Clas Ohlson Spartan

[daverobson]

I see Clas Ohlson are now selling Vic Spartan lookalikes for £4.99

http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/Penknife/Pr407686000

[RT1969]

Wow, those are pretty close lookwise to a Spartan. 

Isn't this breaking some laws, even in UK?

[daverobson]

Wait until you see their "Asaklitt" knives & tools!
http://www.clasohlson.com/uk/b/Leisure/Outdoor-life/Bushcraft-knives-&-Tools

Does this one look familiar?

[magentus]

Wow! Can they do that?

[enki_ck]

Wow! Can they do that?

As long as they don't claim it to be Swiss made and use Victorinox or Wenger trademarks, yes.

Lots of manufacturers are making different variations to the Swiss theme. Some are good (Aitor, Richartz, ISC), some are baaad. I'm guessing this one would fall in the second category.

[magentus]

Has anyone bought one of these for a comparison? They look exactly the same! (I'm sure they're not the same quality though)

I can't see the point of cheap knockoffs apart from tricking people into thinking they've got a SAK....There must be millions of these things rotting away in drawers.

[Dem]

I can't see the point of cheap knockoffs apart from tricking people into thinking they've got a SAK....There must be millions of these things rotting away in drawers.

In my experience, the vast majority of people who've never used a genuine SAK think that they're horribly overpriced. People are used to buying cheap pocket knives.

Dem

[magentus]

I can't see the point of cheap knockoffs apart from tricking people into thinking they've got a SAK....There must be millions of these things rotting away in drawers.

In my experience, the vast majority of people who've never used a genuine SAK think that they're horribly overpriced. People are used to buying cheap pocket knives.

Dem

Wow! I think they ooze quality.... The difference between a cheap knockoff and an actual SAK are poles apart.

[Crow]

I have just as same asaklitt pocket knive. It is not so bad quality as most cheap knockoffs. Prize was kind of high aswell. It is kind stiff, but ok. I like the toolload of it. Not the wors out there...

[Dem]

I can't see the point of cheap knockoffs apart from tricking people into thinking they've got a SAK....There must be millions of these things rotting away in drawers.

In my experience, the vast majority of people who've never used a genuine SAK think that they're horribly overpriced. People are used to buying cheap pocket knives.

Dem

Wow! I think they ooze quality.... The difference between a cheap knockoff and an actual SAK are poles apart.

I agree, and adore my CT34. But most people are still shocked when I tell them how much it cost .

Dem

[Cupboard]

well the CTs are among the most expensive SAKs.

I'm planning on going to Clas Ohlson tomorrow because they have a seriously cheap Bahco socket set on clearance at the moment which I hope they still have in stock. Might pick one of these up depending on how flush/mad I'm feeling!