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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: Chako on September 02, 2009, 12:19:03 AM
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I just got this one in tonight.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_1607small.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_1608small.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_1610small.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_1614small.jpg)
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Very nice! I am still kicking myself for not getting the Porsche Design MiniGrip-based model when Wenger discontinued the line and had it for 50% off...
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AWESOME
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you, Bob and i need to get together sometime and take a family photo :D
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_l0qQyLFdIrg/SaSFKmTX_BI/AAAAAAAADqU/4xq90p7IsM4/s640/DSCN2435.JPG)
nice score :tu:
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I like this one so much; I just ordered your model as well as the pocketgrip version.
Oddly enough, I went to buy the pocketgrip from someplace in Germany, and it said I bought two. Must be a bug or something, I only wanted the one. I messaged the guy. That was a first.
Now on the hunt later for the cigar cutter version.
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I just got this one in tonight.
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_1607small.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_1608small.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_1610small.jpg)
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/IMG_1614small.jpg)
Like what I said to cliosguy, now all you need is the car! :D
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I like this one so much; I just ordered your model as well as the pocketgrip version.
Oddly enough, I went to buy the pocketgrip from someplace in Germany, and it said I bought two. Must be a bug or something, I only wanted the one. I messaged the guy. That was a first.
Now on the hunt later for the cigar cutter version.
i would really like the pocketgrip version, thick but still like it..........some day maybe :)
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Ruthenium scales... :drool:
(whateverthehell Ruthenium is) :-\
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Dont they come from this guy?
(http://www.newsfromme.com/images10/lumpy.jpg)
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Ruthenium scales... :drool:
(whateverthehell Ruthenium is) :-\
Ruthenium (pronounced /ruːˈθiːniəm/) is a chemical element that has the symbol Ru and atomic number 44. A rare transition metal of the platinum group of the periodic table, ruthenium is found associated with platinum ores and used as a catalyst in some platinum alloys. I had to find out since I have sold these and everyone wanted to know.
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I love this one.
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:o
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I love this one.
For rich ninjas ;)
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:D
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Ruthenium scales... :drool:
(whateverthehell Ruthenium is) :-\
Its an element I think.
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I love this one.
For rich ninjas ;)
:D :D
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthenium
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Ruthenium scales... :drool:
(whateverthehell Ruthenium is) :-\
Its an element I think.
Ruthenium (pronounced /ruːˈθiːniəm/) is a chemical element that has the symbol Ru and atomic number 44. A rare transition metal of the platinum group of the periodic table, ruthenium is found associated with platinum ores and used as a catalyst in some platinum alloys. I had to find out since I have sold these and everyone wanted to know.
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Coming from this page under the "Precautions" label;
http://en.wikipedi under the "Precautions" labela.org/wiki/Ruthenium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthenium)
Precautions
The compound ruthenium tetroxide, RuO4, similar to osmium tetroxide, is volatile, highly toxic and may cause explosions if allowed to come into contact with combustible materials.[67] Ruthenium plays no biological role but does strongly stain human skin, may be carcinogenic[68] and bio-accumulates in bone.
WHAT?
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Thank God mine spend his life safe in a closet :o
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Coming from this page under the "Precautions" label;
http://en.wikipedi under the "Precautions" labela.org/wiki/Ruthenium (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruthenium)
Precautions
The compound ruthenium tetroxide, RuO4, similar to osmium tetroxide, is volatile, highly toxic and may cause explosions if allowed to come into contact with combustible materials.[67] Ruthenium plays no biological role but does strongly stain human skin, may be carcinogenic[68] and bio-accumulates in bone.
WHAT?
Damn I was wanting ruth. scales.
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(http://i28.tinypic.com/18ywcm.gif)
but im trying to save my life....oh well, ill carry it tomorrow :-[ :D
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It's worth the risk. :D
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Can some one email wenger and find out if its safe?
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Can some one email wenger and find out if its safe?
I'm on it. Done, will post when I get an answer.
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Thanks.
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Can some one email wenger and find out if its safe?
Do you not think Wenger would have thought about that before? If concerns developed after these were made, I'm pretty sure they would stop producing them.
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But theyre no longer made... :ahhh
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Can some one email wenger and find out if its safe?
Do you not think Wenger would have thought about that before? If concerns developed after these were made, I'm pretty sure they would stop producing them.
I am sure there is no problem. Just verifying direct from Wenger.
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But theyre no longer made... :ahhh
Sure they are. They are a regular catalog item.
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But theyre no longer made... :ahhh
Actually they are, but even if they weren't, do you honestly think they wouldn't have been recalled or something?
Are you expecting an email back saying;
Thank you for your query. After consulting our research department I can confirm that yes, if you have owned one of these all your hair is going to fall out, then your arms will fall off and you will die a terrible terrible death.
Thank you for shopping with Wenger.
Come on now. ::) :D
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But theyre no longer made... :ahhh
Actually they are, but even if they weren't, do you honestly think they wouldn't have been recalled or something?
Are you expecting an email back saying;
Thank you for your query. After consulting our research department I can confirm that yes, if you have owned one of these all your hair is going to fall out, then your arms will fall off and you will die a terrible terrible death.
Thank you for shopping with Wenger.
Come on now. ::) :D
If I get THAT email I will stop being a Wenger authorized dealer. My guess is that the caution applies to raw ore only and that processed material is entirely safe.
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That's my thinking too.
