Post by: Syem on May 06, 2018, 02:34:32 AM
(month 1 [misc] (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75292.0.html), month 2 [Alox84/85mm] (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,75698.0.html) and month 3 [Metal 74mm/Minimalist] (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,76240.0.html), month 4 [65mm] (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,76721.0.html))
Starting today, Saturday the 5th of May, I'll be carrying a different 58mm knife every day. They will then of course all be Victorinox.
I'll keep counting the knives towards my year so 121 to 150. Can't believe it's already that many!
Again, I'll be following the same guidelines I set out in month #2 (copy-pasted below). Not planning any breaks for this month either...
Code: (Some ground rules for the challenges:) [Select]
- Carrying/using multiple SAKs simultaneously is ok but we're counting the days and not the knives.
- Need to carry at least one "not carried in this challenge yet" knife every day. (if you're not doing the whole year with me, feel free to reset your list after each month)
- Since this will go on for at least a whole year, breaks are allowed but only due to carry restrictions while travelling or because of hospitalization. Just pick up where you left off once you're back.
- Exact duplicates are allowed but not twice in a row. (do not count as exact duplicates: variations in generations/tool evolution, scale & crest - type & shape & color, wear/damage, inlays/engravings and the likes. Basically, as long as we can tell them apart, it's ok to post them twice in a row). Posting a pic of the duplicates together before carrying them is strongly suggested.
Post by: Syem on May 06, 2018, 05:09:39 AM
Here goes day 1 of this month with an old EDC that was on my keychain for a while before I replaced it with a MiniChamp with similar scales...
Day 121
Victorinox Classic SD in silver Alox scales.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180506/8bce2ffc47dbb1629cc243f879698aaf.jpg)
Post by: ThePeacent on May 06, 2018, 05:23:41 PM
So, I didn't exactly count them but I feel like I could go for 3 months with 58mm knives... SURELY one of you could join me for just 1 month, right?
Here goes day 1 of this month with an old EDC that was on my keychain for a while before I replaced it with a MiniChamp with similar scales...
Day 121
Victorinox Classic SD in silver Alox scales.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180506/8bce2ffc47dbb1629cc243f879698aaf.jpg)
I can't follow you this month either :facepalm: as I only have 4 SAKs in this size range, but the Alox Classic is ::) and so thin and light it's a keeper for life :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/LXHwt4r.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 07, 2018, 12:59:53 AM
I can't follow you this month either :facepalm: as I only have 4 SAKs in this size range, but the Alox Classic isI'm starting to think I own an unreasonable amount of SAKs...and so thin and light it's a keeper for life :tu:
(https://i.imgur.com/LXHwt4r.jpg)
Day 122
Victorinox Classic SD 2017 Limited Edition - "Glimmers"
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180506/0c00a7868043b140f28880b3867b466f.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180506/e07acecc3333171b9cb7314c7a6e0534.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on May 07, 2018, 01:55:44 AM
Those are some beautiful scales! :like:
Victorinox Classic SD 2017 Limited Edition - "Glimmers"
Post by: Syem on May 07, 2018, 11:49:46 AM
I really love them! Thank Vic it came with a pouch as I wouldn't want them to get scratched up :DThose are some beautiful scales! :like:
Victorinox Classic SD 2017 Limited Edition - "Glimmers"
Post by: Syem on May 07, 2018, 01:07:55 PM
Victorinox Bijou with black Alox scales.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180507/1be7d65331bdcf9ab79d08344d861b19.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180507/77b17a5a9ecf71246f7232a481ec8e5f.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 08, 2018, 08:54:57 PM
I heard Borg likes the Macao bordeaux so here goes today...
Day 124
Victorinox "De Luxe" - Bordeaux Red
I've put it next to the Wenger Macao Bordeaux for comparison. (and for Borg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180508/ce9f88e8ac0d59014db50b98bae03ba3.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180508/1506e8b01529d056f9649e65a442fcbd.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180508/e22d993be505ba2ac2aaddbad929c5e9.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on May 08, 2018, 09:08:23 PM
Post by: Borg on May 08, 2018, 09:52:05 PM
It's just a shame they didn't do them in 91mm...
