Post by: Syem on June 04, 2018, 10:05:32 PM
Been carrying 150 knives for the past 5 months: (month 1 [misc] (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75292.0.html), month 2 [Alox84/85mm] (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75698.0.html), month 3 [Metal 74mm/Minimalist] (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,76240.0.html), month 4 [65mm] (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,76721.0.html), month 5 [58mm] (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,77200.0.html)), time for another 30 to complete this first half of the year.
Starting today, Monday the 4th of June, I'll be carrying a different 93mm Alox knife every day. I thought I might do 30 soldiers knives, and I could, but that would be a little bit boring so I'll mix them up for the enjoyment of us all.
I'm sorry to make this thread on the first day of my challenge... but I'm sure some of you could join me starting tomorrow, we all want to see your beauties! :cheers:
I'll keep counting the knives towards my year so 151 to 180 (!!!).
Again, I'll be following the same guidelines I set out in month #2 (copy-pasted below). Again, I'm not planning any breaks for this month either...
Code: (Some ground rules for the challenges:) [Select]
- Carrying/using multiple SAKs simultaneously is ok but we're counting the days and not the knives.
- Need to carry at least one "not carried in this challenge yet" knife every day. (if you're not doing the whole year with me, feel free to reset your list after each month)
- Since this will go on for at least a whole year, breaks are allowed but only due to carry restrictions while travelling or because of hospitalization. Just pick up where you left off once you're back.
- Exact duplicates are allowed but not twice in a row. (do not count as exact duplicates: variations in generations/tool evolution, scale & crest - type & shape & color, wear/damage, inlays/engravings and the likes. Basically, as long as we can tell them apart, it's ok to post them twice in a row). Posting a pic of the duplicates together before carrying them is strongly suggested.
Post by: Borg on June 04, 2018, 10:09:43 PM
Post by: Syem on June 04, 2018, 11:00:43 PM
Elsener Soldier 1964
Not in great shape but it was my first red Alox Soldier :D
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/06cff280d661f52f5388c9e02f8d9156.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180604/c89e552ae5d4db982bb76a40a9247568.jpg)
Post by: Thunderpants on June 04, 2018, 11:52:37 PM
Post by: Borg on June 04, 2018, 11:56:05 PM
Post by: Syem on June 05, 2018, 04:00:48 PM
:like: Kindermesser bladed soldier, love it :tu:It's still a bit pointy... And the awl sure is menacing...
I like the idea though! They need to do a kinder Messer Alox (cue in someone with a link of this already existing). I'm against the whole kid soldier idea though :D
Post by: Syem on June 05, 2018, 06:18:50 PM
Victorinox Pioneer Pruner in a gorgeous turquoise blue.
I had to mount a mini photo studio's lightbox today so of course I tested that it works properly :D
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180605/c1c1c651aa51d9bfcba5c3825f8eeff8.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180605/50db9600f073e72b7233561997ea837e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180605/2a6f4e99193b31861d78620fe9cf6d0a.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on June 05, 2018, 07:19:09 PM
Post by: Thunderpants on June 05, 2018, 08:04:14 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 05, 2018, 11:59:03 PM
:like:
Post by: Syem on June 06, 2018, 11:53:21 PM
Day 153
Victorinox Soldier 91
It's like new but was actually restored at the spa a few weeks ago. It was given a new awl, new set of original soldier scales and an actual new 91 blade!!! You probably saw it in the "latest sak" thread but I wanted to carry it today and it felt great!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/764349780658bf0674cb1829a02e6bd3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180606/a9e87ab102bad65caad113c256a9f55a.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 07, 2018, 08:03:27 AM
Amazing they actually have those spare parts still :o
Post by: Don Pablo on June 07, 2018, 09:39:02 AM
Post by: Syem on June 07, 2018, 08:53:33 PM
Anyways...
Day 154
Victorinox Pioneer 2017 Limited Edition Alox
(https://image.ibb.co/fEKmNo/20180607_170239.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/fEKmNo/20180607_170239.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/hm3P8T/20180607_170305.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/hm3P8T/20180607_170305.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/i9OP8T/20180607_170418.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/i9OP8T/20180607_170418.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/fB9xTT/20180607_170439.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/fB9xTT/20180607_170439.jpg)
Post by: Syem on June 07, 2018, 09:12:52 PM
Post by: Ron Who on June 07, 2018, 09:20:57 PM
BTW I did notice the button, just didn´t know it was a button.
Post by: Ron Who on June 07, 2018, 09:27:53 PM
Post by: Syem on June 07, 2018, 09:39:10 PM
I´m not seeing any.Tapatalk is messing up I think... I uploaded them manually so it should be good now... And it looks better too :D
BTW I did notice the button, just didn´t know it was a button.
Post by: Ron Who on June 07, 2018, 09:39:51 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 07, 2018, 10:22:43 PM
:like:
Post by: Syem on June 08, 2018, 11:58:20 PM
Victorinox Midshipman, recently restored... Resting on his two new friends
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180608/dd046d1717d5553ef665005198c1a5f0.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180608/ec19c0a5daa098ae48ef1746ac9a485c.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180608/0f0867b4242d9e9657df1c6c05f9b2f5.jpg)
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Post by: McStitchy on June 09, 2018, 07:34:33 AM
Post by: Syem on June 10, 2018, 12:06:43 AM
Victorinox Pioneer Pruner in yellow/gold color Alox with Bugnard advertising.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/34546aeacc883e9e1ec9b93149fda61f.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 10, 2018, 01:52:08 AM
Post by: Syem on June 10, 2018, 03:58:28 AM
Nice one Syem, but it's missing the Can-opener/Phillips :DAre you talking about the Pioneer Rancher?
I have yet to see an unmodified 93mm Alox with a Phillips screwdriver :D
Post by: McStitchy on June 10, 2018, 11:07:38 AM
Nice one Syem, but it's missing the Can-opener/Phillips :DAre you talking about the Pioneer Rancher?
I have yet to see an unmodified 93mm Alox with a Phillips screwdriver :D
He he, I find the Can-opener to be a very good #2 Philips driver too :tu:
Post by: Syem on June 10, 2018, 07:15:12 PM
Mmh that is something I've heard many times before but I never tried it... Before this challenge I've been EDC-ing a CT34 for at least 15 years and an Alox MiniChamp for a shorter while.Nice one Syem, but it's missing the Can-opener/Phillips :DAre you talking about the Pioneer Rancher?
I have yet to see an unmodified 93mm Alox with a Phillips screwdriver :D
He he, I find the Can-opener to be a very good #2 Philips driver too :tu:
I'll have to try that soon then :D
Post by: Syem on June 11, 2018, 12:33:42 AM
Victorinox Farmer in Red OC Alox scales.
