Swisschamp Sunday!

[LoopCutter]

   Does anybody know a good way to get a dark blue Sharpie moustache off?  I was just wondering.  Best wishes.  G
 

Dawn BLUE dish soap works well when I get it on my hands with a knuckle brush.

Then follow up with a whiskey chaser!

[Fast Bill]

Phil I love that Lanc keychain!!

Good spot Barry! Souvenir of Duxford air museum 

[Barry Rowland]

 

[Antti Lammi]

Happy SwissChamp Sunday everyone

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[LoopCutter]

Found that my SWISSCHAMP and Champion fit snugly in a new sheath that arrived Saturday.

The GARAGE BOX sheath from LEATHERMAN.  My WAVE fits as well.  To small for the ST line and SIGNAL. To big for the REBAR and BOND, fit but loose. I suspect my CHARGEs will fit well, maybe snug at first.

SWISS CHAMP and Champion sizing it up.
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[IMR4198]

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    It is indoor photos today.  I started to go outside for a walk, but the wild turkeys were walking around nibbling on things.  I didn't want to disturb their meal.  Best wishes.  G
 

[Tuisto]

So, I hopefully have one of the Silvertech SCs with a pen on its way to me. We'll see how it looks!

[Barry Rowland]

 

[LoopCutter]

So, I hopefully have one of the Silvertech SCs with a pen on its way to me. We'll see how it looks!

Interesting?   Was not aware the SILVER TECH scales could support the PEN. Mine has the PIN, but not the PEN.
 

I do hope I am wrong, as I know the importance you place on having a writing implement near!

[Tuisto]

I hope that I read the catalogue correctly! I think Gary pointed out the fact that there seems to be a Silvertech SC with pin & pen (I've circled in green the one I think has pin & pen and red the one without).

[IMR4198]

   I wouldn't count on a pen.  I did more research on the codes and saw where the only difference between what you have circled in red and green are the packaging.  One is in a box and the other in a hanging blister pack.  It doesn't say there are pens with the other package, but I suspect that was an oversight in their catalog entry. 
   Can't say for sure.  I did warn everyone in a later post.  Best wishes.  G
 

[Tuisto]

Oh boy, okay, I may still have time to cancel the order 

[LoopCutter]

I will confirm that the new SWISS CHAMP I received last fall was in a BOX.  1.6794.T7

It did not include a PIN, but scales did have a pin hole behind the cork screw.

It did not have PLUS scales, so no PEN.

It is my understanding that the B indicates a BLISTER package.  (I have seen CLASSIC models with this letter code, for peg board displays)

But, for you I hope I am wrong! 😉

[IMR4198]

   These things are not all equipped the same.  Some get the straight pin in a hole, some don't.  Don't ask me why they would put a pin hole and save .000001 Swiss francs on a pin.  Mine came in a box maybe last year.  No pen, but it did have a straight pin. 
    At some point, I think I would ask, "Do I really NEED that pen?"  If you are like me, you probably have dozens of pens already.  Every single one better than the Victorinox scale pen.  I bet you carry a good pen with you already.  I don't carry a pen at all.  There are some in my vehicle that may or may not write.  I have never yet failed to be able to borrow a pen from somebody if I needed one on a spur of the moment.  Bank.  They have a jar full of pens at every station.  Some locations give them away. 
    The Silvertech SCs are neat anyway.  I really like mine and carried it today for a while.  The alternate packaging of the Silvertech really doesn't state there is no pen or straight pin included.  They wrote it out specifically for the boxed item.  Why not for the blister pack?  Oversight?  I don't know.
Best wishes.  G
 

[LoopCutter]

Gary, you are correct.  I likely have a couple thousand ink pens in my house.  And, suspect more than half are dried up.

I do have several presentation quality pens, that are know collectable, PARKER, CROSS, SCHEAFFER, and very early PENTEL ROLLER BALL AND Pencils.

THE larger Barrel designs are today my goto!

And, you did alert me to the fact that the SILVER TECH did not include a PEN, when I discovered the option on the River  site.  When I was led there for a Sapphire model.

The PEN is small but not a special feature to me.  Actually the 58mm pen models are more useful, though a limited ink supply.

Regardless of the minor differences, the SWISS CHAMP is a very functional design that provides the best tool set in a convenient package.

Liked enough I found two more at reasonable prices. RED & BLACK.    A SAPPHIRE is still possible. 🤪

[IMR4198]

I always liked the idea of either yellow or glow in the dark scales for the SC.  Why not make them a little harder to lose.  Best wishes.  G
 

[LoopCutter]

There are secondary market options.

I installed a set on a SPARTAN, plus style, that are GLID.
CROSS and Scales.    And are grippier than expected.  The style is no longer available, but have found another similar option. 

Selected color option and now planning to find a used CLIMBER to install them on.

I was warned that scale swaps were a deep hole.

Never considered a SC as a candidate.

The SPARTAN
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[Tuisto]

I do carry two pens with me at all times and therefore really don't need the pen in the scale, I guess. But I just like the look of the plus scales. And I like having the extra pen on me. Here's the best method I've found for carrying the SC (and a photo of the two pens I lug around daily).