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What to do with 93mm "First Mate"

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de Offline lowtech

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What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
on: November 30, 2014, 07:51:56 PM
I do look out for old alox "Donors" so I can have a go at modding.
Sometimes I go a bit over the top and bid more than I should or get something I am not sure is modding material.

I have bought an Red Alox,Old Cross First mate.
It is one with brass liners and no Keyring.
Tools are:
Cap lifter/Screwdriver (no PAT marking) / pruner blade
Saw
Mainblade w. 4 line VSSR tang stamp, no backside stamp / Marlin Spike
All tools except for tha blade are fine. The blade though is only as big as the Marlin spike.

Can someone date the knife?
Is it rare and should I pass it on to a Collector to replace teh balde and retire it?
Shall I send it in to Victorinox to have the blade replaced and make it a user?
Or shall I send it to one of our Modders to make some nice Custom out of it?

I am not sure how rare it is, but am sure it is rare enough that I should not have a go at it.

Yes, I will post pictures.

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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #1 on: November 30, 2014, 08:45:13 PM
Send it to me, I'll replace the blade and use it.  :pok:  :pok:  :)

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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #2 on: November 30, 2014, 09:46:11 PM
If you send something in return, I might consider that.  ;)
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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #3 on: November 30, 2014, 10:11:48 PM
What does that wink mean? Are you having me on?  :pok:

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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #4 on: November 30, 2014, 10:23:46 PM
No no no, send it to me. :)


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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #5 on: December 01, 2014, 10:31:42 AM
Zoidberg, I can imagine trading it.

But nonetheless I´d like to know a bit more about it.
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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #6 on: December 01, 2014, 10:37:10 AM
I also volunteer for sending to me.  :D
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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #7 on: December 01, 2014, 10:44:37 AM
Sweet as brother, let me know if you decide to let it go.  :tu:

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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #8 on: December 01, 2014, 12:23:04 PM

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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #9 on: December 01, 2014, 01:50:00 PM
Oh, it is quite a bit different i n condition... But that one is very nice!
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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #10 on: December 02, 2014, 09:46:16 PM
Here are some pics of what I call "The double Marlin Spike"



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Opinions, suggestions? (apart from the usual offers of proper disposal... ;) )
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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #11 on: December 02, 2014, 09:52:53 PM
It's a pen blade now.  No problem there......  ;)
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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #12 on: December 02, 2014, 10:02:39 PM
I'd send it in for a new blade. Then through it in my pocket for a user


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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #13 on: December 02, 2014, 11:01:19 PM
So sad what was done to that blade. It doesn't look like over sharping from use either. It looks like they wanted that shape? Weird?

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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #14 on: December 02, 2014, 11:12:36 PM
Id send that back to Victorinox for repair/upgrade. 
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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #15 on: December 03, 2014, 09:38:37 AM
Thanks for your opinions, Guys!
I think I´ll ship it home to Switzerland and see what they can do. I will keep you updated.
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Re: What to do with 93mm "First Mate"
Reply #16 on: December 03, 2014, 11:04:23 AM
That's one hell of a used SAK!  :tu:
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