The value @dual_sport_dork@lemmy.world provides to this channel is amazing.
My hat is off to you for being able to disassemble this without having the screws immediately strip. I've had mine sitting at my desk since I bought it and I keep hoping that mindless opening and closing will eventually work it into something flickable. I see now it's going to require the same cleaning and cleanup you gave yours.
Is the spring tension on yours really high? Or did the cleaning help with that as well? I can't believe how much force I have to use to pull the crossbar back.
I've done a little whittling (or really, whittling adjacent) with it on a piece of basswood I also keep at my desk and, surprisingly, the edge has not rolled over.
Doesn't rake have a slang definition related to debauchery or a lack of self-control? Not sure that helps at all as that sounds even worse. My guess though is it is one of the verb usages: to move swiftly over a surface or to scratch
I find myself not carrying any assisted-open knives anymore. People think they're automatic knives, end up being unable to close them properly when borrowed, and generally the knives just raise too many eyebrows. I used to carry the Scallion to work because of blade length restrictions but since the Baby Banter and the Maileah showed up, I don't really feel the urge.
My only real complaint is:
- They don't have a "build your own" program which I think would be amazing (but probably not worth the cost on their part)
- In the age of modern steels, they haven't changed their formula. Now, look, I'm not asking for a Magnacut blade or anything like that, but something with a bit more edge retention? How about 14C28N? And yes, I can buy the MKM Campo with M390 steel which pretty much meets my needs except it's $160. I feel like, with their buying power, Victorinox could put out something with better steel for only slightly more money.
Anyway, these are pie-in-the-sky thoughts. the SAK is a standard by which others look to emulate for good reasons.
I have a Farmer X in green ALOX, a Camper in black ALOX, and the classic Hiker in red ABS and I'm happy with all 3. My Hiker is now my go-to for gathering fatwood in the nearby forest. That saw is perfect for the branches I'm looking for.
For more inexpensive knives, see previous posts on the $5 and $6 axis lock folders from Walmart:
Does the pocket clip sit exactly over the edge of the blade (in vertical space) such that you can't actually use the seatbelt cutter without the seatbelt running into the clip? (Maybe it's just the angle/shadow of the photo.)
Jansport is excellent. I recently sent a 30-year-old bag in for warranty work which they honored at no cost to me other than shipping. A great choice.
I'm really lost without a comparison photo featuring the CQC-6K. ๐คญ
Best Christmas Ever
As the kids meme: Porque No los Dos? ๐
Is that a knifeless Skeletool?
So this appears to be a rip-off of the Frost Cutlery .... and I can't believe I'm writing this.... Cockfighter IV.
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/vintage-frost-cutlery-flying-falcon-1842192303
In the examples I've seen, instead of the word "stainless" in gold it has the Frost logo.
edit: Ebay shows a non-serrated version available now! ;)
https://www.ebay.com/itm/166672484893