Post by: Syem on May 09, 2018, 12:58:09 AM
Once upon a time I found one of these... At half the old retail price... And I didn´t buy it. :facepalm:Similar things happened to me... It was more often a budget issue but still pretty frustrating.
Thanks Syem, I presume 5 microns is the thickness of the gold..i would wear that off in no time polishing those beauties, they are both stunning :drool:Yup, that's 5 micron gold plating on the Macao. I think my "700" one says 2 micros in the box so 5 is not bad, considering :D
It's just a shame they didn't do them in 91mm...
I haven't found any info regarding the golden rim on the De Luxe... Not even sure it's actually gold but it does seems like it.
Post by: ThePeacent on May 09, 2018, 12:43:50 PM
but we're :o on every SAK you post to focus on backgrounds :D...at least I am :ahhh
Post by: Syem on May 10, 2018, 12:32:48 AM
Victorinox Classic SD - Desert Camouflage
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180509/3ae005e7e8abd8a821cb7a3f2161ff10.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 10, 2018, 05:42:45 PM
Victorinox Signature Light in Silver Tech
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180510/ebab843c2fa98683da3571501e43587a.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on May 10, 2018, 08:27:49 PM
Post by: Syem on May 11, 2018, 12:37:30 PM
I would last only 18 days in this.That's already a lot of knives... At least you've stayed reasonable! I'm having trouble picking one every morning because there's so many in the box... And I know I have a couple more Alox LE someplace else because their boxes don't fit in with the rest of my 58mm. :D
BTW thanks for taking the time to take the beautiful picture! Really nice pieces! I have some of the same and will have to try and hold back on getting the others!
Post by: Syem on May 11, 2018, 12:44:05 PM
Victorinox Classic SD 2017 Limited Edition - The Giant Panda
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180511/b39a1cffd40427104c14a9f86b577e44.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180511/a18b0bf35c355bdc472835a6d4db2272.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 12, 2018, 02:30:52 PM
Victorinox MiniChamp in white
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180512/a68dc8b986cd02a664f17ba5c82140c8.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on May 12, 2018, 02:38:07 PM
Post by: Syem on May 13, 2018, 11:04:01 PM
Victorinox Classic SD Alox 2017 Limited Edition
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180513/649a6258709f1f2b3af8296e95fe3987.jpg)
Post by: Borg on May 14, 2018, 10:04:42 PM
Post by: Syem on May 14, 2018, 11:36:54 PM
:like: be quick, that yeti is going to run off with it :oHe obeys my commands tho so I'm good :D
Post by: Syem on May 14, 2018, 11:45:57 PM
Victorinox Bijou with armag advertising. They sell office tech.
Bit of a special day today with major milestones at work and my intronisation into the Geneva round table. With the Geneva round table president, the area president and the Switzerland round table president.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180514/25f278dd20146edc1f6dcd79b70fca15.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180514/6c97ffc19b9570526d7f350dd7321c4c.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 15, 2018, 11:32:07 PM
Victorinox Rogue in blue with Samsung electronics advertising on the back
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180515/5605d386631dd51e78f6644cde2fa415.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180515/23128c6984a491fbb164ad0a6cb5810d.jpg)
Post by: Borg on May 16, 2018, 10:14:16 PM
Post by: Syem on May 16, 2018, 10:42:56 PM
It is just like brand new tho. Blade and scales were in very bad shape. Vic made it brand new for CHF 10.- then sent me back the old parts.
Post by: Borg on May 16, 2018, 10:50:44 PM
Post by: Syem on May 16, 2018, 11:00:22 PM
Wow, i never knew they did that with Alox..i have a very worn one, it's not my wear so i'm happy for it to be renewed..i might look into that :tu:Make sure to always ask them to return the old parts. Just mention what you'd like them to do and what they should absolutely not do for example if your blade has an old tang-stamp or something you can ask them to restore the blade but swap the scales...
