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Title: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 06, 2019, 02:33:14 PM
This month's Donation Draw isn't just gorgeous, it's a bit of good advice as well.  First off, her name is Tahara, and this Euro Beauty is every bit as elegant as that name would suggest.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Wenger-Knives/Tahara/Tahara%20%2810%29.jpg?m=1546729568)

In Hollywood women are no longer considered attractive after they reach a certain age, but for the rest of the world, there are more than enough examples to prove this is not true- Sandra Bullock, Nigella Lawson, Jane Seymour, Lucy Lawless, and now Tahara all show that beauty can persist well beyond the first fifty years.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Wenger-Knives/Tahara/Tahara%20%289%29.jpg?m=1546729569)

And, like the others, Tahara won't tell you her age, because, like the others, Tahara doesn't have a date stamp.  You can guess if you like, maybe even make an educated guess based on certain criteria, but you'd be missing the point, and never truly enjoy what an amazing beauty like this has to offer.  For example, despite being marked as a personal knife with no date stamp, Tahara also has WaffenKontrol marks to show that she has seen her fair share of action, and has come through it excellently.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Wenger-Knives/Tahara/Tahara%20%288%29.jpg?m=1546729569)

Tahara is no one's prima donna shelf queen.  She has made herself useful on many occasions- and I will admit that I obtained her from someone who described her in less positive tones, and I myself had intended to take her apart and customize her with some fancy scales.... but when she arrived I instantly fell in love with her exactly as she is, and I couldn't bear to change a thing.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Wenger-Knives/Tahara/Tahara%20%287%29.jpg?m=1546729569)

This is where I am going to end my misogynistic anthropomorphism of this beautiful knife, as it may start to get a bit insulting, weird or both.... but the fact remains that this knife is in much better shape than I was led to believe when I bought it.  It has some pitting and scratches on the handles, the very tip of the blade is broken and only partially repaired, and you will spend a lot of money in manicures if you try to get the screwdriver or can opener open by hand, but that doesn't change how spectacular this knife is.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Wenger-Knives/Tahara/Tahara%20%283%29.jpg?m=1546729565)

The can opener and awl are perfect, not broken off as many are, the screwdriver is rock solid and ready for work and the blade, while older, still has lots of life left in it.

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Wenger-Knives/Tahara/Tahara%20%2811%29.jpg?m=1546729569)

We know it is at least 59 years old, as every member here should be well aware, this style was discontinued in 1961 with the introduction of ALOX knives, so even without a date stamp we know this knife has been around for a while.  And let's face it, no one in the world is restoring an '86 Toyota Camry or 1991 Honda Civic, because the older stuff is so much nicer....

So how does this beauty become yours?  Simple- donate a minimum of $10 to the Forum Operational Fund using the big orange (https://forum.multitool.org/Themes/default/images/x-click-but21.gif) (https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=treasury) button on the right or follow this link:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=treasury

Anyone caught making a donation of $10 or more will be automatically convicted and eligible to win this sweet, sweet hum dinger of a blade.  And the screwdriver, handles, can opener and awl too!

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Wenger-Knives/Tahara/Tahara%20%2812%29.jpg?m=1546729569)

As usual, if we hit our goal of $275 this knife will find a new home- if not, I will either keep it, sell it or find some other way to give it away, because that's kind of my thing....  :facepalm:

And, if we hit the goal prior to midnight on the 15th (Forum Offset Time of course) I will add in an Early Bird prize as well- the winning of which does not discount the member from winning the big prize, so donate early!  You know, before the credit card statements from Christmas roll in and you realize how much trouble you are in!  :P

(http://gallery.multitool.org/var/resizes/Wenger-Knives/Tahara/Tahara%20%285%29.jpg?m=1546729566)

You can see the full photo spread HERE (http://gallery.multitool.org/index.php/Wenger-Knives/Tahara) in case the photos posted in this thread aren't enough, but no matter how you slice it (no pun intended) this knife is well worth having or a measly ten dollars, so what are you waiting for?  :D

Any questions?

