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us Offline Nix

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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #960 on: August 23, 2019, 02:25:50 PM
Nice start for the day.  :iagree:

Rainy day here, so might be another slow one for me. Feels like a good day to do a little reading and drink too much coffee.
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #961 on: August 23, 2019, 03:13:48 PM
Nice job!!
Quote from: Humayd A R Mahomedy on August 22, 2019, 09:26:54 PM
Day 22
20190822_110924 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
20190822_110926 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
20190822_110955 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr
20190822_110956 by Humayd a r Mahomedy, on Flickr

i helped my youngest with her technology project [grade 9].
trimming and stripping wire and attaching the switch.
Barry
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #962 on: August 23, 2019, 03:14:35 PM
I'm finding more and more of those days!
Quote from: Nix on August 23, 2019, 02:25:50 PM
Nice start for the day.  :iagree:

Rainy day here, so might be another slow one for me. Feels like a good day to do a little reading and drink too much coffee.
Barry
Merit Badges Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one red edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a keychain tool with pliers, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. For 30 consecutive days carry a SAK with a magnifying glass, and post a picture every day in the designated thread. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread showing a photo of at least five BO tools Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool 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 Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #963 on: August 23, 2019, 03:15:29 PM
 :drool: :drool:
Quote from: Fast Bill on August 22, 2019, 09:50:37 PM
Had to attend a late meeting so quick curry and some punching of holes in the wrapper
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #964 on: August 23, 2019, 03:16:02 PM
 :like: :like:
Quote from: Exeter on August 22, 2019, 09:32:12 PM
Day 22

Another box arrived with a watch in it, the Explorer opened it for me.
Barry
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #965 on: August 23, 2019, 03:16:40 PM
Great posts!

August 23 - cloudy with a good chance of rain in my region today. I used my Explorer for a number of mundane daily cutting tasks - cut tape to package a fixed blade knife that I sold, opened some plastic food packages, opened the mail, cut a tomato, tightened a loose screw on a cabinet, used the micro screwdriver to tighten glasses screws. Just think I would need a knife, scissors and two screwdrivers to do these tasks if I did not have the handy Explorer in my pocket!

Cheers!
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #966 on: August 23, 2019, 03:17:44 PM
Day 23: Mrs Rowland dislocated her hip.  Used the scissors to cut the wrist band off when she got home.
Barry
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #967 on: August 23, 2019, 03:38:18 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on August 23, 2019, 03:17:44 PM
Day 23: Mrs Rowland dislocated her hip.  Used the scissors to cut the wrist band off when she got home.

Ouch!!!  Hope she’s feeling better soon and a speedy recovery!!!




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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #968 on: August 23, 2019, 04:06:27 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on August 23, 2019, 03:17:44 PM
Day 23: Mrs Rowland dislocated her hip.  Used the scissors to cut the wrist band off when she got home.
Prayers sent and for a fast recovery!
Nice usage.
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #969 on: August 23, 2019, 04:07:25 PM
Sounds painful! Hope she gets better soon

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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #970 on: August 23, 2019, 04:45:04 PM
Hope she feels and gets better soon BR :tu:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #971 on: August 23, 2019, 06:41:51 PM
Thanks everyone! :salute: Believe me, we appreciate it!
Barry
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #972 on: August 23, 2019, 06:43:11 PM
Grabbed a bonus pic.  If you look closely you can see the creative way the previous owner adapted the broken scissors spring :tu:
Barry
Merit Badges Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Classic SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one red edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a keychain tool with pliers, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. For 30 consecutive days carry a SAK with a magnifying glass, and post a picture every day in the designated thread. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread showing a photo of at least five BO tools Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Leatherman Bond, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool 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 Vic Spirit MT for sixty (60) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #973 on: August 23, 2019, 07:04:38 PM
I did the same when I had a broken spring on my SwissChamp  :tu: :like:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #974 on: August 23, 2019, 07:22:51 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on August 23, 2019, 06:43:11 PM
Grabbed a bonus pic.  If you look closely you can see the creative way the previous owner adapted the broken scissors spring :tu:
Oh yeah, I see it now. Improvise, adapt and overcome!  :cheers:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #975 on: August 23, 2019, 08:00:47 PM
 :like: Great thinking Wim!   :iagree: Ray, what a SAK is all about!
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #976 on: August 23, 2019, 08:37:29 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on August 23, 2019, 08:00:47 PM
:like: Great thinking Wim!   :iagree: Ray, what a SAK is all about!
:iagree: yep!
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #977 on: August 23, 2019, 08:48:06 PM
I'm sorry to hear Mrs R has been in the wars Barry. I'm sure you and the Explorer will keep her well looked after while she recovers  :cheers:

