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Not an altoids tin, but speaking of the NAA pistol... Someone made a bicycle rifle out of one, and to be honest I haven't seen anything else out there as compact (as far as pack rifles go) unless it was a single shot... and since the pistols are ava
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This thread made me think - I've been hanging around here for a few years now, maybe I ought to post up an avatar? Yeah, took me a while to finally get around to it. The one I chose is "The Flatirons" a few miles west of my house. They l
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Originally Posted By: hikermorEvidently there are other possible uses, as well... Sounds like a ringing endorsement! Regarding sharpening a disposable blade -- that was primarily in response to Jeanette's requirement that the tool continues to be
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Continuing with the cliche of the female geek with dark hair and glasses, I'm using this cute image of Margo from the Despicable Me franchise. She is one tough twelve-year-old. Jeanette Isabelle
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Yeah, a few years back I was looking for a small pistol for CC and the smallest I felt comfortable shooting well was a G-19; I prefer a grip I can actually hold. That G-19 and its big brother G-17 are my go-to pistols these days. .45ACP’s (Glock &a
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Yesterday, I was browsing tiny pistols in .22lr. I kept adding features I wanted and soon found myself looking at the Glock 43. This tiny pistol thing is just not going to happen for me.
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Originally Posted By: RussNot familiar w/ Gallagher's all-purpose kitchen tool. Link? ...or was that Gallagher’s imagination running wild? Here is a video demonstrating his multi-purpose tool, the Sledge-O-Matic. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v
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Originally Posted By: KenKI assume you're speaking of the Sledge-O-Matic? Do you know of any other tool he uses? Jeanette Isabelle
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Originally Posted By: Jeanette_IsabelleThat ax reminds me of Gallagher's all-purpose kitchen tool. Jeanette Isabelle I assume you're speaking of the Sledge-O-Matic?
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Originally Posted By: Jeanette_IsabelleThat ax reminds me of Gallagher's all-purpose kitchen tool... Not familiar w/ Gallagher's all-purpose kitchen tool. Link? ...or was that Gallagher’s imagination running wild?
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That ax reminds me of Gallagher's all-purpose kitchen tool. Jeanette Isabelle
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For when you need more precision than a survival axe when opening boxes.
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The selection is not complete without a certain YouTuber's favourite box opening implement... https://www.bosch-do-it.com/gb/en/diy/tools/easycut-12-3165140830843-2577102.jsp Yes, a cordless mini chainsaw.
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At more than 15" that tool is longer than the three-cell MAG-LITE I use to EDC. Jeanette Isabelle
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Just to complete the array choices for J I's selection, consider this "Tactical Survival Axe" https://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/...63#.WyPpqKdKjZY This was advertised in our local paper and I thought of this thread immediately. Cer
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That is a different direction... 13-Point Breakaway Knife or ANVIL 18 mm and 9 mm Snap-Off Knife Set (2-Piece) Both available at Home Depot. I’d never carry one, but I kinda like ‘em, pure throwaway.
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It seems to be feasible to actually hit a target at a useful range (7 yards would beyond my stabbing range, even with my big knife ;)) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eB-vaGV8wy0 Here is a demo on this gun and few other small handguns: https:/
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Originally Posted By: RussSo Jeanette, do you travel around town strictly by mass transit? I can't because the nearest bus stop is ten miles away. Jeanette Isabelle
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Jeanette_Isabelle, This comes down to you, and what you want it to do. Based solely on what you have said you want to use it for, if the EMT shears cover all your other needs, the box knife fits best. This is just about you. Dozier is a great
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a self defense or food gathering firearm should be accurate enough to hit a vital area with enough energy to effectively stop the target. just making a loud noise isn't enough.
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So Jeanette, do you travel around town strictly by mass transit? That puts your knife thread into context. 2026 — Good to see the planners are thinking ahead...
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Originally Posted By: UncleGooHmmm...anybody know where I can get an altoids tin big enough for a Glock and a 30-30? I have Altoids in my car's glovebox and keep a gun (legally!) in the trunk, does that count?
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An update on what's happening in Ocala, FL. A six-story building is being built next to Sam's Club, the new equestrian center is progressing slowly, a Jaguar dealership will open this fall near the Porche/BMW dealership and another one-story construc
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Originally Posted By: clearwaterCanvas 23 feet square? you could get by with a 12' square for 5 people easy. That full canvas would weigh close to 40 lbs! Either use it for something else or leave part of it behind. Oops. it is 23 square feet. Not 2
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Originally Posted By: bws48Originally Posted By: Jeanette_IsabelleOriginally Posted By: bws48Why not have a knife that will open the packages, able to be re-sharpened, has more than one blade and has other commonly used everyday tools??? The Swiss Ar
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