Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 20, 2016, 09:29:47 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on August 20, 2016, 09:47:04 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on August 20, 2016, 11:30:19 PM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Reposts/OD%20WorkChamp%20color%20adj_zpsxygeiv0d.jpg)
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 20, 2016, 11:49:38 PM
I'm in!!!!!!! :cheers: Workchamp!
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Reposts/OD%20WorkChamp%20color%20adj_zpsxygeiv0d.jpg)
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :like:
Post by: SAK Guy on August 21, 2016, 12:03:15 AM
I'm in!!!!!!! :cheers: Workchamp!
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz256/SAKGuy/Reposts/OD%20WorkChamp%20color%20adj_zpsxygeiv0d.jpg)
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :like:
Thanks Obi!!!! :cheers:
Post by: JamesJ on August 21, 2016, 12:11:17 AM
Nice...
:popcorn:
Look at that 111mm MS and WS, could get some hefty work done with those.
:drool:
Yeah, need me one.
:popcorn:
:envy:
Post by: BCNZ on August 21, 2016, 12:23:57 AM
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/652/22972301515_7e8429a557_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AZZ3U4)
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/585/23274763092_79959baac8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BsHfbQ)
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5642/22958951102_da78b4fdc2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AYNChw)
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5680/22553947077_752b6337e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/An1SGv)
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5647/19900568274_7db21b675d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wjxBC7)
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 21, 2016, 12:25:21 AM
Mine likes to go outside :D.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/652/22972301515_7e8429a557_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AZZ3U4)
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/585/23274763092_79959baac8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BsHfbQ)
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5642/22958951102_da78b4fdc2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AYNChw)
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5680/22553947077_752b6337e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/An1SGv)
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5647/19900568274_7db21b675d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wjxBC7)
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on August 21, 2016, 05:17:45 AM
Post by: detron on August 21, 2016, 05:36:48 AM
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/detronphillips/20160614_132635.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/detronphillips/media/20160614_132635.jpg.html)
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 21, 2016, 06:22:38 AM
Workchamp XL (at the bottom of the picture)
(http://i833.photobucket.com/albums/zz255/detronphillips/20160614_132635.jpg) (http://s833.photobucket.com/user/detronphillips/media/20160614_132635.jpg.html)
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Post by: Boonies on August 21, 2016, 11:48:22 PM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 22, 2016, 12:25:36 AM
Workchamp.....definitely the worker bee around this place. :tu:
:like: :like: :like: :like:
Post by: SAK Guy on August 22, 2016, 12:57:40 AM
Workchamp.....definitely the worker bee around this place. :tu:
:D :D :D Nice!!!! :cheers: :cheers:
Wait a minute, what sheath is that?
Post by: Boonies on August 22, 2016, 01:49:40 AM
Workchamp.....definitely the worker bee around this place. :tu:
:D :D :D Nice!!!! :cheers: :cheers:
Wait a minute, what sheath is that?
It's a Maxpedition sheath, 4 inch. Pretty much bulletproof. Has elastic on both sides so I carry the sharpener that came with the knife and a AAA flashlight. The older ones have black elastic on the sides, the newer ones khaki. Workchamp fits perfect, I'm not sure about the Workchamp XL.
The sheath that came with the knife from CVW only held up a little over a month and then gave up. To be fair, it gets a bit of a workout here, but I couldn't take the chance on losing the knife so switched. The Maxpedition works really well for multi-tools also. :cheers:
max
Post by: Boonies on August 22, 2016, 01:50:57 AM
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Maxpedition-1411K-Single-Sheath-KHAKI-/151318735681?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 22, 2016, 03:38:30 AM
All I can offer is the stone wall in the back yard.
Tradesman, Hercules, Workchamp, Workchamp XL.
Some years back on another forum I was reading a discussion about what one item you would take with you to a desert island. Someone proposed a Workchamp XL. The general reaction was, "That's cheating!" :D
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 22, 2016, 03:48:24 AM
Some great looking photos! :cheers::like:
All I can offer is the stone wall in the back yard.
Tradesman, Hercules, Workchamp, Workchamp XL.
Some years back on another forum I was reading a discussion about what one item you would take with you to a desert island. Someone proposed a Workchamp XL. The general reaction was, "That's cheating!" :D
Post by: Boonies on August 22, 2016, 03:49:00 AM
Mine likes to go outside :D.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/652/22972301515_7e8429a557_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AZZ3U4)
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/585/23274763092_79959baac8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BsHfbQ)
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5642/22958951102_da78b4fdc2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AYNChw)
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5680/22553947077_752b6337e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/An1SGv)
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5647/19900568274_7db21b675d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wjxBC7)
And what an outside that is......where is that? Very nice, the knife too! 😜
Post by: Poncho65 on August 22, 2016, 05:15:08 AM
Some great looking photos! :cheers:
All I can offer is the stone wall in the back yard.