Came out shining new from the spa at the cost of having a newer blade... The old one was just too bad compared to the rest of the knife.
(https://image.ibb.co/maEtq8/20180610_172630.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/maEtq8/20180610_172644.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/b3h2iT/20180610_172644.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/b3h2iT/20180610_172644.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 11, 2018, 12:37:37 AM
Post by: Syem on June 12, 2018, 12:45:31 AM
Wow... it looks like new :o :like:They are brand new scales indeed :D
Post by: Syem on June 12, 2018, 12:47:09 AM
Victorinox Pioneer in black
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180611/fc0b9eed81dc72205d21122b29c7e088.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 12, 2018, 01:07:08 AM
Post by: Syem on June 12, 2018, 11:43:31 PM
Victorinox Farmer in forest green with edelweiss "branding"
(https://image.ibb.co/c9575J/20180612_233019.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/c9575J/20180612_233019.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nGXqsy/20180612_232903.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nGXqsy/20180612_232903.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 13, 2018, 12:51:48 AM
Is Edelweiss a company that customises SAKs?
Like SwiasBianco?
Post by: Régis-Joël Charnay on June 13, 2018, 02:34:54 AM
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/896/28879152468_5b9fb6c718_c.jpg)(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1739/42035123214_d8933b8aaf_c.jpg)
Post by: Syem on June 13, 2018, 08:30:31 AM
That's a lovely green Syem. I think it fits a Farmer well :tu:Well... They sell many Vic knives and do blade and scales engravings. They also have what seems to be custom "advertising" knives special-ordered from Victorinox, such as this green farmer or a blue Alox Classic SD for example. Their website is a bit of a mess but it's easy to find :D
Is Edelweiss a company that customises SAKs?
Like SwiasBianco?
Post by: McStitchy on June 13, 2018, 09:39:30 AM
Anyways, looking forward to Day 160 :pok:
Post by: Syem on June 13, 2018, 11:45:54 AM
Climber by burr acaciaMonsieur Charnay, il s'agit-là d'un magnifique couteau. Cela dit, je ne suis pas certain que cette discussion soit le meilleur endroit pour le partager. Il s'agit ici d'un défi ou je (puisque personne ne m'a suivi) porte chaque jour un Alox 93mm différent et en poste la photo. Je vous suggère de poster votre joli climber sur le topic dédié aux climbers (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,71480.0.html) ou sur celui des nouvelles acquisitions (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,21658.0.html) par exemple. Si vous avez 30 Alox 93mm differents je vous invite à en porter un différent chaque jour et à le poster ici. J'apprécierais grandement la compagnie :D
In english...
Sir Charnay, that's a gorgeous knife! That being said, I'm not sure this topic is the best place to share it. In this here topic I'm carrying (since nobody followed me) a different 93mm Alox every day and post its picture. I suggest you post your nice climber in the topic dedicated to climbers or in the "what's your latest sak" for example. If you have 30 different 93mm Alox knives I invite you to carry a different one every day and to post it here. I would greatly appreciate the company :D
Post by: Syem on June 13, 2018, 11:51:07 AM
Thanks Syem, seems I'm too stupid to find their website :facepalm:
Anyways, looking forward to Day 160 :pok:
I just googled "Edelweiss Victorinox" and found it in the the top results... https://www.edelweiss.ch/ki/victorinox.html
I went naughty for today's knife :D
I'll try to get a good pic for it... Last few days were too busy and had smurfy weather so I ended up taking end-of-day pictures at home, apologies to everyone for that.
Post by: ThePeacent on June 13, 2018, 02:26:09 PM
Thanks Syem, seems I'm too stupid to find their website :facepalm:
Anyways, looking forward to Day 160 :pok:
I just googled "Edelweiss Victorinox" and found it in the the top results... https://www.edelweiss.ch/ki/victorinox.html
I went naughty for today's knife :D
I'll try to get a good pic for it... Last few days were too busy and had smurfy weather so I ended up taking end-of-day pictures at home, apologies to everyone for that.
no need at all to apologize, the variety makes up for it! :like: :like:
Post by: Syem on June 14, 2018, 01:18:52 AM
Elsener Soldier 69
:D
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Post by: McStitchy on June 14, 2018, 02:19:27 PM
Day 160
Elsener Soldier 69
:D
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180613/933a0569181817eeb57c0d0110917776.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180613/dacfe97a58480773901c9c208a82ba44.jpg)
:ahhh
Post by: pietervn on June 14, 2018, 10:50:49 PM
Elsener Soldier 69
Lovely SAK. My BY SAK
Pete
Post by: Borg on June 14, 2018, 11:33:16 PM
Nice one Syem :tu:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4550/38772831492_e1ca9f33db.jpg)
Post by: Don Pablo on June 15, 2018, 12:07:53 AM
Mine too :cheers:The 69 stamp on yours is upside down.
Nice one Syem :tu:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4550/38772831492_e1ca9f33db.jpg)
:whistle:
Post by: Syem on June 15, 2018, 12:30:25 AM
The 69 stamp on yours is upside down.
:whistle:
That cracked me up :D
Post by: Syem on June 15, 2018, 12:35:05 AM
Wenger Soldier 63 (or Standard Issue 63 as I guess most here would call it...)
Some package opening and nail cleaning work today.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/fe6e26c2a5671061eb36bcaf7ebeb630.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/1f332299573967df44dfae8778a5b186.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/73ec82335affd504f37e4b4aedd40552.jpg)
Post by: Régis-Joël Charnay on June 15, 2018, 12:45:07 AM
Sorry, I had not seen that it was a question that "ALOX"! Sorry still! I have actually Alox in my collection but I have 30 of it ... :(Climber by burr acaciaMonsieur Charnay, il s'agit-là d'un magnifique couteau. Cela dit, je ne suis pas certain que cette discussion soit le meilleur endroit pour le partager. Il s'agit ici d'un défi ou je (puisque personne ne m'a suivi) porte chaque jour un Alox 93mm différent et en poste la photo. Je vous suggère de poster votre joli climber sur le topic dédié aux climbers (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,71480.0.html) ou sur celui des nouvelles acquisitions (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,21658.0.html) par exemple. Si vous avez 30 Alox 93mm differents je vous invite à en porter un différent chaque jour et à le poster ici. J'apprécierais grandement la compagnie :D
In english...
