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    Swisstools and Swiss Army Knives

    Are the Alox handles actually aluminum? Also are the regular red plastic handles fairly durable and resistant to breakage? Thank you, Richard
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    Swisstools and Swiss Army Knives

    Thank you for all the replies thus far. I'm not sure which SAK's models I like although one that looked useful was called the Explorer and will probably try to stop in a knife shop in person in the next month or two to see what is available. Also since getting the two Swisstools my SOG...
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    Swisstools and Swiss Army Knives

    I just received a Swisstool RS and a Swisstool Spirit and am very impressed with the quality and construction of both of them. I was wondering if Swiss Army Knives are built to the same quality standards as the Swisstools? I've always passed on the SAK's because I thought they looked flimsy but...
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    Automatic Weather Indicators?

    One of the best web sources if you need a variety of locations is the Weather Underground site. If you're just interested in your local area I would strongly suggest spending $50 or so on some meteorology textbooks so that you can get a good estimate of what will happen without needing to rely...
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    what kind of sunglasses do you prefer?

    Randolph Engineering Aviators with bayonet temples and 55 mm Grey-3 lenses which do not distort colors. The military designation for these is HGU-4P or something like that. They tend to fit nicely underneath a headset but if in extremely bright areas like parts of the southern hemisphere a...
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    Suunto X9i/ X9Mi

    I normally wear a Seamaster GMT myself but have considered an X9 for a lightwieght backup means of navigation when on the ground in remote areas. I haven't been able to see or try an X9 yet but keep in mind that the barometric and temperature functions might not be accurate unless you take the...
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    SOG Powerlock Multi-tool

    My Powerlock with V-Cutter has no scissors. There is however sufficient room left over to add in a pair of scissors. Richard
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    Does anyone use Uncle Bill's Sliver Grippers?

    I'm thinking about ordering a few pairs of Uncle Bill's Sliver Grippers (manufacturer's link: http://www.slivergripper.peachhost.com/Products.htm ) Does anyone here use these and if so do you recommend them? Also the version that fits on a keychain...how secure is the clip that holds them onto...
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    SOG Powerlock Multi-tool

    Law, No idea what a good price is on the ATR but Knifeworks has the black plain edge one at $119.95 here http://www.knifeworks.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=7060 Meanwhile I'm holding out for a Bark River Gameskeeper with an orange G-10 handle... Richard
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    SOG Powerlock Multi-tool

    Well I didn't order something online for once...as luck would have it I had to go somewhere in Dallas and noticed a Lowe's so I pulled in there remembering someone had said SOGs were on sale there. The only SOG they had was the S62 Powerlock in stainless with a V-cutter instead of scissors, but...
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    SOG Powerlock Multi-tool

    Since all of these SOGs are made of stainless steel, does anyone know if the black oxide coating improves the corrosion resistance? Thank you, Richard
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    SOG Powerlock Multi-tool

    It looks like EDC Depot might have the best total price if only ordering one item, although the only one they stock is apparently the EOD Powerlock with a stainless finish. Knifeworks has both the black and the stainless SOG Powerlocks and EOD Powerlocks. Most knives etc that I've ordered have...
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    SOG Powerlock Multi-tool

    Law, I'm sorry about giving you a bad lead, it's been several years since I lived in Houston but I thought Carter's used to stock SOG knives. I noticed when browsing the online sources that the EOD Powerlocks and Powerlocks appear to be available in at least two configurations each. Based on...
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    SOG Powerlock Multi-tool

    Law, I'm not sure how often you have to crimp wire etc but the EOD model for a few dollars more (come to think of it that's the name of a movie) seems to have more options for working with wire. Also I suspect Carter's Country might keep SOG products in inventory in case you are near any of...
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    SOG Powerlock Multi-tool

    Law, I had planned on ordering an EOD Powerlock along with the next Bark River knife I get from www.knifeworks.com in Louisiana although I don't think Knifeworks has the version with the V cutter yet. They ship via UPS ground which means overnight delivery to most of Texas. If I were in...
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    SOG Powerlock Multi-tool

    I have been interested in the Powerlock or the EOD Powerlock myself. Do these clump like Leathermans do when you try to pull out a tool or is it easy to unfold one tool at a time like the Swisstools? Thank you, Richard
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    What knife do you EDC?

    I've always had a tendency to lose pocketknives of any sort so I've always only carried a cheap folder, but... I don't really like folders that much and decided to take advantage of the state laws when I am home in Texas (Texas allows carry of any knife up to 5 1/2" as long as the blade is not...
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    "Bubba Keg" review

    I armed myself with cash and subsequently entered the local Walmart at approximately 8:40 pm, only to find a total of zero Bubba Kegs anywhere in the store. Unfortunately Walmart is the only department store in this town and the closest Target is about 45 miles away... Richard
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    What multitool is preferred by EMT's

    Thank you all for the replies. It looks like I'm going to get a pair of EMT shears instead of tossing a multitool into the box. Richard
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    What multitool is preferred by EMT's

    After having a couple of recent accidents, I'm putting together some stuff for a first aid kit and was curious what make and model of multitool is preferred for use on the job by EMT's, nurses, etc. Thank you, Richard

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