Tradesman, Hercules, Workchamp, Workchamp XL.
Some years back on another forum I was reading a discussion about what one item you would take with you to a desert island. Someone proposed a Workchamp XL. The general reaction was, "That's cheating!" :D
Cheating or not that would be a great item to take :like:
Great pic ColoSwiss :dd: :cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on August 22, 2016, 05:15:44 AM
Workchamp.....definitely the worker bee around this place. :tu:
:D :D :D Nice!!!! :cheers: :cheers:
Wait a minute, what sheath is that?
It's a Maxpedition sheath, 4 inch. Pretty much bulletproof. Has elastic on both sides so I carry the sharpener that came with the knife and a AAA flashlight. The older ones have black elastic on the sides, the newer ones khaki. Workchamp fits perfect, I'm not sure about the Workchamp XL.
The sheath that came with the knife from CVW only held up a little over a month and then gave up. To be fair, it gets a bit of a workout here, but I couldn't take the chance on losing the knife so switched. The Maxpedition works really well for multi-tools also. :cheers:
max
That sheath is very awesome :o :like:
Post by: SAK Guy on August 22, 2016, 05:19:11 AM
SG....here's a link.....
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Maxpedition-1411K-Single-Sheath-KHAKI-/151318735681?nav=WATCHING_ACTIVE
Thanks Max!!!! :cheers:
Post by: SAK Guy on August 22, 2016, 05:19:49 AM
Some great looking photos! :cheers:
All I can offer is the stone wall in the back yard.
Tradesman, Hercules, Workchamp, Workchamp XL.
Some years back on another forum I was reading a discussion about what one item you would take with you to a desert island. Someone proposed a Workchamp XL. The general reaction was, "That's cheating!" :D
Cheating or not that would be a great item to take :like:
Great pic ColoSwiss :dd: :cheers:
+1!!!!!!! :cheers:
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 22, 2016, 07:30:21 AM
As for desert island equipment, a lot would depend on the island. A tropical paradise in Polynesia, or a tropical hell hole in the Andamans. A barren rock in the Aleutians, or a waterless sand bar in the Red Sea. If an island is uninhabited, there's probably a pretty good reason for it. (Now back to our regularly scheduled program. :D )
Post by: gene stoner on August 22, 2016, 04:01:40 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on August 22, 2016, 04:51:12 PM
I'm to broke to be looking at this thread right now. I really want a WC thanks to SAKguy flonting his green scaled beauty around.
Sorry buddy! :cheers:
Post by: BCNZ on August 22, 2016, 05:07:09 PM
Mine likes to go outside :D.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/652/22972301515_7e8429a557_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AZZ3U4)
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/1/585/23274763092_79959baac8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/BsHfbQ)
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5642/22958951102_da78b4fdc2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/AYNChw)
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5680/22553947077_752b6337e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/An1SGv)
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5647/19900568274_7db21b675d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/wjxBC7)
And what an outside that is......where is that? Very nice, the knife too! 😜
Thanks Boonies. Pics were taken in BC Canada, mostly in the mountains between Vancouver and Whistler.
Post by: Ron Who on August 23, 2016, 07:36:03 PM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 23, 2016, 07:45:43 PM
My workchamp with some gardening knives.
:like:
Post by: Thunderpants on August 23, 2016, 07:54:10 PM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 23, 2016, 07:55:52 PM
What's the verdict on the XL? Too big to actually use?
Actually use it .. but I want one hand open , mods 2 one hand open plan and serrated edge .. ObiChamp :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 23, 2016, 09:50:01 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on August 23, 2016, 10:03:12 PM
:like: :like: :like:
Post by: Brock O Lee on August 24, 2016, 09:14:44 PM
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Swiss%20Armies/DSC_0111_small_zpsybc0tlxb.jpg)
Post by: Obi1shinobee on August 24, 2016, 10:18:17 PM
I have one!
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Swiss%20Armies/DSC_0111_small_zpsybc0tlxb.jpg)
:like:
Post by: gene stoner on September 01, 2016, 06:16:29 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on September 01, 2016, 06:48:55 PM
I really want a Workchamp but I've never had one in my hands. Can somebody post some comparison pics next to maby a Swisschamp for size comparison? Thanks the help.
