Ouch!Due to an odd circumstance, when I saw the camping logo photo for a Ranger SAK but didn't have time to look at all the photos before I would become occupied through dinner time and through the duration of the auction, I placed a hurried bid. I won the auction but it turns out that the seller was using a new Ranger with Camper logo stock photo to show off all the Ranger tools and actual photos with no Camper logo to show the actual tool. My fault for not reviewing all of the photos but shame on the seller for using the Camper logo!
Got this in today...EVOGrip 10(Image removed from quote.)Never did get the color right....it's bubble gum pink.
Quote from: ColoSwiss on February 27, 2017, 10:23:15 PMFirst batch (most of the really interesting items are coming from Europe and will be a while).Traveler, white handles with Wenger on them.Wenger Esquire Iwo Jima Commemorative Vic Escort Emergency, with emergency bladeThat Traveler with white handles,
First batch (most of the really interesting items are coming from Europe and will be a while).Traveler, white handles with Wenger on them.Wenger Esquire Iwo Jima Commemorative Vic Escort Emergency, with emergency blade
Quote from: SAK Guy on February 28, 2017, 01:26:58 AMGot this in today...EVOGrip 10(Image removed from quote.)Never did get the color right....it's bubble gum pink.This better?
Small Tinker bought from the Vic store in London. It's due to be my carry for my trip to Belgium and France
AWESOME SNAGS GUYS!!! COOL EVOGrip , SAK That Fireman looks like a BEAST, Cool one , Jaya Sorry bout yer mix up , Jim....but still a COOL Ranger snag! - I need to attach a dangler clip to mine an tote it for a day............. Diggin that color ,ColoSwiss...... Yer pics sure can make a color POP! Kirk..... Pics errrrrrrrrr It never happened!
I have admired the WorkChamp from afar but had some reservations about getting a 110 mm SAK. Yesterday, I saw an auction ending for a Hercules and the bid amount was much lower than expected so I offered what turned out to be the winning bid. I am pretty sure that I will really like it and end up getting a WorkChamp as well.
Quote from: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 07:29:01 PMI have admired the WorkChamp from afar but had some reservations about getting a 110 mm SAK. Yesterday, I saw an auction ending for a Hercules and the bid amount was much lower than expected so I offered what turned out to be the winning bid. I am pretty sure that I will really like it and end up getting a WorkChamp as well. That looks like a pic of a Workchamp....see the file? No file on a Herc.http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Herculeswww.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=WorkChamp
Quote from: SAK Guy on February 28, 2017, 07:47:30 PMQuote from: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 07:29:01 PMI have admired the WorkChamp from afar but had some reservations about getting a 110 mm SAK. Yesterday, I saw an auction ending for a Hercules and the bid amount was much lower than expected so I offered what turned out to be the winning bid. I am pretty sure that I will really like it and end up getting a WorkChamp as well. That looks like a pic of a Workchamp....see the file? No file on a Herc.http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Herculeswww.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=WorkChampYou're right! How could I have missed that? I was probably more shaken up by the false Camper logo Ranger photo than I thought. That's two incidents of seeing what I expected to see within hours of each other. Thanks for pointing out that I have a Workchamp on the way!!! Very happy about this development!
Quote from: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 07:55:16 PMQuote from: SAK Guy on February 28, 2017, 07:47:30 PMQuote from: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 07:29:01 PMI have admired the WorkChamp from afar but had some reservations about getting a 110 mm SAK. Yesterday, I saw an auction ending for a Hercules and the bid amount was much lower than expected so I offered what turned out to be the winning bid. I am pretty sure that I will really like it and end up getting a WorkChamp as well. That looks like a pic of a Workchamp....see the file? No file on a Herc.http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Herculeswww.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=WorkChampYou're right! How could I have missed that? I was probably more shaken up by the false Camper logo Ranger photo than I thought. That's two incidents of seeing what I expected to see within hours of each other. Thanks for pointing out that I have a Workchamp on the way!!! Very happy about this development! You're very welcome!!!
Quote from: SAK Guy on February 28, 2017, 08:00:07 PMQuote from: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 07:55:16 PMQuote from: SAK Guy on February 28, 2017, 07:47:30 PMQuote from: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 07:29:01 PMI have admired the WorkChamp from afar but had some reservations about getting a 110 mm SAK. Yesterday, I saw an auction ending for a Hercules and the bid amount was much lower than expected so I offered what turned out to be the winning bid. I am pretty sure that I will really like it and end up getting a WorkChamp as well. That looks like a pic of a Workchamp....see the file? No file on a Herc.http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Herculeswww.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=WorkChampYou're right! How could I have missed that? I was probably more shaken up by the false Camper logo Ranger photo than I thought. That's two incidents of seeing what I expected to see within hours of each other. Thanks for pointing out that I have a Workchamp on the way!!! Very happy about this development! You're very welcome!!!SG, you have cheered me up considerably!There's a bit more behind my absent mindedness...a good friend and former classmate passed away at 72. We check in a couple of times a year on our birthdays and exchange Christmas cards. I hadn't heard from him and found his obituary when I did an online search. Needless to say, his death was quite the shock.The two incidents of e-bay absent mindedness is a good wake-up call. It's one thing to be careless on e-bay and quite another when driving.