Sir Charnay, that's a gorgeous knife! That being said, I'm not sure this topic is the best place to share it. In this here topic I'm carrying (since nobody followed me) a different 93mm Alox every day and post its picture. I suggest you post your nice climber in the topic dedicated to climbers or in the "what's your latest sak" for example. If you have 30 different 93mm Alox knives I invite you to carry a different one every day and to post it here. I would greatly appreciate the company :D
Post by: McStitchy on June 15, 2018, 08:06:25 AM
Day 161
Wenger Soldier 63 (or Standard Issue 63 as I guess most here would call it...)
Some package opening and nail cleaning work today.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/fe6e26c2a5671061eb36bcaf7ebeb630.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/1f332299573967df44dfae8778a5b186.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180614/73ec82335affd504f37e4b4aedd40552.jpg)
That is very cool Syem.
Nice pics... :like:
Post by: Syem on June 16, 2018, 02:25:10 AM
Sorry, I had not seen that it was a question that "ALOX"! Sorry still! I have actually Alox in my collection but I have 30 of it ... :(No worries Sir :D
That is very cool Syem.Thanks Matt!
Nice pics... :like:
Post by: Syem on June 16, 2018, 02:35:43 AM
Victorinox Seaman
- bi-color with old Red with OC on the front and newer/darker red on the back. This piece came back from the spa with essentially just the backspring and liner coming from the original knife I sent. It got new scales, a new awl (old one was ground in half) and a new blade as the original was in terrible shape too. I got all of them back too so i don't feel bad.
In case you're wondering: the spa doesn't have any back scales with the cut-out in the old red. That's why this knife has two tones of red.
(https://image.ibb.co/nwq0FJ/20180616_021820.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nwq0FJ/20180616_021820.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/eJCfFJ/20180616_021843.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/eJCfFJ/20180616_021843.jpg)
Post by: koke on June 16, 2018, 08:30:36 AM
Day 162
Victorinox Seaman
- bi-color with old Red with OC on the front and newer/darker red on the back. This piece came back from the spa with essentially just the backspring and liner coming from the original knife I sent. It got new scales, a new awl (old one was ground in half) and a new blade as the original was in terrible shape too. I got all of them back too so i don't feel bad.
In case you're wondering: the spa doesn't have any back scales with the cut-out in the old red. That's why this knife has two tones of red.
:like: great pieces & pics. I like this thread :like:
Post by: Borg on June 16, 2018, 08:59:14 PM
The 69 stamp on yours is upside down.
:whistle:
Awe man, upside down, inside out i'm all confused now :think:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1730/41028407460_dd1c68d30a.jpg)
We really need a Strobogrammatic soldier club, i would start one but i don't think it would be very busy ;)
I just need an 88 and an 11 and i'm good to go :salute:
Post by: Borg on June 16, 2018, 09:07:26 PM
Day 162
Victorinox Seaman
- bi-color with old Red with OC on the front and newer/darker red on the back. This piece came back from the spa with essentially just the backspring and liner coming from the original knife I sent. It got new scales, a new awl (old one was ground in half) and a new blade as the original was in terrible shape too. I got all of them back too so i don't feel bad.
In case you're wondering: the spa doesn't have any back scales with the cut-out in the old red. That's why this knife has two tones of red.
:like: that's probably my favourite so far :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on June 16, 2018, 10:43:02 PM
Day 162
Victorinox Seaman
- bi-color with old Red with OC on the front and newer/darker red on the back. This piece came back from the spa with essentially just the backspring and liner coming from the original knife I sent. It got new scales, a new awl (old one was ground in half) and a new blade as the original was in terrible shape too. I got all of them back too so i don't feel bad.
In case you're wondering: the spa doesn't have any back scales with the cut-out in the old red. That's why this knife has two tones of red.
(https://image.ibb.co/nwq0FJ/20180616_021820.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nwq0FJ/20180616_021820.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/eJCfFJ/20180616_021843.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/eJCfFJ/20180616_021843.jpg)
Nixe one Syem :like:
I'm not sure I would spot the colour difference immediately.
Nice pics :tu:
Post by: Syem on June 17, 2018, 12:52:42 AM
The 69 stamp on yours is upside down.
:whistle:
Awe man, upside down, inside out i'm all confused now :think:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/2/1730/41028407460_dd1c68d30a.jpg)
We really need a Strobogrammatic soldier club, i would start one but i don't think it would be very busy ;)
I just need an 88 and an 11 and i'm good to go :salute:
Today's knife doesn't fit but still...
Nixe one Syem :like:
I'm not sure I would spot the colour difference immediately.
Nice pics :tu:
Well in the pic of the back scale you can see the back of the front scale. Color difference is a bit more obvious there... The OC is a bit more orange than the new darker red.
Here's another pic where we can kinda see..
(https://preview.ibb.co/evr4AJ/20180617_004605.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/graWqJ/20180617_004605.jpg)
Post by: Syem on June 17, 2018, 01:07:18 AM
Elsener Soldier '66 (maybe I should have kept that one for next Tuesday...) or '99 depending on how you look at it, apparently :D
(https://image.ibb.co/dQj7VJ/20180617_004656.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/dQj7VJ/20180617_004656.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/buGMqJ/20180617_004711.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/buGMqJ/20180617_004711.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/kmuVjd/20180617_004721.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/kmuVjd/20180617_004721.jpg)
Post by: Syem on June 17, 2018, 10:51:01 PM
Day 164
Victorinox Pioneer in blue.
Gorgeous color but after using the cap lifters on the model '61 soldiers, that smaller cap lifter seems weak and flimsy in comparison...
Couldn't even pry off that road sign :D
(https://image.ibb.co/fjh5Kd/20180617_161007.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/fjh5Kd/20180617_161007.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/h5WMsy/20180617_161021.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/h5WMsy/20180617_161021.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/itNi5J/20180617_161209.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/itNi5J/20180617_161209.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ksrt5J/20180617_165554.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/ksrt5J/20180617_165554.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gwpKed/20180617_165624.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gwpKed/20180617_165624.jpg)
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Post by: McStitchy on June 17, 2018, 11:14:43 PM
I like no. 1 and 3 the most :like:
Oh, and the Elsener '66 from yesterday is :tu:
We have some visit at home for a week, they keep us even busier ::) I hope I will not forget My 30 day Mod SAK challenge the next couple of days.
Post by: ThePeacent on June 18, 2018, 02:38:09 PM
does that road sign mean there can be tanks around? ???
Post by: Syem on June 18, 2018, 03:58:24 PM
Cool Syem :DThanks! I agree with you on the pics but I like no. 4 too with my dog running in the back :D good luck on your challenge!
