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  1. #51
    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    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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    The Spyderco forum is a great one. Can get pretty expensive!

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    Fidget things

    I use a very simple copper knuckle bone; helps me concentrate- like this one: https://www.aroundsquare.com/product...klebone-copper


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    Quote Originally Posted by emgee View Post
    I use a very simple copper knuckle bone; helps me concentrate- like this one: https://www.aroundsquare.com/product...klebone-copper


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    I think I'd like that

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    Ah crap. A whole world of stuff I didn’t know existed that I now want. Thanks

    Have you tried a good quality bolt action pen? Lovely to fidget with and semi useful too though the Bastion I have is too heavy to write a novel with

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    I have this on my desk. I have no idea why but it seems to focus my attention when I’m wavering.


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    Quote Originally Posted by acg View Post
    Ah crap. A whole world of stuff I didn’t know existed that I now want. Thanks

    Have you tried a good quality bolt action pen? Lovely to fidget with and semi useful too though the Bastion I have is too heavy to write a novel with
    Yeah tried that :)

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    This thread made me think of another one from way back. These might be of interest:

    https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...DC-Pocket-Tops

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    Quote Originally Posted by Possu View Post
    This thread made me think of another one from way back. These might be of interest:

    https://forum.tz-uk.com/showthread.p...DC-Pocket-Tops
    I never thought of searching EDC

    Anyway, this is hilarious

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=vjQyUGI4...SIkaIECMiOmarE

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  9. #59
    Quite like the look of the haptic coins

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=LbSjrqaV...SIkaIECMiOmarE

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  10. #60
    The mag cap on the Mark Newson designed Montblanc pens are surprisingly good for fidgeting.

  11. #61
    Blimey had no idea how sharp good knives are, anyway it's very tactile good tip

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Blimey had no idea how sharp good knives are, anyway it's very tactile good tip

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    Is this the Ikuchi? If so it's great to hear you're enjoying it.
    Makes a great kitchen pairing knife too when it's not fidgeting, but mind that tip!

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    I hate this place and thread. Who can I claim back on ??

  14. #64
    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    I hate this place and thread. Who can I claim back on ??
    You can claim back...by selling on SC

  15. #65
    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    I hate this place and thread. Who can I claim back on ??
    Lol what have you got?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Lol what have you got?

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    A few things on a list, just trying to work out which. Haptic coins were a new one for me, but I can’t use them on the sofa without my wife screaming at me due to the noise!

    Feeling a high end spinner being ordered over the weekend. I’d stopped using them & now addicted once again.

  17. #67
    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    A few things on a list, just trying to work out which. Haptic coins were a new one for me, but I can’t use them on the sofa without my wife screaming at me due to the noise!

    Feeling a high end spinner being ordered over the weekend. I’d stopped using them & now addicted once again.
    I can recommend KAP, they respond to emails and send FedEx really quickly, I've just ordered another as family keep nicking mine, I've also got some beads and a bearing remover, will probably order the ceramic bearings as well

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    Yes they have some lovely spinners for sure.

    I keep coming back to this one

    https://heinnie.com/mecarmy-gp3-spin...0aAl6IEALw_wcB

    I have a tiny one of theirs and love it.

  19. #69
    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    Yes they have some lovely spinners for sure.

    I keep coming back to this one

    https://heinnie.com/mecarmy-gp3-spin...0aAl6IEALw_wcB

    I have a tiny one of theirs and love it.
    Nice! I prefer smaller ones, they come with additional ceramic bearings which is nice touch

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Nice! I prefer smaller ones, they come with additional ceramic bearings which is nice touch

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    The size is the part putting me off slightly. I have a rectangular one that is 6cm so not much bigger but weight is much higher.

    AliExpress seems a rabbit hole of options too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    The size is the part putting me off slightly. I have a rectangular one that is 6cm so not much bigger but weight is much higher.

    AliExpress seems a rabbit hole of options too.
    Yeah hence why I've stuck with KAP, I trust the quality , and I like the little ones

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    Tiny one I’ve seen on Ali that’s about the size of a thumbnail. Seems almost too small.

