Post by: El Corkscrew on April 10, 2017, 04:19:58 AM
Do we have any other Waiter fans out there? I know it's all Toolbox this and Super Champ Plus that, but, dang, what a lot of functionality in ONE LAYER!!!
I have pictured below 2 Waiters. I believe one is the earliest incarnation and the other the most recent (w/out KR) and "Weishaupt" ad. (Btw, I LOVE German/Swiss/Austrian ads on knives, makes me remember and miss that part of the world.) Notable differences are the Economy scales on the older one, as well as a slightly more edgy, less-rounded combo tool, fluted corkscrew, no half-stop, old small "V" stamp.
:cheers:
Post by: theonew on April 10, 2017, 05:46:10 AM
(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/waiter_1.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on April 10, 2017, 06:01:35 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 10, 2017, 07:04:15 AM
I've been on a minimalist kick lately and have recently rediscovered my love for the Waiter. So small yet so functional and barely noticeable in a pocket. I find the combo tool, though I wish it was just slightly more robust, handles most of my simple screwdriver and light pry bar needs. If I'm on some sort of job, computer or photo related, I will bring my Crunch and maybe another tool or two, but for my day to day urban existence it really fits nicely :tu:
(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/waiter_1.jpg)
:like:
You're right, it's definitely not as robust, but really, should we be using our >91mm SAKs for prying in the first place? The Waiter is not my favorite SAK or even my usual first choice to carry but I feel like it punches way above its weight limit... and the snap on a clean, lightly oiled Waiter, like a mouse trap it is.
It occurred to me that the Waiter is the smallest SAK to support some must have tools unavailable in alox: corkscrew, tweezers and toothpick.
Excellent point, RS!!! :salute:
Post by: theonew on April 10, 2017, 07:18:27 AM
The combo tool has no problem prying some keys off my keyboard for de-gunking purposes, so I'm good with it.
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 10, 2017, 07:38:34 AM
Got to agree about the snap, in fact I just woke up my dog folding the combo tool closed :D
The combo tool has no problem prying some keys off my keyboard for de-gunking purposes, so I'm good with it.
:rofl:
I'm tryin' ta sleep ova heh!
Post by: Padre on April 10, 2017, 10:01:07 AM
I can see the charm as I only carry small SAKs anyways. If Tourist wouldnt exist Waiter would be the next to replace it.
Sure Tourist is chunky, it depends from the weather if I am able to carry it, that problem would not be with Waiter.
Good topic!
:cheers:
Post by: ThePeacent on April 10, 2017, 11:45:14 AM
That minimalist toolset also sharpens your mind and makes you improvise with what you've got, allowing you to discover new uses for these simple yet effective implements
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM02654_zpsq6ex7llm.jpg)
A true classic SAK and excellent companion
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM02699_zpswvbz7miv.jpg)
Mine has the broken scale but it's a lovely scar of the times we've had together ::)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/CAM02698_zpsihzvw9ey.jpg)
Post by: shibafu on April 10, 2017, 02:02:26 PM
Post by: Mizedog on April 10, 2017, 04:22:39 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/412931afcf7cf977d4fecf6d5f94a753.jpg)
This one is from sometime in the 80s, and has no half stop on the rounded combo tool.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Post by: Padre on April 10, 2017, 04:23:45 PM
I really like that relative of the Waiter, the Apprentice. The Phillips gives it a slimmer profile than the Waiter, and for me it's more useful than the corkscrew.
Sshhhh! El Corkscrew might not approve. ;)
:whistle:
Post by: theonew on April 10, 2017, 05:30:30 PM
(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/waiter_weight.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on April 10, 2017, 05:36:45 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 10, 2017, 06:57:01 PM
Wow, I knew it was light, but only a few more grams than a Manager :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
(http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii155/theonew/waiter_weight.jpg)
:like: :like: :like:
Empirical proof of awesomeness!!!
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 10, 2017, 06:59:09 PM
I really like that relative of the Waiter, the Apprentice. The Phillips gives it a slimmer profile than the Waiter, and for me it's more useful than the corkscrew.
Sshhhh! El Corkscrew might not approve. ;)
:whistle:
:rofl:
The Corkscrew Way is accepting of all beliefs and philosophies.
:D
Post by: pfrsantos on April 10, 2017, 07:22:32 PM
:tu: :salute:
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 10, 2017, 07:37:10 PM
I would probably carry Waiter all the time, but I just dont like the combo tool enough.
I can see the charm as I only carry small SAKs anyways. If Tourist wouldnt exist Waiter would be the next to replace it.
Sure Tourist is chunky, it depends from the weather if I am able to carry it, that problem would not be with Waiter.
Good topic!
:cheers:
:like:
The Tourist is a great SAK! I have several of them. I do, however, enjoy the combo tool. El Compact is still my most ideal EDC but El Waiter makes El Compact look like he needs to improve his diet & exercise routine. :D
:cheers:
Post by: Fast Bill on April 10, 2017, 09:25:08 PM
I would probably carry Waiter all the time, but I just dont like the combo tool enough.
I can see the charm as I only carry small SAKs anyways. If Tourist wouldnt exist Waiter would be the next to replace it.
Sure Tourist is chunky, it depends from the weather if I am able to carry it, that problem would not be with Waiter.
Good topic!
:cheers:
:like:
The Tourist is a great SAK! I have several of them. I do, however, enjoy the combo tool. El Compact is still my most ideal EDC but El Waiter makes El Compact look like he needs to improve his diet & exercise routine. :D
:cheers:
I've been carrying my Sportsman lately and though I've always got a Waiter in the car I've never actually carried it ... :think:
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 10, 2017, 09:39:20 PM
I would probably carry Waiter all the time, but I just dont like the combo tool enough.
I can see the charm as I only carry small SAKs anyways. If Tourist wouldnt exist Waiter would be the next to replace it.
Sure Tourist is chunky, it depends from the weather if I am able to carry it, that problem would not be with Waiter.
Good topic!
:cheers:
:like:
The Tourist is a great SAK! I have several of them. I do, however, enjoy the combo tool. El Compact is still my most ideal EDC but El Waiter makes El Compact look like he needs to improve his diet & exercise routine. :D
:cheers:
I've been carrying my Sportsman lately and though I've always got a Waiter in the car I've never actually carried it ... :think:
:like:
Give that thing some pocket time, Phil! Now that I started this thread, I need to do the same... I've just been sort of an aloxaholic lately. :ahhh
It's a great picnic/hike-lunch SAK. And, of course, it serves all your party needs. :drink:
:salute:
Post by: Ron Who on April 10, 2017, 09:48:11 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 10, 2017, 09:53:25 PM
.
:like:
Indubitably!
Post by: Ron Who on April 10, 2017, 09:58:45 PM
I made the previous pic last summer. A few weeks ago I filed down the keyring nub.
Post by: Gareth on April 10, 2017, 10:25:50 PM
*Come to think of it, that £10 knife has cost me a LOT of money over the years. >:(
Post by: G-Dizzle on April 10, 2017, 10:35:27 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170410/4ac51c81fae3a013c1d81f895a7010f7.jpg)
Post by: Fast Bill on April 10, 2017, 10:55:14 PM
I would probably carry Waiter all the time, but I just dont like the combo tool enough.
I can see the charm as I only carry small SAKs anyways. If Tourist wouldnt exist Waiter would be the next to replace it.
Sure Tourist is chunky, it depends from the weather if I am able to carry it, that problem would not be with Waiter.
Good topic!
:cheers:
:like:
The Tourist is a great SAK! I have several of them. I do, however, enjoy the combo tool. El Compact is still my most ideal EDC but El Waiter makes El Compact look like he needs to improve his diet & exercise routine. :D
:cheers:
I've been carrying my Sportsman lately and though I've always got a Waiter in the car I've never actually carried it ... :think:
:like:
Give that thing some pocket time, Phil! Now that I started this thread, I need to do the same... I've just been sort of an aloxaholic lately. :ahhh
It's a great picnic/hike-lunch SAK. And, of course, it serves all your party needs. :drink:
:salute:
Ah yes, the Picnic, a ritual devotion for followers of The Corkscrew Way. Good idea :cheers:
Post by: Ron Who on April 10, 2017, 11:02:16 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 10, 2017, 11:50:52 PM
I have a huge soft spot for the Waiter. It was the first SAK I bought as an adult and started my interest in all things Vic and Wenger.* I agree that it's all too easy to forget just how good a SAK it is, stuffed full of features in a small package that still has a proper sized knife blade.
*Come to think of it, that £10 knife has cost me a LOT of money over the years. >:(
:salute:
Blessing/curse situation. :D
Post by: Mactire404 on April 11, 2017, 09:01:46 AM
This thread made me curious and today I have swapped the 108mm Solo for the Waiter.
I'me very curious how it will do today, it's in my watch pocket know and so far it has been used three times already!
I'll rapport back in tonight. :D
Post by: shibafu on April 11, 2017, 01:23:58 PM
.
Looks like a risky way of pulling a cork :)
Post by: Sazabi on April 11, 2017, 02:51:59 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 11, 2017, 05:45:56 PM
I like the Waiter over the Bantam for two reasons: The corkscrew allows for an eyeglass screwdriver to be added, and the pin and bushings for the corkscrew itself acts as the middle attachment for the scales, keeping them on the knife better and preventing them from bowing outward in the middle, which is a pet peeve of mine, whether for the Bantam or for my Hardwood Spartan.
For this reason, I have never purchased a Bantam.
Old Waiter & SI hanging out today
Post by: pfrsantos on April 11, 2017, 06:00:31 PM
Just to tease Poncho...
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 11, 2017, 06:08:58 PM
:nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance: :nanadance:
Just to tease Poncho...
Dang, he can moonwalk....
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 11, 2017, 06:11:16 PM
I had a NIB Waiter laying in my collection. Bought it at a closeout sale once, just for the heck of it.
This thread made me curious and today I have swapped the 108mm Solo for the Waiter.
I'me very curious how it will do today, it's in my watch pocket know and so far it has been used three times already!
I'll rapport back in tonight. :D
:like: :tu: :salute:
Let us know how it goes!
Post by: Gareth on April 12, 2017, 12:02:01 AM
I really like that relative of the Waiter, the Apprentice. The Phillips gives it a slimmer profile than the Waiter, and for me it's more useful than the corkscrew.
Another fan of the Apprentice here. Easy enough to mod your Waiter into one as well.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF3440.jpg)
Post by: theonew on April 12, 2017, 12:38:48 AM
:D
Post by: jaya_man on April 12, 2017, 03:22:15 AM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/2db8bb2fd167a0c281228f6a2173fd31.jpg)
It replaced the one in my collection. Needed the scales and blade of this former shelf queen to restore a golfer (same production period).
Waiter is a good basis for 84mm mods. Another Waiter unit ended as a base for my custom golfer pictured here
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/9c396e48b0e96127f4258bce78dcdc8c.jpg)
I have another set of complete waiter parts waiting to be used... It might end up as an Apprentice or some other model... Haven't decided yet.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: theonew on April 12, 2017, 04:14:25 AM
Waiter is a good basis for 84mm mods.
Apparently there are other diverse ways to appreciate a Waiter :whistle:
:D
Post by: jaya_man on April 12, 2017, 04:29:17 AM
:cheers:Waiter is a good basis for 84mm mods.
Apparently there are other diverse ways to appreciate a Waiter :whistle:
:D
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 12, 2017, 04:37:20 AM
This is the only one I have left that is still intact...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/2db8bb2fd167a0c281228f6a2173fd31.jpg)
It replaced the one in my collection. Needed the scales and blade of this former shelf queen to restore a golfer (same production period).
Waiter is a good basis for 84mm mods. Another Waiter unit ended as a base for my custom golfer pictured here
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/9c396e48b0e96127f4258bce78dcdc8c.jpg)
I have another set of complete waiter parts waiting to be used... It might end up as an Apprentice or some other model... Haven't decided yet.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Great stuff! Those are tools for furthering SAK education and they are well-shot. :like: :tu:
Now back to El Waiter, he performed better than expected today as a keychain SAK. Never really gave anything bigger than a 58mm an honest chance. I think El Waiter could be a more permanent keychain fixture. Or maybe as a pool/mail box keychain SAK. Or take-to-the-beach keychain SAK. No problemo for 5th pocket carry. :tu:
Post by: jaya_man on April 12, 2017, 04:39:09 AM
Nice pics El CS :like: :like:This is the only one I have left that is still intact...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/2db8bb2fd167a0c281228f6a2173fd31.jpg)
It replaced the one in my collection. Needed the scales and blade of this former shelf queen to restore a golfer (same production period).
Waiter is a good basis for 84mm mods. Another Waiter unit ended as a base for my custom golfer pictured here
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/9c396e48b0e96127f4258bce78dcdc8c.jpg)
I have another set of complete waiter parts waiting to be used... It might end up as an Apprentice or some other model... Haven't decided yet.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Great stuff! Those are tools for furthering SAK education and they are well-shot. :like: :tu:
Now back to El Waiter, he performed better than expected today as a keychain SAK. Never really gave anything bigger than a 58mm an honest chance. I think El Waiter could be a more permanent keychain fixture. Or maybe as a pool/mail box keychain SAK. Or take-to-the-beach keychain SAK. No problemo for 5th pocket carry. :tu:
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 12, 2017, 04:49:33 AM
Nice pics El CS :like: :like:This is the only one I have left that is still intact...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/2db8bb2fd167a0c281228f6a2173fd31.jpg)
It replaced the one in my collection. Needed the scales and blade of this former shelf queen to restore a golfer (same production period).
Waiter is a good basis for 84mm mods. Another Waiter unit ended as a base for my custom golfer pictured here
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170412/9c396e48b0e96127f4258bce78dcdc8c.jpg)
I have another set of complete waiter parts waiting to be used... It might end up as an Apprentice or some other model... Haven't decided yet.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Great stuff! Those are tools for furthering SAK education and they are well-shot. :like: :tu:
Now back to El Waiter, he performed better than expected today as a keychain SAK. Never really gave anything bigger than a 58mm an honest chance. I think El Waiter could be a more permanent keychain fixture. Or maybe as a pool/mail box keychain SAK. Or take-to-the-beach keychain SAK. No problemo for 5th pocket carry. :tu:
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Why thank you Sir Jaya Man :hatsoff: Not too shabby yourself.
Post by: Mactire404 on April 12, 2017, 03:20:43 PM
I swapped out my 108mm Solo out for the Waiter and took note of what I used the waiter for.
The moment I arrive at work it's go-time for the Waiter. A lensmeter is not functioning properly and I have to remove the dustcover to clean it out. Easy fix with the combo tool.
(http://i.imgur.com/VPvKeS1t.jpg)
Next I'm in my workspace and I'm all out of alcohol. I can't function properly without alcohol, so I pop the cap of a fresh bottle with the knife.
(http://i.imgur.com/4YCnaeUt.jpg)
Halfway through my consultation hour I felt hungry and peeled an apple.
The rest of the day isn't that exciting,
During lunch break I cut my bread and spread some filet americain.
I expected the blade to be short for the job but it dud very well. I didn't miss my Solo for a moment.
The day crawled on and near the end of the day I peeled another apple.
Back hope I used the blade to cut open some packages during cooking and flipped my meat with the blade.
The Waiter is a solid performer! I can't wait to do a "Cooking with..." experiment with the Waiter.
(It might be fun to shoot some pix and post them here).
At the end of the day it was time to reconcile and evaluate the day.
I loved the red scales on the Waiter. I haven't carried a red-scaled cellidor SAK in a while and since the Waiter was brand new it had that 'new SAK shine' to it. Lovely.
The Waiter is a 84mm which is shorter than the 91mm I usually carry. I tend to forget that. However, It performed very well at the same tasks.
Sure, I like a larger blade when making my lunch. The Solo 108mm is my favourite at the moment. But the large blade of the Waiter does everything it has to.
I'm a fan of the combo tool. A lot of functionality in one tool and it saves one layer on the SAK.
I had all the time to look at the Waiter more closely and noticed that it has the thinner bladestock and the embossed liner. I did not like that. Even though it didn't impair use in anyway. I want thick stock blades! >:(
It made me wonder when Vic decided it was a good idea to
(http://i.imgur.com/Yygz4Wbl.jpg)
At the end of the day I brushed off the pocket lint and cleaned the blade. I put it back in it's sleeve and back into the collection. To leave it Waiting for another day.
I really liked this experiment and put my StayGlo Climber on my nightstand, ready for service tomorrow!
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 12, 2017, 05:59:30 PM
Yesterday I carried a Waiter alongside my Handyman...
:like: :like: :like:
Wow, great post! Really enjoyable read. As far as thickness on 84mm, I'm not entirely sure, I assume the most recent was in '05 with the new stamp (No rostfrei, crossbow)
Post by: pfrsantos on April 12, 2017, 06:03:37 PM
(...)
At the end of the day I brushed off the pocket lint and cleaned the blade. I put it back in it's sleeve and back into the collection. To leave it Waiting for another day.
(...)
(http://dailypicksandflicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/oh-i-see-what-you-did-there-baby.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on April 17, 2017, 03:39:31 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on April 17, 2017, 11:12:17 PM
Wow!
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 17, 2017, 11:16:49 PM
:drool: :like:
Wow!
+1 :cheers:
I'm going to compare Waiter weights tonight...
Post by: mcrib on April 24, 2017, 06:53:20 AM
I love how simple, light, and thin they are, yet have so many uses. I think they are probably the smallest iteration of the full size SAK where by just glancing at it you know undoubtedly that it is a SAK, probably because it has a blade and the exposed back corkscrew (setting the red cellidor scales aside that is).
I've added stainless steel pins and the mini screwdrivers to mine making them that much better. Now they look like compact Compacts.
Post by: Mizedog on April 24, 2017, 02:48:41 PM
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk
Post by: Huntsman on April 25, 2017, 08:27:48 AM
Try this....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-custom-Black-Wattle-wood-scales-/172626428892?hash=item28315643dc:g:1Y8AAOSwj25Y8de0
But hurry just under four hours to go on the auction :pok:
Stunning scales and fabulous filework. And a great price at the mo... $30ish usd?
I think one of our members may have had something to do with this... ;)
Post by: TonySal on May 06, 2017, 03:17:03 AM
If you want probably the best looking Waiter on the planetAlways miss these things! Back to the basic Waiter....
Try this....
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Knife-custom-Black-Wattle-wood-scales-/172626428892?hash=item28315643dc:g:1Y8AAOSwj25Y8de0
But hurry just under four hours to go on the auction :pok:
Stunning scales and fabulous filework. And a great price at the mo... $30ish usd?
I think one of our members may have had something to do with this... ;)
Post by: TonySal on May 09, 2017, 01:43:54 AM
Post by: theonew on May 09, 2017, 02:36:06 AM
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3C6ECYZMIRY3/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0001P15JY
Quote
Why Does the Best SAK Have the Worst Name?, May 23, 2014
By
Brad Gadberry
Verified Purchase(What's this?)
