New Goodies

zeno · **on:** April 19, 2010, 02:59:36 PM

Well Guys:
Here are my latest purchases from Roger over at SwissBianco. I have to say, they definitely bring a smile to my face.

I justified the purchases by telling my wife that the purple Rambler is for my 7 year old daughter and the Farmer with fire steel is for my 4 year old son.

I don't think she bought it, but it is true that they will get them one day. I apologize for the pics as they came from my iphone.

Zag · **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2010, 04:05:04 PM

Very nice Zeno. Now the question is: will you take a flint and strike the firesteel?

go on...

zeno · **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2010, 04:14:42 PM

Quote from: Zag on April 19, 2010, 04:05:04 PM

Very nice Zeno. Now the question is: will you take a flint and strike the firesteel?
go on...

Zag, While I was having a hard time with that one, here is the way that I look at it. If I need to I will. If there is some thing else available to start a fire, I won't. Therefore, I would bet that it never happens, which is okay by me.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2010, 04:49:22 PM

Very Nice!

The only problem with that Firesteel plan, is if you need it... you better have practiced beforehand. You and your son should do it together. He won't get much benefit from shelving the knife.

zeno · **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2010, 04:59:18 PM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on April 19, 2010, 04:49:22 PM

Very Nice!

The only problem with that Firesteel plan, is if you need it... you better have practiced beforehand. You and your son should do it together. He won't get much benefit from shelving the knife.

I agree. I always carry a Strikeforce Fire Starter when I go camping and keep it on me, so I am okay there. Once the knife becomes his, I know that it will no longer be a safe queen at which time I am certain that we will practice together. I may tear up a bit

at the first strike, but I should be okay after that.

jazzbass · **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2010, 04:59:24 PM

Nice gets. That alox Rambler looks like THE 58mm knife to have IMO.

meanx · **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2010, 07:12:50 PM

Quote from: jazzbass on April 19, 2010, 04:59:24 PM

Nice gets. That alox Rambler looks like THE 58mm knife to have IMO.

x1

Mercury · **Reply #7 on:** April 20, 2010, 02:36:20 AM

Striking a firesteel does take practice. the first time I tried to strike mine, nothing happened. I have a coleman magnesium/ferrorod combo, and it really works well with practice. I like using the reamer on a Vic soldier as the striker, it doesn't really tear up the rod and the reamer itself looks brand new after you wipe the shavings and residue off.

As for your knife, a slightly scratched ferro rod will add some character to an already awesome knife, don't let battle scars scare you!