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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #210 on: September 08, 2017, 05:50:45 AM
Gracias, amigo!

I'll tally up the responses over the rest of the challenge and then figure out how to proceed.

Since you expressed some interest, let me ramble on with a few extra details. The steel is good ol' 1095, high carbon, super rust. I've got a scrap of American Walnut to use as handle scales. And I'll fix the scales to the tang with epoxy and brass pins. I haven't quite settled on how I'll finish the walnut scales; that'll be a last minute decision.

That's the plan, for now, and until reality slaps me in da face.  :megaslap:
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #211 on: September 08, 2017, 05:51:36 AM
I wish I could make a knife!


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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #212 on: September 08, 2017, 05:57:58 AM
You can!

I'd like to get to the point where I can forge steel into a knife, but that may not happen. I made my first knife 30 years ago and I'm still using it today. I got a Green River blade (heat treated and drilled) and fashioned some scales from maple. I epoxied and pinned the scales on, then sanded, stained, and finished them. Then sharpened the blade. It was/is a pretty amateurish knife, but it takes a great edge and it has a place in my kitchen knife block today. Order a 'kit' blade and make a knife. All you really need is a rasp, some sandpaper, a few pins, a clamp or two, and some epoxy. It will be your knife!

p.s. oh, you'll need a drill, too.
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #213 on: September 08, 2017, 10:39:32 AM
Quote from: Nix on September 08, 2017, 05:57:58 AM
You can!

I'd like to get to the point where I can forge steel into a knife, but that may not happen. I made my first knife 30 years ago and I'm still using it today. I got a Green River blade (heat treated and drilled) and fashioned some scales from maple. I epoxied and pinned the scales on, then sanded, stained, and finished them. Then sharpened the blade. It was/is a pretty amateurish knife, but it takes a great edge and it has a place in my kitchen knife block today. Order a 'kit' blade and make a knife. All you really need is a rasp, some sandpaper, a few pins, a clamp or two, and some epoxy. It will be your knife!

p.s. oh, you'll need a drill, too.


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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #214 on: September 08, 2017, 04:32:42 PM


zrxoa1, the butcher's knife in today's snap shot is the one I made 30 years ago. Showing a little wear, but still going strong!
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #215 on: September 08, 2017, 05:20:25 PM
Quote from: Nix on September 08, 2017, 04:32:42 PM
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zrxoa1, the butcher's knife in today's snap shot is the one I made 30 years ago. Showing a little wear, but still going strong! (Image removed from quote.)
You could use it to cut eggs still in the shell. :D
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #216 on: September 08, 2017, 09:11:00 PM
I was inspired by pfrsantos and his slick tool caddy. Over the last couple of days, I made my own version using some scraps I had in the garage. The Pioneer X was quite handy in trimming thread (scissors) and cutting leather (main blade). I did not use the PX awl. For this project, I used a dedicated leather awl.



I think it came out quite nicely. I shaped the caddy to match a Levis 501 pocket, so it's a bit wider at the top, to keep it snug.



The tools are quite snug, despite a decent welt (single layer welt), and so the caddy is slightly deformed when loaded with larger tools (AA light & 3-layer PX).
I oiled the leather to keep it supple and sweat resistant. Also added a coat of acrylic resolene to the back to increase sweat resistance. (I've had carbon steel knives develop some rust after a single day out hiking & getting sweaty. Even in Kydex sheaths! So I'm a bit paranoid about that.)

I expect the caddy will break in with use, but if not, I may dampen the leather and 'wet form' the leather for a better fit, but so far, so good.

Thank you, pfrsantos! 
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #217 on: September 08, 2017, 10:16:32 PM
Nice knife :like: Nice new knife blank :like: and nice caddy  :like: Plus all the great pics :like: :D
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #218 on: September 08, 2017, 11:05:29 PM
Quote from: Poncho65 on September 08, 2017, 10:16:32 PM
Nice knife :like: Nice new knife blank :like: and nice caddy  :like: Plus all the great pics :like: :D
What he said.  :D
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #219 on: September 09, 2017, 12:04:58 AM
Thank you, gents.  :hatsoff:
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #220 on: September 09, 2017, 12:30:27 AM
Quote from: Nix on September 08, 2017, 09:11:00 PM
I was inspired by pfrsantos and his slick tool caddy. Over the last couple of days, I made my own version using some scraps I had in the garage. The Pioneer X was quite handy in trimming thread (scissors) and cutting leather (main blade). I did not use the PX awl. For this project, I used a dedicated leather awl.

(Image removed from quote.)

I think it came out quite nicely. I shaped the caddy to match a Levis 501 pocket, so it's a bit wider at the top, to keep it snug.

