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Tool Talk => Swiss Army Knights Forum => Topic started by: Benner on October 01, 2008, 09:33:16 PM
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Well after all the preaching that happens here about the Farmer I have finally caved and got myself one.
Thanks to Terry (NutSAK) I am now the proud owner of this oldie Farmer;
(http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t41/benniehunts/IMG_1160.jpg)
As it can be seen in the pic, it has the older styled cross which I prefer. It also has brass liners that add a touch of class to. :)
So far, I am really impressed with it. The weight, size and feel of the ALOX make this a very special knife to own and I can certainly see what all the fuss is about. It has been EDC'd ever since it got here and I can see it being carried for a long time to come.
Thanks again to Ryan for the great lanyard. :cheers:
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Very nice Farmer! :o 8) Lanyards not too shabby either :D
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Congrats! She is gorgeous! :cheers:
I have wanted to get myself one for quite a while now. Let us know how you get on with it after a little while.
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How big is that then Ben? It's bigger than the std Alox models right?
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How big is that then Ben? It's bigger than the std Alox models right?
It's a saw blade thicker. Same length.
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How big is that then Ben? It's bigger than the std Alox models right?
It's basically a Soldier/Pioneer with a saw...
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Sorry to be a thicko - but is that bigger than my cadet then?
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Yes, the Cadet is 84mm. The Farmer is 93mm - just 2mm longer than the regular 91mm SAK.
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Sorry to be a thicko - but is that bigger than my cadet then?
Yes. The Cadet is 84mm and the Soldiers and Farmer's etc are 93mm.
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I think you get the idea. :D
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Sorry, I'll butt out of this thread now... :P :D
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Does anyone else hear an echo in here?
Nice knife Ben! :cheers:
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Does anyone else hear an echo in here?
Spooky huh? :D
Thanks for the answers though (both).
Looks really nice Ben - I know how Swiss Toni MickyD rates the Farmer, so I'll be interested to see if you think the same way after EDC for a while.
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nice looking older tool. I really love my farmer, and I believe that I will be adding one to make them brothers.
Im Thinking Blue.
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Swiss Toni here... :D
Congrates Ben that really is a stunner :drool:
And they make absolutly cracking edc-able knives too :)
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OH MY GOD... I need an old-style Farmer... anyone have an extra? :o
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OH MY GOD... I need an old-style Farmer... anyone have an extra? :o
You really do :pok: :pok:
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OH MY GOD... I need an old-style Farmer... anyone have an extra? :o
You really do :pok: :pok:
Yep you really, really do :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok:
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Hey, look! I have pictures of that knife too!
(http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL486/2217790/14374864/317153273.jpg)
bbbbbrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaassssssssssssss! :drool:
(http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL486/2217790/14374864/317153261.jpg)
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Yeah the brass does make it look dead classy :drool:
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And yours are a damn site better too. :)
That'll please OLF no end. :D
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And yours are a damn site better too. :)
That'll please OLF no end. :D
He just need's to get his butt into gear and get himself one :D
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You evil 'coons. >:(
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What is the BIG deal its just a Victorinox ALOX (old style) Farmer. >:( OH wait I see what the BIG deal is, It's an Victorinox ALOX (old style) Farmer never mind I though it was a Cadet with a gland problem :D
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give inn :pok: :pok:
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I though it was a Cadet with a gland problem :D
:D :D :D
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LOL.
You know, Ben those liners could use a little polish to shine them up. I meant to use some Brasso on them before I shipped it to you, but forgot. They have quite a patina after living in my pocket for a couple of years.
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LOL.
You know, Ben those liners could use a little polish to shine them up. I meant to use some Brasso on them before I shipped it to you, but forgot. They have quite a patina after living in my pocket for a couple of years.
I may just do that and then take a load more pics just for OLF. :D
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No need to do that. I have two new ones here just like it that I don't need to polish. >:D :D
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Oooh twist that knife.
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No need to do that. I have two new ones here just like it that I don't need to polish. >:D :D
Don't make me cry all over you and your knives and make them all rusty. :cry:
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very nice Ben :salute:
I guess you've made your way into the club now :cheers:
now go find yourself a post, stab it and take a picture! :P
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Join the party
(http://web.mac.com/andytiedye/Site/farmers.jpg)
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Whoa... where'd that autumnish orangish one come from? I want it. :pok:
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Whoa... where'd that autumnish orangish one come from? I want it. :pok:
That may be copper,the VSAKCS club knife one year was a copper Farmer.
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Whoa... where'd that autumnish orangish one come from? I want it. :pok:
That may be copper,the VSAKCS club knife one year was a copper Farmer.
Either way, I want it. :gimme: :drool:
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No need to do that. I have two new ones here just like it that I don't need to polish. >:D :D
Don't make me cry all over you and your knives and make them all rusty. :cry:
It's a Vic silly, it won't rust ::) :D
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No need to do that. I have two new ones here just like it that I don't need to polish. >:D :D
Don't make me cry all over you and your knives and make them all rusty. :cry:
It's a Vic silly, it won't rust ::) :D
Dang... you're right. ._.
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I'm getting weak....I really like the Farmer and its cousins, but I have a question for all you Farmer 'sperts:
From looking at the SOSAK selector, and the SmartKnives site, I think I'd find the Electrician Plus more useful, since it replaces the can opener (which I'd rarely-if-ever) use with the short utility Electrician knife blade.
Other than that, this is the same grade as the Farmer, right??
