Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2009, 04:23:49 AM
I seems like a nice knife to me but I have one on the way and was wondering if anyone carried one much :D
Post by: I'm Still Bison on February 16, 2009, 05:16:13 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 16, 2009, 04:11:08 PM
I love the Executive,and the nailfile(which also doubles as a flat Phillips) is just about the best in the business.Get an Executive,and you'll have a big handful of utility in a 74mm package.Small enough to not draw much notice,and big enough to handle most tasks.One small warning,the orange peeler is sharp,deceptively sharp,so be careful when you use the screwdriver on the end of that blade.
:o Thanks for the tip Bison :tu: Never can be to careful :D
Post by: I'm Still Bison on February 16, 2009, 04:26:40 PM
Let's just say experience is a harsh and demanding teacher :-[I love the Executive,and the nailfile(which also doubles as a flat Phillips) is just about the best in the business.Get an Executive,and you'll have a big handful of utility in a 74mm package.Small enough to not draw much notice,and big enough to handle most tasks.One small warning,the orange peeler is sharp,deceptively sharp,so be careful when you use the screwdriver on the end of that blade.
:o Thanks for the tip Bison :tu: Never can be to careful :D
Post by: Benner on February 16, 2009, 06:32:55 PM
Post by: Neil on February 16, 2009, 06:58:05 PM
I do wish there were more tools available for it though. I have been trying to improve that situation and there has been much grinding and sanding and buffing and more grinding (of teeth!).
So far I've destroyed quite a few SAKs and the process is still on going.
Fear me little knives fear me >:D
(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/th_74mmframe.jpg) (http://s303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/?action=view¤t=74mmframe.jpg)
Neil
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 16, 2009, 07:11:42 PM
Post by: Viper on February 16, 2009, 10:38:09 PM
Post by: Leatherman123 on February 16, 2009, 10:58:27 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2009, 03:06:05 AM
I have one, but it's WELL used (as it said on eBay) The main blade is broken and the orange peeler blade is DULL! I still really like it, I hope to buy a new one someday!
Since you like it so much why don't you send it in for a tune-up :think: :D
Post by: Leatherman123 on February 17, 2009, 03:34:00 AM
Post by: kodiak5 on February 17, 2009, 03:46:54 AM
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y99/kapal/DSC00315.jpg)
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2009, 03:52:14 AM
Because I didn't buy it.. I am not one for taking advantage of warranty by sending in broken goods that weren't mine..
That's a good point :) but I believe that you have probably supported them enough over the years that I personally wouldn't consider that abuse ;) How long have you had it if you have had it a while and used it much at all I wouldn't see the problem :tu: Include a note and tell them of the situation I am sure they would fix it and offer to pay if it would make you feel better :D
I am sure even if it were fixed you would still buy a new one anyways :D
Post by: Benner on February 17, 2009, 01:06:23 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 17, 2009, 10:48:03 PM
I thought that was my unpopular opinion LM123 :pok: :D
I am not saying anyone needs to abuse the warranty either ;) It just doesn't seem right somehow if a tool is broken and can be fixed :think:
Of course I try not to buy them broken :pok: :D
Post by: Poncho65 on February 20, 2009, 10:19:12 PM
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 20, 2009, 10:20:09 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 20, 2009, 10:36:31 PM
Welcome to the Executive lounge mate :cheers:
:o Sounds fancy :D :tu:
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 20, 2009, 10:47:31 PM
Of course it's fancy, I made it up :DWelcome to the Executive lounge mate :cheers:
:o Sounds fancy :D :tu:
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 20, 2009, 11:02:48 PM
Of course it's fancy, I made it up :DWelcome to the Executive lounge mate :cheers:
:o Sounds fancy :D :tu:
Will there be drinks and nibbly things?
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 20, 2009, 11:03:45 PM
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 20, 2009, 11:05:32 PM
I'm hoping for nubile things personally ;) :D
I don't think Benner can exactly be described as nubile... :think: :ahhh
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 20, 2009, 11:07:00 PM
Well that wouldn't be my first choice of words either :DI'm hoping for nubile things personally ;) :D
I don't think Benner can exactly be described as nubile... :think: :ahhh
Beside's he hasn't any 74mm, so he's not aloud in :D
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 20, 2009, 11:08:29 PM
Post by: Benner on February 20, 2009, 11:10:17 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 20, 2009, 11:36:29 PM
Post by: Gareth on February 20, 2009, 11:40:58 PM
Of course it's fancy, I made it up :DWelcome to the Executive lounge mate :cheers:
:o Sounds fancy :D :tu:
Spotted a typo that should be spelt f a n t a s y. Just thought I'd help. :D
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 20, 2009, 11:41:39 PM
I'm gonna have to go buy one now just so I can join in. :cry:
I'm still not calling you nubile... >:( :D
Post by: Spork, Lord of Lime Jello! on February 20, 2009, 11:54:15 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2009, 12:28:00 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2009, 12:28:46 AM
Those are awesome :D :tu:
Post by: Ben X on February 21, 2009, 02:01:54 AM
Second, I had a minichamp that I beat the heck out of as a keychain carry and those blades are solid as screwdrivers etc. Whereas the Executive's orange peeler is a little nimble and prone to twisting. It's too long and thin to have any real strength unfortunately.
Third, it is hands down the best nail file Vic makes. And it's ultra thin so for formal dress it is there for all my weddings etc. with all the things a formal event would need: scissors, a file, a toothpick for fancy meals, tweezers, and a couple of knife blades.
Fourth, I am a much bigger fan of the rambler looking purely at function and ability to take a little rough use. The Executive is still my keychain knife, but when I get around to it I will be getting a Rambler. I just have a love affair with the Executive in the same way men fall for high maintenance women :P I love to look at it, and it just has something about it I can't resist. :tool:
Post by: Poncho65 on February 21, 2009, 06:19:29 AM
I have owned many Executives and I will give my $.02 worth. First of all, buying them new is overrated as they are definitely WAY expensive. I've gotten one on ebay for $8 rather than $30. They seem to be a really durable design (plus they are warrantied) so I really would not be afraid to go used if you can sharpen well.
Second, I had a minichamp that I beat the heck out of as a keychain carry and those blades are solid as screwdrivers etc. Whereas the Executive's orange peeler is a little nimble and prone to twisting. It's too long and thin to have any real strength unfortunately.
Third, it is hands down the best nail file Vic makes. And it's ultra thin so for formal dress it is there for all my weddings etc. with all the things a formal event would need: scissors, a file, a toothpick for fancy meals, tweezers, and a couple of knife blades.
Fourth, I am a much bigger fan of the rambler looking purely at function and ability to take a little rough use. The Executive is still my keychain knife, but when I get around to it I will be getting a Rambler. I just have a love affair with the Executive in the same way men fall for high maintenance women :P I love to look at it, and it just has something about it I can't resist. :tool:
Great $.02 :tu: I will have to remember to watch out for the orange peeler thanks :cheers: It is a nice knife and I plan on carrying it some :) We will see how it goes ;)
Post by: Leatherman123 on February 21, 2009, 06:19:04 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 22, 2009, 02:22:58 AM
I have an BN Executive on the way! I am looking forward to using the orange peeler! It's my most used tool on my Mini Champ!
:cheers: I just got my 2nd one ::) in the mail today :D I really love the orange peeler on it and it's bigger size makes it easier to use ;)
Post by: AndyTiedye on February 22, 2009, 11:38:11 AM
Take what's in the Executive, and add the phillips/bottleopener
and the Wharncliffe blade (both scaled up to 74mm) as a 3rd layer.
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 22, 2009, 02:02:34 PM
I have owned many Executives and I will give my $.02 worth. First of all, buying them new is overrated as they are definitely WAY expensive. I've gotten one on ebay for $8 rather than $30. They seem to be a really durable design (plus they are warrantied) so I really would not be afraid to go used if you can sharpen well.Damn fine post that :tu:
Second, I had a minichamp that I beat the heck out of as a keychain carry and those blades are solid as screwdrivers etc. Whereas the Executive's orange peeler is a little nimble and prone to twisting. It's too long and thin to have any real strength unfortunately.
Third, it is hands down the best nail file Vic makes. And it's ultra thin so for formal dress it is there for all my weddings etc. with all the things a formal event would need: scissors, a file, a toothpick for fancy meals, tweezers, and a couple of knife blades.
Fourth, I am a much bigger fan of the rambler looking purely at function and ability to take a little rough use. The Executive is still my keychain knife, but when I get around to it I will be getting a Rambler. I just have a love affair with the Executive in the same way men fall for high maintenance women :P I love to look at it, and it just has something about it I can't resist. :tool:
Post by: Poncho65 on February 22, 2009, 06:15:46 PM
Why don't they make an Executive-sized MiniChamp?????
Take what's in the Executive, and add the phillips/bottleopener
and the Wharncliffe blade (both scaled up to 74mm) as a 3rd layer.
That's a very good point Andy :tu: Wonder why they don't :think: Would make for an incredible SAK :o :D
Post by: Benner on February 23, 2009, 12:41:59 AM
Why don't they make an Executive-sized MiniChamp?????
Take what's in the Executive, and add the phillips/bottleopener
and the Wharncliffe blade (both scaled up to 74mm) as a 3rd layer.
That would be a great SAK.
Post by: Leatherman123 on February 23, 2009, 01:48:44 AM
Post by: Ben X on February 23, 2009, 08:55:43 AM
Post by: Neil on February 23, 2009, 10:27:02 AM
By far the best way of doing it is with carbide bits but only if you have a drill press as although they're very hard they're incredibly brittle. Without a drill press it is still doable though. You can heat the pivot end of the opener until just before it starts to glow to detemper it. Once done you can widen the hole with normal HSS bits. It does work, its how I did my first two 58mm openers.
Neil
Post by: Poncho65 on February 27, 2010, 05:41:14 AM
Post by: victor7000 on February 27, 2010, 06:13:33 PM
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 27, 2010, 06:43:18 PM
Put the Executive in Stainless Steel scales and you have the Director.... which is Awesome as well.
So given the Director and the Alox Executives, the pain executive is down on my list a bit (I have a few black ones, and a coupel other colors though).
Overall I really like this knife in SS or Alox and think it is far superior to the Classic and 58mm knives in general. However... for some reason I still collect MiniChamps. I don't really need any other 74mm knives other than the Director and Alox Executive, but I have a few.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 28, 2010, 05:44:58 AM
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Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 01, 2012, 12:33:21 PM
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Post by: Poncho65 on July 01, 2012, 04:13:35 PM
Welcome back mate :tu:
Thanks Mike :cheers: I actually never left just haven't posted much at all in the last several months :D Tried to check in about everyday and see what was going on just didn't have as much to post about :tu: Dug up this old thread that I have been thinking about for a while now and after reading it thought I should update :cheers: Just wished they would make more tools for this size SAK or make a 74mm minichamp :drool:
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on July 01, 2012, 04:18:57 PM
Post by: jerseydevil on July 01, 2012, 05:58:36 PM
Post by: Gareth on July 01, 2012, 06:05:33 PM
It is a pretty ignored size isn't it :(It is indeed. I wish Vic would stop mucking around with 58mm electronics and do something with the 74mm range.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 02, 2012, 02:41:16 AM
It is a pretty ignored size isn't it :(It is indeed. I wish Vic would stop mucking around with 58mm electronics and do something with the 74mm range.