(Image removed from quote.)

The tools are quite snug, despite a decent welt (single layer welt), and so the caddy is slightly deformed when loaded with larger tools (AA light & 3-layer PX).
I oiled the leather to keep it supple and sweat resistant. Also added a coat of acrylic resolene to the back to increase sweat resistance. (I've had carbon steel knives develop some rust after a single day out hiking & getting sweaty. Even in Kydex sheaths! So I'm a bit paranoid about that.)

I expect the caddy will break in with use, but if not, I may dampen the leather and 'wet form' the leather for a better fit, but so far, so good.

Thank you, pfrsantos!  (Image removed from quote.)


WOW!  :like:


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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #221 on: September 09, 2017, 12:33:49 AM
Gracias, Amigo.  :hatsoff:

You need to get you a Pioneer X.
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #222 on: September 09, 2017, 12:38:02 AM
I need to find someone to make a nice leather sheath for my PX. I'd love to carry it that way and leave my pocket for one of my auto knives!  Haha


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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #223 on: September 09, 2017, 12:38:28 AM
That's really one cool caddy, amigo! I especially like the application of acrylic resolence. As you put it in the back pocket, aren't you worried of damaging your PX and flashlight when you sit down?

As to a PX, I actually have one on the way and it will just cost me around $15, brand new :D
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #224 on: September 09, 2017, 12:41:42 AM
Quote from: zrxoa1 on September 09, 2017, 12:38:02 AM
I need to find someone to make a nice leather sheath for my PX. I'd love to carry it that way and leave my pocket for one of my auto knives!  Haha

I'll gladly make one for you. It won't be professional, but it will be well made and durable. Shoot me a PM so we can work out a few details.
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #225 on: September 09, 2017, 12:46:28 AM
Quote from: an0nemus on September 09, 2017, 12:38:28 AM
As to a PX, I actually have one on the way and it will just cost me around $15, brand new :D

$15? Whoa! You hit the jackpot.  :ahhh

In re stressing the knife by 'sitting on it', I used some seriously heavy leather, so that is somewhat protective and distributes pressure around the knife/flashlight. And, when I sit down, the back pocket and sheath seem to end up on the side of my 'seat'. So I don't think this will be an issue. I guess I'd like to hear from other forum members who have used caddys (or is that 'caddies'?), but it seems to work fairly well as is.  :tu:
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #226 on: September 09, 2017, 12:54:43 AM
Quote from: Nix on September 09, 2017, 12:46:28 AM
Quote from: an0nemus on September 09, 2017, 12:38:28 AM
As to a PX, I actually have one on the way and it will just cost me around $15, brand new :D

$15? Whoa! You hit the jackpot.  :ahhh

In re stressing the knife by 'sitting on it', I used some seriously heavy leather, so that is somewhat protective and distributes pressure around the knife/flashlight. And, when I sit down, the back pocket and sheath seem to end up on the side of my 'seat'. So I don't think this will be an issue. I guess I'd like to hear from other forum members who have used caddys (or is that 'caddies'?), but it seems to work fairly well as is.  :tu:


I helped organize a local group buy as a friend went to Switzerland recently and bought some SAKs at deep discount. As part of my reward, I get to order a PX at greater discount. Can't wait for it to arrive in 10 days  :ahhh


Yes, I imagine that when you sit down, the caddy will move to the side of your "seat", like what happens to a mobile phone when placed behind. I'm just thinking of suddenly/accidentally sitting down and damaging your tools? The likelihood might be really low, though, considering how toughly built a PX and that flashlight seem to be  :tu:
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #227 on: September 09, 2017, 01:01:10 AM
I've only had it for one day (today), but I've been driving and sitting in different chairs and I haven't noticed a problem ( a bit to my surprise ). I do notice it being in my back pocket, but it seems OK. I'm curious to see how it works out after a few days of use. 
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #228 on: September 09, 2017, 01:17:31 AM
Alox SAK? Possibility of being damaged? By sitting on it?   :think: :rofl:
Smurf, if you dropped it on a dirt road and a bus ran over it, it might not even have a scratch!
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #229 on: September 09, 2017, 01:23:12 AM
Quote from: Pablo O'Brien on September 09, 2017, 01:17:31 AM
Alox SAK? Possibility of being damaged? By sitting on it?   :think: :rofl:
Smurf, if you dropped it on a dirt road and a bus ran over it, it might not even have a scratch!


Oppss, sorry for even suggesting an alox SAK is fragile  :D
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #230 on: September 09, 2017, 01:30:16 AM
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Alox SAK? Possibility of being damaged? By sitting on it?   :think: :rofl:
Smurf, if you dropped it on a dirt road and a bus ran over it, it might not even have a scratch!


