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I bought the m12 and loved it, but I returned it and went with an M18 for more versatility.

So what sort of BESS score is paper towel cutting sharp with a nice clean cut? I have the Worksharp Ken Onion edition with the Blade Grinding attachment, Leather belt and other belts from Red Label abrasives, though main ones I use are the Stiff belts, and I have now sharpened 2 separate knives in around 15 min for both knives and got them Hair popping sharp, and paper towels are fun to cut too! Just a very clean SHWING as it goes through and a very nice clean cut going all the way through lengthwise! I do use a piece of wood to take off the burr after my leather belt with blue compound from Red label abrasives, and then just lightly run it over the belt again. Main thing seems to be getting a good apex, then proper deburring, then that final step of making sure everything is lined up. I don't have a BESS machine or a microscope, but I have cut up sone stuff with the knives and they just as sharp as before. They also both shave with a very light pass on the arm. The knives used was Foxell knives Lynx series chef knife which has much better build quality, fit and finish, blade geometry, than more expensive knives I have found. The other one sharpened was Dakstrong's Spartan Ghost Series 8" chef knife. Another one I didn't sharpen but is a really nice knife is Vosteeds Stallion series 8" chef knife which feels more like a good custom knife than a stanard production knife and came with an edge that easily and cleanly slices paper towels and shaves arm hair even after use as well as a very well done primary bevels which get nice and thin behind the edge. Anyway as said, I am interested in what that BESS score might look like! Thanks in advance! I hope this helps, and feel free to ask questions. These knives I bought with my own money, and these are my observations from my use and close inspection of them. I also have no affilliations with them other than conversations with Dalstrong's customer sevice and Foxell knives cofounder John, both of which I had reached out to after making my observations and using them. Both have provided great service, and John is a genuinely friendly and open guy who is fun to talk too and is transparent on what goes into Foxells knives! Sincerely, JS

3-in-1 or honing oil works well to clean up ceramic as well. Just put a little bit on there and rub it around to remove the debris then wipe it off with a microfiber towel.

This saw in particular is also really easy to safety lever mod so you dont have to push the wings down. Throw a Diablo 10mm arbor blade on there and you'll be chewing through wood in no time

I just bought one of these in the secondary and I'm gonna put some AWT scales on it! I can't wait.

I've got the llod holster,i love it.. easiest holster to put on and off..

Bulk is usually why i avoid comfort grips, and they also tend to have more snag points when pulling them out of a bag or pocket.

You're not supposed to use wood as a strop. You use leather or cardboard. I know I've used both leather and cardboard they work amazing.

Thanks for the video. Do you a link anywhere that I could get the same stones as you? I’ve just been using my worksharp field sharpener but feel like I need a larger stone (and finer grits) to get it to where I would like.

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I am Totally into weight/performance. Since I used the 90 Degree die grinder M12 I am completely sold to Milwaukee. Would Love that nailer for worksite. I am into delicate work. So don’t need M18…

I have both now. Love the m12 Got it for assembling cabinets before I screw them

Milwaukee gonna regret that plastic guard for warranty reasons

I love the way you demonstrate that rocking motion.

Always go back to the Pioneer. Just perfect rugged minimalism. Whatever else I get I end up pocketing the Pioneer because it’s tough yet pocketsbl

Any knife with a bolster like that is crap for sharpening.

Just posted asking if anyone bought this yet… then here you are 👍

Man this guy is a goober Mr. engineer...

Typical Milwaukee. Keep bringing useless tools out but not improving the ones they have, no different than Makita these days. This cordless nailer tech can’t get any better or lighter. It’s a gimmick. The money is in the batteries not the tool. Appreciate the review mate.

I got a tp lc seems similar size but without flap

Husky toolbags bare for little girls.

Did you get that 10v Para3 from Rivers Edge Cutlery? Its also a dealer exclusive if i remember right.

Nice to come across another inginerd in the wild 😁

raise up your wrist while your sharpening on the plates or your going to round over the tip of your blade

1.5 nails perfect for most trim install work. Base should be done with 2”-2-1/2” 16g imo 30 yrs finish carpenter

I bought one today. It leaves gnarly holes. It’s probably going back.

I want to love this, but I don't see the point in 1.5" brad nails.

