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es Offline Sparkydave

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Got me a farmer!
on: January 10, 2014, 03:49:39 PM
Well went hunting today in town looking for a wave bit kit, came away with a silver Alox farmer, and a bahco ratchet thing pics to follow!

Ps is 29.99 a good price??


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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #1 on: January 10, 2014, 03:56:32 PM
Cheaper than I can get it for from Amazon... :)

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #2 on: January 10, 2014, 04:01:29 PM
Just used it too install a new fridge! Well that and a terminal screwdriver


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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #3 on: January 10, 2014, 04:13:16 PM
I think it is the best tool:size ratio in the Victorinox line.  :)

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #4 on: January 10, 2014, 04:29:19 PM
Good choice.

My EDC Farmer:



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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #5 on: January 10, 2014, 04:38:13 PM
Damn I need those black 93mm scales with red shield.
Who wants to donate for a better cause (that is my lovely Urban Pioneer)? :D
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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #6 on: January 10, 2014, 05:04:35 PM
First, yeah, that was a good price.

Second, I LOVE the farmer. I got the plain silver ALOX. I seem to be one of the few folks who like silver ALOX better than color. While the wear on color ones has a certain charm, I prefer the clean, sort of 'ageless' look of the silver.

I have mine in our 72-hour emergency kit. In essence, my husband's 'bug out bag', along with another MT (currently my Spirit X).
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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #7 on: January 10, 2014, 05:07:57 PM
Don't think the saw will get much use but you never know! Love it so far I'm working late shift so that paired with my wave will certainly see some use!


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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #8 on: January 10, 2014, 05:35:25 PM
I just ordered 2 farmers ($30.17 each, from Amazon). One I will modify swapping the main blade for a genuine Victorinox grafting/budding blade (I hope I can pull this modification, which goes with my profession as horticulturist) and add scissors. I'll keep the other Farmer stock, in my BOB-backpack. :tool:

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #9 on: January 10, 2014, 05:37:45 PM
Quote from: chivaceae on January 10, 2014, 05:35:25 PM
I just ordered 2 farmers ($30.17 each, from Amazon). One I will modify swapping the main blade for a genuine Victorinox grafting/budding blade (I hope I can pull this modification, which goes with my profession as horticulturist) and add scissors. I'll keep the other Farmer stock, in my BOB-backpack. :tool:

I like that.  You can name it , Alox Horticulturist.  :)

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #10 on: January 10, 2014, 05:49:52 PM
Welcome to the club mate :)

There a truly fantastic sak!!!



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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #11 on: January 10, 2014, 06:12:53 PM
I bought a silver Farmer just before Christmas. £19.50 delivered.
http://www.swissknifeshop.co.uk/acatalog/victorinox-Farmer-Alox.html


Trouble is, I have no will power so I got this little Italian Black Beauty last week!
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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #12 on: January 10, 2014, 06:48:29 PM
One of my favourite alox knives.  :salute:

My Farmer collection to date.


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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #13 on: January 10, 2014, 06:57:27 PM
My Farmer collection:



BTW, I'm still on the hunt for a Copper 2005 VSAKCS Farmer.   :pok:

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #14 on: January 10, 2014, 07:06:52 PM
You gotta love a Farmer.  While my favorite factory-made Farmer is the red one with brass liners, the tough-as-nails Scibeer HA farmer in the middle of the photo is the only 93mm SAK that finds its way into my pocket (often).



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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #15 on: January 10, 2014, 10:14:33 PM
I think it needs to be made a forum rule,that we all own at least one Farmer
There is no beginning,or ending,and for this we are thankful,cos now is hard enough to understand!
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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #16 on: January 10, 2014, 10:21:27 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on January 10, 2014, 10:14:33 PM
I think it needs to be made a forum rule,that we all own at least one Farmer
Quite right too! :)

You listening Gareth? :D

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #17 on: January 10, 2014, 10:26:37 PM
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 10, 2014, 10:21:27 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on January 10, 2014, 10:14:33 PM
I think it needs to be made a forum rule,that we all own at least one Farmer
Quite right too! :)