This review is from: Waiter Swiss Army Knife (Sports)
OK, I won't totally commit to saying the Waiter is the absolute *best* SAK, but it's certainly in the running.
(I don't comment on the quality of SAKs; others cover that; I just talk about what's good -- or not so good -- about particular models)
If the Galactic Overlords decreed we could only have one SAK and had to use it all the time, I could be happy with any of these: Spartan, Compact, Camper, Climber Plus, Huntsman, Farmer, Waiter, Rambler, or Manager.
Thinking specifically about the Waiter:
I hate the name. Waiter. I have nothing against waiters (they bring me food and drink for low pay... I wish they got paid more), but such a lousy name for this knife.
It should be called either the Thru-Hiker or the Ultralight.
It's the perfect knife for a long-distance thru-hiker or ultra-light backpacker. Its blade is big enough to do actual work, but it's ultra light. It opens packages, bottles. and cans; it unties knots; it cuts stuff that needs cut; its screwdriver can fix a pack or tune a stove: everything a backpacker or thru-hiker needs. It's also terrific for around town and at the office. It's a great low-key gentleman's folder. Very nonthreatening even for hoplophobiacs.
The corkscrew is very good at untying stubborn knots in paracord. This is important. If you hike, if you camp, you know this. (It also opens wine bottles; easy way to be a hero.)
Can-opener, bottle-opener, wine-bottle-opener... This is important too. At some point -- whether you're a thru-hiker or just a civilian -- you're going to need one of these.
The Waiter (Thru-hiker, Ultra-light) has a screwdriver... it can fix a pack or stove. With attention, the multi-tool blade will handle a Phillips screw.
Of all the umpteen bazillion models of SAKs, the Waiter (or Thru-Hiker, or Ultralight) has the best ratio of tools to layers. Put in a mini-screwdriver and straight pin, and it's 10 tools (not counting lanyard ring) for one layer. Best of any SAK.
The straight pin and and tweezers are what you need for splinters/slivers.
The whole point of carrying a Swiss Army Knife is to carry it all the time (or, as close to all the time as you can get with our new and onerous laws... airports, airplanes, courthouses). Its virtues only shine when you always have it with you. Read any SAK review on Amazon... no matter how thick it is (Explorer, anyone?) someone will say "This SAK has all the tools I need but it's thin enough to carry in my pocket." That's only true if you dress a certain way (the Explorer is way fat... so is the Huntsman, which is one of my favorites). This SAK, the Waiter (Thru-hiker, Ultra-light), truly is slim enough to carry no matter what you're wearing.
The scissors are great... the saw is great... This knife doesn't have either of those.
But, it has way more than a regular slip-joint pocket knife or single blade lock-back, which many people have carried for, like, a century. And it's so slim... and it's so cheap... and it's so good.
In general, I'm not a fan of the 84 mm SAKs... I think the Tinker is better than the Small Tinker, I think the Spartan is better than the Tourist. But... in this case, the 84 mm platform makes sense. The thin (and kinda short) Waiter fits on a key chain just fine. Perfect for EDC aficionados.
FYI: the springs on the Thru-Hiker (aka Waiter) are stiffer than those on the 91 and 58 mm SAKs. This isn't good or bad... just a fact. If you use the knife often, it's a good thing: good solid open and close; the knife "walks and talks." If you toss the knife into a pack or glove compartment and ignore it for months... not so good. I've handled neglected Waiters that I just couldn't get open.
Factoid for Knife Knerds: At one point, Victorinox made a 91 mm Waiter Plus... same knife as we're talking about here, but a little longer, with a ballpoint pen in the handle. Very collectible. If you see one, check the price (multitool.org, bladeforums.com), but be ready to jump on it. (Best tool-to-layer ratio of all SAKs ever made.)
If you need/want the scissors, go with the Climber, Compact, Rambler, or Manager.
If you need the saw, go with the Camper or Farmer.
If you can live without either of those, and you want a versatile and high-value pocket knife you can carry anytime, anywhere, no matter what you're wearing, no matter how liberal the people you hang out with are, go with the Thru-hiker (aka, the Waiter).
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 09, 2017, 02:51:36 AM
Post by: MacGyver on May 09, 2017, 11:55:02 AM
But i was just browsing to some used Vic's on the used sites over here and came across this waiter for €18. It looks great, but probably won't carry it, so i'm trying to decide if i buy it or not (don't know if the seller still has it tho, haven't called yet...) What do you guys think...? :think:
Post by: Mechanickal on May 09, 2017, 12:09:31 PM
I'm really not much into the one layer SAK's, i tend to settle on two layer minimum because of comfort and basic functions i need.I think those scales look like fun!
But i was just browsing to some used Vic's on the used sites over here and came across this waiter for €18. It looks great, but probably won't carry it, so i'm trying to decide if i buy it or not (don't know if the seller still has it tho, haven't called yet...) What do you guys think...? :think:
Post by: Ron Who on May 09, 2017, 08:45:15 PM
Post by: Ron Who on May 09, 2017, 08:56:16 PM
+ 1 ! :like:I'm really not much into the one layer SAK's, i tend to settle on two layer minimum because of comfort and basic functions i need.I think those scales look like fun!
But i was just browsing to some used Vic's on the used sites over here and came across this waiter for €18. It looks great, but probably won't carry it, so i'm trying to decide if i buy it or not (don't know if the seller still has it tho, haven't called yet...) What do you guys think...? :think:
Post by: TonySal on May 10, 2017, 01:16:17 AM
Post by: kirk13 on May 10, 2017, 08:36:05 AM
I really like that relative of the Waiter, the Apprentice. The Phillips gives it a slimmer profile than the Waiter, and for me it's more useful than the corkscrew.
Another fan of the Apprentice here. Easy enough to mod your Waiter into one as well.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF3440.jpg)
Thanks for taking the bullet on this one guys! I'm another fan of the Apprentice,having made one up for the first minimalist challenge a year or two ago
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 10, 2017, 05:26:22 PM
I really like that relative of the Waiter, the Apprentice. The Phillips gives it a slimmer profile than the Waiter, and for me it's more useful than the corkscrew.
Another fan of the Apprentice here. Easy enough to mod your Waiter into one as well.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF3440.jpg)
Thanks for taking the bullet on this one guys! I'm another fan of the Apprentice,having made one up for the first minimalist challenge a year or two ago
We here at the Victorinox Waiter Appreciation Society respect our Waiter relatives and the views and opinions of those that have chosen to devote their love and appreciation to those relatives, no matter how wrong, misguided or unorthodox those views and opinions may be. :D :pok: :cheers:
Post by: Gareth on May 10, 2017, 05:29:09 PM
I think Ill gift a waiter to my nephew to go along with his Classic.... meaning Ill just have to by a brand new waiter for me!
Sound reasoning and logic as far as I'm concerned. :D
Post by: Gareth on May 10, 2017, 05:30:19 PM
I really like that relative of the Waiter, the Apprentice. The Phillips gives it a slimmer profile than the Waiter, and for me it's more useful than the corkscrew.
Another fan of the Apprentice here. Easy enough to mod your Waiter into one as well.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF3440.jpg)
Thanks for taking the bullet on this one guys! I'm another fan of the Apprentice,having made one up for the first minimalist challenge a year or two ago
We here at the Victorinox Waiter Appreciation Society respect our Waiter relatives and the views and opinions of those that have chosen to devote their love and appreciation to those relatives, no matter how wrong, misguided or unorthodox those views and opinions may be. :D :pok: :cheers:
Thank you...I think. :think:
Post by: TonySal on May 11, 2017, 03:05:35 AM
...and we can be Really off sometimes ! :ahhhI really like that relative of the Waiter, the Apprentice. The Phillips gives it a slimmer profile than the Waiter, and for me it's more useful than the corkscrew.
Another fan of the Apprentice here. Easy enough to mod your Waiter into one as well.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF3440.jpg)
Thanks for taking the bullet on this one guys! I'm another fan of the Apprentice,having made one up for the first minimalist challenge a year or two ago
We here at the Victorinox Waiter Appreciation Society respect our Waiter relatives and the views and opinions of those that have chosen to devote their love and appreciation to those relatives, no matter how wrong, misguided or unorthodox those views and opinions may be. :D :pok: :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on May 11, 2017, 03:08:08 AM
I'm really not much into the one layer SAK's, i tend to settle on two layer minimum because of comfort and basic functions i need.
But i was just browsing to some used Vic's on the used sites over here and came across this waiter for €18. It looks great, but probably won't carry it, so i'm trying to decide if i buy it or not (don't know if the seller still has it tho, haven't called yet...) What do you guys think...? :think:
Is that 18 Es or 18 Fs ? (Sorry) go for it! :)
Post by: TonySal on May 11, 2017, 03:09:47 AM
Beautiful! Nice! Mod a SAK? I can barely use one :)I really like that relative of the Waiter, the Apprentice. The Phillips gives it a slimmer profile than the Waiter, and for me it's more useful than the corkscrew.
Another fan of the Apprentice here. Easy enough to mod your Waiter into one as well.
(http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m37/gareth_hunt/DSCF3440.jpg)
Thanks for taking the bullet on this one guys! I'm another fan of the Apprentice,having made one up for the first minimalist challenge a year or two ago
Post by: Gareth on May 11, 2017, 07:53:07 AM
Post by: TonySal on May 14, 2017, 12:53:01 AM
Add mini driver :ahhh
Post by: ThePeacent on May 24, 2017, 03:20:01 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 24, 2017, 05:53:01 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2017-05/20170523_110607_zpsxxg8fmjx.jpg)
Is it just me, or this post blank? Another old version glitch?
Post by: Ron Who on May 24, 2017, 05:56:13 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 24, 2017, 06:14:08 PM
There should be nice pic of some tomato plants and a handful of tools. :like:
Weird when I'm not using my Mac I miss all kinds of stuff either browsing with Windows 10 or Google Chrome.
:salute: Waiters!
Post by: koke on June 03, 2017, 10:27:51 PM
Waiter Black Edition.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170603/4d9118ee2a74a714b09d05f6d3cca78a.jpg)
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 03, 2017, 10:30:23 PM
Hi!! A new addition to this Society.
Waiter Black Edition.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170603/4d9118ee2a74a714b09d05f6d3cca78a.jpg)
:like: That's awesome!
Post by: theonew on June 03, 2017, 11:32:42 PM
Hi!! A new addition to this Society.
Waiter Black Edition.
Very cool :like:
Post by: TonySal on June 04, 2017, 03:13:29 AM
Hi!! A new addition to this Society.
Waiter Black Edition.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170603/4d9118ee2a74a714b09d05f6d3cca78a.jpg)
Nice! Unusual....
Post by: JP on June 04, 2017, 03:26:37 AM
Sent from my XT1563 using Tapatalk
Post by: koke on June 04, 2017, 12:14:24 PM
This one can also have a pin.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170604/5378f92c260fb3e0e781c45978f56ead.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on July 05, 2017, 11:53:42 PM
Light weight, light duty for summer...
Post by: TonySal on August 02, 2017, 03:20:38 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on August 02, 2017, 07:13:23 AM
One mo time! Waiter Wed.!! :drink:
:like:
Just when I had decided on a Traveler for tomorrow. :twak:
Post by: El Corkscrew on August 02, 2017, 07:38:33 AM
Post by: JP on August 02, 2017, 04:00:18 PM
Sent from my XT1563 using Tapatalk
Post by: Frailer on August 02, 2017, 10:35:54 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/RsNhk8d.jpg)
Post by: this_is_nascar on August 02, 2017, 11:45:30 PM
Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk
Post by: Frailer on August 03, 2017, 01:34:02 AM
Love those nylon scales. Are the readily available for swapping into other models?
I don't know how easy or difficult they are to come by; these scales came with a knife already between them. :D
Post by: strmliner on August 03, 2017, 04:22:34 AM
Love those nylon scales. Are the readily available for swapping into other models?
Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk
Nylon scales are pretty hard to find these days, at least IMO. +B used to sell them as did FelineVet, but last time I checked (last month) I didn't see any.
My best bet has been to purchase on used SAKs, The last Waiter I bought used had really clean Blue Nylon scales with the Vic emblem...but it's now an Apprentice. :cheers:
Post by: koke on August 03, 2017, 10:14:23 AM
6€ both front and back scales.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170803/e6952af034bdbefe10ee0c8b2265d3f2.jpg)
They are a little bit expensive, in my opinion, adding shipping costs will make them not worthy.
Anyway if anyone is interested, I can try to get and ship them. Just PM
Cheers
Post by: El Corkscrew on August 09, 2017, 04:54:51 PM
Post by: Mechanickal on August 09, 2017, 05:05:16 PM
Decided to just keep a Waiter in the silverware drawer since I'm always running to my room to grab a SAK while cooking/opening wine at home. It's already getting a lot more use than it used to Galileo approves. :tu:Usualy I just grab the one that's in my pockets :pok:
Post by: El Corkscrew on August 09, 2017, 05:08:13 PM
Decided to just keep a Waiter in the silverware drawer since I'm always running to my room to grab a SAK while cooking/opening wine at home. It's already getting a lot more use than it used to Galileo approves. :tu:Usualy I just grab the one that's in my pockets :pok:
Thank you for your comment. :cheers:
Me too, unless of course, I left it sitting in the other room. Sometimes I sport pocketless trousers around the house. Also, believe it or not, I don't awlways have a corkscrew in the pocket... especially on alox days...
Post by: Mechanickal on August 09, 2017, 05:12:53 PM
Why don't you just admit you don't wear trousers around the house? :think:Decided to just keep a Waiter in the silverware drawer since I'm always running to my room to grab a SAK while cooking/opening wine at home. It's already getting a lot more use than it used to Galileo approves. :tu:Usualy I just grab the one that's in my pockets :pok:
Thank you for your comment. :cheers:
Me too, unless of course, I left it sitting in the other room. Sometimes I sport pocketless trousers around the house.
:rofl:
I often thought about placing my SAKs here and there but then I think of how nice they're sitting next to each other in my display and just leave it at that :/
Post by: jaydar on August 10, 2017, 12:20:20 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DWcAAOSw3IdZh5xF/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CsEAAOSwp1RZh5wd/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SakAAOSwfDhZh5wu/s-l1600.jpg)
Post by: strmliner on August 10, 2017, 04:38:11 PM
An older 91mm waiter (Sharpened and without the cap lifter but you cant have everything :) )
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DWcAAOSw3IdZh5xF/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CsEAAOSwp1RZh5wd/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SakAAOSwfDhZh5wu/s-l1600.jpg)
Very nice! I hadn't seen one that old before. :like:
Post by: pfrsantos on August 10, 2017, 05:57:14 PM
An older 91mm waiter (Sharpened and without the cap lifter but you cant have everything :) )
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DWcAAOSw3IdZh5xF/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CsEAAOSwp1RZh5wd/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SakAAOSwfDhZh5wu/s-l1600.jpg)
91mm, you say?...
:think: :think:
If it were an 84mm, it would make it a Gourmet. Never saw/heard of a 91mm like that...
:think: :think:
Post by: strmliner on August 10, 2017, 08:13:11 PM
An older 91mm waiter (Sharpened and without the cap lifter but you cant have everything :) )
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DWcAAOSw3IdZh5xF/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CsEAAOSwp1RZh5wd/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SakAAOSwfDhZh5wu/s-l1600.jpg)
91mm, you say?...
:think: :think:
If it were an 84mm, it would make it a Gourmet. Never saw/heard of a 91mm like that...
:think: :think:
I seem to remember a discussion from a few years ago where Jazzbass mentioned a 91mm Gourmet. This one seems to fit that discussion/description, but I would defer to Jaydar. :salute:
Post by: koke on August 10, 2017, 08:38:49 PM
An older 91mm waiter (Sharpened and without the cap lifter but you cant have everything :) )
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/DWcAAOSw3IdZh5xF/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/CsEAAOSwp1RZh5wd/s-l1600.jpg)
(http://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/SakAAOSwfDhZh5wu/s-l1600.jpg)
Lovely!!!