I'll have to bring them some other ones now that I think of it... I've got an 84mm Sentry with green Alox scales in pretty bad shape. I know they have the red OC 84mm scales still in stock but I gotta try the rarer ones...
Post by: Syem on May 17, 2018, 12:23:19 AM
Victorinox Classic with edelweiss and cross pattern (same on both sides)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180516/55b08caca905b13f69d6c49338ba3225.jpg)
Post by: Borg on May 17, 2018, 10:54:42 PM
Post by: Syem on May 18, 2018, 12:43:35 AM
Victorinox Classic in white with inlaid IWC logo on the back
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/031efcb2bf191da27da6002926aad7b9.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180517/19e89c1b7b44ca97805a97ed8fcc3d14.jpg)
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 18, 2018, 07:27:25 AM
Post by: Syem on May 19, 2018, 03:21:38 AM
Victorinox De Luxe in red [1st gen]
If I understand correctly there seem to be two generations of red and blue. The former having a higher contrast within the marbled pattern. This seems like the older, darker version of the red.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/f3180ab0d5991698ccb52b3435494a5e.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180519/8f5f173d86c8a237bd3ecbd3042b2252.jpg)
Post by: El Corkscrew on May 19, 2018, 05:59:13 AM
Post by: Syem on May 19, 2018, 11:46:37 PM
My first time seeing the De Luxe! That's really neat!I carried another one 10 days prior... Day 124.
I've got a few more
Post by: FolderBeholder on May 19, 2018, 11:57:52 PM
Post by: Barry Rowland on May 20, 2018, 03:47:34 AM
Post by: Syem on May 20, 2018, 07:32:41 AM
Victorinox Classic with gold-colored Alox scales and Piaget advertising
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180520/12a1a702cbb1ec2c99a32a689a676d67.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180520/ffbec6656aac6181a9d3ab3b0b3cabd4.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 21, 2018, 03:51:08 AM
Victorinox Pocket Pal 58mm with teal smooth alox scales
Givaudan is the world's largest flavours and fragrances manufacturer. Walking by their factory in Geneva is always a weird smell trip.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/2df960fefa5f8c8af550f739fc6daa71.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/268d0775e59824b2e65f401d4f601045.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 22, 2018, 01:39:16 AM
Victorinox Companion (keyring-less) in red with advertising from a very famous 225 years old Swiss watchmaking company. I like the crest-like encased GP on the front with the full-name "cartouche" in the back.
Noticed after leaving this morning that it needs a new scissors spring...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/d4941754797523324171503709530868.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/b6552ba2ae2dc33e7c7b909298c7a18b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180521/1f38cd4bf9cad3ee13ececf5b2e77765.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 23, 2018, 01:39:08 AM
Victorinox Classic SD with the Ferrari horse on both the front and back scales.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/137f6b221aa1892e37460d0102e0903b.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 24, 2018, 02:32:52 AM
Victorinox MiniChamp in light pink with Manner branding in the back. They're an Austrian brand of hazelnut cream filled wafers.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/3ffb7c4b618089dc0c4f1002561b5f8b.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/c0b359c27c82278bdbe4e54af2782498.jpg)
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on May 24, 2018, 10:35:06 AM
Day 138
Victorinox Classic SD with the Ferrari horse on both the front and back scales.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180522/137f6b221aa1892e37460d0102e0903b.jpg)
:like:
Post by: Syem on May 24, 2018, 11:50:59 PM
Victorinox Classic Zodiac Sagittarius with blade engravings from one of the oldest (if not the oldest) knife shop in Geneva.
Une fois n'est pas coutume; an action shot today. I needed to cut some loose threads off my small lunch-time bag's sling.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/ddc3a5da11ed5dcb5cadc0f15446ccf4.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180524/0598be05f295949d1976a8191ddc9ad2.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 26, 2018, 12:57:00 AM
Victorinox Classic De Luxe in black with Vidmar advertising on the front.