Yeah it is a very usable size and I don't know how I would have gotten along without it these past 3 and a half years :ahhh Would be great to see what Vic could do with this range as they are no stranger to making a smaller knife more capable (MiniChamp) :pok: :D
Post by: macabee on July 02, 2012, 11:55:19 AM
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on July 02, 2012, 07:50:25 PM
I actually do use the orange peeler from time to time, but I'd gladly sacrifice it for a 74 mm version of the combo tool from the 58 mm models... If they did that, I'd prefer to see the end of the file squared off for flathead screws though. I also don't see the point of the smaller blade on the Exec either, but I can't think of what would take its place. Still, with just those two little changes, the combo tool and the flattened end of the file, it'd be darn close to the perfect small SAK in my book.
Post by: Gryffin on July 02, 2012, 09:13:25 PM
A black cellidor one lives on my keychain; it replaced a green cellidor one that got a crack in the scale, which lives in my desk at work. Somewhere I've got a black alox one, which is incredibly thin, but I miss the tweezers and toothpick.
My favorite one, although I don't carry it anymore, is a smooth silver alox one I grabbed off fleaBay. I carried that one on my keys for two years, until a SAK collector told me just how rare that silly thing was! I'd thought I'd lost it twice, but it always turned up, but third time's the charm... Soooo, that one sits in the Toy Box, safe.
(*I regularly use my office Exec to cut up an apple in the afternoon. Try halving a big, round Royal Gala or Honeycrisp with a 58mm sometime!)
Like Heinz says, it's the best nail file on any Vic, mostly since it's double-cut rather than stippled, AND the teeth go all the way to the edge. And that orange peeler is perfect for cutting wrapping tape when opening boxes, and the notch is excellent for slicing open those @#$%^& clam-packs.
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 02, 2012, 11:37:36 PM
Although smaller, I personally find Wenger's Pocket Tool Chest to be a better mini SAK for pocket carry. Paired up with a Gerber Dime and AA torch, it works a treat.
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx122/50ft-trad/Tool%20Combos/P1010720.jpg)
The Director may see more use though over the long term though, as the PTC is a great carry option, whereas the Director will be on the desk all the time :)
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on July 02, 2012, 11:45:51 PM
I have a Director ... same thing with Stainless scales. I like it, but as a desk knife. It's just not quite "enough" to put it in my pocket and carry it as a stand alone SAK, yet an Executive would be too big for keys IMO.I gotta say, I've been eyeing one of those little Wengers... they look like very nicely designed tools. The bottle opener combo tool is the big draw for me... I also like that they have the little reamer / awl in them too... Not that I do a lot of sewing with such things, but having a sharp, slender tool for probing and scraping would be a very nice tool to have.
Although smaller, I personally find Wenger's Pocket Tool Chest to be a better mini SAK for pocket carry. Paired up with a Gerber Dime and AA torch, it works a treat.
(http://i748.photobucket.com/albums/xx122/50ft-trad/Tool%20Combos/P1010720.jpg)
The Director may see more use though over the long term though, as the PTC is a great carry option, whereas the Director will be on the desk all the time :)
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 03, 2012, 12:00:08 AM
If a 58mm is just too small, I'd say give it a try. If the 58 is WAY too small for you .... well, give it a try anyway :D
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on July 03, 2012, 12:07:08 AM
It's a very nice general purpose pokey thing :D The combo tool has a small flat driver rather than the little phillips you're so fond of ... but at least the bottle opener is there and with a little work the nail file could fill the phillips role :) Another huge plus for me is the eyeglasses driver, which is very ergonomic and gives better control than the Vic corkscrew job (great little widget though it is).Aren't those little Wengers larger than 58 mm? I bought one of the Evo-grip 81's for my first aid kit, to have scissors and a sharp little blade, and it seemed bigger than 58 mm to me.
If a 58mm is just too small, I'd say give it a try. If the 58 is WAY too small for you .... well, give it a try anyway :D
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 03, 2012, 01:28:00 AM
Nestled nicely between the Rambler and the Executive :D
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on July 03, 2012, 01:59:35 AM
65mm Paul :tu:Sounds great! I'll definitely put on on my list!
Nestled nicely between the Rambler and the Executive :D
Post by: Poncho65 on July 03, 2012, 02:49:08 AM
Post by: AimlessWanderer on July 03, 2012, 10:22:35 AM
The PTC is a SAK I have eyed for a while and have yet to get and it seems to be a nice size:tu: The Director is also a SAK that I would like to get :drool: (for a good price of course ;) :D ) I also use the end of the file on the Executive as a 2D Phillips and find that it works quite well on most screws as long as they aren't stuck to bad :tu:
I got both the Director and stainless PTC from Felinevet's store ... worth keeping a look out as both pop up there from time to time :tu:
Post by: ICanFixThat on July 03, 2012, 08:16:37 PM
Well it has been 3 and a half years :ahhh and I am still carrying the same Vic Executive :o I have carried it almost everyone of those days as well :tu: I have used every tool in it numerous times and it has yet to let me down. The scissors in it and the bigger (than the 58mm size) blade are both draws for me as I carry a multi that usually doesn't have scissors. Love the orange peeler it has peeled many a orange and other citrus fruits :D The file is great for fine detail work and I also use it as a finger nail file and it does a fine job (well for me at least) at that :cheers: It is a great knife and I would recommend it for anyone that is trying to decide on a SAK to carry :tu:
Great Update! Nice to get long term reports.
Maybe with the relative success of the Mammoth Executive (would of been more had they quality control been better) with was a Vic USA idea, maybe Victorinox in Switzerland will come uo with something new for the 74mm range.
These are great pocket SAKs I picked up a niceer vintage one last week or before off ebay for on $14.
One thing I noticed is that the nail cleaners on these vintage ones are the only SAK nailcleaner tips that work for me, the rest I consider junk, and I'm more likely to use any other tool on a SAK (other than the corkscrew) to clean my nails if needed. But the old ones really have a proper cleaner on them. They just don't make them like they use to when it comes to the nail cleaner tips.
Post by: Poncho65 on July 04, 2012, 05:19:57 AM
Well it has been 3 and a half years :ahhh and I am still carrying the same Vic Executive :o I have carried it almost everyone of those days as well :tu: I have used every tool in it numerous times and it has yet to let me down. The scissors in it and the bigger (than the 58mm size) blade are both draws for me as I carry a multi that usually doesn't have scissors. Love the orange peeler it has peeled many a orange and other citrus fruits :D The file is great for fine detail work and I also use it as a finger nail file and it does a fine job (well for me at least) at that :cheers: It is a great knife and I would recommend it for anyone that is trying to decide on a SAK to carry :tu:
Great Update! Nice to get long term reports.
Maybe with the relative success of the Mammoth Executive (would of been more had they quality control been better) with was a Vic USA idea, maybe Victorinox in Switzerland will come uo with something new for the 74mm range.
These are great pocket SAKs I picked up a niceer vintage one last week or before off ebay for on $14.
One thing I noticed is that the nail cleaners on these vintage ones are the only SAK nailcleaner tips that work for me, the rest I consider junk, and I'm more likely to use any other tool on a SAK (other than the corkscrew) to clean my nails if needed. But the old ones really have a proper cleaner on them. They just don't make them like they use to when it comes to the nail cleaner tips.
I paid a very similar amount (as I recall) for mine as well :tu: Of the 3 that I have they are all the vintage ones and I did not think that the newer ones would be different :-\ So I had no idea that the file end was different thanks for that bit of info ICFT :salute:
Post by: Poncho65 on July 04, 2012, 05:22:20 AM
The PTC is a SAK I have eyed for a while and have yet to get and it seems to be a nice size:tu: The Director is also a SAK that I would like to get :drool: (for a good price of course ;) :D ) I also use the end of the file on the Executive as a 2D Phillips and find that it works quite well on most screws as long as they aren't stuck to bad :tu:
I got both the Director and stainless PTC from Felinevet's store ... worth keeping a look out as both pop up there from time to time :tu:
I definitely need 2 keep a look out for them there as Felinevet seems to be a standup guy and very responsive to PM IIRC :cheers:
Post by: Waterlander on July 05, 2012, 08:31:37 PM
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One thing I noticed is that the nail cleaners on these vintage ones are the only SAK nailcleaner tips that work for me, the rest I consider junk, and I'm more likely to use any other tool on a SAK (other than the corkscrew) to clean my nails if needed. But the old ones really have a proper cleaner on them. They just don't make them like they use to when it comes to the nail cleaner tips.
+1
I took a pic of the smooth tip.
And a few more. Not very good at taking pictures, but this little pocketknife is so sweet!
And very, very thin. Even more so then the stainless Director (my fav).
I still have to make a nice leather keyring pouch to protect the alox scales, so I can put it in my EDC rotation. :)
Post by: Poncho65 on July 05, 2012, 11:05:47 PM
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Post by: J Mackrel Jones on July 15, 2012, 08:44:41 PM
My EDC is a red Exec w/ pen sleeve. Now to add a pin, or better a needle.
Post by: Waterlander on July 16, 2012, 02:06:26 PM
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My EDC is a red Exec w/ pen sleeve. Now to add a pin, or better a needle.
:tu:
Adding a needle I like to do as well. I'm a carpenter. It's very handy for removing splinters.
Did you have an idea where to put it? At the keyring-eyelet looks like a good spot?
And may I ask where did you put the pen?
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on July 16, 2012, 06:36:41 PM
I found that I could droop a smallish needle eye-first down the toothpick slot. Too big a one will get stuck and require knocking out, or not allow the toothpick to go in with it.
The pen sleeve is from the Modifications section of The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual, which gives a life-size template. It's made from a beer can. The aluminum is so thin these days that you can cut it with SAK scissors.
Post by: Waterlander on July 16, 2012, 07:22:16 PM
There's a small FAK with Swisscard in my wallet anyways. But it sure would be handy to have plus scales on an executive!
Post by: Poncho65 on November 10, 2013, 03:51:34 PM
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Post by: powernoodle on November 10, 2013, 04:01:05 PM
Post by: enki_ck on November 10, 2013, 06:42:52 PM
I did forget to put that the scissors are by far the most used tool on it with the file coming in at second :D Just love my Exec :D
I love the file on the Executive. One of, if not the best nail file on any SAK. :cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on November 11, 2013, 01:42:34 AM
I did forget to put that the scissors are by far the most used tool on it with the file coming in at second :D Just love my Exec :D
I love the file on the Executive. One of, if not the best nail file on any SAK. :cheers:
It also makes a very usable phillips head screwdriver on larger screw heads and even works great on smaller phillips head screws :tu:
Post by: powernoodle on November 11, 2013, 01:59:51 AM
It also makes a very usable phillips head screwdriver on larger screw heads
And it has reach, which is woefully missing from the phillips even on many larger MTs like the Wave, Charge and Surge.
