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August 2024 Rotation Challenge

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #90 on: August 06, 2024, 07:04:16 PM
Day 6: Titanium and TwoLayer Tuesday!

Featuring:
CRK Sebenza, which is my daily carry anyways, EAGTac titanium flashlight, and silver cadet. I think the cadet was a limited edition at some point as the shield is silver as well.


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #91 on: August 06, 2024, 08:39:40 PM
Day 6

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #92 on: August 07, 2024, 02:23:49 AM
MP Monday
During my service, Gerbers were the multi-tool of choice. Apparently Sailors really liked being able to deploy the pliers with a flick of the wrist.

I've been impressed with it's ability ever since I did the Minichamp challenge.
I'd like a MiniChamp with the combo tool. But I don't know if I should scale swap (I'd prefer a toothpick to a pen) or go Alox. :think:

Good day for a Tinker photo.
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Well I got behind a couple days being sick.
Hope you're at 100% now! :cheers:

Another great day, y'awl! :2tu:

Day 6
Two For Tuesday

The Wave and Pioneer make for a very capable pair, methinks.

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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #93 on: August 07, 2024, 03:00:33 AM
Day 6
Tactical Tuesday
An old edc favorite of mine, ColdSteel Recon 1 w/ Snaggeltooth opener mod.
At 5.5in blade it is the smallest of CS 'Mega Folders' but was right at the limit of the old TX knife restrictions (removed in 2017, TX can carry anything now)
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #94 on: August 07, 2024, 03:05:08 AM
During my service, Gerbers were the multi-tool of choice. Apparently Sailors really liked being able to deploy the pliers with a flick of the wrist.
I'd like a MiniChamp with the combo tool. But I don't know if I should scale swap (I'd prefer a toothpick to a pen) or go Alox. :think:
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Hope you're at 100% now! :cheers:

Another great day, y'awl! :2tu:

Day 6
Two For Tuesday

The Wave and Pioneer make for a very capable pair, methinks.

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Not much you can’t do with that!


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #95 on: August 07, 2024, 03:06:47 AM
Day 6
Tactical Tuesday
An old edc favorite of mine, ColdSteel Recon 1 w/ Snaggeltooth opener mod.

I had the snaggletooth on my Benchmade Contego before I sold it. Worked fairly well!


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #96 on: August 07, 2024, 03:39:22 AM
Day 6

Titanium Tuesday

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #97 on: August 07, 2024, 05:24:57 AM
Day 6 : Tinker Tuesday

Wife: What are you doing?

Me: Oh nothing.  Just Tinker-ing with something.

May the best of your past, be the worst of your future.



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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #98 on: August 07, 2024, 05:37:52 AM
The bit driver is a phenomenal tool.  I’d even go so far as to suggest it may be the best thing out there for small to medium size screws.

Despite owning however many actual small/electronics screwdrivers, I usually wind up reaching for my cybertool for fixing little appliances like shavers. It's awlso my go to when I'm traveling to do light tech work somewhere (setting up a livestream at a remote venue, etc.).


I'd like a MiniChamp with the combo tool. But I don't know if I should scale swap (I'd prefer a toothpick to a pen) or go Alox. :think:
 

I generally prefer Cellidor for my keychain knives so I have T&T, but my favorite Minichamp is the alox (maybe since it keeps the thickness a bit more reasonable). To be even more crazy, I like the old removable (like the 91mm model) pen over the click and slide.

Day 6: Twofer Tuesday

The combo of the Russlock and Executive form the basis of my knife/tool carry. Pretty much any challenge, any day, I've got at least one of them on me. The Russlock is a good, small, simple OHO.  Once you get it down, the razor arm action is (IMO) more comfortable than a thumbstud. If I just need an easily accessible, mediumish blade (say when I'm carrying a larger multi with an awkward to access knife) it's my favorite to just drop in my pocket and go.

