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Greetings from Washington State, USA!
on: November 01, 2015, 04:50:34 PM
I have always been a "closet Victorinox Guy" because I carry a small one on every keychain I own - now about five of them - plus carry a belt mounted 3-1/2" or 4" one when not in the office. (Folks seem to frown on knives at work until they need one)

About ten or fifteen years ago, I got one of them confiscated when the airline rules changed, and got irritated. Then I flew again and lost another. At that point I researched what they were doing with them and found out the state of Oregon (because I flew out of Portland Airport) sold them at auction, by lots. Seemed simple and bid on a couple of lots and was...successful beyond my intent. I didn't understand the bidding process and ended up with 71 knives for $40, of which about half were cheap Chinese but I had nearly thirty Victorinox knives. Over the years I have outfitted my brothers and sisters and their kids with many knives, and lost a few more. I am down to the last eight or so, and they are larger knives (3/5 inches or more) that are all different. I am trying to find out about them for curiosity, but the TimeKeeper was something that someone else might like - I use my knives hard and it seemed a pity to mess it up.

THAT is my story. I have a long and tender relationship with these knives, and just like 'em - like my John Deere tractor, they are mighty fine.

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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #1 on: November 01, 2015, 05:13:48 PM
Welcome mate
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #2 on: November 01, 2015, 05:16:27 PM
Welcome  :cheers: good on ya for passing on the sak love :tu:
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #3 on: November 01, 2015, 06:10:08 PM
Welcome aboard!!


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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #4 on: November 01, 2015, 08:14:19 PM
Hi and welcome :wave:
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #5 on: November 01, 2015, 08:17:13 PM
Howdy from Texas! Welcome!
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #6 on: November 01, 2015, 08:25:32 PM
Welcome   :cheers:
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #7 on: November 02, 2015, 01:38:02 AM
Welcome aboard  :cheers:
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #8 on: November 02, 2015, 02:42:49 AM
Anyone who likes Victorinox is Ok in my book. Welcome to MTO :cheers:
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #9 on: November 02, 2015, 05:29:34 AM
Welcome aboard!
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #10 on: November 02, 2015, 11:58:13 AM
Welcome to the forums. If you haven't already, please visit this web site that should answer most of your  SAK identifying needs.  :salute:

http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #11 on: November 02, 2015, 02:10:05 PM
Welcome bud!
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #12 on: November 02, 2015, 04:36:48 PM
Quote from: tjfly on November 01, 2015, 04:50:34 PM
I have always been a "closet Victorinox Guy" because I carry a small one on every keychain I own - now about five of them - plus carry a belt mounted 3-1/2" or 4" one when not in the office. (Folks seem to frown on knives at work until they need one)

About ten or fifteen years ago, I got one of them confiscated when the airline rules changed, and got irritated. Then I flew again and lost another. At that point I researched what they were doing with them and found out the state of Oregon (because I flew out of Portland Airport) sold them at auction, by lots. Seemed simple and bid on a couple of lots and was...successful beyond my intent. I didn't understand the bidding process and ended up with 71 knives for $40, of which about half were cheap Chinese but I had nearly thirty Victorinox knives. Over the years I have outfitted my brothers and sisters and their kids with many knives, and lost a few more. I am down to the last eight or so, and they are larger knives (3/5 inches or more) that are all different. I am trying to find out about them for curiosity, but the TimeKeeper was something that someone else might like - I use my knives hard and it seemed a pity to mess it up.

THAT is my story. I have a long and tender relationship with these knives, and just like 'em - like my John Deere tractor, they are mighty fine.

That's a very pleasing turn of phrase. :D

Welcome to the forum.  Feel free to ask us anything, show us pics or whatever. :hatsoff:
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #13 on: November 02, 2015, 07:00:45 PM
Greetings and Welcome
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #14 on: November 02, 2015, 07:57:52 PM
welcome mate
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Re: Greetings from Washington State, USA!
Reply #15 on: November 03, 2015, 11:29:26 AM
Greetings.  :cheers:

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