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Nix on January 06, 2019, 03:11:09 PM
WOW.....just WOW!  :like:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Wspeed on January 06, 2019, 03:16:39 PM
She is a beauty  :dd: :like:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 06, 2019, 03:17:37 PM
 :ahhh :o :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Poncho65 on January 06, 2019, 04:23:35 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool: :like:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: kottskrapa on January 06, 2019, 05:59:47 PM
Nice!

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Jaypeebee on January 06, 2019, 06:51:36 PM
That looks fantastic!  :drool:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 06, 2019, 07:44:18 PM
I know I promised more old SOSAK knives but this one fell into ly lap and I just couldn't say no.

I hope no one minds!

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Reinier on January 06, 2019, 10:46:27 PM
I don't mind at all! This is a beauty.
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Wspeed on January 06, 2019, 11:12:37 PM
 :iagree: it’s very nice  :dd: :like:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Butch on January 07, 2019, 08:27:55 PM
 :drool: :tu: :like:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: jnoxyd on January 08, 2019, 01:01:00 PM
Nice one  :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 12, 2019, 02:27:45 PM
In the interest of full disclosure, this is going to be the last month that the Donation Draw is at $275.  With the new server and all of the upgrades we have been doing lately, starting next month the Donation Draw Goal will increase to $300 from the current $275.

So this is your last chance to get in on the Donation Draw before the price increase! 

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 13, 2019, 10:03:38 PM
Guess we won't be hitting the goal in time for the Early Bird Draw.  Bit of a surprise there, but no big deal.  :D

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Jaypeebee on January 13, 2019, 10:59:59 PM
I'm quite surprised especially with the prize on offer, but January is a tough time financially for a lot of people!
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 14, 2019, 12:27:19 PM
I'm quite surprised especially with the prize on offer, but January is a tough time financially for a lot of people!

Absolutely it is.  All donations are appreciated greatly, and especially so this time of year.  :D

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Douglas on January 15, 2019, 03:36:37 AM
Made one, and if payroll falls right I'll make another.  This beauty would make a beautiful partner for my newly acquired 1930 SI. :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 22, 2019, 09:50:13 PM
Do all of you seriously want to leave this one just hanging?   :pok:

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 22, 2019, 09:54:33 PM
Come on peeps  :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 23, 2019, 03:22:40 PM
:bump: 
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 24, 2019, 03:15:56 PM
One week to go peeps  :pok:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Wspeed on January 24, 2019, 05:06:34 PM
Made my donation  :salute:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 24, 2019, 10:28:02 PM
Way to go  W !    :like: :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 24, 2019, 10:30:39 PM
Where are all you Swiss Army Knights   ?

Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 25, 2019, 01:14:03 PM
I'm a bit surprised we aren't closer to the goal.  I would have figured this one would have been a slam dunk!

I guess the holiday bills are really getting some folks.

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: kingston73 on January 25, 2019, 05:22:36 PM
I threw in my $10 :climber:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: cranked247 on January 25, 2019, 06:48:51 PM
I'm in too. Just saw this.  :like:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on January 25, 2019, 09:53:15 PM
#MeToo  :salute:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on January 26, 2019, 12:41:00 PM
 :ahhh come on, we just need a few more!  :ahhh
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Wspeed on January 26, 2019, 12:41:54 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Mechanickal on January 26, 2019, 01:07:26 PM
:dd:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 26, 2019, 08:24:42 PM
Getting closer  :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Butch on January 27, 2019, 08:08:35 PM
 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Wspeed on January 27, 2019, 08:14:09 PM
+1 :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Douglas on January 27, 2019, 09:34:46 PM
Okay guys this one realy needs a new home.  Lets make that goal, we're less than $40 US dollars away, poney up folks  :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Douglas on January 27, 2019, 10:46:48 PM
Another $20 will cover paypal and put us over the goal.  OHHHH SOOO CLOSE.  :pok: :pok:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: AndyTiedye on January 27, 2019, 10:53:54 PM
I just put you over.