  23. #73
    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    Tiny one I’ve seen on Ali that’s about the size of a thumbnail. Seems almost too small.
    Yeah not that small

    This is brilliant

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Yeah not that small

    This is brilliant

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

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    Yes the polished copper one is the one I’m looking at. It is a decision between this & the MecArmy one I posted above.

    GP3 benefits from ceramic bearing and a spare, whereas this KAP one feels more specialist given how much stuff MecArmy seem to brand.

  25. #75
    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    Yes the polished copper one is the one I’m looking at. It is a decision between this & the MecArmy one I posted above.

    GP3 benefits from ceramic bearing and a spare, whereas this KAP one feels more specialist given how much stuff MecArmy seem to brand.
    Yeah I am going to try a ceramic bearing but suspect I'll prefer the steel being smoother

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Yeah I am going to try a ceramic bearing but suspect I'll prefer the steel being smoother

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    I don’t have anything ceramic yet, but I do like them being smooth. Hence regular cleaning in IPA and trumpet / trombone oil. Think the bottle I have will last about 6 generations of families in spinner lubrication lol.

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    I've got a couple from Vorso (https://www.vorsospin.com/), a Flat Top and a Mk1 (best spin time is over 13 mins! )

    Rich.

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    13 mins !

    Tbh I can imagine the bigger tungsten ones are the ones that do that

    My little steel one at 5 mins when it's the size of a 50p piece is pretty good

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    Quote Originally Posted by Richie_101 View Post
    I've got a couple from Vorso (https://www.vorsospin.com/), a Flat Top and a Mk1 (best spin time is over 13 mins! )

    Rich.
    Haha damn. Just about to order a KAP and then you throw this in the mix. Plus British made.

    The flat top was one of ordered years ago from Phone Case Wiz who just sent out a generic 3 arm spinner and ignored contact & had to section 75 it. The fact it was half of RRP was not warning enough.

    Flexing towards the Vorso now.

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    Do the people who have posted the benefits of these have ADHD (diagnosed or otherwise)?

    I doodle when my mind wanders in meetings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by guinea View Post
    Do the people who have posted the benefits of these have ADHD (diagnosed or otherwise)?

    I doodle when my mind wanders in meetings.
    No formal medical assessments, but believe from my personal traits, online tests etc that I’m somewhere on the spectrum, but probably only slightly.

    I used to doodle but had it beaten out of me over the years for looking unprofessional. Pre-Covid I always had a small fidget item with me that I could use under a desk as it was silent.

    Working from home has been easier with a greater size and variety being used off camera when I needed. My desk has 5 within reach.

    I’d found I was using them less until I started reading this thread and am now back using them again. Hadn’t realised how relaxing I found them, I actually WATCH tv in an evening vs having it on in the background, so that’s concentration sorted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by guinea View Post
    Do the people who have posted the benefits of these have ADHD (diagnosed or otherwise)?

    I doodle when my mind wanders in meetings.
    No diagnosis no, but keeping my hands occupied helps me a lot. Maybe that has a name , but won't call it ADHD, as like Tourettes and OCD the terms are rather abused and belittled yet serious conditions in their own right.

    I pace when I'm on the phone and generally need to be occupied when watching Tele etc

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    Haha damn. Just about to order a KAP and then you throw this in the mix. Plus British made.

    The flat top was one of ordered years ago from Phone Case Wiz who just sent out a generic 3 arm spinner and ignored contact & had to section 75 it. The fact it was half of RRP was not warning enough.

    Flexing towards the Vorso now.
    Well went to go British and then realised it is a 7yr old spinner.

    Think I am going to go KAP and then try to find a cheaper bearing removing tool, maybe!

  34. #84
    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    Well went to go British and then realised it is a 7yr old spinner.

    Think I am going to go KAP and then try to find a cheaper bearing removing tool, maybe!
    You can always borrow my bearing tool. I only got it just in case and to also make sure they last

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    Fidget things

    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    You can always borrow my bearing tool. I only got it just in case and to also make sure they last

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    Cheers buddy.

    Can also sort a fidget loan out too, could save a fortune in trying new ones!

    My two main ones - left is the Mec Army, right is a Ti one - Z branding on it, but cannot recall for the life of me the brand.


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    Weirdly that is a side table not my floor, but glad my skirting boards are clean!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    Cheers buddy.

