Official 30-Day Minimalist SAK Challenge!

ducttapetech · **Reply #930 on:** October 30, 2014, 02:12:35 PM

Yeah, its a little rough to edc, but once you get used to it.......

Nate

ducttapetech · **Reply #931 on:** October 30, 2014, 02:14:29 PM

Might go with Surge, or maybe my Ct41, or my......

Nate

shark_za · **Reply #932 on:** October 30, 2014, 03:01:52 PM

One of the last tasks for the waiter is to unwrap his new tougher big brother from his blister pack.

Decided the Nylon toughness would work for a camping companion and used a local retailers online promo to really score it at the right price.
Nylon Huntsman

SAK Guy · **Reply #933 on:** October 30, 2014, 04:23:08 PM

Had Pioneer Coffee this morning!

ducttapetech · **Reply #934 on:** October 30, 2014, 04:37:25 PM

That anything like cowboy coffee or camping coffee?
Nice pic btw.

Nate

SAK Guy · **Reply #935 on:** October 30, 2014, 04:53:13 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on October 30, 2014, 04:37:25 PM

That anything like cowboy coffee or camping coffee?
Nice pic btw.

Nate

Thanks Nate! It was strong, black and had some coffee grounds in the bottom so probably close!

ducttapetech · **Reply #936 on:** October 30, 2014, 04:54:35 PM

Quote from: SAK Guy on October 30, 2014, 04:53:13 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on October 30, 2014, 04:37:25 PM
That anything like cowboy coffee or camping coffee?
Nice pic btw.

Nate

Thanks Nate! It was strong, black and had some coffee grounds in the bottom so probably close!

Yep! Some stuff! I even like a little ash in it from the campfire. Lol!

Nate

gustophersmob · **Reply #937 on:** October 30, 2014, 06:37:13 PM

So, tomorrow I will do the draw for the winner of the Spirit. I'm also going to do a "consolation" prize drawing for the Wenger Premier, as I doubt I'll ever want to use it again

So, I went back through the thread and modified one of the lists to show the people who entered the challenge and removed those who did not want to be included in the drawing. I then numbered the list.

My plan is to use random.org to pick the two numbers sometime tomorrow.

Here is the list:

1   Higgins617
2   SAK Guy
3   eddie1115
4   ducttapetech
5   Toolslinger
6   Hyatt181
7   colt 1911
8   powernoodle
9   arizonaranchman
10   Monrogue
11   haackeg
12   SAKchief
13   shark_za
14   Sorel
15   Grass
16   red_rider_1979
17   hiraethus
18   Etherealicer
19   coSAK
20   zoidberg
21   kirk13
22   gene stoner
23   pfrsantos
24   derekmac
25   magentus
26   cbl51
27   Caranthanus
28   fx17
29   K13ss4r
30   ivan_partizan
31   shamus
32   Fast Bill
33   mrynnr
34   Sazabi

pfrsantos · **Reply #938 on:** October 30, 2014, 06:38:57 PM

I forgot this was a contest with a prize...

Freaver · **Reply #939 on:** October 30, 2014, 06:48:53 PM

Quote from: pfrsantos on October 30, 2014, 06:38:57 PM

I forgot this was a contest with a prize...

Me too. Doesn't matter, wouldn't have been able to complete it either way. Mainly because I don't have any 2-layer SAKs.

pfrsantos · **Reply #940 on:** October 30, 2014, 06:50:43 PM

Quote from: Freaver on October 30, 2014, 06:48:53 PM

Quote from: pfrsantos on October 30, 2014, 06:38:57 PM
I forgot this was a contest with a prize...

Me too. Doesn't matter, wouldn't have been able to complete it either way. Mainly because I don't have any 2-layer SAKs.

They're all one-night-standers, huh?...

Hyatt181 · **Reply #941 on:** October 30, 2014, 08:00:48 PM

I will be doing end of the month. It's been surprising how little I've been able to get away with a compact.
But will be looking forward to carrying my cyber34 and a farmer or cadet or explorer or modified explorer mechanic combo or custom alox electrician or whatever accept a compact.

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magentus · **Reply #942 on:** October 30, 2014, 08:17:39 PM

Two prizes! This is icing on the cake. I've really enjoyed the challenge though I see that others haven't been so fortunate and have started edc'ing barbed wire. Whatever next?

HarleyXJGuy · **Reply #943 on:** October 30, 2014, 08:35:21 PM

30 days plus three minutes! DONE.

Well if you was in Afghanistan and just doing the 30 days you would be done!

Bring on the Leatherman Surge and Swisschamp XLT who hoo!!!!!

Fast Bill · **Reply #944 on:** October 30, 2014, 08:37:38 PM

Quote from: pfrsantos on October 30, 2014, 06:38:57 PM

I forgot this was a contest with a prize...

To be honest I've "awarded" myself a couple of new SAK's in the meantime ... which can't have been the point can it ??

Etherealicer · **Reply #945 on:** October 30, 2014, 10:04:57 PM

Thanks fot this GAW

Anyway, please take me off that list. I know shocking, E never sits out GAWs. But I'm well supplied with Swiss Made MT/SAKs and would like this pretty boy and his little sister to go to someone else.

Good luck everybody

derekmac · **Reply #946 on:** October 30, 2014, 10:08:46 PM

I'm glad that I was able to join up in this challenge, and make it all the way through without having to cheat! It was hard not to stray, but my OC red Pioneer held strong, and the might of the SAK helped me stay true.