Packaged a parcel up today and used the scissors to help cut the tape. Not exciting but it's always great to see how versatile SAKs actually are. Never dull to see what you guys get up to ! :hatsoff:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #978 on: August 23, 2019, 08:51:27 PM
Great use FB :like: :tu:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #979 on: August 23, 2019, 10:00:00 PM
Quote from: Barry Rowland on August 23, 2019, 03:17:44 PM
Day 23: Mrs Rowland dislocated her hip.  Used the scissors to cut the wrist band off when she got home.


Terrible news!   :-[

Perhaps she should consider not kicking you in the backside every time you buy a new SAK?

Hope the good Ms Rowland recovers quickly (so she can still give you a good backside kick when appropriate.) Please let us know how she's getting along (and when it safe to start tempting you into getting a new SAK.  :tu:)

Fine use of SAK scissors, though.  :tu:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #980 on: August 23, 2019, 10:18:18 PM
Thanks Phil! :cheers:

Jack, that's almost exactly what I told her trying to lighten the mood :D
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #981 on: August 23, 2019, 10:29:16 PM
Day: 23


Mrs Nix went out to run some errands today.  Which meant that the Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner was left unattended. How fortunate.......  >:D

Evil Bay delivered up a second-hand Explorer this morning.  I always wonder about the backstory of these SAKs, offered up to collectors and modders for a few dollars. Who bought it? Why? Why is it being left go?  Was there no one to gift it to? How did it get those scratches and wear marks? Small mysteries....

I had originally thought that this one might be used as parts for my modding project, the T.O.E., but after examining it I thought it would have sufficient life left in it's Swiss bones to still be of good service as it was.





Overawl, this Explorer was in pretty good shape. Both the knife blades have some scratches, but a little work with a fine diamond stone and black Arkansas stone brought the edges back to hair shaving sharp.

The in-line Phillips shows some signs of use. The flanges of the driver head have some slight distortion, but, tested on a couple of Phillips head screws, they still engage and drive a Phillips screw perfectly well.

Importantly, the mag glass is free of scratches and cleaned up easily. The scissors worked well. I gave the scissors a brief touch up with a Fiskars sharpener and they now cut very well indeed. The opener layer was in good shape, nothing to do there.

So, yes, this knife still has plenty of life.

Since I had the scales off, I thought I'd remove the keychain attachment point. In general, I find SAK's easier to carry without the pokey little keychain protrusion. Why not take it off for a more 'custom' Explorer?

The whole knife was a bit gunked-up with old dirt and grease, but a bath with Dawn and hot water soon brought it back to clean. I'm always amazed at how well SAK's clean up, the old Explorer was looking fresh.....but.... :think:.....I though a dip in Mrs Nix's ultrasonic jewelry cleaner wouldn't hurt. I would have asked her if it was OK, but she was out.........  ;)

Once cleaned up, I oiled the joints and made sure that the action was good. The small blade feels a little soft opening, but snaps back closed just fine. Awl the other blades feel factory fresh now.

Some new Plus Scales and a clean set of T&T installed, and I have a new favorite Explorer. I think I prefer the wider field of view of the current model Explorer's glass, but this knife is a little gem. After giving it a some care and attention, I feel bonded with it. (No, Mc Stitchy, I didn't cut myself with it.  :rofl:) It's now 'my SAK'. And what a great little tool, too!  :tu:







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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #982 on: August 23, 2019, 10:34:19 PM
Looks good with the green scales Nix  :like: :tu:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #983 on: August 23, 2019, 10:43:33 PM
Thanks, Wim.  :tu:

Maybe I'll call it my "Emerald Explorer".   :D
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #984 on: August 23, 2019, 10:48:19 PM
Great name for it  :like: :tu:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #985 on: August 23, 2019, 11:06:30 PM
Very nice Jack!!
Barry
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #986 on: August 23, 2019, 11:16:19 PM
Quote from: Nix on August 23, 2019, 10:29:16 PM
Day: 23


Mrs Nix went out to run some errands today.  Which meant that the Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner was left unattended. How fortunate.......  >:D

Evil Bay delivered up a second-hand Explorer this morning.  I always wonder about the backstory of these SAKs, offered up to collectors and modders for a few dollars. Who bought it? Why? Why is it being left go?  Was there no one to gift it to? How did it get those scratches and wear marks? Small mysteries....

