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Vic First Mate
on: February 28, 2009, 08:33:57 PM
I've never been much of a SAK guy, but this thing is absolutely breathtaking! 8)

Hard to believe it was in Korea just a week or so ago, where bren10man discovered it. Then after a brief layover in Felinevet's shop, it arrived to me here in Boondockville, half a world away. Thanks guys!





Check out that marlin spike! I love how they cut away part of the alox scale for it to fit. (speaking of fit, the cutout is contoured perfectly to match the curve of the spike)





And brass liners!! :ahhh  How long has it been since Vic produced brass liners?? ???
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #1 on: February 28, 2009, 08:36:33 PM
That is awesome I want one!
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #2 on: February 28, 2009, 08:41:04 PM
In order to be certain of having the right tool for every job.........one must first acquire a lot of tools

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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #3 on: February 28, 2009, 08:54:54 PM
That is gorgeous!  :drool:

The brass liners are a real nice touch aren't they.
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #4 on: February 28, 2009, 08:56:14 PM
I remember seeing a bunch of them in a Surplus store on Youge St. in Toronto . I recall wondering what they were for . I had a couple of red Pioneers with brass liners back then .

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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #5 on: February 28, 2009, 09:25:14 PM
Damn :drool:

Now that's one tool you've got Bob, that I want :gimme:
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #6 on: February 28, 2009, 09:31:40 PM
 :o You sure are making it hard on us still waiting for our turn!  :ahhh

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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #7 on: February 28, 2009, 10:44:50 PM
I must have that knife.

It's not really optional. I will have it.

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Reply #8 on: February 28, 2009, 10:47:29 PM
Quote from: Nomad on February 28, 2009, 10:44:50 PM
I must have that knife.

It's not really optional. I will have it.
I'll help you kill Bob for it >:D, then we can draw up a rota over who get's it and when :think:
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #9 on: February 28, 2009, 10:56:40 PM
You're the mod, you can get his IP yeah? that should narrow down our search a bit,
I've only got one contact in the US, and he's more of an information peddler than a thug, so we might have to handle Bob personally.

Then it's just a matter of over-the-boarder into Canada to deal with Def, and we're all rich men.

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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #10 on: February 28, 2009, 10:57:30 PM
 :drool: That is just very very very nice Bob :o There is just something about it that..............

Well I can't explain it it is just nice :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #11 on: February 28, 2009, 10:58:54 PM
Quote from: Nomad on February 28, 2009, 10:56:40 PM
You're the mod, you can get his IP yeah? that should narrow down our search a bit,
I've only got one contact in the US, and he's more of an information peddler than a thug, so we might have to handle Bob personally.

Then it's just a matter of over-the-boarder into Canada to deal with Def, and we're all rich men.

Not wishing the demise of Bob ::) :D but couldn't you just go to the map in his profile and get a very good idea where he lives :think: :D
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #12 on: February 28, 2009, 10:59:44 PM
Quote from: Nomad on February 28, 2009, 10:56:40 PM
You're the mod, you can get his IP yeah? that should narrow down our search a bit,
I've only got one contact in the US, and he's more of an information peddler than a thug, so we might have to handle Bob personally.

Then it's just a matter of over-the-boarder into Canada to deal with Def, and we're all rich men.
Sounds easy, of course we still need a scapegoat :think: I nominate Ben unless you can think of anyone else ??? :D
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #13 on: February 28, 2009, 11:01:58 PM
Works for me,

Once he's locked up, We'll pick up his lonely missus in our jet on the way back.

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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #14 on: February 28, 2009, 11:26:03 PM
Quote from: Nomad on February 28, 2009, 11:01:58 PM
Works for me,

Once he's locked up, We'll pick up his lonely missus in our jet on the way back.

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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #15 on: February 28, 2009, 11:38:36 PM
Quote from: Benner on February 28, 2009, 11:26:03 PM
Quote from: Nomad on February 28, 2009, 11:01:58 PM
Works for me,

Once he's locked up, We'll pick up his lonely missus in our jet on the way back.

You can have her now.

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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #16 on: March 01, 2009, 12:14:53 AM
 :drool: :drool: :drool:
I can't wait for mine to arrive.... it probably will take longer because I don't live in the US...
I go check my mail box now  :D .... nothing .... maybe tomorow.
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #17 on: March 01, 2009, 01:07:34 AM
So somebody tell me about this beauty please. :)

How old might it be? Were there many produced? Is it still commonly available?