Post by: Poncho65 on November 11, 2013, 02:30:43 AM
That is a very good point :tu: I had not thought of that but I do remember occasions where that has came in handy :cheers:It also makes a very usable phillips head screwdriver on larger screw heads
And it has reach, which is woefully missing from the phillips even on many larger MTs like the Wave, Charge and Surge.
Post by: powernoodle on November 11, 2013, 02:42:56 AM
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Post by: PTRSAK on November 11, 2013, 07:55:26 AM
... It does seem a little knife heavy for such a small SAK though. I don't really know what else could be included in place of the small blade, especially at that size.
There are probably a few Minichamp tools that could be grafted into an Exec in place of the small blade.
Post by: Monrogue on November 11, 2013, 06:22:20 PM
... It does seem a little knife heavy for such a small SAK though. I don't really know what else could be included in place of the small blade, especially at that size.
There are probably a few Minichamp tools that could be grafted into an Exec in place of the small blade.
Oh that's a good point-I wonder what would work there?
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Post by: Smaug on November 11, 2013, 07:28:55 PM
One, someone here gave to me in need of help. I paid the $5 and sent it to Victorinox, they sent it to some guy to fix up. It came back looking good, but some idiot sharpened the scissors as if they were knife blades, so the scissors are ruined.
The other one has mammoth scales, but no T&T, and the one scale is cracked and kind of snags on things. I'm afraid it'll totally get cracked up if I use it.
They're $30 though, which is kind of expensive for what they are.
I think it's a good upgrade to a Classic if you don't have much use for the combo tool on the Rambler/Manager series. Two blades, bigger scissors, etc. A fun knife if you like to eat oranges. ;)
Post by: KiwiMark on November 12, 2013, 02:00:57 AM
It is a really nice SAK, good if you want bigger than the 58mm but not the full 91mm size.
Of course you could try not having a Victorinox Executive, but that's how you get scurvy!
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Post by: pfrsantos on February 29, 2016, 04:46:49 PM
Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42859.msg688533.html#msg688533)). Any other solutions?
That's a DOVO, not a Vic. The cap lifter is original.
Post by: Aloha on February 29, 2016, 04:51:31 PM
Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42859.msg688533.html#msg688533)). Any other solutions?
Not sure a cap lifter mod to the Executive has been done YET :pop:
What about a OPT for cap lifter duty :think:. I am also a fan of the Executive and when carrying it I too miss an opening layer.
Post by: pfrsantos on February 29, 2016, 04:59:58 PM
Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42859.msg688533.html#msg688533)). Any other solutions?
Not sure a cap lifter mod to the Executive has been done YET :pop:
What about a OPT for cap lifter duty :think:. I am also a fan of the Executive and when carrying it I too miss an opening layer.
I've seen some folks here carrying a Vic cap lifter stripped from a SAK as an OPT.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 29, 2016, 06:14:55 PM
Post by: Humppa on February 29, 2016, 06:29:43 PM
It should get more pocket time and more attention. The whole 74 mm series, I mean
(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_4983_zpswrzjfqef.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_4983_zpswrzjfqef.jpg.html)
Post by: Aloha on February 29, 2016, 06:32:32 PM
Well... the Executive is a good tool. No doubt. But I don´t carry it so frequently. It has a nice setup, but it lacks several good tools. No real choice of drivers and no caplifter. But it has a secondary blade - so it qualifies as an EDC tool.
It should get more pocket time and more attention. The whole 74 mm series, I mean
(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_4983_zpswrzjfqef.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_4983_zpswrzjfqef.jpg.html)
When I got my Executive I was immediately smitten. I love the size and the tool set on it. Missing an opening layer is just an excuse to carry my Cadet tho. Ok I really never need an excuse to carry 2 SAKs.
Post by: Poncho65 on February 29, 2016, 06:38:58 PM
Well... the Executive is a good tool. No doubt. But I don´t carry it so frequently. It has a nice setup, but it lacks several good tools. No real choice of drivers and no caplifter. But it has a secondary blade - so it qualifies as an EDC tool.
It should get more pocket time and more attention. The whole 74 mm series, I mean
(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_4983_zpswrzjfqef.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_4983_zpswrzjfqef.jpg.html)
When I got my Executive I was immediately smitten. I love the size and the tool set on it. Missing an opening layer is just an excuse to carry my Cadet tho. Ok I really never need an excuse to carry 2 SAKs.
I am sure most peeps here have been guilty of carry 2 or more SAKs at one time or another :whistle: :D I carry a MT all the time anyways so this always compliments it. I guess I never need a cap lifter anyways :think: but if I do I always have a Gerber Shard in my pocket as well ::) :D
Post by: Aloha on February 29, 2016, 06:42:29 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 29, 2016, 06:46:53 PM
I mostly use the can opener myself as I don't drink beverages with caps. I love the Vic can opener and use it as my only can opener actually.
I guess the fact that I always have a LM with me I never feel that this needs an opener on it I guess :think: :tu: But I if all I carried was a SAK then I would have the same concern :salute:
Post by: Poncho65 on February 29, 2016, 06:48:15 PM
Post by: Fortytwo on February 29, 2016, 07:14:13 PM
Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42859.msg688533.html#msg688533)). Any other solutions?
That's a DOVO, not a Vic. The cap lifter is original.
Oh, got tricked then, saw it while reading up on the executive (or obviously not reading so much :oops:).
As for other tools, I think I'll have to start her off slowly. It wouldn't be tactical trying to get her from zero to two tools in one go... I was thinking of replacing the small blade one way or another since I think that for someone not used to carrying a knife it seems kind of redundant with two blades. But then I saw it and it is just such a neat little blade.
Post by: DaveBr on February 29, 2016, 07:16:11 PM
The orange peeler is an odd tool ??? - mine is scary sharp, making me a bit leery to use the tip as a screwdriver. I often use it to open packages and envelopes.
Post by: Aloha on February 29, 2016, 07:26:34 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 29, 2016, 07:40:51 PM
The Executive is my absolute favorite knife to take on vacations :tu: :tu: The blade length is great and the scissors are fabulous.
The orange peeler is an odd tool ??? - mine is scary sharp, making me a bit leery to use the tip as a screwdriver. I often use it to open packages and envelopes.
I admit I that don't use the screwdriver on the orange peeler much myself either :whistle: But I do use the peeler itself quite often and most of the use is actually on oranges or tangerines :o :D I have on occasion used it for package opening as well :cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on February 29, 2016, 07:42:50 PM
I'd like to see a Manager in 74mm ( is there one comparable? ) tho yes it would take away from the great thinness.
:think: Dont think there is anything comparable but I am sure if there is someone from here will know of it :tu: It would make a very nice 74 as well
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on February 29, 2016, 09:31:18 PM
Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42859.msg688533.html#msg688533)). Any other solutions?
For a caplifter I cut a notch at the base of the orange peeler as described in The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual but I find it is easier to open bottles with the tip of the scissors: set the tip of the fixed blade into a crimp of the cap and pry outward, repeat a couple times on around the cap. Not fast I can wait a moment for a cold brew. But yeah I wish it had a dedicated caplifter like Vic's Manager.
The Exec's blade is much stronger than the 58mms and having a second blade means I can do what I want with the main blade and always have a real sharp one in reserve. But when the wife hit an extension cord with the lawn mower I brainlessly cut into the cord to make a repair without unplugging it and zapped a notch into the edge of the blade. Cut a few more matching notches with the dremel to make it look like it was always serrated. Still a reliable EDC.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 01, 2016, 05:02:14 PM
Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42859.msg688533.html#msg688533)). Any other solutions?
For a caplifter I cut a notch at the base of the orange peeler as described in The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual but I find it is easier to open bottles with the tip of the scissors: set the tip of the fixed blade into a crimp of the cap and pry outward, repeat a couple times on around the cap. Not fast I can wait a moment for a cold brew. But yeah I wish it had a dedicated caplifter like Vic's Manager.
The Exec's blade is much stronger than the 58mms and having a second blade means I can do what I want with the main blade and always have a real sharp one in reserve. But when the wife hit an extension cord with the lawn mower I brainlessly cut into the cord to make a repair without unplugging it and zapped a notch into the edge of the blade. Cut a few more matching notches with the dremel to make it look like it was always serrated. Still a reliable EDC.
Quite shocking :o :rofl: Sorry I had to say it ;) I have never thought about putting a serrated edge on 1 of the blades :think: It might make it more useful for cutting rope and things :tu: I think I may try it on 1 of mine sometime
Post by: pfrsantos on March 01, 2016, 07:41:54 PM
Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42859.msg688533.html#msg688533)). Any other solutions?
For a caplifter I cut a notch at the base of the orange peeler as described in The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual but I find it is easier to open bottles with the tip of the scissors: set the tip of the fixed blade into a crimp of the cap and pry outward, repeat a couple times on around the cap. Not fast I can wait a moment for a cold brew. But yeah I wish it had a dedicated caplifter like Vic's Manager.
(...)
Any pics of that? I'm curious...
:think:
Post by: cbl51 on March 01, 2016, 08:07:35 PM
Well... the Executive is a good tool. No doubt. But I don´t carry it so frequently. It has a nice setup, but it lacks several good tools. No real choice of drivers and no caplifter. But it has a secondary blade - so it qualifies as an EDC tool.
It should get more pocket time and more attention. The whole 74 mm series, I mean
(http://i1062.photobucket.com/albums/t489/kampfgockel2/IMG_4983_zpswrzjfqef.jpg) (http://s1062.photobucket.com/user/kampfgockel2/media/IMG_4983_zpswrzjfqef.jpg.html)
When I got my Executive I was immediately smitten. I love the size and the tool set on it. Missing an opening layer is just an excuse to carry my Cadet tho. Ok I really never need an excuse to carry 2 SAKs.
I am sure most peeps here have been guilty of carry 2 or more SAKs at one time or another :whistle: :D I carry a MT all the time anyways so this always compliments it. I guess I never need a cap lifter anyways :think: but if I do I always have a Gerber Shard in my pocket as well ::) :D
May I have your attention, please.
As a carrier and enthusiast of the 58mm size SAK's, the classic in particular, I have forbears got by fine without a dedicated opening layer on my tiny SAK's. This is done by realizing that the crown cap type of cap found inmost beers do not require a dedicated cap lifter. The metal used is very very soft and easy to deform. Deform like in bending outward to release the cap. I have done this with the tiny SD tip of the nail file on the classic. It's also done by using a Bic lighter, spoon, butter knife, another beer, house key, and other things.
