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Title: Name This SAK
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 14, 2012, 09:26:53 PM

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=2155)

Back in November Ibach put together the New Alox configuration (http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Victorinox+Long+Rancher) above.  You might think of it as a Pioneer Rancher with a Marlinspike/Sacking-Needle instead of the Reamer, or you might think of it as a First-Mate without the saw; or maybe some other way. 

This knife needs a good name.  Maybe we can use this thread to create a shortlist and then have a poll, or just figure it all out here. 

Since most of the Marlinpike models are named for the Marine industry, it might be cool to think of this one as having a Sacking-Needle and naming it for the agricultural farming industry... the fact that it is Aqua in color is just more SAK naming irony, but only makes sense because all the Marine models were red.  Anyway just some thoughts.

Let it rip, maybe I can come up with a prize for the person that comes up with a good name, on top of the fact that the name will be crowned as official on SAKwiki.  I reserve the right to be final arbitarator if required; don't worry I won't be around forever to defend the name.  :D

 :sak:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: dks on January 14, 2012, 09:32:02 PM

Modified congress!!
 :rofl:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 14, 2012, 09:44:26 PM

First name that popped into my head was Brian. It'd be nice to see some tools get real names  :D

Other than that pruner blade with "seed planter/threading needle" knife and beer opener makes me think about someone growing their own veg.

How about Propagator

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 14, 2012, 10:02:42 PM

That pruner blade might be good for ropes too though  :think:

Docker or almost sneaking a real name in Stevedore  :D :D

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: Syph007 on January 14, 2012, 10:14:48 PM

The pioneer with the marlin spike instead of the awl, was just called the sea pioneer.  So to have the pruner blade on instead of the can opener, I'd probably just refer to it as a sea rancher.  Maybe a sea rancher raises sea cattle?   :D

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: JRAmmon on January 14, 2012, 10:15:58 PM

I can fix that: You have my selections via an email...  :tu:
If you need me to post, let me know!!!
OK, here are a few:

Marlinspike Reaper (cryptic right? ha ha)
Prairie Rancher
Agri-Rancher (Agricola being Latin for farmer)
Plains Spike
Stockman
Vaquero !
Marlinspike Wrangler
Wrangler
Cattleman
Cowpuncher
Cowhand
Agronomist !
FarmHand
Range Rider (goofy at best)
Pioneer Wrangler (nice but this is not very Pioneer like, worth a shot)

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AHB on January 14, 2012, 10:30:55 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 14, 2012, 09:44:26 PM

First name that popped into my head was Brian.

Henceforth it shall be known as Brian..  :B:  :D

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 14, 2012, 10:33:57 PM

Quote from: AHB on January 14, 2012, 10:30:55 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 14, 2012, 09:44:26 PM

First name that popped into my head was Brian.

Henceforth it shall be known as Brian..  :B:  :D

Glad you agree mate  :D

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AHB on January 14, 2012, 10:37:14 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 14, 2012, 10:33:57 PM

Quote from: AHB on January 14, 2012, 10:30:55 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 14, 2012, 09:44:26 PM

First name that popped into my head was Brian.

Henceforth it shall be known as Brian..  :B:  :D

Glad you agree mate  :D

It just feels right, you know..(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/smileys/_hatsoff__by_LeoLeonardo.gif)

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 14, 2012, 10:40:00 PM

Or ... get ready for this ....


SEW SACK!! (SOSAK)

 :D :D :D

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: 5hif7y on January 14, 2012, 10:42:47 PM

Quote from: JRAmmon on January 14, 2012, 10:15:58 PM

I can fix that: You have my selections via an email...  :tu:
If you need me to post, let me know!!!
OK, here are a few:

Marlinspike Reaper (cryptic right? ha ha)
Prairie Rancher
Agri-Rancher (Agricola being Latin for farmer)
Plains Spike
Stockman
Vaquero !
Marlinspike Wrangler
Wrangler
Cattleman
Cowpuncher
Cowhand
Agronomist !
FarmHand
Range Rider (goofy at best)
Pioneer Wrangler (nice but this is not very Pioneer like, worth a shot)

i like the name farmhand  :tu: i dont no why but it sounds like a SAK to me

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 14, 2012, 10:44:24 PM

Quote from: 5hif7y on January 14, 2012, 10:42:47 PM

Quote from: JRAmmon on January 14, 2012, 10:15:58 PM

I can fix that: You have my selections via an email...  :tu:
If you need me to post, let me know!!!
OK, here are a few:

Marlinspike Reaper (cryptic right? ha ha)
Prairie Rancher
Agri-Rancher (Agricola being Latin for farmer)
Plains Spike
Stockman
Vaquero !
Marlinspike Wrangler
Wrangler
Cattleman
Cowpuncher
Cowhand
Agronomist !
FarmHand
Range Rider (goofy at best)
Pioneer Wrangler (nice but this is not very Pioneer like, worth a shot)

i like the name farmhand  :tu: i dont no why but it sounds like a SAK to me

Brian the Farmhand  :think:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: jan. on January 14, 2012, 10:46:25 PM

          Just an short name.