Post by: TonySal on August 11, 2017, 12:26:34 AM
Post by: jaydar on August 11, 2017, 12:12:09 PM
I do love a set of matching logos :)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j8fj3LpoXF43guLH4NIdcUxE4YQdXF2Yf6oS9-v7uO09aQ5EgQW2mS__T8lBARbY3g_iiE0B0Mq2f25wf9BLjDho29YWBE5HNG4IKkhZMW7WZla89lTzczU2mZ99D7_0N-pbxh6-cIpHgPfHxcJMDsUMpL8Fxrn0fylz9UThNW8y7e9Dp54IDsXtYmPzxxxXLJ7zkwbs1j1X00kMv4jNMfiskEaGpv6yhqa7pv2piuAELf94CV8IgCHGyPxFOtcqqdk2ZWvdQICBg1704OVVxEie9oqFLk-VqcPlmHIDZmEpN96kVQrEejg_KyMdITjN8I71_n8oGW2kTAZWQfthrMGtzwyv6O5l68enNoIhG2Mc5TcISCNFfdMcNAW4C777ah3xX84KLSRJbqjYjDAr25ZYHqDI6tZhdMIdC4h-vGaKU96dErrio48URnVyk-iz0SASUNTEUzGwrJsME3fmrVSjGUql5NiVQrqmMtm69YjN6moTAxJmtYV1iIE0im7rvZ26yMEGtEPvBM0T3NVa6FIDOMnsSxKOErw-pBhj5LI7tueEtyGIem9hfCq3yWup56io9CTEG7WqjeGx27NNVAICXVHaf8Ha8ya68em0oITi56oOQyxZtDPffHGVpzdDAIL0rlpWW2zV7GDSM71n5qWU-MvYD-RiF5AzfHLVylQyJqs=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pCBCmbYixsmRXnjxo0O9t2j5SQlvdAqs7NkQ9Xl4FFsBjWn5zawLaGEdwzcjeLxUSw2cm62lUHWiu5G9sDCC_-MJeK8VUazMoIGwBWexRNPYIIAeDXFo9RIh4jUfxLo71KstF9zUaR7ugV4tBYop35e3kkPsft7V--1Fv_3oKcEoiVKR5Gw9LDLjnivpqsHaaaaW99F3Uf1pJlvDunHSOicMfTn576zDRZ8vqDUk9EDJN0OJ7rtV36OJL7noUO_nqsYti6cUxGlRyMqtcVvFIJU8J4re9Qqet_wnN1cbgYVtJ3vAOHb0B6_Jvu0Ww9_BPMGSRAi0689ET9IFyjH1t0uLt9N4LwmosojnE0MUMX_8T-15BKb6Mhje9mA0PhEVsxX-o6tYyIQSDHI2QE3z7EpocMd6CujWiIjha9DQNdwYBOyGFVcRKaoXQxjAapywgYzTagwloH7ABTR3UskZbok8XS5XkBJGvSOBrk50OE0iBoYUJ6p2YDFaDS8k-nxWcR5zYpLtHWGU32_DRqT351dOKVBs4-7IaCrGZenafcxoOPaKMzeoxTLHOXZu3ppWD5bZdfRGVwGWWK_piVx05JHIS52Cs-kXQFr2GA65fGW7o3l7z7hX45NVt5uQ9BPbpzqTnVxseMhjXpvgbRcUEPH1CiMQZ95hg4W_3s-rDJat_SI=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jrLNq_BdXP2ditzGf9oX4lTN4RkfeJYRZ7Hr9Pm9GdWUrlsa7cFFEXjGSnfn2OckQJ6KTPxwj7koUCW_vScWJ-6KPJooNNSyNPIetzibomrT7pbvsgopggG_k0jnKJBEqwyrqr209BJRe0W7zKW7qAgJPb_TkoFXnJXwvyJaoChSE0KsjGQwLyxKLNCkHx7fXaAVFyTvBAD19ZCyW-sUpFftchndqme2QBfHvkaTGngf5IcmJWEcY4kRLjqNfMm-UfWaj4pXYg7XxrSS3rf6Yj6Y7YYWqpPNMbGX7fQL_dYAY2DKGLk63mzbcWJd0pWfSs2cp7Zaaf7XjEog36eKaqnOECRSKH8F3K2OwM3AW2zfXoN7G4GhDIrSJ5KgmF8i6g1nXv2DGsfDqRGNIl6sw8yStvh3yOrYg7OWt3A2y0bzgW2X-FpMZOFxKVhIgf7mP_O8GaMpElL6W0uO3EPWwmTJKyScINNyTh1xoNsELNOOZh00OzQlB0qkYfpYhxSIFsReUphDkDfFpNEEEiNigZFA3xqAUTK-lGaO5bAeatShQRv_axSx-Z6F8HE9YEkDmP72xJzr9MxIHv_JF1n8RqLDlv9qKrg5BkiedFZFfX1QrXoXv3M5nziS0z7Pw3cd4Xunf63BW7MKZ7QBjcEtbzExK1xP4JB4bpwZMwjEAD8F-Zw=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1X6eXvKGpnUJAInyi65V9CGvmPApAgEgmQ0KkLZgI9fIS1456lQ45o2VZ-NAn5h3UXuoJtUDWlW6UEK8eeb8gBDMEcCbrRfHXExdO0BvwXrksD_yMfukXvWl94ideINoqO73CS4Q8LSYSr_ev3jqb-O8vAqKgO2WVbXb7WRmbL9P6XrlqHGqmQBt2F_XwJOUFeQvAAOU0AkB5SwXh2oHpV8GZ0CxfCqg7-L9_kmOE4tRiIw5kfzRKY2ipvXITTt4HhluNM5SN093H2CTbuRW1FklnvjR3iFkHccgfw40N68r4a2GNI97Cc_MZY-rEz_GlY_2yDTtu-cbadaStKT3wvJ9NnOd-5UC78q4DD_Q8tqDmRu0ECMztT28AlqNJF3XCDX14TnZC_DJMPFhmipzVgidfGdeXHEMa0HcoeFeVmyjvkBCfJ2MpUSfZh4whZYRlj1u2ctYpSRFRTehTRKsWo7ShM4E03i1KiD5U-Xj1N_8m_quBkPMG2MfgCCX8KslXTXOhjqNqWSxrXNPom47emKiNL4xc_cxkoruBbgvLiAJDR8kdauTHqPTGPrZge7_FtkgTS2D2QC6KwePgzuxB9Kqpa3i28f8YlDa61ji-w3kpw5FESRWwFapqEWQsK1q-Ermgz4UH9XcqncjDtxxA-xVoXyTkkGpAak8N-9xzBwk_zk=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
Post by: pfrsantos on August 11, 2017, 12:39:45 PM
The exposed rivets and the cut-out scales and the threaded corkscrew...
:gimme: :gimme:
Post by: strmliner on August 11, 2017, 05:11:43 PM
The two old waiter / gourmets 84mm and 91mm actually in my collection are both of which seem to have sneaked in without a proper clean :(
I do love a set of matching logos :)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j8fj3LpoXF43guLH4NIdcUxE4YQdXF2Yf6oS9-v7uO09aQ5EgQW2mS__T8lBARbY3g_iiE0B0Mq2f25wf9BLjDho29YWBE5HNG4IKkhZMW7WZla89lTzczU2mZ99D7_0N-pbxh6-cIpHgPfHxcJMDsUMpL8Fxrn0fylz9UThNW8y7e9Dp54IDsXtYmPzxxxXLJ7zkwbs1j1X00kMv4jNMfiskEaGpv6yhqa7pv2piuAELf94CV8IgCHGyPxFOtcqqdk2ZWvdQICBg1704OVVxEie9oqFLk-VqcPlmHIDZmEpN96kVQrEejg_KyMdITjN8I71_n8oGW2kTAZWQfthrMGtzwyv6O5l68enNoIhG2Mc5TcISCNFfdMcNAW4C777ah3xX84KLSRJbqjYjDAr25ZYHqDI6tZhdMIdC4h-vGaKU96dErrio48URnVyk-iz0SASUNTEUzGwrJsME3fmrVSjGUql5NiVQrqmMtm69YjN6moTAxJmtYV1iIE0im7rvZ26yMEGtEPvBM0T3NVa6FIDOMnsSxKOErw-pBhj5LI7tueEtyGIem9hfCq3yWup56io9CTEG7WqjeGx27NNVAICXVHaf8Ha8ya68em0oITi56oOQyxZtDPffHGVpzdDAIL0rlpWW2zV7GDSM71n5qWU-MvYD-RiF5AzfHLVylQyJqs=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pCBCmbYixsmRXnjxo0O9t2j5SQlvdAqs7NkQ9Xl4FFsBjWn5zawLaGEdwzcjeLxUSw2cm62lUHWiu5G9sDCC_-MJeK8VUazMoIGwBWexRNPYIIAeDXFo9RIh4jUfxLo71KstF9zUaR7ugV4tBYop35e3kkPsft7V--1Fv_3oKcEoiVKR5Gw9LDLjnivpqsHaaaaW99F3Uf1pJlvDunHSOicMfTn576zDRZ8vqDUk9EDJN0OJ7rtV36OJL7noUO_nqsYti6cUxGlRyMqtcVvFIJU8J4re9Qqet_wnN1cbgYVtJ3vAOHb0B6_Jvu0Ww9_BPMGSRAi0689ET9IFyjH1t0uLt9N4LwmosojnE0MUMX_8T-15BKb6Mhje9mA0PhEVsxX-o6tYyIQSDHI2QE3z7EpocMd6CujWiIjha9DQNdwYBOyGFVcRKaoXQxjAapywgYzTagwloH7ABTR3UskZbok8XS5XkBJGvSOBrk50OE0iBoYUJ6p2YDFaDS8k-nxWcR5zYpLtHWGU32_DRqT351dOKVBs4-7IaCrGZenafcxoOPaKMzeoxTLHOXZu3ppWD5bZdfRGVwGWWK_piVx05JHIS52Cs-kXQFr2GA65fGW7o3l7z7hX45NVt5uQ9BPbpzqTnVxseMhjXpvgbRcUEPH1CiMQZ95hg4W_3s-rDJat_SI=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jrLNq_BdXP2ditzGf9oX4lTN4RkfeJYRZ7Hr9Pm9GdWUrlsa7cFFEXjGSnfn2OckQJ6KTPxwj7koUCW_vScWJ-6KPJooNNSyNPIetzibomrT7pbvsgopggG_k0jnKJBEqwyrqr209BJRe0W7zKW7qAgJPb_TkoFXnJXwvyJaoChSE0KsjGQwLyxKLNCkHx7fXaAVFyTvBAD19ZCyW-sUpFftchndqme2QBfHvkaTGngf5IcmJWEcY4kRLjqNfMm-UfWaj4pXYg7XxrSS3rf6Yj6Y7YYWqpPNMbGX7fQL_dYAY2DKGLk63mzbcWJd0pWfSs2cp7Zaaf7XjEog36eKaqnOECRSKH8F3K2OwM3AW2zfXoN7G4GhDIrSJ5KgmF8i6g1nXv2DGsfDqRGNIl6sw8yStvh3yOrYg7OWt3A2y0bzgW2X-FpMZOFxKVhIgf7mP_O8GaMpElL6W0uO3EPWwmTJKyScINNyTh1xoNsELNOOZh00OzQlB0qkYfpYhxSIFsReUphDkDfFpNEEEiNigZFA3xqAUTK-lGaO5bAeatShQRv_axSx-Z6F8HE9YEkDmP72xJzr9MxIHv_JF1n8RqLDlv9qKrg5BkiedFZFfX1QrXoXv3M5nziS0z7Pw3cd4Xunf63BW7MKZ7QBjcEtbzExK1xP4JB4bpwZMwjEAD8F-Zw=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1X6eXvKGpnUJAInyi65V9CGvmPApAgEgmQ0KkLZgI9fIS1456lQ45o2VZ-NAn5h3UXuoJtUDWlW6UEK8eeb8gBDMEcCbrRfHXExdO0BvwXrksD_yMfukXvWl94ideINoqO73CS4Q8LSYSr_ev3jqb-O8vAqKgO2WVbXb7WRmbL9P6XrlqHGqmQBt2F_XwJOUFeQvAAOU0AkB5SwXh2oHpV8GZ0CxfCqg7-L9_kmOE4tRiIw5kfzRKY2ipvXITTt4HhluNM5SN093H2CTbuRW1FklnvjR3iFkHccgfw40N68r4a2GNI97Cc_MZY-rEz_GlY_2yDTtu-cbadaStKT3wvJ9NnOd-5UC78q4DD_Q8tqDmRu0ECMztT28AlqNJF3XCDX14TnZC_DJMPFhmipzVgidfGdeXHEMa0HcoeFeVmyjvkBCfJ2MpUSfZh4whZYRlj1u2ctYpSRFRTehTRKsWo7ShM4E03i1KiD5U-Xj1N_8m_quBkPMG2MfgCCX8KslXTXOhjqNqWSxrXNPom47emKiNL4xc_cxkoruBbgvLiAJDR8kdauTHqPTGPrZge7_FtkgTS2D2QC6KwePgzuxB9Kqpa3i28f8YlDa61ji-w3kpw5FESRWwFapqEWQsK1q-Ermgz4UH9XcqncjDtxxA-xVoXyTkkGpAak8N-9xzBwk_zk=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
Very nice, Jaydar! :like:
Post by: jnoxyd on August 11, 2017, 06:40:39 PM
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Post by: pfrsantos on August 11, 2017, 07:50:42 PM
Can I show my mod.247 here?(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170811/136c2fabc0fde9daf5e9e54cbc8c6262.jpg)
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Huh... you just did!
:pok: :pok:
Pretty cool!
:tu: :tu:
Post by: TonySal on August 27, 2017, 02:19:15 AM
The two old waiter / gourmets 84mm and 91mm actually in my collection are both of which seem to have sneaked in without a proper clean :(Very nice- on the hunt for a 91mm !
I do love a set of matching logos :)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/j8fj3LpoXF43guLH4NIdcUxE4YQdXF2Yf6oS9-v7uO09aQ5EgQW2mS__T8lBARbY3g_iiE0B0Mq2f25wf9BLjDho29YWBE5HNG4IKkhZMW7WZla89lTzczU2mZ99D7_0N-pbxh6-cIpHgPfHxcJMDsUMpL8Fxrn0fylz9UThNW8y7e9Dp54IDsXtYmPzxxxXLJ7zkwbs1j1X00kMv4jNMfiskEaGpv6yhqa7pv2piuAELf94CV8IgCHGyPxFOtcqqdk2ZWvdQICBg1704OVVxEie9oqFLk-VqcPlmHIDZmEpN96kVQrEejg_KyMdITjN8I71_n8oGW2kTAZWQfthrMGtzwyv6O5l68enNoIhG2Mc5TcISCNFfdMcNAW4C777ah3xX84KLSRJbqjYjDAr25ZYHqDI6tZhdMIdC4h-vGaKU96dErrio48URnVyk-iz0SASUNTEUzGwrJsME3fmrVSjGUql5NiVQrqmMtm69YjN6moTAxJmtYV1iIE0im7rvZ26yMEGtEPvBM0T3NVa6FIDOMnsSxKOErw-pBhj5LI7tueEtyGIem9hfCq3yWup56io9CTEG7WqjeGx27NNVAICXVHaf8Ha8ya68em0oITi56oOQyxZtDPffHGVpzdDAIL0rlpWW2zV7GDSM71n5qWU-MvYD-RiF5AzfHLVylQyJqs=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/pCBCmbYixsmRXnjxo0O9t2j5SQlvdAqs7NkQ9Xl4FFsBjWn5zawLaGEdwzcjeLxUSw2cm62lUHWiu5G9sDCC_-MJeK8VUazMoIGwBWexRNPYIIAeDXFo9RIh4jUfxLo71KstF9zUaR7ugV4tBYop35e3kkPsft7V--1Fv_3oKcEoiVKR5Gw9LDLjnivpqsHaaaaW99F3Uf1pJlvDunHSOicMfTn576zDRZ8vqDUk9EDJN0OJ7rtV36OJL7noUO_nqsYti6cUxGlRyMqtcVvFIJU8J4re9Qqet_wnN1cbgYVtJ3vAOHb0B6_Jvu0Ww9_BPMGSRAi0689ET9IFyjH1t0uLt9N4LwmosojnE0MUMX_8T-15BKb6Mhje9mA0PhEVsxX-o6tYyIQSDHI2QE3z7EpocMd6CujWiIjha9DQNdwYBOyGFVcRKaoXQxjAapywgYzTagwloH7ABTR3UskZbok8XS5XkBJGvSOBrk50OE0iBoYUJ6p2YDFaDS8k-nxWcR5zYpLtHWGU32_DRqT351dOKVBs4-7IaCrGZenafcxoOPaKMzeoxTLHOXZu3ppWD5bZdfRGVwGWWK_piVx05JHIS52Cs-kXQFr2GA65fGW7o3l7z7hX45NVt5uQ9BPbpzqTnVxseMhjXpvgbRcUEPH1CiMQZ95hg4W_3s-rDJat_SI=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/jrLNq_BdXP2ditzGf9oX4lTN4RkfeJYRZ7Hr9Pm9GdWUrlsa7cFFEXjGSnfn2OckQJ6KTPxwj7koUCW_vScWJ-6KPJooNNSyNPIetzibomrT7pbvsgopggG_k0jnKJBEqwyrqr209BJRe0W7zKW7qAgJPb_TkoFXnJXwvyJaoChSE0KsjGQwLyxKLNCkHx7fXaAVFyTvBAD19ZCyW-sUpFftchndqme2QBfHvkaTGngf5IcmJWEcY4kRLjqNfMm-UfWaj4pXYg7XxrSS3rf6Yj6Y7YYWqpPNMbGX7fQL_dYAY2DKGLk63mzbcWJd0pWfSs2cp7Zaaf7XjEog36eKaqnOECRSKH8F3K2OwM3AW2zfXoN7G4GhDIrSJ5KgmF8i6g1nXv2DGsfDqRGNIl6sw8yStvh3yOrYg7OWt3A2y0bzgW2X-FpMZOFxKVhIgf7mP_O8GaMpElL6W0uO3EPWwmTJKyScINNyTh1xoNsELNOOZh00OzQlB0qkYfpYhxSIFsReUphDkDfFpNEEEiNigZFA3xqAUTK-lGaO5bAeatShQRv_axSx-Z6F8HE9YEkDmP72xJzr9MxIHv_JF1n8RqLDlv9qKrg5BkiedFZFfX1QrXoXv3M5nziS0z7Pw3cd4Xunf63BW7MKZ7QBjcEtbzExK1xP4JB4bpwZMwjEAD8F-Zw=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/1X6eXvKGpnUJAInyi65V9CGvmPApAgEgmQ0KkLZgI9fIS1456lQ45o2VZ-NAn5h3UXuoJtUDWlW6UEK8eeb8gBDMEcCbrRfHXExdO0BvwXrksD_yMfukXvWl94ideINoqO73CS4Q8LSYSr_ev3jqb-O8vAqKgO2WVbXb7WRmbL9P6XrlqHGqmQBt2F_XwJOUFeQvAAOU0AkB5SwXh2oHpV8GZ0CxfCqg7-L9_kmOE4tRiIw5kfzRKY2ipvXITTt4HhluNM5SN093H2CTbuRW1FklnvjR3iFkHccgfw40N68r4a2GNI97Cc_MZY-rEz_GlY_2yDTtu-cbadaStKT3wvJ9NnOd-5UC78q4DD_Q8tqDmRu0ECMztT28AlqNJF3XCDX14TnZC_DJMPFhmipzVgidfGdeXHEMa0HcoeFeVmyjvkBCfJ2MpUSfZh4whZYRlj1u2ctYpSRFRTehTRKsWo7ShM4E03i1KiD5U-Xj1N_8m_quBkPMG2MfgCCX8KslXTXOhjqNqWSxrXNPom47emKiNL4xc_cxkoruBbgvLiAJDR8kdauTHqPTGPrZge7_FtkgTS2D2QC6KwePgzuxB9Kqpa3i28f8YlDa61ji-w3kpw5FESRWwFapqEWQsK1q-Ermgz4UH9XcqncjDtxxA-xVoXyTkkGpAak8N-9xzBwk_zk=w1122-h842-no-tmp.jpg)
Post by: theonew on August 27, 2017, 02:36:20 AM
Post by: TonySal on August 30, 2017, 03:35:52 AM
Grooved corkscrews are so much more elegant looking. I wish they hadn't changed them :(I know.... :rant:
Post by: El Corkscrew on August 30, 2017, 04:22:52 AM
Post by: theonew on August 30, 2017, 04:44:34 AM
Post by: ironraven on August 30, 2017, 04:46:41 AM
Post by: Zhenchok on August 30, 2017, 06:15:05 AM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Zhenchok on August 30, 2017, 06:19:09 AM
Decided to just keep a Waiter in the silverware drawer since I'm always running to my room to grab a SAK while cooking/opening wine at home. It's already getting a lot more use than it used to Galileo approves. :tu:
I've need doing the same. For that occasional bottle of wine.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: MacGyver on August 30, 2017, 01:08:59 PM
Grooved corkscrews are so much more elegant looking. I wish they hadn't changed them :(
It's funny... The one thing i really "hated" on my first Spartan back in the 80's was that deep grooved corkscrew... :-\ While it looked good i hated the rasp edges from the groove on my hand and the way it always picked up tons of pocket lint.
