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Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
on: February 01, 2015, 11:21:00 PM
I've been bit by the Alox bug,well at least a little bit.

So my question to all of the truly rabid Alox fans is; Where do you find the colored Alox Farmers,such as the blue and purple?

Is it a matter of scouring the internet or is there some other method of obtaining these colorful Alox Farmers.

Don't worry,I'll keep your secret safe from other Alox fanatics.LOL.
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #1 on: February 01, 2015, 11:57:20 PM
Farmer colors are a bit difficult.

The purple one was a limited run and only 37 pieces were made in May 2010 so it would be a hard task to pry one out of the hands of a collector. ;) And if, then at crazy prices.

This might help: http://swissknives.info/alox-special-run-overview/

Same for the most other colors. Blue and red Farmers were released again last year for the German market but it was a short run and I don't think they are available anymore. None of my links work anymore but here's the relevant thread from back then.
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,51740.msg878088.html#msg878088


Orange was available in the US by Cutleryshoppe but it's also sold out.
http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/victorinox08241281rus2farmer-orangealox91mm-cutleryshoppeexclusive.aspx

Only easy one is a the black Farmer from Italy. http://www.ebay.com/itm/351134336854
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #2 on: February 02, 2015, 12:08:19 AM
Thanks brother for your post and the numerous links.

I really didn't know the purple Farmer was such a limited run.

I was paying attention when the orange Farmers were released and managed to buy them.I also found the Italian dealer and ordered the black farmer,which I received a month ago.

It appears that I may have a chance,although slim, to buy a blue one but the purple seems almost impossible at this point.

Thanks again.
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #3 on: February 02, 2015, 02:40:14 AM
Alox Farmers.   :D

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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #4 on: February 02, 2015, 03:01:19 AM
Those colors are very cool.

I just started collecting Alox a few months ago and I've been fortunate to be able to collect the silver,black,red and orange Farmers.

I know in any endeavor,especially collecting,that patience is important but sometimes difficult.
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #5 on: February 02, 2015, 06:03:31 AM
I started buying SAKs occasionally back in the 1970s, and started seriously collecting them about 15 years ago.
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #6 on: February 02, 2015, 09:05:26 AM
I regularly find coloured Alox models on ebay, not exactly cheap though.
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #7 on: February 02, 2015, 10:54:14 AM
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #8 on: February 02, 2015, 03:02:02 PM
I only have a few....


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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #9 on: February 02, 2015, 05:22:21 PM
I had a ltd edition green farmer once. I was going to sell it. Then wifey took a shine to it.  :facepalm:
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #10 on: February 02, 2015, 06:45:03 PM
I have a few, but then, it's really the only model of SAK I actively collect. ;)

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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #11 on: February 02, 2015, 06:50:03 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on February 02, 2015, 06:45:03 PM
I have a few, but then, it's really the only model of SAK I actively collect. ;)


Wow! When I grow up I wanna be just like you!  :D

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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #12 on: February 02, 2015, 07:09:46 PM
I only have one, this green common?

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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #13 on: February 02, 2015, 07:14:08 PM
Quote from: shark_za on February 02, 2015, 07:09:46 PM
I only have one, this green common?



Nope, not common outside of South Africa. ;) But you guys do have a wide selection of colors not available to the rest of the world.
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #14 on: February 02, 2015, 07:27:04 PM
Thanks to Stan the man!
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #15 on: February 02, 2015, 10:01:50 PM
Quote from: SAK Guy on February 02, 2015, 03:02:02 PM
I only have a few....
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This blue is an absolute killer.IMHO the best color that I've personally seen.

OMG not another obsession.LOL.
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #16 on: February 02, 2015, 11:38:19 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on February 02, 2015, 06:45:03 PM
I have a few, but then, it's really the only model of SAK I actively collect. ;)


Wow! Crazy collection man :D

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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #17 on: February 02, 2015, 11:42:08 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on February 02, 2015, 06:45:03 PM
I have a few, but then, it's really the only model of SAK I actively collect. ;)

awesome collection! I'm sad I found out about alox too
late :(
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #18 on: February 02, 2015, 11:45:56 PM
Quote from: papercut on February 02, 2015, 10:54:14 AM
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Actually they are. Most of those with solid colors are early pieces from SwissBianco.
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Re: Where To Look For Alox Farmers ?
Reply #19 on: February 02, 2015, 11:46:43 PM
Quote from: Mr. Whippy on February 02, 2015, 06:45:03 PM
I have a few, but then, it's really the only model of SAK I actively collect. ;)


Nice!   :cheers:
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