I like no. 1 and 3 the most :like:
Oh, and the Elsener '66 from yesterday is :tu:
We have some visit at home for a week, they keep us even busier ::) I hope I will not forget My 30 day Mod SAK challenge the next couple of days.
great pics!! :like:Yep! This is one of the training fields close to a military "recruit school". There's also an old decorative tank at the entrance along with a couple of cannons. Other signs near the fields include "danger of unexploded live ammunition"
does that road sign mean there can be tanks around? ???
Post by: Don Pablo on June 18, 2018, 04:28:13 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 18, 2018, 05:35:23 PM
Cool Syem :DThanks! I agree with you on the pics but I like no. 4 too with my dog running in the back :D good luck on your challenge!
I like no. 1 and 3 the most :like:
Oh, and the Elsener '66 from yesterday is :tu:
We have some visit at home for a week, they keep us even busier ::) I hope I will not forget My 30 day Mod SAK challenge the next couple of days.
Oh, there is a dog! I wonder what it is running from :whistle:
Post by: Syem on June 19, 2018, 08:01:06 AM
Oh, there is a dog! I wonder what it is running from :whistle:
XD
BTW the only soldiers I ever see there are manning the gate. By "manning" I mean sitting in a small office with a big window and by "gate" I mean one of those lifting bars blocking the street. :D
Post by: McStitchy on June 19, 2018, 08:04:40 AM
Post by: Syem on June 19, 2018, 08:04:41 AM
Day 165
Wenger Soldier/SI 2007
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Post by: ThePeacent on June 19, 2018, 02:29:58 PM
does that road sign mean there can be tanks around? ???
Yep! This is one of the training fields close to a military "recruit school". There's also an old decorative tank at the entrance along with a couple of cannons. Other signs near the fields include "danger of unexploded live ammunition"
cool stuff, thanks! :cheers:
Post by: McStitchy on June 19, 2018, 03:09:25 PM
(better a bit late than never :D)
Day 165
Wenger Soldier/SI 2007
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At first glance I swear I saw 007 :facepalm:
Post by: Syem on June 20, 2018, 12:27:30 AM
At first glance I swear I saw 007 :facepalm:
Well it's not wrong... There's just a 2 in front :D
Post by: Syem on June 20, 2018, 12:30:21 AM
Victorinox Pioneer X - MTo Multitool Of The Year 2016
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180619/be5a903e7d6a64c0e54cc2e114c6041f.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 20, 2018, 12:36:51 AM
Post by: ThePeacent on June 20, 2018, 02:59:19 PM
Day 166
Victorinox Pioneer X - MTo Multitool Of The Year 2016
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180619/be5a903e7d6a64c0e54cc2e114c6041f.jpg)
coolest SAK yet :ahhh :like:
Post by: Syem on June 20, 2018, 11:22:30 PM
Wenger Soldier/SI 67
Welcoming the latest member of the family...
(https://image.ibb.co/nKeoeo/20180620_201211.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nKeoeo/20180620_201211.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gjHkQT/20180620_201242.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gjHkQT/20180620_201242.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 21, 2018, 12:03:00 AM
Day 167
Wenger Soldier/SI 67
Welcoming the latest member of the family...
(https://image.ibb.co/nKeoeo/20180620_201211.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nKeoeo/20180620_201211.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gjHkQT/20180620_201242.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gjHkQT/20180620_201242.jpg)
Beautifully captured Syem :tu:
Is that new member covered in "Perlmutt" ? :drool:
Post by: Syem on June 21, 2018, 08:13:08 PM
It is indeed... But you saw that in the other topicDay 167
Wenger Soldier/SI 67
Welcoming the latest member of the family...
(https://image.ibb.co/nKeoeo/20180620_201211.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nKeoeo/20180620_201211.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gjHkQT/20180620_201242.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gjHkQT/20180620_201242.jpg)
Beautifully captured Syem :tu:
Is that new member covered in "Perlmutt" ? :drool:
Post by: McStitchy on June 21, 2018, 09:16:55 PM
It is indeed... But you saw that in the other topicDay 167
Wenger Soldier/SI 67
Welcoming the latest member of the family...
(https://image.ibb.co/nKeoeo/20180620_201211.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nKeoeo/20180620_201211.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gjHkQT/20180620_201242.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gjHkQT/20180620_201242.jpg)
Beautifully captured Syem :tu:
Is that new member covered in "Perlmutt" ? :drool:
You didn't reply so I went off to other threads :D
Post by: Syem on June 21, 2018, 09:41:03 PM
Victorinox Harvester in red old cross scales
(https://image.ibb.co/gxcfAT/20180621_202100.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gxcfAT/20180621_202100.jpg)
One of the best Italian restaurants in Geneva...
Post by: McStitchy on June 21, 2018, 11:07:28 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on June 21, 2018, 11:46:00 PM
Post by: Syem on June 22, 2018, 02:29:01 PM
Victorinox Electrician Plus in silver OC scales
(https://image.ibb.co/dwZyx8/20180622_123235.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/dwZyx8/20180622_123235.jpg)
Working with a couple of friends to replace a power plug. My first time using this special blade to remove cable insulation and I must say I never ever want to use anything else now :D I need this blade in a CyberTool!
(https://image.ibb.co/euRBH8/20180622_102054.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/euRBH8/20180622_102054.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gf9nqT/20180622_102145.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gf9nqT/20180622_102145.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ncUbjo/20180622_102551.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/ncUbjo/20180622_102551.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/f5V5c8/20180622_102227.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/f5V5c8/20180622_102227.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/migYVT/20180622_103500.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/migYVT/20180622_103500.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 22, 2018, 02:40:08 PM
I didn't know an Electrician Plus exists :o
"I need this blade in a CyberTool!" What a brilliant idea :gimme:
Btw, the ground wire needs to be kept longer so it's the last one that rips off (said an Irish to a Swiss) :D
Post by: Syem on June 22, 2018, 03:25:19 PM
Nice action pics Syem :tu:
I didn't know an Electrician Plus exists :o
"I need this blade in a CyberTool!" What a brilliant idea :gimme:
Btw, the ground wire needs to be kept longer so it's the last one that rips off (said an Irish to a Swiss) :D
I didn't know I had one until I stumbled upon it in my 93mm Alox box yesterday evening ^^
I actually knew that and always leave it at the same lenght as the other 2... I dunno why I figured it would be a good idea to make it shorter. Probably because it's always a pain to fit it inside and because I didn't sleep enough ^^
I also forgot the final shot with the plug finished ^^
I may just go back and fix that :D
Post by: McStitchy on June 22, 2018, 04:26:02 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 22, 2018, 04:27:49 PM
Gotta check my tools... you never know :ahhh
Post by: Syem on June 22, 2018, 06:05:24 PM
(I'm really loving that Electrician blade!!!) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180622/8a19718162a632201eb0f36aa9b54756.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180622/bd03274497b6f132ad3ec80b252317bd.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 22, 2018, 06:11:32 PM
There you go Matt, fixed it :D even took a final pic too!
