Quote from: magentus on July 07, 2016, 12:48:37 PMQuote from: twiliter on July 07, 2016, 12:37:43 PMQuote from: firiki on July 07, 2016, 11:39:00 AMJust adding two things I like about alox models, they are rugged and they have an old-school simplicity I appreciate greatly.+1 on these two, maybe the biggest factors for me. Much as I hate agreeing with firiki (like a rabbit agreeing with the wolf), they are built well and without actually testing them, they are probably bombproof. The only modification I'd like to see is across the board use of the hollow rivet - best of both worlds as it is comfortable to hold even with a bail, and you can leave it out if you're one of those oddballs who doesn't like a lanyard. (Image removed from quote.) As long as the hollow rivet is up to the task... I wonder why Victorinox stopped using those I like having a lanyard as well as the ability to quickly remove any protrusions from the SAK in a second. The only way to do this is through a hollow rivet.Show contentIs magentus a Moderator now or is the forum's software acting up again?
Quote from: twiliter on July 07, 2016, 12:37:43 PMQuote from: firiki on July 07, 2016, 11:39:00 AMJust adding two things I like about alox models, they are rugged and they have an old-school simplicity I appreciate greatly.+1 on these two, maybe the biggest factors for me. Much as I hate agreeing with firiki (like a rabbit agreeing with the wolf), they are built well and without actually testing them, they are probably bombproof. The only modification I'd like to see is across the board use of the hollow rivet - best of both worlds as it is comfortable to hold even with a bail, and you can leave it out if you're one of those oddballs who doesn't like a lanyard.
Quote from: firiki on July 07, 2016, 11:39:00 AMJust adding two things I like about alox models, they are rugged and they have an old-school simplicity I appreciate greatly.+1 on these two, maybe the biggest factors for me.
Just adding two things I like about alox models, they are rugged and they have an old-school simplicity I appreciate greatly.
The only modification I'd like to see is across the board use of the hollow rivet - best of both worlds as it is comfortable to hold even with a bail, and you can leave it out if you're one of those oddballs who doesn't like a lanyard.
Quote from: twiliter on July 07, 2016, 12:58:19 PMThe other nice thing is the size, the blade is just enough bigger to make it a regular KP tool rather than an occasional one. The bigger opener layer too, not sure if the SD has a higher rivet failure point when prying, but it sure feels like it can handle heavier tasks. Also levering it against alox is less destructive than the 91mm scale materials.Uhh, what's a KP tool, please? I'd say the thicker implements + thicker rivets + thicker scales on 93mm models probably means the can handle some bigger loads than their 91mm cousins though how much bigger I have no idea
The other nice thing is the size, the blade is just enough bigger to make it a regular KP tool rather than an occasional one. The bigger opener layer too, not sure if the SD has a higher rivet failure point when prying, but it sure feels like it can handle heavier tasks. Also levering it against alox is less destructive than the 91mm scale materials.
Quote from: magentus on July 07, 2016, 12:48:37 PMThe only modification I'd like to see is across the board use of the hollow rivet - best of both worlds as it is comfortable to hold even with a bail, and you can leave it out if you're one of those oddballs who doesn't like a lanyard. I actually hated the bail with a vengeance on a previous Wenger SI. It is easy to accidentally close the main blade on the bail, which causes a nice big ding in the edge. I said bad words on more than a couple of occasions because of that freaking bail...
Quote from: Brock O Lee on July 07, 2016, 01:31:25 PMQuote from: magentus on July 07, 2016, 12:48:37 PMThe only modification I'd like to see is across the board use of the hollow rivet - best of both worlds as it is comfortable to hold even with a bail, and you can leave it out if you're one of those oddballs who doesn't like a lanyard. I actually hated the bail with a vengeance on a previous Wenger SI. It is easy to accidentally close the main blade on the bail, which causes a nice big ding in the edge. I said bad words on more than a couple of occasions because of that freaking bail...Then there's that, I have seen bail damage on blades. I'm still OK with the absence of bail/keyring altogether, solves the whole issue for me.
Quote from: twiliter on July 07, 2016, 01:37:17 PMQuote from: Brock O Lee on July 07, 2016, 01:31:25 PMQuote from: magentus on July 07, 2016, 12:48:37 PMThe only modification I'd like to see is across the board use of the hollow rivet - best of both worlds as it is comfortable to hold even with a bail, and you can leave it out if you're one of those oddballs who doesn't like a lanyard. I actually hated the bail with a vengeance on a previous Wenger SI. It is easy to accidentally close the main blade on the bail, which causes a nice big ding in the edge. I said bad words on more than a couple of occasions because of that freaking bail...Then there's that, I have seen bail damage on blades. I'm still OK with the absence of bail/keyring altogether, solves the whole issue for me. I think the hollow rivet looks pretty, for some reason. Two solid rivets and one hollow one.. I think it is a nice detail. Same goes for the WK (WaffenKontroll) stamps on the older models, I really like that. It all gives the knife so much more character (Image removed from quote.)But I do prefer the hollow rivet without the bail. The knife looks more elegant without the bail.
