Serious question

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **on:** March 28, 2008, 07:49:18 PM

For a good few years now, I have been carrying Alox Saks, I love them to bit's and if I had the money I'd collect dozens of them

But there is a dark side to Alox loveliness...

...At least for me

I hardly ever carry/use standard 91/85mm Sak's anymore, despite them having a greater number off tool's

, I walk past my Huntsman everyday on my way to work (it's my odd job round the house Sak), do I swap it for my Farmer on the way out the door?...no, and it's the same story with all my other normal Saks

Does anyone else have this problem, or can you happily swithch between the types

Benner · **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:51:57 PM

I only have the one ALOX SAK and as you are all aware I am very fond of it. I can swap around though, especially if I feel the need to carry a toothpick or a set of tweezers.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:53:14 PM

Quote from: Benner on March 28, 2008, 07:51:57 PM

I only have the one ALOX SAK and as you are all aware I am very fond of it. I can swap around though, especially if I feel the need to carry a toothpick or a set of tweezers.

See I just carry a 58mm for all the other bit's like the T & T $:-\$

Benner · **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: micky d on March 28, 2008, 07:53:14 PM

Quote from: Benner on March 28, 2008, 07:51:57 PM
I only have the one ALOX SAK and as you are all aware I am very fond of it. I can swap around though, especially if I feel the need to carry a toothpick or a set of tweezers.
See I just carry a 58mm for all the other bit's like the T & T $:-\$

I do that when I carry my SI or when I don't fancy carrying my Shortcut. Perhaps I would feel different if I had more ALOX?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2008, 07:59:39 PM

Quote from: Benner on March 28, 2008, 07:56:03 PM

Quote from: micky d on March 28, 2008, 07:53:14 PM
Quote from: Benner on March 28, 2008, 07:51:57 PM
I only have the one ALOX SAK and as you are all aware I am very fond of it. I can swap around though, especially if I feel the need to carry a toothpick or a set of tweezers.
See I just carry a 58mm for all the other bit's like the T & T $:-\$

I do that when I carry my SI or when I don't fancy carrying my Shortcut. Perhaps I would feel different if I had more ALOX?

Just one more Alox, ''can you guess what it is kids''

Benner · **Reply #5 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:00:21 PM

Erm... a Cadet?

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #6 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:05:10 PM

Quote from: Benner on March 28, 2008, 08:00:21 PM

Erm... a Cadet?

Ha, bloody ha

ducktapehero · **Reply #7 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:12:04 PM

I switch between types. Mostly depends on if I'm driving. If I am I carry my Alox. My (usual) EDC is a Farmer which I match up with a Classic on my keychain. However, if she's driving I usually carry a cellidor handled one because I'll need the tweezers and toothpick because I leave my keychain at home.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #8 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:15:02 PM

Your luck to be able to flit between the two mate

ducktapehero · **Reply #9 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:48:41 PM

As soon as I get my Fieldmaster I'll just carry it 24/7. That way I have the saw, and scissors and the toothpick/tweezers.

That way I'll never have to buy a SAK again....for a couple of weeks.

Mike · **Reply #10 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:48:59 PM

I just grab whichever one happens to be close to my truck keys and wallet. Which as it turns out is generally whichever one I was carrying the day before that. Now, I also try to plan what I might encounter for the day ...... zombies, collapse of society as we know it, get stranded on a deserted island, fight for survival in a snake infested jungle, etc. The possibilities are endless you know. But in general it's my Huntsman, with it I feel adequately covered for most of my emergencies.

Just grab the one you want you nut! Stop over thinking this stuff. Man, paralysis through analysis!

Mike

Dunc · **Reply #11 on:** March 28, 2008, 08:57:42 PM

I suppose the Swisstool is my "Farmer" Nothing can replace it even when I try a different tool . I tried tonight , I put my LM Supertool on my belt but the Swisstool still came with me aswell and sat in the glove box of my car ( its now back on my belt

) . The thing is as long as I've got a Swisstool with me I can swop and choose whatever SAK/Knife I like . Climber at the moment .

Dunc

WhichDawg · **Reply #12 on:** March 28, 2008, 09:08:36 PM

the; "Lure of the Alox" I can really understand it; the fit, the feel, the trust, plus all the sak goodness inside.
I still "try" and carry my others (I do carry my champion plus everyday)
but many end up in my b.o.b.s, p.s.k.s and other "just in case" places.