Special day today (besides work) with a group shot of my evening carry. Barbecue evening with the family to announce that I'm going to be a dad in a few months. Hence I took out a fass/stgw 57 bayonet converted into a BBQ tool. Also carried a partially serrated leatherman knife (I'm sure someone will know the name...) as a complement to the Victoria bayonet for handling the meat as a classic is a bit overwhelmed in this kind of situation.
The handle on the bayonet has been changed as part of the conversion.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180525/795a3ce5e7507fc7b32cacf26e459883.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180525/48991cd23d6fcde4f250b9597e941ee2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180525/386fbf1c798f54a8093426e97543b189.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180525/69899de3f225c586b337e996d541e5ee.jpg)
Post by: Borg on May 26, 2018, 11:47:34 AM
Congratulations to you and your wife, great news :cheers: :like:
Post by: ThePeacent on May 26, 2018, 12:38:52 PM
and congrats on becoming a dad!!! :ahhh :cheers:
Post by: Syem on May 26, 2018, 04:25:47 PM
Day 142
Victorinox Princess (or is it a 58mm Pocket Pal?) with stainless steel scales. No advertising.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180526/2074d4accc1d5ef76f77e4819953b512.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 27, 2018, 09:11:54 PM
Victorinox MiniChamp in red Alox
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/9054c6fcfce5cb1810964aa4130af687.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180527/315dab4aef34eced91b0a03777c9474f.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on May 27, 2018, 09:16:38 PM
Post by: Borg on May 27, 2018, 11:30:31 PM
Post by: Syem on May 29, 2018, 01:16:31 AM
Victorinox Classic SD 2016 Limited edition - Wilhelm Tell
Nearing the end of the month... What should I do next? Spartans? Soldiers? 93mm Alox? 5+ layers? I gotta check the piece-count for these categories to know if I can sustain a whole month of any of these. Still, ideally, what would you prefer?
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/0e5d47bdc0448ad5d8000051921bc214.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180528/b720024fb226093e5532751fba48d19e.jpg)
Post by: Syem on May 30, 2018, 02:56:10 AM
Victorinox Pocket Pal 58mm with blue smooth alox scales. No crest, just an ad on the front.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/31114f953361e1df187ef66750419012.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on May 30, 2018, 03:10:31 AM
Nearing the end of the month... What should I do next? Spartans? Soldiers? 93mm Alox? 5+ layers? I gotta check the piece-count for these categories to know if I can sustain a whole month of any of these. Still, ideally, what would you prefer?My vote is 5+ layers!
Post by: Syem on May 30, 2018, 07:12:43 PM
That's probably going to be the hardest to get 30 for but I'll check. (especially since I used 2 already I think in month 1)Nearing the end of the month... What should I do next? Spartans? Soldiers? 93mm Alox? 5+ layers? I gotta check the piece-count for these categories to know if I can sustain a whole month of any of these. Still, ideally, what would you prefer?My vote is 5+ layers!
Edit: 500 posts on the forum already!!! Woo-hoo!
Post by: Syem on May 30, 2018, 07:22:18 PM
Victorinox bi-color Signature Jetsetter
(for my 501st post I should rename this knife that I rescaled for the purpose of adding the pen and a bit of variety. "The 501st" in honor of the fabled Clone battalion which courageously fought against the Droid armies.)
Bit of a special background today... I'll post more on that in the "what's your latest sak" thread.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/53ea7cd053fdcae8ebabf6d565a8724c.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180530/e7cf98d4d4d8854a6301383130e6329e.jpg)
Post by: Borg on May 31, 2018, 10:45:32 PM
My vote is for 130's or i will go with FB on 5+ :salute:
Post by: Syem on June 01, 2018, 02:47:17 AM
Sorry i'm looking beyond the 58's again but that canton is a beauty :like:
My vote is for 130's or i will go with FB on 5+ :salute:
It is a thing of beauty indeed!