(I'm really loving that Electrician blade!!!) (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180622/8a19718162a632201eb0f36aa9b54756.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180622/bd03274497b6f132ad3ec80b252317bd.jpg)
Top job :like:
Admit it... it gave you a reason to use the Electrician again :D
:tu: :tu: :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on June 22, 2018, 06:18:06 PM
"didn't know I had one until I stumbled upon it in my 93mm Alox box yesterday evening ^^"
Gotta check my tools... you never know :ahhh
UPDATE:
I don't have one :-\
I have:
- Pioneer X silver
- Farmer silver
- Pioneer olive
... and maybe one more soon :D
Post by: Syem on June 23, 2018, 11:22:10 AM
Top job :like:Yup! I'll admit it! I don't have many of those blades and with a different SAK every day for another 6.5 months I expect I won't see it again before a while :/
Admit it... it gave you a reason to use the Electrician again :D:tu: :tu: :tu:
"didn't know I had one until I stumbled upon it in my 93mm Alox box yesterday evening ^^"
Gotta check my tools... you never know :ahhh
UPDATE:
I don't have one :-\
I have:
- Pioneer X silver
- Farmer silver
- Pioneer olive
... and maybe one more soon :D
Wasn't that hard to check :D
I'm sure you'll appreciate the fact it's a bit trickier for me :D
Those I've carried this month already (with today's as a bit of a spoiler at the bottom right):
(https://image.ibb.co/nnWmKo/20180623_110532.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nnWmKo/20180623_110532.jpg)
The rest of the 93mm stash (minus 4 or 5 more currently at the spa)
(https://image.ibb.co/nDOizo/20180623_111847.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nDOizo/20180623_111847.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 23, 2018, 01:36:02 PM
Top job :like:Yup! I'll admit it! I don't have many of those blades and with a different SAK every day for another 6.5 months I expect I won't see it again before a while :/
Admit it... it gave you a reason to use the Electrician again :D:tu: :tu: :tu:"didn't know I had one until I stumbled upon it in my 93mm Alox box yesterday evening ^^"
Gotta check my tools... you never know :ahhh
UPDATE:
I don't have one :-\
I have:
- Pioneer X silver
- Farmer silver
- Pioneer olive
... and maybe one more soon :D
Wasn't that hard to check :D
I'm sure you'll appreciate the fact it's a bit trickier for me :D
Those I've carried this month already (with today's as a bit of a spoiler at the bottom right):
(https://image.ibb.co/nnWmKo/20180623_110532.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nnWmKo/20180623_110532.jpg)
The rest of the 93mm stash (minus 4 or 5 more currently at the spa)
(https://image.ibb.co/nDOizo/20180623_111847.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nDOizo/20180623_111847.jpg)
:o ... yes, appreciated :D
So it's a 62-64 Pioneer today then?
Post by: Borg on June 23, 2018, 02:35:10 PM
Post by: Syem on June 23, 2018, 02:35:38 PM
:o ... yes, appreciated :D
So it's a 62-64 Pioneer today then?
I also have a 66 Elsener in red. They used spare red scales for quite a few years...
But you're right (except it's a Soldier, not a Pioneer :P)
Day 170
Elsener Soldier 1964 in red.
This one's scales are a bit worst than the one I carried on day "1" (150) but unlike that one the blade and tools are pristine :D (I'll post the first two in the Hats thread too :P)
(https://image.ibb.co/mMNAEo/20180623_113956.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/mMNAEo/20180623_113956.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/m963Zo/20180623_114023.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/m963Zo/20180623_114023.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/jrz1LT/20180623_134150.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/jrz1LT/20180623_134150.jpg)
Post by: Syem on June 25, 2018, 12:19:08 AM
Victorinox Pioneer Rancher in red OC scales
(https://image.ibb.co/kDz1po/20180624_171942.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/kDz1po/20180624_171942.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 25, 2018, 08:05:17 AM
:o ... yes, appreciated :D
So it's a 62-64 Pioneer today then?
I also have a 66 Elsener in red. They used spare red scales for quite a few years...
But you're right (except it's a Soldier, not a Pioneer :P)
Day 170
Elsener Soldier 1964 in red.
This one's scales are a bit worst than the one I carried on day "1" (150) but unlike that one the blade and tools are pristine :D (I'll post the first two in the Hats thread too :P)
(https://image.ibb.co/mMNAEo/20180623_113956.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/mMNAEo/20180623_113956.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/m963Zo/20180623_114023.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/m963Zo/20180623_114023.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/jrz1LT/20180623_134150.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/jrz1LT/20180623_134150.jpg)
Great pics, and hat Syem :tu: :like:
I keep using Pioneer and Soldier term for the same, sorry. Pioneer was the commercial one without year stamp, with brass liners (up to a point) and with keyring, right?
I did mean the Soldier then.
Ok, so occasionally there are older ones in red :tu:
Post by: McStitchy on June 25, 2018, 08:09:23 AM
Day 171
Victorinox Pioneer Rancher in red OC scales
(https://image.ibb.co/kDz1po/20180624_171942.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/kDz1po/20180624_171942.jpg)
Just lovely :dd:
Maybe you should have a look at the calendar thread in the Shutter Shop?
Post by: Syem on June 25, 2018, 08:30:21 PM
Great pics, and hat Syem :tu: :like:Thanks!
I keep using Pioneer and Soldier term for the same, sorry. Pioneer was the commercial one without year stamp, with brass liners (up to a point) and with keyring, right?
I did mean the Soldier then.
Ok, so occasionally there are older ones in red :tu:
Many Pioneers don't have a keyring...
I could say the main difference resides in the year tang-stamp but some spare soldier blades have been used on Pioneers.
Another difference of note could be the cap lifter... But it actually evolved pretty much the same way on both... Newer Soldiers have the crappy slim cap-lifter. And while most Pioneers easily found have the new cap-lifter too you can find older ones with the same as the soldiers'.
Main difference then is the scales. Pioneers are either OC or have the new "hexagonal" shield... Or advertising. Soldiers always have either the "fat old cross" with the quality check stamp in it or the newer rounded shield.
Some old Pioneers have the full-size awl instead of the in-line awl/reamer too. I've got one coming my way
Just lovely :dd:
Maybe you should have a look at the calendar thread in the Shutter Shop?
