The BIFL List

Theme, 5 picks

Fix it yourself

If it wears out, you can mend it.

What they share. Every pick has a part you can replace, or is sharpened or serviced by the maker.

Ten years on. You have changed a cell and an elastic band, and nothing else.

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  1. Olight Baton 4Product photograph, Olight
    01 / Olight

    Olight Baton 4

    The 16340 cell is sold as a spare.

  2. Trayvax Original 2.0Product photograph, Trayvax
    02 / Trayvax

    Trayvax Original 2.0

    A torx wrench in the box and parts sold separately.

  3. Ridge WalletProduct photograph, Ridge
    03 / Ridge

    Ridge Wallet

    The elastic is the only wearing part, and replacements are sold.

  4. Streamlight Stylus ProProduct photograph, Streamlight
    04 / Streamlight

    Streamlight Stylus Pro

    Runs on two AAA cells from any shop.

  5. Kershaw BlurProduct photograph, Kershaw
    05 / Kershaw

    Kershaw Blur

    Built with a spring and a liner lock, and free sharpening for life.

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