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Genre: Howto & Style
Date of upload: Dec 6, 2023 ^^
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I was issued a signal by my company when I worked assisting US troops several years ago, it is an excellent multi-tool. I broke the pocket clip and need to order a new one, but the tool is phenomenal. Also, just wanted to point out that the Zippo typically uses lighter fluid which is similar to kerosene. It is not a butane lighter unless you buy specific butane inserts for it.
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The older style zippo lighters don't use butane as their fuel. Butane needs to be kept under high pressure in order to remain liquid, and those zippo lighters aren't air tight so those higher pressures can't be maintained. They use a fuel that is liquid at room temperature/pressure (even then, it still evaporates since zippos aren't sealed).
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The Leatherman Signal is great for bushcraft gear. For EDC, I'd recommend a one-handed American made Leatherman like the Arc. Zippos suck. They LOOK good. Unless you are a smoker, they will be empty when you go to use them. There are inserts you can put in a zippo body to make it use other fuels. Do this, and you will have a Zippo that has fuel in it when you need it. While I like the look of the Stanley hip flask, I learned to use a Platypus instead. It's flexible (so it's impossible to visually detect, I've also had it missed in a pat down), doesn't set off metal detectors, and carries more.
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My EDC choice as of March 2024 is:
Victorinox Climber
Hoto 26-in-1 screwdriver set
Zippo with butane insert
Olight Baton 4
Knipex Cobra micro pliers
Knipex Twin Key
Set of door latch needles
Lockpick set
6 ft webbing loop
Rotring 600 ballpoint pen
Trayvax wallet (forgot which model but I’ve had it for close to 7 years)
My bag is either a 5.11 Rush12 or one of my Hepco&Becker motorcycle cases and the tool kit lives in some Maxpedition pouch (forgot what model).
Much of the gear I have had for years, some even going for a decade.
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I don't know if the Keybar is really as nice as the Keysmart. My Keysmart is a lot slimmer and elegant looking but has last me a really long time.
On the recommendation of a client from Switzerland, I bought a Ridge wallet and continue to use it a decade later. The elastic that holds it together is a little worn but shows no signs of failing.
The simplicity of my Stanley cup is really nice too. There are very few moving parts. In general, I have always loved things with very few moving parts and found they last a lot longer than other more complicated items. For example, Campagnolo bicycle shifters are incredibly simple and lasted forever compared to Shimano shifters. The Shimano shifters have some interesting designs that can give a competitive advantage but for every day use, the Campagnolo shifters are king.
Lights have been improving every year. I have some Surefire lights and find them okay but there are a LOT of better lights coming out of Asia and they are improving every day. I would never recommend any light as a classic. I would also recommend looking at what is available when you are looking to purchase. Even Surefire is coming out with better and better lights every year. I have numerous lights that are as good or better than my Surefire plus the brightness of lights bought recently are leaps and bounds better than older lights. My first, small light from 17 years ago was 110 lumens. Last light I purchased in 2019 was 3000 lumens. I wouldn't be surprised if today's lights are 4500+ lumens.
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@gasken2182
5 months ago
I have a 22 year old leatherman wave. They’re beautifully made
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