The Executive is the best execution of the Classic/Lobster style knife I've seen. The 74mm size means all the tools are scaled up a bit from their 58mm counterparts, but (unlike an 84) it still fits comfortably on a keychain. The Minichamp might cram more tools in, but I don't find they add a lot of actual capability. The longer file with nailcleaner/tiny SD tip is much better than the 58 version (though I give the 84 the nod as Vic's best), and the orange peeler (the best package opener in the game) adds a surprisingly capable "real" driver. I fixed a doorknob with it once, didn't think it'd be able to handle it. I should've known better. The only thing it's really missing is a cap lifter, but the driver tip on the peeler can get in the crimps to loosen up a few until you can pop it.


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #99 on: August 07, 2024, 12:16:07 PM
Day 7
Wingman Wednesday

    Seems like there is a Wingman Wednesday?  Maybe I didn't just imagine it.  A week finished in the challenge.  Feels like it has been forever.  I think I am having challenge hangover from the last MTO Anniversary wingding.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #100 on: August 07, 2024, 06:43:26 PM
DAY 7  Wenger Wednesday

Big Daddy Wenger.

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #101 on: August 07, 2024, 07:01:02 PM
Day 7
Wingman Wednesday

    Seems like there is a Wingman Wednesday?  Maybe I didn't just imagine it.  A week finished in the challenge.  Feels like it has been forever.  I think I am having challenge hangover from the last MTO Anniversary wingding.  Best wishes.  G
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It was me that started that Gary  :salute:

I love my Wingman and would carry it more if UK EDC stuff was less "complicated"  ::)

That said, I have been stood down again for the overseas deployment (for tonight, at least  :rant:)

So, as the next flight will be a military type one, I decided to add my Wingman to the kit. I will use it whilst off duty with the Fenix as batteries are awlways available (electricity, not so much  ;))

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


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #102 on: August 07, 2024, 07:24:28 PM
Day 7: Wood Handled Wednesday!

I don’t know a whole lot about this knife. I bought it from a street vendor at an artisan style festival in Italy. It is supposedly hand-made and the handle is supposedly olive wood. I actually believe that it is hand made because the fit and finish is fairly rough, not factory looking. However, the knife is a very sharp full flat grind with what feels like a convex edge. This is probably the strongest backspring on a slipjoint that I own. It has an extremely strong half stop as well.

I don’t know the steel
I don’t remember the maker’s name (see the “G” on the blade)
I don’t even remember the city I bought it in (although I could find that out)

If anyone happens to be able to provide insight it would be much appreciated! I also have a picture of one of the booths at the event. I don’t know that this is the one the knife is from though :facepalm:


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #103 on: August 07, 2024, 07:40:16 PM
Day 7: Wave Wednesday

Carrying my modded Wave for a very Wet Wave Wednesday.  The Wave will help take care of some bush and tree trimming in the mist. Unfortunately today’s the only day I can get to it so it’s just got to be done.

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Some great categories I don’t really follow in these first 7 days! 

Stay safe Surge! At least you can bring a trusty Leatherman with you!


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #104 on: August 07, 2024, 08:03:43 PM
Day 7

Wood Handled Wednesday and Wave Wed.




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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #105 on: August 07, 2024, 10:45:48 PM
Day 7: Wood Handle Wednesday

I see wood handle Spartans with the same engraving as mine pop up occasionally. No clue what polyglot commissioned them, but they obviously made quite a few.


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #106 on: August 07, 2024, 11:17:58 PM
Day 7
Wood Handle Wednesday

Opinel.
I was thinking all the different things I could do With the options on wednesday... then grabbed the 1st thing I saw.
Just having one of those late start days where you're running behind and everything seems to take longer than it should.
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #107 on: August 08, 2024, 01:31:46 AM
Day 7

Wood Handled Wednesday



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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #108 on: August 08, 2024, 03:36:00 AM
Wife: What are you doing?

Me: Oh nothing.  Just Tinker-ing with something.
:rofl:

To be even more crazy, I like the old removable (like the 91mm model) pen over the click and slide.
I've only owned one SAK so equipped. Are the removable pens even available anymore?

Big Daddy Wenger.
:like:

Stay safe awl  :drink:
You, too!

