Do you wear your MK's?
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Do you wear your MK's?
Although this has probably been discussed in similar discussions, this thread is directly related to the MK's
If you do wear it what do you put in it?
Cheers
If you do wear it what do you put in it?
Cheers
You should add something between rarely and often, I think... cuz I'd pick that one.
I wear it when I don't have too much to carry, but still enough that it would be a hassle to hold it all. Sometimes in classes, if I have a test or something, I'll wear the bag with just some test forms, maybe a notebook and calculator, and some pencils and maybe a bottle of water and some food in there.
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I wear it when I don't have too much to carry, but still enough that it would be a hassle to hold it all. Sometimes in classes, if I have a test or something, I'll wear the bag with just some test forms, maybe a notebook and calculator, and some pencils and maybe a bottle of water and some food in there.
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I replaced an REI backpack that I was using daily to haul my personal items to and from work with my repro MarkVII bag from What Price Glory a year or two ago. It wasn't until Halloween this year, when I dressed as Indy that she commented, "Oh, that's where that bag comes from." It holds less that my backpack used to, so my Franklin paper planner and small lunch bag are carried separately. I've seen too many digital organizers fail, so I'm not ready to give up on the paper system just yet. It has a nice leather binder cover, too.
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I sent my Bible to Magnoli and had it re-covered to look like the grail diary and I carry it as well as a Raiders notebook and a Sensematic pencil, (which looks like a wood pencil, but is actually a mechanical pencil) in order to keep the vintage look. I also have a Clover lighter with an orange ziplight (looks like a flame).
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I have a MKVI that I carry to music practice and performances every week that carries all my luthier equipment, plus spare picks, batteries and cables. My MKVI actually has a small internal pocket with a snap that is perfect for carrying picks.
My MKVII mostly hangs on the wall on display with my other gear unless traveling, in which case it's usually used to carry all the A/V cables and DVD's for my kid's portable DVD player...
My MKVII mostly hangs on the wall on display with my other gear unless traveling, in which case it's usually used to carry all the A/V cables and DVD's for my kid's portable DVD player...
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Since I broke my ankle back in January I've used it every day. I was worried due to inactivity, that my back would start acting up. So I shoved all the stuff I usually carry in my pant's pockets, (wallet, checkbook, keys, change, comb, hankerchief, knife, keycard) in there. Plus I used it to carry extra stuff while I was on crutches. Now I've added my Moleskine notebook, pencil, flashlight , cell phone in there as well. it's been dang handy.
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Where exactly do you get a ziplight? I can't find anything about them on the zippo site nor any pics elsewhere.afrayedknot wrote:I sent my Bible to Magnoli and had it re-covered to look like the grail diary and I carry it as well as a Raiders notebook and a Sensematic pencil, (which looks like a wood pencil, but is actually a mechanical pencil) in order to keep the vintage look. I also have a Clover lighter with an orange ziplight (looks like a flame).
Thanks!
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If I knew how to post pictures . . .Bazza wrote:Would be very interested to see pictures of your Magnoli covered Bible!
I purchased the lighter and the ziplights from Relic Raider:swcrazyfan wrote:Where exactly do you get a ziplight? I can't find anything about them on the zippo site nor any pics elsewhere.
Thanks!
http://relicraider.110mb.com/
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Yes. In fact, it was because Michaelson spoke so highly of them that I decided to make my purchase. And, Michaelson, I'm sorely tempted to follow suit and order a few more, for each of my jackets and MKVIIs.Michaelson wrote:HIGHLY recommended! I have one in each pocket of every jacket I own!
They've really come in handy in tight spots, let me tell you!!!
Regards! Michaelson
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I was looking at the descriptions between the resin and metal badges:
"Both badge types are painted with the same color and have the same urethane coating, and there is no difference in durability or toughness. However, due to their lower mass, resin badges have an advantage if you ever drop the lighter on a hard surface.
I suggest the M badges if you want the extra heft that the metal badges lend a Zippo. I suggest you choose the R badges if you tend to drop things or if you want to keep the weight of the lighter as low as possible."
But does anyone know which one is more unlikely to get worn down? I figure they're probably the same, but in case they were a bit different, just wondering.
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I rarely CARRY mine, I use it for school sometimes and on vacation, but I keep one in my car ALL THE TIME. I keep it full of stuff I would need if I ever broke down or got stranded somewhere. Most of the stuff in it is worst-case scenario emergency kit stuff that I'll probably never need, but hey, better to have and not need, than need and not have.