Someone's going to be happy when he gets back from holiday...(Image removed from quote.)Background one is mine, foreground is a commissioned job. I'll leave it up to the owner to-be to say who if they want to. Applied lessons learned on #1 to the new build and a lot more care and attention to detail. Just because I don't mind a bit of "hand built character" doesn't mean everybody does. I'm pretty happy with #2, as (hopefully) will be the owner.(Image removed from quote.)Both the same size (84mm) just a trick of perspective that makes right one look bigger.
I have been slowly catching the Victorinox bug myself. It started a year ago with several really worn old Alox models. I played around with a bunch of medium to large folders but just did not feel comfortable with that type of knife. So, a bunch of them went off to ebay and financed a much more refined looking One Handed Sentinel with no serrations. If it handles as I hope it does I'd like to add a One Hand Trekker too in my EDC bag.For daily carry I have been debating between a few models. On the lighter side I am thinking a Hiker or Camper as a small saw would be handy for my woods walks just can't decide between the corkscrew or the Phillips. For a bit heavier (bulkier?) EDC pocket carry maybe a Climber or an Explorer (love the magnifier). Of course whichever two I choose need to be in black. Ideally the Hiker and Camper could both be left behind if I could find a black Alox Farmer.Tony
helloBantam 2.2303.109 South African Tribe Series - Ndebele.Pioneer green.Bantam 2.2303.105 South African Tribe Series - Buszmeni.(Image removed from quote.)
LNF Champion.(Image removed from quote.)
The Magnifier is great, I recommend an Explorer if you didn't need the saw, you might have to look at the Champion Plus Amazon often has it on sale for less than an Explorer. A great knife to have around.As for the Black Farmer I think these are still relatively easy to find right now, they've made several batches for Europe so you can find them on ebay. They set you back a little more than the others, but I've seen some on ebay for $50US and less. I've sold a few there myself in the past when they were less common for $65 or so.
Quote from: GigaHz on December 29, 2012, 10:38:31 PMLNF Champion.(Image removed from quote.)Nice. Is that a custom mod?
helloBantam 2.2303.109 South African Tribe Series - Ndebele.Pioneer green.Bantam 2.2303.105 South African Tribe Series - Buszmeni.https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O3MNVtLugLc/UNIKKYdcsiI/AAAAAAAAL50/AYxzanoRYwA/s775/DSC07732.jpg
....BTW, not sure my late Uncle's Deluxe Tinker is really that model. It has every front tool/blade as the deluxe but on the back only has the Phillips and the reamer....no hook. Is this just an older model Deluxe Tinker or something different? I have had it 15 years, he had it many years before that.Thanks,Tony
Yes a mod/repair. The old style awl came from a 4 layer knife with a bail and no exposed rivets. When I took it apart, it was factory made. I didn't think the old style awl came with out the exposed rivets though.
My latest is hiding in the middle of this lot.Even throwing the others away it was still a reasonable (not great) buy, but if I can average $4 each for them back on eBay I will have myself a red Elinox Soldier for free.
Quote from: GigaHz on December 30, 2012, 09:51:04 AMYes a mod/repair. The old style awl came from a 4 layer knife with a bail and no exposed rivets. When I took it apart, it was factory made. I didn't think the old style awl came with out the exposed rivets though.LNF Champion.(Image removed from quote.)My $0.02 - If you don't already, I urge you to mark these mods you make so that collectors can tell them from originals. These late 1950s Champions can go for a lot of money these days, and I'd hate to see someone pay good money for what they think is an original knife and it ends up being a mod. Not that I think you personally would do that, mind you - what happens is knives like this gets traded and traded again, somehow their pedigree gets lost and they end up on eBay as originals. I can tell by looking at this that it's not original, but most collectors aren't gigantic SAK dorks like me that have memorized the minutia of tool changes, etc. On all my mods I make I stamp a serial number under the corkscrew so it's so you can tell it from an original.
Yes a mod/repair. The old style awl came from a 4 layer knife with a bail and no exposed rivets. When I took it apart, it was factory made. I didn't think the old style awl came with out the exposed rivets though.LNF Champion.(Image removed from quote.)
Nice score Peter!¡! I'd buy the one at the top left if you're selling it.
What's the tang stamp on that pruner top left?
Quote from: stealth007s on December 30, 2012, 10:37:05 PMNice score Peter!¡! I'd buy the one at the top left if you're selling it.Quote from: enki_ck on December 30, 2012, 11:28:45 PMWhat's the tang stamp on that pruner top left?Haven't got my hands on this lot yet, they will be in the mail somewhere between Austria and Australia.. pretty confusing Will post some individual pic's when they arrive.
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