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gb Offline Rizio Il Ghiro

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1020 on: March 07, 2021, 07:43:31 AM
 :iagree: great Ti scales! The Explorer is one of my faves too! :like: :like:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1021 on: March 07, 2021, 01:25:24 PM
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1022 on: March 07, 2021, 01:49:44 PM

The Explorer Plus has been my long-time favorite SAK, and continues to garner most of my pocket time.
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1023 on: March 07, 2021, 02:32:10 PM
Not your average Explorer!  Very nice!
Quote from: PiterM on March 07, 2021, 02:08:11 AM
Just a pair of Explorers... my favorite model probably.

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1024 on: March 07, 2021, 04:01:49 PM
Quote from: powernoodle on March 07, 2021, 01:49:44 PM
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The Explorer Plus has been my long-time favorite SAK, and continues to garner most of my pocket time.
nice !  :tu:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1025 on: March 07, 2021, 04:13:30 PM
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1026 on: March 07, 2021, 04:15:53 PM
Quote from: powernoodle on March 07, 2021, 01:49:44 PM
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The Explorer Plus has been my long-time favorite SAK, and continues to garner most of my pocket time.
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1027 on: March 07, 2021, 08:49:44 PM
Quote from: colt 1911 on February 08, 2013, 03:03:08 PM

The Magnifying Glass was first introduced in 1973 and featured a glass lens with a Grey plastic housing. In 2007 the Magnifier was changed to a new model with a transparent plastic housing and a plastic lens. The 2007 magnifier has a slightly lower level of magnification, and a slightly wider area of view due to the slimmer housing and lower magnification.

http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Magnifying+Glass

I’m pretty sure I have/had a Swiss champ from the 90s with the clear plastic  magnifier? I think it changed well before 2007?
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1028 on: March 07, 2021, 11:09:21 PM
Quote from: Helvetica Bold on March 07, 2021, 08:49:44 PM
I’m pretty sure I have/had a Swiss champ from the 90s with the clear plastic  magnifier? I think it changed well before 2007?

Yeah, I think 2004 is closer to the change.
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1029 on: March 08, 2021, 12:43:34 AM
Quote from: Helvetica Bold on March 07, 2021, 08:49:44 PM
I’m pretty sure I have/had a Swiss champ from the 90s with the clear plastic  magnifier? I think it changed well before 2007?

I have a Vic Champion and a Vic Explorer from solid scale era—maybe 92 or earlier? They both share the same magnifier in grey frames I believe.

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1030 on: March 08, 2021, 12:45:09 AM
Quote from: powernoodle on March 07, 2021, 01:49:44 PM
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The Explorer Plus has been my long-time favorite SAK, and continues to garner most of my pocket time.

It’s a fine knife. The scales give it that little something extra.

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1031 on: March 08, 2021, 02:18:04 AM
Quote from: SgtTowser on March 08, 2021, 12:45:09 AM
The scales give it that little something extra.

Yeah, its nice to have something a little different from my other 50 (?) SAKs.  Santa brought me this one.


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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1032 on: March 08, 2021, 02:37:15 AM


My Explorer found its way into my pocket today.
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1033 on: March 08, 2021, 02:59:44 PM
Some great Explorer love going on :tu:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1034 on: March 08, 2021, 03:12:08 PM
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1035 on: March 08, 2021, 10:56:49 PM
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1036 on: March 10, 2021, 12:19:26 AM
Great explorers everyone.

Here are two that I own,the BSA has the older mag lens.
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1037 on: March 10, 2021, 02:44:55 AM
Looks great sir!  I'm down to just an older, early 80's gray frame that I'm fixing up. 
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1038 on: March 10, 2021, 02:24:59 PM
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1039 on: July 14, 2021, 05:23:54 AM
I just found this thread and am happy to join the Explorer club!  :)

I have three, all with the gray-rim magnifier. Because of its stronger magnification, that's the one I prefer. As for the small field of view, try this trick: Hold the lens up to your eye like a jeweler's loupe, then bring the item you want to examine up to it.

One of my Explorers is pre-1991 (no hook), the other two have hooks.

My first (the pre-'91 with red scales) I got at an estate sale for $8, but it was in bad shape, most tools were really stiff. I managed to bring it back to life, detailed here: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87409.0.html

The second one (post-'91 with red scales) I got on eBay and it's in good shape. I'm going to mod it, adding pliers and black Plus scales. Still trying to decide if I want to add a wood saw also.

The third (post-'91 with black scales) was another eBay find, but with messed up scissors. I managed to fix those - https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87693.0.html (Yes, the blades on the it were well-used by the previous owner, like 1-2mm of width gone.)

I've been carrying the pre-'91 since I repaired it, though have temporarily switched to the black one to test it out now that the scissors work.

For me, the Explorer is a great combination of tools and size. Easy for me to pocket-carry on a suspension clip. I also carry a Mini Champ so have a lot of options between the two of them. If I'm anticipating needing even more, I switch up to the Swiss Champ.

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1040 on: July 15, 2021, 09:01:56 PM
Great to see your Explorers Steve  :tu:  #2 with pliers will be a great mod  :whistle:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1041 on: July 15, 2021, 11:00:21 PM
Quote from: Max Stone on July 15, 2021, 09:01:56 PM
Great to see your Explorers Steve  :tu:  #2 with pliers will be a great mod  :whistle:
Thanks, Max.