On the way Gene!
Post by: Poncho65 on September 01, 2016, 07:14:59 PM
Post by: gene stoner on September 01, 2016, 07:22:39 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on September 01, 2016, 08:10:01 PM
Great pics for comparison SG :cheers: Now I need one of those :facepalm: It looks to be (to me) nearly as pocketable as the SwissChamp :think: I :like: it :tu:
It's actually thinner because it tucks the two Phillips screwdrivers underneath the blades and saves a layer.
Post by: SAK Guy on September 01, 2016, 08:10:36 PM
Thanks SG. Very helpful.
You're welcome buddy!!! :cheers:
Post by: Ron Who on September 01, 2016, 10:26:08 PM
Post by: firiki on September 01, 2016, 10:51:19 PM
It's HUGE!
I'm surprised no-one in particular hasn't mentioned it yet...
Show content
that (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=68029.0;attach=283648;image) :D
Post by: SAK Guy on September 02, 2016, 12:01:35 AM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on September 02, 2016, 03:34:28 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on September 02, 2016, 07:10:40 AM
Can i join ? :rofl:
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a1/f8/bf/a1f8bff03e96f0634d8da07269517294.jpg)
Post by: Obi1shinobee on September 03, 2016, 01:18:16 AM
Can i join ? :rofl:
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/a1/f8/bf/a1f8bff03e96f0634d8da07269517294.jpg)
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: SAK Guy on September 03, 2016, 01:53:53 AM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on September 03, 2016, 10:41:42 PM
That's super awesome Obi!!!! Wow!!! :drool:
:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Grass on September 04, 2016, 02:33:36 PM
There are directions there I really want to see with the 111mm range - bigger knives with one multiple one handed openers, stayglow scales... if the one handed lock mechanisms could lock more tools to the side (like the bottle opener on the oht), that would also be great!
Post by: Obi1shinobee on September 04, 2016, 08:39:46 PM
Beautiful work, Obi!
There are directions there I really want to see with the 111mm range - bigger knives with one multiple one handed openers, stayglow scales... if the one handed lock mechanisms could lock more tools to the side (like the bottle opener on the oht), that would also be great!
Stayglow scales is AWESOME.. SOON im add on double soliders Damascus Steel into ObiChamp.. gonna be ObiDamascusChamp :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: SAK Guy on September 04, 2016, 09:59:45 PM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on September 05, 2016, 02:11:30 AM
:cheers: :cheers: Can't wait!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPU0mQxheyc :like:
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on September 05, 2016, 04:19:40 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on September 05, 2016, 04:30:48 AM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on September 08, 2016, 06:00:40 AM
AWESOME!!! :cheers: Pretty cool Obi!!!
:drool:
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on September 08, 2016, 06:30:37 AM
Post by: JamesJ on September 08, 2016, 05:21:16 PM
Post by: SAK Guy on September 08, 2016, 08:25:24 PM
That THANG has the "Obi-Glo" 8) 8) :D
:rofl:
Post by: sawman on September 08, 2016, 10:08:49 PM
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 29, 2016, 06:36:42 PM
The olive drab "non adidas" aka regular nylon scales...anybody seen those available? I like'em.
If you search workchamp on the bay it should come up. been looking at one myself. cant decide between red or green.
Post by: G-Dizzle on October 04, 2016, 05:49:32 AM
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Post by: Boonies on October 04, 2016, 06:19:14 AM
Post by: SAK Guy on October 04, 2016, 07:38:20 AM
Congratulation.......right choice on the scales...... :cheers:
+1!!!
Post by: Ron Who on November 12, 2016, 01:38:26 PM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on November 12, 2016, 02:41:21 PM
Workchamp and Minichamp
:like:
Post by: jalind on November 13, 2016, 02:31:46 AM
- WorkChamp
- SwissChamp
- Midnite MiniChamp
John
Post by: jaya_man on March 27, 2017, 07:11:23 PM
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Post by: sir_mike on March 27, 2017, 09:01:28 PM
Champ family...
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Very nice Champ collection there! :tu:
Post by: NorCalJim on March 27, 2017, 09:06:54 PM
Champ family...
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Very nice Champ collection there! :tu:
+1 Very nice!!!
Post by: jaya_man on March 28, 2017, 03:32:06 AM
Thanks sir_mike and Jim :cheers:Champ family...
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Very nice Champ collection there! :tu:
+1 Very nice!!!