I had originally thought that this one might be used as parts for my modding project, the T.O.E., but after examining it I thought it would have sufficient life left in it's Swiss bones to still be of good service as it was.

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Overawl, this Explorer was in pretty good shape. Both the knife blades have some scratches, but a little work with a fine diamond stone and black Arkansas stone brought the edges back to hair shaving sharp.

The in-line Phillips shows some signs of use. The flanges of the driver head have some slight distortion, but, tested on a couple of Phillips head screws, they still engage and drive a Phillips screw perfectly well.

Importantly, the mag glass is free of scratches and cleaned up easily. The scissors worked well. I gave the scissors a brief touch up with a Fiskars sharpener and they now cut very well indeed. The opener layer was in good shape, nothing to do there.

So, yes, this knife still has plenty of life.

Since I had the scales off, I thought I'd remove the keychain attachment point. In general, I find SAK's easier to carry without the pokey little keychain protrusion. Why not take it off for a more 'custom' Explorer?

The whole knife was a bit gunked-up with old dirt and grease, but a bath with Dawn and hot water soon brought it back to clean. I'm always amazed at how well SAK's clean up, the old Explorer was looking fresh.....but.... :think:.....I though a dip in Mrs Nix's ultrasonic jewelry cleaner wouldn't hurt. I would have asked her if it was OK, but she was out.........  ;)

Once cleaned up, I oiled the joints and made sure that the action was good. The small blade feels a little soft opening, but snaps back closed just fine. Awl the other blades feel factory fresh now.

Some new Plus Scales and a clean set of T&T installed, and I have a new favorite Explorer. I think I prefer the wider field of view of the current model Explorer's glass, but this knife is a little gem. After giving it a some care and attention, I feel bonded with it. (No, Mc Stitchy, I didn't cut myself with it.  :rofl:) It's now 'my SAK'. And what a great little tool, too!  :tu:

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Those are some very nice translucent green scales!  :cheers:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #987 on: August 23, 2019, 11:17:11 PM
Quote from: Nix on August 23, 2019, 10:43:33 PM
Thanks, Wim.  :tu:

Maybe I'll call it my "Emerald Explorer".   :D
Perfect name for it.  :hatsoff:
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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #988 on: August 23, 2019, 11:25:58 PM
Day 23

Package opening, got some old, hard-to-find scfi-fi books today.

Quote from: Barry Rowland on August 23, 2019, 06:41:51 PM
Thanks everyone! :salute: Believe me, we appreciate it!

Speedy recovery to the Mrs.!

Quote from: Nix on August 23, 2019, 10:29:16 PM
Day: 23


Mrs Nix went out to run some errands today.  Which meant that the Ultrasonic jewelry cleaner was left unattended. How fortunate.......  >:D

Evil Bay delivered up a second-hand Explorer this morning.

[...]

Some new Plus Scales and a clean set of T&T installed, and I have a new favorite Explorer. I think I prefer the wider field of view of the current model Explorer's glass, but this knife is a little gem. After giving it a some care and attention, I feel bonded with it. (No, Mc Stitchy, I didn't cut myself with it.  :rofl:) It's now 'my SAK'. And what a great little tool, too!  :tu:

Very nice indeed!  :tu:

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Re: the Amazing August Explorer Challenge!
Reply #989 on: August 23, 2019, 11:40:18 PM
Nice acquisition Nix.  It is nice when you get something used in better than expected shape.
Merit Badges 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. Only for the 14th year Anniversary Challenge. Post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a modular tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Buck knife or tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge, carry a fire-starting item and post a picture daily  (in use if possible) for 30 days. Lighters, matches, ferro rods, fire pistons, Signal, candles, sparkers, tinder, stoves, bowdrill sets. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in the Challenge thread and post a photo of a Flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Leatherman Micra  for 30 days Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Case knife  for 30 days Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo  of 84 and 85 mm Swiss Army Knives (and Wengers) for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director 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.

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