January 2010

Moosehead

Details: Category: January 2010; Published: Saturday, 02 January 2010 01:00; Written by Super User

One of the more amusing points of my existence is that every year the first birthday present or Christmas present or card I get is from a local brewery, called Moosehead. Some time ago I must have signed up for something, but for the life of me I can't remember what it was. Just to add a bit more amusement to the story, I rarely even drink Moosehead products, and yet every year for my birthday or Christmas, or any other event, before most folks are even thinking of what to send me, there's a package from Moosehead with some coasters, coupons, a shirt or even- and get this, a pair of socks.

A SnapShot from 1985

Details: Category: January 2010; Published: Saturday, 02 January 2010 01:00; Written by PTHYCRPG

If you run a Swiss knife company in Switzerland, how many blades do you make with the year 85 stamped on the tang? How many Alox scales do you need for the annual military contract? The Swiss are very frugal and hate to waste anything. Not very much gets thrown out. They are also very conscious of their environment. I have seen one picture from a Swiss Army website that shows an aluminum pan underneath an army truck getting refueled. What has this got to do with SAK’s? I think you are now starting to get the idea of how many variations can be found out there. Everything gets used. I think we all own a Standard Soldier model. Let’s look at some exceptions.

SAK for Breakfast?

Details: Category: January 2010; Published: Friday, 01 January 2010 01:00; Written by Super User

For some time now I have been wanting to write an article looking at the Victorinox Santoku knife, and I have explored several different methods of doing it. I have purchased some other, similar size/type knives to compare it to, I have filmed some cutting tests and I have spoken to some professional chefs to get their opinions on it. All of that sounded pretty dry, so I decided to go a different way and share one of my favorite breakfasts with everyone, and illustrate how useful and effective the Santoku knife is for the average person, cranking out a nice breakfast sandwich rather than some exotic or fancy dish.

Case in Point, Pt II

Details: Category: January 2010; Published: Friday, 01 January 2010 01:00; Written by Super User

Some time ago I wrote an article talking about how, in my opinion at least, the Soldier model was far superior to the typical American Traditional Lockback. At the time, many of you agreed with me, but in all honesty the comparison wasn't really all that fair- after all, how to compare a four bladed knife with a knife that has a single blade, can opener, bottle opener, two screwdrivers and an awl? It can't be done- or it can, but not as well as I'd hoped.

MiniChamp To The Rescue!

Details: Category: January 2010; Published: Friday, 01 January 2010 01:00; Written by Super User

It's the time of year for family gatherings, meals, reunions and of course who could forget, arguements er I mean presents. A chance to catch up with those you haven't seen in ages because they live far away, and those that have just joined us and you haven't yet had a chance to meet. This is exactly how this holiday season was for me. It was Christmas eve and I was preparing to head off for one of the many meals at my in laws. I decided it would be prudent to bring at least one SAK with me, but given I had little pocket space in my “dressier” pants vs my normal cargo/combat pants, I had little left over after my keys, wallet and mobile phone. So I decided it was time for my original Minichamp to have an outing, and I slipped it into my pocket and headed on my way.

Sosakonline Archive

Moosehead

A SnapShot from 1985

SAK for Breakfast?

Case in Point, Pt II

MiniChamp To The Rescue!