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Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).

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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1410 on: January 08, 2025, 12:54:54 AM
Ok then, who else wants in on this?  We need 8 more for a minyan.

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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1411 on: January 08, 2025, 01:11:41 AM
I'm pretty sure I have my final selections here and should get this out to lazar tomorrow if I can make it to the PO.  I will try to stuff it all back into a new medium priority box, but we might seriously need to consider going to a large.  You all have simply been way too generous and even a brand-new box is going to be at risk of another blowout.

My selections. A Case mini trapper smooth bone with Wharncliffe blade, a Kershaw Speedsafe 1940, a Kershaw Speedsafe 3871, a Victorinox Classic SD, a Kobalt utility knife, a Bushnell AAA single cell flashlight and an MTO patch.  All pictured on my Florida Panthers' "Terrible Towel" for all of you hockey fans.
 

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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1412 on: January 08, 2025, 01:39:00 AM
Very cool picks!  I remember seeing that case in the box last time I had it, surprised it last that long in the box.  :cheers:


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1413 on: January 08, 2025, 02:02:23 AM
Nice picks, Alan! :tu: I won't be taking another go just yet. I'm in another of my "don't acquire much more new smurf" phases, and the jackalope definitely wouldn't like the Michigan winter. :D
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1414 on: January 08, 2025, 04:57:27 AM
I'm pretty sure I have my final selections here and should get this out to lazar tomorrow if I can make it to the PO.  I will try to stuff it all back into a new medium priority box, but we might seriously need to consider going to a large.  You all have simply been way too generous and even a brand-new box is going to be at risk of another blowout.

My selections. A Case mini trapper smooth bone with Wharncliffe blade, a Kershaw Speedsafe 1940, a Kershaw Speedsafe 3871, a Victorinox Classic SD, a Kobalt utility knife, a Bushnell AAA single cell flashlight and an MTO patch.  All pictured on my Florida Panthers' "Terrible Towel" for all of you hockey fans.

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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1415 on: January 08, 2025, 09:05:29 PM
The box is sealed and ready for the post office.  3 different times I thought to myself, "Everything fits, that wasn't so bad." and 3 different times I looked over and thought to myself, "smurf, there's another bag that's supposed to go in there."  Only, I didn't think "smurf".  When I tell you the box is full I'm not smurfing kidding.  It's full and I didn't think "smurf" there either.  The box is so full there was no room for any extra bubble wrap or packing material.  The Jackalope saw the box and is lying in a fetal position in a dark corner and won't stop crying and won't look at me.  I think we'd better go back to using the trebuchet for a while.  Have to add more stones to the counterweight but it should be ready to send as soon as lazar has the net strung in place.

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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1416 on: January 08, 2025, 10:55:16 PM
My selections. A Case mini trapper smooth bone with Wharncliffe blade, a Kershaw Speedsafe 1940, a Kershaw Speedsafe 3871, a Victorinox Classic SD, a Kobalt utility knife, a Bushnell AAA single cell flashlight and an MTO patch.

Great selections!  Those Kershaws look sharp.


he Jackalope saw the box and is lying in a fetal position in a dark corner and won't stop crying and won't look at me.  I think we'd better go back to using the trebuchet for a while.  Have to add more stones to the counterweight but it should be ready to send as soon as lazar has the net strung in place.

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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1417 on: January 09, 2025, 05:17:13 AM
They are quite sharp.  By the way, the box weighs 17 lbs., 4.40 ozs. :cheers:


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1418 on: January 09, 2025, 06:29:18 AM
It just keeps growing.  Nobody can claim people on here aren’t generous.


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1419 on: January 09, 2025, 07:48:43 PM
I meant to warn Brother lazar to be very careful opening the box.  I needed 3 hands to squeeze the flaps closed so I could tape the bulging, straining box, and there is zero gap between the contents and the top of the box.  We're all proud of our package opening skills with our respective knives du jour but I just wanted to point out while I was thinking about it, that lazar and whoever else gets the box should take care not to cut too deep when opening it.
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1420 on: January 10, 2025, 02:17:37 AM
I meant to warn Brother lazar to be very careful opening the box.  I needed 3 hands to squeeze the flaps closed so I could tape the bulging, straining box, and there is zero gap between the contents and the top of the box.  We're all proud of our package opening skills with our respective knives du jour but I just wanted to point out while I was thinking about it, that lazar and whoever else gets the box should take care not to cut too deep when opening it.
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Got it, I'll make sure to use my Buck 112 when opening the box and slice all the way through, since I'm currently doing the Buck challenge!   :ahhh












Jk, I'll take care when opening the box!