You listening Gareth? :D

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Wait what?  There's a MODERATOR who does not possess a Farmer?  How can this be?  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #18 on: January 10, 2014, 10:27:34 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on January 10, 2014, 10:26:37 PM
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 10, 2014, 10:21:27 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on January 10, 2014, 10:14:33 PM
I think it needs to be made a forum rule,that we all own at least one Farmer
Quite right too! :)

You listening Gareth? :D

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Wait what?  There's a MODERATOR who does not possess a Farmer?  How can this be?  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
I think he may have to hand in his bow of banishment! :D

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #19 on: January 10, 2014, 10:30:57 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on January 10, 2014, 10:14:33 PM
I think it needs to be made a forum rule,that we all own at least one Farmer

Isn't owning peasants illegal in most places? Oh, wait... you mean the Vic. :D
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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #20 on: January 10, 2014, 11:02:57 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on January 10, 2014, 10:26:37 PM
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 10, 2014, 10:21:27 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on January 10, 2014, 10:14:33 PM
I think it needs to be made a forum rule,that we all own at least one Farmer
Quite right too! :)

You listening Gareth? :D

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Wait what?  There's a MODERATOR who does not possess a Farmer?  How can this be?  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

What the hell?  ???
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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #21 on: January 10, 2014, 11:03:58 PM
Quote from: NutSAK on January 10, 2014, 11:02:57 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on January 10, 2014, 10:26:37 PM
Quote from: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on January 10, 2014, 10:21:27 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on January 10, 2014, 10:14:33 PM
I think it needs to be made a forum rule,that we all own at least one Farmer
Quite right too! :)

You listening Gareth? :D

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 :sa:

Wait what?  There's a MODERATOR who does not possess a Farmer?  How can this be?  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh

What the hell?  ???

Grease the punishment chicken! :viking:





BTW, he doesn't have a E01 either. :whistle:
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Reply #22 on: January 10, 2014, 11:10:45 PM
The sinning never stops :(

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #23 on: January 11, 2014, 02:45:19 AM
Is there a thread on MTs that you must have to keep from banishment? :think:
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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #24 on: January 11, 2014, 03:09:06 AM
Quote from: Lynn LeFey on January 10, 2014, 10:30:57 PM
Quote from: kirk13 on January 10, 2014, 10:14:33 PM
I think it needs to be made a forum rule,that we all own at least one Farmer

Isn't owning peasants illegal in most places? Oh, wait... you mean the Vic. :D

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #25 on: January 11, 2014, 03:51:20 AM
the best part is the thicker blade, and the spring seems more sturdy

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #26 on: January 11, 2014, 04:59:21 AM
A Farmer was my 3rd Alox, I got a red Cadet, then a SI and then a silver Farmer which I bought a mate for in the form of a Pioneer. Since then I have also got a black Farmer to pair with a black Pioneer and red "old cross" Farmer and a pair for it too.
I have a second red old cross which I modded to be a Farmer plus Scissors. That is a nice carry SAK.
I also have a Electrician Plus which is the Electrician blade version of the Farmer. I'm sure that "Electric Farmer" sounds better than Electrician Plus.
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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #27 on: January 11, 2014, 07:00:53 AM
Quote from: CanadianLMfan on January 11, 2014, 02:45:19 AM
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Not that I know of,but it may be time to start one!
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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #28 on: January 11, 2014, 10:45:36 AM
Quote from: kirk13 on January 11, 2014, 07:00:53 AM
Quote from: CanadianLMfan on January 11, 2014, 02:45:19 AM
Is there a thread on MTs that you must have to keep from banishment? :think:

Not that I know of,but it may be time to start one!

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Re: Got me a farmer!
Reply #29 on: January 11, 2014, 11:17:16 AM
The Farmer was the first Alox model I started collecting around about the time the red and blue ones where about for a decent price...had quite a few from the limited runs as well, all sold on now due to money troubles :cry:
Just picked up a vintage farmer with an 85 Soldier blade in trade :tu:
There he goes. One of God's own prototypes. A high-powered mutant of some kind never even considered for mass production. Too weird to live, and too rare to die.

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