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Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.

nz Offline Sawl Goodman

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Early in the year I was searching for an SAK to replace one lost years ago. I found myself here - and have lurked and learned and ahh acquired ever since. I've come forward to acknowledge your extensive collective knowledge (thanks!), and to contribute where I can. Thank you for your friendly forum!

I seem to be attracted to small mass produced items of usefulness, ingenuity, and fine craftsmanship. SAKs have all of these qualities and are my current interest. There appears to be one for every occasion, every place, every budget, every personality. You can even make, or have made, custom builds to fulfill a specialized taste. Amazing. Today I've been carrying my stalwart Victorinox Handyman that's pretty much a constant, although it's not really my favourite model. That's another story!

I just bought a Spartan Lite and plan to write about it sometime. Ditto my other SAKs.

Please pardon my cheesy username. I love the character and I'm afraid the name was begging. I couldn't help myself, arrrrgh!

Cheers!
Rambler


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #1 on: December 16, 2017, 09:15:27 PM
Kia ora Sawl.   :cheers:   Where abouts are you at?


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #2 on: December 16, 2017, 09:40:37 PM
Hey! Another Aotearoan! Tēnā koe, zoidberg! I'm in North Otago. Where are you?
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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #3 on: December 16, 2017, 09:55:20 PM
I'm in Canterbury. Syncop8r is up in Motueka. We have got a few others in the North Island too.


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #4 on: December 16, 2017, 10:23:54 PM
I lived in Christchurch for a long time. Fled from post-earthquake dramas.

Great to see there's few of us kiwis here! :tu:
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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #5 on: December 16, 2017, 10:31:03 PM
Yeah we bailed after the Feb one.


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #6 on: December 16, 2017, 10:47:16 PM
Welcome aboard SG !   :cheers:


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #7 on: December 16, 2017, 10:48:49 PM
Greeting and welcome. 
Esse Quam Videri


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #8 on: December 16, 2017, 11:00:30 PM
Yeah we bailed after the Feb one.
Lest we forget. So many more of us can count our blessings.
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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #9 on: December 16, 2017, 11:01:57 PM
Cheers, SteveC and Aloha! Nice to be here. :)
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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #10 on: December 16, 2017, 11:32:21 PM
Great to have another Zealander :D Welcome to :MTO: :cheers:


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #11 on: December 16, 2017, 11:38:53 PM
Hello!
:waving:

And welcome.


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #12 on: December 17, 2017, 12:35:34 AM
Thanks, Poncho and Mechanickal. Hope you're both been having great days. :)
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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #13 on: December 17, 2017, 02:15:39 PM
Howdy, Sawl. And welcome!


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #14 on: December 17, 2017, 02:26:49 PM
Welcome aboard, Sawl! I feel like we're neighbors, given the proximity  :cheers:


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #15 on: December 17, 2017, 04:17:17 PM
Everybody from the land of the Hobbit is welcome here.
Nice to have you aboard!!  :salute:
My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

SAKs: Bantam, Executive, Ambassador, Minichamp, Classic Alox, Champion, Farmer, Explorer, Swisschamp, Golf Tool, Wenger Champ, EVO 52, Pocket Tool Chest


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #16 on: December 17, 2017, 08:46:58 PM
Early in the year I was searching for an SAK to replace one lost years ago. I found myself here - and have lurked and learned and ahh acquired ever since. I've come forward to acknowledge your extensive collective knowledge (thanks!), and to contribute where I can. Thank you for your friendly forum!

I seem to be attracted to small mass produced items of usefulness, ingenuity, and fine craftsmanship. SAKs have all of these qualities and are my current interest. There appears to be one for every occasion, every place, every budget, every personality. You can even make, or have made, custom builds to fulfill a specialized taste. Amazing. Today I've been carrying my stalwart Victorinox Handyman that's pretty much a constant, although it's not really my favourite model. That's another story!

I just bought a Spartan Lite and plan to write about it sometime. Ditto my other SAKs.

Please pardon my cheesy username. I love the character and I'm afraid the name was begging. I couldn't help myself, arrrrgh!

Cheers!

Great name!  Now to become a fully initiated SWISS ARMY KNIGHT!   :cheers:
“All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence, and then success is sure.” - Mark Twain


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #17 on: December 19, 2017, 08:20:07 AM
Howdy, Sawl. And welcome!
Thanks, and greetings in return! Nice to meet you, Nix. See you in the home of Knights! :salute:

Welcome aboard, Sawl! I feel like we're neighbors, given the proximity  :cheers:
Thanks an0n. Good to meet you! Cool, you in NZ too? I'd believe it. Lots of Filipinos here. I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with some. Great people, very hard working.

 :tu: your avatar. Where's it from?

 
Everybody from the land of the Hobbit is welcome here.
Nice to have you aboard!!  :salute:
Thanks, Peacent. Greetings in return!

Hey... how come you have so many SAKs in your signature (I stopped counting at 63) and you're NOT a Swiss Army Knight?? :-\


Great name!  Now to become a fully initiated SWISS ARMY KNIGHT!   :cheers:
Gracias, Señor! I do like a knife with a corkscrew. Full of tradition. Can also keep you full of wine... :drink:

Swiss Army Knight? I'll try to be worthy!
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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #18 on: December 19, 2017, 12:17:59 PM
Welcome aboard  :tu:


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #19 on: December 19, 2017, 02:08:08 PM

Thanks, Peacent. Greetings in return!

Hey... how come you have so many SAKs in your signature (I stopped counting at 63) and you're NOT a Swiss Army Knight?? :-\



I don't opt for many badges, really, and I never liked the idea of being a Knight of anything. It's absurd, I know, but I just am a weirdo in many things  :D

I look forward for pics of your SAKs and tools hopefully with your precious country in the background!   :salute:
My toys:

MTs: Surge (2x), Skeletool CX, Rebar, Blast, Fuse, Micra, Squirt (3x), Wave, Crunch, Mini, Spirit (2x), Pro Scout, MP700 (2x), Diesel, Powerlock, PowerPlier (2x), PocketPowerPlier, Blacktip , ST6 (2x), 5WR, A100

SAKs: Bantam, Executive, Ambassador, Minichamp, Classic Alox, Champion, Farmer, Explorer, Swisschamp, Golf Tool, Wenger Champ, EVO 52, Pocket Tool Chest


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #20 on: December 19, 2017, 05:00:27 PM


Welcome aboard, Sawl! I feel like we're neighbors, given the proximity  :cheers:
Thanks an0n. Good to meet you! Cool, you in NZ too? I'd believe it. Lots of Filipinos here. I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with some. Great people, very hard working.

 :tu: your avatar. Where's it from?


Nah, I'm here in the Philippines. But looking at the map, it seems like we're just nearby.


I got my avatar randomly thanks to Google search  :D


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #21 on: December 19, 2017, 05:08:16 PM
welcome  :cheers:


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #22 on: December 19, 2017, 05:26:12 PM
Everybody from the land of the Hobbit is welcome here.
Nice to have you aboard!!  :salute:

+1

 :cheers: :tu:

We'll be calling you soon.

 8) 8)
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I don't have OCD, I have OCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.

I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.

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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #23 on: December 19, 2017, 11:14:09 PM
Welcome home to :MTO:
Where you can try to stop buying, but you will never leave.   :cheers:
BUCK: X-Tract, 360
GERBER: Clutch, Shortcut, Dime*, DimE*, Octane & Crucial FAST
MP600 NN, CentreDrive, Grappler
Diesel*, Nickle*, Bullrush, MP600 BN, Flik & MP600DET* all in BO
LEATHERMAN: Skeletool, Style PS, CS, ES* & Style*, Juice S2(X2), SC2, C2, Pro, XE6
Crunch, MTO Style CS, Sideclip, BO Kick*
SOG: PowerAccess, Blacktip*, HD PPP
VICTORINOX: SwissTool Std, X(CS), & RS all with red logo, Spirit XBS
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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #24 on: December 21, 2017, 09:38:21 AM

I don't opt for many badges, really, and I never liked the idea of being a Knight of anything. It's absurd, I know, but I just am a weirdo in many things  :D

I look forward for pics of your SAKs and tools hopefully with your precious country in the background!   :salute:

lol. One weirdo to another! 8)

I only have a few SAKs and one super cheap multitool, so there's not much to show. Also, I'm looking forward to getting some photography lessons here!

Nah, I'm here in the Philippines. But looking at the map, it seems like we're just nearby.
There's quite a Pinoy presence here. You should come on over if you get a chance. :)

welcome  :cheers:
Nice to meet you, Zed. How's your day been? 8)

We'll be calling you soon.

 8) 8)
:gimme:
Got some mischief planned, huh? :police:

It'll be a pleasure to meet you, Mr pfrsantos.

Welcome home to :MTO:
Where you can try to stop buying, but you will never leave.   :cheers:
Hi MusicMen! Are there several of you? Like an entire band??

There must be a door somewhere? :sa:
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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #25 on: December 21, 2017, 01:04:02 PM
Welcome Sawl!  :cheers:


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #26 on: December 21, 2017, 01:11:04 PM
(...)
We'll be calling you soon.

 8) 8)
:gimme:
Got some mischief planned, huh? :police:

It'll be a pleasure to meet you, Mr pfrsantos.

(...)

More like some mischief accomplished...

 :whistle:

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It is just a matter of time before they add the word “Syndrome” after my last name.

I don't have OCD, I have OCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ.

I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous.

Eff the ineffable, scrut the inscrutable.

IYCRTYSWTMTFOT



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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #27 on: December 21, 2017, 07:42:32 PM
Welcome Sawl!  :cheers:
Hey Sycop8r! I was warned about you upthread ;) Good to meet you. How's Mot going this summer? 8)
Rambler


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Reply #28 on: December 21, 2017, 08:54:35 PM
Welcome Sawl!  :cheers:
Hey Sycop8r! I was warned about you upthread ;) Good to meet you. How's Mot going this summer? 8)
Unusually dry. It hasn't properly rained since October.
How's it going there?


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Re: Hello, Multitool world! Greetings from sunny New Zealand.
Reply #29 on: December 22, 2017, 06:39:05 AM
More like some mischief accomplished...

 :whistle:
:like:
You need some laundering done? I can help hide that collection for you, no problem. Reasonable fees! :D
Rambler


 

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