I prefer the new ones by a mile...
Post by: Zhenchok on August 30, 2017, 08:24:21 PM
Post by: TonySal on September 05, 2017, 05:03:25 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on September 05, 2017, 05:42:13 AM
Just had a Waiter Wed! Will try some more....
It can be a difficult choice to make among the myriad
Post by: Frailer on September 06, 2017, 03:10:06 AM
They look cool, but the groove was hard to clean if actually floating in your pocket then used for wine.
If the corkscrew touches your wine, you're doing it wrong. :whistle:
Post by: TonySal on September 08, 2017, 05:32:19 AM
Post by: pfrsantos on September 08, 2017, 01:52:52 PM
Just had a Waiter Wed! Will try some more....
Oh... That's nice!
Show content
I bet the bride was beautiful, huh?
:whistle:
:whistle:
Post by: TonySal on October 03, 2017, 03:30:29 AM
Post by: TonySal on October 31, 2017, 01:24:51 AM
Post by: BradGad on November 03, 2017, 03:50:16 PM
On rare occasions Amazon reviews can be quite good. This one for the Waiter is excellent and comprehensive. It even references multitool.org :tu:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R3C6ECYZMIRY3/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B0001P15JY
Hey man... thanks!
Post by: theonew on November 03, 2017, 06:08:24 PM
Post by: TonySal on November 04, 2017, 01:58:40 AM
Post by: Mactire404 on November 06, 2017, 11:44:02 AM
He told me this is his first SAK. It has seen a lot of action playing in the woods.
And I could tell. The blade's tip was bent, the combo tool was bent. And the edge... was as good as gone. The straight part of the edge had a slight convex curve to it. As far as I know Victorinox has no recurve blades on the Waiter... :facepalm:
(https://i.imgur.com/HkW8c8x.jpg)
Victorinox Waiter
I like how he kept the box and booklet. He now keeps it in his desk drawer, but still uses it.
I think he got this SAK in 1995/96. These things are really lifetime tools.
Post by: El Corkscrew on November 06, 2017, 04:08:02 PM
My brothers Waiter.
He told me this is his first SAK. It has seen a lot of action playing in the woods.
And I could tell. The blade's tip was bent, the combo tool was bent. And the edge... was as good as gone. The straight part of the edge had a slight convex curve to it. As far as I know Victorinox has no recurve blades on the Waiter... :facepalm:
(https://i.imgur.com/HkW8c8x.jpg)
Victorinox Waiter
I like how he kept the box and booklet. He now keeps it in his desk drawer, but still uses it.
I think he got this SAK in 1995/96. These things are really lifetime tools.
Thanks for sharing, Mac! :cheers: :salute:
Post by: theonew on November 19, 2017, 11:30:45 PM
Post by: TonySal on November 20, 2017, 12:21:10 AM
Post by: theonew on November 20, 2017, 12:25:51 AM
Post by: TonySal on November 20, 2017, 12:34:45 AM
Also during the holiday season I am quite likely to need the corkscrew to open a bottle of wine and will definitely be using the cap lifter to open a beer or two :drink:No..... :drink:
Post by: ThePeacent on November 20, 2017, 01:22:55 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/7wKbxr6.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on November 21, 2017, 02:33:31 AM
winter equals Waiter to me, as it's when more beverages, wine and drinks fill the rooms and there's always one of these SAKs in the table for everyone to use :salute:Interesting pocket dangle? Homemade?
(https://i.imgur.com/7wKbxr6.jpg)
Post by: ThePeacent on November 21, 2017, 10:51:53 PM
winter equals Waiter to me, as it's when more beverages, wine and drinks fill the rooms and there's always one of these SAKs in the table for everyone to use :salute:Interesting pocket dangle? Homemade?
(https://i.imgur.com/7wKbxr6.jpg)
yup, homemade.
I often use them instead of the P7 clips on smaller, thinner SAKs, as they keep them closer to the edge (seam) of the pocket
Post by: TonySal on November 22, 2017, 02:05:37 AM
Very cool. You should market them? Call them the..... oh I don't knkwwinter equals Waiter to me, as it's when more beverages, wine and drinks fill the rooms and there's always one of these SAKs in the table for everyone to use :salute:Interesting pocket dangle? Homemade?
(https://i.imgur.com/7wKbxr6.jpg)
yup, homemade.
I often use them instead of the P7 clips on smaller, thinner SAKs, as they keep them closer to the edge (seam) of the pocket
...:)
Post by: TonySal on December 14, 2017, 01:25:21 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on December 14, 2017, 02:45:40 AM
I did come home and open up my 1st gen, early 80's Waiter a few times, and used the newer one I have in the kitchen drawer to help me cut up some garlic..
:salute:
Post by: TonySal on December 14, 2017, 03:18:04 AM
I got so mixed up with Wenger Wednesday... I'm so ashamed :facepalm:Ha! I saw Wenger Wed too, but not being a colector, I figured I give you guys a hard time about the Waiter... :whistle:
I did come home and open up my 1st gen, early 80's Waiter a few times, and used the newer one I have in the kitchen drawer to help me cut up some garlic..
:salute:
I might gift my spare to my nephew if he's good, which would be a miracle. ...
Post by: TonySal on December 28, 2017, 01:53:43 AM
Post by: TonySal on December 28, 2017, 04:25:42 AM
Post by: ThePeacent on December 28, 2017, 01:55:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ftBHIIH.jpg)
Post by: T14 on January 07, 2018, 02:26:22 PM
One or both might become apprentices later :pok:
-Tom
Post by: TonySal on January 07, 2018, 03:28:36 PM
Economy waiters in red and white.... adding a philips?
One or both might become apprentices later :pok:
-Tom
Post by: T14 on January 07, 2018, 04:10:05 PM
Economy waiters in red and white.... adding a philips?
One or both might become apprentices later :pok:o9n
-Tom
Yup. My favorite SAK mod so far has been my waiter->apprentice conversion... the white economy scales would look stunning with a contoured can-key phillips driver apprentice.
-Tom
Post by: TonySal on January 07, 2018, 04:29:11 PM
Would like to see a pic or two if you do it... :whistle:Economy waiters in red and white.... adding a philips?
One or both might become apprentices later :pok:o9n
-Tom
Yup. My favorite SAK mod so far has been my waiter->apprentice conversion... the white economy scales would look stunning with a contoured can-key phillips driver apprentice.
-Tom
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 08, 2018, 09:17:39 PM
I won a lot of vics from ebay which included a Waiter. It's my first, and MAN do I like it. So incredibly light and such a slim package. I figured it was about $3.75 worth of a $15 lot. Worth every cent. :D
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4738/39582114321_1aed1f4f24_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23iJFyV)
Post by: theonew on January 08, 2018, 09:29:06 PM
Post by: TonySal on January 09, 2018, 02:59:17 AM
Congrats on the Waiter. There is something really appealing about the size/functionality ratio. I carry mine regularly, especially when I don't expect to be doing much more than cutting something and opening beer, which is frankly most of the time these days :):cheers:
Post by: Lynn LeFey on January 09, 2018, 03:02:18 AM
Congrats on the Waiter. There is something really appealing about the size/functionality ratio. I carry mine regularly, especially when I don't expect to be doing much more than cutting something and opening beer, which is frankly most of the time these days :)
If I'm dead honest, I'm the same. Friday nights, I go to a freind's house and drink beers that need to be popped open. It's not like they don't HAVE bottle openers in their kitchen, but it's more... 'fun' I guess... to use a SAK.
And most of the cutting I do is cutting open mail... which is usually packages with other multitools. :D
Post by: ThePeacent on January 09, 2018, 12:26:36 PM
Wohoo!
I won a lot of vics from ebay which included a Waiter. It's my first, and MAN do I like it. So incredibly light and such a slim package. I figured it was about $3.75 worth of a $15 lot. Worth every cent. :D
funnily enough, I had a Waiter with the "MAN" branding on its scales. I guess it must've been a popular gift from that company since I've stumbled upon six or seven "MAN" branded SAKs throughout the years
I read your post quickly and though you had purchased a "MAN" Waiter too, but then read it again :rofl:
Post by: TonySal on January 11, 2018, 01:29:02 AM
Lets here/see it!! :rant:
Post by: theonew on January 11, 2018, 03:35:04 AM
If I'm dead honest, I'm the same. Friday nights, I go to a freind's house and drink beers that need to be popped open. It's not like they don't HAVE bottle openers in their kitchen, but it's more... 'fun' I guess... to use a SAK.
And most of the cutting I do is cutting open mail... which is usually packages with other multitools. :D
For me it's beer and mostly cutting up all of the amazon boxes that come with my wife's orders. I have no idea what she is ordering as we sort of have an unofficial 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding impulsive online purchases, but they often arrive in pairs and sometimes twice a day :ahhh
I'm in for Waiter Wednesday :D
(https://i.imgur.com/WUx5sre.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on January 11, 2018, 03:37:59 AM
If I'm dead honest, I'm the same. Friday nights, I go to a freind's house and drink beers that need to be popped open. It's not like they don't HAVE bottle openers in their kitchen, but it's more... 'fun' I guess... to use a SAK.
And most of the cutting I do is cutting open mail... which is usually packages with other multitools. :D
For me it's beer and mostly cutting up all of the amazon boxes that come with my wife's orders. I have no idea what she is ordering as we sort of have an unofficial 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding impulsive online purchases, but they often arrive in pairs and sometimes twice a day :ahhh
I'm in for Waiter Wednesday :D
(https://i.imgur.com/WUx5sre.jpg)
:like:
Post by: El Corkscrew on January 22, 2018, 10:27:49 PM
Post by: TonySal on January 23, 2018, 01:43:06 AM
It's been a whileI usually come back to it too.....
Post by: TonySal on January 31, 2018, 02:38:50 AM
Agree, actually to open beers, helped once when the ladies forgot the corkscrew. :cheers:If I'm dead honest, I'm the same. Friday nights, I go to a freind's house and drink beers that need to be popped open. It's not like they don't HAVE bottle openers in their kitchen, but it's more... 'fun' I guess... to use a SAK.
And most of the cutting I do is cutting open mail... which is usually packages with other multitools. :D
For me it's beer and mostly cutting up all of the amazon boxes that come with my wife's orders. I have no idea what she is ordering as we sort of have an unofficial 'don't ask, don't tell' policy regarding impulsive online purchases, but they often arrive in pairs and sometimes twice a day :ahhh
I'm in for Waiter Wednesday :D
(https://i.imgur.com/WUx5sre.jpg)
:like:
Post by: shark_za on February 15, 2018, 06:27:08 AM
It’s opened more boxes in the last two days than I have probably opened in the last 6 months; I don’t feel bare.
Beers after hours too! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/29fc43d7da824ab00a0d98c86d1dd0ed.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: pfrsantos on February 15, 2018, 01:34:50 PM
I flew in to a cool town for work and the rush meant I had no checked baggage. I needed a pocket tool to cover the basics with the least outlay (likely to lose it again) so I grabbed a Waiter at the local outdoor shop.
It’s opened more boxes in the last two days than I have probably opened in the last 6 months; I don’t feel bare.
Beers after hours too! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/29fc43d7da824ab00a0d98c86d1dd0ed.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Cool combo!
:tu: :tu:
Post by: TonySal on February 16, 2018, 04:09:04 AM
I flew in to a cool town for work and the rush meant I had no checked baggage. I needed a pocket tool to cover the basics with the least outlay (likely to lose it again) so I grabbed a Waiter at the local outdoor shop.I agree shark. Nice light duty little knife. :cheers:
It’s opened more boxes in the last two days than I have probably opened in the last 6 months; I don’t feel bare.
Beers after hours too! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180215/29fc43d7da824ab00a0d98c86d1dd0ed.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: TonySal on February 17, 2018, 03:14:07 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on February 18, 2018, 01:55:24 AM
...and if I do Waiter Weekend, does that cancel out a Spartan Saturday, maybe a combination! !
Carry them both! The waiter will hide in the 5th pocket :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on February 18, 2018, 01:58:07 AM
Ah Ha! That's why you have the esteemed title El Corkscrew!!...and if I do Waiter Weekend, does that cancel out a Spartan Saturday, maybe a combination! !
Carry them both! The waiter will hide in the 5th pocket :cheers:
Post by: theonew on February 19, 2018, 03:01:29 AM
(https://i.imgur.com/AZ4qsQS.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on February 20, 2018, 01:49:42 AM
I've been traveling a lot for work this last month, with nothing but carry-on luggage and a Style PS. So it is such a pleasure to be home now with a Waiter in my pocket :tu:...and its just enough for EDC...
(https://i.imgur.com/AZ4qsQS.jpg)
Post by: theonew on February 20, 2018, 02:22:47 AM
...and its just enough for EDC...
Indeed it is :tu:
Post by: ThePeacent on February 20, 2018, 04:49:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/vKLtBKv.jpg)
it's not the king of slim, finger sized knives for nothin'! :salute:
Post by: TonySal on February 20, 2018, 05:42:50 PM
for the same size, you get a Corkscrew, screwdriver, bottle opener and pry tool :ahhhAgree! :cheers:
(https://i.imgur.com/vKLtBKv.jpg)
it's not the king of slim, finger sized knives for nothin'! :salute:
Post by: theonew on February 20, 2018, 07:04:37 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/F3ypaDG.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on February 20, 2018, 07:56:07 PM
And if you don't mind the added weight, you get a mini-screwdriver, pin, toothpick and tweezers :DThanks, new someone would beat me to it... :salute:
(https://i.imgur.com/F3ypaDG.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on March 03, 2018, 02:10:50 PM
Post by: Exeter on March 03, 2018, 09:47:57 PM
I only miss the scissors a bit. Victorinox really should make a 84 mm Compact or even "Golfer", the hook is not that important for me.
Post by: smiller43147 on March 03, 2018, 10:07:20 PM
Quote
Oh yes, the Waiter! A good two weeks ago I bougth two 84 mm Vic's off ebay dirt cheap, just to get a feel for that size, one Waiter and one Sportsman. I like them both, but the Waiter was a true relevation! So ligthweight and small yet so capable. I fell in love with it instantly and it made me to reconsider what you need and don't need on a SAK. Truly a gem.
I only miss the scissors a bit. Victorinox really should make a 84 mm Compact or even "Golfer", the hook is not that important for me.
+1 for the 84mm idea.
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 04, 2018, 04:37:49 PM
Post by: TonySal on March 05, 2018, 01:37:34 AM
Probably won't happen again....
Post by: theonew on March 05, 2018, 01:57:45 AM
Back from another week of carry-on only traveling and so happy to have a Waiter in my pocket again :)
Post by: Lynn LeFey on March 05, 2018, 01:59:53 AM
Now I'm torn between the two. When you talk about ultimate slim and lightweight carry, that Bantam is a miracle. But the other tools on the Waiter are legitimately useful.
ThePeacent, try setting all those knives you have pictured on a scale. My mind is blown how lightweight the Waiter is compared to most other knives. AND it gets you more functions. The Opi MIGHT beat it, but I'm not even sure of that.
Post by: TonySal on March 05, 2018, 02:24:41 AM
I want a Waiter with a pen. Seriously, how can a Waiter write down an order without a pen :ahhhI believe there was one w/pen, the larger size I spoke about from years past, might find one somewhere on the webs ...
Back from another week of carry-on only traveling and so happy to have a Waiter in my pocket again :)
Post by: ThePeacent on March 05, 2018, 12:46:58 PM
Post by: TonySal on March 05, 2018, 02:07:14 PM
Not much hope but pressing onward...
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 05, 2018, 03:30:48 PM
:salute: on a knight's quest to find s 91mm one!
Not much hope but pressing onward...
t'would be a nice addition.... :whistle:
Post by: theonew on March 05, 2018, 04:01:36 PM
Though a Compact might be cheaper :D
Post by: pfrsantos on March 05, 2018, 04:17:00 PM
And if you don't mind the added weight, you get a mini-screwdriver, pin, toothpick and tweezers :D
(https://i.imgur.com/F3ypaDG.jpg)
Well, I can see the advantage of adding the small SD, despite the weight increase, but the pin?!
(https://media.bookbub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cant-happen-gif.gif)
Post by: pfrsantos on March 05, 2018, 04:20:03 PM
Oh yes, the Waiter! A good two weeks ago I bougth two 84 mm Vic's off ebay dirt cheap, just to get a feel for that size, one Waiter and one Sportsman. I like them both, but the Waiter was a true relevation! So ligthweight and small yet so capable. I fell in love with it instantly and it made me to reconsider what you need and don't need on a SAK. Truly a gem.
I only miss the scissors a bit. Victorinox really should make a 84 mm Compact or even "Golfer", the hook is not that important for me.
(https://tse1.mm.bing.net/th?id=OIP.DDzRlE7PhEtRuA4BmrCIdgHaD8&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300)
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 05, 2018, 05:53:49 PM
Might be easier to just buy a Scientist and remove a layer :whistle:
Though a Compact might be cheaper :D
True true
Post by: TonySal on March 14, 2018, 11:29:39 PM
Where arrrrrrrr uuuuuu!
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 15, 2018, 03:50:43 AM
Post by: TonySal on March 17, 2018, 10:57:22 PM
I'm just Waiting for the right time... :D
[/quote
Did a Waiter Wednesday this week, was Ok for work... :cheers:]
Post by: TennTexan on March 19, 2018, 09:27:42 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 19, 2018, 09:29:56 PM
Here’s my Waiter-wannabe Evo 63... :whistle:
El Evo 63 is a welcomed addition to our fine society. :salute:
Post by: TennTexan on March 19, 2018, 09:32:14 PM
Thanks, El C! :cheers:Here’s my Waiter-wannabe Evo 63... :whistle:
El Evo 63 is a welcomed addition to our fine society. :salute:
I'm kinda digging the Wenger combo tool that locks when you apply pressure.
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 19, 2018, 09:48:14 PM
Thanks, El C! :cheers:Here’s my Waiter-wannabe Evo 63... :whistle:
El Evo 63 is a welcomed addition to our fine society. :salute:
I'm kinda digging the Wenger combo tool that locks when you apply pressure.
They done good with that feature! :tu:
Post by: theonew on March 21, 2018, 09:04:53 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/54xnj2a.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on March 22, 2018, 12:03:34 AM
I'm in for Waiter Wednesday :tu::salute: yahoo, same here, though only at home, snow day...
(https://i.imgur.com/54xnj2a.jpg)
Post by: Myron on March 22, 2018, 03:04:57 AM
I have two VSAKs to share today, one rarer Bartender (which has no club of its own apparently) and a very modern Waiter.