The SD tip of the executive can open any beer. Just insert the SD tip under one of the tips of the cap flanges, then gently twist, not pry, the metal cap edge. Do this about 1/3 of the way around the cap, and it is now easy to push the cap off with a thumb. It takes less than a minute, and no cap lifter is used. Just the SD tip of the executive orange peeler, or in my case, the classic. This is why I do find the classic or executive to be less than a great edc, even though it lacks an opening layer.
As for cans, as an ex GI, meaning I spend some years in the army learning all kinds of things, I kept my trusty P-38 in my wallet. This simple tiny tool lets me do all kinds of things since it is a very versatile little thing. It not only opens cans with ease, but it also serves as a large flat screw driver, a Phillips screw driver when you use a corner, scraper, awl, and as a bottle opener when used right. And it's small and flat enough to fit in your wallet. I've carried mine there for over 40 years.
An executive in a pocket with a P-38 riding backup in the wallet is a great EDC duo.
Edit to add;
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1711/25322635661_415db67a3a_c.jpg)
Also, if you are concerned about heavier screw driving, a Sear's 4-way keychain screw driver is .99 cents at the local Sears store in the tool section. These two tiny items give the 58mm classic or the 74mm executive the full tool capability of the larger 84's.
Post by: Aloha on March 01, 2016, 08:14:23 PM
I love to pair it with my Executive and have quite a powerful duo. If I want to get crazy then I'll either pair the Exec with my SI or OC Farmer.
Now don't get me wrong the Classic SD has a very strong presence in my life as well. However it too needs a "battle buddy" like the Cadet2 or SI.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2016, 04:05:45 AM
P38 huh :think:.. I've often wondered if I should get one, you know just to try out. I always stop short for one simple reason, the floppy blade thing. I know, I know, easy fix. I don't want to always mod everything I carry. With my Cadet2 being my thinest SAK with openers, for me specifically the can opener, I'd rather just carry it.
I love to pair it with my Executive and have quite a powerful duo. If I want to get crazy then I'll either pair the Exec with my SI or OC Farmer.
Now don't get me wrong the Classic SD has a very strong presence in my life as well. However it too needs a "battle buddy" like the Cadet2 or SI.
I will give the P38 another plus one :tu: Once you get the hang of it the P38 can make short work of many cans :D I rarely carry one because I hardly ever take a can that needs opening like that to work but I use to carry 1 on my keychain all the time and it did come in quite handy :cheers: I tried to minimize my stuff down some time ago to make my EDC more manageable and I guess it didn't make the cut but I do always keep it in a very accessible spot if I do need 2 take it ;)
Post by: jerseydevil on March 02, 2016, 05:57:59 AM
Post by: this_is_nascar on March 02, 2016, 12:11:23 PM
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Post by: shibafu on March 02, 2016, 12:27:44 PM
I've always carried a P-51, which is tha larger brother to the P-38, with my Executive. This gives a can/package opener, a larger flathead ( edge of the P), and a Phillips driver ( corner of the P's flat edge) for no extra weight or bulk. That combo served me faithfully for many years.
The Aussie FRED (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field_Ration_Eating_Device) is an even further evolution of the P-38 idea, adding a cap lifter and a spoon to the can opener. The spoon is tiny though, I imagine it would take a pretty long time to eat your field rations just with that.
Post by: pfrsantos on March 02, 2016, 12:36:02 PM
:facepalm:
Not so good for preparing breakfast, cutting the bread and spreading butter took some more time, but it still managed to do it and I like the SAK possibilities. Scissors, two blades and regular/phillips drivers (the tips of the orange peeller and nail file). I think I got all my office needs covered.
:salute: :tu:
Post by: Storky on March 02, 2016, 01:44:20 PM
but I carry something similar in my backpocket for smaller tasks :whistle:
Post by: Fortytwo on March 02, 2016, 03:27:26 PM
Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42859.msg688533.html#msg688533)). Any other solutions?
For a caplifter I cut a notch at the base of the orange peeler as described in The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual but I find it is easier to open bottles with the tip of the scissors: set the tip of the fixed blade into a crimp of the cap and pry outward, repeat a couple times on around the cap. Not fast I can wait a moment for a cold brew. But yeah I wish it had a dedicated caplifter like Vic's Manager.
(...)
Any pics of that? I'm curious...
:think:
+1
Post by: neillcurrie on March 02, 2016, 05:11:06 PM
I also made a small sheath for the scraper portion of the blade: don't want that blade closing dangerously when using the screwdriver tip. The sheath fits inside the knife completely when closed, I made it from a piece of electrical shrink tubing, also the cocoon.
Post by: Poncho65 on March 02, 2016, 08:31:54 PM
I ground a Bottle Opener notch into the base of my Orange Peeler blade. Works fine.
I also made a small sheath for the scraper portion of the blade: don't want that blade closing dangerously when using the screwdriver tip. The sheath fits inside the knife completely when closed, I made it from a piece of electrical shrink tubing, also the cocoon.
That is a very good solution for the people that need a cap lifter :tu: I also like the safety of that sheath you made :salute:
Post by: KiwiMark on March 04, 2016, 07:33:12 AM
Has anyone found a solution to the lack of cap lifter? I'm planning on gifting one to my girlfriend but it really needs a cap lifter. I saw Enki_ck had formed one in the file (here (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,42859.msg688533.html#msg688533)). Any other solutions?
Easy:
Apart from the Executive in your pocket also have on your keyring a Manager or Rambler - problem solved!
Post by: Poncho65 on June 22, 2016, 07:39:45 PM
(http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e276/poncho6556/Camera/1466611442656.jpg) (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/poncho6556/media/Camera/1466611442656.jpg.html)
The backdrop is Jura Stone ( German or Bavarian limestone) that we are setting :tu:
Post by: ThePeacent on July 20, 2016, 12:58:36 PM
I'll share some pics of mine (it's broken, though, so you won't see any scissors!)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02620_zpsb9wz1le7.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02615_zpst72mcxgo.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02608_zpsiwb6pcef.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02258_zpsulze2a98.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM02259_zps7sgiuytq.jpg)
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2016, 05:08:04 AM
Post by: Fortytwo on September 14, 2016, 12:55:13 PM
Post by: kkokkolis on September 14, 2016, 01:28:00 PM
If there was a kind of Executivechamp I would buy that too.
Post by: Mizedog on September 14, 2016, 02:53:13 PM
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Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2016, 02:58:25 PM
I like mine, but ye scissor spring keeps moving to the side, and off the scissors which quickly collapses the scissors, and doesn't let them reopen. Does anyone else have this problem? This doesn't happen with my money clip which is the same size. This issue causes enough frustration that I don't carry the knife.
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Have had this happen some ;) but over the years have used them alot though and not had the problem much :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on September 14, 2016, 02:58:49 PM
I like the Executive and I have it permanently in my travel shaving essentials bag (which I use at home too). I use it at least weekly, have used everything save the orange peeler (oranges are among the few things you can't find in our bathroom).
If there was a kind of Executivechamp I would buy that too.
An ExecutiveChamp sounds very nice to me :dd: :like: :like:
Post by: getahl on September 14, 2016, 11:32:32 PM
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Post by: Thales of Miletus on September 14, 2016, 11:54:45 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on September 15, 2016, 12:26:39 AM
Haven't seen the book...how does one grind a cap lifter into the executive? Dremel? Hacksaw?
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Dremel would be my guess :tu: Mark it with a Sharpie and cut slowly :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Fortytwo on September 15, 2016, 01:36:56 AM
Haven't seen the book...how does one grind a cap lifter into the executive? Dremel? Hacksaw?
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I did it with cut-off disks in a Dremel. I had the cutout from a 58mm for guide (printed from the Internet) but it was also really helpful to have a scrap sheet of steel to try it on (it's abit too expensive to mess up) as well as a few bottles to check that it fits and works (just remember that too many tries might impare your motor skills :cheers:).
Post by: PTRSAK on September 15, 2016, 04:45:27 AM
I like the Executive and I have it permanently in my travel shaving essentials bag (which I use at home too). I use it at least weekly, have used everything save the orange peeler (oranges are among the few things you can't find in our bathroom).
If there was a kind of Executivechamp I would buy that too.
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on September 15, 2016, 04:56:38 AM
Post by: getahl on September 15, 2016, 05:06:16 AM
That's pretty awesome, PTRSak. Be nice of that were production, not custom.
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Post by: ThePeacent on September 15, 2016, 10:40:30 AM
I like mine, but ye scissor spring keeps moving to the side, and off the scissors which quickly collapses the scissors, and doesn't let them reopen. Does anyone else have this problem? This doesn't happen with my money clip which is the same size. This issue causes enough frustration that I don't carry the knife.
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I had the same scissors problem
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04809_zpskzfcajq8.jpg)
never got to fix it, but with the years I've just learned to love the executive as the "little problematic one" in that regard.
Carried yesterday and today, in fact. I like it so much it is carried almost as much as my Salt, which is every darn day! :like:
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04744_zpsi1wombv7.jpg)
http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04744_zpsi1wombv7.jpg
Post by: PTRSAK on September 15, 2016, 12:05:13 PM
That's pretty awesome, PTRSak. Be nice of that were production, not custom.
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And a pretty expensive custom at that.
Admitidly there were a lot of parts left over but the donors for this build included an Executive, a Money Clip, a Wenger Pocket Tool Chest, a Rambler, a Spartan and a Rover with Emergency Blade.
Post by: Fortytwo on September 15, 2016, 12:50:17 PM
Thanks, Fortytwo. Might try that with a set of tiny files I have and a beater alox Exec.
That's pretty awesome, PTRSak. Be nice of that were production, not custom.
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This (http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,68026.0.html) is my topic on the question over in the mod squad subforum. It might not be super helpful but there some info on the mod and some links.
Post by: kkokkolis on September 15, 2016, 01:12:16 PM
I like the Executive and I have it permanently in my travel shaving essentials bag (which I use at home too). I use it at least weekly, have used everything save the orange peeler (oranges are among the few things you can't find in our bathroom).
If there was a kind of Executivechamp I would buy that too.
Where's the hook? :twak:
Post by: Smaug on September 15, 2016, 07:48:43 PM
Post by: Ron Who on September 23, 2016, 02:58:18 AM
"Two pieces of fruit every day are essential for a good health. Enter the Executive. Its two long and slender blades are ideally shaped for slicing apples and peeling oranges. This little gem is THE fruitknife for SAK fruitcakes."
Things have changed. Between then and now I worked three years for a large multinational company trading mostly citrus fruit and banananas (I know how to spell it, just not when to stop) where I learned eating oranges the farmer's way: simply quartering them and gnawing the flesh out of the peel. Not exactly good manners, but it works. No need for peeling. Anyhow, these days I don't do either. Squeezing oranges for their juice is my preferred method now.
At the time I liked the Executive very much. Still do, I have three of them and although I do not carry one there's always one within reach on my desk.
Post by: shibafu on September 23, 2016, 03:27:29 PM
Things have changed. Between then and now I worked three years for a large multinational company trading mostly citrus fruit and banananas (I know how to spell it, just not when to stop) where I learned eating oranges the farmer's way: simply quartering them and gnawing the flesh out of the peel. Not exactly good manners, but it works. No need for peeling.
