Fidget things

[Daveya.]

I know spinners were a craze a while back but actually it's still a thing. Well fidget things are still a thing.

I have to read a lot at a laptop for work and concentrate , and use a fidget spinner, you can get clickers and magnets and beads and pill shaped things etc etc, all designed to help you concentrate by giving your hands something to do.

Anyway I just spent 400 quid on a few, as my one and only trusty that cost 5 quid gave up. Just wondered if anyone else uses any fidgety things a d can recommend.

I'm not expecting a long thread.

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[hughtrimble]

My suggestion would be a non-locking one hand opening pocket knife with a cutting edge of 3 inches or less, probably using detentes rather than a backspring so that it's more fidgetable. Useful for letters, snacks and meals, and good to fidget with (though of course unlikely to be suitable if you're in the office!).

[Mj2k]

I have a couple of MecArmy ones that I think are great. Also have a stainless sphere that sits on my desk & I can spin or fiddle with.

Found I used them a lot when I was under a lot of work pressure at the start of lockdown. Don’t tend to use them as often now as my role has changed completely joining a different team and a boss that wasn’t a James_

[Mr Curta]

Cut a hole in the pocket of your trousers.

[jukeboxs]

Cut a hole in the pocket of your trousers.

Are you particularly flexible ??

... all designed to help you concentrate by giving your hands something to do.

...

[Daveya.]

My suggestion would be a non-locking one hand opening pocket knife with a cutting edge of 3 inches or less, probably using detentes rather than a backspring so that it's more fidgetable. Useful for letters, snacks and meals, and good to fidget with (though of course unlikely to be suitable if you're in the office!).

Yeah I wondered why the fidget people sell a knife , it's as you describe I think , now I know why.

https://www.kapedc.com/category/kap-knife

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[Daveya.]

I have a couple of MecArmy ones that I think are great. Also have a stainless sphere that sits on my desk & I can spin or fiddle with.

Found I used them a lot when I was under a lot of work pressure at the start of lockdown. Don’t tend to use them as often now as my role has changed completely joining a different team and a boss that wasn’t a James_

Yeah I used them when under pressure, now it's to keep focus when I'm bored

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[Daveya.]

If anyone is interested this is a lovely thing, I'm Ultem

Couple of Youtubes, made by KAP EDC

https://www.kapedc.com/product/mini-...y-08-00-pm-est



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[Mj2k]

Yeah I used them when under pressure, now it's to keep focus when I'm bored

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I see Hennies has the premium MecArmy spinner at £100 almost half price. Damn tempting to be fair.

[Mj2k]

If anyone is interested this is a lovely thing, I'm Ultem

Couple of Youtubes, made by KAP EDC

https://www.kapedc.com/product/mini-...y-08-00-pm-est



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Damn they look lovely.

[Montello]

I have one of these which I fiddle with mainly when on calls.

https://youtu.be/Y7t-FGnauqg

[Daveya.]

They are, this one was $150

the Tungsten are double that

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[Daveya.]

I have one of these which I fiddle with mainly when on calls.

https://youtu.be/Y7t-FGnauqg

That looks pretty good might look that up

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[Daveya.]

Damn they look lovely.

They are, I'm not into soon times but apparently that is a thing.

Jus treated these three I got from KAP, lasted 5 mins, the bearings are superb

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[lewie]

Is £400 a wind up?

[Gobo]

Your all mad.

[will128small]

Do these really help with concentration?


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[lewie]

Do these really help with concentration?


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I know what I’d be concentrating on - the £400 I’d just spent

[andyb28]

Anyway I just spent 400 quid on a few, as my one and only trusty that cost 5 quid gave up. Just wondered if anyone else uses any fidgety things a d can recommend.

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Wait what?
I didn't know this was even a thing. My kids had them a few years ago.

£400!! that's blown me away!

[Daveya.]

I know what I’d be concentrating on - the £400 I’d just spent

Lol can't take it with you

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[Daveya.]

Do these really help with concentration?


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They either do or the don't, I'm very restless and they work for me. I don't have a long attention span. These things will be on an individual basis. I can't roll my tongue, some can etc etc

As for price yeah it's mental you can get one for 5 quid and they do exactly the same as what 400 quid will do.