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I'd guess its only compounds of rather than the alloy in use here that are an issue. Unless perhaps you plan on ingesting or inhaling it :)
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No need for hysteria. The Wenger scales are not pure Rubidium. Pure Rubidium is highly reactive to water, violently so, and thus it must be kept in an oil solution for storage. I think it would have come to Wenger’s notice that people were catching on fire when they got caught in the rain with one of their Porsche knifes in their pockets. That would lend a new meaning to HOT pants. :D
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No need for hysteria. The Wenger scales are not pure Rubidium. Pure Rubidium is highly reactive to water, violently so, and thus it must be kept in an oil solution for storage. I think it would have come to Wenger’s notice that people were catching on fire when they got caught in the rain with one of their Porsche knifes in their pockets. That would lend a new meaning to HOT pants. :D
LoL :D :pok: Ruthenium
I want some Rubidium to play with now... again >:D
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No need for hysteria. The Wenger scales are not pure Rubidium. Pure Rubidium is highly reactive to water, violently so, and thus it must be kept in an oil solution for storage. I think it would have come to Wenger’s notice that people were catching on fire when they got caught in the rain with one of their Porsche knifes in their pockets. That would lend a new meaning to HOT pants. :D
It uses ruthenium doesn't it?
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Oh man, did I drop the ball on that one lol.
Ok, from http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/ruthenium
"It is obtained commercially as a byproduct of the refining of nickel sulfide ores mined near Sudbury, Ont., Canada. Ruthenium metal powder is obtained as the final product of a complex chemical process. It is used as a catalyst in hydrogenation, isomerization, nitrogenation, oxidation, and reforming reactions. The metal is used as a hardener in electrical contact alloys and filaments, in jewelry, in pen nibs, and in instrument pivots. It is usually alloyed with other metals. It is a very good hardener for palladium and platinum, and vastly improves the corrosion resistance of titanium when added in small amounts. It is also used in alloys with cobalt, molybdenum, nickel, tungsten, and other metals. Ruthenium compounds are used to color ceramics and glass. "
Sudbury is not far from where I am. :tu:
I doubt there are any dangers to the handles...but just in case, I am going to wait on Tim's findings before I overly fondle the new knives if and when they come in.
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But theyre no longer made... :ahhh
Actually they are, but even if they weren't, do you honestly think they wouldn't have been recalled or something?
Are you expecting an email back saying;
Thank you for your query. After consulting our research department I can confirm that yes, if you have owned one of these all your hair is going to fall out, then your arms will fall off and you will die a terrible terrible death.
Thank you for shopping with Wenger.
Come on now. ::) :D
ive been joking, you know that right ;) :D i dont think that wenger would ever sell something potentially dangerous :)
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Chako are you serious?
I find these concerns ludicrous! :D
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But theyre no longer made... :ahhh
Actually they are, but even if they weren't, do you honestly think they wouldn't have been recalled or something?
Are you expecting an email back saying;
Thank you for your query. After consulting our research department I can confirm that yes, if you have owned one of these all your hair is going to fall out, then your arms will fall off and you will die a terrible terrible death.
Thank you for shopping with Wenger.
Come on now. ::) :D
ive been joking, you know that right ;) :D i dont think that wenger would ever sell something potentially dangerous :)
You had me worried there! :D
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:D
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The only time I was serious was in posting the photographs. :D
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Looks like my belief in humanity can be restored then. :D
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I was serious about wanting some Rubidium to play with though :tu: Burns pretty :D
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If youre depending on me to restore your belief in humanity...it is a sad day for us all. :D
That is true. I know from first hand. ;)
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If you’re depending on me to restore your belief in humanity...it is a sad day for us all. :D
Well look at the guys we have here, who else is going to do it? Dress wearing Grant? Nutty Neil? Mike? You're the best I've got. :D
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Dang..we ARE a sorry lot aren't we. :D
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LOL :D
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Dang..we ARE a sorry lot aren't we. :D
Man has a point :D
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Can some one email wenger and find out if its safe?
I'm on it. Done, will post when I get an answer.
:cry: Well, I got the reply from Wenger and here it is: "Regarding our Porsche design Knives, we confirm that the scales are not in ruthenium. The colour of the scales look like ruthenium but they are made of Zinc and coated with titanium colour. Signed Claude Kottelat, Chief Technical Officer."
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I wish i didnt read that, there goes the mysticism of the knife :-\
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Not really Ruthenium?! ??? My entire world is shattered. :( What if their cellidor scales are not really cellidor? And if alox scales are not really made of alox? :ahhh
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How in the world can they advertize them as being ruthenium then?
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How in the world can they advertize them as being ruthenium then?
:oops: Good Question.
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I CALL HAX. >=(
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Well somebody drop one in sulfuric acid, if there's hydrogen coming out it's zinc. :P
At least I think that's how it goes, been over ten years since I did it.
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How in the world can they advertize them as being ruthenium then?
:oops: Good Question.
They will probabaly say that "ruthenium" is a description of colour, kind of like "silver", "gunmetal", etc. in the description of alox scales...
Even their actual response is bizarre: "coated with titanium colour". Is there actual titanium in the paint? And if not, and they are using "titanium" as colour descriptions, should they have said "ruthenium colour"? :ahhh
P.S. I guess I will start calling the grey colour of my "Designed by A.F.Porsche" Lacie external USB harddrive enclosure "ruthenium coulour"...