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Post by: Chako on March 28, 2017, 04:11:07 AM
(http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r207/Chako_photo/Leather%20Projects/IMG_1781small.jpg) (http://s145.photobucket.com/user/Chako_photo/media/Leather%20Projects/IMG_1781small.jpg.html)
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 01, 2017, 04:13:31 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2916/32930610674_f1025b8924_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SaXZgy)
Post by: jaya_man on April 01, 2017, 05:10:38 PM
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Post by: FolderBeholder on April 01, 2017, 05:18:33 PM
Yes it is FB... great snag :cheers:Cool, thanks jaya. I think I have 3 size 111mm now.
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Post by: jaya_man on April 01, 2017, 05:34:00 PM
:hatsoff:Yes it is FB... great snag :cheers:Cool, thanks jaya. I think I have 3 size 111mm now.
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Post by: NorCalJim on April 01, 2017, 08:08:19 PM
I have this knife in route to me, is it a Workchamp?
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2916/32930610674_f1025b8924_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/SaXZgy)
:like:
Good acquisition! I jumped on a buy-it-now offer for a Hercules at a great price only to discover a Workchamp in perfect condition arrive. I was beyond delighted with this purchase! This is a really special SAK and I hope you enjoy having yours as much as I enjoy my Workchamp!
:tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on April 01, 2017, 08:57:18 PM
I was beyond delighted with this purchase! This is a really special SAK and I hope you enjoy having yours as much as I enjoy my Workchamp!Thanks NorCal! I'm looking forward to trying it out. I bought a lot of about 4 SAKs one time and a Hercules was in there. I did sell the Hercules as I was after the others. I remember it being quite wide for my liking at that time, this should be smaller in width I'm hoping.
:tu:
Post by: SAK Guy on April 01, 2017, 09:27:57 PM
Post by: NorCalJim on April 02, 2017, 08:08:46 PM
I was beyond delighted with this purchase! This is a really special SAK and I hope you enjoy having yours as much as I enjoy my Workchamp!Thanks NorCal! I'm looking forward to trying it out. I bought a lot of about 4 SAKs one time and a Hercules was in there. I did sell the Hercules as I was after the others. I remember it being quite wide for my liking at that time, this should be smaller in width I'm hoping.
:tu:
The Workchamp has all the tools of the Hercules but adds a metal file/saw. I was really happy to get the Workchamp instead of the Hercules that I thought I was getting.
Post by: Brock O Lee on April 03, 2017, 02:13:40 PM
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Swiss%20Armies/DSC_0488_zpsftugigl7.jpg)
Post by: SAK Guy on April 03, 2017, 05:48:20 PM
Replaced a few electrical plugs today.
(http://i1243.photobucket.com/albums/gg548/hansjkruger/Swiss%20Armies/DSC_0488_zpsftugigl7.jpg)
:like: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Régis-Joël Charnay on January 09, 2018, 04:46:27 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4541/26762495999_ed7658560f_c.jpg)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4529/38506689822_7b2b480f31_c.jpg)
Post by: ulzhan on September 27, 2018, 07:30:32 PM
And the scissors have their nail nick on the other side, like the Pioneer X.
Post by: Don Pablo on September 27, 2018, 11:22:02 PM
Post by: sir_mike on September 28, 2018, 03:45:31 AM
Post by: ThePeacent on September 28, 2018, 12:01:33 PM
I think I heard that the scissors used for the PX and 111mm SAKs are identical. :think:
can't confirm now but the ones on my 111mm felt exactly the same as the PX ones :think:
Post by: ulzhan on September 28, 2018, 05:09:31 PM
Post by: NorCalJim on September 28, 2018, 07:34:11 PM
Workchamp XL 2017 with two punch
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4541/26762495999_ed7658560f_c.jpg)(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4529/38506689822_7b2b480f31_c.jpg)
:like:
Thanks for sharing your photos of the WorkChamp XL!
My regular WorkChamp seems like a handful...I can only imagine how the XL feels.
Jim
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4494/37465777444_32a2cfdf1f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Z5HUm5)Work Champ (https://flic.kr/p/Z5HUm5) by NorCal Jim (https://www.flickr.com/photos/148245174@N07/), on Flickr
Post by: Boonies on September 28, 2018, 09:29:45 PM
Just cross-checked with a PX. They are exactly the same.
