I've Got A Farmer [pics ahoy]

[cerbera147]

And here he is...


Oh wait wrong picture 

To begin with here's the box. A whole lot of box for a Farmer 









I can see the appeal of these Alox models  Built to last and they just look great, different to the red you expect from the Swiss

The blade on this appears bigger in some way to the regular SAK    I think I might look towards a coloured model too 

It's our Wedding Anniversary soon, I said to Mrs. Cerbera she can give me this Even though I got it lol. I am thinking about having our wedding date engraved on the back. This one's a keeper, haven't decided on Mrs. C  . Thought it would add some nice sentimentality to it 

Mike, you should get a Farmer  I think you'll like it

[stressmaster5000]

The Farmer is my second choice of favorite alox models right behind the Soldier.

[Zed]

very nice, yeah i heard mike likes a farmer or 12      

[cerbera147]

The Farmer is my second choice of favorite alox models right behind the Soldier.

The Soldier takes out the saw, is that right? Makes it thinner and lighter I suppose

[Neil]

Nice SAK  

Now what is it with Vic. using these stupid giant boxes, really environmentally friendly 

[DaveK]

The Farmer is my second choice of favorite alox models right behind the Soldier.

The Soldier takes out the saw, is that right? Makes it thinner and lighter I suppose

That's it! And yes, the blade is quite a bit bigger (and thicker) than the regular 91mm SAKs.

[Zed]

Nice SAK  

Now what is it with Vic. using these stupid giant boxes, really environmentally friendly 

and if its a farmer why is there a climber walking up the saw in the pic 

[ryan1835]

i think i need one of these :S

[cerbera147]

Now what is it with Vic. using these stupid giant boxes, really environmentally friendly 

I thought there was a presentation case in it but no 

and if its a farmer why is there a climber walking up the saw in the pic 

I wondered that too lol. On the back of the box it says 'Essential Mountain Rescue Kit'.

Maybe it's a mountain Farmer

Ryan, yes you do 

If you like SAK's you gotta get one of these 
I got this from Amazon for £17. Not sure if this is a good price, I used vouchers to get it

[Neil]

That's a good price

[ICanFixThat]

I wouldn't mind having one of those boxes, no fancy packaging like that around here.  It is very silly though, but that's the point of most packaging.  Typically Victorinox has always for the most part been very skimpy on packaging, so it's a little unusual if you ask me.

[stressmaster5000]

Its probably special packaging just for that company. I noticed this on the back side of the box.

[Neil]

Burton McCall are the UK distributor for Victorinox.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

So was I right then?

Is it not a thing of beauty?

[Sazabi]

Word of warning on if you want to engrave the knife - either engrave the blade, or get the engraving plate laser engraved - physical engraving will allow the alox to chip and look bad. :/

On another note, I've not seen a box like that before - almost all of the SAKs I purchase are in the standard slip boxes - I'd be expecting at least six Farmers in that single box.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I'm thinking the boxes might be exclusive to Amazon, as I've had a couple of Vic Swisschamp's come in them

[Neil]

Sadly they are now very common in the UK.  If you buy online these days there is a high probability of your knife arriving in one of these giant wastes of space  

It will invariably come a bit crushed as they are about as robust as a cornflakes packet     The slip boxes are certainly preferable, though I'm happiest when stuff arrives in just one of those vinyl slip cases unless its a collectable.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

It pain's my treehugger heart too mate

[Gareth]

I've had a couple of rants about those boxes before so I won't bother repeating myself as I seem to be in good company.  Flippin' waste of space....grumble grumble...

Back to the knife, they're very nice aren't they Dan.   And you've got some great shots of it.

[Chako]

Yes, I have never seen that type of packaging either. I bet that would add a bit to the postage. 

Nice farmer. 

[DaveK]

Sadly they are now very common in the UK.  If you buy online these days there is a high probability of your knife arriving in one of these giant wastes of space  

It will invariably come a bit crushed as they are about as robust as a cornflakes packet     The slip boxes are certainly preferable, though I'm happiest when stuff arrives in just one of those vinyl slip cases unless its a collectable.

Tis true. If you walk into any branch of Black's or Millets now, these boxes are displayed. I can see why, it's so they look good and are noticed in shops, point of sale advertising and all that. I still prefer the properly sized grey boxes though. I feel exactly the same about Leatherman goods too, the "Yellow boxes" are far more environmentally friendly, easy to store and reusable than those "designed by Satan" blister packs 

[cerbera147]

Word of warning on if you want to engrave the knife - either engrave the blade, or get the engraving plate laser engraved - physical engraving will allow the alox to chip and look bad. :/

On another note, I've not seen a box like that before - almost all of the SAKs I purchase are in the standard slip boxes - I'd be expecting at least six Farmers in that single box.

Is laser engraving easily available?

I'd gladly trade my box with any interested parties  My box for your Alox 

[Zed]

Its official im part of the farmer fan club     

[cerbera147]

It perfectly combines form with function 

You could use it in a boiler suit or a tuxedo

[Neil]

It perfectly combines form with function 

You could use it in a boiler suit or a tuxedo

Oh dear, Mikes got himself a sock puppet

[Zed]

It perfectly combines form with function 

You could use it in a boiler suit or a tuxedo

Oh dear, Mikes got himself a sock puppet

or 2 

[cerbera147]

If you see six new random threads in a row you'll know you've lost me 

[DaveK]

Farmers (the SAK kind, not the ones that grow corn and sheep and stuff) are naff*
















* I don't actually believe that but this thread needed livening up

[Neil]

 

[Gareth]

I prefer to carry a Camper or Huntsman if I want the saw layer.