Here's my Bartender, which I think is just a Waiter minus the corkscrew. I'm not sure how it differs from a Cellidor scaled Bantam; perhaps someone who knows can clarify this. I am the original owner of this knife, having bought it on December 10, 1983. Although I don't really have any memories of the purchase itself, based on the date I am sure I should have been studying for finals instead of knife shopping at Cutlery World. The receipt shows I paid $11.50 for this knife brand new.
(https://i.imgur.com/FB9hmDc.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/77s7VYm.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/8RDlEzG.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/znPoLYS.jpg)
Fast forward in time to 2014 and I bought this very handy camping kitchen kit for my son for his 13th birthday. It includes a Waiter, two Victorinox kitchen knives, and a combo fork/spoon utensil. I can't remember how much I paid for this, but I'm thinking in the neighborhood of $25. Does anyone else remember this kit?
(https://i.imgur.com/GJ06t6Q.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VbYCpEj.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/WJP8laj.jpg)
Kind regards to all,
Myron
Post by: pfrsantos on March 22, 2018, 12:38:36 PM
Hello Waiter Wednesday Members!
I have two VSAKs to share today, one rarer Bartender (which has no club of its own apparently) and a very modern Waiter.
Here's my Bartender, which I think is just a Waiter minus the corkscrew. I'm not sure how it differs from a Cellidor scaled Bantam; perhaps someone who knows can clarify this. I am the original owner of this knife, having bought it on December 10, 1983. Although I don't really have any memories of the purchase itself, based on the date I am sure I should have been studying for finals instead of knife shopping at Cutlery World. The receipt shows I paid $11.50 for this knife brand new.
(https://i.imgur.com/77s7VYm.jpg)
(...)
Kind regards to all,
Myron
Well, the first is a Bantam. Never heard of the Bartender (SAKWiki doesn't know anything about it, either). Maybe it's just a name they used in the US and A, to make it more "relatable"?
:think: :think:
Post by: Myron on March 22, 2018, 05:19:35 PM
Well, the first is a Bantam. Never heard of the Bartender (SAKWiki doesn't know anything about it, either). Maybe it's just a name they used in the US and A, to make it more "relatable"?
:think: :think:
Well, the SAKWiki says this (quoting) about the Waiter:
"The Victorinox Waiter is an 84mm Swiss Army Knife.
Although this model has one of the more minimal tool sets of the Victorinox knives, with only a single layer of tools, it is still quite popular as a very practical configuration for a minimalist pocket knife, and for travel.
This model was also known as the Victorinox Bartender in some markets."
But it's weird that my "Bartender" doesn't have a corkscrew. What I suspect happened is somebody sold me a Bantam in a Bartender box. We shall probably never know....
Post by: TonySal on March 23, 2018, 12:36:23 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on March 31, 2018, 09:27:41 PM
Post by: TonySal on April 25, 2018, 08:26:32 PM
Post by: jalind on April 25, 2018, 08:47:30 PM
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/876/40304890355_a545ac2ce7_b.jpg)
along with the Victorinox Waiter
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/820/41422142351_61f3a1328a_b.jpg)
John
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 25, 2018, 10:06:24 PM
Love the Entree... Especially when it's steak :D
Post by: TonySal on May 01, 2018, 11:52:25 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 02, 2018, 12:01:21 AM
...and again it shall be Waiter Wednesday! :salute:
:like: :tu:
Awlready had a commitment to sport a Wenger tomorrow but will return Monday... :cheers:
Post by: Ron Who on May 20, 2018, 09:33:53 AM
Post by: TonySal on May 20, 2018, 02:50:06 PM
Waiter and Beer WaiterWorks for me :cheers:
Post by: Borg on May 20, 2018, 10:13:35 PM
Here are my two :tu:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/976/42238780251_3cd79a4188.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on May 20, 2018, 10:36:48 PM
My other Waiter is a Wenger Evo63.
Post by: TonySal on May 20, 2018, 10:53:40 PM
:like::cheers:
My other Waiter is a Wenger Evo63.
Post by: TonySal on May 20, 2018, 11:39:36 PM
Works for me too :like::cheers:
Here are my two :tu:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/976/42238780251_3cd79a4188.jpg)
Post by: ThePeacent on May 28, 2018, 01:30:17 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/sfDzrQJ.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on May 29, 2018, 02:47:49 AM
BUMP! :DDifficult to carry my 110, so Waiter it is for a while.....
(https://i.imgur.com/sfDzrQJ.jpg)
Post by: ThePeacent on May 29, 2018, 12:37:39 PM
BUMP! :DDifficult to carry my 110, so Waiter it is for a while.....
Waiter while waiting :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on May 31, 2018, 12:00:00 AM
Its almost Waiter Wednesday :cheers:
Post by: Ron Who on June 06, 2018, 11:38:49 AM
Post by: ThePeacent on June 06, 2018, 02:19:35 PM
Cheap Chinese Waiter alternative
cheap it looks :rofl:
Post by: pfrsantos on June 07, 2018, 05:22:15 PM
Cheap Chinese Waiter alternative
cheap it looks :rofl:
Wow! That blade near the corkscrew looks angry!!
:ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 08, 2018, 04:39:50 AM
Post by: Fast Bill on June 08, 2018, 07:34:49 AM
I just don't know what to think ???
How about "Makes you appreciate the awlsomeness of the Vic Waiter" ? :tu:
Post by: TonySal on June 08, 2018, 02:17:49 PM
Cheap Chinese Waiter alternativeShaped likeva wine bottle? Or is that a pen :whistle:
Post by: Ron Who on June 08, 2018, 05:35:10 PM
I don´t remember how or when I got it, I just found it again the other day and thought to show it.
Post by: TonySal on June 08, 2018, 10:03:20 PM
Yes, shaped like a bottle. Or rather half a bottle, the back side is flat. There are no tools on the neck end.Thanks - did you see my fake give-away Classic!
I don´t remember how or when I got it, I just found it again the other day and thought to show it.
Post by: Ron Who on June 08, 2018, 10:29:09 PM
I don´t think I did. When and where was that?Yes, shaped like a bottle. Or rather half a bottle, the back side is flat. There are no tools on the neck end.Thanks - did you see my fake give-away Classic!
I don´t remember how or when I got it, I just found it again the other day and thought to show it.
Post by: TonySal on June 09, 2018, 02:26:46 PM
Oh, my The Little Knives on an EDC site....I don´t think I did. When and where was that?Yes, shaped like a bottle. Or rather half a bottle, the back side is flat. There are no tools on the neck end.Thanks - did you see my fake give-away Classic!
I don´t remember how or when I got it, I just found it again the other day and thought to show it.
Post by: ThePeacent on June 10, 2018, 04:37:49 PM
Oh, my The Little Knives on an EDC site....I don´t think I did. When and where was that?Yes, shaped like a bottle. Or rather half a bottle, the back side is flat. There are no tools on the neck end.Thanks - did you see my fake give-away Classic!
I don´t remember how or when I got it, I just found it again the other day and thought to show it.
bah, that was a dead Give Away! :ahhh :D
Post by: Fast Bill on June 11, 2018, 07:30:00 PM
Post by: TonySal on July 25, 2018, 05:00:13 AM
Waiter Wednesday! :cheers:
Post by: Ron Who on July 31, 2018, 09:38:07 PM
Post by: TonySal on July 31, 2018, 11:36:33 PM
Tomorrow is Wednesday, so.....Si el Corkscrew! :cheers:
Waiter Wednesday! :cheers:
Post by: El Corkscrew on August 01, 2018, 07:32:14 AM
I'll be waiting awhile to carry el waiter again, about to join some other knights for this "CYCY2K" or something like that. :salute: :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on August 01, 2018, 02:15:23 PM
:rofl:Is this a challenge you speak of or another missed pun on my part? :think:
I'll be waiting awhile to carry el waiter again, about to join some other knights for this "CYCY2K" or something like that. :salute: :cheers:
Post by: Stormdrane on August 01, 2018, 02:19:37 PM
Post by: ThePeacent on August 01, 2018, 02:37:23 PM
you realise that you're lucky you brought your Waiter too to cut it with a smaller, people friendly blade :D
(https://i.imgur.com/iNkf1JI.jpg)
Post by: ThePeacent on August 02, 2018, 01:06:42 PM
Post by: TonySal on August 02, 2018, 01:29:41 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/PmZUjel.jpg):like:
Post by: lanier816 on August 05, 2018, 05:06:15 PM
Post by: TonySal on August 05, 2018, 05:25:31 PM
Yeah man! I’ve got three.:tu: it's a great little blade.
Post by: dkop1 on August 14, 2018, 03:38:34 PM
Post by: TonySal on August 15, 2018, 01:36:16 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on August 15, 2018, 06:48:33 AM
Missing my waiter today :( Sent it off with a buddy who couldn't find his pocket knife when packing to head to college. I know it's serving faithfully, and I certainly have a few other single layers to choose from to fill it's spot in my pocket if I wanted. But it's not the same. Especially doing the minimalist challenge, the waiter has been a favorite of mine for some time. Maybe I'll hunt out an Alox bantam to fill it's place. I've been having a craving for alox lately :gimme: and until they make alox models with back-layer tools...I got my first alox bantam a couple months back, it's astonishingly thin and easy to carry. I'm a big alox fan and own several but I always feel a bit more prepared with those awlsome backlayer tools and T&T. I use the corkscrew mini SD often and when it's alox + 58mm I'm just praying my glasses don't become too loose. No worries with a Waiter + 58mm. Especially if the 58mm is a manager or Minichamp... then you have a ton of bases covered with a very minimal combo
Post by: Fast Bill on August 15, 2018, 10:33:52 PM
Missing my waiter today :( Sent it off with a buddy who couldn't find his pocket knife when packing to head to college. I know it's serving faithfully, and I certainly have a few other single layers to choose from to fill it's spot in my pocket if I wanted. But it's not the same. Especially doing the minimalist challenge, the waiter has been a favorite of mine for some time. Maybe I'll hunt out an Alox bantam to fill it's place. I've been having a craving for alox lately :gimme: and until they make alox models with back-layer tools...I got my first alox bantam a couple months back, it's astonishingly thin and easy to carry. I'm a big alox fan and own several but I always feel a bit more prepared with those awlsome backlayer tools and T&T. I use the corkscrew mini SD often and when it's alox + 58mm I'm just praying my glasses don't become too loose. No worries with a Waiter + 58mm. Especially if the 58mm is a manager or Minichamp... then you have a ton of bases covered with a very minimal combo
Spot on Dan. I have one Bantam and no need for another but I'd go for the Waiter everytime for it's sheer utility :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on August 15, 2018, 10:47:54 PM
Agree FBill :cheers:Missing my waiter today :( Sent it off with a buddy who couldn't find his pocket knife when packing to head to college. I know it's serving faithfully, and I certainly have a few other single layers to choose from to fill it's spot in my pocket if I wanted. But it's not the same. Especially doing the minimalist challenge, the waiter has been a favorite of mine for some time. Maybe I'll hunt out an Alox bantam to fill it's place. I've been having a craving for alox lately :gimme: and until they make alox models with back-layer tools...I got my first alox bantam a couple months back, it's astonishingly thin and easy to carry. I'm a big alox fan and own several but I always feel a bit more prepared with those awlsome backlayer tools and T&T. I use the corkscrew mini SD often and when it's alox + 58mm I'm just praying my glasses don't become too loose. No worries with a Waiter + 58mm. Especially if the 58mm is a manager or Minichamp... then you have a ton of bases covered with a very minimal combo
Spot on Dan. I have one Bantam and no need for another but I'd go for the Waiter everytime for it's sheer utility :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on October 25, 2018, 01:03:51 AM
Post by: NutSAK on November 12, 2018, 04:06:41 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/44932394575_f1fc76418a_k.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on November 12, 2018, 04:56:22 PM
Post by: Rapidray on November 12, 2018, 05:14:53 PM
Post by: NutSAK on November 12, 2018, 09:45:55 PM
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4856/45125455054_e8da362f2f_k.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on November 12, 2018, 09:49:44 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on November 13, 2018, 05:45:15 AM
One from the archives...:tu: :like:
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4896/44932394575_f1fc76418a_k.jpg)
Post by: Reinier on December 02, 2018, 12:58:14 PM
And it has an old cap lifter. With nail nick on the wrong side.
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/91mmwaiter1.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on December 02, 2018, 04:49:12 PM
Does this old one count? It's 91mm though.Fantastic, interesting! Been surfing around looking for a 91!
And it has an old cap lifter. With nail nick on the wrong side.
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/91mmwaiter1.jpg)
:salute:
Post by: Rapidray on December 02, 2018, 05:06:01 PM
Does this old one count? It's 91mm though.Nice 3 pin! :like: :tu:
And it has an old cap lifter. With nail nick on the wrong side.
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/91mmwaiter1.jpg)
Post by: Reinier on December 02, 2018, 09:34:33 PM
Does this old one count? It's 91mm though.Fantastic, interesting! Been surfing around looking for a 91!
And it has an old cap lifter. With nail nick on the wrong side.
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/91mmwaiter1.jpg)
:salute:
:salute:
I don't remember ever seeing another one :)
Post by: Reinier on December 02, 2018, 09:35:29 PM
Does this old one count? It's 91mm though.Nice 3 pin! :like: :tu:
And it has an old cap lifter. With nail nick on the wrong side.
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/91mmwaiter1.jpg)
Thanks!
Post by: Rapidray on December 02, 2018, 10:04:38 PM
I also like the 5 twist corkscrew! :tu:Does this old one count? It's 91mm though.Nice 3 pin! :like: :tu:
And it has an old cap lifter. With nail nick on the wrong side.
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/91mmwaiter1.jpg)
Thanks!
Post by: Reinier on December 02, 2018, 10:07:15 PM
I think it's from the late 1940s.
I should take some better pictures.
Post by: Rapidray on December 02, 2018, 10:46:39 PM
I would say you have narrowed it down pretty good on time!
Post by: TonySal on December 11, 2018, 01:32:36 AM
Me too :):tu:
I think it's from the late 1940s.
I should take some better pictures.
Post by: Reinier on December 11, 2018, 08:19:50 AM
Does this old one count? It's 91mm though.
And it has an old cap lifter. With nail nick on the wrong side.
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/91mmwaiter1.jpg)
I said cap lifter, but I meant can opener :facepalm:
Post by: TonySal on December 11, 2018, 01:44:10 PM
I guess you 'could' open a cap with it.... :think:Does this old one count? It's 91mm though.
And it has an old cap lifter. With nail nick on the wrong side.
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/91mmwaiter1.jpg)
I said cap lifter, but I meant can opener :facepalm:
Post by: TonySal on December 19, 2018, 01:32:42 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on December 19, 2018, 04:55:35 AM
Guess I'll try Waiter Wed! :think::like: :like:
Yesterday I used El Waiter to prep some limes then later it was cutting down cardboard boxes in a very matter-of-fact way. :salute:
Post by: TonySal on December 19, 2018, 01:33:28 PM
:cheers:Guess I'll try Waiter Wed! :think::like: :like:
Yesterday I used El Waiter to prep some limes then later it was cutting down cardboard boxes in a very matter-of-fact way. :salute:
Post by: TonySal on December 20, 2018, 02:21:46 AM
Post by: TonySal on January 02, 2019, 01:11:19 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on January 02, 2019, 03:55:59 AM
In fact, going for the Executive when going smaller...
I keep an executive in el jacket pocket and a Waiter in the kitchen drawer. The Waiter sees a lot of action in the kitchen and I kind of neglect el Executive because I'll usually have pants on if I'm wearing a jacket... and if I have pants on then you can bet there will be a SAK in the pocket. In summary, the Waiter has earned a special place as my no-pants SAK. :rofl:
Post by: TonySal on January 02, 2019, 03:59:35 AM
:ahhh ...so if you have your Waiter with you, the police may have a few questions for ya...In fact, going for the Executive when going smaller...
I keep an executive in el jacket pocket and a Waiter in the kitchen drawer. The Waiter sees a lot of action in the kitchen and I kind of neglect el Executive because I'll usually have pants on if I'm wearing a jacket... and if I have pants on then you can bet there will be a SAK in the pocket. In summary, the Waiter has earned a special place as my no-pants SAK. :rofl:
Post by: TonySal on January 06, 2019, 03:15:15 AM
(Used to be Waiter Wednesday! )
Post by: TonySal on January 12, 2019, 03:42:27 AM
Of course, no pen, that would be 91mm and the micro sd is an add on anyway. :salute:
Post by: Frailer on January 12, 2019, 09:49:49 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190112/24645638fd8d4598e30326e91c075006.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on January 18, 2019, 04:22:46 AM
EL Waiter gets a road trip!
Post by: Rapidray on January 18, 2019, 05:16:38 AM
Most days are Waiter days.Nice looking :like: :tu:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190112/24645638fd8d4598e30326e91c075006.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on February 02, 2019, 04:07:24 AM
Post by: TonySal on March 09, 2019, 08:18:00 PM
No stereotypes but El Waiter may be needed :think: :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on April 01, 2019, 03:59:19 AM
Not needed but standing by....
Post by: TonySal on April 18, 2019, 12:20:10 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 19, 2019, 06:09:44 AM
Let's go Spartan Fri-Sunday, Tony!
You in??
Post by: TonySal on April 20, 2019, 12:17:21 AM
Used El Waiter to liberate a nice German Pils today :cheers: . El waiter stays in el kitchen drawer and talks trash to the silverware. Calling them "simple" and "one dimensional"Ok, in, usually do Saturday and Sunday anyway.
Let's go Spartan Fri-Sunday, Tony!
You in??
Still looking at a Climber Challenge in May..... :think:
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 20, 2019, 01:54:24 AM
Ok, in, usually do Saturday and Sunday anyway.
Still looking at a Climber Challenge in May..... :think:
Awl this non-Waiter talk in the Waiter thread and I'm the perpetrator. :ahhh
Since it's a long weekend and awl here in the states I'm going for the Spartan weekend trifecta and bout it bout it for the May Climber challenge. :salute:
P.S. Waiters are great.
Post by: TonySal on April 20, 2019, 02:34:17 AM
- just opened a Sam Adams :cheers:
Post by: Ron Who on April 21, 2019, 10:25:36 PM
Post by: TonySal on April 21, 2019, 10:44:34 PM
:):facepalm:
Post by: Ron Who on April 21, 2019, 10:47:49 PM
:facepalm:
I know, I saw the Wonder Woman pic in a magazine today and just couldn´t resist. :D
Post by: TonySal on April 21, 2019, 11:20:56 PM
I know, I saw the Wonder Woman pic in a magazine today and just couldn´t resist. :D:rofl:
Post by: theonew on April 21, 2019, 11:34:49 PM
Hmmm, may need to pick up another one :think:
Post by: TonySal on April 22, 2019, 12:49:47 AM
I've been in Tennessee for the last couple of months and my Waiter is in New York :cry:, otherwise I would have at least a pic or two to contribute.
