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u/binarypower Dec 26 '13
I can imagine you running to get into your house and going SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT WHICH ONE IS IT!?!
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u/zeroack Dec 26 '13
I want to believe that in the middle ages this is what a flail looked like.
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u/goretsky Dec 26 '13 edited Dec 27 '13
Hello,
It would probably be a good idea not to mention this to the HR folks. They might get a little anxious if they thought I was bringing weapons into the office. Again.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/BrettnetUK Dec 26 '13
Man, makes me feel better about mine (and inadequate at the same time) I've got a tool chain much like this but only 8 things on it (as I DO actually EDC it) I find it hard to not carry what I own so I avoid buying more stuff :)
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u/jaywallace1 Dec 26 '13
...needs more stuff.
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u/goretsky Dec 26 '13
Hello,
These days, because there are so many similar devices, I have stopped adding things to it unless they are novel in some fashion. Of course, my criteria for what's new and exciting is often quite low....
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/theworkingtitle Dec 26 '13
Jealous of all the Atwood tools. I have only managed to ever buy 2 items, and one was given away as a gift.
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u/goretsky Dec 27 '13
Hello,
My collection of Atwood tools is pretty small compared to the dedicated collectors, and I started it back when they were much easier to come by--most of them I paid well under $100 for.
These days, though, they are very expensive, and I don't think I will be adding any more. They are simply gorgeous tools, though, and I do wish Mr. Atwood would manufacturer them in larger quantities.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/theworkingtitle Dec 27 '13
I have gotten the items I have only through his blog (got lucky), so I paid whatever he was selling them for. Would be nice if he made a few more, but then they wouldn't be as special. One item was a gift to my brother, who is now deceased. Wish I could get it back from that witch who brainwashed him into leaving all of his things to her.
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u/goretsky Dec 26 '13
Hello,
It is true that I spend a lot if time cleaning up after others. The building I work in has many different businesses in it, and I did manage to convince one nice lady that I was part of the building's facilities staff (my usual dress code of t-shirts and jeans probably completed the part). She was particularly embarrassed when I handed her a card and offered to help with any computer problems. I don't know why; the facilities folks in our building are super nice and helpful.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/Everseer Dec 26 '13
but how can you be an anti virus researcher when macs can't get viruses?
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u/capn_untsahts Dec 26 '13
Clearly he uses the Mac to safely navigate virus-ridden territories during research.
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u/goretsky Dec 26 '13
Hello,
That is an excellent question, and thus deserves a suitable reply. Allow me to see if I can do so by breaking it down into components.
I typically identify myself as an "anti-virus researcher" when speaking to the public because people are more familiar with computer viruses than other kinds of malicious software, such as keyloggers, rootkits, trojans, worms and so forth. Obviously, we have a fairly good concentration of IT people here in /r/EDC who do know and understand the difference, but it is largely as a measure of convenience.
These days, approximately 90% of the malware (a portmanteau of malicious software) detected on a daily basis is actually non-recursively self-replicating in nature, which means they are not bona-fide computer viruses, however, because of the popularity of the term, the word "virus" does get bandied about, perhaps a bit too much. When speaking to the trade press or to a technical audience, I do tend to use the term "malware" more often. The last part of this answer is that I entered the field in the late 1980s when 99.9% of the malware seen were actually computer viruses, and I often times will slip back to older terms like computer virus and anti-virus simply because of my own background.The second part of your question, about why I have an Apple MacBook Pro, is partially answered above: While there are no computer viruses for OS X running around extant in the wild that I am aware of, there are still non-replicating forms of malware out there targeting that operating system such as the OSX/Flashback botnet, OSX/MacDefender, OSX/Revir, OS X-specific versions of the Yontoo adware, as well as things like OSX/Lamadai, which was used in targeted attacks in Tibetan activists. There are also, of course, multi-platform attacks against technologies such as JavaScript, Adobe Flash, PDF files and the like which could affect OS X users, as well as non-platform specific threats such as spam and phishing.
Although the likelihood of running across Mac-targeting malware is still orders of magnitude smaller than comparable threats on the Microsoft Windows platform, that threatscape still isn't zero, and there are some people who do need and use OS X-specific anti-malware software on their Macs. As to why I specifically have the Mac, that is so I can do such things as work on early versions of my employer's OS X-specific software in order to help test it, provide product feedback, suggest improvements and so forth before it is released to the general public, as well as occasionally run other programs, look at website, etc., from a Mac perspective. Otherwise, the unit does not get as much use as the other computers in my office, but it's there when I need to look at something critical, like weigh in on what the default modes of operation should be in a forthcoming product version.I hope that adequately answers your question. If not, I await your follow questions!
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/goretsky Dec 27 '13
Hello,
Your grandmother must have been both responsible and courageous to have been entrusted with such a large keychain.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/Hawkman1701 Dec 26 '13 edited Dec 26 '13
Looks like a car engine and a tool box had a child. And I wish I were it's godfather.
