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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Pics of your SAKs outside

« Last post by Vinz Clortho on Today at 09:36:16 AM »

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Royal Mail UK no longer allowing knives to be posted

« Last post by greenbear on Today at 09:05:38 AM »

It would have been, I buy from them and that is the service they always use. 

As a side issue, Cyclaire give good service and have some keen prices too.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by zenostoic on Today at 08:57:39 AM »

Is yours self made or store bought?


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Mine is a store bought.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by zenostoic on Today at 08:56:32 AM »

The symmetrical blade is perfect! I wish mine was the same… here is an example of the “crinked” one that FarmerX mentioned.

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Thanks for this update.. a comparable picture puts things in perspective.

I' prefer the symmetric blade on solo, but wouldn't mind the crinked blade if Vic adds the Awl to it!!

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: SAKs & Coffee

« Last post by AzteCypher on Today at 08:30:08 AM »

A bit late to the party but i'm here.

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General Tool Discussion / Re: Flashlight Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by AzteCypher on Today at 08:22:27 AM »

Day 1

I got a lot of use out of my Olight today but failed to capture any action shots. 

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by AzteCypher on Today at 08:18:08 AM »

Day 1

A bit late posting but here we are. My Cadet and I drinking some coffee this morning. No activity for the Cadet today.

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Pics of your SAKs outside

« Last post by Chidling on Today at 07:37:38 AM »

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Watch it! / Re: New offering from Casio

« Last post by buggs on Today at 07:21:51 AM »

I actually have a hard time taking advantage of the current, relatively simple G Shocks I have now.  I love that they have all the features that they do, but I can't usually access them except with guidance from one of my sons or YouTube 

On the occasions I'm not carrying my phone (something I really look forward to in retirement), the last thing I need is another device tracking me.  Add to that I've largely given up trying to keep up with a large share of technology (I can do it, I prefer not to) I'm probably not going to own a G Shock.  Nice pieces, look well built, price not prohibitive, just not all that interested.  I don't need things that outperform me.   

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Swiss Army Knights Forum / Re: Alox Addict 30 Day Challenge - June 2024

« Last post by Brock O Lee on Today at 07:10:30 AM »

Interesting thumb-stud mod... 👆

Day 2

A spot of impromptu pruning with the old cross Farmer.





I bought it new in 1997, as a broke university student. It rode daily in my pocket, and also accompanied me on several epic multi-day hiking trips and outdoor adventures during my early and late 20's. This was before the concept of "every day carry", or internet forums! Victorinox changed the logo a few years later. Does anyone know exactly when this change occurred?



The wear is honest use. My amateur attempts at sharpening freehand and later with a Lansky were a bit too aggressive and chewed up the blade over the years, but is still razor sharp and everything is still in pretty good nick. I stopped carrying it when I got married and received a silver Wenger SI Soldier as a wedding gift from my dear wife. It will feature here eventually...