But hey ho, a 5 quid watch can tell the time same as Rolex

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[Daveya.]

Is £400 a wind up?

Nope , i bought 5 though, some ceramic bearings and a bearing remover

If that makes a difference

Tbh why buy anything more expensive than the cheapest option, if it was that simple we'd all have Sekonda quartz

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[Jimmcb]

Join the SNP.

Their membership ‘fidgets’ when decisions based on democracy don't suit the indie agenda!

Jim

[Mj2k]

Nope , i bought 5 though, some ceramic bearings and a bearing remover

If that makes a difference

Tbh why buy anything more expensive than the cheapest option, if it was that simple we'd all have Sekonda quartz

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Plus some trumpet oil (or whatever it’s called) and IPA to clean the bearings.

[Daveya.]

Join the SNP.

Their membership ‘fidgets’ when decisions based on democracy don't suit the indie agenda!

Jim

Oooh politics lol

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[Daveya.]

Plus some trumpet oil (or whatever it’s called) and IPA to clean the bearings.

They sell ceramic bearings!

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[phil h]

Nope , i bought 5 though, some ceramic bearings and a bearing remover

If that makes a difference

Tbh why buy anything more expensive than the cheapest option, if it was that simple we'd all have Sekonda quartz

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I am intrigued, can you post a link?

[Daveya.]

I am intrigued, can you post a link?

I'm not into it as a hobby, there is a Reddit group , FB etc and YouTube's

I just wanted to get a good one and they said these guys are up there so what the hell it's only money

https://www.kapedc.com/product/mini-...y-08-00-pm-est

I just bought different types , the one on the pic I resigned me so I bought it for example

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[Mj2k]

They sell ceramic bearings!

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I need to upgrade clearly.

But even so they must get dirty over time?

[Mj2k]

I'm not into it as a hobby, there is a Reddit group , FB etc and YouTube's

I just wanted to get a good one and they said these guys are up there so what the hell it's only money

https://www.kapedc.com/product/mini-...y-08-00-pm-est

I just bought different types , the one on the pic I resigned me so I bought it for example

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That one is beautiful.

Ok that’s me sold on a new one.

Link to that please. Damn you!

[lewie]

Light lubrication with snake oil

[Daveya.]

That one is beautiful.

Ok that’s me sold on a new one.

Link to that please. Damn you!

It's very nice yes, several options

https://www.kapedc.com/product/lucky...-00pm-est-2022



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[bloater]

My daughters current favourite https://www.blackcloudcreations.stor...n-fidget-worry
And mine https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005004496279857.html
I’ll be buying some from black cloud in the near future, good quality and a top bloke to deal with.

[Daveya.]

My daughters current favourite https://www.blackcloudcreations.stor...n-fidget-worry
And mine https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005004496279857.html
I’ll be buying some from black cloud in the near future, good quality and a top bloke to deal with.

Like the look of that brass one

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[hughtrimble]

Yeah I wondered why the fidget people sell a knife , it's as you describe I think , now I know why.

https://www.kapedc.com/category/kap-knife

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Those I have to say, look atrocious for actual use.
If you're at home as it's a locker, something like the Spyderco Ikuchi is a great fidgeter as you can use the zippo-like jimping on the blade to open it, or disengage the compression lock and fidget away. Extremely slim and a beastly slicer for house duties.
The Civivi Appalachian Drifter is a non-locker, and extremely fidgetable. The blade detente mechanism means it's not suitable for harder use out and about, but desky tasks all's good.

[Daveya.]

Those I have to say, look atrocious for actual use.
If you're at home as it's a locker, something like the Spyderco Ikuchi is a great fidgeter as you can use the zippo-like jimping on the blade to open it, or disengage the compression lock and fidget away. Extremely slim and a beastly slicer for house duties.
The Civivi Appalachian Drifter is a non-locker, and extremely fidgetable. The blade detente mechanism means it's not suitable for harder use out and about, but desky tasks all's good.