Hmmm, may need to pick up another one :think:
:tu: that's a given buddy!
Post by: TonySal on May 04, 2019, 06:54:43 PM
Post by: Stefano on May 23, 2019, 10:46:32 PM
I like this Vic, I like the 85 mm format but maybe I would like the same also in the 91 mm version.
It was the last available, I paid only 13.61 euros.
(http://i63.tinypic.com/9ps5lt.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on May 24, 2019, 12:26:43 AM
My last purchase, Waiter together with an old Zebralight SC600 IInice! good choice and nice torch- I agree but I believe a 91 was available but now discontinued -click the SAK WIKI above
I like this Vic, I like the 85 mm format but maybe I would like the same also in the 91 mm version.
It was the last available, I paid only 13.61 euros.
(http://i63.tinypic.com/9ps5lt.jpg)
Post by: pfrsantos on May 24, 2019, 12:33:50 PM
My last purchase, Waiter together with an old Zebralight SC600 II
I like this Vic, I like the 85 mm format but maybe I would like the same also in the 91 mm version.
It was the last available, I paid only 13.61 euros.
(http://i63.tinypic.com/9ps5lt.jpg)
Nice combo!
:tu: :tu:
Post by: Stefano on May 24, 2019, 07:37:50 PM
@TonySal - Thanks, I knew the site but I had not read the page of "Waiter Plus"
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Waiter+Plus
Sorry that it is no longer in production :-(
I'd like a Waiter with a saw (Walker) I'm following the price on Amazon to try to take it to the bottom.
But I have read comments from some customers who say that the saw on 84 mm models is impractical, I don't know if this is true.
Have an idea about this? (functionality of the saw on a model of only 84 mm)
Thank you for every opinion
Post by: TonySal on May 24, 2019, 08:09:37 PM
Post by: TonySal on May 31, 2019, 02:36:20 AM
Post by: TonySal on June 13, 2019, 03:39:36 AM
Forgot WT heck day it was lol.
Maybe I can run downstairs and open a beer or something.... :think:
:cheers:
Post by: TonySal on July 17, 2019, 02:06:42 AM
Post by: TonySal on August 02, 2019, 03:26:50 AM
Might try the Waiter down the club this weekend, although I'm really likin' my Weekender/Spartan!
Post by: Ron Who on August 11, 2019, 08:34:12 PM
Post by: TonySal on August 11, 2019, 11:47:31 PM
Vic Waiter with Wenger Evo 63 and Wenger Blackout 63 STInteresting Waiter......
Post by: TonySal on August 16, 2019, 11:45:41 PM
Post by: Rich S on August 17, 2019, 12:48:03 AM
Rich
Post by: TonySal on September 06, 2019, 03:47:30 AM
And it's not big in-pocket :think:
Post by: r1nzler on September 06, 2019, 06:20:13 PM
So much so i have been carrying my spartan more now.
As a lefty, almost every time i try to onehand close the bottle opener, i end up catching it on the main blade. A few times it has even rolled the edge slightly.
Anyone run into this?
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
Post by: PitCarver on September 07, 2019, 01:30:28 AM
Post by: TonySal on September 07, 2019, 01:47:30 AM
Always carry a waiter and my rebuilt MiniChamp in my EDC bag.Do I have a lanyards & fobs thread here someplace, those are nice, the red and the "homemade" ?
Post by: El Corkscrew on September 09, 2019, 07:28:33 AM
Always carry a waiter and my rebuilt MiniChamp in my EDC bag.
:like: :like:
Did you rebuild the mini champ yourself send it to the factory?
Post by: TonySal on October 07, 2019, 01:09:36 AM
Post by: BClogic on October 28, 2019, 02:32:10 PM
Post by: Rapidray on October 28, 2019, 02:55:44 PM
Post by: TonySal on October 29, 2019, 01:18:36 AM
So, I bought a Waiter, it was supposed to be gift for someone. Then I started carrying it :facepalm:......and added the mini SD and pin from some spares that I had on hand and swapped the key ring for the smaller classic SD key ring. It hasn't had much use yet but I like it! Small and versatile. What great gift! I guess i'll just have to get another to gift away! :whistle:I know, gifting to my nephew...think twice, donate once! :tu:
Post by: PitCarver on October 29, 2019, 06:22:23 PM
:like: :like:
Did you rebuild the mini champ yourself send it to the factory?
Did it myself. It came in a handy man special from eBay.
2 SDs and the MiniChamp. The SDs were both kinda rusty and someone had tried to sharpen the MC blades with some sort of electric sharpener of some sort.
Scissors from 1 SD and blades and scales from the other.
This was my first attempts at tearing one apart and putting it back together.
Post by: Rapidray on October 29, 2019, 06:38:52 PM
Post by: TonySal on November 02, 2019, 03:10:03 AM
:whistle: :salute:
Post by: BClogic on November 10, 2019, 01:53:52 AM
Post by: Rapidray on November 10, 2019, 02:04:11 AM
Post by: TonySal on November 10, 2019, 03:26:39 AM
Post by: jeffc67 on December 06, 2019, 05:49:43 PM
The Amazon just delivered me a Waiter yesterday. It's probably my perfect little SAK - though to be fair I rarely use a corkscrew any more, but it takes the small screwdriver nicely!
I was a little surprised to find that it's got plastic liners (not the red scales, the silver liners). While it's very lightweight, there's something about the weight of an SAK that feels so good in the hand that's missing.
Do all the 84mm models have plastic liners? This is my first in that size.
Thanks,
Jeff
Post by: TonySal on December 07, 2019, 01:08:37 AM
Post by: MacGyver on December 08, 2019, 06:35:09 PM
I was a little surprised to find that it's got plastic liners (not the red scales, the silver liners).
Whooottt...??? :sa: :sa:
plastic liners?? I'm pretty sure you're mistaken... :think:
I've never heard of a single Vic model with plastic liners
Why do you feel they are plastic? Can you post some pics?
Do all the 84mm models have plastic liners? This is my first in that size.
No 84mm (at least 2 layers) has any plastic liners.
If that is real and they are putting plastic liners on any saks, it's the day i'll stop buying new sak's from Vic, honest.... :rant:
Really hope you are mistaken about that
Post by: Rich S on December 09, 2019, 01:18:53 PM
Rich
Post by: Frailer on December 09, 2019, 02:22:02 PM
Slightly off topic, is the Vic Apprentice (like Waiter, but with phillips instead of corkscrew) still made?
Rich
It isn't. :-[
Post by: Ivo on December 09, 2019, 04:34:29 PM
Post by: Rich S on December 09, 2019, 05:12:54 PM
Glad I went ahead and got the ISC Endeavor (Same as the Apprentice). Love that design and tool set.
Rich
Post by: Rapidray on December 09, 2019, 05:23:24 PM
Some of my WAITERs :hatsoff:Great collection of Waiters! :tu:
Post by: TonySal on December 10, 2019, 02:03:24 AM
Great collection of Waiters! :tu:Nice! :salute: :cheers:
Post by: BClogic on December 10, 2019, 02:04:46 AM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Gareth on December 10, 2019, 02:08:32 AM
RE: Vic discontinues Apprentice-I've not carried my Apprentice mod in a long time. As you say though: great compact tool set.
Glad I went ahead and got the ISC Endeavor (Same as the Apprentice). Love that design and tool set.
Rich
Post by: Ivo on December 10, 2019, 09:47:52 AM
Post by: TonySal on December 11, 2019, 04:23:28 AM
Post by: Raschelmeier on December 16, 2019, 09:33:36 PM
And since it seems that it is impossible to get a 91mm Waiter, I created one of a Compact.
I removed the 2nd layer, though this is a quite expensive way to lengthen a knive 7mm 😂
Some pics for you as a thank and return for your inspiration.
Merry christmas and a happy new year!
Jay from Cologne
Post by: zoidberg on December 16, 2019, 09:38:20 PM
Post by: Raschelmeier on December 16, 2019, 09:40:39 PM
Post by: Raschelmeier on December 16, 2019, 09:48:11 PM
Welcome to the boards Jay. :cheers:
Thanks! 😃
Post by: BClogic on December 16, 2019, 09:49:43 PM
Well guys, since I am addicted to SAK too, I got something for you.
And since it seems that it is impossible to get a 91mm Waiter, I created one of a Compact.
I removed the 2nd layer, though this is a quite expensive way to lengthen a knive 7mm
Some pics for you as a thank and return for your inspiration.
Merry christmas and a happy new year!
Jay from Cologne
Expensive but cool!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Gareth on December 17, 2019, 04:36:06 PM
Post by: Raschelmeier on December 17, 2019, 09:45:10 PM
Guess I‘ll have to bethink my workflow...
WAITER rules! 😂
Post by: Raschelmeier on December 17, 2019, 09:47:21 PM
Post by: TonySal on December 17, 2019, 10:38:35 PM
well, a two blade knife is not too shabby, isnt´t ist?:salute: :cheers:
Guess I‘ll have to bethink my workflow...
WAITER rules! 😂
Post by: TonySal on December 26, 2019, 01:11:42 AM
Dont have to be a waiter to carry it :salute:
Post by: TonySal on December 28, 2019, 08:35:08 PM
Post by: Raschelmeier on December 29, 2019, 12:18:35 AM
My Waiter Plus did well, and so did I.
😎
Post by: TonySal on December 29, 2019, 01:41:31 AM
Hey, today I united the shoelaces of my wife by unsing the corkscrew.:cheers:
My Waiter Plus did well, and so did I.
😎
Post by: TonySal on January 16, 2020, 01:57:09 AM
Post by: TonySal on January 28, 2020, 02:40:32 AM
Wish I could find a 91mm :dunno:
Post by: Raschelmeier on February 05, 2020, 08:56:20 PM
...gonna consider Waiter Wednesday and more- blade and driver/opener is a great minimal, and I dont need more right now :think:
Wish I could find a 91mm :dunno:
Do you mind to convert a Compact? It‘s not that difficult 👍
Post by: TonySal on February 05, 2020, 11:48:37 PM
Do you mind to convert a Compact? It‘s not that difficult 👍...great idea but I'm not very handy like that :think:
Post by: JK on February 05, 2020, 11:50:58 PM
Do you mind to convert a Compact? It‘s not that difficult 👍
I find the compact a bit too large.
Post by: TonySal on February 06, 2020, 12:57:19 AM
I find the compact a bit too large.... ah! A Littke Saks fan :cheers:
Post by: BClogic on February 06, 2020, 01:41:11 AM
Post by: TonySal on February 06, 2020, 02:12:36 AM
As said towards the beginning of this thread, The Waiter hits above its weight class. I still haven't ordered another after gifting but I clearly remember that selfish me on my shoulder whispering "keep it for yourself" in my ear :rofl:HA! I gifted one to start my nephew's collection, a great reason to get my new one! :whistle:
Post by: BClogic on February 06, 2020, 02:51:54 AM
HA! I gifted one to start my nephew's collection, a great reason to get my new one! :whistle:With the pin and mini SD, in its size. Its a great gift and holds its own :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on February 06, 2020, 03:14:40 AM
Post by: mickeymike on February 11, 2020, 05:23:48 PM
I accidently found this SAK in my girlfriends junk drawer. It had those ugly-ass worn down white scales, but blade itself looked like it was barely ever used. She wasn't sure when or where she got it from and she let me have it.
I had some scrape rosewood laying around and decided to give it a try and carve out new scales. My goal was to do as much as possible with simple, EDC-type tools. Used mostly my leatherman wave for cutting and filing, and Opinel to carve. I only cheated with drilling, I used battery drill to make the holes for the pins. Didn't have the patience to do it manually :D. To my suprise, after some adjusting of the holes using flat screwdriver on my leatherman, I was able to pop both scales on the knife with a nice "click". I will propbly add some glue later on, but for now they sit surprisingly tight. Just gave it a wipe with raw hemp oil.
Looks rough, but I really like the result!
Post by: TonySal on February 11, 2020, 05:29:35 PM
Hello everyone, this is my first post to the forum, I wanted to share my "new" Waiter with rough wooden scales :).Nice work MM and welcome to the club. :tu:
I accidently found this SAK in my girlfriends junk drawer. It had those ugly-ass worn down white scales, but blade itself looked like it was barely ever used. She wasn't sure when or where she got it from and she let me have it.
I had some scrape rosewood laying around and decided to give it a try and carve out new scales. My goal was to do as much as possible with simple, EDC-type tools. Used mostly my leatherman wave for cutting and filing, and Opinel to carve. I only cheated with drilling, I used battery drill to make the holes for the pins. Didn't have the patience to do it manually :D. To my suprise, after some adjusting of the holes using flat screwdriver on my leatherman, I was able to pop both scales on the knife with a nice "click". I will propbly add some glue later on, but for now they sit surprisingly tight. Just gave it a wipe with raw hemp oil.
Looks rough, but I really like the result!
Post by: JK on February 11, 2020, 05:31:13 PM
:climber:
Post by: Rapidray on February 11, 2020, 06:26:23 PM
Post by: TonySal on February 11, 2020, 06:35:09 PM
Post by: mickeymike on February 11, 2020, 07:28:27 PM
I plan to file down slots for tweezers and toothpick to make it a proper SAK, and since I have to order tweezers anyway I think I'l go for mini driver too! Thanks a lot for the tip! :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on February 13, 2020, 02:28:43 AM
Post by: TonySal on February 19, 2020, 02:29:50 AM
Post by: BClogic on February 19, 2020, 01:12:10 PM
...again, not leaving the house(sick) but will have it in my flannels pocket, in case. :whistle:A great flannel companion when under the weather Tony. Get well soon!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: TonySal on February 19, 2020, 01:42:10 PM
A great flannel companion when under the weather Tony. Get well soon!...thanks BC
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: TonySal on February 29, 2020, 01:13:20 AM
:salute:
Post by: JK on February 29, 2020, 10:58:49 AM
Post by: BClogic on February 29, 2020, 06:11:16 PM
...coming soon... a Wenger waiter, Entree'Nice! can't wait to see it! :popcorn:
:salute:
Post by: TonySal on February 29, 2020, 06:12:36 PM
Nice! can't wait to see it! :popcorn:... there's a preview on our Sak Wiki, wired SD blade... :think:
Post by: BClogic on February 29, 2020, 06:13:39 PM
... there's a preview on our Sak Wiki, wired SD blade... :think:yeah, but that's not yours...... :rofl:
Post by: TonySal on February 29, 2020, 06:16:28 PM
yeah, but that's not yours...... :rofl:... :rant: dont poke fun at the 'pic challenged' :whistle:
Post by: BClogic on February 29, 2020, 06:18:56 PM
... :rant: dont poke fun at the 'pic challenged' :whistle:Sorry Sir TonySal :facepalm:
Post by: TonySal on February 29, 2020, 06:22:11 PM
Sorry Sir TonySal :facepalm::salute: :tu:
Post by: mickeymike on March 01, 2020, 09:27:59 PM
Post by: BClogic on March 01, 2020, 09:28:58 PM
Wooden Waiter, now a proper SAK with toothpick and tweezers, ready for new challenges in the upcoming week!Very nice :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on March 01, 2020, 09:29:35 PM
Wooden Waiter, now a proper SAK with toothpick and tweezers, ready for new challenges in the upcoming week!:like: :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on March 20, 2020, 04:55:51 PM
Post by: roamingcat on March 23, 2020, 03:32:37 AM
Post by: TonySal on March 23, 2020, 05:39:12 PM
After decades of collecting many 'regular sized' SAKs and multi-tools with all the bells & whistles, I finally came to appreciate less is more. This is my new found love. The 84mm is the best form factor for me with the super thin one layer with all the functionality that I use most often in an urban setting, nothing more, and without the bulk. With its lighter and smaller form factor, I see myself carrying the Waiter more often going forward than my favorite Compact and Juice S2 which I still think are one of the best 'regular size' edc. around. I love the 84mm form factor so much I also have on order a Walker (for my daily hikes), and an alox Batam (for more formal occasions).Agree Cat. I like collecting but need a metal saw on a daily basis lol. :tu:
Post by: Ron Who on March 24, 2020, 06:28:56 PM
After decades of collecting many 'regular sized' SAKs and multi-tools with all the bells & whistles, I finally came to appreciate less is more. This is my new found love. The 84mm is the best form factor for me with the super thin one layer with all the functionality that I use most often in an urban setting, nothing more, and without the bulk. With its lighter and smaller form factor, I see myself carrying the Waiter more often going forward than my favorite Compact and Juice S2 which I still think are one of the best 'regular size' edc. around. I love the 84mm form factor so much I also have on order a Walker (for my daily hikes), and an alox Batam (for more formal occasions).
Waiter, Walker and alox Bantam are exactly my preferred smaller SAKs.
I have other 84mm but they get no pocket time.
Post by: TonySal on March 24, 2020, 07:26:01 PM
Waiter, Walker and alox Bantam are exactly my preferred smaller SAKs.... was actually I Don't need a metal saw daily, meaning the 8 layer ones, although I will collect if I can!
I have other 84mm but they get no pocket time.
Post by: roamingcat on March 26, 2020, 03:16:07 AM
Waiter, Walker and alox Bantam are exactly my preferred smaller SAKs.
I have other 84mm but they get no pocket time.
:like:
Yes ! This trio will cover 95% of my sak thirsts (a cold beer takes care of the remaining 5%) :cheers:
Post by: GreyLife on April 03, 2020, 05:00:33 PM
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: GreyLife on April 03, 2020, 05:01:24 PM
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: GreyLife on April 03, 2020, 05:01:54 PM
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: pfrsantos on April 03, 2020, 05:31:48 PM
Toolset(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200403/96e2967f26bb9b039b10a7cae193a7cd.jpg)
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Welcome to MTo. That's quite an entrance!
:cheers: :tu:
I was just thinking about getting Plus scales on a Waiter. Was it difficult? That might be my EDC choice.
:salute: :tu:
Post by: GreyLife on April 03, 2020, 05:51:29 PM
This is also my first modification of a SAK (apart from adding original Plus scales to my Huntsman), as the Waiter is only 84mm, I have not been able to find any new original scales so had to modify them!
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: pfrsantos on April 03, 2020, 06:43:57 PM
Thank you. Modifying the scales to 'plus' was not too difficult. I used the file/saw tool from SwissChamp to file the groove for the pen - it is the perfect width. For the pin slot, again I used the file/saw from SwissChamp, but used it at an angle of about 45degrees to put a little 'notch' into the scale.
This is also my first modification of a SAK (apart from adding original Plus scales to my Huntsman), as the Waiter is only 84mm, I have not been able to find any new original scales so had to modify them!
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Yup, only 91mm SAKs have Plus scales.
