Got a nice drop off from the mailman today. I recently sold a few knives from my colelction that never get used as they are just too big and unweildy. I already had a few older SAK models and just like how easy they carry and are plenty big for my EDC tasks,So, with the proceeds from my recent ebay sales I picked up a nice used Climber w/black scales, a new One Handed Sentinel (non-serrated) and from Amazon a new SwissTool Spirit X with the leather case for $53 and free shipping. All great looking tools with a finish and attention to detail that is nicer than my old Spydercos, Gerbers and Sogs that I just sold. The SwissTool Spirit is like the BMW of multi-tools. My Leathermans are all very industrial looking but the Spirit is just plain elegant and I really like that the tools are all outside accessable.Still want a Vic Compact and I have a used Hiker on the way (wanted the saw). The One Handed Sentinel is nice and I kind of wanted a Trekker too but I need to live the the Sentinel a while to see if the size is an issue for pocket carry. While the Sentinel has a pocket clip model it seems the Trekker does not.Anyway, thrilled with the new Vics!Tony
Very pretty, Sean! I love my SI.
Quote from: jerseydevil on January 01, 2013, 12:15:52 AMVery pretty, Sean! I love my SI.Thanks Tom!!I think it's a sweet knife. Steve has gifted me quite a few things, and I always put them right to use but I can't seem to put this one in my pocket. Maybe it's because it's retired. I just want to collect SAKs and I have to start with one some time.
Quote from: jazzbass on December 31, 2012, 12:18:22 AMQuote 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. +1
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.)
Quote from: Mercury on January 01, 2013, 12:21:05 AMQuote from: jerseydevil on January 01, 2013, 12:15:52 AMVery pretty, Sean! I love my SI.Thanks Tom!!I think it's a sweet knife. Steve has gifted me quite a few things, and I always put them right to use but I can't seem to put this one in my pocket. Maybe it's because it's retired. I just want to collect SAKs and I have to start with one some time. Be careful with the bail, it can swing around and when you close the blade it snaps shut (strong springs), hits the bail and puts a dent in the blade edge. If you wanted to keep it pristine as a "collector" and were having a quick fondle it will turn into a "user" instantly and ruin your day. (ask me how I know) edit But it didn't stop me buying another one (97 tang stamp)...
Mercury, where did you get those plastic knife stands. I have been looking for something exactly like that for a while now.
Quote from: captain spaulding on January 01, 2013, 01:28:49 AMMercury, where did you get those plastic knife stands. I have been looking for something exactly like that for a while now.I got them out of a box that was being passed around last year, I believe Ashley started it. They look like nose pieces from an eyeglasses or sunglasses display. I have a black one and the clear one pictured, and they work really well.
I've got an Executive and a Mini Champ coming from FelineVet; my most recent acquisitions are a Tourist, couple of Classics and a Wenger Highlander (small box lot at a flea market for $10).I've got my eye on a Wenger SI and a Compact next; I had a SI and gave it away for Christmas, I've missed it ever since. I may also pick up a Bantam or a Waiter to flesh out my 84mm collection.
Amazing what a little polishing compound and a lot of elbow grease can do...I may have found a new best friend. That worn Alox looks so cool and feels so nice.and R.B. (where-ever you are) Thanks for not making that engraving very deep. (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
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