Oppss, sorry for even suggesting an alox SAK is fragile  :D
Now you'll know!  :D
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #231 on: September 09, 2017, 05:03:54 PM
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #232 on: September 09, 2017, 11:38:07 PM
Fairly active day for the PX. This morning, the scissors got used to trim the old beard. Midday the larger driver was used to disassemble the sewing machine so that it could be taken in for routine service. Then, the large driver was used again to install the gasket in some screen windows. The rounded edges of the cap lifter make this tool perfect for easing gaskets into place without cutting them.



The awl got used to open some files packaged in that horrible plastic, 'clam shell' stuff. I know some guys like the orange peeler for this task, but in my mind the Alox inline awl is the perfect tool for this job. Gotta love the awl.



And, now, this evening, the cap lifter is doing what the cap lifter does best.  :D

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Reply #233 on: September 10, 2017, 03:16:32 AM
Wow. Time flies so fast!  :cheers:
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #234 on: September 10, 2017, 06:10:13 AM
Hey Nix, I just stumbled across a youtube video of someone using the can opener on a Cadet to open a corked wine bottle. Looks pretty simple if it's done right! (I still want to try this myself but I just don't drink much wine... I'm a beer guy.)

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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #235 on: September 10, 2017, 06:17:51 AM
Ohhhh! He makes it look easy!

I note that he is uncorking a bottle with an artificial cork. His technique is pretty similar to my second attempt techique, but I was faced with a natural cork, which fell apart. I'll try again, but I'd like to have a go with an artificial (and stronger) cork like he managed to pull. It may be possible with some natural corks as well, I'll have to keep trying.

(Hey, beer is great and all, but wine is probably better for you. Grab a bottle and have a try at this.  :drink:)
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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #236 on: September 10, 2017, 04:44:05 PM
Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for sixty (60) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a GEC knife and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Spyderco knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Fieldmaster SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Buck 112 Ranger for thirty (30) consecutive days. Post a picture and recipe for a batch of Chili that you have made Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #237 on: September 10, 2017, 05:00:11 PM
Quote from: GoatDragon on September 10, 2017, 06:10:13 AM
Hey Nix, I just stumbled across a youtube video of someone using the can opener on a Cadet to open a corked wine bottle. Looks pretty simple if it's done right! (I still want to try this myself but I just don't drink much wine... I'm a beer guy.)



That's awesome! Hadn't seen that method!   But does this mean I should consider changing my name to El Can Opener?    It just doesn't have the same ring to it....  :(
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Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a Camper SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa.  Start a new thread and post a photo of the Vic Pioneer X for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must buy an item through the MTo Store Start a new thread with a photo of your custom ALOX with scissors Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Must start a thread with a photo of your stayglow SAK Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Test,please ignore Start a thread with photos of at least eight different colored ALOX models in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection

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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #238 on: September 10, 2017, 06:25:51 PM
I'd stick with the original moniker, El C.  :cheers:

So yesterday I used the cap lifter to prep a replacement screen window. This morning, the PX scissors came in handy when prepping strips of Velcro for use in installing the screen window.

Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for sixty (60) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a GEC knife and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Spyderco knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Fieldmaster SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Buck 112 Ranger for thirty (30) consecutive days. Post a picture and recipe for a batch of Chili that you have made Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: Pioneer X, 30 day challenge
Reply #239 on: September 10, 2017, 09:42:43 PM
Took care of some chores earlier, so now it's time to play. With the weather forecast to cool off a bit with a chance of some rain, I'm hoping the smoke will abate and the fishing pick up. So, I figured I'd make up a couple extra lures....



The PX does a nice job with this. The cap lifter works to bend out the edges of the bottle cap and crease a fold. I use a kitchen towel under the cap so there is room to flex the cap and protect the point of the awl when drilling hole for the hook and swivel.



Ok, so you're thinking these look pretty bush-league. They are, but they're deadly. The asymmetric design makes them jerk and flutter like a wounded bait fish, and I think the rough edges create some turbulence in the water. Obviously you want to choose your beer and caps with an eye toward color and flash. Plus, they're free; so I have more money to spend on SAK's.

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Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for sixty (60) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a GEC knife and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Build your own version of an MRE using off-the-shelf components, post a photo of the completed MRE and store at room temperature for 6 days or more. Consume the MRE after the storage period and post pictures and descriptions of the contents. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Spyderco knife for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Fieldmaster SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Buck 112 Ranger for thirty (30) consecutive days. Post a picture and recipe for a batch of Chili that you have made Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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