30 Day Discontinued SAK/MT Challenge

PitCarver · **Reply #90 on:** March 15, 2024, 05:55:53 PM

Another day of waiting. Grumpy hates waiting on packages especially when they're late. Post office is still saying that it will be delivered, today, before 9.00pm, but it's still showing to be in Georgia.

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On the brighter side I'm just sitting here enjoying another cup of coffee and watching watching it rain.

nate j · **Reply #91 on:** March 15, 2024, 06:57:35 PM

Quote from: PitCarver on March 15, 2024, 05:55:53 PM

Another day of waiting. Grumpy hates waiting on packages especially when they're late. Post office is still saying that it will be delivered, today, before 9.00pm, but it's still showing to be in Georgia.

I have noticed that they wait until the package is actually late before they change the estimated arrival date. No idea why.

PitCarver · **Reply #92 on:** March 15, 2024, 09:20:45 PM

Quote from: nate j on March 15, 2024, 06:57:35 PM

I have noticed that they wait until the package is actually late before they change the estimated arrival date. No idea why.

Yep. This is what's still showing up today.
Been there for 2 days already, less than 2 hours from here.
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lazar · **Reply #93 on:** March 15, 2024, 10:20:25 PM

Day 15

Using the saw on the Outdoorsman as a template to mod the ruler into a saw.

nate j · **Reply #94 on:** March 15, 2024, 10:55:31 PM

Quote from: PitCarver on March 15, 2024, 09:20:45 PM

Yep. This is what's still showing up today.
Been there for 2 days already, less than 2 hours from here.
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Not good. In my experience, that usually means they have lost the package. Hopefully it shows up though.

lazar · **Reply #95 on:** March 16, 2024, 03:34:29 PM

Day 16

The Outdoorsman cutting some fishing line that was strung up on some tools to acid etch them.

PitCarver · **Reply #96 on:** March 16, 2024, 05:03:12 PM

Quote from: nate j on March 15, 2024, 10:55:31 PM

Not good. In my experience, that usually means they have lost the package. Hopefully it shows up though.

IDK. My package tracking app indicates that it's been delivered "at or in" my mailbox.
I'll be heading out after I've done the coffee thing and my morning meds have kicked in.

Stay tuned.

PitCarver · **Reply #97 on:** March 16, 2024, 06:34:27 PM

Well the tracking app was correct today.
I had ordered a set of Higonokami knives from the AliExpress place.

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I'll post up some pictures and thoughts, later, but I'd say that they're not too bad for a Chinese copy of a Japanese penny knife.

AzteCypher · **Reply #98 on:** March 16, 2024, 07:28:44 PM

Day 15

Didn't have time to post yesterday as it was a busy day at work then had to head out of town to a wedding.

PitCarver · **Reply #99 on:** March 16, 2024, 07:56:18 PM

This is what I'd been waiting on. I've been wanting another brass Higonokami for a while and found these at a great price.
I actually got two of the polished versions and two of the forged versions and one Damascus. All for less than $25.00. I'm definitely not disappointed but the torx fasteners just don't belong.

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This is the review that I gave these over on the AliExpress site.

(I bought the set of 3 Higonokami knives . I don't believe I've ever seen a Chinese copy of a Japanese penny knife.
The knives themselves aren't bad but they aren't what is pictured on the AliExpress site. First off, they are assembling with torx screws, not pinned like they should be.
Second, the blades are not ground properly. While they are sharp there's a secondary bevel instead of a flat grind. I'm not certain as to the handle material, whether it's brass or just a brass plating.
The Damascus knife looks to be a genuine Damascus, the forging pattern and polished pattern is impossible to tell if it's a SanMai or simply a different steel.
Still, for the price these are a fairly good buy.
One star taken off due to the torx connectors.)

Grand_Banana · **Reply #100 on:** March 17, 2024, 02:19:30 AM

Day 16

Today was bug hunting. I found a couple old wasp nests from last year that have some new activity, so sprayed and knocked down. Used the PSTII pry bar to coax the stormer down about a cm and had to slice the nest down.

