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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #720 on: December 28, 2025, 11:08:10 AM
Day 28
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a tool made in a specific country for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in the Challenge thread and post a photo of a Flashlight for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge, carry a fire-starting item and post a picture daily  (in use if possible) for 30 days. Lighters, matches, ferro rods, fire pistons, Signal, candles, sparkers, tinder, stoves, bowdrill sets. Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Bladeless Multitool for 30 days For each of the 30 days, or for as many as you are able to, post a picture of: Progress- Meals- Activities- Gear and participate in the thread and encourage each other. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of either an Axe, MT/Folding knife or Fixed blade (picked at the beginning of challenge) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Roxon tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one red edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one green edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a ratcheting tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Create and post MTO-oriented and tool-based memes in the main meme thread. ? Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a modular tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Find him!

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #721 on: December 28, 2025, 11:46:55 AM
Day 28

     I finally did it and bought a new watch.  I took a photo yestiddy of my CASIO F108W, or something like that.  It is like the old F91W but slightly bigger with a larger display and better back light.  My requirements are very few for a watch.  Accurate time, day, date, light, comfortable band.  That's about it.  It does alarms, 24 hour display, stopwatch, etc, but I don't use any of that. 
     Nobody at the display, so I went scouting at W-Mart to try and find someone.  I got better acquainted with the ladies working nearby as I started searching for somebody.  Finally, I found a friendly one who sent someone to send someone with a key.  The watch had a security lock on it and I wanted to try it on before buying it.  Watch bands are generally too short for my arm.  Another pretty lass had the key and took off the lock so I could try it on.  The watch band would fit, barely, with the buckle on the next to last slot.  I figured, smurf it, after all this hullabaloo I will just buy it anyway. 
    I think there was one F91W in the display.  Those things are pretty small, and I figured the bands might be too.  The F108W was a whole $21.92 without tax.  I noticed after a few days of wearing it, the band either stretched or began conforming to my wrist or something.  Anyway, I can now put the buckle in the third slot most of the time.  The watch is a dream to wear.  Fairly flat, practically weightless, nice size.  Not a G-Shock.  Just a good cheap plastic watch.  Might have to post a knife photo, too.  Best wishes.  Gary
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #722 on: December 28, 2025, 03:54:45 PM
Day 28

Like Gary, I awlso picked up a cheap Casio awhile back in the "better than F91W but not much more expensive" category. In my opinion the only reason the F91W is still made is it has been hyped as "iconic," therefore mandatory equipment for the hipsters. Manbun: check, beard: check, F91W: check.  :facepalm: One of my friends has one, and it's tiny. No judgement if you have one. My friend who has one is not a hipster by any stretch.
But the thing is, they used to be sub-$10 and now because of their popularity they are double that, which puts them in the price range of much nicer Casio watches.

This one is a W800HM. It's still small and light, but not so much as to look out of place on my wrist. Has a better backlight, easy to read display (major point for my old eyes), better (100 meters) water resistance, and better battery life (10 years vs 3 years). It has a nice long strap, too; longer than either of my G-Shocks. And it was just over $20.

Since it's Sunday, I'm carrying the KC43 again.
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #723 on: December 28, 2025, 05:19:37 PM
   I like the looks of that one.  I looked at the bands for my old CASIO, but they cost half as much as a new watch.  I canned that idea.  The metal makeshift band I cobbled together for my old watch actually works.  For now, anyway. 
   I have an Opi in my pocket for today, actually.  I have a nice No. 9 that I will dig out once the challenge is over.  I like that one a lot.  I have been considering doing the Soldier On challenge at the end of January.  If I do, I will just do 30 days and get that badge.  The only qualifying knife I have is a Victorinox civilian model 108mm GAK.  I don't like the idea of posting photos for 90 days straight and boring everyone (including myself) to death.  Carrying the 108 would be a piece of cake.  Nothing new there.  I carried it for decades.  I already received one challenge badge with it. 
Best wishes.  Gary
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #724 on: December 28, 2025, 07:50:41 PM
Casio watches rule.
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #725 on: December 28, 2025, 08:03:46 PM
Day 28

The pruning blade assisted opening a bottle of port.

Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Cadet and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one black edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days.  Carry tools with single functions only. No multi-tools, no multi-layer Swiss Army Knives, no combo one-piece tools and post a photo for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry at least one red edc item, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread with photos of your titanium gear with a multitool or sak  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #726 on: December 28, 2025, 10:29:25 PM
Day 27

Switched out my black Case Marilla in 20CV for my red one in S35VN.  The red is prettier than the black, but I admit a fondness for 20CV over S35VN.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #727 on: December 29, 2025, 01:39:20 AM
Day 28

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Finally, tool needed to used!

The laundry/wash room, on main floor, door knob required tightening. 

