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One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one

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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #120 on: November 09, 2020, 08:01:15 PM
 :mail:

 :ahhh



*NEW* Skipper, Sidelock Outrider, Hercules

Wow!  I've been annoyed with Greg for tricking me into getting this new Skipper, but I have calmed down now.




This knife has excited me far more than I expected. I'm surprised to be so jazzed up by a new SAK--not that every new SAK isn't fun and exciting in some way. But this is a bit different. This is sort of a case of "love at first grasp."

This knife feels great in hand. I have big hands, but the Hercules feels....just a touch large. I know that I'll carry and use the Hercules, but it will always feel a touch big. The Skipper feels perfect. The Outrider is a bit slimmer and feels good too, but the Skipper feels 'Goldilocks right' for me.

I love the toolset.





Part of me is asking, "wait...where are the scissors?" and "don't you think a woodsaw might be handy?"

Nevermind those lingering doubts. The Marlin spike/shackle wrench makes up for those missing tools. This knife is a dream for those of us who like to work with rope and fishing line. Between the pliers, marlinspike, corkscrew, awl, toothpick, and tweezers, this knife has a full arsenal of knot tying/untying tools.

I've long been an Outrider fan. It too has a brilliant tool set and can go for a hike on its own. I think the Skipper will need to be paired with another SAK (Classic or Ambassador) so that I can have some scissors and a small plain edge blade as well.

Which brings me to my gripes.......

I'm not a fan of a serrated blade. I really like being able to simple strop a knife back to razor edge. I like the ease of sharpening a plain edge. I like the control and precision of a plain edge. I do understand that the serrated edge might be useful for quickly cutting a line, a quality that seems especially useful in a maritime environment. And I bet that on a cruise or picnic the SE blade would be great for food prep. But I'd rather have a plain blade. Just me.

My other gripe is that the awl has no eyelet. Why?   :rant:  Why does Vic make two different awls, one with and one without an eye?  Makes no sense.  :rant:  And an eye could be very useful for sail repair (given the purpose of this knife). So....why?

While I've awl-ways liked a sewing eye in my awls, I don't remember a specific time when I really needed a sewing awl. And....I can stow a sailmaker's needle underneath the in-line Phillips driver.....





An interesting side note: the paracord lanyard pictured cam with the knife. The box looked like it has been sealed at the factory. I guess DLT specified the lanyard along with scales. Nice touch DLT!  :tu:

(I'll likely replace that lanyard with another option, but I thought it was nice of them to include it.)

So, first impressions: I don't want to put this knife down!  I can easily see this becoming an EDC knife for me. In fact.....look for more photos in the upcoming EDC in DEC challenge....  :D


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #121 on: November 09, 2020, 09:10:29 PM
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So, first impressions: I don't want to put this knife down!  I can easily see this becoming an EDC knife for me. In fact.....look for more photos in the upcoming

Very nice Nix! :like: :tu: :tu:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #122 on: November 09, 2020, 09:24:02 PM
 :cheers:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #123 on: November 09, 2020, 09:51:23 PM
I already did a 111mm challenge, but that’s my absolute favorite SAK size, so I’ll join in with my Work Champ and Forester

01. Nix
02. Cody6268
03. RF52 (searching for a 111mm...)
04. munsonhsr
05. Alan K.
06. SurgeUK
07. Tet
08. Comis
09. Rizio Il Ghiro
10. Ulzhan
11.  Barry Rowland
12. Myron
13.  HolyDeuce
14. Storm
15. Old Lefty
16. Greg J.
17. Alexanderre
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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #124 on: November 09, 2020, 09:53:04 PM
Great!

(I have the 111mm challenge badge, too, but it is a fun challenge. So, glad to have you join in!  :tu: )


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #125 on: November 09, 2020, 09:56:23 PM
That looks like we'll have a lot of fun. Outrider, Skipper, Workchamp, those are all titans of the 111 mm line. And with a lot of fine people on that challenge we'll bring some light into the darkness of winter.


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #126 on: November 09, 2020, 10:01:40 PM
Thanks, gents, it’ll sure be fun
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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #127 on: November 09, 2020, 10:04:25 PM
I'm really looking forward to some Workchamp action!   :ahhh


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #128 on: November 09, 2020, 10:17:59 PM
Count me in!