          Victorinox MILLER

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: user24 on January 14, 2012, 11:16:52 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 14, 2012, 10:40:00 PM

Or ... get ready for this ....


SEW SACK!! (SOSAK)

 :D :D :D

 :tu: Nice!

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 14, 2012, 11:40:43 PM

Quote from: AHB on January 14, 2012, 10:37:14 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 14, 2012, 10:33:57 PM

Quote from: AHB on January 14, 2012, 10:30:55 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 14, 2012, 09:44:26 PM

First name that popped into my head was Brian.

Henceforth it shall be known as Brian..  :B:  :D

Glad you agree mate  :D

It just feels right, you know..(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/smileys/_hatsoff__by_LeoLeonardo.gif)

Sorry I'll just say right now that this is not going to work, because it would have to look just like some other famous SAK in order to be worthy of the name Brian.  Since this is not the case we're going to have to just move on.  You get 4/5 for clever though; maybe we can have a prize for that as well.

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 14, 2012, 11:48:29 PM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on January 14, 2012, 11:40:43 PM

Quote from: AHB on January 14, 2012, 10:37:14 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 14, 2012, 10:33:57 PM

Quote from: AHB on January 14, 2012, 10:30:55 PM

Quote from: 50ft-trad on January 14, 2012, 09:44:26 PM

First name that popped into my head was Brian.

Henceforth it shall be known as Brian..  :B:  :D

Glad you agree mate  :D

It just feels right, you know..(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn153/NKB_Pocket_Tools/smileys/_hatsoff__by_LeoLeonardo.gif)

Sorry I'll just say right now that this is not going to work, because it would have to look just like some other famous SAK in order to be worthy of the name Brian.  Since this is not the case we're going to have to just move on.  You get 4/5 for clever though; maybe we can have a prize for that as well.

If Brian didn't prove popular enough I was going to suggest Dave .... but somehow I don't think I'm going to get much milage out of that one either

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 15, 2012, 12:23:35 AM

How come no one complained that the color was quite off on the image?

I think this one is more accurate, but I'll go view it on a few more computers.

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=2156)

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: armèe-suisse on January 15, 2012, 01:04:51 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on January 14, 2012, 10:14:48 PM

The pioneer with the marlin spike instead of the awl, was just called the sea pioneer.  So to have the pruner blade on instead of the can opener, I'd probably just refer to it as a sea rancher.  Maybe a sea rancher raises sea cattle?   :D

+1, Sea Rancher  :tu:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: jazzbass on January 15, 2012, 04:03:42 AM

Most of the *real* Victorinox names for the marlinspike knives are positions in a ship's company - Seaman, Sailor, Midshipman, First Mate. IMO, this should follow the pattern. My suggestion would be Bosun (Boatswain). This was the person on the ship in charge of all the rigging - IOW, one of the ones who'd use the marlinespike the most.

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: ColoSwiss on January 15, 2012, 04:34:07 AM

Since its green, how about Marine, which can have several naval connotations.

Karl

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: ?eter on January 15, 2012, 08:26:37 AM

Quote from: Syph007 on January 14, 2012, 10:14:48 PM

...Maybe a sea rancher raises sea cattle?   :D

A 'sea-cow' is the Afrikaans name for a hippopotamus, so I think hippo-farmer sounds good.  But what i'd really like to call this on is MINE. It's a pity that marlinspike alox is so rare that no-one dare buy one as a user.

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: MirrorEdge on January 15, 2012, 05:45:24 PM

Victorinox First Mate JR

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 15, 2012, 06:48:29 PM

So far I've put these on the short-list; keep the ideals coming.