Thanks for the chance, and good luck to all!!

ducttapetech · **Reply #947 on:** October 30, 2014, 10:48:03 PM

I have had some fun with this. I am also glad it is almost over. I have learned that minimalism does not work. Does not work for me anyways. I failed the light challenge tons of times. Only failed the tool challenge once. The Compact, while a nice SAK, has not been able to handle a lot of jobs that I came across. It will still get some pocket time when I get some new scales for it. Just want to add, thanks again Colt!

Nate

Freaver · **Reply #948 on:** October 30, 2014, 11:09:29 PM

Quote from: pfrsantos on October 30, 2014, 06:50:43 PM

Quote from: Freaver on October 30, 2014, 06:48:53 PM
Quote from: pfrsantos on October 30, 2014, 06:38:57 PM
I forgot this was a contest with a prize...

Me too. Doesn't matter, wouldn't have been able to complete it either way. Mainly because I don't have any 2-layer SAKs.

They're all one-night-standers, huh?...

Well... It is clear that what I said could potentially have different meanings, but either my English skills aren't good enough or I'm too tired to see it. I hate to ask, but could somebody please explain the joke to me?

Etherealicer · **Reply #949 on:** October 30, 2014, 11:16:36 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on October 30, 2014, 10:48:03 PM

I have had some fun with this. I am also glad it is almost over. I have learned that minimalism does not work. Does not work for me anyways. I failed the light challenge tons of times. Only failed the tool challenge once. The Compact, while a nice SAK, has not been able to handle a lot of jobs that I came across. It will still get some pocket time when I get some new scales for it. Just want to add, thanks again Colt!

Nate

Uhh, I forgot about the light challenge. Well, I for one did good on that one, the Midnight Manager covered all my light needs.

ducttapetech · **Reply #950 on:** October 30, 2014, 11:32:10 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on October 30, 2014, 11:16:36 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on October 30, 2014, 10:48:03 PM
I have had some fun with this. I am also glad it is almost over. I have learned that minimalism does not work. Does not work for me anyways. I failed the light challenge tons of times. Only failed the tool challenge once. The Compact, while a nice SAK, has not been able to handle a lot of jobs that I came across. It will still get some pocket time when I get some new scales for it. Just want to add, thanks again Colt!

Nate
Uhh, I forgot about the light challenge. Well, I for one did good on that one, the Midnight Manager covered all my light needs.

I was hoping I could, but no luck. Messing around breakerboxes in the dark with a 2 lumen torch, no thanks.

Nate

arizonaranchman · **Reply #951 on:** October 31, 2014, 01:22:15 AM

It's been fun and I love the Pioneer, but I do love having the other parts of my daily Kit on me. Leatherman Classic, a traditional (usually a Stockman) and then the Pioneer or Farmer.

SAK Guy · **Reply #952 on:** October 31, 2014, 01:27:17 AM

Quote from: arizonaranchman on October 31, 2014, 01:22:15 AM

It's been fun and I love the Pioneer, but I do love having the other parts of my daily Kit on me. Leatherman Classic, a traditional (usually a Stockman) and then the Pioneer or Farmer.

+1 I'm thinking of adding a Trad stockman and multilayer SAKs to my EDC bag on Sat...oh and a big GEC 23.

Monrogue · **Reply #953 on:** October 31, 2014, 03:11:30 AM

I'm glad it's over, and my precious Rogueneer can be reunited with my pocket

I think my new Pioneer will have to share some space as well though, even if it is redundant.

getahl · **Reply #954 on:** October 31, 2014, 03:56:41 AM

One more day, folks! For me anyway. Didn't know it was a minimal light challenge, although that doesn't really affect the Fenix E01 I've had on my pocket for two or three years now. I did change my normal one out for a new one, because the old one was starting to flicker and sputter, and generally becoming unreliable.

SAKchief · **Reply #955 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:43:28 AM

Bring on the next challenge... Swisschamp pocket EDC?

zoidberg · **Reply #956 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:48:51 AM

Quote from: SAKchief on October 31, 2014, 05:43:28 AM

Bring on the next challenge... Swisschamp pocket EDC?

No more challenges this year.

Fast Bill · **Reply #957 on:** October 31, 2014, 07:57:00 AM

Guess what, I've got kinda mixed feelings about putting my Jelly Red Spartan away for a bit... working in an office this, and my Foxy Classic, have been fine ... but the temptation to EDC something else is going to lead to instant choice overload and quite a few changes of mind (and that's just on Nov 1st !)

Etherealicer · **Reply #958 on:** October 31, 2014, 08:14:30 AM

Yep, its over, wasn't all that bad, helped me define what I really need. Apparently I'm good with the Midnight Manager Flashlight, but the 58mm combo tool is not enough Phillips for me and the blade is also not up to the task.

Now I'm considering to combine the Midnight Manager with a SkeleTool. At any rate, it was an informative challenge, thanks for beating us into doing it

shark_za · **Reply #959 on:** October 31, 2014, 10:12:22 AM

Its been a great learning experience, I would normally have hopped between knives and lights and not appreciated what you actually need.
I missed the Phillips and scissor capability, made do with the eyeglass screwdriver for a very small screw and the blade was used to cut tags and bindings that would have been easier with a scissors.

Add a scissors to the waiter while going to 91mm and its a compact (I got one during the month) and I'll put a manager on my keys or security tags to give a better small Philips capability.
I have ordered a Super Tinker and a true utility corkscrew to achieve the same load-out.

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