I demand answers! >:( :D
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #18 on: March 01, 2009, 01:13:54 AM
 :ahhh You heard Bob some of you Swissites tell him something :pok: :D
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #19 on: March 01, 2009, 01:38:55 AM
Great looking knife :)
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #20 on: March 01, 2009, 04:44:14 AM
Quote from: J-sews on March 01, 2009, 01:07:34 AM
So somebody tell me about this beauty please. :)

How old might it be? Were there many produced? Is it still commonly available?

I demand answers! >:( :D

Congratulations on your purchase!!!   :climber:

I am pleased someone is pleased.  That was the intent, to share in the "Comstock Load" I found a month ago.....

http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=First+Mate+Victorinox

http://www.smartknives.com/Victorinox-Knives/Victorinox-First-Mate.htm

Anyways, felinevet told me via phone call we had recently they were discontinued around 1985 he thinks.  The box certainly would give one that impression as the new SAK Vic boxes are now silver, even for here overseas.  Before the silver box, there was a plain red box, then the crimson box you have.

Also, felinevet told me these were never sold or distributed in the US market.  Hence, I suppose, why I have never seen one sold in the US before, let alone the age of them.

FYI: I sent: 6x first mates, 3x Solos (red scales), 1x Grand Prix, and 1x Trooper (green scales) in shipment #1. 

Next time I go to the store, I think I am going to concentrate on just First Mates, as that seems to be the most rare and demanded of the requests.  :gimme: And yes, there are other requests and I will check on those as well.

Be patient... :mail:.I HOPE to make it there this week, but no guarantees due to "work related things/priorities" if you know what I mean. :tu:
« Last Edit: March 01, 2009, 05:09:57 AM by bren10man »
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #21 on: March 01, 2009, 05:16:14 AM
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FYI: I sent: 6x first mates, 3x Solos (red scales), 1x Grand Prix, and 1x Trooper (green scales) in shipment #1
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does this mean Tim still has some First Mates?

I should spend more time at SAK Wiki, how have I never heard of this marlinspikey SAKs before?
« Last Edit: March 01, 2009, 05:21:22 AM by Nomad »

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Reply #22 on: March 01, 2009, 06:40:24 AM
Quote from: Nomad on March 01, 2009, 05:16:14 AM
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FYI: I sent: 6x first mates, 3x Solos (red scales), 1x Grand Prix, and 1x Trooper (green scales) in shipment #1
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does this mean Tim still has some First Mates?

I should spend more time at SAK Wiki, how have I never heard of this marlinspikey SAKs before?

Tim informed me when he received the package that all 11 items I sent to him were 100% accounted for.

I was hoping to get there yesterday when I took my mom to the airport, however, Seoul is a zoo on the highways.

As I stated earlier, I HOPE to make it again soon, as work-related activities are soon going to deny any hope of a chance to make it back to the "comstock lode" until the last part of March.  Please be patient!!! FYI: I live 1.5-2.5 hours south of Seoul.....time depends on time of day and the traffic, usually a parking lot called an express way.
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #23 on: March 01, 2009, 07:40:41 AM
Oh that is a sweet SAK Bob!
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #24 on: March 01, 2009, 08:57:28 AM
Very nice sak :drool: :tu:
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #25 on: March 01, 2009, 11:42:45 AM
Its a beauty!
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #26 on: March 01, 2009, 01:45:54 PM
Congrats Uncle Bob! :cheers:

more pictures, more pictures! :twak:
(Dunc woulda had one sticking outta a post by now!)

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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #27 on: March 01, 2009, 03:26:42 PM
Quote from: WhichDawg on March 01, 2009, 01:45:54 PM
Congrats Uncle Bob! :cheers:

more pictures, more pictures! :twak:
(Dunc woulda had one sticking outta a post by now!)

Brrrr...all the posts around here are frozen solid right now! (s'pose I could pound the marlin spike in with a hammer.... :think:)


More pics coming! 8)

(By the way, I gather there might be more of these available. Contact Felinevet if interested!)
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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #28 on: March 01, 2009, 03:46:11 PM
Even with the big marlin spike, the First Mate is pleasantly thin. Same exact thickness as a Farmer (see pic below).  They manage this by cutting away a portion of the alox scale, so the marlin spike rides "outboard" of the rest of the blades.




Some folks might miss the can opener, but not me. I like the little hawksbill blade they put in its place. :)

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Re: Vic First Mate
Reply #29 on: March 01, 2009, 09:14:44 PM
:gimme: I am keeping track of all requests and will work with John to meet all needs as best we can. Unfortunately I already have requests for about 20 more 1st. Mates so delivery will depend on availability at the shop.
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