wanted......Vic scientist

thesuper · **on:** July 21, 2009, 05:21:22 PM

Anyone have a Vic scientist, in good order to sell? I want it for EDC, my eyesight isnt what it was!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2009, 06:38:25 PM

Neil made some fantastic quality modded one's a while back

thesuper · **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2009, 06:45:40 PM

So I have been told! I have contacted him

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2009, 07:15:41 PM

Neils mods are superb. You will be a happy man if you manage to get one.

thesuper · **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2009, 07:31:04 PM

I'm getting a Huntsman from him, to give to my son who is a copper, so I am hoping he can help me out with the scientist as well

Gareth · **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2009, 07:42:30 PM

It's a great SAK, perfect for pocket EDC.

I hope Neil can sort you out a mod.

thesuper · **Reply #6 on:** July 21, 2009, 08:00:57 PM

Yeah, it's good EDC for me, the basic 2x screwdrivers plus one blade etc is what I want, but my eye's ain't what they used to be so the mag lens in a slim body will be the iceing on the cake! I will let you know how it goes

thesuper · **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2009, 08:15:44 PM

Forgot to say, as some of you know I am still a "newbie" to these forums....and what several of you have said about Neil (and a few others) doing "mods" to SAK's that turn out to be virtualy as good as Vic originals to be truly amazing! I did'nt think people could do stuff like that, unless they had somekind of industrial equiped shed, and the skill and knowledge to go with it, obviously some of you do! Esspecialy Neil apparantly.

I am really glad I "hang out" in here, I feel like a midgit amongst giants!

Craig · **Reply #8 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:22:57 PM

Good choice of tool. And you couldn't deal with a better person than Neil

Neil · **Reply #9 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:37:03 PM

Well I think I've put him off the Scientist and on to the Explorer now

Chunkier but certainly more punch for your pound

thesuper · **Reply #10 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:37:59 PM

UPDATE...........well now I know what you lot already knew, as Neil has been in touch and put me straight on the availability of Vic scientists....basicaly they're as rare as rocking horse s***

So it's on to "plan B"...buy a explorer! Thanks for your input guys :salute:And your right, Neil is a top bloke

AHB · **Reply #11 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:43:08 PM

Quote from: thesuper on July 21, 2009, 09:37:59 PM

UPDATE...........well now I know what you lot already knew, as Neil has been in touch and put me straight on the availability of Vic scientists....basicaly they're as rare as rocking horse s*** So it's on to "plan B"...buy a explorer! Thanks for your input guys :salute:And your right, Neil is a top bloke

1. Damn.. $:-\$
2. Nice..

3. He is, isn't he..?

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Neil · **Reply #12 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:49:52 PM

Quote from: AHB on July 21, 2009, 09:43:08 PM

Quote from: thesuper on July 21, 2009, 09:37:59 PM
UPDATE...........well now I know what you lot already knew, as Neil has been in touch and put me straight on the availability of Vic scientists....basicaly they're as rare as rocking horse s*** So it's on to "plan B"...buy a explorer! Thanks for your input guys :salute:And your right, Neil is a top bloke
1. Damn.. $:-\$
2. Nice..
3. He is, isn't he..?
(Feel free to click my Banner in the bottom of the screen)

What are you after

AHB · **Reply #13 on:** July 21, 2009, 09:55:24 PM

Quote from: Neil on July 21, 2009, 09:49:52 PM

Quote from: AHB on July 21, 2009, 09:43:08 PM
Quote from: thesuper on July 21, 2009, 09:37:59 PM
UPDATE...........well now I know what you lot already knew, as Neil has been in touch and put me straight on the availability of Vic scientists....basicaly they're as rare as rocking horse s*** So it's on to "plan B"...buy a explorer! Thanks for your input guys :salute:And your right, Neil is a top bloke
1. Damn.. $:-\$
2. Nice..
3. He is, isn't he..?
(Feel free to click my Banner in the bottom of the screen)

What are you after

Hmmm...

Don't get me started...

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #14 on:** July 21, 2009, 10:16:21 PM

Quote from: AHB on July 21, 2009, 09:55:24 PM

Quote from: Neil on July 21, 2009, 09:49:52 PM
Quote from: AHB on July 21, 2009, 09:43:08 PM
Quote from: thesuper on July 21, 2009, 09:37:59 PM
UPDATE...........well now I know what you lot already knew, as Neil has been in touch and put me straight on the availability of Vic scientists....basicaly they're as rare as rocking horse s*** So it's on to "plan B"...buy a explorer! Thanks for your input guys :salute:And your right, Neil is a top bloke
1. Damn.. $:-\$
2. Nice..
3. He is, isn't he..?
(Feel free to click my Banner in the bottom of the screen)

What are you after
Hmmm...
Don't get me started...