Unfortunately I don't have nearly enough 130mm (even counting the "old rangers" which are slightly smaller)
Day 147
Victorinox Classic SD Limited Edition 2013 - Iron Factory
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/c872291f88e74817e744615397c2eafe.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180601/46bac4cf44a395e6caa0a5e90e7dfc74.jpg)
Post by: ThePeacent on June 01, 2018, 11:32:25 AM
I also vote 5+ layers, it would be awesome to see what you got there :o ::)
Post by: Syem on June 02, 2018, 05:19:34 AM
Victorinox "Vintage" from 1952-1970 if I believe the tang stamps. Sakwiki says that the Vintage was first listed in 1989 but I don't know what else to call it... And if it was vintage in 89 that must mean it existed before...
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180602/cd90a9ac2166e4dce858b25fa69becc5.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180602/c68ad6fdc26df4b1ad72a9a1056a885f.jpg)
I'm going to count the 5+ layers knives today to see if it can be done or if I have to pick a different category.
Post by: Borg on June 02, 2018, 12:09:57 PM
Post by: Syem on June 03, 2018, 02:38:16 AM
Like the file :tu: i will assume that's the Bucher tractor / machinery maker, i almost bought one of their tractors once, regretted not buying it ever since :cry:I think that's correct indeed.
I've gathered my 5+ layered knives and I'm just above 20. Counting the ones I used in month 1 I'd still be missing a few.
I could do 4+ instead but meh...
Post by: Syem on June 03, 2018, 02:39:53 AM
Victorinox Escort 58mm with hot-stamped crest.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/0d980abab0d260323042bd92fc4504e5.jpg)
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 03, 2018, 05:35:14 AM
Do as many 5+ as you can, then use the 4+ to get you there. :tu:Like the file :tu: i will assume that's the Bucher tractor / machinery maker, i almost bought one of their tractors once, regretted not buying it ever since :cry:I think that's correct indeed.
I've gathered my 5+ layered knives and I'm just above 20. Counting the ones I used in month 1 I'd still be missing a few.
I could do 4+ instead but meh...
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 03, 2018, 05:35:31 AM
Day 149Nice picture! :cheers:
Victorinox Escort 58mm with hot-stamped crest.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/0d980abab0d260323042bd92fc4504e5.jpg)
Post by: Syem on June 03, 2018, 09:54:16 PM
Fair enough but what should I call it? 4+ or "almost nothing but 5+"?Do as many 5+ as you can, then use the 4+ to get you there. :tu:Like the file :tu: i will assume that's the Bucher tractor / machinery maker, i almost bought one of their tractors once, regretted not buying it ever since :cry:I think that's correct indeed.
I've gathered my 5+ layered knives and I'm just above 20. Counting the ones I used in month 1 I'd still be missing a few.
I could do 4+ instead but meh...
I kinda hoped I could do a stack challenge as one of my months but 4 layers aren't going to cut it for that badge...
Maybe I should wait until later this year? Carrying big knives like this with such weather is no good without a belt pouch. Carrying a belt pouch whilst wearing a suit is no good either.
I'm sorry but after careful consideration I'll have to postpone the 5+(/4+) mostly because of work.
I've got another idea for next month though and I'm sure you guys will like it :D
And I promise that I'll go through my 5+ (and maybe 4+ if I don't have enough) when the time is right (and the weather colder).
Post by: Syem on June 03, 2018, 10:11:23 PM
Victorinox De Luxe Brown
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180603/7b8edd9af95391811b28592fa8458289.jpg)
Post by: Syem on June 09, 2018, 10:07:45 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/5983102c95d139890894d67b1b43fcce.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180609/8ee02e29910fa9a1c81fce66861b8c6a.jpg)
Post by: Ron Who on June 09, 2018, 10:57:09 PM