Looks like they must have changed when they moved to the liner lock model......the nail nicks on the older (slide lock) Workchamp and Workchamp XL were on the opposite side of the PX scissors...... :cheers:
Post by: G-Dizzle on September 28, 2018, 09:51:34 PM
Post by: toolguy on September 28, 2018, 10:27:34 PM
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2zjkh1s.jpg)
Post by: Rapidray on September 28, 2018, 10:39:48 PM
Post by: israelpiper on November 05, 2018, 07:21:57 PM
As long as I was photographing my SwissChamp with Mr Verne, I thought I'd do the same with the WorkChamp.
I live in a no-locking-knives around town jurisdiction, though we are allowed up to 10cm which is generous. But I do a lot of long urban walks, and my city Haifa includes the headlands of a 600m (around 2000 ft.) mountain, with forest at the edges, and thickly vegetated wadis in town. Not being able to carry a 111mm meter SAK with a saw isn't always good for me, as I make walking sticks as a hobby, and I am always seeing pruning piles or natural fall in wooded area (can't cut living trees on public land), which I need to trim to carry home. So I took out the locking mechanism from my WorkChamp. Hasn't bothered me a bit. I never held a locking knife before age 60, and I really didn't cut myself any more then, as I do with locking blades now. Which is rare. I'm a down-and-out stroke guy with a knife. Probably cut myself more with liner lock multitool knives when closing them one-handed.
The heft of the WorkChamp is great for me. In fact it feels about the best of the lot of 111mm for sawing. The bigger WorkChamp XL is too much for regular carry, though I am a sucker for just about any big SAK.
I love the pliers, which I do not think of as a pliers so much as a super tweezer, or finger extension. In fact I use the pliers instead of the tweezer on all my SAKs that have them.
Even better, there's no hook on the WorkChamp. I can't open the hooks on most of my knives that have them,, as the split-ring point is in the way--but that's another thread.
Post by: Rapidray on November 05, 2018, 07:27:08 PM
Here is one of my WC's in a dual pouch SOS kit fitted with some cool survival items.That’s a very nice set up...looks like you might be able to use it for a day hike??? :like:
(http://i63.tinypic.com/2zjkh1s.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 24, 2019, 05:13:13 AM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/46276506895_c1a2224a0e.jpg)
Post by: ulzhan on February 24, 2019, 10:44:39 AM
Do you think it's usable or just decoration for the room like mine (new version)?
Post by: Rapidray on February 24, 2019, 02:22:12 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 24, 2019, 03:21:27 PM
@FB Nice find!Thank you ulzhan! Just for decoration for this one. :tu:
Do you think it's usable or just decoration for the room like mine (new version)?
That is a nice one! I like it. :tu: :cheers:Thank you RR! :hatsoff:
Post by: Obi1shinobee on February 24, 2019, 03:27:53 PM
Can i join ? :rofl:
:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: Reinier on February 24, 2019, 04:30:53 PM
Checking in with a new, old stock WorkChamp XL:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/46276506895_c1a2224a0e.jpg)
Very cool!
Post by: Rapidray on February 25, 2019, 12:47:13 AM
Thank you ulzhan! Just for decoration for this one. :tu::cheers:
Thank you RR! :hatsoff:
Post by: Shuya on February 25, 2019, 07:49:07 AM
So I took out the locking mechanism from my WorkChamp. Hasn't bothered me a bit. I never held a locking knife before age 60, and I really didn't cut myself any more then, as I do with locking blades now. Which is rare. I'm a down-and-out stroke guy with a knife. Probably cut myself more with liner lock multitool knives when closing them one-handed.What have you done to the knife to remove the lock? Asking because I wanted to modify one Outrider aswell for some holiday trips but dropped it.
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 03, 2019, 05:22:41 PM
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7846/40304224673_2de541e31e.jpg)
Post by: ulzhan on March 03, 2019, 07:06:40 PM
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 03, 2019, 07:16:04 PM
@fb You got the old one which has the Sliding Lock.Yes, and I thought it was going to be the liner lock version, but I was happy to receive the sliding lock:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7889/46276506895_c1a2224a0e.jpg)
Post by: ulzhan on March 04, 2019, 05:50:31 PM
Post by: Aloha on March 04, 2019, 07:21:45 PM
Post by: Obi1shinobee on March 04, 2019, 07:26:45 PM
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,68180.0.html
Post by: ulzhan on March 04, 2019, 08:05:23 PM
Post by: Brock O Lee on March 09, 2019, 10:53:07 AM
WorkChamp next to WorkChamp XL
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7846/40304224673_2de541e31e.jpg)
That XL... What a monster! :hatsoff:
Post by: Aloha on March 09, 2019, 04:37:13 PM
Post by: israelpiper on March 16, 2019, 08:07:07 PM
What have you done to the knife to remove the lock? Asking because I wanted to modify one Outrider aswell for some holiday trips but dropped it.
