Bart, I looked at a few more traditional versions made from leather before deciding on the Maxpedition Tactical Travel Tray. Pros ... it was generally cheaper than the leather versions. The traditional type don't usually have inbuilt pockets, elastic strap or velcro hooks. The Maxped TTT seemed larger than most other traditional offerings. It also has press-studs at each corner so will unhitch to go completely flat for transport or storage. The only things I'd add would be a couple of hooks on the back corners so it could be used when unhitched and hanging vertically and make the base a little more rigid. Cons ... well it doesn't have the suave, quality hand built leather feel or smell to it, but that's OK. Overall, it's proven to be better than I expected. Firstly because some of the YT reviews made me sceptical and secondly didn't realise how much use it would end up getting. On the second point, sometimes it's like Ruby: The Adventures of a Galactic Gumshoe (1982), when she disarms in front of the sisters Onoffon and Offonoff (track 23 of 65). For those who have never heard of or heard Ruby, here's a sample … I've been using a couple of them for nearly a year now and have no regrets. HTHs with your buying decision.
Hi CB, Thanks for the complement. It's design has aged well and is actually one of the earlier versions and my preference. I've used later models too but they have some subtle differences, like being marginally thicker. The older versions also have symmetrical type display size top and bottom, whereas the later and current models have a larger bottom display. The way all the functions work from just one crown is a standout feature for me.
I think that's what took me at first, it's slim profile! I like the two tone too, very understated. Sent from Catherine's iPhone using Tapatalk.
HF's Modded Charge TTi 020315 This is the result of putting a LM Rebar plier set onto a LM Charge TTi chassis. It's relatively straight forward but does need some grinding of the plier head as there is minor fouling with the folded scissors. Rebar plier head pros are it has removable CPM154 cutting blades and is sans a cap crimper. A con IMHO is that the Surge plier heads are roughly finished overall compared to the TTi's. Whilst disassembling my oldest and most thoroughly and mercilessly thrashed TTi a chassis crack was evident. Bo hoo
HF's EDC 050315 BLADE: Lion Steel SR-2A Black Aluminium - Sleipner 60-61 HRC KEYS: SS Shackle + S300 large Swampo swivel + Versace chain and swivel clasp LIGHT: Quantum D2 - BO - same as & not shown + 2 x Ice Blue Tritium vials + Stainless Steel ball chain 2.5mm Ø - Black MULTITOOL: Victorinox SAK Cadet Alox black custom (scissors) by Glofindel Leatherman Mini-Tool Black Oxide Rexford RUT - TAD edition - Titanium NOTEBOOK: Molskine Cahier note black quad lined PEN: Visconti Manhattan fountain pen Ruby Red 14k nib - Ca 1997 PHONE: iPhone 5s + Apple leather case WALLET: Maxpedition Urban Wallet - black WATCH: Davosa - Argonautic Dual Time PVD - Reference: 161.512.80 EXTRAS + Maxpedition Tactical Travel Tray - Black + Tourneau watch winder cuff
Thanks very much Argentum. The kind words are much appreciated and I'm glad you like some of my gear.
HF's EDC 070315 BLADE: cKc Pen-Knife - Uddeholm AEB-L Steel @ 60 Rockwell hardness C KEYS: Leatherman Micra modded + Victorinox coupler LIGHT: Jetbeam RRT0 S2 (batt=14500) + Nitecore Titanium clip + McGizmo SS Nano Clip ~ 20 mm + TEC Accessories S323 Isotope with green Tritium vial + Cu lanyard bead twisted pair Damascus - home made + Atwood Copper 5 Flute Lanslide bead MULTITOOL: Peter Atwood Pry Baby G5b - CPM S35VN NOTEBOOK: Molskine Cahier note "Kraft Brown" quad lined PEN: Parker Vacumatic Golden Pearl fountain pen - Standard lockdown filler - Art Deco clip - 3rd Quarter 1938 USA Made PHONE: iPhone 5s + Apple leather case - same as & not shown WALLET: Thin bi-fold brown chestnut leather (Córdoba Spain) WATCH: Marina Militare GMT Black DLC - Homage + Brown Leather strap & black buckle EXTRAS: + Rayban Wayfarer sunglasses - Tort frame & TG15 lenses - Vintage ca 1970s
Thanks E, I much prefer to write with a fountain pen whenever possible. IMHO it's easier on the hand and quicker to get those words down. Even more so the more words there are. Certainly, not every environment is suitable for a FP so I enjoy when it's possible to give them an EDC go.
HF's Atwood Ensemble 100315 MULTITOOL: Peter Atwood Poltergeist in CPM S35VN raw bar finish Peter Atwood Dreadknot Gold-Bronze Anodized Titanium Peter Atwood Crypto - CPM S30V Titanium Peter Atwood Pry Baby G5b - CPM S35VN Peter Atwood G5 Prybaby in CPM S35VN Peter Atwood Metwrench CPM S30V Peter Atwood G2 Ghost CPM S30V raw bar finish Peter Atwood Metric Tombstone CPM 154 raw bar finish Peter Atwood BitBucket Titanium Atwood Copper 5 Flute Lanslide bead
It most certainly is not. Else I'd be in countless violation of the TheMarketPlace BST forum. So instead, waddayareckon ... just slide them lot off into the passaround box?
The Crypto was one of the less popular, but in my case most used Atwoods, the open wrench is very handy for lite tasks.
Agreed about its utility. The Crypto is however a little tricky to carry hanging on a clip as it rotates or lists awkwardly. Consequently when she goes out, it is often in one of my Maxpediton wallets. My Pry Baby G5b travels the same way but its thinness is a plus for that. IIRC your Crypto has a custom made to measure wallet hide ride. Nice one!
You are correct and it is awesome that way. I don't carry the wallet as much as I did in the past have kinda downsized and streamlined my on person carry.
Very cool, HF! I'm left wondering if this picture has a higher $ value of goodies or the one with all the Chris Reeves knives over in warchild's thread?