The handle is supposedly olive wood.
Could be. I understand olivewood darkens with age, so I wonder if the maker gave it a head start. :think:

Carrying my modded Wave for a very Wet Wave Wednesday.
Sounds like you got what rolled through my area yesterday!

Another great day, y'awl! :2tu:

Day 7
Wenger Wednesday

A Security 52 for today. Protip: this is the position you should place the pliers' jaws in before you close them.

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I'll be showing more Wengers throughout the course of the challenge.
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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #109 on: August 08, 2024, 04:39:57 AM
Not from Vic, but I've seen them through resellers. I awlso only ever had one, and I passed it on to a friend. Like I said, the alox is my preference. I don't find either of the 58mm pens super usable, I don't like losing tweezers or toothpick, and the "switch" for the modern one is awkward. You still lose T&T with the alox, but at least you cut the width.


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #110 on: August 08, 2024, 04:47:09 AM
Day 7 bonus: it’s also Waiter Wednesday!

Usually when I carry my Wave I will also carry a 58mm SAK or my Waiter for the scale tools. The Waiter gets pocketed when I want a food safe blade or need the corkscrew (which is usually an excuse just to drink wine and slice up fancy cheeses). 

Today it was my go to for slicing some bread for some new homemade jams and adding a bit of extra zest to a drink that wasn’t very good to begin with…

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At least the drink was refreshing after trimming trees and dealing with an old garage door.

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #111 on: August 08, 2024, 06:01:08 AM
Day - 7 : Woodpile Wenger Wednesday

Or was that just Wenger Wednesday....

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #112 on: August 08, 2024, 11:55:54 AM
Day 8
Three Layer Thursday

    Another Camper photo.  Internet was out here yestiddy.  Might be a good idea to get the post out early, in case things shut down again.  No rain at all in this section of NC.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #113 on: August 08, 2024, 02:07:52 PM
DAY 8  Three Layer Thursday

My yellow scale Camper. 


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #114 on: August 08, 2024, 04:10:18 PM
:rofl:
I've only owned one SAK so equipped. Are the removable pens even available anymore?
 :like:
You, too!
Could be. I understand olivewood darkens with age, so I wonder if the maker gave it a head start. :think:
Sounds like you got what rolled through my area yesterday!

Another great day, y'awl! :2tu:

Day 7
Wenger Wednesday

A Security 52 for today. Protip: this is the position you should place the pliers' jaws in before you close them.

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I'll be showing more Wengers throughout the course of the challenge.

Very cool! I have wanted one of the victorinox cersions with the wenger pliers, but everything has gotten so expensive.


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #115 on: August 08, 2024, 04:15:22 PM
Day 8: Throwback Thursday! The Juice line in general is one of the best edc options ever made by leatherman. I don’t know why they stopped making them. Maybe sales weren’t great, but they couldn’t have been all that bad.


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #116 on: August 08, 2024, 06:23:07 PM
I don’t know why they stopped making them. Maybe sales weren’t great, but they couldn’t have been all that bad.
My bet is warranty claims.  The Juice line weren’t quite full size MTs, which made them great to carry but perhaps not as robust.


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #117 on: August 08, 2024, 06:40:26 PM
Day 8

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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #118 on: August 08, 2024, 07:42:11 PM
My bet is warranty claims.  The Juice line weren’t quite full size MTs, which made them great to carry but perhaps not as robust.

That’s a good thought.


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Re: August 2024 Rotation Challenge
Reply #119 on: August 09, 2024, 12:07:51 AM
Woodpile Wenger Wednesday...
:like: What model is it?

No rain at all in this section of NC. 
How did you avoid it? :think:

My yellow scale Camper.
I have long wanted a 91mm with yellow scales. Eventually I'll make that happen.

Everything has gotten so expensive.
I'm sure there are still some deals out there. Don't give up hope!

Day 8
Throwback Thursday

For a day that finds me waiting for a mystery package from UPS, we have the Gerber Multi-Lite. It was a neat idea...I suspect the difficulty or replacing the battery may have been the reason for its discontinuation.

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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

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