Also the traditional method of eating your half-time orange for football (soccer) players!
Post by: Poncho65 on September 23, 2016, 04:49:46 PM
:like:
Post by: jerseydevil on September 23, 2016, 06:05:04 PM
I believe I will carry my Executive cause of this thread this weekend :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:like:
Mine just lives on my keys. :)
Post by: ThePeacent on September 23, 2016, 08:30:26 PM
I believe I will carry my Executive cause of this thread this weekend :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
:like:
Mine just lives on my keys. :)
Hahah mine too :cheers:
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04749_zpssiokyuli.jpg)
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/CAM04746_zpsi3ki87uo.jpg)
Post by: Poncho65 on September 24, 2016, 10:03:33 PM
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Post by: Padre on November 01, 2016, 03:07:11 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on November 01, 2016, 03:18:19 PM
Been searching for one and looking at this thread didn't help at all trying to forget it. I had one long time ago in late 80s but lost it. I just cannot find any in reasonable cost with shipping counted in. Some day... :)
They are very good for there size for sure :tu: I have neglected mine lately for bigger more feature dense models :whistle: :D I think I may give it some pocket time this weekend or if I go out anywhere after works in the evening this week :cheers:
Post by: ThePeacent on November 01, 2016, 06:10:31 PM
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM05452_zpslyajwqwo.jpg)
Appreciating it much more now!
Post by: Poncho65 on November 01, 2016, 07:19:20 PM
Getting constant pocket time as of late, it's going to be the whole winter with me for sure.
(http://i1314.photobucket.com/albums/t562/ThePeacent/CAM05452_zpslyajwqwo.jpg)
Appreciating it much more now!
Glad it is getting pocket time Peacent :like: The Executive is truly a great SAK :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
Post by: Padre on November 01, 2016, 07:38:08 PM
:tu:
Did you fix yours or get a new one?
Or was it you that had problems with the scissors?
Post by: jalind on November 02, 2016, 12:49:36 PM
I like mine, but ye scissor spring keeps moving to the side, and off the scissors which quickly collapses the scissors, and doesn't let them reopen. Does anyone else have this problem? This doesn't happen with my money clip which is the same size. This issue causes enough frustration that I don't carry the knife.
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The "newer" scissors have a groove under the moving handle for the spring to follow (this design change was some years ago). The old scissors do not and the spring rides on the flat. If the spring is twisted or otherwise malformed slightly it may not track the moving handle well. On the old scissors without the groove it will slip off more easily. The design change was made to address this problem. The more it slips off and gets crunched, the more it can become deformed which increases occurrence frequency. First thing to check is how tight the scissors are. If they're loose enough, the lateral movement of the moving handle can be part of the problem. The scissors are robust to this, so if anything it's a contributor, not the proximate cause. Scissors with screws are simpler to deal with using a jewelers driver. Riveted scissors are not so simple. It takes a flat punch or pin drift (not a pointed center punch), small hammer and a small anvil (like the kind found on the back of a small jewelers bench vise). Peening the rivet with the hammer and flat punch should be done lightly, very, very gradually tightening it. Make the rivet too tight and you'll have a devil of a time getting it to loosen up.
I've had the spring alignment problem with some older 91mm, and on one occasion with an old 58mm. Takes some patience and a small pair of jeweler size needle nose with smooth jaws to adjust the spring mounting and reform its shape. If you don't have or cannot get a pair with smooth jaws, pad serrated jaws with soft cloth. The serrations can nick a spring creating a weak spot. Do this when you have sufficient time to work at it methodically. Patience and careful observation are key. First thing to look for is whether its attachment is centered in the hole and the first part of it from there to the bend lines up with the fixed handle. The next thing to observe is how well the end of the spring tracks on the moving handle. I've had springs line up perfectly when the scissors jaws are open and the end move laterally halfway off the scissors handle when the jaws are closed. Usual issue is a twisted spring, sometimes twisted at the sharp bend in the middle where the spring flexes the most. The first few times I did this it took a while to observe the effect various tweaks made on spring tracking. If all else fails in aligning one to track correctly, throw in the towel and replace the spring. I've never had to do that, but came very close to it with a Deluxe Tinker that was delivered with a badly twisted spring.
John
Post by: Thunderpants on November 02, 2016, 01:32:54 PM
I'm not allowed to use it cos I'm on a 111mm diet but I can gawp at it. (Check out the amazing German tongue-twister, "Funkenerosionsmaschinenen"!)
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Thanks Ebay!
Post by: Don Pablo on November 02, 2016, 02:27:15 PM
Nice one!
Post by: Thunderpants on November 02, 2016, 02:30:32 PM
Post by: shibafu on November 02, 2016, 02:46:25 PM
It's the longest word I've ever seen on a SAK!
Especially awesome that they did it as an inlay... you could forgive them if they'd cheaped out and screen printed a word like that :)
Post by: Poncho65 on November 02, 2016, 03:48:17 PM
It's the longest word I've ever seen on a SAK!
That is some long word :o Thanks for sharing a pic of it :like:
Post by: Thunderpants on November 02, 2016, 04:10:56 PM
Wow I'm an idiot. Pablo is right, I've stuck an extra syllable on the end.
Post by: ThePeacent on November 02, 2016, 05:38:59 PM
Nice pic Peacent!
:tu:
Did you fix yours or get a new one?
Or was it you that had problems with the scissors?
Yeah I had one with broken scissors.
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But I got another one three months ago for $8, a very nice deal I couldn't pass, and an excuse to put my old and ffaithful Executive to rest in peace on my shelf.
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Now I use the broken one at home, and EDC the newer.
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Post by: Poncho65 on November 02, 2016, 09:38:27 PM
Post by: Don Pablo on November 02, 2016, 10:17:51 PM
"(Check out the amazing German tongue-twister, "Funkenerosionsmaschinenen"!)"I actually completely missed that until you pointed it out. :doh: :doh: :doh:
Wow I'm an idiot. Pablo is right, I've stuck an extra syllable on the end.
Its like the bananana thing, right? :rofl:
Post by: irona on November 07, 2016, 01:47:31 AM
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Post by: Poncho65 on November 07, 2016, 03:57:04 AM
I'd like to get my hands on one if just for the orange peeler. It looks like it could be used for a number of miscellaneous and creative things, like the can opener on a 91/84 mm vic.
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I will vouch for the orange peeler as an awesome orange peeler :o :D It is a very sharp implement that probably doesn't need a screwdriver on the end of it :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
Post by: irona on November 07, 2016, 03:59:18 AM
I can also vouch that the package opener also makes a decent orange peeler, although you have to be careful not to cut into the actual orangeI'd like to get my hands on one if just for the orange peeler. It looks like it could be used for a number of miscellaneous and creative things, like the can opener on a 91/84 mm vic.
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I will vouch for the orange peeler as an awesome orange peeler :o :D It is a very sharp implement that probably doesn't need a screwdriver on the end of it :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :D
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Post by: Poncho65 on February 09, 2017, 05:09:28 AM
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Post by: MacGyver on February 09, 2017, 09:53:33 AM
Post by: Mini on May 22, 2017, 10:42:53 AM
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Post by: this_is_nascar on May 22, 2017, 12:29:00 PM
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Post by: ThePeacent on May 22, 2017, 04:13:19 PM
I was not really interested to this knife, because I can't figure its use, but when I purchased one I feel that it's a good companion and now I prefer it to the 58mm vic. In the pocket disappear, I like to have two blade, the bigger can be used for food and the other for opening packages. The screwdriver work only with little philips, but regularly I'm adding to my Victorinox the four screwdriver of the swiss card. Also has the scissor, that is the tool that I used too much. Sometimes I missed the bottle opener, so probably I will add something on the keychain.
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always nice to see another convert to this awesome, unmatched SAKs :salute:
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Post by: Poncho65 on May 22, 2017, 04:34:01 PM
Going back to the beginning of this thread I have said similar things and my mind has remained unchanged in this aspect :tu:
Post by: cbl51 on May 22, 2017, 05:18:28 PM
I do wished that they would expand on this size of knife and add some more tools to it :facepalm: :o
Going back to the beginning of this thread I have said similar things and my mind has remained unchanged in this aspect :tu:
That's always been my feeling on the executive. To me, and this is just my own feelings, it seems a little too in between. I'd probably be more interested if they replaced the orange peeler with a made to scale combo tool. and reshape that nail file tip for a flat Phillips driver. But even with just the combo tool added, I could see it in my pocket edc.
Edit to add; As it is, if I feel like going light and compact for a day, I just carry a 58mm and with the couple tools I carry in my wallet, I can still deal with larger flat and phillips screws and open a can if need be with my old army P-38. The little 58's blade still opens boxes and cuts any string/cord that needs cutting. I've since added a Victorinox quatro screw driver to my wallet and it works very well on screws. Just a little small if you have to twist hard on a rusty screw, but manageable.
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Post by: Poncho65 on May 22, 2017, 05:21:13 PM
I do wished that they would expand on this size of knife and add some more tools to it :facepalm: :o
Going back to the beginning of this thread I have said similar things and my mind has remained unchanged in this aspect :tu:
That's always been my feeling on the executive. To me, and this is just my own feelings, it seems a little too in between. I'd probably be more interested if they replaced the orange peeler with a made to scale combo tool. and reshape that nail file tip for a flat Phillips driver. But even with just the combo tool added, I could see it in my pocket edc.
I have used the end of the file to tighten many a philips screw over the years :cheers: :tu:
Post by: Aloha on May 22, 2017, 05:36:14 PM
I do wished that they would expand on this size of knife and add some more tools to it :facepalm: :o
Going back to the beginning of this thread I have said similar things and my mind has remained unchanged in this aspect :tu:
That's always been my feeling on the executive. To me, and this is just my own feelings, it seems a little too in between. I'd probably be more interested if they replaced the orange peeler with a made to scale combo tool. and reshape that nail file tip for a flat Phillips driver. But even with just the combo tool added, I could see it in my pocket edc.
I would love to see a combo tool on the Excutive. I like the file however either add a cutting edge to the other side or ruler markings, seems like such an opportunity. I also thought about a larger version of the phillips/bottle opener thats on the Manager. Man that would be awesome. The Executive is a tweener for sure. I use it as a companion tool mostly but I've carried it as my one tool and I do like it.
Post by: cbl51 on May 22, 2017, 05:38:15 PM
I do wished that they would expand on this size of knife and add some more tools to it :facepalm: :o
Going back to the beginning of this thread I have said similar things and my mind has remained unchanged in this aspect :tu:
That's always been my feeling on the executive. To me, and this is just my own feelings, it seems a little too in between. I'd probably be more interested if they replaced the orange peeler with a made to scale combo tool. and reshape that nail file tip for a flat Phillips driver. But even with just the combo tool added, I could see it in my pocket edc.
