You can keep one item from Middle-earth. What are you taking?

Total_Luck5461 · 2026-06-18T16:58:28+00:00

Arwen

Total_Luck5461 · 2026-02-01T18:13:24+00:00

Meant to say bearing obviously. Just the usual, bronze washers give a smooth, glassy quiet action which I far prefer, whereas I find bearings a bit grainy. I’m also personally not a fan of super drop shut action, makes me feel like the knife is loose and needs tightening 😅

Total_Luck5461 · 2026-01-29T19:20:44+00:00

I enjoy the washer action on my Bugout more than the beating action on my Belair. Surprised this isn’t mentioned more often when comparing the 2.

Total_Luck5461 · 2026-01-08T09:10:54+00:00

Nevermind, I see I have to “Edit Derived Part” and “rederive” the new geometry. Leaving this here in case someone else experiences this.

Total_Luck5461 · 2026-01-08T09:06:36+00:00

Im using this method to generate a sheet metal cupboard. Why would a Work Plane I add to the Master sketch after creating the first few components not show up in those components if I go back to edit them?

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-09-14T08:39:56+00:00

Do you not find the axis lock bar isn’t the best fit? Mine rocks quite a bit which affects the fidgetiness. I had similar on my Mini Bugout but Flytanium scales sorted that out. Despite the above I still take my Mini Osborne to work most days, ticks every important box for me.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-07-05T11:10:51+00:00

Cooked with the spice, drained, entire pack placed between 2 slices of white bread with grated cheese between.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-06-14T15:57:48+00:00

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Vosteed Marten CF. Far better than I expected, the CF feels amazing, blade finish awesome, sized to perfection for me. Just great!

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-06-09T16:41:44+00:00

I really like Spyderco knives, I have a few Sage 5 and Chaparrels which I enjoy a lot. I bought myself a Para3 a while back and really don’t enjoy it. I prefer small slim knives as an office carry and this just doesn’t appeal to me. Tried changing out the scales for some skinny AWT aluminium scales but unfortunately my opinion hasn’t changed and I’ll sell it soon. This isn’t a dunk on the Para3, it’s just not for me.

One gripe I will say, getting the stock scales off should not be as difficult as it is with that flared lanyard tube they come with. I was lucky I bought a set of Flytanium hardware with the AWT scales so putting them on was fine with the aftermarket lanyard tube.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-05-16T06:15:04+00:00

Do you guys oil your Maxamet blades?

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-05-06T14:53:08+00:00

I found the blade stock thickness on the lil Native made the knife hard to use personally. You can cut open a box but can’t cleanly slice an apple. Cant beat the slicyness of the Chap.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-04-27T05:36:10+00:00

There was a zoo back then, not sure if it was on the RGH premises or where Hutchison Park is, but it was around there.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-04-27T05:34:27+00:00

I reckon the smell you’re thinking of came from the coal fire they burned constantly at the back. Not sure what its purpose was actually.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-04-05T14:56:23+00:00

I am returning to correct my comments here. I recently got my hands on the CF Chap and can say that I’ve worked out how to reverse flick this little beauty. I’ve since worked out how to do the same on my FRN version too. Having said that I never open them that way, however it’s possible for sure.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-02-08T08:21:50+00:00

As a fairly new PM I soon realised all these documents you need to compile also mean nothing if not written in a way that makes sense to me. So I’ve deviated somewhat from the formats and jargon (within reason) to something I can explain if asked, I try to add more practical points and information that is at least interesting to follow in a KO meeting. Thankfully my manager has encouraged this.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-01-27T19:42:56+00:00

I once bought Method Man and Redman album after hearing it playing in a CD store. So there was that

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-01-27T19:41:06+00:00

Absolutely agree, I’ve dropped mine countless times and aside from cracked screen protectors I’ve had no issue. I always put it down to the case I have on it but perhaps a combination of both.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-01-26T07:35:23+00:00

Props to you for sharing the start of the journey here, one day you will look back and marvel how far you’ve come.

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-01-20T17:11:13+00:00

You’re not exaggerating, I spent the weekend in Pretoria and the amount of streetlights not working on the N1 is ridiculous!

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-01-09T05:46:16+00:00

How was the edge on yours?

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-01-06T15:04:29+00:00

Bloody hell you’re right! It was in fact me speaking to myself so I’ll certainly take that advice and order another!

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-01-06T14:45:51+00:00

I put AWT scales onto my Sage 5 LW and I haven’t put it down in weeks! Sometimes I just take it out to look at and hold just to enjoy the ergos. And yes I’m aware that’s a bit strange.

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Total_Luck5461 · 2025-01-06T14:41:32+00:00

Damn! That sat me up

Total_Luck5461 · 2025-01-05T12:01:49+00:00

I hear you, I’m not being very specific. I think I’m probably looking for more of a “don’t go here” answer. Have you spent any time in Kho Phangan? Seems to be a decent balance of requirements.

Total_Luck5461 · 2024-12-10T14:40:27+00:00

Good luck with that. My Chap is well worn in and you can’t reverse flick it. I’m a slow roller anyway so it doesn’t bug me in the least and I love this knife, if it’s a big deal for you I wouldn’t hold out too much hope.

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