyed my previous challenges I wanted to keep my monumentum, so after two Leatherman runs (Rebar and Juice) I decided to go with a SAK. You guys - at least the ones who voted - decided that it should be a Stack challenge, so I will have my Swisschamp as my primary tool. I'm pretty sure it will serve me well, very versatile, it's not called the champ for nothing. :)
I will start the challenge with the tool's introduction: I acquired this SAK used from our fellow member ThePeacent, and after a good cleaning and the addition of new scales it's almost like new. The plier jaws are very slightly bent, but they're perfectly functional, other than that there were minor scratches on the magnifier, but I managed to polish them out pretty well.
I'm looking forward for this month, although I don't expect any surprises, I know this is a very reliable multitool. :climber:
Gene Stoner already expressed his intention of coming along for the 30 days, but anyone is welcome to join!
Day 1
As I very much enjoyed my previous challenges I wanted to keep my monumentum, so after two Leatherman runs (Rebar and Juice) I decided to go with a SAK. You guys - at least the ones who voted - decided that it should be a Stack challenge, so I will have my Swisschamp as my primary tool. I'm pretty sure it will serve me well, very versatile, it's not called the champ for nothing. :)
I will start the challenge with the tool's introduction: I acquired this SAK used from our fellow member ThePeacent, and after a good cleaning and the addition of new scales it's almost like new. The plier jaws are very slightly bent, but they're perfectly functional, other than that there were minor scratches on the magnifier, but I managed to polish them out pretty well.
I'm looking forward for this month, although I don't expect any surprises, I know this is a very reliable multitool. :climber:
Gene Stoner already expressed his intention of coming along for the 30 days, but anyone is welcome to join!
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :dd:
Day 20Apart from the small blade, the inline Phillips must be one of the best tools ever put in a SAK
Another busy day, the Swisschamp came in handy when the door handle had to be removed from the fridge for it to fit the car's trunk.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180602/b6a6c602f059e6fbb427d77480a11262.jpg)
My Swisschamp curiosity still has me following along, although quietly :cheers:+1
My Swisschamp curiosity still has me following along, although quietly :cheers:+1
I have never handled one, my preferred is 4 layer so it seems kinda big but most people says it handles great anyway
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
My Swisschamp curiosity still has me following along, although quietly :cheers:
My Swisschamp curiosity still has me following along, although quietly :cheers:
Nice to know it's not just L'art pour l'art what I'm doing here. :tu:
Will do next time I'm around a retailerMy Swisschamp curiosity still has me following along, although quietly :cheers:+1
I have never handled one, my preferred is 4 layer so it seems kinda big but most people says it handles great anyway
[It's not failure if you learn something from it]
I had the same concern and it was a big surprise when I finally handled it the first time. Despite the 7 (8?) layers, it's very comfortable, much more so than one would expect. So I say just give it a chanche, you definitely won't regret it.
Hail the King :D
Hail the King :D
Great challenge, pics and uses everyone :like:
@Exeter: looking forward to your Rebar mod :tu:
Great challenge, pics and uses everyone :like:
@Exeter: looking forward to your Rebar mod :tu:
Will do, definitely! My wrenches are still on the way from loki, but perhaps next weekend I will be able to deal with the scissors.
Great challenge, pics and uses everyone :like:
@Exeter: looking forward to your Rebar mod :tu:
Will do, definitely! My wrenches are still on the way from loki, but perhaps next weekend I will be able to deal with the scissors.
When you're at it make sure to pay attention to not widen the handles. The tool-locks must not slip out of the holes they're secured and rotate in.
I've made an adjustment to mine sure to that...
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,77452.msg1709030.html#msg1709030
Sorry for the off-topic :salute:
Day 27
In the morning we went for a nice late morning stroll with the wife, but got a pretty good thunderstorm, so we sat in a place and had some coffee specialities - as I had the Swisschamp on me, I made a SAK-in-a-cafe photo in the vein of ThePeacent's pics. :) In the evening I opened some sweets.
Day 27
In the morning we went for a nice late morning stroll with the wife, but got a pretty good thunderstorm, so we sat in a place and had some coffee specialities - as I had the Swisschamp on me, I made a SAK-in-a-cafe photo in the vein of ThePeacent's pics. :) In the evening I opened some sweets.
wow :o that looks like it was a good coffee,
and those cookies :drool:
Nice job Exeter, Swisschamp to the rescue :o
I usually use the Can-opener for that because I cut myself accidently too much already :facepalm:
Nice job Exeter, Swisschamp to the rescue :o
I usually use the Can-opener for that because I cut myself accidently too much already :facepalm:
Yeah, after the fact I thought of the can opener too, but right then the chisel seemed the most precise tool for the job so I just went with that. :) Probably the mini screwdriver would have worked as well.
Nice, I love radish :like:
Nice, I love radish :like:
Not sure if you're serious or just having a laugh, but it's an onion (red), not raddish. :)
Congrats Exeter for finishing your 30 day Stack challenge!:tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu: :tu:
I enjoyed following it every day :like:
What Matt said. :D+1
It was enjoyable to follow! :salute: :tu:
Day 30
As I already said yesterday, this challenge flew past really quickly, here I am, on the final day.
And I guess this is the first 30-day challenge where I have a very clear conclusion, which is: I don't need a Swisschamp. :P
Not that I don't like having one, I do, very much so, but the things I used it for these past 30 days I could have done with an Explorer as well. I love how capable the Swisschamp is, and it will definitely stay in my rotation as my EDC bag multitool (alternating with a Rebar and a Juice XE6), because I like to be prepared - or at least feel prepared -, but yeah, not a true personal EDC item, at least not for my lifestyle.
Anyway, I enjoyed the challenge nonetheless, and the thought of "having to" rely on a tool this versatile and capable for a month was pretty satisfying.
Badge awarded, awesome thread mate. :tu: :like:
Sorry for taking so long, I haven't had much free online time lately.