I carefully removed the slide lock side scale, with a thin guitar pick.
I then removed the lock guts--all straight forward.
I filled the hole with a few layers of paper cut to the flat dimensions of area, with a few drops of super glue on each layer.
Near the top, I filled in with more super glue until level more or less.
I sanded down the glue until even with the scale.
On my blue-scaled Helmsman, I melted in some blue plastic laundry line near the top, before sealing with super glue.
On my Rucksack, I cut a piece of unglazed ceramic to fit, and sealed it with super glue.
Our laws allow blades up to 10cm, non-locking, no questions asked (unless you are threatening someone). The 111mm Vic line works out well, with the lock removed. As said, I was 60 years old before I even held a locking folder, and I have cut myself far more since buying locking blades. I grew up with a variety of slip-joint pocket knives, up to SwissChamp size. I used the saws and blades quite a bit in making walking sticks. For most uses, the lock is not as critical as many imagine. Heavy or repetitive work, yes, the lock helps. I am not speaking of any "survival" or "tactical" uses of course.
Test the spring before removing the lock! Some models have weak backsprings because of the lock. Hold the slide button in the disengage position, and open and close the blade to check.
For some models, like the WorkChamp, I have both the now-deactivated slide lock, and the new liner lock model. Camping, hiking, home use, etc. the lock is fine. In truth I have never been searched by the police, even with a fixed blade hanging in a sheath from my belt.
Post by: in_sympathy on April 13, 2020, 12:15:40 PM
Can’t wait for it to arrive
Post by: gw8433 on April 16, 2020, 09:40:00 AM
Post by: in_sympathy on April 16, 2020, 11:04:24 AM
mine as following~ :climber:Awesome collection!
How about giving them a good go in a 30-day challenge I’m planning here for May:
https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=11325&share_tid=84418&url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum%2Emultitool%2Eorg%2Findex%2Ephp%3Ftopic%3D84418&share_type=t&link_source=app (https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink/topic?share_fid=11325&share_tid=84418&url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum%2Emultitool%2Eorg%2Findex%2Ephp%3Ftopic%3D84418&share_type=t&link_source=app)
Post by: aerojet on April 16, 2020, 04:47:53 PM
Personally the Work Champ XL is just a bridge too far, in my opinion, YMMV.....// AND yes I have a Work Champ in my arsenal of SAK's.
The Aerojet
Post by: in_sympathy on April 16, 2020, 05:39:41 PM
If I could, the Work Champ is an excellent tool. Has most of what one needs. The XL on the other hand has a lot of tools which may never get used, like the hoof tool or the gutting blade. As one with an assortment of large SAK's I try to stay with units which have some daily use, and not just excess tools which make the thing "larger" -- but add to it's usefulness.+1 on that XL is waaaay more than I’d need on a daily basis. Regular Work Champ seems to be a perfect EDC friend for me so far
Personally the Work Champ XL is just a bridge too far, in my opinion, YMMV.....// AND yes I have a Work Champ in my arsenal of SAK's.
The Aerojet
But we are just at the beginning of our journey
Post by: ulzhan on April 16, 2020, 05:52:23 PM
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Post by: 39hotrod on November 22, 2020, 04:51:29 PM
Post by: VICMAN on November 22, 2020, 05:48:14 PM
Advanced Notice: I'll be joining in here after Christmas, as I just happen to know what Mrs. EMarkM and her little girl are getting for me... ;)
Sounds like a great Christmas EMarkM! :cheers:
Post by: EMarkM on November 22, 2020, 06:06:34 PM
Looking forward to it!