I have used the end of the file to tighten many a philips screw over the years :cheers: :tu:
Oh, it'l work okay, depending if you're going clockwise or counter clockwise. The bevel makes it tricky. What I'd love to see them do is, make the end of the nail file shaped like the flat phillips on the Victorinox quatro. A true Phillips driver for the real world. Almost everything is held together with Phillips these days, and I can't remember the last time I ran into a flat screw taking something apart to fix. The little quatro tool is so flat it fits in the zipper compartment of my wallet so it's not even noticeable. It and my P-38 goes right through airline security.
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Post by: AimlessWanderer on May 22, 2017, 07:09:36 PM
I do wished that they would expand on this size of knife and add some more tools to it :facepalm: :o
Going back to the beginning of this thread I have said similar things and my mind has remained unchanged in this aspect :tu:
That's always been my feeling on the executive. To me, and this is just my own feelings, it seems a little too in between. I'd probably be more interested if they replaced the orange peeler with a made to scale combo tool. and reshape that nail file tip for a flat Phillips driver. But even with just the combo tool added, I could see it in my pocket edc.
:imws:
The 65mm line is the biggest I'd have on the keys, and the 84mm line is the smallest I'd want in the pocket. This size range is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist in my mind.
Post by: BleaKrytE on May 22, 2017, 10:13:19 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 23, 2017, 08:54:36 AM
Nuff said.
:cheers:
Post by: MacGyver on May 23, 2017, 11:09:44 AM
And from what I understand it's pretty helpful in diffusing bombs with mid-80's digi technology, so that counts for something too.
Especially the ones that use big vile's of acid as a secondary trigger, and you have to pop the lid off in order to neutralize it :D
That or prying the diamond out of a ring in order to have sharp edges so you cheat on the poker cards when you're undercover on a mission...
Or stripping wires to attach it to an analog alarm clock to create a diversion in order to escape the casino you're ripping off...
Or even stripping wires of an old steam locomotive's electrical system in order to stop the bad guys from using it to escape....
So many uses.... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Post by: rivercity on May 23, 2017, 11:30:40 AM
And from what I understand it's pretty helpful in diffusing bombs with mid-80's digi technology, so that counts for something too.
Especially the ones that use big vile's of acid as a secondary trigger, and you have to pop the lid off in order to neutralize it :D
That or prying the diamond out of a ring in order to have sharp edges so you cheat on the poker cards when you're undercover on a mission...
Or stripping wires to attach it to an analog alarm clock to create a diversion in order to escape the casino you're ripping off...
Or even stripping wires of an old steam locomotive's electrical system in order to stop the bad guys from using it to escape....
So many uses.... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
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:like: :cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on May 23, 2017, 11:54:39 AM
Post by: this_is_nascar on May 23, 2017, 12:19:00 PM
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Post by: Poncho65 on May 23, 2017, 12:23:27 PM
My Executive, combined with my Craftsman screwdriver ring and these on my keychain have me covered for 99% of my needs.
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Very good tool load out for sure :tu: :like: :like:
Post by: Padre on May 23, 2017, 12:53:51 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on May 23, 2017, 01:36:54 PM
Post by: Spartan19 on May 23, 2017, 02:46:52 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 23, 2017, 05:26:41 PM
And from what I understand it's pretty helpful in diffusing bombs with mid-80's digi technology, so that counts for something too.
Especially the ones that use big vile's of acid as a secondary trigger, and you have to pop the lid off in order to neutralize it :D
That or prying the diamond out of a ring in order to have sharp edges so you cheat on the poker cards when you're undercover on a mission...
Or stripping wires to attach it to an analog alarm clock to create a diversion in order to escape the casino you're ripping off...
Or even stripping wires of an old steam locomotive's electrical system in order to stop the bad guys from using it to escape....
So many uses.... :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Oh man, I forgot the ol' pry-the-diamond-out-so-you-can-mark-a-card trick. That is probably THE MOST useful application of El Executive. :rofl: :cheers:
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 23, 2017, 05:29:27 PM
I've had mine for a few months now, and it always does a good job, It's like a classic you don't have to worry about falling out of your pocket :tu:
That's a good way to put it, Spartan! :cheers:
Post by: Fortytwo on May 23, 2017, 06:37:29 PM
For my older one and my girlfriend's I have added a cap lifter to the orange peeler.
Post by: Spartan19 on May 23, 2017, 09:23:40 PM
I've had mine for a few months now, and it always does a good job, It's like a classic you don't have to worry about falling out of your pocket :tu:
That's a good way to put it, Spartan! :cheers:
Thanks El Corkscrew! :hatsoff:
Post by: BleaKrytE on May 24, 2017, 10:06:56 PM
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 24, 2017, 10:10:04 PM
I think I have somewhat of a prejudice towards it. Dunno. It is a good knife. But I just can't carry it by itself. Probably because I miss the opener layer. I even have disconsidered the Compact because of the Combo tool instead of the opener layer (I might reconsider it). But it IS a good knife, just doesn't meet my needs quite well.
You have arrived at the same place I'm sure many of us have. Not the best all in one but despite that, it has an abnormally high coolness level. In cold months I keep an Executive in the coat pocket as a backup.
I'm a HUGE fan of the Compact. I said it before and I'll say it again, it is the king of urban EDC.
:cheers:
Post by: BleaKrytE on May 25, 2017, 04:04:51 AM
Yes it has a HIGH coolness factor. Maybe it's the different tools, people always seem more interested on the Executive than my Super Tinker.I think I have somewhat of a prejudice towards it. Dunno. It is a good knife. But I just can't carry it by itself. Probably because I miss the opener layer. I even have disconsidered the Compact because of the Combo tool instead of the opener layer (I might reconsider it). But it IS a good knife, just doesn't meet my needs quite well.
You have arrived at the same place I'm sure many of us have. Not the best all in one but despite that, it has an abnormally high coolness level. In cold months I keep an Executive in the coat pocket as a backup.
I'm a HUGE fan of the Compact. I said it before and I'll say it again, it is the king of urban EDC.
:cheers:
It's also pretty sleek looking, more than any 91mm I think.
As for the Compact, it made me wonder if a Yeoman with added pliers would be good for urban carry. Or a Explorer with pliers. Pretty sure these already exist, I just don't know the name xD
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Post by: hiraethus on May 25, 2017, 10:26:05 AM
I do wished that they would expand on this size of knife and add some more tools to it :facepalm: :o
Going back to the beginning of this thread I have said similar things and my mind has remained unchanged in this aspect :tu:
That's always been my feeling on the executive. To me, and this is just my own feelings, it seems a little too in between. I'd probably be more interested if they replaced the orange peeler with a made to scale combo tool. and reshape that nail file tip for a flat Phillips driver. But even with just the combo tool added, I could see it in my pocket edc.
:imws:
The 65mm line is the biggest I'd have on the keys, and the 84mm line is the smallest I'd want in the pocket. This size range is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist in my mind.
:imws: too. Had one, tried it for a bit, sold it on.
Post by: ThePeacent on May 25, 2017, 07:59:46 PM
Post by: Mizedog on May 25, 2017, 08:18:59 PM
I won't typically carry it because the high weight for its size, and lack of good drivers. But, for desk use, it's great.
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Post by: Fast Bill on May 26, 2017, 06:55:23 AM
And presumably as an Executive your PA will have a SwissChamp close at hand to fix all those corporate things that you leave messed and muddled up in your wake while you continue to peel oranges, file your nails and come up with bonus winning ideas.
Mind you I like mine anyway :rofl:
Post by: BleaKrytE on May 26, 2017, 04:28:34 PM
I still keep my Executive in a drawer next to my EZ chair. It works great for opening packages, and finger nail maintenance.This.
I won't typically carry it because the high weight for its size, and lack of good drivers. But, for desk use, it's great.
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Post by: ThePeacent on May 27, 2017, 01:17:56 PM
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Post by: Mizedog on May 27, 2017, 08:44:35 PM
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Post by: Mizedog on May 27, 2017, 08:46:41 PM
good for taking soil and dirt out of your fingernails... :salute:A little voice inside me is saying it is good that the link to this photo is broken...
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Post by: Ron Who on May 27, 2017, 08:57:04 PM
good for taking soil and dirt out of your fingernails... :salute:A little voice inside me is saying it is good that the link to this photo is broken...
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How so? I can see the pic just fine!
Post by: rivercity on May 27, 2017, 09:12:05 PM
No acid bombs to diffuse today...... :facepalm: :drink:
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Post by: ThePeacent on May 28, 2017, 01:46:18 AM
good for taking soil and dirt out of your fingernails... :salute:A little voice inside me is saying it is good that the link to this photo is broken...
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Photobucket is failing me, and does not work properly as of late.
Executive cat is sad :-[
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Post by: MacGyver on May 28, 2017, 12:17:01 PM
:cheers:
No acid bombs to diffuse today...... :facepalm: :drink:
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:rofl: Good to know... :cheers:
Borrowed it back from the wife to take the pic, it is still in good condition, she hardly diffuses any acid bombs with it.... :facepalm: :rofl:
Post by: this_is_nascar on May 28, 2017, 01:55:38 PM
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Post by: Padre on May 28, 2017, 03:28:42 PM
Its has even fancier name and despite its lack of tools to diffuse any acid bombs I find it easier to carry.
Sure Executive is a lovely thing, dont have much bad to say about it either.
Really handy if you need to diffuse any acid bombs.
:ahhh
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 28, 2017, 06:31:36 PM
Really handy if you need to diffuse any acid bombs.
:ahhh
Damn skippy. :D
Post by: AlephZero on June 18, 2017, 07:26:19 PM
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You know, this was one of the MUST have SAKs for me, just because MacGyver used one to defuse a bomb :D
:cheers:
Post by: Poncho65 on June 19, 2017, 03:08:14 AM
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 19, 2017, 03:29:26 AM
Post by: ThePeacent on June 24, 2017, 05:00:43 PM
carried in coin pocket today!
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 24, 2017, 05:02:21 PM
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carried in coin pocket today!
Nice! :like:
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 24, 2017, 05:03:48 PM
Post by: Faddy Daddy on July 30, 2017, 12:54:54 AM
Just ordered an Executive from the MTO store, darn good deal I think
:like:
Post by: Poncho65 on July 30, 2017, 02:18:59 AM
I should soon be all set to diffuse bombs too!
Just ordered an Executive from the MTO store, darn good deal I think
:like:
The MTO Store had to good of a deal.on them for me as well :ahhh :like:
Congrats on the purchase :tu:
Post by: Faddy Daddy on July 30, 2017, 03:25:06 AM
I should soon be all set to diffuse bombs too!
Just ordered an Executive from the MTO store, darn good deal I think
:like:
The MTO Store had to good of a deal.on them for me as well :ahhh :like:
Congrats on the purchase :tu:
Thanks Poncho, no doubt!
$4 US, (course shipping triples that, ha ha but still for 12 bucks, very nice). Also it's kind of fun not knowing what color scales or if it's imprinted with an advertisement. Just hope it's in relatively decent shape. Honestly, not sure how to go about sharpening an orange peeler, anyone done that?
