I gave in... I bought a Farmer

PTRSAK · **on:** October 01, 2012, 12:58:09 PM

Finally found someone who didn't want to charge as much again as the knife for postage so I pulled the trigger.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #1 on:** October 01, 2012, 01:20:45 PM

Not so much "gave in" as "Stepped up"

Great knife!

Sparky415 · **Reply #2 on:** October 01, 2012, 02:15:56 PM

I blame Mike

magentus · **Reply #3 on:** October 01, 2012, 02:52:07 PM

You certainly won't regret it!

derekmac · **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2012, 02:53:05 PM

That's one knife that I really want to add to my collection, that and an alox Soldier with scissors!

Syph007 · **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2012, 03:12:20 PM

You mean you bought your first farmer...

Alox saks have a way of multiplying.

Craig · **Reply #6 on:** October 01, 2012, 07:59:58 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on October 01, 2012, 02:15:56 PM

I blame Mike

He's got a lot to answer for

labrador72 · **Reply #7 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:00:48 PM

Today I got my first alox SAK, by coincidence exactly a farmer. I had read so many good things about these SAKs that my expectations were really high.
I have to admit that after taking it in my hand they were exceeded: great look, great feel, great grip, and most of all I noticed that once the blade is fully opened it's very firm, more than my other "regular" non-locking SAKs.

I just wish Victorinox expanded their Pioneer series.

Quote from: Syph007 on October 01, 2012, 03:12:20 PM

You mean you bought your first farmer... Alox saks have a way of multiplying.

I'm not sure I would have fully grasped your comment before holding one.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #8 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:37:35 PM

There may very well be a Farmer in my near future.

PTRSAK · **Reply #9 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:47:34 PM

Quote from: Craig on October 01, 2012, 07:59:58 PM

Quote from: sparky415 on October 01, 2012, 02:15:56 PM
I blame Mike

He's got a lot to answer for

He certainly has...

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #10 on:** October 01, 2012, 10:58:38 PM

Quote from: PTRSAK on October 01, 2012, 10:47:34 PM

Quote from: Craig on October 01, 2012, 07:59:58 PM
Quote from: sparky415 on October 01, 2012, 02:15:56 PM
I blame Mike

He's got a lot to answer for

He certainly has...

Meh, I'm thick skinned

You wond regret it mate, it's a bloody fine knife!

Taxi Dad · **Reply #11 on:** October 01, 2012, 11:19:54 PM

a 'Farmer' is at the top of the list that i have sent to santa claus !
(but now i will have to be good

)
i had one years ago and loved it dearly

PTRSAK · **Reply #12 on:** October 02, 2012, 07:58:20 AM

Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on October 01, 2012, 10:58:38 PM

Quote from: PTRSAK on October 01, 2012, 10:47:34 PM
Quote from: Craig on October 01, 2012, 07:59:58 PM
Quote from: sparky415 on October 01, 2012, 02:15:56 PM
I blame Mike

He's got a lot to answer for

He certainly has...
Meh, I'm thick skinned

You wond regret it mate, it's a bloody fine knife!

well.... there is only so many times a bloke can read "Give in, buy several Farmer's!!!!!!" and not act on it. (subliminal signature?)

So now I'm all

waiting for it.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #13 on:** October 02, 2012, 08:53:59 AM

Let us know what you think of it when you get it mate :-)

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #14 on:** October 02, 2012, 02:51:43 PM

Well.... 'near future' became 'now'. I'm the next in the Farmer owner line, I guess.

82brutus · **Reply #15 on:** October 02, 2012, 04:47:18 PM

So, many people buying farmers!

I think this sudden "coercion" I mean "conversion" of people buying farmers is cause for a celebration!!!

Go and celebrate by ordering farmers to reward yourself for being so clever!!!

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #16 on:** October 02, 2012, 05:19:32 PM

I nearly bought a Farmer to reward myself for resiting the temptation to buy a Farmer

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** October 02, 2012, 07:36:42 PM

Good on you, soon to be Farmer owners

dks · **Reply #18 on:** October 02, 2012, 08:05:31 PM

Farmers are nice!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #19 on:** October 02, 2012, 10:31:05 PM

Proof, if proof was needed!

AimlessWanderer · **Reply #20 on:** October 02, 2012, 10:52:40 PM

Ah ha, you see with THAT farmer ... if after examining thoroughly for several hours I didn't find scissors, corkscrew, toothpick, tweezers and a mini eyeglass driver .... I'd still have an enormous smile on my face

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #21 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:26:41 AM

sergemaster · **Reply #22 on:** October 03, 2012, 10:40:15 AM

Amici,
So did I, and find it makes great EDC around the office when proper dress is required.. The Farmer along with the Spirit also make great companions when in the field, from a day hike, to a few days backpacking, it does the job..

Cheers,
Serge

Northern Geek · **Reply #23 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:42:06 AM

I really like my new farmer.. it's got a really solid quality feel to it.

I do wonder why the saw rides so high though. On regular Vics it's usually almst flush with the liners.. how come they've made it sit higher in these knives?

magentus · **Reply #24 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:16:40 AM

Quote from: Northern Geek on October 04, 2012, 08:42:06 AM

I really like my new farmer.. it's got a really solid quality feel to it.

I do wonder why the saw rides so high though. On regular Vics it's usually almst flush with the liners.. how come they've made it sit higher in these knives?

Is it anything to do with it pivoting the same end as the large blade when usually it pivots on the opposite end (like a Huntsman etc)?

The nail nick on the large blade is partially obstructed by the saw - There must be a logical explanation.

Northern Geek · **Reply #25 on:** October 04, 2012, 09:28:07 AM

Yeah.. I wonder if it'd be possible to grind a bit off the tip of the saw to make it ride lower. Then it might be hard to open though.

koerdinator · **Reply #26 on:** October 05, 2012, 07:46:35 PM

I will get a farmer too, I would love a blue or yellow one. But they are pretty rare, black one is also cool tough

. IMO almost perfect tool combination, it only lacks scissors but I have seen people modding it without too much problems.

Pro's:
Alox
Bigger blade
The Awl
Good tool combination

Con's:
For some people the keyring feels uncomfortable.
Sometimes quite expensive in comparison to stuff like the huntsman.

koerdinator · **Reply #27 on:** October 05, 2012, 07:48:14 PM

Btw I was talking about the black farmer, because I really wanted a coloured one.
I have found one on ebay but its suprisingly cheap, can somebody verify its real?

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Victorinox-Knife-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Black-LTD-2011-Italy-/350559685511?pt=Campeggio_Attrezzature&hash=item519efc4b87

dks · **Reply #28 on:** October 05, 2012, 08:03:27 PM

Quote from: koerdinator on October 05, 2012, 07:48:14 PM

Btw I was talking about the black farmer, because I really wanted a coloured one.
I have found one on ebay but its suprisingly cheap, can somebody verify its real?

http://www.ebay.nl/itm/Victorinox-Knife-93mm-Alox-FARMER-Black-LTD-2011-Italy-/350559685511?pt=Campeggio_Attrezzature&hash=item519efc4b87

the price looks reasonable. It is in euros, not dollars.

Lynn LeFey · **Reply #29 on:** October 05, 2012, 09:29:21 PM

I have found that I don't like MTs with any kind of coating that can flake or wear off. So, I'm not a fan of Black Oxide or any coating on aluminum. So, I went with the (happily, least expensive) silver Farmer.

I REALLY like the silver one. I'm going crazy waiting. I'm still waiting for Felinevet to figure out a way to have instant delivery. Place order, doorbell rings.

Soon......

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