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    Knife Lubrication

    I use Tri-Flo... Teflon oil in dripper tube for all reels, Knife joints, and guns. Smoothest ever and sticks like you know what. Trouble with Hoppes is the smell.
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    Best EDC flashlight that you can depend on and why..

    My Pocket EDC for several yrs now has been both an Astrolux AO1 Nichia 219B with 10440 cell on keyring. with a Jetbeam Jet 1-MK Pro IN pocket. These both run on AAA/AA cells if/when needed. Walkabout in general I Carry either a Astrolux (again) S41s 18650 cell. A Imalent DN35, or Convoy C8+...
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    AAA Lights; Post your favorites

    Astrolux AO1 x 4 or 5 with Nichia 219B. BLF 348 x a couple but need tape round centre's they slippy to hold. Olight I3T EOS Copper with 10440. Convoy do a nice, reliable, no name, Stainless little twisty unit. Over a yr on wksp keyring in machine. still going well.
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    Am breathing nichia!

    I Have around 34 now.Had a sort out. Basically a throwaway. Here in Aust you get nothing for second hand torches and shipping is usually more than it's worth. 9 of them are 219b. (2 x Astrolux Quads. 2 x triples). 3 x 219c Cree give more spread and throw. but colour.... Purple. green. and...
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    Trying to pick a AAA twisty

    Hi. BUMP for AAA torches. i have several (5) different models of triple A's. The O'light I3T EOS in Copper is a grreat light I have 2 x. Also the BLF 348 x 2, Singfire 348 x 3. A Convoy S/S ? no name. Plus Astrolux AO1 x 7. (Family gifts) Out of All the ones I have. the Astrolux live on...
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    Which Olight would you like to see made in Copper?

    I've got the I3T EOS in Copper. Lovely little light. Let's hope they make some more. I can't really warrant buying any more torches. Missus cutting the line. A series of copper, I'd (maybe) get away with. Have this now. Plus a copper head Astrolux S41. Astrolux AO1 copper. I'd love a Copper...
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    Knife Review: Böker Plus Kwaiken Damascus/Damast (3.5" blade – Odins Eye Damasteel)

    Re: Knife Review Böker Plus Kwaiken Damascus/Damast 3 5" blade – Odins Eye Damasteel Re: Knife Review Böker Plus Kwaiken Damascus/Damast 3 5" blade – Odins Eye Damasteel Originally Posted by Bentjudges Authors Title: Survival Knife made from a Reciprocating Saw Blade ??""""" I don't know...
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    Test/Review of Soshine 26650 5500mAh (Black)

    Hi. I run these in my L6 and a set of 4200 cells the same in my L2. Both work fine.
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    Power Outage, How many Lumens, How many batteries? (for lights and more)

    We get them regularly here. Mainly Cyclones. For the last 18 yrs or so. I just use the 3.5KVA Generator I have for caravan, (1.8 kva Prior. But it didn't run Air cond). I have plenty of lights. Normally ceiling bounce them. 18650 and 26650. if just a short blackout. This genny runs complete...
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    EDC - What's in Your Pocket(s)?? Third Edition

    You Yank's and your guns. Australia. Tropics. Shorts. T-Shirt and Sandals. ALL yr mostly. Wallet rear. Coins front right. Left front. House keys with Astrolux AO1 and 1942 penny coin (My Birth yr) on ring. SOG 3in flat folding knife, and card of hearing aid battery's. Last showing my age...
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    What to do with 2AAA Maglite??

    Those Mini Mag's are a NICE light. aestheticaly and feel. Plus a lot of Nostalgia. I have a "few" LED lights. Plus my one 30\40? yr old Mini Mag. I stripped out the originals. cleaned it up. Bought a $16.40 USD, LED\Rear sw kit for it. THAT replaces both ends of torch. It's still a lovely...
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    group buy for the Imalent DN35 (XHP35 Hi) awesome deal!

    Hi. I have one (4 months'ish.) Only "iffy" thing about them. Is identifying the switches in the dark. They feel smooth, and blend in. To my OLD fingers. I cured mine. By mixing some marine epoxxy. Coupla razor scratches across rubber covers. and forming a raised section on centre area of each...
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    Using the RUIXIN PRO III knife sharpener

    Hi. Agree with most you say with the Ruixin, I have the original version (Black material) had for yrs. Only thing I did, was change out the "stones" for Diamond Plates. it's a completely different quality sharpener then. Beautiful Euro and Japanese bevels. And as sharp as you capable of. I...
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    Imalent DN35 Buttons.

    Very nice light Small. Comfortable in hand LOTS of power Don/t get to hot if you stay off the 2200lumens 1500 or 450 are fine for 90%. Question. The one thing I don't like are the Buttons in the dark. Small. Flush to surface. and black. You virtually have to carry another torch to see them to...
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    What knife/knives do you EDC?

    Hi. New to this forum. Mainly came for torches. But old hand with knives (75 yrs young.) Have actually folded and forged a coupla blades myself. 50 yrs ago. Using old Reo Rods. Best skinners I ever made though, were the Workshop Power HackSaw blades Break off a length around 8in long. Slow...
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