A Husky 6n1 from the tool bag did the honors.  The bag was just two strides down the hall😉

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The Case ‘75 Amber Bone (LRG STOCKMAN) was riding in the pocket all day. 🤩
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #728 on: December 29, 2025, 02:06:55 AM
   Loving all the CASE 6375 action.  One of my favorite stock knives.  Everyone remember that we have a final going out on a high note mini-challenge tomorrow.  Friend ReamerPunch has laid out the ground rules.  The task itself is very simple, but should be entertaining for everyone to view.  Be there, or be square.
Best wishes,  Gary
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #729 on: December 29, 2025, 03:19:17 AM
Quote from: LoopCutter on December 27, 2025, 10:52:26 PM
COVID has been confirmed at the house.
Here's hoping that unwelcome visitor soon finds its way out!

Quote from: Humayd A R Mahomedy on December 28, 2025, 06:31:40 AM
I've been carrying this pin since it's been needed to change  cell phone sim cards,and I needed to install a sim on my wife's phone/
I have a few of those things that were included with various phones. My present phone seems to have an e-SIM and no SD card slot. At least the extractor tools take up next to no space.

Quote from: nate j on December 28, 2025, 07:11:23 AM
If someone were looking for a Case knife for general pocket carry and use, I’d probably recommend looking at the Stockman.
That's a good example of how my tastes have changed in quite a short time. These days, I prefer knives single blades, or maybe two. Three blades in one knife is a little much for me anymore...though there are exceptions to that rule.

Quote from: IMR4198 on December 28, 2025, 11:46:55 AM
I finally did it and bought a new watch.
You're set and ready to go for another 20 years! :tu:

Quote from: WECSOG on December 28, 2025, 03:54:45 PM
This one is a W800HM.
I'll have to look that one up. And I agree that the F-91W is a little on the small side.

Day 28

On the negative side, I am under a wind warning tomorrow. And it's already started. I'll be praying that the power stays on. On the positive side, the talk of F-91Ws made me recall that clever fans of that watch have developed backlight spreaders. If such things can be had for G-Shocks, I'll like the GD-400-1 a lot better. Of course, I needed next to no carry time to love the Opinel.

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #730 on: December 29, 2025, 07:49:29 AM
Quote from: IMR4198 on December 28, 2025, 05:19:37 PM
   I like the looks of that one.  I looked at the bands for my old CASIO, but they cost half as much as a new watch.  I canned that idea.  The metal makeshift band I cobbled together for my old watch actually works.  For now, anyway. 
   I have an Opi in my pocket for today, actually.  I have a nice No. 9 that I will dig out once the challenge is over.  I like that one a lot.  I have been considering doing the Soldier On challenge at the end of January.  If I do, I will just do 30 days and get that badge.  The only qualifying knife I have is a Victorinox civilian model 108mm GAK.  I don't like the idea of posting photos for 90 days straight and boring everyone (including myself) to death.  Carrying the 108 would be a piece of cake.  Nothing new there.  I carried it for decades.  I already received one challenge badge with it. 
Best wishes.  Gary
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I'll probably do the Soldier On challenge too. I'll have to decide after 30 days if I'll do the full 90. I have an 08 marked '61 Soldier that would be the obvious and probably best choice, but I have a brand new $50 Amazon gift card and the '08 Soldier is in stock for $50. I think it might be a sign.
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #731 on: December 29, 2025, 07:51:08 AM
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #732 on: December 29, 2025, 08:13:09 AM
I like my Casios but I need them with big numbers now-a-days.   :facepalm:

Day 28

The pliers came in handy to undo a knot.  I don't think I've ever used pliers to undo a knot.   :rofl:

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #733 on: December 29, 2025, 08:16:04 AM
Day 29 Monday Mini Challenge

I like these Harbor Freight tool bags. They're cheap but rugged. I have several of them in various locations, including my truck. Most if not awl of them are stuffed to the gills, and I risk getting cut, scratched or stabbed anytime I dig around in one looking for something. Which is awlways awl the way on the very bottom of the bag. Of course.  :facepalm:
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #734 on: December 29, 2025, 11:44:19 AM
Day 29

     Final mini-challenge.  I have a lot of stuff scattered around.  Tools on a work bench.  Some in a cabinet.  Vehicles.  I had to narrow it down to make a photo that made sense.  This is my plier box.  I do have more pliers and some that are too big for the box.  The cat's paw red thing doesn't belong in there.  I put it back in the closest box after I used it for a photo.  The tubing cutter isn't a plier tool either, but it has squatter's rights in that box. 
Best wishes.  Gary
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #735 on: December 29, 2025, 12:27:19 PM
I WONDER?

