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One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one

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au Offline Echotech

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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2970 on: January 31, 2021, 05:40:53 AM
Thanks Nix :tu: :like:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2971 on: January 31, 2021, 05:57:16 AM
Congrats on the finish everyone  :tu:

Day 30

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111mm Day 30:

Like our snow, the challenge is melting away into the river of time....


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This Hercules proved to be an excellent carry for the past 30-days.

It is a tad big, both in the hand and in the pocket, but still adequately suited to pocket carry. In a caddy or from a dangler (which kept the 111mm more upright) carry was a breeze. I should say the for the month of January I wasn't required to wear anything dressy or formal.....the Hercules might be a bit more problematic in that situation.

As I've said before, the toolset seems excellent for my uses and activities. I didn't take it camping, kayaking, or fishing this month, but I think it would make a great companion for those activities. I can also see it being a great tool for a road trip.....although the Spirit might have some advantages.

Aside from the blade and best-ever-MT saw, the other tools can be found in the 91mm line. The pliers in the Swiss Champ are the same as those in the Hercules or Skipper. The scissors are the same size as those in the Climber.....

Which begs the question, why a 111mm vs a 91mm? 

For me, the answer is that the ergonomics of the 111mm's handle outweighs the marginally more convenient size of the 91mm's. I have big hands and the 111mm handle is just more comfortable and secure to grip. I've never really had an issue using a Classic or Executive or Farmer....so, true, they awl work well...it's just that the 111mm's feel better in hand to me.

I was seriously impressed by the Hercules' toolset: big blade, awesome saw, light pliers, great Vic scissors, opener layer, 2 different 3d Phillips drivers, awl, corkscrew (w/glasses driver), T&T, and, in my case, a sail needle stashed under one of the Phillips drivers. That is a bunch of preparedness and capability.

My most used tools were the blade, scissors, can opener, bottle opener, and corkscrew. Looking at that list....well....the Outrider might have been a better choice for the month. However, I liked having the pliers with me. Moreover, the Outrider is only marginally more comfortable to carry. So, no regrets.

Awl in awl....the Hercules was a pleasant surprise to carry for a month. For me, this was a challenge well spent!   :tu:

Many thanks to the numerous SAK knights, SAK addicts, and SAK fans who made this challenge so much fun and constantly interesting. You guys--the best SAK fans in the World--rocked this challenge start to finish!

 :clap: :clap:  Congratulations to awl who completed it (and who will soon complete it)!   :clap: :clap:


Great wrap!


Day 30
Using the prybar to break out some dodgy wood in the bathroom windowsill.
 It's been fun carrying a bigger knife then normal , but I'm looking forward to going back to my normal 91/93mm carry. Much like the minimal challenge let me know 84mm blades were not quite enough , this has let me know that for pretty much everything besides food prep (at which it shines ) the 111mm blade is more than what I needed .
 Thanks to all who rode this bus with me and the organisers for giving us the opportunity .
Knife on , brethren  :climber:
:cheers:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2972 on: January 31, 2021, 06:01:14 AM
Day 30 !!

Fitting end to the month.  Forgot my mask as I got to the store.  Luckily I had a box of disposables in the back seat.  So, a photo fitting for 2020/21 and where we all are.



and a send off photo of the knives used this month.


Nice pix to the finish!  Which one is your favorite? :pok:


I really like the mighty Work Champ but I love this toolset.  I can definitely see this knife seeing more pocket time.  Is there a day of the week set aside for 111's?  111 Wednesday perhaps?  :D
We have a new convert!  :D


Day 31 bonus pics - wouldn’t have felt right to have chosen another SAK this month and horror of horrors, may not get one in the poker face challenge :ahhh

This time the rucksack which I never really got around to carrying

Congratulations everyone, been a top challenge :like:

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Lovely bonus pix!  :like:


us Offline munsonhsr

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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2973 on: January 31, 2021, 06:08:14 AM
Nice pix to the finish!  Which one is your favorite? :pok:

Tough choice.  Either the Rucksack or the Trekker seemed to be used the most.  They are on the smaller end, and felt better in my pockets.

Thanks for asking! :)
Phil ~  Awls Well That Ends Well :)


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One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2974 on: January 31, 2021, 06:34:51 AM
Day 30 bonus entry.
Just got back from Palm Springs and couldn't resist taking the 111mm on highway 111.  :tu:
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Great pic FB  :like:


Oh, Btw, everyone finishing this challenge--if you'd like to get a free magnet(free shipping as well) and haven't sent me your address, please kindly pm it to me.  Nix and I will get that send to you once they are made! 

If you have gotten a free magnet from previous challenge, unless you have a change of address, I have your address on file and it will be sent to you automatically. :cheers:

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 :like: :like: :like: thanks comis

Day 24

Well done everyone on completing your 30day. I am close behind. I trust all of you will open up a lovely refreshing beverage to celebrate. in 6 days i will join you all.