NutSAK · **Reply #13 on:** March 28, 2008, 09:24:00 PM

I pick from these mostly, and swap around depending on how I'm dressed and what activities/work I'll be participating in. The ones marked (*) are the ones that I choose from probably 90% of the time:

Cadet
Farmer *
GAK
Golfer
OHT (micarta)
Safari Hunter (G-10) *
Solo Plus
Ranger
YoMan *
Woodsman *

Swiss Man · **Reply #14 on:** March 28, 2008, 09:40:14 PM

Just grab the one you want you nut! Stop over thinking this stuff. Man, paralysis through analysis!
I beleive no truer woods were ever spoken.

I love the feel, strength, fit and finish of an alox and I too find myself shying away from the others even though they have more options. ( the one I can't / won't give up though is my OHT).

But going back to the opening statement, speaking from experience I have been late to wherever because I was wondering / worrying which SAK to carry. Would I have to defuse a nuclear weapon today? Questions like that would pop into my head.

I kinda envy my father in law, one knife and he is happy and fulfilled. Maybe when I get to be his age I can find the "oneness bliss" but until then I will contunie to "stress" over which SAK to carry.

GOD WE NEED HELP!!!!!

NutSAK · **Reply #15 on:** March 28, 2008, 09:48:05 PM

Hell, stressing over which SAK to carry is the best part of my day! Don't ruin it man!

I live such an exciting life...

Benner · **Reply #16 on:** March 28, 2008, 09:49:49 PM

Quote from: NutSAK on March 28, 2008, 09:48:05 PM

Hell, stressing over which SAK to carry is the best part of my day! Don't ruin it man!

I live such an exciting life...

Me too! I love rummaging through my drawer first thing in the morning and loading myself up.

WhichDawg · **Reply #17 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:40:06 PM

yeah! deciding our Man accessories!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #18 on:** March 28, 2008, 10:42:46 PM

I miss the choice, it's like I go to pick up another Sak and the go ''Nah'', and grab my farmer instead

Roadie · **Reply #19 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:49:44 PM

I do tend to pic up my ALOX ones first (1 Farmer, 1 SI, 1 Soldier) but thats probably because they are new and different, but if i think i'll need scissors i'll grab my Climber. Once the honeymoon period of the ALOX has worn off i'll likely carry my climber a lot more. Although if i'm going away at all i'll stick it in my rucksack anyway just as a backup

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:52:51 PM

Quote from: Roadie on March 28, 2008, 11:49:44 PM

I do tend to pic up my ALOX ones first (1 Farmer, 1 SI, 1 Soldier) but thats probably because they are new and different, but if i think i'll need scissors i'll grab my Climber. Once the honeymoon period of the ALOX has worn off i'll likely carry my climber a lot more. Although if i'm going away at all i'll stick it in my rucksack anyway just as a backup

I'll be interested to see if the novelty actually wears off mate

Roadie · **Reply #21 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:57:54 PM

Quote from: micky d on March 28, 2008, 11:52:51 PM

Quote from: Roadie on March 28, 2008, 11:49:44 PM
I do tend to pic up my ALOX ones first (1 Farmer, 1 SI, 1 Soldier) but thats probably because they are new and different, but if i think i'll need scissors i'll grab my Climber. Once the honeymoon period of the ALOX has worn off i'll likely carry my climber a lot more. Although if i'm going away at all i'll stick it in my rucksack anyway just as a backup
I'll be interested to see if the novelty actually wears off mate

So will I, i'm usually all over a new toy for a few weeks, then it gets put on the back burner for a while then i rediscover it and have a new honeymoon with it.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #22 on:** March 28, 2008, 11:59:46 PM

I thought that about a my farmer once, and yet here we are years later...

ringzero · **Reply #23 on:** March 29, 2008, 03:39:36 AM

Quote from: micky d on March 28, 2008, 10:42:46 PM

I miss the choice, it's like I go to pick up another Sak and the go ''Nah'', and grab my farmer instead

That's how I am with my Tinkers. Despite brief flirtations with other SAKs over the years, I've remained largely faithful to my Tinkers.

I doubt that I've gone more than a few days without a Tinker in my pocket in 25 years.

.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #24 on:** March 29, 2008, 09:31:04 AM

At least I'm not the only one

scibeer · **Reply #25 on:** March 30, 2008, 04:49:20 AM

I'm constantly amazed that I made it 15 years with as many SAKs as I usually have on my person at any given time now.

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