Yes, I know, it's been a while since we talked about this mod. I had to find parts.  :(

You've already found the link, but for anyone else interested, I'm documenting the Explorer + pliers build here: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87744.0.html
SAKs:
58mm: Bijou (3), Classic SD (7), Mini Champ Plus (mod), Alox Classic SD, Rambler (3), Companion
65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive (2)
85mm: Traveler, Delemont S10, Bass
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with pictures of a Fish Scaler in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread with a photo showing the Swiss Army Knife   Toothpick being used in an unusual way. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1042 on: July 16, 2021, 12:15:25 AM
Quote from: SteveP on July 14, 2021, 05:23:54 AM
I just found this thread and am happy to join the Explorer club!  :)

I have three, all with the gray-rim magnifier. Because of its stronger magnification, that's the one I prefer. As for the small field of view, try this trick: Hold the lens up to your eye like a jeweler's loupe, then bring the item you want to examine up to it.

One of my Explorers is pre-1991 (no hook), the other two have hooks.

My first (the pre-'91 with red scales) I got at an estate sale for $8, but it was in bad shape, most tools were really stiff. I managed to bring it back to life, detailed here: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87409.0.html

The second one (post-'91 with red scales) I got on eBay and it's in good shape. I'm going to mod it, adding pliers and black Plus scales. Still trying to decide if I want to add a wood saw also.

The third (post-'91 with black scales) was another eBay find, but with messed up scissors. I managed to fix those - https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87693.0.html (Yes, the blades on the it were well-used by the previous owner, like 1-2mm of width gone.)

I've been carrying the pre-'91 since I repaired it, though have temporarily switched to the black one to test it out now that the scissors work.

For me, the Explorer is a great combination of tools and size. Easy for me to pocket-carry on a suspension clip. I also carry a Mini Champ so have a lot of options between the two of them. If I'm anticipating needing even more, I switch up to the Swiss Champ.

You're awesome.  I finally bought an Explorer so I could be cool like all of you, and now you're going to make me want to rip it apart and add pliers.   :facepalm:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1043 on: July 16, 2021, 12:47:01 AM
Quote from: Fireman on July 16, 2021, 12:15:25 AM
You're awesome.  I finally bought an Explorer so I could be cool like all of you, and now you're going to make me want to rip it apart and add pliers.   :facepalm:
thanks for the mag tip  :tu:
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1044 on: July 16, 2021, 01:10:04 AM
Quote from: Fireman on July 16, 2021, 12:15:25 AM
You're awesome.  I finally bought an Explorer so I could be cool like all of you, and now you're going to make me want to rip it apart and add pliers.   :facepalm:
Welcome to the modder's club!

I never thought about building my own until I got on this forum. See what it does to you?   ;)

Then I had to buy several Explorers so I wasn't ripping apart my only one.

Then I was buying other SAKs that looked interesting.

Then I noticed some Wengers that looked interesting.

"Hi, my name is Steve and I have an addiction."
 :facepalm:
SAKs:
58mm: Bijou (3), Classic SD (7), Mini Champ Plus (mod), Alox Classic SD, Rambler (3), Companion
65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive (2)
85mm: Traveler, Delemont S10, Bass
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with pictures of a Fish Scaler in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread with a photo showing the Swiss Army Knife   Toothpick being used in an unusual way. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1045 on: July 16, 2021, 01:11:38 AM
Quote from: TonySal on July 16, 2021, 12:47:01 AM
thanks for the mag tip  :tu:
You're welcome!

Help spread the word about it.  :tu:
SAKs:
58mm: Bijou (3), Classic SD (7), Mini Champ Plus (mod), Alox Classic SD, Rambler (3), Companion
65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive (2)
85mm: Traveler, Delemont S10, Bass
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with pictures of a Fish Scaler in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread with a photo showing the Swiss Army Knife   Toothpick being used in an unusual way. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1046 on: July 16, 2021, 12:48:25 PM
Quote from: SteveP on July 16, 2021, 01:10:04 AM
Welcome to the modder's club!

I never thought about building my own until I got on this forum. See what it does to you?   ;)

Then I had to buy several Explorers so I wasn't ripping apart my only one.

Then I was buying other SAKs that looked interesting.

Then I noticed some Wengers that looked interesting.

"Hi, my name is Steve and I have an addiction."
 :facepalm:



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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1047 on: July 16, 2021, 01:19:37 PM
 :tu: :rofl: :tu:
Barry
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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1048 on: July 17, 2021, 12:53:21 PM
I appreciate my Explorer plus.

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Re: Appreciation for the Explorer
Reply #1049 on: July 18, 2021, 01:43:22 AM
Quote from: SteveP on July 15, 2021, 11:00:21 PM
I'm documenting the Explorer + pliers build here: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87744.0.html
My Explorer + pliers build is done!

You can see my new SAK at the link above.
SAKs:
58mm: Bijou (3), Classic SD (7), Mini Champ Plus (mod), Alox Classic SD, Rambler (3), Companion
65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive (2)
85mm: Traveler, Delemont S10, Bass
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of a different SAK each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with pictures of a Fish Scaler in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread with a photo showing the Swiss Army Knife   Toothpick being used in an unusual way. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection

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