Boatswain (Bosun)  (unlicenced member, but master of the Marlinspike, with varying duties a SAK is appropriate so...)
FarmHand           (got a couple nods)
Marine             (maybe two generic, an to widely associated with the more tactical image these days)
Marine Cutter      (I added this to kind of narrow the definition of Marine)
Prairie Rancher    (I like this one if we stay away from Marine)
Sea Rancher        (not crazy about it, but it got a couple nods)

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AHB on January 15, 2012, 06:51:04 PM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on January 15, 2012, 06:48:29 PM

So far I've put these on the short-list; keep the ideals coming.

Boatswain (Bosun)  (unlicenced member, but master of the Marlinspike, with varying duties a SAK is appropriate so...)
FarmHand           (got a couple nods)
Marine             (maybe two generic, an to widely associated with the more tactical image these days)
Marine Cutter      (I added this to kind of narrow the definition of Marine)
Prairie Rancher    (I like this one if we stay away from Marine)
Sea Rancher        (not crazy about it, but it got a couple nods)
Brian            (cause no matter what happens, that's what we'll call it)

Fixed..  ;) :D

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AimlessWanderer on January 15, 2012, 07:03:53 PM

Quote from: AHB on January 15, 2012, 06:51:04 PM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on January 15, 2012, 06:48:29 PM

So far I've put these on the short-list; keep the ideals coming.

Boatswain (Bosun)  (unlicenced member, but master of the Marlinspike, with varying duties a SAK is appropriate so...)
FarmHand           (got a couple nods)
Marine             (maybe two generic, an to widely associated with the more tactical image these days)
Marine Cutter      (I added this to kind of narrow the definition of Marine)
Prairie Rancher    (I like this one if we stay away from Marine)
Sea Rancher        (not crazy about it, but it got a couple nods)
Brian            (cause no matter what happens, that's what we'll call it)

Fixed..  ;) :D

 :rofl:


 :salute:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: Gareth on January 15, 2012, 07:36:49 PM

I can't believe I'm the first one to say; Master Mate.

 :angel:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: Donald on January 15, 2012, 08:16:09 PM

Marlin Rancher.  :pok:

?eter, I bought a First Mate NB, luckily for a more or less reasonable price and I USE it. :D I actually do not generally carry it but the blades have been honed to an extremely sharp convex on a leather strop. I use it mainly in adjusting knots. Many of these models are expensive enough though to discourage use. Of course they are still a pleasure to use, but discourage it because of the risk of loss and diminution of value. If I can get a less expensive silver alox or whatever version and keep the colorful version pristine, I would, but since I cannot get a duplicate in function as a user, want to use what I have. My First Mate is actually a silver alox one, regular Vic shield, without keyring.

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 15, 2012, 09:42:49 PM

Quote from: AHB on January 15, 2012, 06:51:04 PM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on January 15, 2012, 06:48:29 PM

So far I've put these on the short-list; keep the ideals coming.

Boatswain (Bosun)  (unlicenced member, but master of the Marlinspike, with varying duties a SAK is appropriate so...)
FarmHand           (got a couple nods)
Marine             (maybe two generic, an to widely associated with the more tactical image these days)
Marine Cutter      (I added this to kind of narrow the definition of Marine)
Prairie Rancher    (I like this one if we stay away from Marine)
Sea Rancher        (not crazy about it, but it got a couple nods)
Brian            (cause no matter what happens, that's what we'll call it)

Fixed..  ;) :D

No Broken!  ... the list is supposed to be alphabetical  :twak:.   :rofl:

Quote from: Gareth on January 15, 2012, 07:36:49 PM

I can't believe I'm the first one to say; Master Mate.

Just a little to late here, maybe Vic whould have used this on originally; the rank is retired so I think maybe not the best for this new SAK, and it sort of conflicts with the other ranks that are already covered I think.


ps... thanks to the Mod that fixed the image in the OP.

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: jazzbass on January 15, 2012, 10:15:31 PM

Other nautical names:

Quartermaster - In the US Navy, the quartermaster is a position responsible for the ship's navigation and maintenance of nautical charts and maps. Aboard merchant ships, the term quartermaster usually refers to the Able Seamen assigned to bridge watches.

Seafarer -  variant of Seaman that is gender neutral

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: victor7000 on January 15, 2012, 10:25:39 PM

hmmmm .... how about  ICanFixThat  ?   :pok:  :D

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: JRAmmon on January 15, 2012, 10:27:20 PM

Since most of the Marlinpike models are named for the Marine industry, it might be cool to think of this one as having a Sacking-Needle and naming it for the agricultural farming industry... the fact that it is Aqua in color is just more SAK naming irony, but only makes sense because all the Marine models were red.  Anyway just some thoughts.