Maybe I should
I feel bad submitting cell-phone pictures to such a thread though...I don't mind if you want to post mine in my stead :D
Post by: Syem on June 25, 2018, 08:35:20 PM
Wenger Soldier/SI 65
(https://image.ibb.co/n1eWPo/20180625_091927.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/n1eWPo/20180625_091927.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 25, 2018, 08:42:42 PM
What I couldn't find out was how the blade of the Soldiers is different to the Pioneers Especially to the current Pioneers. I think on my 2017 olive Pioneer the blade has quite a gap to the awl.
And the shape of kinda special on the current Pioneers (asymmetrical).
Post by: McStitchy on June 25, 2018, 08:45:28 PM
Day 172
Wenger Soldier/SI 65
(https://image.ibb.co/n1eWPo/20180625_091927.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/n1eWPo/20180625_091927.jpg)
Beautiful picture :like:
Post by: Ron Who on June 25, 2018, 08:46:58 PM
Only the Pioneer Solo comes with a straight, centered blade (but only occasionally!).
Post by: McStitchy on June 25, 2018, 08:56:58 PM
The asymmetrical (crinked) blade on the Pioneer series is neccesary otherwise the second tool in the layer (small blade/pruner blade/electrician´s blade/awl) won´t fit.
Only the Pioneer Solo comes with a straight, centered blade (but only occasionally!).
Thanks Ron :salute:
And that I think is not "fully" true because there is quite a big gap between the blade and the awl.
The blade could be thicker there, or more symmetrical, I think.
It looks that way on my 2017 Pioneer at least.
So I would like to see a comparison to an older Soldier :D
Post by: Ron Who on June 25, 2018, 09:24:43 PM
The asymmetrical (crinked) blade on the Pioneer series is neccesary otherwise the second tool in the layer (small blade/pruner blade/electrician´s blade/awl) won´t fit.
Only the Pioneer Solo comes with a straight, centered blade (but only occasionally!).
Thanks Ron :salute:
And that I think is not "fully" true because there is quite a big gap between the blade and the awl.
The blade could be thicker there, or more symmetrical, I think.
It looks that way on my 2017 Pioneer at least.
So I would like to see a comparison to an older Soldier :D
A picture will make it clearer.
from top to bottom: uncrinked Solo, Pruner, and Carver.
As you can see the Carver has the gap, but the Pruner doesn´t. Yet the main blade is crinked the same way. Probably saves on production costs.
Post by: Don Pablo on June 25, 2018, 09:39:26 PM
Looks like the pruner blade is thicker than the awl, thus having a thinner spacer, and a smaller space gap?The asymmetrical (crinked) blade on the Pioneer series is neccesary otherwise the second tool in the layer (small blade/pruner blade/electrician´s blade/awl) won´t fit.
Only the Pioneer Solo comes with a straight, centered blade (but only occasionally!).
Thanks Ron :salute:
And that I think is not "fully" true because there is quite a big gap between the blade and the awl.
The blade could be thicker there, or more symmetrical, I think.
It looks that way on my 2017 Pioneer at least.
So I would like to see a comparison to an older Soldier :D
A picture will make it clearer.
from top to bottom: uncrinked Solo, Pruner, and Carver.
As you can see the Carver has the gap, but the Pruner doesn´t. Yet the main blade is crinked the same way. Probably saves on production costs.
Post by: Ron Who on June 25, 2018, 09:47:37 PM
Actually, at the tang the pruner blade is thinner than the awl, by a very tiny bit.Looks like the pruner blade is thicker than the awl, thus having a thinner spacer, and a smaller space gap?The asymmetrical (crinked) blade on the Pioneer series is neccesary otherwise the second tool in the layer (small blade/pruner blade/electrician´s blade/awl) won´t fit.
Only the Pioneer Solo comes with a straight, centered blade (but only occasionally!).
Thanks Ron :salute:
And that I think is not "fully" true because there is quite a big gap between the blade and the awl.
The blade could be thicker there, or more symmetrical, I think.
It looks that way on my 2017 Pioneer at least.
So I would like to see a comparison to an older Soldier :D
A picture will make it clearer.
from top to bottom: uncrinked Solo, Pruner, and Carver.
As you can see the Carver has the gap, but the Pruner doesn´t. Yet the main blade is crinked the same way. Probably saves on production costs.
Post by: Ron Who on June 25, 2018, 09:50:46 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 25, 2018, 09:51:28 PM
The asymmetrical (crinked) blade on the Pioneer series is neccesary otherwise the second tool in the layer (small blade/pruner blade/electrician´s blade/awl) won´t fit.
Only the Pioneer Solo comes with a straight, centered blade (but only occasionally!).
Thanks Ron :salute:
And that I think is not "fully" true because there is quite a big gap between the blade and the awl.
The blade could be thicker there, or more symmetrical, I think.
It looks that way on my 2017 Pioneer at least.
So I would like to see a comparison to an older Soldier :D
A picture will make it clearer.
from top to bottom: uncrinked Solo, Pruner, and Carver.
As you can see the Carver has the gap, but the Pruner doesn´t. Yet the main blade is crinked the same way. Probably saves on production costs.
That's it, I can see what you mean now. Thanks a million Ron, much appreciated :cheers:
Post by: Syem on June 25, 2018, 10:48:40 PM
BTW Sorry we´re derailing your thread Syem :oops:Nah it's fine! I appreciate the activity and the good info :D
Post by: McStitchy on June 25, 2018, 10:56:19 PM
BTW Sorry we´re derailing your thread Syem :oops:Nah it's fine! I appreciate the activity and the good info :D
:salute:
Post by: Syem on June 27, 2018, 01:52:42 AM
Victorinox Alox Solo in red OC with bail and symmetrical blade.
Recently restored by the spa... New scales and bail and rejuvenated original blade...
It's sitting on a box that some might recognize. It teamed up with little Sigsetter here to open up some knife mail which deserves sunlight for its pictures.
(https://image.ibb.co/b7C8Po/20180627_014610.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/b7C8Po/20180627_014610.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 27, 2018, 08:13:16 AM
Day 173
Victorinox Alox Solo in red OC with bail and symmetrical blade.
Recently restored by the spa... New scales and bail and rejuvenated original blade...
It's sitting on a box that some might recognize. It teamed up with little Sigsetter here to open up some knife mail which deserves sunlight for its pictures.
(https://image.ibb.co/b7C8Po/20180627_014610.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/b7C8Po/20180627_014610.jpg)
:like:
The Spa being Victorinox I suppose.
