Day 2 USABridge City Tools MT-1 MultitoolI do lots of woodworking and a sliding bevel gauge is a very necessary tool. This was a special edition in stainless made a few years back. It not only is a sliding bevel gauge, but it includes arms for making dovetail angles in hard and soft wood too, among other multi- use functions. Perfect for the pocket or apron when in the shop. Made in USA too!
(Everything but) Can Opener TestWhile still labeled as can openers, I think a lot of people use these more for opening blister packs and other packages now. I ran some errands this morning, so here's the initial test results.Shelley Sr. opened a sharpening puck that came in the mail the other day. Performed well. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] Crown opened a pair of calipers so I can measure all these tools for all of you. I feel like the angle it would slice well at was a little narrower, but that may have just been an issue with the different packaging. I'll continue testing through the month, but initial results would be a B for Crown and an A for Shelley Sr. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] Here's both openers open next to each other. The calipers show them to be identical in all respects but one: Crown has a much thicker hook. 4.4mm vs 3.3mm if I'm using the calipers right (it's been a long time since shop class...) [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] Bonus, here's the link to the patent for the can opener! https://www.datamp.org/patents/displayPatent.php?pn=2391732&id=40228
Day 3 Japan Coco seems to be more interested in the Higonokamis than she was the AAK….just (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
A view of the infamous Sos Mystery Box with a top view of my 30 day carry. No flies on this one. Just an OC. Occitan cross. Best wishes to all. A holiday weekend here in the US. Travel and bad driving are mandatory. It is good to hear from the dogs. Coco inspecting things. Fisher is off camera waiting for tastees. Reamer is participating via computer. Good morning, Reamer. I have enjoyed the thread so far. Old Lefty has delightful items. Mr. Roberts is giving us an in-depth and well written Kamp King type report. Sherry and Sr. Santos have been cutting up delicious looking foods. Lots of nice tools and other knives from everywhere. Time for the attachments. Best wishes. Gary [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ]
Day 2So,our area fibre main cable is constantly being severed (by a "third party" according to the ISP),so my pc use is limited. And then there's loadshedding as well.Fun and games A Derek Rausch one-piece hollow handle knife,I bought in 95 or 96,at that stage this was the only model offered and it didn't even come with a sheath then.I got John Leth to make a couple sheaths for me (1 to carry a mini Maglite on the side). Interestingly,I was told that John made the sheaths for Chris Reeve back when CRK was still based here (they both were in Pinetown,KZN).I carried this knife for a few years and used it hard.Derek offers more models now,with sheaths (Image removed from quote.)Sent from my SM-G965F using Tapatalk
Day 3:Switching knives. Enter Extrema Ratio Lamborghini Reventon. Lamborghini commissioned 2000 of these, 1st 20 were given to Reventon buyers. Rest were sold by ER dealers:(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)This is my ”tractoring” knife. For some reason I tend to take this when fun and games with tractors is on the menu.On the 2nd photo posing with today’s purchase and trusty SwissCardSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
*Day 3*(Image removed from quote.)This is the first Laconico knives I got, when it was being offered from the Massdrop (or later on 'Drop'). It was made by WE knife. Really enjoy his simplistic, yet utilitarian design.As much as I hated the whole 'drop' culture in my knife collecting hobby, this tread for collaboration does start opening door to custom designer knives that usually was out of my budget range.
Damn, totally forgot about the challenge Good luck and have fun guys! Sent fra min M2002J9G via Tapatalk
The Higonokami is still on my "need to get at least one" list. Both handles look great.
Higonokamis are very, very cool!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Day 3Bottle Opener day!The bottle openers are a bit more different than the can openers. The US one is narrower on “top” (the hump near the screwdriver blade) but has a thicker hook. I tried to find some Rhode Island beer at the store, but didn’t have any luck. Instead, I grabbed PA native Big Ben’s Ginger Beer, which is probably my favorite all around carbonated beverageShelley Sr. removed the cap with two pulls and a little fidgeting, mangling it pretty badly in the process. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] Crown opened a leftover holiday Guiness for beer bread. Off in one clean pop. The Guiness caps are nicer (I had to have another ginger beer… for science! ) but even so. Like the can opener, both are totally servicable, but (going to opposite way) Crown is easier. [ Quoting of attachment images from other messages is not allowed ] Some dimensions for carriability: Shelley Sr. is slightly longer and thicker, coming in right around 94mm long and 18mm thick (the lumpier shape makes it a bit harder to get clean measurements). Crown is a petite 91mm by 9.5mm. The width difference is almost entirely in the center of the scales, which are rounded out on Shelley Sr.. Overall, both are easily pocketable, and I wouldn’t say either feels definitiely better in hand, just a question of how you like to hold your knife.On the other hand, Shelley Sr. seems to be coming in a smidge lighter than Crown (73 to 75), which is kind of surprising given the larger length. My guess is this can be attributed mostly to the scales, which feel fairly solid on Crown and hollow on Shelley Sr, but I’ll keep an eye out as I continue to evaluate the tools, etc.
Day 3: Kabar 1081 (probably a 1980s Camillus product) and a '60s Kamp King I made a little more EDC friendly by removing the bail and slightly filing down the screwdriver to fit a #2 Phillips. I normally don't like modifying older knives in good shape, but Kamp Kings were probably made in the millions. I'll try to stick with these, as they are a pretty light, but versatile combo. (Image removed from quote.)An interesting observation I've made with Providence, RI made Kamp Kings is that it appears older ones were only about 3 1/4" closed, and very slim. The later ones, '70s I guess (going by the rest of the knives I inherited from my great-uncle, of which this was one--and two were dated, a '76 Case and a '74-80 Buck) are closer to about 3 5/8 and really fat. (Image removed from quote.)
I liked Drop better when they started (Massdrop back then), and just got deals on "normal" merchandise. I got a Kabar there years ago for $60 when they were generally floating in the high 70s to low 80s. It slowly drifted into "designer" stuff that was marked down to slightly more expensive than quality "mainstream" versions of the same thing. Now they've apparently locked into headphones and mechanical keyboards exclusively? Both products I buy (though not at their marked-up mark-downs), but kind of disappointing to see them from go from a useful deal site to some of weird "nerd cred bling" operation.
@pfrsantos I'll see how it goes tomorrow as it's my first day back at school in about 17 years Might be a late entry with my Eka/Wenger collaboration Sent fra min M2002J9G via Tapatalk
Day 3The Navaja helped with making coffee. The back of the blade worked well for both shaving fatwood and as. Striker. The clipper (I’m not sure is still made in Spain, but I know the company is in Spain) was standing by in case needed.(Image removed from quote.)
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