    I wonder what the memorable members of the Toolbox challenge will be quick to put away once the term is finished?  A better question might be what will be the first thing they reach for that has been neglected for a month?  Hmmmm

Best wishes,  Gary
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #736 on: December 29, 2025, 03:19:46 PM
Yes, the better question is what to Reach for, what to pocket carry…

For me, any and awl of my LM PLIER TOOLS. 
i do believe I use them awl.   In fact I had to make it extremely difficult for myself to even hold one. It may take me several days to locate and return them to the strategic locations they located around my home, and different bags I utilize for my hikes and adventures around the neighborhood or the world.

Second will be my SPORTSMAN SAK.  It is my secondary pocket knife along with the slip joint flavor of the day. 
Scale tools and nail file are so handy for me.  I also have a SPARTAN within reach and one in a CROSSBODY BAG  that has been fitted with enhanced scales PAIRED WITH A SPIRIT MXBS.   A COMPACT is assigned to each to other bags, often paired either a SIGNAL or a BOND.

YES, if not for my toting a traditional with me daily I would have had a short challenge experience.
Two more days😎, today and tomorrow!

PS:  thank you for hosting SIR GARY, excellent job, most excellent!   :hatsoff:
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #737 on: December 29, 2025, 03:36:46 PM
    Hopefully, everyone didn't experience too much trauma, learned a few things, and maybe had a couple of chuckles.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #738 on: December 29, 2025, 03:41:28 PM
Day 29 + the LAST MINI CHALLENGE

I several tool grips, tool boxes, wrench kits, and specialty kits that are stored in the garage or my pickup truck bed.  And, I really need to reorganize, as some of the purposes of the kits are no longer practical as the equipment I used the kits for servicing has been long gone from production.   (I have been a Field Service Engineer in the Electronic and Computer World since 1973)

One of my most comprehensive kits I assembled in the late 70s for travel, repair of equipment, is this brief style-
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I could carry like this or fit in the 5”briefcase as a travel on for flights.  I basically could repair any delicate item in a computer room. Only item that is currently absent is my Fluke MultiMeter. It is on loan to my son.

Then as the world evolved, I adapted my skills to construction, applying services for Car parks, parking garages to capture and control the revenue these spaces could generate.   Gates, ticket dispensers, automatic ticket/payment credit card readers. And supporting technology.   This was my bag, that was normally grabbed from the truck for service inspections or repairs.
It is missing some ratchets and sockets.   As it has been assigned more domestic tasks today.  Stored in the hall closet.
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I had planned to picture my other convenient tool chests, but that requires relocating my SUV from the garage. Not happening with the 40mph winds and temps at 16° F and dropping. I am staying inside🤪

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #739 on: December 29, 2025, 03:58:26 PM
Day 29

Mini-challenge

I'm going to show the contents of my small tool bag, which is the one I most use. There is also a big heavy one that lives in a cupboard and rarely moves, that has the "big guns" in it. That is raided for specific tools as necessary. The small bag has compact tools in it, and it covers everything I need for 80% of jobs, apart from my electric drill and maybe a bigger spirit level.

It's a roll with five sections:



Contents of each section:















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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #740 on: December 29, 2025, 04:14:05 PM
Looking at the pictures, I realised there are a couple of things missing that are supposed to be in there. So I found them and popped them in. Bonus!
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #741 on: December 29, 2025, 04:18:06 PM
That is a very nice tool tool/kit.  And you have it stocked very nicely, fullbreakfast!
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #742 on: December 29, 2025, 05:55:27 PM
Day 28

Cold Steel SRK (San Mai version)

A decent knife for the price, IMO

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #743 on: December 29, 2025, 06:00:21 PM
Quote from: Farmer X on December 29, 2025, 03:19:17 AM
That's a good example of how my tastes have changed in quite a short time. These days, I prefer knives single blades, or maybe two. Three blades in one knife is a little much for me anymore...though there are exceptions to that rule.
Case Moose is good, maybe even better than the Large Stockman IMO, but not currently in production.

Of course, if you don’t find the size and weight objectionable, the large Folding Hunter (one- or two-blade version) will handle anything that might reasonably asked of a folding knife.
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #744 on: December 29, 2025, 07:21:52 PM
The CASE ‘75 Stockman and the Moose share the same pattern frame, the MOOSE was also a 75!


Buck also produced the Stockman 301 model with only two blades, a Clip Point and a Wharncliffe.  Both were sold under the Buck of the Month banner.

Most Stockmans, even though they have 3 blades are actually two layers. The Spey and Wharncliff sharing the same backspring.   My CASE ‘75 is such a model.

Buck was one of first manufactures that made with third backspring, one for each blade.

The two blade trappers by CASE are popular.  Especially those that install the Wharncliff in place of the Spey blade.  Or, there slim models with just one blade.

The Muskrat pattern is appearing on occasion, two identical opposing blades in a ‘47 pattern, the MOOSE may not be far behind.
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #745 on: December 29, 2025, 08:00:00 PM
Quote from: IMR4198 on December 29, 2025, 12:27:19 PM
I WONDER?

