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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: zrxoa1 on December 30, 2017, 07:57:21 AM

Title: What is this??
Post by: zrxoa1 on December 30, 2017, 07:57:21 AM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171230/1a0eeeeaea3c47ad17d157cf1fd784e3.jpg)

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Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: jaya_man on December 30, 2017, 08:11:23 AM: Looks like s regular Aitor model... not too familiar with the shield though... hopefully our Spanish friends can provide more info...

Aitor used to be subcontracted by Victorinox for the 108mm GAKs

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Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: zrxoa1 on December 30, 2017, 08:12:50 AM: Thanks. Like to get my hands on one and swap the corkscrew for a Phillips screwdriver!!

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Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: jaya_man on December 30, 2017, 08:17:40 AM: The inscription on the blade gave me some clues ... This model is called the Gran Patrurllero
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Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: zrxoa1 on December 30, 2017, 10:00:38 AM: Yes, I found them here on eBay for about $47 shipped. I thought they were the 108mm size SAK.

They look ok, but not what I was looking for after all. Thanks for the help!

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Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: zrxoa1 on December 30, 2017, 10:02:10 AM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171230/a3d42e9c0c0c88920fddb6d231ba33dd.jpg)

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Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: Mechanickal on December 30, 2017, 10:03:26 AM: Chances are, if it's a new model that it's made in China these days and nowhere near as good as they were before.
Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: ThePeacent on December 30, 2017, 02:42:22 PM: Made in China, post 2002 Aitor era (when they outsourced and changed country of production, going from "Proudly made in Spain" to "Cheaply made in China")

They are the "Gran (Big)" series. Gran Montañero (Big Mountaineer), Gran Patrullero (Big Patrol) etc.
Cheap scales, soft steel, not worth their price.

Old company changed direction (ala Gerber or Schrade) and now overcharges for inferior quality products
I'd say avoid, and unless you get it for $10 I would pass on it :salute:

go for the old ones if you want an Aitor :tu:
Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: zrxoa1 on December 30, 2017, 03:06:40 PM: Yeah I’m out. It just caught my eye and tickled for a few, but I quickly scratched that itch and now I’m over it.

Haha

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Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: ThePeacent on December 30, 2017, 04:59:47 PM: in case you ever stumble upon another Aitor, know that these are the ones to look for :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/9WzfJjU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4F0qFsz.jpg)
Title: Re: What is this??
Post by: Mechanickal on December 30, 2017, 05:04:58 PM: Quote from: ThePeacent on December 30, 2017, 04:59:47 PM
in case you ever stumble upon another Aitor, know that these are the ones to look for :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/9WzfJjU.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/4F0qFsz.jpg)
In case you ever stumble upon another of those, give me a shout :D