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    what jacket and why?

    I like the Ridgeline monsoon smocks. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    Reattaching the soles on surplus German army boots?

    The arch support? I'd have a google for some sort of rubber contact cement. Some of that stuff is super strong these days and is actually used in the manufacturing of a lot of boots. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    Japanese knife expertise sought

    Are there a pin through the handle (tsuka) holding the tang (nakago) in? If there is and you push the pin out and remove the handle, the tang will probably be engraved with the smiths name, the province or prefecture and date. This would be helpful. I have a very old papyrus book that was in the...
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    Victorinox. Why?

    Though it does have that v wire stripper. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    Victorinox. Why?

    I've seen them. I suppose I was thinking more of the can opener on my surge which has no screwdriver. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    Victorinox. Why?

    I don't understand why they include both sometimes. Aside from the fact that you can open a bottle with almost anything, you can certainly open one with a can opener tool. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    Victorinox. Why?

    I wish they'd reconsider the law with regard to bladed tools. I think that there should be exemptions for multi tools. I'd love to know the stats in relation to offences committed with them. I suspect that the tracksuit clad knife wielders amoung us may turn their noses up at a 'lame' looking...
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    Victorinox. Why?

    I've had similar jobs. They provided us with useless safety cutting tools. I just used a folding Stanley box cutter with a lock back. They're pretty inexpensive. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    Victorinox. Why?

    Does company policy supersede law? I'm not sure. It is funny when you start observing, how often you see people trying to open this and that with their keys or bank cards. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    Victorinox. Why?

    Indeed. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    Victorinox. Why?

    Well I used them as examples but I like to carry a knife on me at all times for all the usual things one uses a knife for. If you carry one everywhere it really is astonishing how often it will get use in a day. Same goes for a torch for me. Especially if you get car trouble. Sent from my...
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    Victorinox. Why?

    I carry multiple knives all day. If I have to nip to the shop or post office, I unclip my leatherman and sheath knife knowing that I still have a Victorinox Solo alox in my pocket. It only has one tool which is the blade, and is super thin and light. I've got a few of them and never damaged one...
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    My latest design.

    Sure thing. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    My latest design.

    Thank you! Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    My latest design.

    Cheers! Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk
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    My latest design.

    Well thank you. It's very nice of you to say so. My models are slightly different now to the ones you'll have seen. The profiles are the same but they're now in 4mm stock as opposed to 5mm. They're also full flat ground rather that a sabre grind with the hammer finish. I find this makes them...
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    My latest design.

    So am I! The Reulator is a full sized knife with about a 4" cutting edge and around 9½" OAL so not an edc. My Skelf edc has a 3" cutting edge and is 7¼ OAL. I actually pocket carry one every day with the straps removed. You're right about the Regulator shape, I hadn't considered making a scaled...
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    My latest design.

    Most of my knives are in o1 tool steel. I've made quite a few customs in Niolox and Elmax. I'd like to give Aeb-l a try but I really like to dial in my heat treatment for each steel so there would have to be enough demand for me to invest time and money into the trials for it. Most people...
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    Peace Pipe Tomahawk

    I had read recently that in some Egyptian tombs, cocaine had been discovered. This is really interesting as that is a South American substance. I remember that Egyptian water craft have also been discovered that the experts believe could've been sea faring. I certainly makes you wonder about the...
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    My latest design.

    Indeed. I'm in Scotland and if I was out shooting or bushcrafting with other people and pulled this out, I would be fully expecting the Crocodile Dundee ribbing to start. Good job I'm antisocial! I love this knife anyway and it feels great to use and to carry. Sent from my SM-A705FN using Tapatalk