Great to see they're doing excellent work :tu:
Soooo.... a box, right.... :popcorn:
Post by: Syem on June 27, 2018, 02:17:23 PM
:like:
The Spa being Victorinox I suppose.
Great to see they're doing excellent work :tu:
Soooo.... a box, right.... :popcorn:
Yep, the Vic Spa :D
Wooden box with "the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything" in the bottom right corner... that happens to be the serial number of this particular piece :whistle:
I've been a naughty boy again ^^ Couldn't resist... I won't actively search for these but when they come up at a fair price I'll keep pulling the trigger :ahhh
Can't give you more clues ^^
Post by: Borg on June 27, 2018, 06:57:50 PM
Post by: McStitchy on June 27, 2018, 07:02:19 PM
:like:
The Spa being Victorinox I suppose.
Great to see they're doing excellent work :tu:
Soooo.... a box, right.... :popcorn:
Yep, the Vic Spa :D
Wooden box with "the Answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything" in the bottom right corner... that happens to be the serial number of this particular piece :whistle:
I've been a naughty boy again ^^ Couldn't resist... I won't actively search for these but when they come up at a fair price I'll keep pulling the trigger :ahhh
Can't give you more clues ^^
... he he... congrats :tu:
Post by: Syem on June 27, 2018, 10:16:33 PM
love the solo :tu: , if the box is upside down i will guess Kantonmesser ???
Correct :cheers:
Upside down box indeed otherwise it would've been way too obvious :whistle:
I promised myself I wouldn't chase those but just couldn't pass that one... only 100 of each in the world so it's extremely rare to stumble upon them. :climber:
Post by: Syem on June 27, 2018, 10:56:41 PM
Victorinox Pioneer - golden coloured, with bail, with a vintage awl and with a Fischer tang-stamp. Dunno about the time period yet so I welcome any insights on this piece!
Just got it the other day and couldn't pass carrying it on this extremely important day in the office. I wish I could explain what happened but its basically a really big milestone.
(https://image.ibb.co/nObis8/20180627_182600.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nObis8/20180627_182600.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mS2Os8/20180627_182630.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/mS2Os8/20180627_182630.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gU7Os8/20180627_182649.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gU7Os8/20180627_182649.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ktuEzo/20180627_182739.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/ktuEzo/20180627_182739.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gjNCkT/20180627_182755.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gjNCkT/20180627_182755.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 27, 2018, 11:40:09 PM
Day 174
Victorinox Pioneer - golden coloured, with bail, with a vintage awl and with a Fischer tang-stamp. Dunno about the time period yet so I welcome any insights on this piece!
Just got it the other day and couldn't pass carrying it on this extremely important day in the office. I wish I could explain what happened but its basically a really big milestone.
(https://image.ibb.co/nObis8/20180627_182600.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nObis8/20180627_182600.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/mS2Os8/20180627_182630.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/mS2Os8/20180627_182630.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gU7Os8/20180627_182649.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gU7Os8/20180627_182649.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/ktuEzo/20180627_182739.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/ktuEzo/20180627_182739.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/gjNCkT/20180627_182755.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gjNCkT/20180627_182755.jpg)
Lovely old Pioneer Syem :dd: :like:
- Can opener no +Pat = 1971-
- Bottle opener with write stripper = 1951-1980
- Fisher = 1957-? ... but that side of the Tang was only stamped until 1974
So you're probably looking at 1971-74 of the tools are original, and of there is really no +Pat stamp.
I'm not sure about the awl though.
You might also find this thread interesting...
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18265.msg344627.html#msg344627
:salute:
Post by: Syem on June 29, 2018, 02:27:29 AM
Elsener Soldier 1965 in silver Alox. I think its the first year with such scales and its in great condition.
(https://image.ibb.co/gfm6x8/20180628_190109.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gfm6x8/20180628_190109.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nx5zH8/20180628_190149.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nx5zH8/20180628_190149.jpg)
Post by: Syem on June 29, 2018, 02:28:45 AM
Lovely old Pioneer Syem :dd: :like:
- Can opener no +Pat = 1971-
- Bottle opener with write stripper = 1951-1980
- Fisher = 1957-? ... but that side of the Tang was only stamped until 1974
So you're probably looking at 1971-74 of the tools are original, and of there is really no +Pat stamp.
I'm not sure about the awl though.
You might also find this thread interesting...
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18265.msg344627.html#msg344627 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,18265.msg344627.html#msg344627)
:salute:
Thanks for the information. There's indeed no "pat" on the can-opener.
Post by: McStitchy on June 29, 2018, 08:08:51 AM
Day 175
Elsener Soldier 1965 in silver Alox. I think its the first year with such scales and its in great condition.
(https://image.ibb.co/gfm6x8/20180628_190109.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gfm6x8/20180628_190109.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/nx5zH8/20180628_190149.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/nx5zH8/20180628_190149.jpg)
Great pics of the 65 Soldier Syêm :like:
Nice view over the city too...
Post by: Syem on June 29, 2018, 10:52:24 PM
Great pics of the 65 Soldier Syêm :like:
Nice view over the city too...
Thanks Matt! That flat/apartment really has a great view. On the first of August you can see the fireworks from all around the canton. I wish I lived there :D
Post by: Syem on June 29, 2018, 10:57:50 PM
Victorinox Sailor in red OC scales. It is in very good condition and I never brought it for repairs so the scales have really survived the test of time.
(https://image.ibb.co/iNTvcJ/1530303148076.png) (https://image.ibb.co/iNTvcJ/1530303148076.png)
(https://image.ibb.co/cjK1HJ/20180629_220613.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/cjK1HJ/20180629_220613.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/cTJvcJ/20180629_220624.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/cTJvcJ/20180629_220624.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on June 29, 2018, 11:56:46 PM
Probably more.
It must have been hidden out forgotten all those years :o
:like:
Post by: pietervn on June 30, 2018, 11:04:20 AM
I have been following this thread very closely. The Alox models are really starting to grow on me.
You have a fantastic collection Syem!!! :cheers:
Thanks for sharing it with us
Pete
Post by: Syem on June 30, 2018, 01:25:42 PM
Victorinox Solo Alox in red OC scales with advertising from a now-defunct Swiss store chain (which I remember from my youth). The cross is red as opposed to the usual white/silver.
(https://image.ibb.co/gwpE4y/20180630_123411.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gwpE4y/20180630_123411.jpg)
Post by: Syem on June 30, 2018, 01:29:20 PM
G'Day
I have been following this thread very closely. The Alox models are really starting to grow on me.