Going to have to sacrifice a nice set of Allen wrenches to make them the perfect size for what you do. I have a 2 foot1/4 Allen wrench I cut off to make the longest 1/4 Allen bit I can make to take pool cover anchors out. Same idea but smaller. I have 1/4 open end wrenches I cut off to fit in 2015+ jacuzzi load boxes to work on the heater terminals without removing the heater for small stuff

I've looking at this knife and have it in the cart and booked marked for about a week. Come on man, sell me on this one. It's more like a nakiri and like a kirisuke, which is really what I want. I prefer 210 or 240 size.

100 for edc-no specific use-just incase. 180 for real tool-typical normal plier use-most 10” channel lock uses. 300 for the upper end of 10” channel lock uses and beyond. 125s are good for edc if you have a specific regular plier use but need them in your pocket… 150s are the upper end of an in pocket edc, but are a great tool belt or super lightweight tool bag option. I know 10” channel locks are a common tool, but I feel like the 180s are so close to that same capability, and once you’re in that 10” tool range the jump to 12” is not a big deal and you get way more capability. Larger than 300 you obviously have a very specific reason for it.

When I saw these at pipeline I really wanted one. Almost a year later there not anyplace local and I ask my milwaukee rep he's like I didn't know thoes existed or were comming out. I really appreciate the size at least on screen I use a ryobi hp brad nailer currently. Going into my general maintenance tote is a ammo can (door install trim ect.). Until now I had a ammo can with fuel osslating tool, fuel jigsaw and fuel circ saw. Size is a huge consideration and with this it may fit onto something small instead of a seprate bag. You get enough seprate bags now your at a ton of trips into a place. Or you get lazy and try to go without so avoid carrying stuff in. Thanks for the video.

Storage and jobsite transportation is a big part of repair and inspection work. I'm a fan of "Having it in case I need it" as opposed to "Needing it and not having it." That wheeled tote rack is a footsteps saver. Backpacks are great for small jobs. Sweet nailer, Fuel units are terrific.

I love these comparison videos, please do more

If the edge isnt hot, indont see how the steel could soften

For your edge retention test, you can buy a standard Office Max ream of paper. Use a bottle jack and force that blade into the ream of paper.

I think it’s pretty nice myself 👍👍

This was very helpful. Thank you so much for this video.

I learned knife sharpening from an old master, please dont go back and forth on the stone. Always sharpen the way the knife cuts

The local home depot just got the new ones in stock and I think it's a mistake, but they have them for $99

I dont need it because I have a compact, and I think a harvester would be a great complement for outdoor stuff, but so tempted to pick one of these uo for the coffe table

Off the top of my head- magnetic extending pickup tool, 6ft Stanley measuring tape, fine point Sharpie, four in hand 6inch file, centerpunch, 10 inch Cresent wrench, Petzl headlight, small machinists hammer, carbide scribe. That's a great tool caddy.👍

Pb swiss makes super short sets I use a 7 key set m 210 m1.5 through 6mm. Best of all its under 20 dollars. The sbld does hold a mountain of stuff. I got a surge and meter in the back with a magnetic 10in by 2in metal tray from the parts store. In that is my makita sockets all just in the back. Ideally a ossilating tool and surge would be great but that's too tight. I carry my osslating tool in a milwaukee 12in x 4in zip bag they sell at hd in a 3peice set with a 2.5ho and blades on a carabiner. I have about as many tools in it as you and it's hearty for sure. It's a lazy quick bag for me vs my tech pack that's 50lbs and I loaded out the sbld with extra tools around so my main bag dosent suffer. In the back flap I carry a Plano fishing organizer 5in by 10 with wagos wire nuts screws ect. The right pocket could be less open maybe not that big gaping space. I also on the back pocket put a ripnot stainless clip(search it) for my tape measure on the back expanding flap. It really does need a non intrusive tape measure clip option. Thanks for sharing looking forward to more loadouts.

@6:14 for me not almost, I have one and it’s a two hand pliers to adjust, but works well

I am Mechanical engineer, i don't really use tools like this on my job, but I love them, new inovations are incredible.

Great comparison

Great tool! Bought mine today. Perfect for precise screwing and for metal anchors in drywalls! A bit too thick though in the handle. I got very normal size hands and it feels very "thick" in your hand. Very light though.

Nice edge. This is about as far as I’ve been able get with my edges. If it can split a hair it’s good for me. I have to try some of the diamond emulsion/pastes. People seem to love em

I like REX 45 as well as an EDC. Stainless isn't a big issue for me. I appreciate this video as a scientist myself and evidence based facts. Thank

Thinking of pairing the harvester with my compact as they will both make up for the shortcomings of the other

Try the twin grip for twisting 3-4 wires. 👍