Grathrs OBOC thread

ducttapetech · **Reply #30 on:** October 15, 2015, 01:25:56 PM

Like the match case. What brand are the matches?

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Grathr · **Reply #31 on:** October 15, 2015, 02:30:16 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on October 15, 2015, 01:25:56 PM

Like the match case. What brand are the matches?

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No brand, just the cheapest I found on ebay. Think they cost $1 inc shipping

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Grathr · **Reply #32 on:** October 15, 2015, 07:35:06 PM

I used Sol for some minor whittling, some other cutting tasks, and openining a can of mushrooms.
I also took some pics of it :

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Grathr · **Reply #33 on:** October 16, 2015, 06:38:45 PM

Today brought mostly cutting tasks and some fire prep for the stove.

Hers a pic from cutting up som old holy underwear into rags.

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Grathr · **Reply #34 on:** October 17, 2015, 06:30:31 PM

Today Sol did some basic maintenance on "Navi" the house droid, wich it did quite well.

I once again confirmed that I prefer the small driver on the tip of the canopener on Vic SAKs over the back phillips on Sol. But it got the job done, so I cant complain.

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ducttapetech · **Reply #35 on:** October 19, 2015, 02:21:01 PM

Good work!

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Grathr · **Reply #36 on:** October 19, 2015, 02:55:36 PM

Quote from: ducttapetech on October 19, 2015, 02:21:01 PM

Good work!

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Thanks!

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Grathr · **Reply #37 on:** October 19, 2015, 04:13:47 PM

Day 19:
Im switching to this GAK by B&H wich I got from Lowtech some time ago.

First I had to sharpen and clean it. It realy needed a new edge, so I gave it a new one using a rotating wetstone. I did it freehand, but it turned out ok.

Then it helped me doing some food prep:

Wich ended up in this leftover stew:

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ducttapetech · **Reply #38 on:** October 19, 2015, 04:54:53 PM

Mmm...looks good.

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Grathr · **Reply #39 on:** October 19, 2015, 05:09:10 PM

First impressions:
Its nice and tight.
If my memory serves me right, Lowtech repeened it before he sold it, as it had some play originally.
The awl is a real nailbraker, but I can get it out.
Im a little sceptical about using the combo opener/ saw as a phillips. I gave it a try on some large phillips screws, and it does work, just not super great. However it has no saw cover, and wont close properly if it has (i tried with a cover from another GAK), so I'll be a little worried about my fingers while using the combo tool with force.

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SAK Guy · **Reply #40 on:** October 19, 2015, 05:12:04 PM

Nice!!! I have one of those B+H bund GAKs. Good working knife!

Grathr · **Reply #41 on:** October 21, 2015, 06:16:24 PM

Today the GAK cut me a nice walking staff. The saw worked OK but tended to clog up. The blade cut and shaped it like a dream.

Then it made lunch

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Grathr · **Reply #42 on:** October 23, 2015, 10:46:56 AM

The GAK havent had much to do but opening some packages the last couple of days.

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Grathr · **Reply #43 on:** October 25, 2015, 12:20:31 PM

Not much action for the GAK. Having been a little under weather the last few days

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Grathr · **Reply #44 on:** October 26, 2015, 04:01:09 PM

I went for a long walk today. The GAK did some firemaking and sausagestick making today.
The GAK is actually very good tool for woodcraft: The blade has a good size. It has a saw and a big sharp awl. It has a good size handle but is fairly thin and is easy to pocket carry.

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SAK Guy · **Reply #45 on:** October 26, 2015, 04:12:26 PM

The GAKs are really good knives. Really enjoying this thread!

Grathr · **Reply #46 on:** October 26, 2015, 04:25:08 PM

Quote from: SAK Guy on October 26, 2015, 04:12:26 PM

The GAKs are really good knives. Really enjoying this thread!

Thanks

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Etherealicer · **Reply #47 on:** October 26, 2015, 08:20:00 PM

A fire is probably a good idea... how warm/cold is it now in your part of the world?

Grathr · **Reply #48 on:** October 26, 2015, 08:38:45 PM

Quote from: Etherealicer on October 26, 2015, 08:20:00 PM

A fire is probably a good idea... how warm/cold is it now in your part of the world?

Not very cold. At the time I made the fire it was aprox 6 degrees celcius. Unusually warm for this time of year.

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Grathr · **Reply #49 on:** October 28, 2015, 04:42:53 PM

Not much action yesterday, just some cutting and opening of packages.

Grathr · **Reply #50 on:** October 29, 2015, 04:34:19 PM

I tried to operate the GAK with gloves today. I could open the blade and cork screw easily, the saw/combo tool with some dificulty and the awl I could not open at all.

The GAK also got to open a can of corn, wich it did easily.

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