Post by: MichaelGT83 on February 18, 2021, 03:50:57 PM
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yQ-mCF6k3ngXJmnXea3vE_5vtHCVIqouBxZmn68uiAaAUESltZjf5g6U7laXd0b0ocyagqfdMkmo3XXtqzOoJ5ZL9hGkogmhlSnUnqGNLTmQmMsWENcX11ISsv3NhGahHzZJZWumPdaxPIxJ7ujAieUG5TUiWo-eEEvI0PuXcVu5OJPG5UwLAnh9GpSzb4B5JRs3gd4oZiWszxLVf8lljV4qYVbzLubLHcVHvF7IkVLUV-G-5FK9xD7Ek4_iB2O57jqdIS47nyXDxGyiFzZ97-K2KvG9r94Z_NtJjG_ouw155zjTlEeJ2DPXx0jRA_CGwJ1BtdtVHnToIRiNWZvdlRIseOPyGsi8MF977Gw6MzvJ5uAuSM9mwjcrN5lqIIaLNsMO1gF7eUSy0N_yldPnxDb7ahKjlXJ-G7DIXQpmeavfBOWqYCoimjXqymdTyjbgU8Nlb5eHIYLxJ8nhZO9OKu1TgY0mheKdqmWlqKchJMOc0RLKSZFVPInpyv-zWddOH2nZvVVkvWqwdkuC9R03e7Kr4Lawh0s-UL6B8y_sLuXF01ix6c3xVudUulgv04MzpWphGSV-V965eSolLX5mcVyWpVyTJbDTL9zVPxXzaxIHZePHznIc08UurdiQ1KzV3tK1dGele0OA8eUbTpZlFJyvSII_OySnlnztwJMo2TsnIVmGX2WI2j9LM0e3qv8=w625-h469-no?authuser=0.jpg)
I've had the slide lock Work Champ since 1999. I will admit to not really looking after it as I should have done over the years, so recently I bought the liner lock model to give the old girl a rest. One of these days I'll clean it up and give it a good sharpen, but for now, the newbie does the job on the occasions it's required. Although it won't see much outdoor action these days due to work/knife regs, so it's stuck with doing the odd job around the house. Still, after all this time, I couldn't be without one and 91mm SAKs seems very strange and small to handle to me.
Post by: MichaelGT83 on February 23, 2021, 10:01:44 AM
I might as well join in...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/yQ-mCF6k3ngXJmnXea3vE_5vtHCVIqouBxZmn68uiAaAUESltZjf5g6U7laXd0b0ocyagqfdMkmo3XXtqzOoJ5ZL9hGkogmhlSnUnqGNLTmQmMsWENcX11ISsv3NhGahHzZJZWumPdaxPIxJ7ujAieUG5TUiWo-eEEvI0PuXcVu5OJPG5UwLAnh9GpSzb4B5JRs3gd4oZiWszxLVf8lljV4qYVbzLubLHcVHvF7IkVLUV-G-5FK9xD7Ek4_iB2O57jqdIS47nyXDxGyiFzZ97-K2KvG9r94Z_NtJjG_ouw155zjTlEeJ2DPXx0jRA_CGwJ1BtdtVHnToIRiNWZvdlRIseOPyGsi8MF977Gw6MzvJ5uAuSM9mwjcrN5lqIIaLNsMO1gF7eUSy0N_yldPnxDb7ahKjlXJ-G7DIXQpmeavfBOWqYCoimjXqymdTyjbgU8Nlb5eHIYLxJ8nhZO9OKu1TgY0mheKdqmWlqKchJMOc0RLKSZFVPInpyv-zWddOH2nZvVVkvWqwdkuC9R03e7Kr4Lawh0s-UL6B8y_sLuXF01ix6c3xVudUulgv04MzpWphGSV-V965eSolLX5mcVyWpVyTJbDTL9zVPxXzaxIHZePHznIc08UurdiQ1KzV3tK1dGele0OA8eUbTpZlFJyvSII_OySnlnztwJMo2TsnIVmGX2WI2j9LM0e3qv8=w625-h469-no?authuser=0.jpg)
I've had the slide lock Work Champ since 1999. I will admit to not really looking after it as I should have done over the years, so recently I bought the liner lock model to give the old girl a rest. One of these days I'll clean it up and give it a good sharpen, but for now, the newbie does the job on the occasions it's required. Although it won't see much outdoor action these days due to work/knife regs, so it's stuck with doing the odd job around the house. Still, after all this time, I couldn't be without one and 91mm SAKs seems very strange and small to handle to me.
Same as other posts, here's what you should have seen. :D
I really should go and do some work, now...
Post by: Reinier on February 23, 2021, 11:06:59 AM
This one is in fairly good condition. Mechanickal would probably complain about the large number of fingerprints on it :facepalm:
(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/victorinox-work-champ.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 24, 2021, 01:55:55 PM
Post by: Mechanickal on February 24, 2021, 06:03:08 PM
I sold my Workchamp years ago. But a while back I got one in a large batch of SAKs. I had forgotten how nice these are :)When the price is right, fingerprints are a non-issue.
This one is in fairly good condition. Mechanickal would probably complain about the large number of fingerprints on it :facepalm:
(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/victorinox-work-champ.jpg)
However, with the amount present on the last item from you, I think I had enough material to unlock your phone with it :pok:
So, €30 for that one? :angel:
Post by: Reinier on February 24, 2021, 06:05:10 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 25, 2021, 01:57:50 AM
Post by: toolguy on February 25, 2021, 06:25:46 AM
In the top picture, it's the Kit on the lower right.
