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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #330 on: October 24, 2025, 04:49:03 AM
Day 22

Helluva day. Working on gearboxes and diaphragms on a spray system with the Esse 5. The Esse 5 gets called a sharpened prybar so i used it as such to break the seal between the gearbox and the connecting piece. Nothing like well used gear oil to open up the sinuses.  :ahhh

Also used the Esse to tap a valve back closed, open some gasket maker, open some fresh gear oil , and scrape an old paper gasket off the seal point.



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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #331 on: October 24, 2025, 04:53:06 AM
Day 23

Used some brake cleaner to get the Esse 5 from reeking of gear oil then rinsed it with dawn. Handle got a little oil on it but it's a user so whatever.



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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #332 on: October 24, 2025, 05:43:01 AM
Day 22
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I carried my new Roach Belly.
BTW, I have heard the name is a reference to the roach fish, not the crawling nasty.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #333 on: October 24, 2025, 05:45:13 AM
Day 23

I used the mini P to cut a flap off a box.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #334 on: October 24, 2025, 06:04:09 AM
Day 23

Opened up a fresh package of go-go morning juice and opened up another box of filament.




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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #335 on: October 24, 2025, 07:47:15 AM
Day 23
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #336 on: October 24, 2025, 04:03:28 PM
Love the stabilized maple (?) scales on the essential.

Day 24
I put the Wissahickon Critter on my belt this morning, but then I started thinking I really want to carry the A.G. Russell Sting.  I'm stuck in the house today while bits of my roof are raining down, so you all get another double shot to enjoy.  If I do go anywhere today I will carry the Critter since it is on my belt, but the Sting is just a really cool knife and I'm sorry I didn't buy one of the originals when I first saw them around 1980 or so.
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #337 on: October 24, 2025, 05:54:52 PM
Quote from: Pacu on October 24, 2025, 04:53:06 AM
Handle got a little oil on it but it's a user so whatever.
This is the reason that, in spite of it’s popularity, I’m not a big fan of micarta handles (especially if they aren’t polished).
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #338 on: October 24, 2025, 08:48:05 PM
Quote from: LoopCutter on October 24, 2025, 01:59:41 AM
Here is picture of my pocket sheath for either of my Izulas.
I didn't see the picture...

Quote from: AzteCypher on October 24, 2025, 06:04:09 AM
Opened up a fresh package of go-go morning juice and opened up another box of filament.
That knife looks awful familiar. Was it a surprise box pull?

Quote from: Sos24 on October 24, 2025, 07:47:15 AM
Day 23
Essential glamour shot
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Quote from: Alan K. on October 24, 2025, 04:03:28 PM
The Sting is just a really cool knife and I'm sorry I didn't buy one of the originals when I first saw them around 1980 or so.
I won't say what I was doing at that time... :whistle:

Quote from: nate j on October 24, 2025, 05:54:52 PM
This is the reason that, in spite of it’s popularity, I’m not a big fan of micarta handles (especially if they aren’t polished).
I like Micarta, especially when it's not polished. I find that the roughness gives me a little extra grip. Of course, I don't subject my Izula II to the ravages of substances like oil and brake cleaner.

Day 24

A bus transfer and a Kroger receipt met the Izula II today.

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That thick blade is not really conducive to slicing. But the Izula II handled the insolent objects quite well.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #339 on: October 24, 2025, 10:49:49 PM
Day 21

An absolute classic, the Buck 119.  This is the plain Jane version, with 420HC steel, aluminum guard & pommel, and black phenolic handles.

I do think these older (this one is probably early to mid-2000s) sheaths were better than most of what Buck presently offers.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #340 on: October 24, 2025, 10:54:43 PM
Day 22

A.G. Russell Shopmade California Bowie in 154CM and Buckeye burl.

Yes, I’m a collector.  I bought this one with no real intention of ever carrying or using it.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #341 on: October 24, 2025, 11:06:44 PM
Day 23

CRKT Strafe

The sheath is interesting in that it features a J-hook.  As nearly as I can work out, the intent is to carry with the closed end of the sheath down inside one’s pants, the waistline of the pants between the sheath and J-hook, and the J-hook hooking the bottom of the belt.  This arrangement is somewhat inconspicuous but quite secure, and there is virtually no chance of the sheath being accidentally drawn with the knife.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #342 on: October 25, 2025, 07:33:08 AM
Day 24

The mini P easily opened some new earplugs.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #343 on: October 25, 2025, 08:46:37 AM
Quote from: Farmer X on October 24, 2025, 08:48:05 PM
That knife looks awful familiar. Was it a surprise box pull?
Yes it was.  I think I pulled it from the Surprise Box my second time around with it.


Day 25

Cutting open another watch battery on a new to me watch.


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #344 on: October 25, 2025, 10:29:42 AM
That is a very eye-catching A G. Russell Bowie, Nate J.  Good lines.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #345 on: October 25, 2025, 09:57:51 PM
Quote from: nate j on October 24, 2025, 10:54:43 PM
I bought this one with no real intention of ever carrying or using it.
I can't blame you. That's a nice one!

Quote from: AzteCypher on October 25, 2025, 08:46:37 AM
Cutting open another watch battery on a new to me watch.
Is that a G-Shock?

Day 25

The Izula II took its turn with the last of this length of paracord.

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I think a stropping is necessary, but it handled the job. I was also wondering what 78736 denotes. Is that a serial number? Perhaps someone who is better versed in things ESEE than I can come along and answer that question.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #346 on: October 25, 2025, 10:49:31 PM
FX, I don't think that is a serial number. I think it is more like a car's vin number that tells you that you have the tan Micarta scales and tan blade coating, but I could be wrong.  It's rare, but it has happened before.  :whistle:

Day 25
Today felt like a Mora Classic kind of day.  This one is a No 1. :cheers:
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #347 on: October 26, 2025, 02:21:31 AM
Day 24

Esse JG5 carried today. No user today as I drove across East Texas.