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u/HuruHara Dec 26 '13
Oh man, I could so do this, too LOL But I think mine is smaller now though because I'm only down to like a dozen or so Atwoods since I've given away my non-Atwood pocket-tools to friends and family.
And whats that cream-coloured one with your name on it ?
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u/goretsky Dec 26 '13
Hello,
That sounds like an awesome Atwood collection!
The item in question is actually a a brushed aluminum The MULTI wallet, which was a combination wallet/multi-tool that was on Kickstarter earlier this year.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/PenPenGuin Dec 26 '13
You need to weigh that bad boy... obviously with a keychain luggage scale (if you don't have one on there already). Also, I think it could use a glow fob and a Spyderco Bug.
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u/goretsky Dec 26 '13
Hello,
I don't think I have either of those. Will look into adding them when I get back to the office.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/jazy510 Dec 27 '13
You could definitely use a sweet tritium glow fob.
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u/goretsky Dec 27 '13
Hello,
I actually have one that I ordered from eBay, but it was not nearly as bright as any of those! I will look into those when I get back from holiday.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/goretsky Dec 26 '13 edited Dec 26 '13
Hello,
I have mentioned my keychain1 a couple of times in the past, but never managed to get it properly documented, or even a decent snapshot of it. I took this one just before leaving my office for the holidays, and it turned out okay, so I thought I would share this for now.
This is not something I actually EDC, but rather a collection of pocket tools that I have collected over the past twenty-odd years. I brought it into work one day to show a co-worker, and, well, I haven't taken it home yet. As a matter of fact, our HR department uses it as part of the orientation procedure for new employees: As part of a scavenger hunt/office-familiarization, new employees have to get a picture of themselves taken with it for points. Right now it actually consists of several smaller keychains, attached to a larger Night Ize S-biner carabiner.
A very partial listing of the things on there:
Bison Designs Survival Pod Keyring
Buck Metro Knife
Cl!ck Carabiner, Parachute, Ti2 Para-Biner, Ringtool and a MULTI wallet, that I all ordered through Kickstarter
CRKT Eat'N Tool (I think there is also a Guppy and a Zilla Tool there as well)
Fisher Space Pen
Maglite 1xAAA Mini-Mag (upgraded with LED)
McFeely's Pocketwrench II
P51 and P38 can openers
Peanut lighter and prybars from Countycomm
Schrade Key Chain Pry Tool
Swiss+Tech Micro-Tech, Micro-Max and Screwz-All
the aforementioned Atwood collection
Victorinox SAK (MiniChamp, I think)
There's a lot of other gadgets on there as well, and if there's any interest I would be happy to make a more detailed inventory showing how it all breaks down.
Happy holidays and New Years, all!
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
¹NOTE:: Does not actually contain any keys.
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u/EgaoNoGenki-XX Feb 09 '14
and if there's any interest I would be happy to make a more detailed inventory showing how it all breaks down.
Yes, please. I also wonder the prices for each, and if not found at WM or common small-town hardware stores, where I'd find them.
Seems your toolchain rivals mine!
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u/goretsky Feb 10 '14
Hello,
Nice keychain!
As soon as I have a chance to do a teardown I will post it.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/Jonathan_Rambo Dec 27 '13
Couldn't you consolidate this monstrosity down to just a couple of multi-tools and a few special items?
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u/goretsky Dec 27 '13
Hello,
I absolutely could do that, Jonathan_Rambo, but then it would be a much smaller collection.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/TheDrunkenChud Dec 26 '13
i hate keys and key chains. this, is my nightmare. why would you do this to yourself?
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u/goretsky Dec 26 '13
Hello,
It is just a way to hold all the different gear in place. I do realize that some people who collect similar things like knives have all sorts of trays and boxes and display cases for their collection, but I started this rather organically a long time ago and it just grew from there.
I don't actually walk around the building with it. Most of the time, it sits on top of that bookshelf, unless I am pulling a specific tool off because I need it, or I am adding something to the collection.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/TheDrunkenChud Dec 26 '13
Had I actually read your post first instead of immediately going into full on keychain panic attack mode, I may have relaxed a little. That said, nice collection of satan's playthings (keychain anything).
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u/berlin-calling Dec 26 '13
As part of a scavenger hunt/office-familiarization, new employees have to get a picture of themselves taken with it for points.
That's hilarious!
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u/great_cornholio_13 Dec 26 '13
I wonder how many ways you can find to open beer bottles with all those assorted tools.
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u/IAmWhatYouHate Dec 26 '13
¹NOTE:: Does not actually contain any keys.
I regret that I have but one upvote to give for this comment.
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u/flamefreak01 Dec 26 '13 edited Dec 26 '13
Any chance of breaking this bad boy down for the sub? I realize how much that means though. Specifically the honeycomb clip on the front, with SAE on it.
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u/goretsky Dec 26 '13
Hello,
That would be a Ti2 Para-Biner PB-5 model in SAE size, as mentioned in the interesting EDC tools from KickStarter message thread.
Regards,
Aryeh Goretsky
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u/donjuanleoncole Dec 27 '13
The bigger the key chain, the bigger the man.