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    What to use for lubing the joint of Leatherman tools

    Pretty much anything but WD 40 , Rem Oil at the moment . If you do a lot of food prep ( unlikely for the pliers , but could apply to the blades ) , get mineral oil from the pharmacy , it's food safe . Newbies overoil , old hands do it very sparingly . Chris
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    I would like a uk legal folder but what?

    Victorinox Alox Soldier/Pioneer - highfunction low price . The Farmer is also a good choice for outdoor use . Chris
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    Sharpening system

    Basically , if I can't solve the problem on the Sharpmaker , I breakout the Japanese waterstones and do it freehand . For field sharpening I use a DMT double sided hone ( Butterfly handled variety ) or a Spyderco doublestuff , I have a couple of doubled sided Strops in a ziplog baggie . I use...
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    Show Us Your EDC Folder

    The MPR is the first Benchmade that's tempted me in a long while . Of late I've been carrying Alox SAK's or the OH Vic Soldier . The whole Black turd /Tactical genere has turned me off . Chris
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    Sharpening system

    The Lansky system works , just messy , clunky and too time consuming to use . I go back as far as the Loray ( Grandpa of the Lansky and Gatco - muchg better built ) , I wasn't impressd then , and I'm not impressed now . I would no call it a POS , I feel there are better options out there . Chris
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    Smallest tool with most things?

    Small pliers aren't really that usefull , hardly any torgue / cutting capability . That goes doubly for small investment cast pliers , which also break easily - truly miniturized past the point of utility ! I would rather have a Minichamp than any of the mini plierbased offerings . Chris
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    Why does the SAK Spirit have a blunt blade?

    The "Butterknife " blade is a very practical work configuration , it grows on you after you get past the optic . Chris
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    Sharpening system

    I have a plethora of Sharpners . I mostly use a Sharpmaker and various Strops . The EdgePro and the Lansky are just too fiddly for my taste . I use DMT folding double sided hones in the field / jobsite , along with a Spyderco Double stuff . I have a whole slew of Japanese waterstones , which I...
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    When did folders first become prevalent?

    In the US/Canada the Buck 110 started the trend back in the late sixties . Gerber , Al Mar , Spyderco , and Benchmade accelerated the trend . Chris
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    anyone EDC limited editions?

    I don't have any safe queens . Limited addition Prodo's don't very often appreciate in value . They are tools , enjoy them . customs might be a different kettle of fish , EDCing a Ron Lake folder might be a bit rich for my blood . Chris
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    What's your EDC, Go-To, or favorite knife/knives?

    Knife wise , my present go to's are one or other of my Alox vic's. and/or my new Vic. 09 OH Soldier . I rarely cary dedicated locking folders anymore , as their capabilities are so limited comparted to SAK's and Multis . By and Large they just aren't worth the weight penalty . The one Tactical...
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    Three years of using the ** SureFire L1 ** – A short history

    I had a Gen 1 and a Gen 2 L1 , both have been given to good friends , both still going strong . I need another , one of the best EDC's ever . Chris
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    Multi - Tool Recommendation

    I would tend to stay away from Gerber , build quality is spotty , and I decline to say what it's spotted with ! Chris
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    Best of the $20-40 lightweights with a clip

    Boker Trance , or Spyderco Delica . Chris
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    Flashlights are not for self-defence!

    I respectfully disagree with the OP , fistloads work ! No need for fancy bezels , a hammerfist blow to the center of the faceplate relies more on neurological insults to the CNS ( big time electrical disruption ) , laceration is not needed . My informal experiments lead me to believe that an...
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