    Can also sort a fidget loan out too, could save a fortune in trying new ones!

    My two main ones - left is the Mec Army, right is a Ti one - Z branding on it, but cannot recall for the life of me the brand.

    Lol cheers, I'm Ok for now got some to get used to myself

    I can send this if you want to give it a go

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Lol cheers, I'm Ok for now got some to get used to myself

    I can send this if you want to give it a go

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    Yes please if you are happy to - was looking at the shape of that and couldn't work out if it would work for me.

    Love the cat tunnel in the background, mine never used his & just stared at it.

    We have 2 beds and rotate them from being in use vs in the eaves - when we swap them over after 2 weeks, he acts like it is a completely new bed / toy & has done for the last 5 years....special lol.

    Will pm you my address & will cover all the costs, thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    Weirdly that is a side table not my floor, but glad my skirting boards are clean!
    Maybe so, but it looks like your P&D had been on the sauce

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    I tried a couple cheapie spinners but they didn't feel particularly enjoyable or relaxing, if anything I found them distracting, as I felt the need to keep them spinning at top speed. This required some effort, as they weren't super spiny, such as the expensive ones listed above. I baulked at paying more, since I have other items to fidget with. These include several Benchmade pocket knives, which with a well worn in pivot and oiled axis lock are supremely fidgety. My Bugout is tuned to perfection. :)

    Then there are pens. An AG7 Fisher Pen with its side click, was a favourite for years, until I picked up a TiScribe Bolt and its latest version, the Smooth Bolt. Activating the bolts is highly addictive and very annoying for others in meetings.



    But I have found that a simple worry stone is, for me, the most relaxing and calming item to fiddle or fidget with. These are made from Micarta (layers of fabric soaked in resin, then baked and compressed) from vintage pieces made by Westinghouse the US electrical corporation, who made all manner of items from the stuff.



    These are made by a Dutch guy on Etsy and while he makes some highly complex designs, with inlays, pins and different materials, I prefer the simple patterns of the raw linen micarta. They are incredibly smooth, highly polished and ever so tactile. And relaaaaaaax.




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    Ooh they look good

    Yeah cheap spinners have the opposite effect , they are annoying

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Ooh they look good. Yeah cheap spinners have the opposite effect , they are annoying.
    Thank you, he has a large range of worry stones / coins. Sadly his prices went up a bit before Xmas but the quality is excellent. The owner, Mark Storm is an excellent guy to deal with, great comms, quick delivery and he's open to making custom pieces.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dkpw View Post
    Thank you, he has a large range of worry stones / coins. Sadly his prices went up a bit before Xmas but the quality is excellent. The owner, Mark Storm is an excellent guy to deal with, great comms, quick delivery and he's open to making custom pieces.
    Like the look if his Ultem stuff, I love Ultem, so light and tactile

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    Quote Originally Posted by dkpw View Post
    Thank you, he has a large range of worry stones / coins. Sadly his prices went up a bit before Xmas but the quality is excellent. The owner, Mark Storm is an excellent guy to deal with, great comms, quick delivery and he's open to making custom pieces.
    Doh, just bought couple of things from him

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Doh, just bought couple of things from him
    I'm sure you will enjoy them. :)

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Doh, just bought couple of things from him

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    I need to stay away from this thread.

    Damn they look nice don’t they.

  47. #97
    Quote Originally Posted by Mj2k View Post
    I need to stay away from this thread.

    Damn they look nice don’t they.
    Yeah they really do, I just got a couple of things I havent got, I work from home and job entails lot of downtime reading shit so variety of fiddler's is good for me , I hate reaching for a phone and reading shyte on social media , try and avoid it

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    Ffs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daveya. View Post
    Ffs
    If I started fidgeting with one of those, I'd end up looking like someone who'd allowed their toddler to face tattoo them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by dkpw View Post
    If I started fidgeting with one of those, I'd end up looking like someone who'd allowed their toddler to face tattoo them.
    I don't find that one very enjoyable to mess about with. The price I've seen on Amazon must be for one made out of different materials, as the plastic ones are £15ish. The biro nib on mine isn't held out very strongly at all so it retracts under certain writing patterns so it's definitely more of something you fiddle with that just so happens to write, than something you write with that you can also fiddle with!

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