Post by: BClogic on April 03, 2020, 10:13:08 PM
Post by: TonySal on April 03, 2020, 10:14:11 PM
Awesome work GreyLife! :cheers: :salute:
:tu: :salute: :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on April 04, 2020, 01:05:26 AM
Thank you. Modifying the scales to 'plus' was not too difficult. I used the file/saw tool from SwissChamp to file the groove for the pen - it is the perfect width. For the pin slot, again I used the file/saw from SwissChamp, but used it at an angle of about 45degrees to put a little 'notch' into the scale.again. Neat stuff GL. My Waiter has a pin hole? Maybe the year?
This is also my first modification of a SAK (apart from adding original Plus scales to my Huntsman), as the Waiter is only 84mm, I have not been able to find any new original scales so had to modify them!
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: roamingcat on April 04, 2020, 02:07:49 AM
Post by: TonySal on April 04, 2020, 02:37:19 AM
Nice mod GL. The addition of a pen is particularly useful for urban office environment. I have also filed down my tweesers. I find a pointed tip much easier to pick things up than the stock flat. I got this idea from a Swiss gentleman from youtube. I can post a link to show how he did it if it doesn't violate the rules here.Yes, he's an interesting guy...
Post by: TonySal on April 04, 2020, 03:34:15 AM
Post by: Frailer on April 04, 2020, 05:57:34 AM
I'm gonna check the auction bay, but if anyone knows of a 91mm Waiter (and doesn't want it themselves lol) can ya PM me :salute:
Good luck. The 91mm Waiter Plus is the one knife on my wish list that I don’t expect I’ll ever find.
Post by: Sawl Goodman on April 04, 2020, 06:51:58 AM
Hi everyone, this is my first post on this forum. I would like to introduce you to my Nylon Scaled Victorinox Waiter that I have modified to be a 'Plus'. I have owned this SAK for many years, and for a long time it lived in a kitchen drawer! Just over two years ago it became my daily SAK as I started a new job in an office and the Huntsman was a bit too 'outdoorsy' for most people! The Waiter is an ideal 'urban' or office SAK with its small size (one layer and 84mm). However, I felt it needed a little more, so around a year ago I modified the scale to accept the pen and pin, and added the small screwdriver. Enjoy the photos!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200403/f7b667d9ac39e7450971e42f9dded2bc.jpg)Nice work! It's a pity Vic doesn't produce 84mm plus scales. Thanks for sharing your method. :salute:
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: Sawl Goodman on April 04, 2020, 07:00:54 AM
I'm gonna check the auction bay, but if anyone knows of a 91mm Waiter (and doesn't want it themselves lol) can ya PM me :salute:
Good luck. The 91mm Waiter Plus is the one knife on my wish list that I don’t expect I’ll ever find.How about making one by removing the scissor layer from a Compact?
Post by: GreyLife on April 04, 2020, 09:24:07 AM
I like the idea of the pointed tweezers - I may have to borrow this modification!
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: GreyLife on April 15, 2020, 02:05:32 PM
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: GreyLife on April 15, 2020, 02:06:28 PM
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: GreyLife on April 15, 2020, 02:07:04 PM
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: GreyLife on April 15, 2020, 02:08:46 PM
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: JK on April 15, 2020, 02:12:28 PM
Side view showing the thickness. The oak started at 4mm thick. Now a little less from the sanding, but does create a bit more bulk to the Waiter!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/ecf8d46ad69cde4240adfb45c015bd6a.jpg)
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Probably a nicer size to handle for a long time? Maybe less pocket friendly but nice for whittling.
Post by: BClogic on April 15, 2020, 02:22:43 PM
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: TonySal on April 15, 2020, 02:53:26 PM
Looks great GreyLife!very nice :tu:
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: GreyLife on April 15, 2020, 03:17:20 PM
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: roamingcat on April 15, 2020, 03:30:49 PM
Side view showing the thickness. The oak started at 4mm thick. Now a little less from the sanding, but does create a bit more bulk to the Waiter!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/ecf8d46ad69cde4240adfb45c015bd6a.jpg)
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Very nice GL :like: I have been thinking of doing a similar mod to my other sak. Do you mind briefly sharing how you did it? Did you use any power tools or just sand paper? Thanks.
Post by: GreyLife on April 15, 2020, 04:05:47 PM
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: Gareth on April 15, 2020, 06:18:10 PM
Post by: roamingcat on April 16, 2020, 02:21:33 AM
Thanks, no power tools were used! It was mainly done using tools from SwissChamp and Leatherman. The fine finishing was all sandpaper, finishing with 1000 grit paper and teak oil. The grooves for the tools were done with the file/saw from SwissChamp, and for fine finish wrapped sandpaper around the file. To get the initial positions of the rivets, I gently squeezed the SAK and wood in a soft jaw vice and then used the chisel tool from SwissChamp to 'drill' the holes until the wood lay flat against the side of the SAK. Finally I used superglue to hold the scales on. Hope this helps!
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Thank you GL. This is very helpful. I will get to work soon !
Post by: TonySal on April 16, 2020, 03:45:13 AM
Post by: roamingcat on April 17, 2020, 12:49:02 AM
...got a Wenger Entree' version. Has no split ring, checked our Wiki but...didn't see anything by phone...just wondering... :think:
Picture?
Post by: TonySal on April 17, 2020, 02:38:03 AM
Picture?...you'll have to settle for the Sak Wiki above. I'm pic challenged right now...
Post by: Sea Monster on April 17, 2020, 03:05:38 AM
I remember having one, unfortunately it saw very little use before someone decided they needed it more than I did :cry:
Post by: TonySal on April 17, 2020, 04:18:38 AM
...you'll have to settle for the Sak Wiki above. I'm pic challenged right now......but it has the crossbow on the main blade...
Post by: GreyLife on April 17, 2020, 12:58:20 PM
...got a Wenger Entree' version. Has no split ring, checked our Wiki but...didn't see anything by phone...just wondering... :think:It is a Victorinox Waiter that I have....if you look at my previous post you will see it was a nylon economy scaled Waiter....and there is a split ring too! On the front side of the main blade are the words "VICTORINOX SWITZERLAND STAINLESS ROSTFREI" on the reverse is "OFFICIER SUISSE" along with the small cross and crossbow. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200417/880c0aa5f6a23160dd07071b76ac529c.jpg)
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: pfrsantos on April 17, 2020, 01:53:36 PM
That's an awesome mod Greylife!
+1
:tu: :tu:
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Post by: GreyLife on April 17, 2020, 02:07:35 PM
+1Thank you
:tu: :tu:
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: GreyLife on April 17, 2020, 02:08:06 PM
That's an awesome mod Greylife!Thank you
Sent from my Nokia 1 using Tapatalk
Post by: TonySal on April 17, 2020, 11:25:20 PM
Post by: cody6268 on April 24, 2020, 01:24:28 AM
(https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/8d84c00d-7ed0-4925-9dcc-0f648aa447d8/svn/victorinox-knife-sets-6-7600-7us1r-64_1000.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on April 24, 2020, 01:26:02 AM
Found this on the Home Depot website. A knife set and block that not only includes a Waiter, but a place for it in the block. Personally, I'm not sure about combo tool vs. regular openers. Small cans, yeah, my Waiter and Bantam do just fine. Big cans; I opened a huge can of green beans with my Bantam a few months back, and it was really testing on the pins....neat...interesting :tu:
(https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/8d84c00d-7ed0-4925-9dcc-0f648aa447d8/svn/victorinox-knife-sets-6-7600-7us1r-64_1000.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on May 03, 2020, 03:13:00 AM
Post by: SirVicaLot on May 09, 2020, 03:42:45 AM
Found this on the Home Depot website. A knife set and block that not only includes a Waiter, but a place for it in the block. Pretty neat, but I keep a full-sized Nogent Le Kim in my block, and I'm sure the Waiter would end up in my pocket; even though I already have and use one.
(https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/8d84c00d-7ed0-4925-9dcc-0f648aa447d8/svn/victorinox-knife-sets-6-7600-7us1r-64_1000.jpg)
That is neat, haven’t seen that before! :tu:
Post by: TonySal on May 23, 2020, 03:11:44 AM
Post by: BClogic on May 23, 2020, 01:54:15 PM
Will be carrying the Waiter or Entre' more as Spring turns to Summer and we hope for gatherings to increase!Great SAK for social (distancing) gatherings!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: TonySal on May 23, 2020, 04:13:12 PM
Great SAK for social (distancing) gatherings!:tu:
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: BClogic on June 09, 2020, 02:16:43 AM
And, BOOM! Out comes the waiter I gave him! So happy!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: SirVicaLot on June 09, 2020, 02:43:56 AM
Post by: TonySal on June 09, 2020, 04:08:28 AM
: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: BClogic on June 09, 2020, 04:09:06 AM
Nice! One of us, one of us! :SAKnight:One of us! One of us! :assimilate:
Post by: SirVicaLot on June 09, 2020, 04:17:09 AM
One of us! One of us! :assimilate:
:D :tu:
Post by: Chidling on June 22, 2020, 02:10:29 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Qkz6iHu.png)
Post by: 39hotrod on June 22, 2020, 02:19:18 PM
Post by: BClogic on June 22, 2020, 02:49:56 PM
Mrs. Chidling and me were invited to the barbecue. Garden party of the Institute where she works. Nine people of three nationalities and no one was able to open a bottle of wine. It was the right time for me to introduce :climber:Well done Chidling!!!!
(https://i.imgur.com/Qkz6iHu.png)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: TonySal on June 23, 2020, 12:03:18 AM
Well done Chidling!!!!:salute: :drink:
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: Storm on June 24, 2020, 12:51:28 AM
Post by: BClogic on June 24, 2020, 05:01:02 AM
BC and ChidlingAww schucks :dd:
Post by: Chidling on June 24, 2020, 09:31:05 PM
Post by: TonySal on July 08, 2020, 04:14:18 AM
Post by: TonySal on August 21, 2020, 02:51:50 AM
Post by: TonySal on September 09, 2020, 11:29:23 PM
Post by: Echotech on September 10, 2020, 10:33:00 AM
Could do a Waiter Wednesday, may have to do Tinker Tue..... :think:Sounds like a plan, I’m in :like:
One econoline, one cellidor
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200910/3c9429bfb2fb69909ee401984c0dba52.jpg)
Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
Post by: TonySal on September 10, 2020, 10:38:02 PM
Post by: 39hotrod on September 11, 2020, 02:48:55 PM
Post by: theonew on September 29, 2020, 11:04:36 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/SII1FBI.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on September 29, 2020, 11:12:33 PM
Haven't seen my Waiter for six months in quarantine, wife brought me a care package this weekend :woohoo:good wifey! Good knife
(https://i.imgur.com/SII1FBI.jpg)
Post by: BClogic on October 03, 2020, 05:18:11 PM
Haven't seen my Waiter for six months in quarantine, wife brought me a care package this weekend :woohoo:Glad you’re united with the mighty waiter!
(https://i.imgur.com/SII1FBI.jpg)
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Post by: TonySal on October 03, 2020, 05:35:42 PM
Post by: theonew on October 03, 2020, 05:40:24 PM
Post by: Zanza on October 15, 2020, 09:35:06 AM
(https://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/19/13/23/70/passen11.jpg)
(https://i50.servimg.com/u/f50/19/13/23/70/passen10.jpg)
Post by: 39hotrod on October 15, 2020, 03:53:07 PM
Post by: theonew on October 15, 2020, 09:24:09 PM
Post by: TonySal on October 16, 2020, 03:28:43 AM
Wow, beautiful :tu:
[/quote] :iagree:
Post by: Zanza on October 17, 2020, 12:13:47 AM
Post by: TonySal on October 17, 2020, 02:04:53 AM
Post by: TonySal on October 27, 2020, 02:19:52 AM
Post by: Storm on October 27, 2020, 09:45:55 AM
Post by: TonySal on October 27, 2020, 08:45:48 PM
Beautiful knife chap, looking forward to seeing more of it in November :drool: :tu::iagree:
Post by: TonySal on October 28, 2020, 01:57:55 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on November 11, 2020, 07:39:04 AM
Thanks guys, it's gonna be my probable weapon of choice for the Minimal Sak Challenge of November:tu: :salute:
Post by: TonySal on November 12, 2020, 12:48:11 AM
:tu: :salute::cheers:
Post by: Sidney Porter on November 12, 2020, 02:30:45 AM
Post by: Max Stone on November 17, 2020, 04:11:40 PM
Post by: Reinier on November 17, 2020, 04:20:28 PM
I was gifted some 84mm original green scales today...so they have found themselves a new home on my Waiter :salute:
I thought it was you complaining ( ;) ) about all the green stuff here on MTo lately.
Nice SAK Max :dd:
Brand new cellidor looks so good. Too bad it scratches so easily.
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on November 17, 2020, 04:20:47 PM
Post by: Max Stone on November 17, 2020, 04:39:33 PM
I thought it was you complaining ( ;) ) about all the green stuff here on MTo lately....yes it was. I had a chance today to pick up a pair of scales, and after all the green posts (and yours :pok:), I had to get something green :D
Nice SAK Max :dd:
Brand new cellidor looks so good. Too bad it scratches so easily.
Thanks Rizio - they went on a Waiter that needed a change anyway, so a good excuse for a change of clothes :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on November 17, 2020, 04:46:08 PM
I was gifted some 84mm original green scales today...so they have found themselves a new home on my Waiter :salute:Nice gift! Looks great on your Waiter!
Post by: TonySal on November 17, 2020, 04:50:26 PM
Nice gift! Looks great on your Waiter!yes, looks great! :cheers:
Post by: 39hotrod on November 19, 2020, 01:58:35 PM
Post by: TonySal on February 14, 2021, 06:46:22 PM
Post by: kamakiri on February 14, 2021, 08:54:05 PM
Post by: TonySal on February 14, 2021, 09:25:48 PM
‘83-‘85 and ‘74-‘77 Waiters:tu: :cheers:
Post by: pfrsantos on February 16, 2021, 04:20:46 PM
I thought it was you complaining ( ;) ) about all the green stuff here on MTo lately.
Nice SAK Max :dd:
Brand new cellidor looks so good. Too bad it scratches so easily.
I need to start complaining about GID scales...
:facepalm:
Post by: pfrsantos on February 16, 2021, 04:22:01 PM
‘83-‘85 and ‘74-‘77 Waiters
Those corkscrewless ones should be called Bantam...
:think: :think:
Post by: Reinier on February 16, 2021, 04:26:50 PM
Those corkscrewless ones should be called Bantam...
True, but you know how Victorinox is (was) with model names...
"Early Alox scaled models (see 2230xx Identifiers below) featured a regular cap-lifter, rather than the combo-tool opener, and had horizontally ribbed scales. These models were known as the Waiter at the time, but more closely resemble the current Alox Bantam."
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Bantam#History
Post by: pfrsantos on February 16, 2021, 05:10:40 PM
True, but you know how Victorinox is (was) with model names...
"Early Alox scaled models (see 2230xx Identifiers below) featured a regular cap-lifter, rather than the combo-tool opener, and had horizontally ribbed scales. These models were known as the Waiter at the time, but more closely resemble the current Alox Bantam."
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Bantam#History
Yeah, names...
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/2CXWU8hFGOQNOlyonT_K2nbYQW-xMmU-T8Ht7w9WN5B0FXZfEX9pQgmu3t2Gzp1AXiZc_cj_pjLTt7CpIbYSey_Ophc_rUK4_5j6c6Qv0nSHQL7JYzitEajft8BEOWH_R-o6oNzKwKlPiL0GvQ)
Post by: kamakiri on February 16, 2021, 06:48:20 PM
featured a regular cap-lifter, rather than the combo-tool opener,
Mostly true. ‘Regular’ caplifter...except that it’s 100% reversed or symmetrical to what I’d call a regular one. I wouldn’t bother with owning this Waiter if not for this distinction.
Either Bantam has a Combo Tool.
Post by: Reinier on February 17, 2021, 09:27:24 AM
Post by: TonySal on March 03, 2021, 10:21:14 PM
Post by: TonySal on March 04, 2021, 01:29:04 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 06, 2021, 08:32:53 AM
If anyone knows the whereabouts of the 91mm Waiter, please let me know... :dunno:
I want one too, Ton
Post by: TonySal on April 06, 2021, 02:11:45 PM
Post by: Explorer on April 08, 2021, 03:56:51 PM
Cheers fellow waiter enthusiasts!
:cheers:
Post by: TonySal on April 09, 2021, 12:07:34 AM
:salute:
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 13, 2021, 08:08:10 AM
The waiter (not sure- did it used to be called bartender? ) it is a thing of beauty- Unobtrusive, light weight and oh so functional. I’m a big fan of the corkscrew for its plethora of uses However most recently the tweezers came in quite handy- as a make shift lock pick set - when I was locked out of my shop on a rural property.Very cool. You actually went full MacGyver with the scale tools to pick a lock?! Holy crap! :ahhh :salute:
Cheers fellow waiter enthusiasts!
:cheers:
And you’re right, the Waiter was called the Bartender in some markets (canada? :think: ). As referenced in this thread about 3 years ago
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,71497.msg1662397.html#msg1662397
:cheers:
Post by: pfrsantos on April 13, 2021, 12:03:53 PM
If anyone knows the whereabouts of the 91mm Waiter, please let me know... :dunno:
I think it's hidden away, wth the 84mm Climber.
:facepalm:
Post by: kamakiri on April 13, 2021, 06:13:47 PM
If anyone knows the whereabouts of the 91mm Waiter, please let me know... :dunno:
Might have seen one sell recently on the ‘bay. :dunno:
...
Not a huge fan of Waiters...but added this nylon Walter version.
Post by: pfrsantos on April 13, 2021, 06:16:00 PM
Might have seen one sell recently on the ‘bay. :dunno:
...
Not a huge fan of Waiters...but added this nylon Walter version.
They spelt the model name wrong...
:facepalm:
Post by: kamakiri on April 13, 2021, 11:11:59 PM
They spelt the model name wrong...
:facepalm:
:dunno:
Check your prescription
Post by: pfrsantos on April 14, 2021, 12:24:05 PM
:dunno:
Check your prescription
How did I miss that?!
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-04-2017/2pl8KX.gif)
Post by: pfrsantos on April 14, 2021, 12:24:38 PM
How did I miss that?!
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-04-2017/2pl8KX.gif)
Miss That!
:hatsoff:
Post by: kamakiri on April 14, 2021, 08:04:35 PM
How did I miss that?!
(https://i.makeagif.com/media/12-04-2017/2pl8KX.gif)
I see. Dynamic Astigmatism Chameleonitis. I think a Waiter can be used to fix that.