Quote from: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 09:56:40 PMQuote from: SAK Guy on February 28, 2017, 08:00:07 PMQuote from: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 07:55:16 PMQuote from: SAK Guy on February 28, 2017, 07:47:30 PMQuote from: NorCalJim on February 28, 2017, 07:29:01 PMI have admired the WorkChamp from afar but had some reservations about getting a 110 mm SAK. Yesterday, I saw an auction ending for a Hercules and the bid amount was much lower than expected so I offered what turned out to be the winning bid. I am pretty sure that I will really like it and end up getting a WorkChamp as well. That looks like a pic of a Workchamp....see the file? No file on a Herc.http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Herculeswww.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=WorkChampYou're right! How could I have missed that? I was probably more shaken up by the false Camper logo Ranger photo than I thought. That's two incidents of seeing what I expected to see within hours of each other. Thanks for pointing out that I have a Workchamp on the way!!! Very happy about this development! You're very welcome!!!SG, you have cheered me up considerably!There's a bit more behind my absent mindedness...a good friend and former classmate passed away at 72. We check in a couple of times a year on our birthdays and exchange Christmas cards. I hadn't heard from him and found his obituary when I did an online search. Needless to say, his death was quite the shock.The two incidents of e-bay absent mindedness is a good wake-up call. It's one thing to be careless on e-bay and quite another when driving. Sorry about your friend bud....It's ok Jim...I've bought stuff late at night only to be shocked to find it on my purchase history the next day...didn't remember ordering till a couple doses of caffiene cleared things up. On the flipside, I've gotten some nice knives while "sleepSAKing".
Quote from: kirk13 on February 28, 2017, 08:42:09 AMSmall Tinker bought from the Vic store in London. It's due to be my carry for my trip to Belgium and FranceCongrats John!!!!
Quote from: SAK Guy on February 28, 2017, 02:47:11 PMQuote from: kirk13 on February 28, 2017, 08:42:09 AMSmall Tinker bought from the Vic store in London. It's due to be my carry for my trip to Belgium and FranceCongrats John!!!! Cheers Robert It's now wearing a set of yellow scales(thanks to Lowtech), seeing as yellow used to be Belgium's motor racing colour.Well,that's my excuse anyway
Congrats D!!!! Sounds like it's a "transition model" that you got for less that the case alone. I paid $17 and some change for just the case! Ya done good!!!
Well my pioneer-x didn't come today, come to find out due tomorrow at least I'll be here tomorrow unlike today..JR
Quote from: SAK Guy on March 01, 2017, 12:25:28 AMCongrats D!!!! Sounds like it's a "transition model" that you got for less that the case alone. I paid $17 and some change for just the case! Ya done good!!! +1 on great deal!The pliers have no crimp and the scissors have a screw...if the key ring was located on the cork screw layer, I would say it was an 86/87 Swiss Champ. As it is, I am stumped.Here is a link from SAKWiki that I have found helpful:http://www.e-webtechnologies.com/sak/Victorinox_Evolution_of_the_Swiss_Champ.pdf
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on March 01, 2017, 12:45:05 AMWell my pioneer-x didn't come today, come to find out due tomorrow at least I'll be here tomorrow unlike today..JRI am very impressed with the Pioneer X. I just used the awl on mine today to make a new notch on a belt I haven't worn for some time (doing yard work). All I can say is that the awl is simply amazing! Since I frequently have use for the scissors, this is a great tool for me. The only reason that it doesn't get more use is because of my partiality towards the Explorer.Hope you enjoy your PX as much as I enjoy mine!
Quote from: NorCalJim on March 01, 2017, 12:52:10 AMQuote from: MadPlumbarian on March 01, 2017, 12:45:05 AMWell my pioneer-x didn't come today, come to find out due tomorrow at least I'll be here tomorrow unlike today..JRI am very impressed with the Pioneer X. I just used the awl on mine today to make a new notch on a belt I haven't worn for some time (doing yard work). All I can say is that the awl is simply amazing! Since I frequently have use for the scissors, this is a great tool for me. The only reason that it doesn't get more use is because of my partiality towards the Explorer.Hope you enjoy your PX as much as I enjoy mine!I always thought a sak was just a plastic one, then I got my first alox which was a cadet, I was like now this is cool! Then had to get a farmer, and yes that awl omg I can't believe how much that thing has done, that's sooo good!JR
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on March 01, 2017, 01:14:42 AMQuote from: NorCalJim on March 01, 2017, 12:52:10 AMQuote from: MadPlumbarian on March 01, 2017, 12:45:05 AMWell my pioneer-x didn't come today, come to find out due tomorrow at least I'll be here tomorrow unlike today..JRI am very impressed with the Pioneer X. I just used the awl on mine today to make a new notch on a belt I haven't worn for some time (doing yard work). All I can say is that the awl is simply amazing! Since I frequently have use for the scissors, this is a great tool for me. The only reason that it doesn't get more use is because of my partiality towards the Explorer.Hope you enjoy your PX as much as I enjoy mine!I always thought a sak was just a plastic one, then I got my first alox which was a cadet, I was like now this is cool! Then had to get a farmer, and yes that awl omg I can't believe how much that thing has done, that's sooo good!JRWhen I saw a YouTube video of the awl drilling a hole through (an admittedly soft) block of wood, it got my attention. The belt notch was the first time I used this particular awl and I was amazed at how easy this was (almost effortless) while wearing the belt.I agree about the Cadet (been carrying it since I got it). I planning to make either the plain Pioneer or the Electrician my next Alox purchase.
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