New SAK!

[Sparkey]

I was able to come across a some extra cash (whoo!) a while back, but couldn't decide what to do..after several trips to various places I finally decided to replace my wenger SI (a great knife still, but I've gotten attached to it and I'm afraid to lose it...). I came across a clearance deal at the local target for a vic hiker with a gardener utility knife with it...I'm really pleased with it and can't wait to put it through the paces...It's a big plus having the small blade option along with a "real" phillips driver (comes in real handy changing batteries on my son's toys!). The wood saw is going to probably get put to use soon enough when it comes time to clean out the fencerow behind my property...to get into those small places where stuff likes to grow...The size is good also because it's not too big and can still ride in my pocket okay...I just hope the scales hold up okay...but alox has a habit of spoiling you, but it's nice to have a toothpick at your disposal...

I didn't think much about the gardener when I was purchasing the hiker, but it's a really solid knife and will probaly see use as a "dirty work" knife...It's razor sharp and has a good feel in the hand. A definite bonus.

I'll try to post a full review in the review section after I've had a chance to use the knife in the "real world" for a while.

[J-sews]

Someone gave me a Vic Gardener a few years ago. Like Def says, they are sharp as a laser. I use mine a lot.

But what about this Hiker? Got a picture of it?

[Sparkey]

Sorry, No pics yet...I'll take care of that when I get the review done, in the meantime here's a link to SMKW's page on it, it's pretty much exactly like it.


http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/eCommerce/product.jsp?Mode=Brand&Brand=117&CatalogName=&PriceStart=&PriceEnd=&Feature=&SearchText=hiker&list=10&range=1&order=Default&SKU=V5043R

[J-sews]

Great, thanks! I added that picture and a few notes to the Hiker page at SAKWiki HERE.

Check it out if you get a moment and let me know if there's any other info that should be added.

[felinevet]

The Gardener (and it's brothers the Grafter and Pruner) are some of the "Sleeper" knives I love. They have great utility and the size is perfect. Alas, the entire line is no longer in production. Sigh...........

[I'm Still Bison]

The 100mm series are among the best folders made by anybody..my Gardener sees a fair amount of pocket time and use.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

I carried a camper for years, which is almost identical to your hiker, and I never had any problems with the scales

You've got yourself a very fine knife there mate