My son used the Style PS to “mend” an old bent stormer to fit the one I “broke.”

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AzteCypher · **Reply #101 on:** March 17, 2024, 07:09:15 AM

Day 16

The Spotlight got to enjoy this filled flask that my buddy gave me at the wedding. Wife and I had a good time.

PitCarver · **Reply #102 on:** March 17, 2024, 06:03:06 PM

We're just enjoying the holiday.

lazar · **Reply #103 on:** March 17, 2024, 08:17:12 PM

Day 17

Used the Wenger to sort of start the hole for the drill spots in the antler, didn't want to use a center punch and damage them.

PitCarver · **Reply #104 on:** March 18, 2024, 01:50:21 PM

Looking good, Lazar.
One of these days I may make an attempt to do a MiniChamp with antler. 👍

Monday morning and the Boss Lady got me up to go with her to an eye doctor's appointment.

AzteCypher · **Reply #105 on:** March 18, 2024, 09:48:29 PM

Day 17

Posting late as we were traveling most of the day. Just box opening duties.

Grand_Banana · **Reply #106 on:** March 18, 2024, 09:58:47 PM

Day 17

I think I forgot to post yesterday. The Marlboro PST removed an old electrical wire staple from the cellar. Cleaning up some unused old crap out of there.

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Grand_Banana · **Reply #107 on:** March 18, 2024, 10:00:13 PM

Day 18

And today the Weekender… wine for beef stew, and then for drinking.

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lazar · **Reply #108 on:** March 18, 2024, 11:31:28 PM

Day 18

Opening a box.

AzteCypher · **Reply #109 on:** March 19, 2024, 05:01:26 AM

Day 18

We're taking the Swissbuck Remedy for a spin this week. It was busy cutting up plastics, cutting tags, and replacing batteries.

lazar · **Reply #110 on:** March 19, 2024, 11:19:24 AM

Quote from: AzteCypher on March 19, 2024, 05:01:26 AM

Day 18

We're taking the Swissbuck Remedy for a spin this week. It was busy cutting up plastics, cutting tags, and replacing batteries.

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That's interesting, it looks like a Wenger. Is it a Wenger in Buck clothing?

PitCarver · **Reply #111 on:** March 19, 2024, 06:43:53 PM

Seems that mother nature has a sense of humor after all. Last hours of winter time and it's a cool-ish 50° out front today. Ol' Tom doesn't seem to mind but ol' Grumpy is getting too old for this and is waiting for warmer weather. Tomorrow sounds good when the temps are projected to get to the lower-mid 70's.
Yes, I know it seems that I'm always complaining about the weather; too hot or too cold but I'm waiting for April and May when the temps should be about right all day.

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Opened up my free Olight yesterday so he's a long for the ride for today also.

Grand_Banana · **Reply #112 on:** March 19, 2024, 08:40:51 PM

Day 19

Warm sun with coooold breeze today. The compost is still coming along nicely for spring. Carried the Blast but haven’t had any need to use it. The Blast would really benefit from an awl and I may add one to this one as it’s one thing that keeps me from using it more.

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AzteCypher · **Reply #113 on:** March 20, 2024, 04:54:44 AM

Quote from: lazar on March 19, 2024, 11:19:24 AM

That's interesting, it looks like a Wenger. Is it a Wenger in Buck clothing?

Correct. It's a Wenger SwissBuck Remedy. Picked it up used in a knife lot and it's real in good shape. The scales and the Buck sticker are almost mint.

Day 19

Used the SwissBuck to cut some cordage off this corn broom to get a little more usage out of it as a scrubbing instrument.

lazar · **Reply #114 on:** March 20, 2024, 03:35:49 PM

Day 19

Forgot I had this one. A classic sd Department of the Army. Should qualify, not sold anymore.

PitCarver · **Reply #115 on:** March 20, 2024, 06:54:33 PM

Welcome to the first full day of spring.
We've waited so long and it's finally here and ol' Tom is taking the day off in celebration.
(Retired knives can do that, you know.)