Day 12Comis's Brisa and coffee picture inspired me to switch back to my Brisa Necker 70 for the day. The Bobtail 80 and the Necker 70 are essentially the same knife with a slightly different handle. I might have bought the Bobtail if I'd seen it first, although, I really like the Necker 70 in red. I especially like to play with the octopus/Kraken bead I have on the lanyard. So, even though I have my SAK Knights coins in the picture, my fidget for the day is the brass Kraken bead.
Day 12Once more, WFH and so nothing doing. I don't drink at all, and the Mrs usually goes for something with screw caps or very occasionally corkscrews, but she does also tend to use her own Mountaineer for that. So it is a considerable rarity that I've actually gotten to use the bottle opener today: [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] However... some bright spark decided it'd be a fantastic idea to go out in the baking hot weather tomorrow, surround ourselves with sweaty tourists, and subject Tasky to the EDCectomy that is Windsor Castle Security...... Now, this basically means you can have NOTHING with a blade or cutting feature, not even scissors. IMO, this would invalidate my entry in this event, as I'd not be carrying half the kit required by the challenge... so if GearedForwards judges that to be so, I will bow out and wish the rest of you the best of luck.
Day 12I didn’t change anything up today, so a glamour shot of one of my favorite pairs that is part of my carry(Image removed from quote.)
Day 13Decided to try a 'catch (almost) all' pouch carry, throwing most things into the Firefly 15 pouch with the rest going in my pockets, the watch on the wrist and hand gel on my belt loop. It worked really well, the pouch wasn't stuffed full, and it carried really flat in the pocket despite the amount of gear and additional notepad. The fidget for the day was the Zippo slim (now empty from evaporation) whilst the Bic contingent stepped up to fire duty.(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Powernoodle Day 14(Image removed from quote.)Since my pockets are not loaded enough, I've added a box cutter for the last two days. I can foresee a box cutter Challenge in my future. I'll consider this my fidget item today, as flicking the blade in and out is addictive. Pro tip: replace it with a carbide blade for longer life.https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B097SX9RPJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1The Screwpop utility knife is the smallest, easiest to EDC utility knife I have found that still gives good utility:https://www.amazon.com/Screwpop-Carabiner-Attachment-Magnetizes-Appliances/dp/B00UZHT432/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=15UBD8EH5I1QD&keywords=screwpop+ron%27s+utility+knife+3.0&qid=1660479316&sprefix=screwpop%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUFaSFoyNE4xR1NVMyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRJZD1BMDY3MzIwOU1GWklLWURYMDI0MiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMjA4MTE1MldLV1AwOVlCV0pQSyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=
Day 13Well, wouldn't you believe it.......So the night before we head off to Windsor Castle, the in-laws come over. We remind ourselves and each other several times about not taking a blade in, with the obvious focus on me. The next morning the same conversation happens. So we get to the security check, I spend 5 minutes yanking everything out of my pockets, getting wand-scanned on all the metallic parts of my clothing, especially the toecaps, then another 5 minutes loading all my "useless junk and kitchen sinks" back into said pockets, all nice and clear..... only to find that doddery old Dad was still carrying the LM Micra I gave him one Christmas... and that they let him through with it!!It seems a 69-year-old expressing surprise at being caught out is not considered a security threat..... Day 14Back to a full load, and this time off round the shops... purely because they're air-conditioned. All the usual uses, from snotty noses to scraping Play-Dough out of pots. About the only one of note was lopping the rather long product labels off the latest soft toy: [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Day 14Sunday I was having fun experimenting with different organizer pouches but then settled on the below.I am anxiously awaiting a new pouch that I have high hopes for. If I’m lucky it will arrive by the end of the week.Day 15I didn’t change up anything from Sunday, except the sheath for the Essential. The Bradford 3 arrived today so I tested it out. For both days the 58mm was a Rambler with my keys that also included a Mateminco CSF04(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
Day 15Got out and about a little today. The dog has some new wheels, so spent some time round the local park making adjustments and getting them to fit him well enough. Managed to get a magnifier shot of this bug on one of the kiddie play things: [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Cool shot, must not be easy to pull out the magnifier while capturing this on camera.
Look forward to your review on Bradford 3, something I have been on the fence for the longest time.
Day 15It's been a quiet day for the challenge, but not at the Farmer X homestead, as a fair bit of the loadout saw use. (See the Locks Up! Challenge for further details.) The pen was used to write out a reminder about bandanas that have been seen, as well as bandanas and marbles that will be seen. Some packages were opened with the olivewood Opinel No. 6. Awlso seen: my marble storage system. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
I have a couple Crown Royal bags like that and didn’t even have to drink and Crown Royal to get them. They are handy.
I've been a big fan of the Myerchin titanium rigging knives for years. They are so light weight you can't even tell you're carrying them.
Believe me, I drank the Crown Royal. It's one of my favorite whiskeys.I really should have a rigger's knife. The Myerchin seems like a good one. I'll put it on the must get eventually list.Day 16The eponymous SAK rotated in. I've awlso neglected to show the Olight's current lanyard (yes, I dislike polyester paracord that much). [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Day 16Didn’t do too much change today, just an Opinel as a folding knife and back to a Zippo. For carry, I put both SAKs in the smaller organizer and the Opi with the Mt and flashlight.I used Farmer X, Opi and Zippo outside. The Essential probably would have been a better choice for the wood splitting, but the Opi usually stays in my outdoor cooking bag so I decide to use it.(Image removed from quote.)
Day 16Transitioning today from the Spyderco Dragonfly to the Myerchin titanium rigging knife as my dedicated folder. I've been a big fan of the Myerchin titanium rigging knives for years. They are so light weight you can't even tell you're carrying them. This one weighs about the same as the Dragonfly but adds the utility of an extra tool, the marlin spike.