    I wonder what the memorable members of the Toolbox challenge will be quick to put away once the term is finished?  A better question might be what will be the first thing they reach for that has been neglected for a month?  Hmmmm

Best wishes,  Gary
I'll probably resume carrying my Swisschamp. Until this month, I had been carrying it everyday except Sunday since I bought it in October 2021.
I have discovered through this exercise that a small Visegrips is a great edc tool. I already knew that Visegrips were very useful tools; don't know why it never occurred to me to edc one. I probably won't be too quick to put it down. 
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #746 on: December 29, 2025, 08:10:44 PM
Day 29 mini challenge
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #747 on: December 29, 2025, 10:16:08 PM
Quote from: IMR4198 on December 29, 2025, 12:27:19 PM
I wonder what the memorable members of the Toolbox challenge will be quick to put away once the term is finished?  A better question might be what will be the first thing they reach for that has been neglected for a month?

I think the only things I’m carrying that will quickly be put away after the challenge are the Vic Companion X Alox and the Klein multi-bit precision screwdriver.  Both are good tools for what they are, but not the most efficient options to carry…

My Vic Rambler will definitely be rejoining my EDC.  It can cover most of what the aforementioned two tools can do, and then some.  It might move from keychain to pocket carry, though.

My PWII will go back in my wallet.  I haven’t missed it too much over the past month, but it’s pretty unobtrusive to carry.  And when it is needed, I don’t usually have a ready substitute.

Various other mostly 91mm & 93mm SAKs will be carried some and also used around the house.

P-51 replacing the Vic Alox Bantam in my wallet is likely to be permanent.  The main point of the Bantam was always to have a can opener, and the P-51 is just objectively better for that task.
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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #748 on: December 30, 2025, 12:41:53 AM
Quote from: WECSOG on December 29, 2025, 07:49:29 AM
I have a brand new $50 Amazon gift card and the '08 Soldier is in stock for $50. I think it might be a sign.
I would tend to agree.

Quote from: AzteCypher on December 29, 2025, 08:13:09 AM
I don't think I've ever used pliers to undo a knot.
I haven't, but I did use a back layer SAK awl for that purpose at least once.

Quote from: IMR4198 on December 29, 2025, 12:27:19 PM
I wonder what the memorable members of the Toolbox challenge will be quick to put away once the term is finished?  A better question might be what will be the first thing they reach for that has been neglected for a month?
I probably won't put anything away in the sense of not carrying it. Most of the items I've shown are used only at home, on an as-and-when-needed basis. However, I am itching to get back to the USCK and the ST300.

Quote from: LoopCutter on December 29, 2025, 03:41:28 PM
I had planned to picture my other convenient tool chests, but that requires relocating my SUV from the garage. Not happening with the 40mph winds and temps at 16° F and dropping. I am staying inside🤪
I don't blame you one bit!

Quote from: fullbreakfast on December 29, 2025, 03:58:26 PM
I'm going to show the contents of my small tool bag, which is the one I most use.
The green pliers are pretty cool! Are they Engineers?

Quote from: nate j on December 29, 2025, 06:00:21 PM
If you don’t find the size and weight objectionable, the large Folding Hunter (one- or two-blade version) will handle anything that might reasonably asked of a folding knife.
I have no issues with the size or weight...it's the prices some of them carry that give me pause. The Muskrat is another one I'd like to have, if I'm able to locate one with CS or (better yet) CV blades.

Day 29
Tool storage system mini-challenge

I had planned on showing this on Day 30, but the proclamation of the mini-challenge pushed it forward a day. Given my bckground, it may surprise some to hear that the only toolbox I own is actually a tackle box. I think almost all of the qualifying tools have been seen in the challenge.

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Since we were under a high wind warning, I also took the time to put the battery in my laptop. That required the General 744 4-in-1 Mini. The photo shows the screws being tightened after the battery fully charged and removed once again.

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And here's the 744 with the laptop, back on "shore power."

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

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Re: December 2025 Tool Box Challenge
Reply #749 on: December 30, 2025, 12:47:24 AM
What will I be quick to put away once the challenge is finished?   :think:

I'll put my stubby, my P38, the scissors, and the tweezers away before I start carrying my Super Tinker again as the Super Tinker has all that.  The stubby was not as obtrusive as I thought it might be.  I very rarely felt it in my pocket.

The P38 did manage to poke me every now and then but nothing a small rubber band couldn't take care of.

What I think I'll keep around a bit longer are the small Wilde pliers.  I didn't use them often but when I needed them, they came in handy and are very unobtrusive.  They felt more useful than what comes standard on the Vics.  I don't use them often enough to warrant picking up some Knipex though.
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