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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #210 on: January 03, 2025, 08:16:13 PM
Day 3 of 30

I always have an Executive with me but I always try to use the Challenge tool first and foremost :salute:


Nice pic, Poncho! :like: :tu: :tu:


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #211 on: January 03, 2025, 08:24:47 PM
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Day 3

Bondo wanted to become a bleach Blond
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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #212 on: January 03, 2025, 08:26:13 PM
I'm going to pick up a clip for mine too.  I never carried a Leatherman with a clip prior to the Signal.  I like how it carried.  Gordon, that pic did it for me!
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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #213 on: January 03, 2025, 10:13:41 PM
Serious question probably asked a million times already on this forum, but Why do so many here double up their MT carry with a SAK ?
Yes, yes, I know two is one and one is none, and I do carry a extra blade sometimes, but I really would like to understand your own reasoning, as my LMs have always been more than sufficient.
Isn't there a perfect redundancy in the toolsets ? Is there something your SAK does your MT can't ? Is it a question of getting out the right type of tool depending on the situation and surrounding people ? Having one you can loan out and one you wouldn't ?
Just wanted some enlightening from the great people in this challenge (or those following it).


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #214 on: January 03, 2025, 10:18:50 PM
Serious question probably asked a million times already on this forum, but Why do so many here double up their MT carry with a SAK ?
Yes, yes, I know two is one and one is none, and I do carry a extra blade sometimes, but I really would like to understand your own reasoning, as my LMs have always been more than sufficient.
Isn't there a perfect redundancy in the toolsets ? Is there something your SAK does your MT can't ? Is it a question of getting out the right type of tool depending on the situation and surrounding people ? Having one you can loan out and one you wouldn't ?
Just wanted some enlightening from the great people in this challenge (or those following it).

I mainly carry SAK with my MT because it draws much less attention than bigger MT. Also scissors are usually much comfortable to use. Like today i carried MXBS and Esquire and i used Esquire scissors rather than MXBS scissors for small cutting jobs


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #215 on: January 03, 2025, 10:46:05 PM
I mainly carry SAK with my MT because it draws much less attention than bigger MT. Also scissors are usually much comfortable to use. Like today i carried MXBS and Esquire and i used Esquire scissors rather than MXBS scissors for small cutting jobs

 :iagree: scissors are my most used tool everyday and victorinox scissors are more capable and more nimble to use and doesn't draw unwanted attension. More over    people are just complementing the colourful scales and admiring how practical those are. SAKs are so lightweight that I don't mind carrying a duplicate.

« Last Edit: January 03, 2025, 10:53:19 PM by Krista Liinamaa »


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #216 on: January 03, 2025, 11:20:48 PM
Serious question probably asked a million times already on this forum, but Why do so many here double up their MT carry with a SAK ?
and surrounding people ? Having one you can loan out and one you wouldn't ?
Just wanted some enlightening from the great people in this challenge (or those following it).

Most of the time one tool is sufficient, but there have been occasions where I need to hold one screw still with a screwdriver while using a second screwdriver to turn a second screw. Having a SAK to compliment a plier-based multitool can be handy,

I have used the pliers on a SwissChamp to hold a nut still while turning a bolt with the pliers of a Leatherman.

The multi-purpose hook on a Sak can be very useful as follows:

When I was working at a restaurant and a delivery driver dropped his keys down a grate that was 3 feet deep I used some paracord and tied it around my Super Tinker and lowered the SAK into the grate and hooked the key ring with the hook and retrieved his keys which included his truck keys and keys to various businesses. It was his first day as a delivery driver so he was relieved that he did not have to call in and tell his boss that he lost the keys down a drain.

The water heater in the basement of the restaurant leaked all over the floor and the moisture caused the wood door to the basement to swell so that it would not open. there was no door knob on the door so I used the hook to hook the slot where the latch slides and was able to pull the door open.

The hook has many uses to supplement another multitool.

And the Magnifying glass, tweezers, toothpick, and pen on a SwissChamp have been very useful and the Scissors on a 91 MM SAK are excellent.

Also I agree with Antti Lammi: "I mainly carry SAK with my MT because it draws much less attention than bigger MT. Also scissors are usually much comfortable to use."

Hopefully this makes sense for supplementing a plier-base multitool with a SAK. :)
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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #217 on: January 03, 2025, 11:29:38 PM
OK. Thanks for your input !


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #218 on: January 03, 2025, 11:34:07 PM
:iagree: scissors are my most used tool everyday and victorinox scissors are more capable and more nimble to use and doesn't draw unwanted attension. More over    people are just complementing the colourful scales and admiring how practical those are. SAKs are so lightweight that I don't mind carrying a duplicate.

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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #219 on: January 03, 2025, 11:36:02 PM
OK. Thanks for your input !

You are welcome, Frenchephaistos ! :cheers:


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #220 on: January 04, 2025, 01:18:10 AM
Day 2 Thursday



Got stuck in the car for a few hours yesterday. The wife and I had to take a run up to Bellingham, Washington. After some appointments and to make sure all was well, we elected to stay the night. So no action shots,or Bond action today. The pocket clip worked awesome. Here is a beauty pick from the center console of my wife’s SUV.