I still like the idea of a Prairie Rancher, etc! An agricultural theme seems to fit this knife. A "sacking needle" (aka marlinspike) is a common use item in an agricultural setting.

I will go and hide now... thank you

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 15, 2012, 10:42:32 PM

Quote from: JRAmmon on January 15, 2012, 10:27:20 PM

Since most of the Marlinpike models are named for the Marine industry, it might be cool to think of this one as having a Sacking-Needle and naming it for the agricultural farming industry... the fact that it is Aqua in color is just more SAK naming irony, but only makes sense because all the Marine models were red.  Anyway just some thoughts.

I still like the idea of a Prairie Rancher, etc! An agricultural theme seems to fit this knife. A "sacking needle" (aka marlinspike) is a common use item in an agricultural setting.

I will go and hide now... thank you

Actually I agree with you, did you see 'Prairie Rancher' made the short list.  There is a strong case for 'Boatswain' as well though; besides those already stated, I think we need a SAK with a more sophisticated name like this, but maybe this model is not the Mr. Sophisticate I'm lookin' for.

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: Syph007 on January 15, 2012, 10:53:25 PM

Coxswain! lol

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: jerseydevil on January 16, 2012, 02:28:42 AM

Both Boatswain and Prairie Rancher sound like names a SAK should have. One I could think of is Homesteader, a bit of pioneering farming/ranching that is very much a DIY affair.

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 05, 2012, 06:51:02 PM

OK This Thread did seem to get much steam so here are the finalists:

• Brian
• Boatswain (Bosun)  (unlicenced member, but master of the Marlinspike, with varying duties a SAK
• Prairie Rancher    (I like this one if we stay away from Marine)
  

The winner will be indoctrinated into SAKwiki this week.

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AimlessWanderer on February 05, 2012, 07:22:26 PM

:nanadance:   :nanadance:   :nanadance:   :nanadance:

!!! BRIAN !!!

:woohoo: :woohoo:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AHB on February 05, 2012, 07:25:47 PM

All Hail Brian..    :salute: :salute:

 :woohoo:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: Gareth on February 05, 2012, 07:32:45 PM

Monty Python's Life of Brian - I shall release Brian (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lc86JUAwwg#)

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AHB on February 05, 2012, 08:00:36 PM

I actually thought about writing "All hail Bwian" but it didn't seem appropriate.. :hatsoff:

 ;) :D

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: nsa-x-file on February 06, 2012, 04:18:00 AM

Sea Rancher.  :salute:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: jazzbass on February 07, 2012, 01:34:00 AM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on February 05, 2012, 06:51:02 PM

OK This Thread did seem to get much steam so here are the finalists:

• Brian
• Boatswain (Bosun)  (unlicenced member, but master of the Marlinspike, with varying duties a SAK
• Prairie Rancher    (I like this one if we stay away from Marine)
  

The winner will be indoctrinated into SAKwiki this week.

I still like Boatswain, as I like consistency with the whole Nautical theme of the Marlinspike knives. Quartermaster is another good nautical name, FWIW.

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AHB on February 08, 2012, 08:24:25 PM

Looks like Brian is the winner with 2 votes..  :D :D Good work 50ft-trad/one L..  :cheers:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: nsa-x-file on February 08, 2012, 08:51:09 PM

Quote from: AHB on February 08, 2012, 08:24:25 PM

Looks like Brian is the winner with 2 votes..  :D :D Good work 50ft-trad/one L..  :cheers:

Sea Rancher had three votes did it not?  :pok:

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: AHB on February 08, 2012, 10:44:11 PM

Quote from: nsa-x-file on February 08, 2012, 08:51:09 PM

Sea Rancher had three votes did it not?  :pok:

Quote from: ICanFixThat on January 15, 2012, 06:48:29 PM

Brian            (cause no matter what happens, that's what we'll call it)

:D :D

Title: Re: Name This SAK
Post by: nsa-x-file on February 09, 2012, 10:18:40 AM

Quote from: AHB on February 08, 2012, 10:44:11 PM

Quote from: nsa-x-file on February 08, 2012, 08:51:09 PM

Sea Rancher had three votes did it not?  :pok:

Quote from: ICanFixThat on January 15, 2012, 06:48:29 PM

Brian            (cause no matter what happens, that's what we'll call it)

:D :D

 :ahhh     :rofl:

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