Could prove expensive, so best stay quiet

Nice one on the Explorer

Zack · **Reply #15 on:** July 21, 2009, 10:24:05 PM

How about a Yeoman?

Gareth · **Reply #16 on:** July 22, 2009, 02:03:55 AM

Or a Passenger.

Although an original is maybe even rarer than the Scientist. $:-\$

Gareth · **Reply #17 on:** July 22, 2009, 02:07:07 AM

Quote from: thesuper on July 21, 2009, 08:15:44 PM

Forgot to say, as some of you know I am still a "newbie" to these forums....and what several of you have said about Neil (and a few others) doing "mods" to SAK's that turn out to be virtualy as good as Vic originals to be truly amazing! I did'nt think people could do stuff like that, unless they had somekind of industrial equiped shed, and the skill and knowledge to go with it, obviously some of you do! Esspecialy Neil apparantly. I am really glad I "hang out" in here, I feel like a midgit amongst giants!

You always have the option of trying some mods for yourself, it's really not as tricky as you might think. A little self promoting link to my "how-to".

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,9808.0.html

Benner · **Reply #18 on:** July 22, 2009, 11:58:05 AM

If I can do it, anyone can.

Neil · **Reply #19 on:** July 22, 2009, 12:48:34 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 22, 2009, 11:58:05 AM

If I can do it, anyone can.

True.

...

Benner · **Reply #20 on:** July 22, 2009, 12:55:23 PM

Quote from: Neil on July 22, 2009, 12:48:34 PM

Quote from: Benner on July 22, 2009, 11:58:05 AM
If I can do it, anyone can.

True.

...

Thanks mate.

Precise · **Reply #21 on:** July 22, 2009, 11:23:35 PM

Did you check with Swiss Bianco to see if he had any scientists left? That's where I got mine and man it is my favorite.

thesuper · **Reply #22 on:** July 23, 2009, 07:57:14 AM

Quote from: Precise on July 22, 2009, 11:23:35 PM

Did you check with Swiss Bianco to see if he had any scientists left? That's where I got mine and man it is my favorite.

No, but I will. Thanks for the heads-up. Rob

thesuper · **Reply #23 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:31:27 AM

Quote from: Precise on July 22, 2009, 11:23:35 PM

Did you check with Swiss Bianco to see if he had any scientists left? That's where I got mine and man it is my favorite.

Do you know a link to Swissbianco? having trouble finding him. I would also buy a passenger if I could find one. Is'nt the Yeoman a "explorer" here in UK? I have two of those on order.

Gareth · **Reply #24 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:46:52 AM

Quote from: thesuper on July 23, 2009, 11:31:27 AM

Quote from: Precise on July 22, 2009, 11:23:35 PM
Did you check with Swiss Bianco to see if he had any scientists left? That's where I got mine and man it is my favorite.
Do you know a link to Swissbianco? having trouble finding him. I would also buy a passenger if I could find one. Is'nt the Yeoman a "explorer" here in UK? I have two of those on order.

Ah the great Yeoman confusion. Originally the Yeoman was a three layer SAK comprising of: blade, combo tool, scissors, Phillips and magnifier. But the name has also been used to describe a American Scout knife that is in fact and Explorer.

Here is an article that explains it better:

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74&Itemid=35

Gareth · **Reply #25 on:** July 23, 2009, 11:54:59 AM

So this an original style Yeoman (although this is a re-creation by myself)

And you have this as a Passenger (again done by myself)

I hope that clears things up.

thesuper · **Reply #26 on:** July 23, 2009, 02:11:15 PM

Ah the great Yeoman confusion. Originally the Yeoman was a three layer SAK comprising of: blade, combo tool, scissors, Phillips and magnifier. But the name has also been used to describe a American Scout knife that is in fact and Explorer.

Here is an article that explains it better:

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=74&Itemid=35
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Blimey! I only started this thread 'cos I was looking for a small SAK with a magnifying lens, seems I've stumbled into a world of collectables/wantables/highly desirables and downright hard -to -get-ables

I find the whole thing facinating! You guys and girls are very knowledgable, I

OK, so I cant seemingly buy "off the shelf" what i require, but I can sure get one made if I want to! Thanks for the several offers I have had, I'll be in touch, PMing some people. Keep the info coming! I am starting another thread in the Swiss forum regarding popular discontinued models. Hope to speak to some of you guys there.

Rob