Farmer envy

[magentus]

They're both good articles singing the praises of the Huntsman. Thanks, and you are forgiven.

[Gareth]

My Huntsman was also my SAK of choice for my recent trip into the Alps.

[magentus]

My Huntsman was also my SAK of choice for my recent trip into the Alps.

Nice! Have you posted anywhere about your trip?

[Gareth]

My Huntsman was also my SAK of choice for my recent trip into the Alps.

Nice! Have you posted anywhere about your trip?

I have indeed.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,38039.0.html

[magentus]

My Huntsman was also my SAK of choice for my recent trip into the Alps.

Nice! Have you posted anywhere about your trip?

I have indeed.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,38039.0.html

Excellent pics! Some great wildlife shots too. I remember seeing a black squirrel when I was in the alps a few years ago. It's such a beautiful place.

[50ft-trad]

For me scissors are a must. Even if I carry a SAK without, I need to have another tool with them. Aside from that virtually all my daily carry SAKs have corkscrew, mini driver, toothpick and tweezers. That would be a huge sacrifice for me to make for an inline awl, when there's a backspring awl that will suffice without losing any of the other capabilities. Very few of my SAKs are alox, as that means I have to carry other stuff to make up for what's missing

The alox I do have, I like ... but I can't carry them on their own

[sawman]

The Farmer and Huntsman are both great SAKs, but I agree, the Huntsman packs more punch as far as capabilities.  I would be happy and stick with the Huntsman.  Hope this helps.

[magentus]

The Farmer and Huntsman are both great SAKs, but I agree, the Huntsman packs more punch as far as capabilities.  I would be happy and stick with the Huntsman.  Hope this helps.

It does help thanks - I wouldn't want to be without any of the tools on the Huntsman including the T and T. I use them all every day.

The problem with SAK's is that there are so many of them each with their own advantages, it's almost like not one of them is totally perfect so you just have to find the one that suits you best. Or, like many on the forum, the 50 that suit you best. (Ignore me, I'm just jealous).

[sawman]

Don't get jealous - get even - i.e. keep buying more SAKs   

[magentus]

Don't get jealous - get even - i.e. keep buying more SAKs   

Has anyone ever got themselves into financial trouble over SAK buying on this site?

Just wondered............

[50ft-trad]

Magentus, we're not hearing much in this thread about your other SAKs Any of them worth trading/selling for a Farmer?

Huntsman + Farmer = Problem solved 

[Millhouse]

I don't use SAK's very often and only have 2 Huntsman in my FAK's. Never explored any other models.

Recently, I won a custom Alox on this forum, my first experience of Alox. I must admit, it feels much nicer in the hand.

[magentus]

Magentus, we're not hearing much in this thread about your other SAKs  Any of them worth trading/selling for a Farmer?

Huntsman + Farmer = Problem solved 

Not really - I've got an Alox Soldier ('08), a Rucksack, a Recruit, a couple of Classics and a Wenger Pocketgrip on it's way back from warrenty repair. All well used. Thanks for the suggestion though.

[Jmora]

Don't get jealous - get even - i.e. keep buying more SAKs   

Has anyone ever got themselves into financial trouble over SAK buying on this site?

Just wondered............

it can happen, sometimes for me more important things like new clothes or saving money have taken a back seat to the next knife that I had to have, which is not a good feeling . Anyway, by now I've learnt some perspective and know when it is right to spend and when not to.

This should be an enjoyable hobby, if it is interfering with other financial goals, or causing arguments with the family, then don't let us on the forums 'enable' you. Remember, noone on the various forums is ever going to tell you not to buy that new knife , we just want to share cool knives. You have to decide for yourself what really fits best with your budget. Some of us spend hundreds per month and others don't even buy one new knife a year. Its all good.

[magentus]

I know what you mean. I'm lucky- I have only bought 3 SAK's over about 10 years (my Rucksack and Soldier and my wifes Farmer) - the rest I have traded for other knives (which I have also traded/been gifted). Although I get a lot of enjoyment from this site and from owning SAKs, they are just not important enough for me to spend money on that I don't have. I was just interested.