Post by: Explorer on April 15, 2021, 12:34:16 AM
Very cool. You actually went full MacGyver with the scale tools to pick a lock?! Holy crap! :ahhh :salute::rofl: Thanks man yeah in that moment I asked myself... WWMD? :salute:
And you’re right, the Waiter was called the Bartender in some markets (canada? :think: ). As referenced in this thread about 3 years ago
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,71497.msg1662397.html#msg1662397
:cheers:
Post by: TonySal on April 15, 2021, 03:00:11 AM
Post by: SirVicaLot on August 15, 2021, 07:01:25 PM
Waiter will be riding shotgun for the MP400. Or maybe the other way around :think:
Anyways, it needed some TLC first :D
Post by: TonySal on August 15, 2021, 11:41:04 PM
Post by: NutSAK on September 22, 2021, 07:30:33 PM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51502734502_e0cf640335_k.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51504248009_9271d05a9d_k.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on September 22, 2021, 07:37:00 PM
Happy Waiter Wednesday!:tu: almost forgot!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51502734502_e0cf640335_k.jpg)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51504248009_9271d05a9d_k.jpg)
Post by: TonySal on October 14, 2021, 03:27:37 AM
Post by: z1913 on October 14, 2021, 01:09:51 PM
I realized it was the key ring - the standard size is I believe too large for such a thin knife. I replaced it with the smaller one from 58mm models and all is good now. Finally it feels right!
Post by: kamakiri on October 17, 2021, 02:10:02 AM
There was always something that annoyed me on the Waiter - something did not feel right, especially when putting it into pocket or pulling it out.
I realized it was the key ring - the standard size is I believe too large for such a thin knife. I replaced it with the smaller one from 58mm models and all is good now. Finally it feels right!
Excellent point. I generally don’t like keyrings or the lug for them. But I’ve had a few show up over the years with the small ring and they seem to make more sense on a knife like a Waiter or Cadet.
Post by: TonySal on October 17, 2021, 02:19:32 AM
Excellent point. I generally don’t like keyrings or the lug for them. But I’ve had a few show up over the years with the small ring and they seem to make more sense on a knife like a Waiter or Cadet.:iagree:
Post by: naugea on October 17, 2021, 04:22:42 PM
Airlines allow under 60mm blades in carry on luggage in the European Union.
I shortened my Waiter respectively and made some other minor mods.
Post by: TonySal on October 17, 2021, 11:39:10 PM
My travel knife.So I see the EU is gone too?!
Airlines allow under 60mm blades in carry on luggage in the European Union.
I shortened my Waiter respectively and made some other minor mods.
Carry a sword and claim it's your region
Carry a tactical and say its for work.
JOIN KNIFE RIGHTS
Post by: naugea on October 18, 2021, 09:32:10 PM
So I see the EU is gone too?!Unfortunately we have some knife terror incident as well as aftermath of 9/11
Carry a sword and claim it's your region
Carry a tactical and say its for work.
JOIN KNIFE RIGHTS
Post by: TonySal on November 03, 2021, 03:29:14 AM
Post by: TonySal on November 03, 2021, 03:02:15 PM
Might have seen one sell recently on the ‘bay. :dunno::tu: yes one on the bay, 3 pin but start is 52 $
...
Not a huge fan of Waiters...but added this nylon Walter version.
Post by: TonySal on February 09, 2022, 04:15:55 AM
SAKS are always useful no matter which size/tool set! :salute:
Post by: kamakiri on February 09, 2022, 03:47:57 PM
So I actually went Min... again.. used the mighty Waiter to open 2 packages and the screwdriver.
SAKS are always useful no matter which size/tool set! :salute:
:tu:
Agreed. Now if only they’d make a Serrated Waiter…
Post by: Bunk Tuppins on February 09, 2022, 06:47:17 PM
Post by: TonySal on February 09, 2022, 08:08:42 PM
Here's onean assault Waiter!
Post by: Intorikata on February 15, 2022, 10:54:54 PM
Not that "waiter" isnt a badass profession, but I too feel like the name "bartender" is more suited to this model.
Post by: TonySal on February 15, 2022, 11:15:39 PM
I haven't posted anything in a while, so here's my Waiter, tarted up (classed-up?)in white cellidor, doing its thing.white is very cool!
Not that "waiter" isnt a badass profession, but I too feel like the name "bartender" is more suited to this model.
Post by: Intorikata on February 15, 2022, 11:21:05 PM
white is very cool!
Prob my favorite after Stayglow...tho OG red is up there, too. Too bad there was never an 84mm Stayglow...
Post by: TonySal on February 15, 2022, 11:42:10 PM
Prob my favorite after Stayglow...tho OG red is up there, too. Too bad there was never an 84mm Stayglow...:iagree:
Post by: Intorikata on February 16, 2022, 06:00:49 PM
Edit: ooops...kinda confused two different threads. Oh well.
Post by: TonySal on February 16, 2022, 11:47:39 PM
I have two Stayglow Climbers left - a user and one in an unopened box, both from the days when they were in the ballpark of of $25. REEEEEEEEEALLY wrestling with the urge to yank a pair of scales and make a Stayglow Serrated Spartan...no prob, I carry a serrated Spartan- Weekender for Spartan Saturday, that would be an interesting one!
Edit: ooops...kinda confused two different threads. Oh well.
The SG Climber, do I consider kinda collectable? I'm easy on gear anyway...
Post by: TonySal on February 27, 2022, 08:08:34 PM
Post by: kamakiri on February 27, 2022, 10:00:32 PM
I have two Stayglow Climbers left - a user and one in an unopened box, both from the days when they were in the ballpark of of $25. REEEEEEEEEALLY wrestling with the urge to yank a pair of scales and make a Stayglow Serrated Spartan...
Edit: ooops...kinda confused two different threads. Oh well.
Do it.
Just post in the right thread when you do! :rofl:
Every so often I like the the simple but mighty Waiter, especially in Spring and Summer shorts. Beveridges beware!
I’m still having trouble ever choosing knives this thin/small/few tools. Even as their numbers increase in the collection for dating purposes.
And on that note, I think the earliest of the Waiters/Bartenders with the then ‘new’ Combo Tool are more like ‘77 than ‘78, as I previously estimated. Close to where I think the green flocked box liners were introduced.
Post by: TonySal on March 31, 2022, 12:52:34 AM
Post by: Altis on March 31, 2022, 06:40:59 AM
It could have been a Waiter Wednesday but that would require me to remember what the heck day of the week it is! :rant:
If you have a Thirsty Thursday you may still need that Waiter :pok: :cheers:
Post by: TonySal on April 06, 2022, 01:58:35 AM
If you have a Thirsty Thursday you may still need that Waiter :pok: :cheers:...yes but too much Thursty Thursday and I may forget again :cheers:
Post by: NutSAK on April 07, 2022, 01:38:52 AM
Post by: TonySal on April 07, 2022, 03:52:34 AM
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51987622224_06b632a754_k.jpg):salute: :tu: :cheers:
Post by: Altis on April 07, 2022, 04:53:36 AM
...yes but too much Thursty Thursday and I may forget again :cheers:
You'd have to be awfully thirsty to forget 6 days later :drink: :twak: :whistle:
Post by: TonySal on June 03, 2022, 11:25:21 PM
Post by: TonySal on June 22, 2022, 11:58:39 PM
Post by: TonySal on August 07, 2022, 06:09:30 PM
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 20, 2022, 01:17:31 AM
Post by: TonySal on August 20, 2022, 01:58:40 AM
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 20, 2022, 07:18:58 PM
Yes there was a 91 but good luck finding one. I think there was one on that bay for a ridiculous price??
I do prefer the 84mm length. It’s too bad the 84mm golfer is so rare and expensive.
Post by: z1913 on August 20, 2022, 10:12:18 PM
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 21, 2022, 01:37:29 AM
Actually it is not that difficult to add a pen to the 84mm scales. I did it to my Waiter using file from 111mm knife. The width of the file was just right to fit the pen.
That’s good to know. I assume there’s an unopened slot like in the non-plus 91mm scales? I’ve seen the Felix Immler video about that but never tried it.
Post by: TonySal on August 21, 2022, 02:29:48 AM
Post by: z1913 on August 21, 2022, 09:23:12 AM
I assume there’s an unopened slot like in the non-plus 91mm scales?
No, there is not, but it is still doable. You can do it a bit rough like me or super clean like Kamakiri:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,88553.0.html
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 21, 2022, 03:40:25 PM
No, there is not, but it is still doable. You can do it a bit rough like me or super clean like Kamakiri:Oh I see now. Thanks for linking your post. That seems doable and probably worth the trial and error for the pen as I actually use the compact pen. I may try it with my swisschamp or spirit file.
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,88553.0.html
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 23, 2022, 12:16:52 AM
Post by: Bunk Tuppins on August 23, 2022, 12:40:40 AM
Can the waiter handle opening a giant bottle of cheap wine? Yes…but with a lot of elbow grease. These big boys need 4 or more layer SAKs to open. I’ll take this as a sign to stick to the smaller bottles.
I have a suggestion. Don't screw the corkscrew most of the way in and then pull the cork straight up. Screw the corkscrew all the way in, until the opening of the bottle is pressing hard against the back of the knife. Continue turning until the cork starts to rotate inside the glass. Continue turning as you draw the cork out.
Post by: TonySal on August 23, 2022, 12:43:22 AM
Screw top wine, can beer and vodka will not damage your corkscrew, trust me...
Post by: TonySal on August 23, 2022, 12:44:31 AM
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 23, 2022, 02:57:12 AM
I have a suggestion. Don't screw the corkscrew most of the way in and then pull the cork straight up. Screw the corkscrew all the way in, until the opening of the bottle is pressing hard against the back of the knife. Continue turning until the cork starts to rotate inside the glass. Continue turning as you draw the cork out.
Thanks, that’s a good idea and close to what I ended up doing (which was to just turn until it was loose enough to pull).
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 23, 2022, 02:59:51 AM
Thanks, bent a corkscrew on a larger SAK doing it incorrectly.Ha, yes I had with a can of summer shandy after opening the wine.
Screw top wine, can beer and vodka will not damage your corkscrew, trust me...
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 23, 2022, 03:08:42 AM
:cheers:Ha, yes I had with a can of summer shandy after opening the wine.
Oh and here it is with my PSTII to compliment. I only did some office work today so the PST mostly stayed in the sheath - I think used the flat head as a pry bar, the scissors, and the pliers for some work on the printer. It was frustrating, hence the wine and beer.
Post by: pfrsantos on August 23, 2022, 12:01:52 PM
Can the waiter handle opening a giant bottle of cheap wine? Yes…but with a lot of elbow grease. These big boys need 4 or more layer SAKs to open. I’ll take this as a sign to stick to the smaller bottles.
Here, looks at this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZKu4RDfdjs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZKu4RDfdjs)
Post by: TonySal on August 23, 2022, 11:05:18 PM
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 24, 2022, 07:16:51 PM
No! Keep the big bottles, I think you need a bigger SAK.
I’ll try the ol’ swisschamp on the next one!
Post by: RoccoT.31 on August 26, 2022, 05:47:05 PM
In my quest for the perfect edc sak for all my occasions I my run across, I have now picked up the waiter. This is my going out in the summer heat knife. Slips prefect in shorts and won't weigh pocket down. 84mm blade perfect for cutting limes, combo for beer openings, and corkscrew for my lady's wine needs.
I have ordered 84mm white scales but for now I am enjoying the red scales till they come from Ukraine. Added black tweezers, toothpick and mini screwdriver. Pin will come with white scales which I will also add pen slot for a 84mm waiter plus.
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 26, 2022, 10:25:41 PM
Brand new waiter ready for some action. :salute:
In my quest for the perfect edc sak for all my occasions I my run across, I have now picked up the waiter. This is my going out in the summer heat knife. Slips prefect in shorts and won't weigh pocket down. 84mm blade perfect for cutting limes, combo for beer openings, and corkscrew for my lady's wine needs.
I have ordered 84mm white scales but for now I am enjoying the red scales till they come from Ukraine. Added black tweezers, toothpick and mini screwdriver. Pin will come with white scales which I will also add pen slot for a 84mm waiter plus.
Very nice! It’s a great knife. You’ve read my mind, I’ll be cutting some limes and popping corona bottle caps this evening. Hopefully I remember to get some action shots.
Post by: RoccoT.31 on August 27, 2022, 12:08:16 AM
Very nice! It’s a great knife. You’ve read my mind, I’ll be cutting some limes and popping corona bottle caps this evening. Hopefully I remember to get some action shots.Grabbing some tonight at bark in the park dog night at the Chicago dogs minor league baseball game. I have to cut up a hot dog for my dog Geppetto.
Post by: TonySal on August 27, 2022, 03:11:12 AM
Post by: Grand_Banana on August 27, 2022, 03:11:48 AM
Grabbing some tonight at bark in the park dog night at the Chicago dogs minor league baseball game. I have to cut up a hot dog for my dog Geppetto.
That’s the best use of a SAK! Is he a Maltese or bichon?
No limes and corona for us in the end it was just a bottle of wine. I posted earlier about the corkscrew being tricky on big bottles, but this one came out just fine.
Post by: proletenstahl on August 27, 2022, 06:06:30 AM
Here, looks at this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZKu4RDfdjs (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZKu4RDfdjs)
Immler's method is a breeze. I used to think the SAK corkscrew was a novelty, but that makes it really practical.
Post by: TonySal on March 01, 2023, 03:29:18 AM
:think: :salute: :cheers:
Post by: Echotech on March 01, 2023, 04:33:52 AM
:cheers:
Post by: TonySal on March 01, 2023, 12:54:34 PM
Post by: UscgSal on April 06, 2023, 01:43:46 AM
Sorry El Corkscrew where ever you may be...
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 12, 2023, 09:33:13 AM
Of course, forgot Waiter Wednesday again.
Sorry El Corkscrew where ever you may be...
I'm here, Tony! Sorry for the confusion! :rofl: El Waiter lives in the kitchen drawer and each time I use it, I remember this very important and distinguished society here at MTO. I you awl are doing well!
Post by: UscgSal on April 12, 2023, 02:22:13 PM
Maybe see ya at your other page!
Post by: UscgSal on April 20, 2023, 02:11:20 AM
Post by: CM Yo on May 04, 2023, 01:06:02 AM
Figured it was a sign. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230503/30b5ac15f18c9489a760e8612ae88fb0.jpg)
Launched from the Southwest
Post by: UscgSal on May 04, 2023, 01:49:28 AM
Post by: CM Yo on May 04, 2023, 04:01:31 AM
Nice one CM! Interesting! Any history?Well I am a fan of the beer. But one day a few years back I saw this on EBay and picked it up for under $10 I believe.
Looks like they just glued and put a finish over a label. It is smooth in the hand and feels good.
Sometimes it catches my eye like today and in the pocket it goes.
Just thought I'd share.
Launched from the Southwest
Post by: pfrsantos on May 05, 2023, 07:01:01 PM
Well I am a fan of the beer. But one day a few years back I saw this on EBay and picked it up for under $10 I believe.
Looks like they just glued and put a finish over a label. It is smooth in the hand and feels good.
Sometimes it catches my eye like today and in the pocket it goes.
Just thought I'd share.
Launched from the Southwest
Thanks! Pretty good looking!
:cheers: :tu:
Post by: Enginears on May 07, 2023, 12:21:14 AM
Post by: UscgSal on May 07, 2023, 12:53:37 PM
I believe the Waiter was different years ago?
Post by: z1913 on May 07, 2023, 01:30:43 PM
Post by: UscgSal on May 07, 2023, 03:48:26 PM
Post by: Enginears on May 08, 2023, 01:45:38 AM
And voilà - Waiter with a pen.
Heeeeeeey! :like:
Did you cut the slot or are these available?
Post by: z1913 on May 08, 2023, 07:53:48 AM
Did you cut the slot or are these available?
Yes, I cut it by myself.
Post by: UscgSal on May 08, 2023, 12:04:05 PM
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on May 08, 2023, 12:10:51 PM
Post by: UscgSal on May 16, 2023, 02:51:15 PM
Post by: UscgSal on June 21, 2023, 07:40:06 PM
Post by: Helvetica Bold on June 21, 2023, 08:55:29 PM
Post by: UscgSal on June 21, 2023, 11:17:06 PM
Gotta try the pem groove!
Post by: Grand_Banana on June 22, 2023, 02:27:22 AM
:like: :cheers:
Gotta try the pem groove!
:iagree: The more I see the more I want to try it.
Post by: UscgSal on June 22, 2023, 05:38:46 PM
Post by: UscgSal on August 23, 2023, 05:21:50 PM
Post by: Helvetica Bold on August 23, 2023, 07:06:38 PM
Post by: UscgSal on August 23, 2023, 11:34:36 PM
Post by: UscgSal on October 03, 2023, 12:49:34 AM
Mabe I'll just try it as a Little Sak :think:
Post by: UscgSal on November 21, 2023, 02:19:30 AM
Post by: VoetSak on December 16, 2023, 03:00:55 AM
Post by: UscgSal on December 17, 2023, 02:13:13 AM
Post by: z1913 on December 17, 2023, 05:58:34 AM
I've been appreciating the same waiter for a few years now. I carry it daily with a minichamp & torch. Currently it's a mongrel with a jigged and dyed Italian horse bone front scale and a Micarta plus rear. And a fire ant.It’s wonderful! So each scale is different? How often do you change the scales, if ever?
Post by: VoetSak on December 18, 2023, 03:26:19 AM
Covering the tinder on the CS is ....?
I find that it gets agitated in my pocket so it's just a bit of tape.🤷🏻♂️
Post by: VoetSak on December 18, 2023, 03:29:05 AM
It’s wonderful! So each scale is different? How often do you change the scales, if ever?
I had just enough material to make one set of bone and cracked the back one so just put the front one on for fun and decided to keep it. I don't change them often. The Micarta were on for a couple of years. The front scale has a glow in the dark cross.which is fun.
Post by: UscgSal on December 25, 2023, 12:21:49 AM
Post by: UscgSal on December 26, 2023, 10:26:13 PM
The mini driver fits the cs- the little fire striker does not correctly fit Vic or Wenger. :think:
Post by: psyjohn on January 01, 2024, 11:27:08 PM
Post by: UscgSal on January 02, 2024, 04:46:02 PM
Post by: Little Tinker on February 11, 2024, 12:47:02 PM
I paired the knife with the mini-screwdriver mentioned in same message. After weighing up the options for a trip I'm about to start I've decided that combination will address enough scenarios, and I don't need to overpack :).
[ This attachment cannot be displayed inline in 'Print Page' view ]
Post by: UscgSal on February 11, 2024, 03:05:00 PM
Post by: UscgSal on February 12, 2024, 04:42:14 PM
Post by: Little Tinker on February 17, 2024, 05:46:18 PM
After weighing up the options for a trip I'm about to start I've decided that combination will address enough scenarios, and I don't need to overpack :).
Came in very handy: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,41342.msg2464979.html#msg2464979
Post by: UscgSal on February 18, 2024, 12:44:07 AM
Post by: UscgSal on February 28, 2024, 09:46:14 PM