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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1421 on: January 13, 2025, 04:00:53 PM
The box is currently out for delivery. I can't wait to see what lazar picks. :popcorn:


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1422 on: January 13, 2025, 08:02:19 PM
The box is currently out for delivery. I can't wait to see what lazar picks. :popcorn:

 :woohoo: Can't wait to go through it!  G-dizzle, can you PM me your address please.


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1423 on: January 14, 2025, 12:51:30 AM
Well, I think the jackalope may have taken the day off.  I have two other packages scheduled to be delivered today and both say out for delivery.  Mail has never run this late before, guessing they will be delivered tomorrow. :(


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1424 on: January 14, 2025, 02:39:29 AM
Tracking says delivered to front door or porch at 6:39 so I hope you have it. :facepalm:


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1425 on: January 14, 2025, 01:23:29 PM
I may hold off for a few weeks on my turn. We are trying to sell our house, so it may not be best to add more to the plate than necessary at the moment. Apologies!


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1426 on: January 14, 2025, 02:49:38 PM
I did get the package last night!  Post Lady wasn't in her usual Post Office truck, must have broken down.  I'll start going through everything tonight!



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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1427 on: January 19, 2025, 12:38:25 AM
Sorry, haven't posted in a couple days, been pretty sick with covid and didn't really feel like doing anything.  Started feeling better today and went through the box again today and have made my final selections.  I selected the red Gerber Air Ranger, pretty smooth action, the tiny Schrade Old Timer, needs a little tlc, and finally the tweezer and a couple watch tools!  Thanks to all who have donated.

Added some items to the mix and box is packed and ready for the next person!  Whi wants it next?

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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1428 on: January 19, 2025, 02:00:00 AM
I'm glad you're feeling better, Chris, and I hope you will be fully recovered very soon.  I don't even remember seeing the tweezers and watch tools.  Looks like you may be holding the box for a while so you might as well try to pick out some more goodies.  We're surely going to need to step up to a large box if everyone keeps putting in more than they're taking out.  :cheers:

I like the color of the Gerber Air Ranger.  My humble opinion is that there are too many things in the knife realm that are black and tactical looking, and I have developed an aversion to them.  We need more stuff in happy colors like that Gerber. 


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1429 on: January 19, 2025, 02:04:12 AM
I'm glad you're feeling better, Chris, and I hope you will be fully recovered very soon.  I don't even remember seeing the tweezers and watch tools.  Looks like you may be holding the box for a while so you might as well try to pick out some more goodies.  We're surely going to need to step up to a large box if everyone keeps putting in more than they're taking out.  :cheers:

I like the color of the Gerber Air Ranger.  My humble opinion is that there are too many things in the knife realm that are black and tactical looking, and I have developed an aversion to them.  We need more stuff in happy colors like that Gerber.

Yeah, I was barely able to get the box closed there's so much stuff, lol.  The watch tools and tweezer were in a little ziplock bag that was inside another ziplock bag.  I agree on the black knives, they've become boring to me, much rather have something with some color!


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1430 on: January 19, 2025, 08:41:46 AM
Add your name to the list if you want the box.  Any established member of the board can sign up.  You get to pick out some interesting goodies and, if you want to, you can get rid of some surplus pieces that you no longer need in your own collection.  All you have to do is pay the postage to the next person on the list.  It's fun because you never know what's in the box until you get it, and it's been going around for more than a couple of years already.   :pok: :pok: :pok:


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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1431 on: January 20, 2025, 09:56:29 PM
Nice picks, and glad to hear you're feeling better!
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Re: Revived Sos Surprise Box GAW ( US edition ).
Reply #1432 on: January 31, 2025, 04:07:54 AM
Just bumping the thread.  If anyone wants to participate in the Sos Surprise Box giveaway, please copy and paste the list above and add your name.  You'll have to contact lazar with your name and address so he can send you the box and then, after you have made your selections, you'll need to send the box on to whoever signs up after you.   :cheers:


 

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