Now...if I could find a Red or Blue Electrician Plus, I'd be punching that Buy Now button in a heartbeat! (and replacement Alox scales don't seem to be available easily... :cry: :cry:)
Please chime in with anything this Vic-noob is missing/overlooking...
-RenHoek
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I'm getting weak....I really like the Farmer and its cousins, but I have a question for all you Farmer 'sperts:
From looking at the SOSAK selector, and the SmartKnives site, I think I'd find the Electrician Plus more useful, since it replaces the can opener (which I'd rarely-if-ever) use with the short utility Electrician knife blade.
Other than that, this is the same grade as the Farmer, right??
Now...if I could find a Red or Blue Electrician Plus, I'd be punching that Buy Now button in a heartbeat! (and replacement Alox scales don't seem to be available easily... :cry: :cry:)
Please chime in with anything this Vic-noob is missing/overlooking...
-RenHoek
Yes it is exactly the same bar that can opener.
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Yes, the Electrician Plus is exactly the same as the Farmer other than having the sheepsfoot blade in place of the can opener and small screwdriver.
It will be VERY difficult to locate a red Electrician Plus (next to impossible), so you might as well pull the trigger on a silver one. You might be able to have Scibeer put some black HAIII scales on it later.
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Yes, the Electrician Plus is the same except with a utility blade.
The only problem with loosing the can opener is you lose your phillips capability. If pairing with a mutli, or you have a tool kit with screwdrivers, then not a problem.
You also lose the key ring, if that bothers you.
Question for the modders: Can an electrician blade and awl be paired in the same layer?
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Thanks to Swiss Man I am the proud owner of a Farmer (as one one hour ago). It is much much thinner than I thought. I see a possible mod in the future and a pocket clip.
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did you guys see the new Swissbianco Orange Farmers! :drool:
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did you guys see the new Swissbianco Orange Farmers! :drool:
No, were they in the newsletter?
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did you guys see the new Swissbianco Orange Farmers! :drool:
No, were they in the newsletter?
They will be in the next one... :drool:
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OH MY LORD, SOMEONE ORDER ME ONE OF THOSE! :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
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...and how much are those orange beuties?
-RenHoek
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I'm sure you have to contact him ;)
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Those are sweet... :drool:
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Well I almost joined the Farmers Club but I joined the Electrician Plus Club instead :pok:
Very nice knifes it's the first alox knife I have ever had as well
I just figured that the extra blade would suit me better than the combo driver\opener ;)
I think I might pair it with my Pulse best of both world saw with 1 scissors with the other :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: ::) :D
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Well I almost joined the Farmers Club but I joined the Electrician Plus Club instead :pok:
Very nice knifes it's the first alox knife I have ever had as well
I just figured that the extra blade would suit me better than the combo driver\opener ;)
I think I might pair it with my Pulse best of both world saw with 1 scissors with the other :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: ::) :D
Nice one mate, you won't regret it :)
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Well I almost joined the Farmers Club but I joined the Electrician Plus Club instead :pok:
Very nice knifes it's the first alox knife I have ever had as well
I just figured that the extra blade would suit me better than the combo driver\opener ;)
I think I might pair it with my Pulse best of both world saw with 1 scissors with the other :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: ::) :D
Nice one mate, you won't regret it :)
I believe that I will really like this knife :tu: :D :D :D Glad that I got it :) :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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The Farmer really is a special knife. I used mine earlier today.
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Well I almost joined the Farmers Club but I joined the Electrician Plus Club instead :pok:
Very nice knifes it's the first alox knife I have ever had as well
I just figured that the extra blade would suit me better than the combo driver\opener ;)
I think I might pair it with my Pulse best of both world saw with 1 scissors with the other :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: ::) :D
Move on up to the Felinevvet-Scibeer custom club!!
http://felinevet.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_phpshop&page=shop.browse&category_id=c0c3ba145c131e736e619dc36dddfe69&option=com_phpshop&Itemid=1
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Count me in now, too!
My NIB red Farmer was waiting for me when I got back in town last night (Thanks Tim!)
Earlier in this thread I was leaning towards the Electrician Plus. But I've been EDC'ing my Deluxe Tinker and have been using the canopener/screwdriver tool for phillips screws at work, so I figured that having a redundant 2nd blade at the cost of the phillips driver wasn't worth it...I really wanted one of the scibeer mods w/scissors, but couldn't justify the extra $$ ($75-85 vs $20).
Besides....gotta keep something out there to buy later, right?
-RenHoek
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Welcome to the club mate :tu:
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I don't have to tell you to enjoy the hell out of it--I'm sure you will. :cheers: :climber:
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And for only having it a couple days, I've used it to:
- Bottle opener - Open a beer
- Knive - Cut a box down (MAN that's a sharp blade...like cutting butter...)
- Bottle opener - Open a beer
- Saw - saw off the sharp part of a broken rake handle
- Bottle opener - Open a beer
- Knife - Whittle down the broken rake handle
- Bottle opener - Open a beer
- Flatblade screwdriver - Screw on the rake head (used an honest to God flathead screw, no less!)
- Bottle opener - Open a beer
- Awl - cut four holes in my 13yo's leather belt so he could tighten it enough to keep his pants up over his butt...
- Bottle opener - Open a beer
- Keyring - even made a quickie "cobra" lanyard for it outta an old shoestring
- Bottle opener - Open a beer
...guess I just need to open a can of soup and my new EDC will be properly broken in.
-RenHoek
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I think I see a trend emerging :D
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So I take it you opened a beer?
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It was entirely to be thorough in my use-testing....honestly....they weren't even screw-off caps either (Dos Equis).
It HAD to be done.
-RenHoek