Victorinox, 136 Prince, Soho district, NYC

[Viper]

   As some of you probably know, I recently visited New York in America. While there, I visited the Victorinox store (how could I not have).

 Inside, there was almost the full line of Victorinox products, including luggage tags, locks, breifcases, suitcases, wallets, (expensive) watches, clothing, and, of course, knives! They even had an 1890s Soldier, as well as many other old knives, on display. They also had (not to buy, unfortunately) the full line of six or seven commemorative knives of significant Swiss battles. There was so much "awesomeness" that I had to divide it up into two trips so I didn't explode! The first trip, I purchased a Spirit S (and now I understand why you guys love them so much). I also got the Staghorn SwissChamp that you may know that I've been after for a while. I got a good deal on this one- They had them on display, but not with prices, so I asked if they were for sale, and they said yes. I asked for the price of the Staghorn model, and she looked it up, and said 140 American dollars. I was extatic, as this was much less than I'd ever found. I ended up paying 340-something (USD) for those two knives, and I checked my receipt, they had charged me about one hundred American dollars more than they quoted for the Staghorn, so I went in and talked to them, and they were very nice and understanding, and it turns out that she quoted the wood-handled Swisschamp's price, they then apologized gave me back the hundred or so dollars. I was very happy, to say the least.
 

 I went back the next day, and saw the torches, and I remembered how much I wanted one. I asked if they had any AAs in stock, but they said they only had Cs. I was dissapointed, but then she said she does have one, but it has been opened, because another guy bought one, and it didn't come with the lanyard, so they took it out of the other box. Since the torch itself was untouched, I said it was fine, and I also got a 30% discount!

  All in all, it was a very nice, mellow store. They even had free fancy water bottles.

They don't allow pictures, but they let us take a few (discreetly) once they heard how far we traveled. I have to go now, but I'll post the pictures later. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Glad you had a great time mate, I'll look forward to seeing the pictures

I think Vic should build a store like that here in Blighty ;D,

Ok all you brits let petition Victorinox and make it happen

[jock1]

Don't hold your breath even if it happened they would probably be forced to quadruple there prices by government legislation /Taxes
Can't Have Brits Getting A Good Deal Act 2007 :grin:

[I'm Still Bison]

Forget the petition,just come on over here,and let us Yanks treat you to some ribs,corn on the cob,and some of Mikey's squirrel stew

[Grant Lamontagne]

You going to have enough squirrel for everyone, or are some folks going to have to make do with mock squirrel stew? 

Def

[665ae]

I'll bake up a Possum Loaf too.... just to make sure everyone gets some food

[tango44]

Great bring the pics!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Don't hold your breath even if it happened they would probably be forced to quadruple there prices by government legislation /Taxes
Can't Have Brits Getting A Good Deal Act 2007 :grin:

You ole cynic you ;D

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Forget the petition,just come on over here,and let us Yanks treat you to some ribs,corn on the cob,and some of Mikey's squirrel stew

Once I turn up, you have a hell of a job kicking me out again ;D

[I'm Still Bison]

We got lots of space,always room for one or two,or a few thousand more. Just bear in mind which side of the road we drive on
By the way...we're more derailleur than hub ;D

[NeitherExtreme]

   As some of you probably know, I recently visited New York in America. While there, I visited the Victorinox store...

Sound like fun! I didn't know they had that kind of store there. I'll have to check it out sometime. I've been meaning to head to NYC for a few reasons, now I have another!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

We got lots of space,always room for one or two,or a few thousand more. Just bear in mind which side of the road we drive on
By the way...we're more derailleur than hub ;D

Sinner! ;D

[I'm Still Bison]

We got lots of space,always room for one or two,or a few thousand more. Just bear in mind which side of the road we drive on
By the way...we're more derailleur than hub ;D

Sinner! ;D

               I've been called that before-----among other things

[Grant Lamontagne]

Sinner is one of the nicer things huh? :grin:

Def

[I'm Still Bison]

 One of the more family friendly things

[jock1]

Forget the petition,just come on over here,and let us Yanks treat you to some ribs,corn on the cob,and some of Mikey's squirrel stew

I should warn you that I'm worse than a stray dog Once you feed me you can never get rid of me

[J-sews]

Forget the petition,just come on over here,and let us Yanks treat you to some ribs,corn on the cob,and some of Mikey's squirrel stew

I should warn you that I'm worse than a stray dog Once you feed me you can never get rid of me

Wait until you taste his Possum Roast! 


So Viper, how about those discreet pictures? 

[Viper]

Sorry for the delay, my parents went out of town and took my camera (it's better than theirs  ) 

I should be able to get pics up Monday at the earliest, but most likely Tuesday or Wednesday.   

[jock1]

Forget the petition,just come on over here,and let us Yanks treat you to some ribs,corn on the cob,and some of Mikey's squirrel stew

I should warn you that I'm worse than a stray dog Once you feed me you can never get rid of me

Wait until you taste his Possum Roast! 


So Viper, how about those discreet pictures?  (Image removed from quote.)

It can't be worse than that Scottish delicacy the deep fried mars bar

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

hmmm deep fried mars bars better than hagis anyday ;D

[J-sews]

Deep fried Mars bar?! Hmmm, interesting. Not at all difficult to imagine how someone came up with that recipe.  ;D

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Deep fried Mars bar?! Hmmm, interesting. Not at all difficult to imagine how someone came up with that recipe.  ;D

I think your probably right on that score, but people in the north of england and scotland fry everything!

That's why they have such a high ratio of heart diesease 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Deep fried Mars bar?! Hmmm, interesting. Not at all difficult to imagine how someone came up with that recipe.  ;D

I think your probably right on that score , but people in the north of england and scotland fry everything!

That's why they have such a high ratio of heart diesease 

[I'm Still Bison]

Deep fried Mars bar?! Hmmm, interesting. Not at all difficult to imagine how someone came up with that recipe.  ;D

I think your probably right on that score, but people in the north of england and scotland fry everything!

That's why they have such a high ratio of heart diesease 

                  Their ancestral kinsmen must have brought that culinary taste with them,when they settled in the southern US.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Deep fried Mars bar?! Hmmm, interesting. Not at all difficult to imagine how someone came up with that recipe.  ;D

I think your probably right on that score, but people in the north of england and scotland fry everything!

That's why they have such a high ratio of heart diesease 

                  Their ancestral kinsmen must have brought that culinary taste with them,when they settled in the southern US.

From what you see on tv it's all southern fried this and kentucky fried that over there in the deep south ;D

[Grant Lamontagne]

That's only because they didn't have Mars Bars yet!

Def

[CQC-7]

I just do not know the obsession with deep frying things.  I will have to say that deep fried treats are far superior to other foods.  Fish and chips would just not be the same if the fish and potato were boiled.  Actually it would SUCK not to mention lack in flavor.