Thanks, I do need a house knife, quite like this look of that Sperderco

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[hughtrimble]

Thanks, I do need a house knife, quite like this look of that Sperderco

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Edgar Brothers is the only UK source I'm aware of (don't risk knivesandtools.co.uk as they actually ship from the Netherlands). Importing locking folders from abroad can lead to misunderstandings with customs/Border Force, your local constabulary paying you a visit and expensive losses due to incorrect seizures that you can only have returned to you if you take them to court; i.e. importing lockers is now a complete joke!

[Daveya.]

Edgar Brothers is the only UK source I'm aware of (don't risk knivesandtools.co.uk as they actually ship from the Netherlands). Importing locking folders from abroad can lead to misunderstandings with customs/Border Force, your local constabulary paying you a visit and expensive losses due to incorrect seizures that you can only have returned to you if you take them to court; i.e. importing lockers is now a complete joke!

Cheers, they don't currently have the Ikuchi

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[hughtrimble]

Cheers, they don't currently have the Ikuchi

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Edgar currently have 6 in stock: https://www.edgarbrothers.com/spyderco-ikuchi/

The Tropen is also mad fun (now discontinued, but available also from Edgar with 7 in stock), but a much larger knife and more expensive. Some people also think it's hideous, but I'm rather a fan!

[Daveya.]

Edgar currently have 6 in stock: https://www.edgarbrothers.com/spyderco-ikuchi/

The Tropen is also mad fun (now discontinued, but available also from Edgar with 7 in stock), but a much larger knife and more expensive. Some people also think it's hideous, but I'm rather a fan!

Cheers , I've ordered it using your link, but their website is confusing, I clicked Spyderco and the Ikuchi isn't listed .

Anyway , it's on its way cheers

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[hughtrimble]

Cheers , I've ordered it using your link, but their website is confusing, I clicked Spyderco and the Ikuchi isn't listed .

Anyway , it's on its way cheers
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It's a pretty crap website - they're primarily a firearms dealer and distributor for other retailers, so their customer facing stuff is definitely lacking!

And congrats, that was a swift decision! The Ikuchi is my primary fidgeter. You'll probably build up a callous on your forefinger or thumb from the zippo-jimping, it's a proper functional tool toy.

[Daveya.]

It's a pretty crap website - they're primarily a firearms dealer and distributor for other retailers, so their customer facing stuff is definitely lacking!

And congrats, that was a swift decision! The Ikuchi is my primary fidgeter. You'll probably build up a callous on your forefinger or thumb from the zippo-jimping, it's a proper functional tool toy.

Tbh bizarrely I was about to buy a knife anyway, spookily. I don't know knife fidgeting was a thing, the Spyderco forum has a huge thread on it

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[Daveya.]

Actually this is an interesting read, discussing what , why and how people fidget with things , and this is with knives

https://forum.spyderco.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=86488

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[Mj2k]

I'm not into it as a hobby, there is a Reddit group , FB etc and YouTube's

I just wanted to get a good one and they said these guys are up there so what the hell it's only money

https://www.kapedc.com/product/mini-...y-08-00-pm-est

I just bought different types , the one on the pic I resigned me so I bought it for example

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188 SS bearings. How are you pressing to remove?

[Daveya.]

You need their bearing removal tool

All their bearings are R188 SS, spin for ages, the ceramic bearings mess smooth but more feedback

https://www.kapedc.com/product/r188-...essfit-bearing

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[Maris]

Tbh bizarrely I was about to buy a knife anyway, spookily. I don't know knife fidgeting was a thing, the Spyderco forum has a huge thread on it

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Could get the original, the butterfly knife
https://youtu.be/WjUQyki5V_U

[tiny73]

Any reco’s for something a bit more reasonable? I always have something in my hands at work to fidget with (pen, usb stick, headphon case when on calls etc)

[Daveya.]

Any reco’s for something a bit more reasonable? I always have something in my hands at work to fidget with (pen, usb stick, headphon case when on calls etc)

Tbh I've gone from 5 quid spinner to spending 400 quid lol, I'm sure there is a world in between

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[Daveya.]

Could get the original, the butterfly knife
https://youtu.be/WjUQyki5V_U

I'd lose fingers

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[hughtrimble]

Could get the original, the butterfly knife
https://youtu.be/WjUQyki5V_U

And unfortunately banned in this country