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@loudWaterEnjoyer @wren A lot of people have been asking about the skill toys and wren has already answered what they are for many times. I think wren's assuming that the person who said "all for a fidget toy" has already read the other messages and is just being disingenuous.
@illectrility @Vej Solid backpack, but not a CCW backpack in any capacity
@constantokra That's interesting. I'd check SAK Wiki or field it with the folks on r/victorinox (they also have a discord server).
The main tools are identical to the swiss champ, but the back tools are a bit different. There's also no sewing eye on the reamer/awl. So maybe it's an older version of the swiss champ. The newer one also has plus scales so it has a pen included which you would see the slot for on this side of the scales.
@wizzor Please do!
@pineapplelover @Steamymoomilk These days, stuff made in China runs the gamut from sweatshop to well paid labour and from crappy clones to very premium manufacturing.
If a company talks about their work environment and prides themselves on it, the labour might be fair. I wouldn't trust this messaging from someone like Nike though.
I mostly avoid China for political reasons
@constantokra @SendMePhotos Oh and of course if you're looking for something without pliers, a 91mm or 93mm(alox) Victorinox is very good. The cons are no locking tools, one handed blade, or pocket clip
Climber gives you blades, scissors, screwdrivers, can and bottle opener, Huntsman adds a wood saw, Mountaineer adds the metal file/precision screwdriver/metal saw, Ranger adds both. The Huntsman is super cheap from victorinox themselves and the Mountaineer is the most expensive.
@Eheran There's a metal bar right behind the back that notches in, so the pressure goes there. The tape is just stopping it from sliding downwards. Thanks for pointing that out though.
(I sat in it for an hour)
Made a fix with my EDC duct tape
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Made a fix with my EDC duct tape
I came across this chair at my university that had its back falling off. It'll take a long time before it's properly fixed, or worse still, they'll toss it and replace the entire thing, so I wrapped some tape around and it's very solid now!
I have some duct tape folded around an old card in my wallet and used my victorinox knife to cut it.
@LesserAbe @rozPierog just so you're aware, there's so many versions of this. Best Damn EDC has a video on how to DIY a key organizer for $5ish. Then there's the Keybar, Keysmart, and Keyport, Orbitkey and Bellroy key cover. I think keybar and keyport are the most useful especially because you can add a pocket clip
@Vej I would look at the Vertx Gamut backpack! I'm not a fan of this American company that tries to act all macho and patriotic while manufacturing their stuff who knows where, because they just say "imported". Instead of "Made in China" or "This is our partner factory in Vietnam at this specific address".
You're not gonna find a CCW bag without Velcro to be honest, that's how you attach the holster. But the gamut seems easy to clean out and none of the Velcro is exposed to the exterior
@Nogami Yeah it depends on your pants. I find it less annoying in pocket than my phone, which isn't a huge phone either. So I hardly notice either of them.
Maxlvledc is looking at a new tool that might be a Squirt replacement - he just teased it recently but can't say anything more.
@FlashZordon @tkk13909 Definitely check out CalyxOS. There's been a lot of drama between the graphene and calyx communities, but mostly attacks and misinformation from the graphene side. The Calyx foundation is really cool and they provide good support. Graphene *enhances* the android security model (this is useful perhaps but extreme for most people) while Calyx maintains it - most custom ROMs weaken the security model by not relocking the bootloader.
@tkk13909 @FlashZordon CalyxOS and other ROM user here, degoogled phones are awesome
@mipadaitu I honestly didn't consider how objective my title was, lol
The 91mm SAK is *one of the best* pocket tools in existence, certainly. But normally I wouldn't say something is THE BEST, because that's highly subjective.
@Fondots Yeah I was aware of the larger 111mm models - the one handed blade is great, but the size/weight is overkill for many people.
By no nail nicks, I mean *every* tool can be opened by people with long nails, no nails, or gloves. Accessibility!
I'm imagining something like the Leatherman Free architecture in a 91mm size Victorinox. The Free T4 is a great 91mm SAK alternative, similar size, but the scissors are terrible by comparison and the price is way higher, so they never took off.
@yojimbo Yes, the 91/58mm Victorinoxes are uniquely non-threatening and that's valuable. I assume no matter what they do, that style will always be available.
The idea that knives aren't allowed AT ALL in many places is asinine to me. I can understand courthouses, and blade length restrictions for some govt buildings, but entire university campuses? Hilarious! My SAK comes in handy on campus sometimes.
The Victorinox swiss army knife is simply the best pocket tool! (Edit: no one tool is everyone's best)
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The Victorinox swiss army knife is simply the best pocket tool! (Edit: no one tool is everyone's best)
The more I look at alternatives, the more I realize, nothing can give you this much functionality in this small a package, while being so high quality and reasonably priced. Popular (machine-assembled) versions regularly go for $25.
The one caveat is that it falls behind modern knives in terms of safety and ease for opening/closing. I'd love to see a next-gen SAK without nail nicks.
@etuomaala For the record, if you posted multiple images, they're not visible to me on Mastodon. When I've done the opposite, posting to Lemmy with a Mastodon account, multiple photos aren't visible to the lemmy users either.
@cashews_best_nut @fujiwood If you do want a lighter like a zippo, make sure to get a butane insert, not the original zippo insert! The butane ones are easier to use and don't leak fuel.
Note that many of those new zippo inserts are made in China. Countycomm sells great "peanut lighters" which are small, circular (pill container style) and completely waterproof. They don't leak fuel either and are made in the USA.
Zippos are just such a great form factor for pocket carry
@TheFriar @DeepChill As a generally low-income person who recently spent hundreds on a backpack I will defend expensive products lol. To me, if it uses recycled materials, fair trade labour, and the design is something innovative and thoughtful, it's worth it.
You do pay more for features. I got the WANDRD PRVKE which has a divided main compartment with 3 access points, a handful of hidden pockets, weatherproofing, a very structured and padded harness system and more, because that's what I like
@aard It sounds like you might appreciate the Incharge X and other cables by RollingSquare, it's USB-C or A to USB-C or MicroUSB or Lightning, up to 100w PD, data transfer and no magnetic tips
@merde I think we'd appreciate most of your comment if you didn't call the movie boring
Anyone else watch the new Ghibli movie and want the knife?
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Anyone else watch the new Ghibli movie and want the knife?
Studio Ghibli's new movie, The Boy and the Heron, prominently places quite a few traditional Japanese knives, including kitchen knives, a sword, and the boy's pocket knife, a Higonokami. They're a carbon steel friction folder. I just thought it was a vibe seeing it in the movie.
If you want to buy one, fuck Amazon and Chinese copies, go directly to the source! Edit: higonokami-knife.com may be less legit than others. See comment