This challenge made me fall in love with the larger knives again. Tempted to get a 130mm, s17 (Delemont challenge)or eyeing a CRKT tuna.

Another excellent pic Bobby, good luck with the rest of the challenge  :like:

Congrats on the finish everyone  :tu:

Day 30

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Great pic Borg  :like:

Love that book!(just read a later comment about the price, ouch, but I still think it's worth it, especially for the collection!)

You definitely should get one, it's great compliment to any SAK collection!

 :iagree: Trouble is comis the only copy I can find is US$500  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2975 on: January 31, 2021, 06:35:16 AM
Congratulations everyone!!  If you don't have one, I believe there's a 111 badge.  Make sure you apply :tu:
Barry


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2976 on: January 31, 2021, 06:36:13 AM


Lovely bonus pix!  :like:

 :tu: :tu:  comis  :cheers:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2977 on: January 31, 2021, 08:49:48 AM
I really like the mighty Work Champ but I love this toolset.  I can definitely see this knife seeing more pocket time.  Is there a day of the week set aside for 111's?  111 Wednesday perhaps?  :D

Gets my vote Barry. A good alternative to Wenger Wednesday.   :like:
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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2978 on: January 31, 2021, 08:51:08 AM
Day 30 bonus entry.
Just got back from Palm Springs and couldn't resist taking the 111mm on highway 111.  :tu:
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If you've got a SAK on the dash you know you're heading in the right direction ! :cheers:
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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2979 on: January 31, 2021, 10:29:06 AM
Day 25. Sunday picnic on the beach again. This time with virgin G&T. Can't buy gin at the moment.

Hope everyone enjoyed thier 30day challenge. I know i am still loving it. Have a great day everyone


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2980 on: January 31, 2021, 11:02:05 AM
Day 30 bonus entry.
Just got back from Palm Springs and couldn't resist taking the 111mm on highway 111.  :tu:
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Cool pic!

I wonder where the other highways are. I heard 91 and 93 are very popular.


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2981 on: January 31, 2021, 11:08:53 AM
Day 31

Final day! Mrs. Templar went on another sole cleaning mission. This time I suggested the Skipper's marlin spike instead of the Hercules' awl. As expected, the blunt, wedge-shaped tip of the marlin spike made it a very effective tool for the job (even better than the awl). Unfortunately though, the pebbles left some scratches on the polished marlin spike  :rant: But then again, it's a tool, not a museum piece, so I better get over it.

As a bonus, I throw in a picture of all my 111 mms (sans the Garant and the Workchamp, which remain in their boxes until their first use (if applicable)). Ironically, even though at first I did not mean to partake in this challenge, the possibility that I might join after all was excuse enough for me (you know how it is  :facepalm:) to get the Skipper and the Outrider.

Except for today's Skipper exercise, I ended up never using those new acquisitions during the challenge - the Hercules was just too good and comfy enough to carry. But when life goes back to normal and hiking/sailing become an option again, I am sure the Outrider and Skipper will get a chance to shine.

Thanks again to Nix for hosting the challenge, to Vicman for giving all participants his unwaivering support and last but not least to Comis for spoiling us with one of his famous magnets! I have already reserved some prime real estate on our family fridge!  :cheers:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2982 on: January 31, 2021, 11:18:25 AM
Day 31

Final day! Mrs. Templar went on another sole cleaning mission. This time I suggested the Skipper's marlin spike instead of the Hercules' awl. As expected, the blunt, wedge-shaped tip of the marlin spike made it a very effective tool for the job (even better than the awl). Unfortunately though, the pebbles left some scratches on the polished marlin spike  :rant: But then again, it's a tool, not a museum piece, so I better get over it.

As a bonus, I throw in a picture of all my 111 mms (sans the Garant and the Workchamp, which remain in their boxes until their first use (if applicable)). Ironically, even though at first I did not mean to partake in this challenge, the possibility that I might join after all was excuse enough for me (you know how it is  :facepalm:) to get the Skipper and the Outrider.

Except for today's Skipper exercise, I ended up never using those new acquisitions during the challenge - the Hercules was just too good and comfy enough to carry. But when life goes back to normal and hiking/sailing become an option again, I am sure the Outrider and Skipper will get a chance to shine.

Thanks again to Nix for hosting the challenge, to Vicman for giving all participants his unwaivering support and last but not least to Comis for spoiling us with one of his famous magnets! I have already reserved some prime real estate on our family fridge!  :cheers:

Cool use of the marlin spike!

You need a Workchamp XL. Everything in one package and it even comes with a hoof cleaner!


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2983 on: January 31, 2021, 11:21:31 AM

You need a Workchamp XL.


Can't. My therapist forbade it :facepalm:



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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2984 on: January 31, 2021, 11:25:44 AM
Can't. My therapist forbade it :facepalm:

I understand.