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 25, 2021, 02:02:48 PM
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on February 25, 2021, 02:20:31 PM
Post by: MichaelGT83 on February 25, 2021, 02:39:47 PM
One of my Workchamps in an SOS kit.
In the top picture, it's the Kit on the lower right.
Very nice. :tu:
Post by: toolguy on March 02, 2021, 03:29:26 AM
I like that!
:iagree: :like: :like:
Very nice. :tu:
Thanks it's always fun creating these SOS kits with additional survival items.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2021, 03:42:30 AM
I am a die-hard Swisschamp fan, but the longer I carry this knife, the more I like it. For me, it carries well and I like the tool set.
Post by: toolguy on March 02, 2021, 03:52:00 AM
I like the idea of a Work Champ SOS kit! I have mine on my belt right now, in the green Vic case, but want to put together a kit like yours. Was the kit an option for the Workchamp?
I am a die-hard Swisschamp fan, but the longer I carry this knife, the more I like it. For me, it carries well and I like the tool set.
It wasn't an option Barry.
I bought the dual pouch and assembled the items.Or you can buy an SOS kit with the Swisschamp and substitute your Workchamp.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 02, 2021, 04:07:44 AM
Post by: Aloha on April 13, 2021, 05:06:47 PM
Post by: kamakiri on April 13, 2021, 05:55:08 PM
I got a slide lock version in new condition...and now I’m thinking I gotta get a couple more. I didn’t realize these were still made with anodized liners, and I really prefer that for users.
I’m thinking this is what I should have gotten instead of the Ranger Grip 71. Workchamp just feels so much more familiar, and has everything I use around the house.
And if Victorinox is listening, they should make some of the horticultural blades for this frame. A few locking hawksbill options would be great.
Post by: Aloha on April 13, 2021, 06:12:09 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2021, 05:38:04 AM
Post by: Aloha on April 14, 2021, 04:04:13 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2021, 04:26:42 PM
Post by: Aloha on April 14, 2021, 09:49:11 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 14, 2021, 10:40:25 PM
Post by: kamakiri on April 15, 2021, 05:21:28 AM
I wish I got a slide lock (any) before this. Didn’t know what I was missing out on. Thanks to Barry and others for recommending them in the comparison thread. :tu: So much nicer to use over liner locks or the push button in the Ranger Grip.
Post by: Aloha on April 15, 2021, 05:28:41 AM
Post by: kamakiri on April 15, 2021, 06:06:00 AM
I think I also gotta get a red one for heavier use. And maybe a couple for some super-secret-squirrel mods. :whistle:
Post by: Aloha on April 15, 2021, 06:08:41 AM
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 15, 2021, 12:57:02 PM
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Post by: vick818 on September 20, 2021, 04:44:24 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 20, 2021, 05:18:21 PM
Post by: vick818 on September 20, 2021, 06:45:55 PM
I call them the SAKs of the 21st Century
What size of SAK do you prefer?
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 21, 2021, 03:52:39 AM
Post by: DavisNikolov on July 08, 2022, 10:16:56 AM
Love the two inline Phillips drivers and the blade on that one. I do miss having a small blade though, I've found that often times a small blade works better for me than a big one. But I guess I'll just carry a small traditional to make it company :D
(https://i.postimg.cc/B6DcqM2H/4-ED0-D6-E8-BE36-4-F83-B5-EC-504-FAA0-C66-A5.jpg)
Post by: Barry Rowland on July 08, 2022, 04:29:28 PM
Post by: Aloha on July 08, 2022, 06:49:41 PM
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Post by: Tasky on September 01, 2023, 10:46:25 PM
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It's a pretty hefty thing, although not quite as I expected. The scales are a little slippier than the usual cellidor, and the outer liner on mine was crushed in so badly that I couldn't open the can opener until after I'd straightened it a fair bit.
I already know the ILP deployment method will annoy me, but at least I have them. I'm also not a fan of the contoured scales, but at least they don't actively irritate like the Evo ones, and teh liner lock doesn't dig into my hand like that on the Soldier 08.
Other than that, this thing is 'an absolute unit', as the hip young folk say nowadays, so I look forward to dismaying all my friends with what is honestly a bit of EDC overkill and thus perfect for my current lifestyle!!
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 02, 2023, 03:40:09 PM
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