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Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 27, 2019, 10:54:07 PM
Looks like we got it done   :woohoo:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Nix on January 27, 2019, 10:55:08 PM
 :woohoo:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Douglas on January 27, 2019, 10:57:20 PM
 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
THANKS ANDY &
GOOD LUCK EVERY ONE!!
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 27, 2019, 10:59:40 PM
:woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
THANKS ANDY &
GOOD LUCK EVERY ONE!!

+1 !
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Douglas on January 27, 2019, 11:01:03 PM
Now just because Andy put us over the top dose not let you off the hook for showing Grant just how much we love this place or keep you from putting your name in the hat for that awesome SI.
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Wspeed on January 27, 2019, 11:17:47 PM
Nice one I didn’t think we were going to make it  :tu: :like:
Good luck everyone  :cheers:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Butch on January 27, 2019, 11:29:48 PM
 :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo: :woohoo:
Thanks everbudy :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 27, 2019, 11:50:09 PM
Great to see us over the goal! 

I'm sure the new owner of this beautiful knife is going to be VERY happy with it!

If not, they are more than welcome to return it!  :P

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 28, 2019, 03:50:41 PM
We may have hit the goal, but that is no reason not to donate!   :pok:

In fact, it's better to donate now as you can be sure that this draw will happen!  Now is a great time to get in on it!  Your odds of winning increase greatly when you get involved- I can honestly say that no one who has ever won a prize has done so without donating.  :D

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on January 28, 2019, 04:11:54 PM
 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Douglas on January 29, 2019, 02:58:46 AM
We may have hit the goal, but that is no reason not to donate!   :pok:

In fact, it's better to donate now as you can be sure that this draw will happen!  Now is a great time to get in on it!  Your odds of winning increase greatly when you get involved- I can honestly say that no one who has ever won a prize has done so without donating.  :D

Def

 :iagree: :iagree:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on January 30, 2019, 08:12:56 PM
Last chance for this dance!

About 24 hours left to take your chances with this excellent prize!  :D

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Exeter on February 01, 2019, 04:17:55 PM
I'm really keeping my fingers crossed for this one, a beauty of a prize, this.  :dd: Good luck to all though!  :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Douglas on February 02, 2019, 05:20:13 AM
I'm really keeping my fingers crossed for this one, a beauty of a prize, this.  :dd: Good luck to all though!  :tu:
:iagree:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Butch on February 04, 2019, 05:10:17 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Reinier on February 04, 2019, 05:53:41 PM
 :popcorn:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Douglas on February 05, 2019, 02:33:20 AM
 :whistle: :popcorn:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Grant Lamontagne on February 05, 2019, 07:36:04 PM
And the winner is....

Wessaen!

Congratulations buddy!  Send me a PM with your address and I will get this beautiful old Tahara off to you!

Def
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Reinier on February 05, 2019, 07:40:22 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Wspeed on February 05, 2019, 07:44:47 PM
Congratulations Wessaen  :cheers: :like:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Jaypeebee on February 05, 2019, 07:53:21 PM
 :iagree:

Congrats..... :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: SteveC on February 05, 2019, 08:01:18 PM
Congrats Wessaen  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Nix on February 05, 2019, 08:12:22 PM
Congrats, Wessaen  :cheers: :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: glenfiddich1983 on February 05, 2019, 08:43:04 PM
Congrats! :cheers:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Butch on February 05, 2019, 09:12:22 PM
 :2tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: cranked247 on February 05, 2019, 09:49:56 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: kottskrapa on February 06, 2019, 10:56:20 AM
Congratulations!

[It's not failure if you learn something from it]

Title: Re: January 2019 Donation Draw- Never ask a beauty her age
Post by: Wessaen on February 07, 2019, 04:50:11 AM
Thanks all, sorry about the delay, I've been in the midst of moving upstate/starting a new job.

-Wes