Post by: Don Pablo on July 30, 2017, 11:33:32 AM
I really should get one from the MT.O store. 4CAD is an awesome price to try it out.
And it might be handy if I come across an acid bomb. :D
Post by: MacGyver on July 30, 2017, 12:53:15 PM
I should soon be all set to diffuse bombs too!
Just ordered an Executive from the MTO store, darn good deal I think
:like:
The MTO Store had to good of a deal.on them for me as well :ahhh :like:
Congrats on the purchase :tu:
Thanks Poncho, no doubt!
$4 US, (course shipping triples that, ha ha but still for 12 bucks, very nice). Also it's kind of fun not knowing what color scales or if it's imprinted with an advertisement. Just hope it's in relatively decent shape. Honestly, not sure how to go about sharpening an orange peeler, anyone done that?
$4US??? That's one hell of a bargain... :sa:
I bought mine (my wife's now... :D), back in 2005 or so for like 35€ or plus... :facepalm:
Anyway... I made some comparison shot's between the Executive and some other sizes for anyone who like to see the difference in sizes:
1- Classic, Executive, Huntsman scissors sizes
2- Classic, Executive, Small Tinker, Spartan
3- Executive, Tourist, Spartan
4- Executive opened... :D
Sorry for the quality of the pics... :P
Post by: Don Pablo on July 30, 2017, 12:56:12 PM
Post by: MacGyver on July 30, 2017, 01:07:01 PM
Why can't we have skinny scales for 84 and 91mm SAKs too? For their size, the executive scales are REALLY thin. :drool:
Well... i think of several reasons...
For one all the scales from the 74mm down are still all solid scales there for tougher than the hollow ones, second the 74mm rivet's and down the scales are attached to are much smaller in diameter and hight (and are 4 vs 3), third the T&T on the 74mm down are smaller in size and thinner, and last the 84/91mm up scales just need to have that extra thickness to be more comfortable and grippier i guess... :think:
Oh and all the liners are nickel on the Executive, not aluminum, so they can be thinner and tougher and you don't need so much beef on the scales too i guess.... :think:
Post by: Don Pablo on July 30, 2017, 01:13:08 PM
I sort of figured that it was impossible, due to the brushes alone. :-\Why can't we have skinny scales for 84 and 91mm SAKs too? For their size, the executive scales are REALLY thin. :drool:
Well... i think of several reasons...
For one all the scales from the 74mm down are still all solid scales there for tougher than the hollow ones, second the 74mm rivet's and down the scales are attached to are much smaller in diameter and hight (and are 4 vs 3), third the T&T on the 74mm down are smaller in size and thinner, and last the 84/91mm up scales just need to have that extra thickness to be more comfortable and grippier i guess... :think:
Oh and all the liners are nickel on the Executive, not aluminum, so they can be thinner and tougher and you don't need so much beef on the scales too i guess.... :think:
Nickel huh? is that true for 58mm too? My modern Ramber has golden liners.
Post by: MacGyver on July 30, 2017, 01:21:44 PM
I sort of figured that it was impossible, due to the brushes alone. :-\Why can't we have skinny scales for 84 and 91mm SAKs too? For their size, the executive scales are REALLY thin. :drool:
Well... i think of several reasons...
For one all the scales from the 74mm down are still all solid scales there for tougher than the hollow ones, second the 74mm rivet's and down the scales are attached to are much smaller in diameter and hight (and are 4 vs 3), third the T&T on the 74mm down are smaller in size and thinner, and last the 84/91mm up scales just need to have that extra thickness to be more comfortable and grippier i guess... :think:
Oh and all the liners are nickel on the Executive, not aluminum, so they can be thinner and tougher and you don't need so much beef on the scales too i guess.... :think:
Nickel huh? is that true for 58mm too? My modern Ramber has golden liners.
Yep, as far as i know from the 74mm down all liners are nickel (nickel alloy anyway...) they are thinner and tougher than the aluminum ones and have that light gold like color.
It would be great if they put those liners on the 84/91mm models too, they could all be thinner. But the price would go up a bit and so would the weight... :-\
Post by: Don Pablo on July 30, 2017, 01:39:28 PM
They did used to use them on the soldier SAKs, right?I sort of figured that it was impossible, due to the brushes alone. :-\Why can't we have skinny scales for 84 and 91mm SAKs too? For their size, the executive scales are REALLY thin. :drool:
Well... i think of several reasons...
For one all the scales from the 74mm down are still all solid scales there for tougher than the hollow ones, second the 74mm rivet's and down the scales are attached to are much smaller in diameter and hight (and are 4 vs 3), third the T&T on the 74mm down are smaller in size and thinner, and last the 84/91mm up scales just need to have that extra thickness to be more comfortable and grippier i guess... :think:
Oh and all the liners are nickel on the Executive, not aluminum, so they can be thinner and tougher and you don't need so much beef on the scales too i guess.... :think:
Nickel huh? is that true for 58mm too? My modern Ramber has golden liners.
Yep, as far as i know from the 74mm down all liners are nickel (nickel alloy anyway...) they are thinner and tougher than the aluminum ones and have that light gold like color.
It would be great if they put those liners on the 84/91mm models too, they could all be thinner. But the price would go up a bit and so would the weight... :-\
Post by: MacGyver on July 30, 2017, 02:12:44 PM
They did used to use them on the soldier SAKs, right?I sort of figured that it was impossible, due to the brushes alone. :-\Why can't we have skinny scales for 84 and 91mm SAKs too? For their size, the executive scales are REALLY thin. :drool:
Well... i think of several reasons...
For one all the scales from the 74mm down are still all solid scales there for tougher than the hollow ones, second the 74mm rivet's and down the scales are attached to are much smaller in diameter and hight (and are 4 vs 3), third the T&T on the 74mm down are smaller in size and thinner, and last the 84/91mm up scales just need to have that extra thickness to be more comfortable and grippier i guess... :think:
Oh and all the liners are nickel on the Executive, not aluminum, so they can be thinner and tougher and you don't need so much beef on the scales too i guess.... :think:
Nickel huh? is that true for 58mm too? My modern Ramber has golden liners.
Yep, as far as i know from the 74mm down all liners are nickel (nickel alloy anyway...) they are thinner and tougher than the aluminum ones and have that light gold like color.
It would be great if they put those liners on the 84/91mm models too, they could all be thinner. But the price would go up a bit and so would the weight... :-\
Yes, and all 93's and the Cadet still have them, and all alox ones. From 111mm up i don't really know as i have none
Post by: Mechanickal on July 30, 2017, 03:08:56 PM
My Golden Climber (LE 2016) has nickel liners too.They did used to use them on the soldier SAKs, right?I sort of figured that it was impossible, due to the brushes alone. :-\Why can't we have skinny scales for 84 and 91mm SAKs too? For their size, the executive scales are REALLY thin. :drool:
Well... i think of several reasons...
For one all the scales from the 74mm down are still all solid scales there for tougher than the hollow ones, second the 74mm rivet's and down the scales are attached to are much smaller in diameter and hight (and are 4 vs 3), third the T&T on the 74mm down are smaller in size and thinner, and last the 84/91mm up scales just need to have that extra thickness to be more comfortable and grippier i guess... :think:
Oh and all the liners are nickel on the Executive, not aluminum, so they can be thinner and tougher and you don't need so much beef on the scales too i guess.... :think:
Nickel huh? is that true for 58mm too? My modern Ramber has golden liners.
Yep, as far as i know from the 74mm down all liners are nickel (nickel alloy anyway...) they are thinner and tougher than the aluminum ones and have that light gold like color.
It would be great if they put those liners on the 84/91mm models too, they could all be thinner. But the price would go up a bit and so would the weight... :-\
Yes, and all 93's and the Cadet still have them, and all alox ones. From 111mm up i don't really know as i have none
Indeed a weight addition, but so much nicer.
Post by: AlephZero on July 30, 2017, 04:09:07 PM
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Post by: Faddy Daddy on July 30, 2017, 05:58:18 PM
Awesome to see the size comparisons and I'm looking forward to receiving mine!
Post by: this_is_nascar on July 30, 2017, 07:51:09 PM
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Post by: Mini on July 31, 2017, 10:16:20 AM
Post by: this_is_nascar on July 31, 2017, 01:57:09 PM
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Post by: Faddy Daddy on July 31, 2017, 06:36:16 PM
Grab this used one on eBay last week. My 1st non-Celidor version.
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"So with the "Alcoa" branding I'll assume those are aluminum scales?" asked Capt Obvious :rofl:
Post by: Faddy Daddy on July 31, 2017, 06:37:07 PM
I have bought not one, but two executive from MTO store! It's not common to find one used, so I want to take advantage for the great price 🙌
Mini, I should have picked up an extra one as well, given the shipping cost...
Post by: this_is_nascar on July 31, 2017, 06:57:37 PM
I believe so, but I wouldn't bet the farm on it.Grab this used one on eBay last week. My 1st non-Celidor version.
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"So with the "Alcoa" branding I'll assume those are aluminum scales?" asked Capt Obvious :rofl:
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Post by: crackout on July 31, 2017, 07:27:47 PM
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Can you post pics of your monster 74 with closed tools?
Post by: Mini on July 31, 2017, 10:30:02 PM
I have bought not one, but two executive from MTO store! It's not common to find one used, so I want to take advantage for the great price 🙌
Mini, I should have picked up an extra one as well, given the shipping cost...
Shipping cost will raise up if I choosen 3 knife, and also the total value of the purchase will increase. If I exceeded the quote of 20euro, is was possible to have custom fees.
Post by: Faddy Daddy on August 01, 2017, 02:11:05 AM
I have bought not one, but two executive from MTO store! It's not common to find one used, so I want to take advantage for the great price 🙌
Mini, I should have picked up an extra one as well, given the shipping cost...
Shipping cost will raise up if I choosen 3 knife, and also the total value of the purchase will increase. If I exceeded the quote of 20euro, is was possible to have custom fees.
Oh yeah, but I was saying I should have gotten a 2nd (or 3rd) for that price. Shipping isn't too terrible to US but was still twice what the knife cost.
I put the knife in my cart and thought I'll see what shipping is - saw $8+ and thought "well, still not bad, $12 or so for an executive". In hind site, I should have given it a bit more thought and added another one or two to my order. I can't imagine shipping would have increased that much for a few extra ounces.
Post by: Mizedog on August 01, 2017, 02:40:13 AM
Grab this used one on eBay last week. My 1st non-Celidor version.That reminds me of my 15 to 20 year old Money Clip. I really needn't used it so it's near perfect, sitting in the drawer. The scissors are much better than on my Executive which has a spring that flips out of alignment.
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Post by: Mini on August 01, 2017, 12:51:04 PM
Oh yeah, but I was saying I should have gotten a 2nd (or 3rd) for that price. Shipping isn't too terrible to US but was still twice what the knife cost.
