Case calls this the Jr. Scout #244. It’s a simple spear blade, can opener, bottle opener, screwdriver and leather punch.
Length closed: 3 ⅜”
I used the leather punch once on my belt, thing works like a charm.
This knife is something that was left behind in a bar I worked at years ago. We held it for 30 days and no one claimed it so I kept it.
Cost: Free
Weight: 1.9oz (55g)
Made in USA
This is a review of a fork spoon and knife. And tea spoon.
A vast majority of “outdoor” cutlery sets are either made in China or $40+ Ti, or both.
I didn’t want either of those things. I also did not want something that folds or is just plain small.
The knife is 8” and the tea spoon is 5 ¼” to give an idea.
Kupilka calls this a “natural fiber composite material” that basically means wood and plastic. But so far seems like a good deal.
I bought this at Tent & Trails in Manhattan.
Cost: $12
Made in Finland
This is a review of Park Tools Road Wrench 1. It is a short 32mm/15mm to be used on a 1″ headset and pedals.
Two important tools in one. Three really because I need a 15mm to adjust the tension on my Paul canti brakes.
It’s nice that it’s shorter than a shop tool for weight reasons. It’s a hair over 6″.
The two small holes make it able to be mounted between the frame and water bottle cage but I doubt I’ll do that.
I bought this direct from Park Tool. Who, by the way, has great customer service.
Cost: $5
Made in USA
This is my bike in April 2011. After fresh powder coat, before installing new components. The only original parts, aside from the frame/fork are the stem, seat post. And rear rack was purchased at the same time as the bike. The wheels here are new Phil Wood 48 spoke hubs to Velocity Dyad rims.
Traveling by bike. The people encountered. The places seen. The gear involved. Thoughts, advice, lessons learned. And my favorite Lil’ Wayne lyrics every now and then.