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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #348 on: October 26, 2025, 02:29:52 AM
Day 24 Late

Did some Pumpkin carving with the wife. I don't have a 120, but the 117 seemed appropriate for Halloween related festivities.

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Day 25

Sabered a prosecco with the Mora! (Photo by my wife)
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #349 on: October 26, 2025, 02:45:35 AM
Day 24
I had oral surgery this morning so the Essential didn’t see much use, other than opening Tylenol, packet.  Picture with an ice pack

Day 25
Did some zipper pulls and handle wrap, so the Sugar cut some paracord
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #350 on: October 26, 2025, 04:20:06 AM
Day 25

Opened up a pack of drills.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #351 on: October 26, 2025, 05:04:02 AM
Day 25

Used the Esse JG5 to open up a 50 pound bag of dog food for Seymour, Lanie, and Roscoe.



Roscoe is a Hoss, from little puppy to 70 pound horse.
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #352 on: October 26, 2025, 05:09:00 AM
Quote from: rep on October 25, 2025, 10:29:42 AM
That is a very eye-catching A G. Russell Bowie, Nate J.  Good lines.

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I can't blame you. That's a nice one!

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #353 on: October 26, 2025, 09:45:45 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on October 25, 2025, 10:49:31 PM
I don't think that is a serial number. I think it is more like a car's vin number that tells you that you have the tan Micarta scales and tan blade coating, but I could be wrong.
:hatsoff: I'll do some more research.

Quote from: BPRoberts on October 26, 2025, 02:29:52 AM
The 117 seemed appropriate for Halloween related festivities.
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Quote from: Sos24 on October 26, 2025, 02:45:35 AM
I had oral surgery this morning...
Ugh. Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery! :cheers:

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Roscoe is a Hoss, from little puppy to 70 pound horse.
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Day 26

I tried out the clip plate today. When attached to the belt, that setup makes the knife uncomfortable and awkward to draw, especially when my shirt is untucked. And there is ample opportunity for the handle to obnoxiously poke and prod at my midsection. No, thank you!

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Carrying in the thigh pocket of my Carhartts eliminated the uncomfortable draw. But this method still makes for an awkward draw. Returning the knife to its sheath is even worse. It also allows the knife and sheath to flop around more than I'd consider acceptable for in-pocket carry. And I can forget about carrying anything other than the knife in those pockets when using the clip plate.

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Since it's not possible to use the clip plate for side-draw (the holes wouldn't line up), back in the bag it went. The beauty of the Izula II's sheath is that it is left entirely up to the end user to determine the best method of carry. I'd previously tried it on neck lanyards. But I didn't like cord locks, and the breakaway connector I tried broke away a little too easily. You'll see a new carry method tomorrow.

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The box contained two stickers and two survival information cards (both of them have the same information on the back). You will also see the rest of the box contents tomorrow.

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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #354 on: October 26, 2025, 09:54:43 PM
Thanks Dan.  Already feeling a lot better.

Have you tried using paracord to carry the Izula horizontal?
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #355 on: October 26, 2025, 09:58:13 PM
Quote from: Sos24 on October 26, 2025, 09:54:43 PM
Already feeling a lot better.

Have you tried using paracord to carry the Izula horizontal?
Glad you're feeling better. I haven't tried the horizontal carry with paracord method yet. But I did find one method that works surprisingly well thus far. Admittedly, further testing will be needed.
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #356 on: October 26, 2025, 11:05:23 PM
Day 26

Today I'm carrying a knife so sharp that could be used as a scalpel in an emergency.  The Schrade USA 152. From the scrimshaw series, this one has a traditional whaling scene on both sides of the handle.  The blade was reshaped by a previous owner and is about half an inch shorter than standard.  Must have broken the tip at some point.
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #357 on: October 26, 2025, 11:36:59 PM
Day 26
Still carrying the Essential.  I post this in the Fixed-blade Friday thread, but figured I would also post here.  Comparison of Essential and Esee Izula
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #358 on: October 26, 2025, 11:41:04 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on October 26, 2025, 11:05:23 PM
Day 26

Today I'm carrying a knife so sharp that could be used as a scalpel in an emergency.  The Schrade USA 152. From the scrimshaw series, this one has a traditional whaling scene on both sides of the handle.  The blade was reshaped by a previous owner and is about half an inch shorter than standard.  Must have broken the tip at some point.
The blade reshape appears good.  I do like schrimshaw
Quote from: Pacu on October 26, 2025, 05:04:02 AM
Day 25

Used the Esse JG5 to open up a 50 pound bag of dog food for Seymour, Lanie, and Roscoe.

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Roscoe is a Hoss, from little puppy to 70 pound horse.
(Image removed from quote.)
That is a beefy knife
Quote from: BPRoberts on October 26, 2025, 02:29:52 AM
Day 24 Late

Did some Pumpkin carving with the wife. I don't have a 120, but the 117 seemed appropriate for Halloween related festivities.

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Day 25

Sabered a prosecco with the Mora! (Photo by my wife)
The 117 definitely gives Halloween vibes
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Re: Fixed Blade Challenge October
Reply #359 on: October 27, 2025, 01:15:08 AM
Day 26

Buck Paklite 631 Field. A bit big for pocket carry, but not undoable. It's exactly what it says, a light but sturdy basic field knife. I think if this was in my regular camp rotation I'd probably redo the handle with paracord like I did on the other Paklite.
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