You have a fantastic collection Syem!!! :cheers:
Thanks for sharing it with us
Pete
Thanks Pieter!
I'm really loving carrying these Alox! I'm starting to think I should do another month with them... Sadly it would me mostly soldiers as I'm soon running out of non-soldier 93mm Alox... I'll probably switch it up to another category instead and miss these Alox beauties.
Post by: McStitchy on June 30, 2018, 06:38:21 PM
Day 177
Victorinox Solo Alox in red OC scales with advertising from a now-defunct Swiss store chain (which I remember from my youth). The cross is red as opposed to the usual white/silver.
(https://image.ibb.co/gwpE4y/20180630_123411.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gwpE4y/20180630_123411.jpg)
Wow, very nice Solo and picture Syêm :like:
I hope you don't mind me adding it to the June 2019 Calendar thread :salute:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,77573.msg1707859.html#msg1707859
Post by: Syem on July 01, 2018, 11:46:07 PM
Wow, very nice Solo and picture Syêm :like:
I hope you don't mind me adding it to the June 2019 Calendar thread :salute:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,77573.msg1707859.html#msg1707859 (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,77573.msg1707859.html#msg1707859)
No problem at all! I'll take it as a compliment :D
Post by: Syem on July 01, 2018, 11:47:51 PM
Victorinox Pioneer Limited Edition Nespresso #1 Arpeggio
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180701/831b193c568a84d43d25a5d5de4c9566.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180701/663538773d4615cc1be291606c53a92d.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on July 02, 2018, 12:01:00 AM
Day 178
Victorinox Pioneer Limited Edition Nespresso #1 Arpeggio
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180701/831b193c568a84d43d25a5d5de4c9566.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180701/663538773d4615cc1be291606c53a92d.jpg)
That's quite a dark blue.
I guess you have the complete Nespresso series? :like:
Post by: BCNZ on July 02, 2018, 04:33:45 AM
Day 173
Victorinox Alox Solo in red OC with bail and symmetrical blade.
Recently restored by the spa... New scales and bail and rejuvenated original blade...
It's sitting on a box that some might recognize. It teamed up with little Sigsetter here to open up some knife mail which deserves sunlight for its pictures.
(https://image.ibb.co/b7C8Po/20180627_014610.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/b7C8Po/20180627_014610.jpg)
Nice knife. Does Victorinox have OC scales sitting around?! Or do they make them special for restoring old knives?
Post by: Syem on July 02, 2018, 11:07:10 AM
Nice knife. Does Victorinox have OC scales sitting around?! Or do they make them special for restoring old knives?
I believe they do have OC scales sitting around.
If they were making them special I would have to pay a hefty price for them. As it stands, most repairs including scales and tools replacements/restore cost me between 10 and 15 CHF.
I'm having them replace as many as possible while they still have stocks of them... I know they already don't have any red OC back scales with the cut-out for a Marlinspike (and possibly full awl, I'm not sure if the cutout is the same or not but I think either way they're out of those). (The back scale is of course not "OC" but I mean in the same specific red)
Post by: BCNZ on July 03, 2018, 12:57:56 AM
I've always liked the red OC scale the best. It's good to see they can still be had from Victorinox in new condition.
Post by: Syem on July 03, 2018, 01:23:46 AM
Thanks for the info.I was very glad to find that out and I'm taking full advantage of that :D
I've always liked the red OC scale the best. It's good to see they can still be had from Victorinox in new condition.
Post by: Syem on July 03, 2018, 01:24:57 AM
Victorinox Pioneer Rancher in red OC scales
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180702/2dc537fe11a67fb7fed983f07b0c3c88.jpg)
Post by: McStitchy on July 03, 2018, 08:10:40 AM
Day 179
Victorinox Pioneer Rancher in red OC scales
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180702/2dc537fe11a67fb7fed983f07b0c3c88.jpg)
That's a great combo right there :like:
Post by: Borg on July 03, 2018, 07:36:29 PM
Post by: Syem on July 03, 2018, 11:18:04 PM
I'm still kicking myself for not buying the Arpeggio back when they were cheap, and the longer i leave it the more expensive they get :cry:Don't kick yourself too hard... There are so many missed occasions in the world of SAK collecting...
Post by: Syem on July 03, 2018, 11:20:50 PM
Victorinox Soldier 77
Figured I would finish the 6th month with a lucky number :D
(https://image.ibb.co/gWrHgd/20180703_224010.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gWrHgd/20180703_224010.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/n9p3Md/20180703_223939.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/n9p3Md/20180703_223939.jpg)]
I'll post a group shot soon...
Post by: McStitchy on July 04, 2018, 12:37:49 AM
Day 180
Victorinox Soldier 77
Figured I would finish the 6th month with a lucky number :D
(https://image.ibb.co/gWrHgd/20180703_224010.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gWrHgd/20180703_224010.jpg)
(https://image.ibb.co/n9p3Md/20180703_223939.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/n9p3Md/20180703_223939.jpg)]
I'll post a group shot soon...
Nice finish Syêm... you know I like 70s SAKs :D
:like:
Post by: Syem on July 08, 2018, 12:37:46 PM
Nice finish Syêm... you know I like 70s SAKs :D:like:
Thanks Matt!
I just can't resist 7s so this one is precious to me
Here's the chronological group shot as promised:
(https://image.ibb.co/gOEfcT/20180708_121830.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gOEfcT/20180708_121830.jpg)
(recovering from OCD... I've forced myself not to go and fix the alignment... Sorry for those of you whose eyes this will hurt)
And here's A bit of a reds comparison. It's a bit hard to tell but if you stare long enough you can see it. What surprised me the most is the difference between the OC and the soldier's.
From left to right : MTo PX (modern Alox red), red 1963 Soldier, brand new red OC scales, 2018 LE Berry red (which I didn't carry during the month).
(https://image.ibb.co/htKDxT/20180708_122558.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/htKDxT/20180708_122558.jpg)
Post by: ThePeacent on July 08, 2018, 01:56:51 PM
Here's the chronological group shot as promised:
(https://image.ibb.co/gOEfcT/20180708_121830.jpg) (https://image.ibb.co/gOEfcT/20180708_121830.jpg)
(recovering from OCD... I've forced myself not to go and fix the alignment... Sorry for those of you whose eyes this will hurt)
so much :drool: in that pic
Post by: koke on July 08, 2018, 03:52:03 PM
Post by: McStitchy on July 09, 2018, 08:36:29 AM
As for the red-tone comparison the 1963 Soldier looks like a very deep red.
While the 2018 LE seems to go a bit into the pink'ish red.
But I like them all :gimme: