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Xmas Present (2020)
on: November 02, 2020, 10:23:08 PM
Ok. So;

Mrs Surge posed the ultimate question  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh What would you like for Xmas  ::)

This got me thinking (we've all been there  :think: )

I love my PX but would REALLY like something old skool (Boker Sportmesser etc.) So, where do I go  :-\

It MUST be UK friendly, otherwise it'll just stay home.

It doesn't really need scissors (but would be nice) and no thicker than an FX (give or take) as for the saw... :dunno:

It will only open the occasional beer (what with me being tee-total an' all  :whistle: )

I really like the classic "boy scout/camp" type knife (wood scales) so I'm not sure I have "much" choice  :shrug:

Am I just talking myself into the Boker or, does anyone know anyone that could do a proper custom job  :pok:

If it helps https://heinnie.com/boker-sportmesser-oak

Your views are welcome.... :facepalm:

It will be a user and no; I don't want the PXmas!
« Last Edit: November 02, 2020, 10:31:10 PM by SurgeUk »
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #1 on: November 02, 2020, 10:38:56 PM
Quote from: SurgeUk on November 02, 2020, 10:23:08 PM
Ok. So;

Mrs Surge posed the ultimate question  :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh What would you like for Xmas  ::)

This got me thinking (we've all been there  :think: )

I love my PX but would REALLY like something old skool (Boker Sportmesser etc.) So, where do I go  :-\

It MUST be UK friendly, otherwise it'll just stay home.

It doesn't really need scissors (but would be nice) and no thicker than an FX (give or take) as for the saw... :dunno:

It will only open the occasional beer (what with me being tee-total an' all  :whistle: )

I really like the classic "boy scout/camp" type knife (wood scales) so I'm not sure I have "much" choice  :shrug:

Am I just talking myself into the Boker or, does anyone know anyone that could do a proper custom job  :pok:

If it helps https://heinnie.com/boker-sportmesser-oak

Your views are welcome.... :facepalm:

It will be a user and no; I don't want the PXmas!

Spartan Wood or Hiker Wood (if you want a saw) come to mind

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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #2 on: November 02, 2020, 10:57:29 PM
Quote from: Simon_Templar on November 02, 2020, 10:38:56 PM
Spartan Wood or Hiker Wood (if you want a saw) come to mind
I've seen them both but they're not really "present" worthy (it's not my money  :rofl: )

I want the whole hand down to the grandkids sort of thing (3x the price seems to be where I'm looking)

Proper "Old School" with the bail and solid hardwood scales etc.

I have SAK's and not feeling the love (design yes, not the love)  :dunno:

(I'm getting the Boker, aren't I.. ::) )
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #3 on: November 02, 2020, 11:03:59 PM
Well here’s what will be sitting in a box probably under the bed till Xmas, I might see the sheath and zipper pull because it will be coming with other gifts but the sak will be coming on it’s own and I know that I won’t see till Xmas!
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #4 on: November 02, 2020, 11:08:16 PM
Quote from: MadPlumbarian on November 02, 2020, 11:03:59 PM
Well here’s what will be sitting in a box probably under the bed till Xmas, I might see the sheath and zipper pull because it will be coming with other gifts but the sak will be coming on it’s own and I know that I won’t see till Xmas!
JR
It will be like a living hell... >:D :pok: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #5 on: November 02, 2020, 11:13:00 PM
Boker is an excellent choice.

Hartkopf is another good’un.

https://heinnie.com/hartkopf-military-folder


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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #6 on: November 02, 2020, 11:14:48 PM
 :iagree: that Hartkopf is great!
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #7 on: November 02, 2020, 11:27:01 PM
Have you checked out the Boker City Tech Tools? Good SAK-a-likes.
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #8 on: November 02, 2020, 11:33:16 PM
Quote from: SurgeUk on November 02, 2020, 11:08:16 PM
It will be like a living hell... >:D :pok: :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Oh it already is, since I watched her ordered all three items and will be here in a few days.. :dd:
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #9 on: November 02, 2020, 11:56:39 PM
 :b2t:
Before this descends into a thread about some VERY nice knives (that I might yet buy myself  :facepalm: )

I want a proper "Old School" (but modern build) Scout type Knife with the bail and solid hardwood scales etc.

I really don't want another SAK PX/FX that I already have (and love  :tu: )

I'll not use it for heavy stuff; just the pleasure of owning and sitting in the garden, struggling to open a beer with.

However, it WILL be used (albeit lightly) and then passed down (after the I'm pushing up the daisys, hopefully!)

 :cheers: :drink:
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #10 on: November 03, 2020, 12:14:28 AM
Quote from: SurgeUk on November 02, 2020, 11:56:39 PM
:b2t:
Before this descends into a thread about some VERY nice knives (that I might yet buy myself  :facepalm: )

I want a proper "Old School" (but modern build) Scout type Knife with the bail and solid hardwood scales etc.

I really don't want another SAK PX/FX that I already have (and love  :tu: )

I'll not use it for heavy stuff; just the pleasure of owning and sitting in the garden, struggling to open a beer with.

However, it WILL be used (albeit lightly) and then passed down (after the I'm pushing up the daisys, hopefully!)

 :cheers: :drink:

Looks like you already made up your mind, the Böker it is.  However, if it's more about the pleasure of owning it and using it in private (as opposed to carrying it in public), have you considered the Vic Wine Master? It's just superb; I love using it and am sure the next generation will as well. Admittedly, it's not something you want to get caught with in the UK. But for your garden scenario it would just be perfect (it has a bottle opener as well ;))

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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #11 on: November 03, 2020, 12:18:33 AM
To me, the Boker is really bad value for the money. It's around $150 (Delrin)-175 (wood) or more (stag) in my neck of the woods, and $205 in yours. You have a heavier knife, fewer tools, and identical steel for that much. I gave up my search, given how SAKs are better, and you can get hardly-used Spartans for less than ten bucks. There is a Phillips screwdriver version that was made in really small numbers, once in the '50s; and then again in the 1980s. Those are even more costly, but are the one I'm after, since unlike the Spartan, you can't handle a common #2 with the Boker, even as expensive as it is.

There is a Chinese-made Magnum version from Boker with Rosewood scales; that runs about $20. It's just got four blades, and nothing backside.   Colonial made a Girl Scout Knife about 10 years ago for their 100th anniversary also; available in rosewood and green-dyed wood scales. It's a pretty good quality knife. I have an imitation stag version made for Ideal Tools.
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #12 on: November 03, 2020, 12:22:39 AM
This is probably not posh enough, and you probably hate the fork thing, but it's an option!
Main selling point is of course the m390 blade which should cut a zillion times longer than a Victorinox blade before needing sharpening. And the micarta scales, which are, to quote Borat, "very nice."

https://www.knivesandtools.de/de/pt/-mkm-malga-6-natural-canvas-micarta-mp06-nc-taschenmesser.htm

Are you set on a penknife with multiple odds and ends? Cos there are a number of really nice UK legal slipjoints out there, Lionsteel Thrill, MKM Fara, Fox Libar/Livri, Viper Dan etc, all of which are great companions for a Vic and come in various wood finishes.

Correction: lionsteel Bestman has wooden scales, Thrill is aluminium
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #13 on: November 03, 2020, 12:47:22 AM
The Boker is a gorgeous knife and definitely heirloom worthy IMHO.
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #14 on: November 03, 2020, 12:48:53 AM
Also, if there are other options popping up, remember there is always next year's birthday and Christmas to keep in mind for your lovely lady for future suggestions.
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Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #15 on: November 03, 2020, 09:33:25 AM
Quote from: SurgeUk on November 02, 2020, 11:56:39 PM
:b2t:
Before this descends into a thread about some VERY nice knives (that I might yet buy myself  :facepalm: )

I want a proper "Old School" (but modern build) Scout type Knife with the bail and solid hardwood scales etc.

I really don't want another SAK PX/FX that I already have (and love  :tu: )

I'll not use it for heavy stuff; just the pleasure of owning and sitting in the garden, struggling to open a beer with.

However, it WILL be used (albeit lightly) and then passed down (after the I'm pushing up the daisys, hopefully!)

 :cheers: :drink:
Boker then. Wood and bail.

Only other I can think of off the top of my head is a Nontron 6 Piece Navette. Lighter colour boxwood scales, nicely decorated with scorch marks.


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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #16 on: November 03, 2020, 03:24:58 PM
Quote from: Storm on November 03, 2020, 12:48:53 AM
Also, if there are other options popping up, remember there is always next year's birthday and Christmas to keep in mind for your lovely lady for future suggestions.
She is not thanking you for this (I am though  :rofl: )
They don't like it up 'em!
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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #17 on: November 03, 2020, 05:44:18 PM
Quote from: SurgeUk on November 03, 2020, 03:24:58 PM
She is not thanking you for this (I am though  :rofl: )

Take a look in the Trad folders being carried today thread.

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Re: Xmas Present (2020)
Reply #18 on: November 08, 2020, 04:56:52 AM
Quote from: SurgeUk on November 03, 2020, 03:24:58 PM
She is not thanking you for this (I am though  :rofl: )

Meh, shes 13,000km away. I'll suffer the displeasure if it means you get more shiny things  :tu:
To quote Lord Farqhard in Shrek , "it is a sacrifice I am wiling to make"  :D
"Do what you can, with what you have, where you are "
Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Cadet and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a SAK, duct tape, and paperclip, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo  of 84 and 85 mm Swiss Army Knives (and Wengers) for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of the 111mm sak for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Join the brave and happy few, who choose a different path. Enter on the boulevard of broken dreams.

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