01. Nix
02. Cody6268
03. RF52 (searching for a 111mm...)
04. munsonhsr
05. Alan K.
06. SurgeUK
07. Tet
08. Comis
09. Rizio Il Ghiro
10. Ulzhan
11.  Barry Rowland
12. Myron
13.  HolyDeuce
14. Storm
15. Old Lefty
16. Greg J.
17. Alexanderre
18. Brock O Lee

I have a few 111mm’s, which are stowed all around the show as backups/just-in-case/mobile tool boxes. They are a bit big and heavy to carry on person, but since I’ll be working from home in Jan I can give them all a test drive.  :salute:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #129 on: November 09, 2020, 10:26:51 PM
That's the spirit!  :tu:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #130 on: November 09, 2020, 11:27:20 PM
 Great initial thoughts Nix  :tu:

I was notified that the Blue scales are back in stock if I wanted to reorder
Of course I did, expected Thursday  :ahhh  :woohoo:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #131 on: November 09, 2020, 11:35:01 PM
 :ahhh

Hope you like it at least half as much as I like this one!   :2tu:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #132 on: November 09, 2020, 11:38:47 PM
:ahhh

Hope you like it at least half as much as I like this one!   :2tu:

No doubt I will  :cheers:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #133 on: November 10, 2020, 01:30:34 AM
My Outrider from McStitchy arrived today.

It is lighter than I was expecting, especially for the size.  This challenge should be interesting.


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #134 on: November 10, 2020, 02:23:20 AM
 :like:  I trust you will like it. I love my Outrider.  :tu:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #135 on: November 10, 2020, 09:01:01 AM
My Outrider from McStitchy arrived today.
(Image removed from quote.)
It is lighter than I was expecting, especially for the size.  This challenge should be interesting.

That was fast  :tu:
Did you find the in-line Phillips under the scissors?  :D


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #136 on: November 10, 2020, 10:04:51 AM
That was fast  :tu:
Did you find the in-line Phillips under the scissors?  :D

No, I need to look at it better.


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #137 on: November 11, 2020, 03:27:28 PM
I'm out
Between the Minimal Challenge, and limits in my life with added responsibility, I've come to terms with the fact that I don't need a Skipper beyond the Challenge
On the bright side I was able to cancel it, and I'm exploring the 58mm line  :cheers:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #138 on: November 11, 2020, 03:32:09 PM
Sorry that you are out, Greg!   :salute:

Sounds like you are making some practical choices, though. Maybe some day I'll achieve that level of wisdom.....or Mrs Nix will hide my wallet.....  :rofl:

Add: Check out the Rambler, a great little 58mm. And don't over look the slightly larger but very sweet Vic Executive 81, aka 'Wenger'. At 65mm it is small, but a lot more knife!  :tu:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #139 on: November 11, 2020, 04:22:26 PM
 :salute:  :cheers:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #140 on: November 11, 2020, 07:20:59 PM
:salute:  :cheers:

Shame on you, Nix and Greg. You tricked me into a Skipper - it arrived today :facepalm: Btw, Skippers always come with lanyards (cf. Sakwiki).



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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #141 on: November 11, 2020, 07:24:31 PM
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Did not realize they awl come with lanyards. Strange....but I like it!  :tu:

(And I still think Greg needs a Skipper....)


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #142 on: November 11, 2020, 07:25:38 PM
So....S_T....you probably need a good challenge to test out that Skipper....  :pok:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #143 on: November 11, 2020, 08:02:27 PM
So....S_T....you probably need a good challenge to test out that Skipper....  :pok:

Thanks for the invite, Nix, but these Covid-challenges tend to be too crowded for my liking. This is why I already skipped the minimal challenge. But if there are less than 20 participants by 1 January I will join.


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #144 on: November 11, 2020, 09:08:44 PM
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Did not realize they awl come with lanyards. Strange....but I like it!  :tu:

(And I still think Greg needs a Skipper....)
My Skipper Pro came with a section of orange paracord for use as a lanyard.


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #145 on: November 11, 2020, 09:21:10 PM
I’ve been trying to decide if I want to upgrade from my old version Hercules to the new liner lock version??

For around the house, the slide lock version is fine. Mine sets by my bedside upstairs, so I have a decent multi tool up there in case I need a quick reach tool.

But if I was going to actually carry the Hercules everyday, I think I’d prefer the liner lock version. Mainly for the beefier, locking flat head/bottle opener driver. I use the beefier ones in my 93mm saks as pry bars a lot.

Personally, replacing the wood saw with the metal saw/file on the newer Hercules would be about the perfect SAK for me. Also, replace the can opener with an inline awl from the 93mm line!!


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One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #146 on: November 11, 2020, 09:22:24 PM
Hmmmm did a dupe post. So erased  and added pictures!!  Haha



« Last Edit: November 11, 2020, 09:45:26 PM by zrxoa1 »


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #147 on: November 11, 2020, 10:24:52 PM
...replace the can opener with an inline awl from the 93mm line!!

You make a good point zrxoa1, the inline awl is noticeably absent from the entire 111mm range   :-[
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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #148 on: November 11, 2020, 10:43:20 PM
You make a good point zrxoa1, the inline awl is noticeably absent from the entire 111mm range   :-[
Only one I’ve ever seen it on is the SOS custom model...




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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #149 on: November 11, 2020, 10:44:16 PM
An in-line awl would be great!   :like:

I wish that SOS tool were available commercially. I'd gobble one up.  :tu:


 

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