I put the knife in my cart and thought I'll see what shipping is - saw $8+ and thought "well, still not bad, $12 or so for an executive". In hind site, I should have given it a bit more thought and added another one or two to my order. I can't imagine shipping would have increased that much for a few extra ounces.
Well, now I understand 😀, thanks.
Post by: this_is_nascar on August 01, 2017, 02:11:17 PM
In retrospect, I probably should have passed on this. It's only going to sit in the drawer, with two other Executives I got this week.Grab this used one on eBay last week. My 1st non-Celidor version.That reminds me of my 15 to 20 year old Money Clip. I really needn't used it so it's near perfect, sitting in the drawer. The scissors are much better than on my Executive which has a spring that flips out of alignment.
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Post by: this_is_nascar on August 19, 2017, 02:16:47 PM
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Post by: ThePeacent on August 20, 2017, 02:11:59 PM
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Post by: Poncho65 on December 24, 2017, 03:09:31 AM
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Post by: Mizedog on December 24, 2017, 03:25:20 AM
Carried this one today :cheers:God show, Poncho.
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Thanks for the scale comparison to the Space Pen.
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Post by: Poncho65 on December 24, 2017, 05:04:12 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 20, 2022, 03:23:54 PM
I have been carrying an Executive for well over a decade now and it still comes in handy quite often :woohoo:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on April 20, 2022, 06:28:48 PM
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Post by: Bunk Tuppins on April 20, 2022, 08:09:34 PM
Post by: Poncho65 on April 21, 2022, 12:36:25 PM
Great pic, Bunk :like:
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Post by: PitCarver on April 21, 2022, 09:37:42 PM
I love mine and carry it increasingly. I can't believe this isn't more popular than the Classic....basically the same size but much more knife. I'd swap the peeler for a cap lifter/screwdriver which would make it perfect.
Yep. I'd definitely like to have seen it with the type of combo tool that's on a Rambler and MiniChamp.
Post by: pfrsantos on April 22, 2022, 11:34:50 AM
I love mine and carry it increasingly. I can't believe this isn't more popular than the Classic....basically the same size but much more knife. I'd swap the peeler for a cap lifter/screwdriver which would make it perfect.
Well, SAKs are awl about versatility. You can find lots of uses for any tool, peeler included.
:pok: :pok:
Post by: Brock O Lee on April 22, 2022, 11:38:00 AM
I bought them to replace a lost Manager. I'm a big fan of the Rambler too, but I reckoned it was a good time to try something different. Looking forward to the larger small platforms to pair with a 84mm Cadet or 93mm Pioneer/Farmer.
I never knew MacGuyver used the Executive on so many occasions. It would be a disgrace for me on multiple levels not to at least try it out! :salute:
Post by: pfrsantos on April 22, 2022, 11:45:04 AM
I'm about 20 years behind the 8-ball... :facepalm: I have ordered my first Executive, and Delemont Executive 81 recently.
I bought them to replace a lost Manager. I'm a big fan of the Rambler too, but I reckoned it was a good time to try something different. Looking forward to the larger small platforms to pair with a 84mm Cadet or 93mm Pioneer/Farmer.
I never knew MacGuyver used the Executive on so many occasions. It would be a disgrace for me on multiple levels not to at least try it out! :salute:
Well, better late than never! Let us know how you like it.
:cheers: :tu:
Post by: Poncho65 on April 24, 2022, 03:03:53 AM
I love mine and carry it increasingly. I can't believe this isn't more popular than the Classic....basically the same size but much more knife. I'd swap the peeler for a cap lifter/screwdriver which would make it perfect.
We have had members here that have cut notches in the peeler to give it an opener :cheers:
I never normally if ever need one so that being not on a stock Executive never bothered me :tu:
Everyone that has a Classic should also have an Executive :ahhh
Post by: Bunk Tuppins on April 24, 2022, 06:16:56 AM
Post by: cody6268 on April 26, 2022, 12:05:48 AM
The file!
So, they finally gave the Executive the new, more aggressive file pattern that the 84mm line recently got. Sweet! A lot more versatile than the spark erosion files, and more durable than the old design 74mm file.
Post by: Bunk Tuppins on April 26, 2022, 07:03:52 AM
So, they finally gave the Executive the new, more aggressive file pattern that the 84mm line recently got. Sweet! A lot more versatile than the spark erosion files, and more durable than the old design 74mm file.
Yes! I have recently purchased a Sportsman and a Cadet and the surface is the same. It's quite a good nail file.
Post by: Brock O Lee on April 27, 2022, 10:47:26 AM
It seems like a good companion to a bigger knife with the opening layer and without scissors. Like a Pioneer or Farmer. :cheers:
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Post by: Barry Rowland on May 08, 2022, 04:30:59 AM
Well I promised I would post, so here is my Victorinox Executive Plus or my idea of a “74 mm Mini Champ.” I went with a Nightcore NK 5 scalpel holder in lieu of a Spyderco blade. Also added a few Wenger tools I like. Curious what additions or omissions you guys would make.Pa that's absolutely perfect!!!
Post by: Jud65 on May 08, 2022, 08:10:58 AM
I’ve already posted this one I got recently but it belongs here… A long sought Director…
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Post by: PitCarver on May 08, 2022, 06:19:20 PM
Well I promised I would post, so here is my Victorinox Executive Plus or my idea of a “74 mm Mini Champ.” I went with a Nightcore NK 5 scalpel holder in lieu of a Spyderco blade. Also added a few Wenger tools I like. Curious what additions or omissions you guys would make.I really don't see why Victorinox didn't do something like this in the 74mm line.
That's outstanding.
Post by: pfrsantos on May 08, 2022, 08:02:17 PM
I really don't see why Victorinox didn't do something like this in the 74mm line.
That's outstanding.
+1
:clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Post by: SteveP on May 09, 2022, 12:38:48 AM
Well I promised I would post, so here is my Victorinox Executive Plus or my idea of a “74 mm Mini Champ.” I went with a Nightcore NK 5 scalpel holder in lieu of a Spyderco blade. Also added a few Wenger tools I like. Curious what additions or omissions you guys would make.That's great! The addition of the combo tool alone is enough to get me excited!
Post by: papercut on May 10, 2022, 03:58:53 AM
A ragged out Wenger Monarch is in my desk, but it is rarely used.
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 10, 2022, 06:53:48 PM
Post by: Explorer on May 10, 2022, 07:36:35 PM
:ahhh :salute:
Post by: FolderBeholder on May 10, 2022, 07:56:44 PM
Well I promised I would post, so here is my Victorinox Executive Plus or my idea of a “74 mm Mini Champ.” I went with a Nightcore NK 5 scalpel holder in lieu of a Spyderco blade. Also added a few Wenger tools I like. Curious what additions or omissions you guys would make.Wow! That is almost my dream 74mm SAK, all I would want is the cut and pick tool in there somewhere.
Post by: VICMAN on May 12, 2022, 10:46:24 PM
Well I promised I would post, so here is my Victorinox Executive Plus or my idea of a “74 mm Mini Champ.” I went with a Nightcore NK 5 scalpel holder in lieu of a Spyderco blade. Also added a few Wenger tools I like. Curious what additions or omissions you guys would make.
Very nice! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: PitCarver on May 13, 2022, 01:04:35 AM
Wow! That is almost my dream 74mm SAK, all I would want is the cut and pick tool in there somewhere.
Me too.
That cotton pickin blade is pretty useful.
Post by: Aloha on May 13, 2022, 06:06:02 PM
:hatsoff:
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Post by: GearedForwards on May 20, 2022, 11:21:50 PM
That switch opens and retracts a fisher space pen cartridge. Writes great and last a really long time.
Oh I like that! Where did you get the scales from? Is it the snap off insert?
Post by: cody6268 on May 21, 2022, 02:02:25 AM
I currently EDC a Director with the turned stainless scales. My Executive advertises a medical company is artificial hips, and the scales are really worn. I'd love to know where to find those scales, or at least the files to print them (since I now have access to a 3D printer).
Post by: pa_strunk on May 21, 2022, 02:16:28 AM
All of them look great!
I currently EDC a Director with the turned stainless scales. My Executive advertises a medical company is artificial hips, and the scales are really worn. I'd love to know where to find those scales, or at least the files to print them (since I now have access to a 3D printer).
Look at this seller on Shapeways https://www.shapeways.com/product/YGN8S6SC2/74mm-victorinox-pen-slider?optionId=150820104&li=shops
Post by: pa_strunk on May 21, 2022, 04:13:17 PM
Oh I like that! Where did you get the scales from? Is it the snap off insert?
Scales are from Shapeways, no affiliation with seller. Pen is a snap off insert from Fisher that is designed to fit thee sizes of pens. The smallest size fits this scale perfectly. Here is a link to Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001E2YB58?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_ECVEZN342D9AJG1ZB8F7
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Post by: pa_strunk on May 21, 2022, 08:59:44 PM
How do you open the NK5? I don't see room for a nail nick.
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Glad you asked. Note in the picture and YouTube video below, the lateral edge right next to the blade. Area I’m pointing with the toothpick. You just use your fingernail in this spot or the toothpick. (See Video Link Below) Also brings up a point about space available with these short tools. The NK5 and combo tool are short so I use the extra space to hold extra magnets. Also use full liner to separate to prevent accidentally being stuck by point on razor blade.
https://youtube.com/shorts/4rum0qaFyOw?feature=share
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Post by: Poncho65 on June 14, 2022, 07:05:04 AM
Checking way back to page one I realize that I have carried an Executive for the better part of 13 years now :ahhh
I did carry a Ranger and my Master Ranger some a few years ago but the Executive is what I always come back to :woohoo: :like:
Post by: pfrsantos on June 14, 2022, 04:59:59 PM
Glad you asked. Note in the picture and YouTube video below, the lateral edge right next to the blade. Area I’m pointing with the toothpick. You just use your fingernail in this spot or the toothpick. (See Video Link Below) Also brings up a point about space available with these short tools. The NK5 and combo tool are short so I use the extra space to hold extra magnets. Also use full liner to separate to prevent accidentally being stuck by point on razor blade.
https://youtube.com/shorts/4rum0qaFyOw?feature=share
The snap on that thing is like a bear trap! Great work!
:tu: :salute:
Post by: pa_strunk on June 16, 2022, 02:18:32 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 15, 2023, 04:56:20 PM
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Out of stock at most retailers, but you can find them in decent condition for under $20 on the bay.
Post by: hsherzfeld on February 17, 2023, 03:36:09 AM
Post by: Poncho65 on February 18, 2023, 02:55:23 AM
Great carry, Mini :tu: :like:
And congrats on getting one, hsherzfeld :tu: :like: :like:
Post by: Helvetica Bold on October 18, 2023, 07:20:19 PM
Well I promised I would post, so here is my Victorinox Executive Plus or my idea of a “74 mm Mini Champ.” I went with a Nightcore NK 5 scalpel holder in lieu of a Spyderco blade. Also added a few Wenger tools I like. Curious what additions or omissions you guys would make.
Agree, absolutely fantastic.