Post by: Spartan19 on March 12, 2018, 02:09:17 AM
Post by: Nix on March 12, 2018, 03:02:23 AM
The Executive is the SAK I love to hate.
It makes no sense. The Ambassador can do all the same things in a thinner and lighter package. Be real, y'awl. :pok:
But....then.....the Executive is so darned interesting and lovable.....
(https://i.imgur.com/gHJmVhY.jpg)
I hate it. Who thought this was a good idea?
I'm glad they don't come in translucent scales......... :P
Post by: stoneshank on March 12, 2018, 03:03:45 AM
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Post by: stoneshank on March 12, 2018, 03:11:38 AM
All in all the toolset is:
1 where I draw the line how small a knife is allowed to be
2 only someone really powerful in the Victorinox could have had enough pull to get to production, against all sensible engineering.
3 it has a sharp edge on everything but the nailfile.
It is a very ugly duckling
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Post by: Nix on March 12, 2018, 04:24:45 AM
It is a very ugly duckling
Word.
But, still, it swims...... :tu:
Post by: Justin Barylski on March 12, 2018, 04:50:33 AM
I must say, it is definitely not a knife I would have bought myself, but after getting one it is really growing on me. really obscure model with an interesting tool set in a small size that does pretty much everything you need it to.
Post by: Nix on March 12, 2018, 05:21:36 AM
Who would ever get one of these on purpose? But then it grows on you and finds a place in yer pocket. It's insidious.
Post by: Ron Who on March 12, 2018, 05:29:23 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 12, 2018, 06:03:10 AM
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Post by: Ron Who on March 12, 2018, 06:27:01 AM
Post by: Reinier on March 12, 2018, 06:49:29 AM
Great knife, one of my favorites.
Post by: Barry Rowland on March 12, 2018, 11:33:59 AM
I have a mammoth scaled executive that I cherish:
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/01/redu2usu.jpg)
Post by: stoneshank on March 12, 2018, 11:58:56 AM
Beautiful! I didn´t realize the Mnandi was that small! :like:Yeah wow! Me neither. Must have cost a fortune given a normal one as so far out of my league that I might as well go for a personalized space rocket!
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Post by: Spartan19 on March 12, 2018, 01:24:05 PM
Right? :tu:
Who would ever get one of these on purpose? But then it grows on you and finds a place in yer pocket. It's insidious.
:rofl: Sounds like a love hate relationship going on there Nix! :pok: :D It is a neat knife for a change of pace from the usual 91mms I usually carry, but to tell you the truth, I forgot I even had one for a while there :oops:
Post by: SteveC on March 12, 2018, 02:26:57 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/ily05arh.jpg)
Post by: Nix on March 12, 2018, 02:37:46 PM
I forgot I even had one for a while there :oops:
That's because your pops was 'borrowing' it...... :facepalm:
Post by: ThePeacent on March 12, 2018, 03:00:52 PM
I prefer the MiniChamp these days, but the Executive once was a favorite.
that happened to me. Both my favorite SAKs in their size ranges :salute:
(https://i.imgur.com/QqWPFrz.jpg)
Post by: Spartan19 on March 12, 2018, 03:19:13 PM
I forgot I even had one for a while there :oops:
That's because your pops was 'borrowing' it...... :facepalm:
:rofl: :doh:
Post by: Syem on March 13, 2018, 11:06:24 AM
Love the format, the fact that they offer so much more than Ambassadors by adding just a thin layer. Love the tiny blade. Love the longer file... Never can get enough of these. They're awesome in Alox and SS but look great in horn too.
Group shot of all of mine.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/4c0f99eac4eacf11e502ca8f3ed7c8d2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/f6a526dc08a7b9e293f04e4e31719b07.jpg)
Post by: Gath on March 13, 2018, 11:50:31 AM
My executive from Mr. Nix himself.
I must say, it is definitely not a knife I would have bought myself, but after getting one it is really growing on me. really obscure model with an interesting tool set in a small size that does pretty much everything you need it to.
Green tea, an orange and a SAK, a combo I often use. Don't have an Executive currently though, but it would be an interesting complement to my carry, hitting my usual at home uses.
Oh, and what kind of tea is it, I'd like to diversify my palate, I'm a bit stuck on China Gunpowder now, it's good but variation is the spice of life.
Post by: this_is_nascar on March 13, 2018, 11:51:11 AM
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Post by: Reinier on March 13, 2018, 11:55:19 AM
I love these! And even more so their SS cousins the Directors!
Love the format, the fact that they offer so much more than Ambassadors by adding just a thin layer. Love the tiny blade. Love the longer file... Never can get enough of these. They're awesome in Alox and SS but look great in horn too.
Yes that one with the horn scales looks so good. I'll try to post a group shot of mine later today.
Oh and I feel sorry for that older thread :o
Post by: pfrsantos on March 13, 2018, 12:35:58 PM
Beautiful! I didn´t realize the Mnandi was that small! :like:Yeah wow! Me neither. Must have cost a fortune given a normal one as so far out of my league that I might as well go for a personalized space rocket!
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Yup, I love that Chris Reeve knife, too. Isn't the blade tip sticking out a bit? Is it normal?!
:think: :think:
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Post by: pfrsantos on March 13, 2018, 12:37:46 PM
:cheers:
Post by: ThePeacent on March 13, 2018, 12:51:27 PM
Group shot of all of mine.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/4c0f99eac4eacf11e502ca8f3ed7c8d2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/f6a526dc08a7b9e293f04e4e31719b07.jpg)
wow! That must've been an Executive order for sure :rofl:
Post by: Reinier on March 13, 2018, 02:53:32 PM
Group shot of all of mine.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/4c0f99eac4eacf11e502ca8f3ed7c8d2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/f6a526dc08a7b9e293f04e4e31719b07.jpg)
wow! That must've been an Executive order for sure :rofl:
I like that joke. The last time I made the same joke nobody noticed :P
Post by: Justin Barylski on March 13, 2018, 09:07:21 PM
Great pic Nix, and that tool variation is quite interesting, shows that the line had quite a bit of development.My executive from Mr. Nix himself.
I must say, it is definitely not a knife I would have bought myself, but after getting one it is really growing on me. really obscure model with an interesting tool set in a small size that does pretty much everything you need it to.
Green tea, an orange and a SAK, a combo I often use. Don't have an Executive currently though, but it would be an interesting complement to my carry, hitting my usual at home uses.
Oh, and what kind of tea is it, I'd like to diversify my palate, I'm a bit stuck on China Gunpowder now, it's good but variation is the spice of life.
I believe that was Chamomile tea. I love to put a little bit of honey for a touch of sweetness. A good Green tea is hard to beat though!
Post by: Fast Bill on March 13, 2018, 09:37:05 PM
Post by: stoneshank on March 16, 2018, 02:54:45 AM
I love these! And even more so their SS cousins the Directors!Nice of you to bring out the big guns
Love the format, the fact that they offer so much more than Ambassadors by adding just a thin layer. Love the tiny blade. Love the longer file... Never can get enough of these. They're awesome in Alox and SS but look great in horn too.
Group shot of all of mine.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/4c0f99eac4eacf11e502ca8f3ed7c8d2.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180313/f6a526dc08a7b9e293f04e4e31719b07.jpg)
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