Is it because of this..?


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2985 on: January 31, 2021, 11:31:16 AM
Sorry for my absence people. It turns out I do have the dreaded COVID and I'm currently bed bound  ::)

As soon as I'm up and about again I'll make up the additional days  :tu:

Stay safe awl  :salute:
They don't like it up 'em!


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2986 on: January 31, 2021, 11:32:15 AM
Sorry for my absence people. It turns out I do have the dreaded COVID and I'm currently bed bound  ::)

As soon as I'm up and about again I'll make up the additional days  :tu:

Stay safe awl  :salute:

Aw crap. Hope you're soon ok again!


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2987 on: January 31, 2021, 11:42:36 AM
Nice pix to the finish!  Which one is your favorite? :pok:

Tough choice.  Either the Rucksack or the Trekker seemed to be used the most.  They are on the smaller end, and felt better in my pockets.

Thanks for asking! :)
:cheers:  What's cool about SAK is you could always something you like, almost semi-custom.


Great pic FB  :like:


 :like: :like: :like: thanks comis

Another excellent pic Bobby, good luck with the rest of the challenge  :like:

Great pic Borg  :like:

 :iagree: Trouble is comis the only copy I can find is US$500  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
:sa: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh That's crazy!  We should put this on the crazy thread, what's the original value?  That's gonna be the craziest flip!


Day 25. Sunday picnic on the beach again. This time with virgin G&T. Can't buy gin at the moment.

Hope everyone enjoyed thier 30day challenge. I know i am still loving it. Have a great day everyone
You too!  :tu:


Sorry for my absence people. It turns out I do have the dreaded COVID and I'm currently bed bound  ::)

As soon as I'm up and about again I'll make up the additional days  :tu:

Stay safe awl  :salute:
Sorry to hear that, hope you'd have a speedy recovery!


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2988 on: January 31, 2021, 12:08:16 PM
Sorry to read that, SurgeUK - I hope you make a speedy recovery.  :tu:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2989 on: January 31, 2021, 12:11:22 PM
Sorry for my absence people. It turns out I do have the dreaded COVID and I'm currently bed bound  ::)

As soon as I'm up and about again I'll make up the additional days  :tu:

Stay safe awl  :salute:
Speedy recovery!

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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2990 on: January 31, 2021, 01:27:15 PM
Sorry for my absence people. It turns out I do have the dreaded COVID and I'm currently bed bound  ::)

As soon as I'm up and about again I'll make up the additional days  :tu:

Stay safe awl  :salute:

Bad news :( I hope it will be mild and that you will get better very soon, Surge.


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2991 on: January 31, 2021, 01:27:47 PM
I understand.

Is it because of this..?

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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2992 on: January 31, 2021, 01:49:33 PM
DAY 31 BONUS PIC

One last pic of the Outrider


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2993 on: January 31, 2021, 01:50:10 PM
Sorry for my absence people. It turns out I do have the dreaded COVID and I'm currently bed bound  ::)

As soon as I'm up and about again I'll make up the additional days  :tu:

Stay safe awl  :salute:
Hope you're feeling better soon Surge!
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2994 on: January 31, 2021, 01:53:35 PM
Day 31 bonus pics - wouldn’t have felt right to have chosen another SAK this month and horror of horrors, may not get one in the poker face challenge :ahhh

This time the rucksack which I never really got around to carrying

Congratulations everyone, been a top challenge :like:



Thank you Echotech! :cheers:

Nice pics! :like: :tu: :tu:




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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2995 on: January 31, 2021, 01:56:06 PM
Congratulations everyone!!  If you don't have one, I believe there's a 111 badge.  Make sure you apply :tu:

Thank you Barry! :cheers:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2996 on: January 31, 2021, 01:58:44 PM
Day 25. Sunday picnic on the beach again. This time with virgin G&T. Can't buy gin at the moment.

Hope everyone enjoyed thier 30day challenge. I know i am still loving it. Have a great day everyone

Thank you Bobby! :cheers:

Nice pic! :like: :tu: :tu:


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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2997 on: January 31, 2021, 02:02:16 PM
Day 31

Final day!

Thanks again to Nix for hosting the challenge, to Vicman for giving all participants his unwaivering support and last but not least to Comis for spoiling us with one of his famous magnets! I have already reserved some prime real estate on our family fridge!  :cheers:

Thank you Simon! :cheers:

Nice pics! :like: :tu: :tu:



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Re: One Eleven 'n One Twenty-one
Reply #2999 on: January 31, 2021, 02:05:04 PM
Sorry for my absence people. It turns out I do have the dreaded COVID and I'm currently bed bound  ::)

As soon as I'm up and about again I'll make up the additional days  :tu:

Stay safe awl  :salute:

Praying for a fast recovery Surge! :cheers:

Looking forward to your pics! :D


 

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