Quote from: firiki on July 07, 2016, 01:09:45 PMQuote from: twiliter on July 07, 2016, 12:58:19 PMThe other nice thing is the size, the blade is just enough bigger to make it a regular KP tool rather than an occasional one. The bigger opener layer too, not sure if the SD has a higher rivet failure point when prying, but it sure feels like it can handle heavier tasks. Also levering it against alox is less destructive than the 91mm scale materials.Uhh, what's a KP tool, please? I'd say the thicker implements + thicker rivets + thicker scales on 93mm models probably means the can handle some bigger loads than their 91mm cousins though how much bigger I have no idea KP = kitchen patrol, or food prep. I'm not testing the rivet theory to failure either, I like my SAKs too much to kill them. I think they gave up on the hollow rivets because the liner KR mount is easier to manufacture, but it could be something else entirely. Congrats on your Modhood Mags, I'll try to toe the line!
Quote from: twiliter on July 07, 2016, 01:35:08 PMQuote from: firiki on July 07, 2016, 01:09:45 PMQuote from: twiliter on July 07, 2016, 12:58:19 PMThe other nice thing is the size, the blade is just enough bigger to make it a regular KP tool rather than an occasional one. The bigger opener layer too, not sure if the SD has a higher rivet failure point when prying, but it sure feels like it can handle heavier tasks. Also levering it against alox is less destructive than the 91mm scale materials.Uhh, what's a KP tool, please? I'd say the thicker implements + thicker rivets + thicker scales on 93mm models probably means the can handle some bigger loads than their 91mm cousins though how much bigger I have no idea KP = kitchen patrol, or food prep. I'm not testing the rivet theory to failure either, I like my SAKs too much to kill them. I think they gave up on the hollow rivets because the liner KR mount is easier to manufacture, but it could be something else entirely. Congrats on your Modhood Mags, I'll try to toe the line! Thanks Twilizzle No special treatment now....
Quote from: firiki on July 07, 2016, 01:01:17 PMQuote from: magentus on July 07, 2016, 12:48:37 PMQuote from: twiliter on July 07, 2016, 12:37:43 PMQuote from: firiki on July 07, 2016, 11:39:00 AMJust adding two things I like about alox models, they are rugged and they have an old-school simplicity I appreciate greatly.+1 on these two, maybe the biggest factors for me. Much as I hate agreeing with firiki (like a rabbit agreeing with the wolf), they are built well and without actually testing them, they are probably bombproof. The only modification I'd like to see is across the board use of the hollow rivet - best of both worlds as it is comfortable to hold even with a bail, and you can leave it out if you're one of those oddballs who doesn't like a lanyard. (Image removed from quote.) As long as the hollow rivet is up to the task... I wonder why Victorinox stopped using those I like having a lanyard as well as the ability to quickly remove any protrusions from the SAK in a second. The only way to do this is through a hollow rivet.Show contentIs magentus a Moderator now or is the forum's software acting up again?I am a moderator now firiki
Mags is a Mod now?! Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk
Yeah, there is that. a piece of twine through the rivet works quite well too and then no dings!
Quote from: Monrogue on July 07, 2016, 03:26:30 PMMags is a Mod now?! Sent from my SM-G920R4 using TapatalkRun!Congrats Mags!
Quote from: ducttapetech on July 07, 2016, 03:37:54 PMQuote from: Monrogue on July 07, 2016, 03:26:30 PMMags is a Mod now?! Sent from my SM-G920R4 using TapatalkRun!Congrats Mags!I was like, "Oh @#$#!" and then I was like, "it's ok, Mags is cool"Sent from my SM-G920R4 using Tapatalk
Quote from: Monrogue on July 07, 2016, 03:50:43 PMQuote from: ducttapetech on July 07, 2016, 03:37:54 PMQuote from: Monrogue on July 07, 2016, 03:26:30 PMMags is a Mod now?! Sent from my SM-G920R4 using TapatalkRun!Congrats Mags!I was like, "Oh @#$#!" and then I was like, "it's ok, Mags is cool"Sent from my SM-G920R4 using TapatalkLOL! I used to think the samething about JD, then everytime I turn around he threatens to ban me, again. LOL!Nate
Quote from: ducttapetech on July 07, 2016, 03:59:26 PMQuote from: Monrogue on July 07, 2016, 03:50:43 PMQuote from: ducttapetech on July 07, 2016, 03:37:54 PMQuote from: Monrogue on July 07, 2016, 03:26:30 PMMags is a Mod now?! Sent from my SM-G920R4 using TapatalkRun!Congrats Mags!I was like, "Oh @#$#!" and then I was like, "it's ok, Mags is cool"Sent from my SM-G920R4 using TapatalkLOL! I used to think the samething about JD, then everytime I turn around he threatens to ban me, again. LOL!NateDon't make me come round there!
This is all getting very much off topic!Where are the MODS
Quote from: Monrogue on July 07, 2016, 03:50:43 PMQuote from: ducttapetech on July 07, 2016, 03:37:54 PMQuote from: Monrogue on July 07, 2016, 03:26:30 PMMags is a Mod now?! Sent from my SM-G920R4 using TapatalkRun!Congrats Mags!I was like, "Oh @#$#!" and then I was like, "it's ok, Mags is cool"Sent from my SM-G920R4 using TapatalkI was cool, and then they made me do that Jason Bourne trauma treatment and now I am Modgentus. Who knows what I'll do....
Quote from: glenfiddich1983 on July 07, 2016, 04:04:52 PMThis is all getting very much off topic!Where are the MODS Keep on topic please everyone!What is on your toast please ZMan?
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