The jackknife Challenge

No issues during day one (so far), except that I miss reaching in my pocket and feeling the reassuring bulge and heft of my usual EDC tools. The Peanut makes a fine worry stone, though.

I do need to reprofile my 'Nut to a more acute edge. The factory angle just doesn't zip through cardboard to my satisfaction.
 
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Usual EDC (not included are keys and CCW). Remember, I don't always tote the one-hander. Total weight: 19.7 oz.


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Challenge EDC. Total weight: 9.9 oz. I even down sized my flashlight! :eek:

Todd
 
I personally hate those little 4 way drivers. I never thought of regrinding them. I'll have to give it a try.I down sized and only carried a Vic Cadet for a long time and it handled everything very well. I don't think your going to find a problem with what your carrying. I haven't used the can opener on my SAK as a can opener in a very long time but I do use it alot as a hook for pulling pins and a mini scraper and the screwdriver tip for alot of screws.
 
pipedreams308 said:
A few facts about me: Male, 38, Married, 3 kids, first grandchild due in about 7 weeks. I am a nurse in primary care pediatrics. Very involved in the Masonic fraternity. Ride BMW motorcycles. Hunt, fish, camp and hike. Knife-knut since age 5. I hate peanuts. :D
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A Mason with a taste for German engineering. Sure you're not me? :)

This did remind me to put the 4-way back on my keyring, though. I had to pull it off last time I flew.
 
Have carried the keychain screwdriver for 35+ years (notice how thin the hole is at the top), the little Sharp 260 Stainless penknife went in my jeans watch pocket all thru college. Then I became a Buckaholic and it went to sleep with the socks for 30 or so years.....300Bucks

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Here we go for Day 2!

I reprofiled the large blade on the Peanut last night. It's a MUCH better slicer now.

I think that one of the things that I don't like about the pattern is that it's square-ish handle wants to roll in my big paws whilst in use. I don't believe that this is a major issue, though, as a slight grip change should steady things up nicely.

Off to work!
 
Day 3...freshly stropped Peanut goes into the pocket!

(I'm sure jonesing to tote my new stag Tiny Trapper...) ;)
 
Regular knife chores today, opened a bunch of boxes and broke them down for disposal.

I missed my SAK for the Phillips driver today. I changed out an otoscope/ophthalmoscope transformer unit in an exam table. This particular unit required 2 straight screws and 2 Phillips screws to be removed and replaced. The straight screws were no problem, but the Phillips were a pain to unscrew and then replace -so much so I broke down and went to the toolbox and got the real thing.

I am enjoying the light weight pockets.
 
pipedreams308 said:
Regular knife chores today, opened a bunch of boxes and broke them down for disposal.

I missed my SAK for the Phillips driver today. I changed out an otoscope/ophthalmoscope transformer unit in an exam table. This particular unit required 2 straight screws and 2 Phillips screws to be removed and replaced. The straight screws were no problem, but the Phillips were a pain to unscrew and then replace -so much so I broke down and went to the toolbox and got the real thing.

I am enjoying the light weight pockets.
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Your pants pockets will thank you for this.

Try using the smallest bit on the 4-way for phillips. I find it usually works on number 2 size pretty decently. For use on smaller phillips, file a wee bit off the corners of the smallest 4-way bit. But usually the smaller one works.

Keep going, I'm rootin for ya.:thumbup:
 
jackknife said:
Try using the smallest bit on the 4-way for phillips. I find it usually works on number 2 size pretty decently. For use on smaller phillips, file a wee bit off the corners of the smallest 4-way bit. But usually the smaller one works.
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Voltron also suggested filing one of the bits to fit the Phillips. I'll give it a try.
 
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Peanut doing a little lite kitchen work -getting some hams ready for the oven tomorrow. Got to feed my Lodge Brothers!
 
jackknife said:
Soooo, Todd, what are your gut level impressions so far?
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1. The Peanut tends to want to roll in my hand. I'd do better with a one blade version -if there is such a critter. It has been plenty enough blade, so far.

2. I like the light pockets.

3. The small flashlight is likely a keeper.

4. The jury is still out on the 4-way driver.

5. I have enjoyed the challenge. Even if only as an exercise in self-denial.

Todd
 
thanks for updating this thread frequently. I know i am following it very closely because i have recently changed my edc stuff around to a similiar setup.

I do forsee myself going back to a sak in the long run and keeping a traditional too. Nothing like being a knife knut:foot::)
 
The edc thing can get as out of control as our afliction of accumulating more knives. I knw one night I emptied my pockets out on the dresser, and Karen was amazed at what was in my pockets. I took a long hard look and downsized my edc. Never missed most of it at all.

Keep it Todd.:thumbup:

Maybe the peanut is just wrong for your hand fit. Maybe try a swayback or small soddie.
 
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