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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #221 on: January 04, 2025, 01:28:31 AM
Day 3 Friday



Got back home around noon today. Started back in on the painting project my wife and I started earlier this past week. Got another coat of paint one of the walls in the Dining Room and one of the walls in the Family Room. I also went ahead and used the Bond to pull picture hooks from some walls in the Family Room. I did use the large flat driver as a pry bar to open the can of paint.

Glad to be home and not stuck in the SUV for hours.

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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #222 on: January 04, 2025, 02:00:44 AM
Day 2 Thursday

 Here is a beauty pick from the center console of my wife’s SUV.

JonesE

Nice pic, jonesE! :like: :tu: :tu:


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #223 on: January 04, 2025, 02:03:29 AM
Day 3 Friday

Got back home around noon today. Started back in on the painting project my wife and I started earlier this past week. Got another coat of paint one of the walls in the Dining Room and one of the walls in the Family Room. I also went ahead and used the Bond to pull picture hooks from some walls in the Family Room. I did use the large flat driver as a pry bar to open the can of paint.

Glad to be home and not stuck in the SUV for hours.

JonesE

Nice uses and pic, Jones! :like: :tu: :tu:

Sounds like your painting project is going great.

Glad you are back home! :cheers:


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #224 on: January 04, 2025, 02:11:01 AM
Day 3


Today highlighted why I prefer one-hand opening blades.  I wanted to cut some stubborn plastic that was holding 2 batteries together, and it took longer than normal to get to the Bond's blade then put it away again.  Even a traditional pocket knife would have been quicker.




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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #225 on: January 04, 2025, 02:57:56 AM
Day 3


Today highlighted why I prefer one-hand opening blades.  I wanted to cut some stubborn plastic that was holding 2 batteries together, and it took longer than normal to get to the Bond's blade then put it away again.  Even a traditional pocket knife would have been quicker.


Nice use and pic, Rich! :like: :tu: :tu:


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #226 on: January 04, 2025, 03:03:26 AM
Day 2

I wanted to get an action pic of the Bond helping out with the installation of a car charger. But my customer stuck by my side as if he was a Doberman Pinscher and I was wearing a pork chop necklace  :facepalm:

But I did find a use for it this evening, tightening the feet/handles of my wife's electric skillet:



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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #227 on: January 04, 2025, 03:04:17 AM
DAY 3

I used the regular screwdriver to tighten the screw to a knob on a dresser drawer.

Nice usage, VICMAN  :tu:


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #228 on: January 04, 2025, 03:04:40 AM
Powernoodle Day 3

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Provocative centerfold in PlayBond magazine.

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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #229 on: January 04, 2025, 03:07:18 AM
Oh, man, now I want a Bond!
I whipped up these. What do you think?
The red one is the badge. It's easy to make because it's big.
Which one of the three icons does everyone like for the signature display?

Nice job, RP!  :like:

I can't decided between icon #1 and icon #2  :shrug:


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #230 on: January 04, 2025, 03:10:35 AM
Day 3

Bondo wanted to become a bleach Blond

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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #231 on: January 04, 2025, 03:19:28 AM
Nice pic, Poncho  :tu:



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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #232 on: January 04, 2025, 03:25:46 AM
Day 4

Domestic helper asking for help with the range hood. The cup collecting condensed oil is broken.

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So a cap from my son's chip is installed for the time being while a replacement is on the way.

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Now it looks kinder funny.

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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #233 on: January 04, 2025, 03:27:47 AM
Day 3


Today highlighted why I prefer one-hand opening blades.  I wanted to cut some stubborn plastic that was holding 2 batteries together, and it took longer than normal to get to the Bond's blade then put it away again.  Even a traditional pocket knife would have been quicker.


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That used to not be a big deal for me. However, using my Southwire Edgeforce every work day for 2+ years has changed my perspective. It is quite nice to reach down to my pocket, grab my knife, and have the blade deployed as I bring my hand back up.


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #234 on: January 04, 2025, 03:55:13 AM
 :iagree: It really is nice to have that OHO.
Barry


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #235 on: January 04, 2025, 03:56:44 AM
Went into work today and the store manager was battling with a jammed up stapler.  I said I had a Leatherman and took out the Bond.  Jam cleared and I think I've won a new Leatherman fan!
Barry


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #236 on: January 04, 2025, 04:09:26 AM
To the question about a SAK with a MT, I love SAK scissors much better, the big blade of the Executive cuts apples better than any MT to me because it is thinner,  usually just the right length,cleaner than my MT blade :whistle: and the Executive also has that nifty orange peeler :D plus I like having the tweezers and toothpick with me always :cheers:

Just a few reasons off the top of my head and I am sure there are more ;) :tu:


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #237 on: January 04, 2025, 12:07:59 PM
Frenchephaistos 4/30 : Reparing the garage sink.

Good pliers !
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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #238 on: January 04, 2025, 02:21:02 PM
Day 2

I wanted to get an action pic of the Bond helping out with the installation of a car charger. But my customer stuck by my side as if he was a Doberman Pinscher and I was wearing a pork chop necklace  :facepalm:

But I did find a use for it this evening, tightening the feet/handles of my wife's electric skillet:


Nice use and pic, Adam! :like: :rofl: :rofl:


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Re: January Bond Challenge
Reply #239 on: January 04, 2025, 02:21:28 PM
Nice usage, VICMAN  :tu:

Thank you, Adam! :cheers:


 

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