BIJOU

Sidhartha · **on:** June 13, 2009, 12:55:48 AM

they just arrived today.. first i thought they where calssics but noticed de lack of key ring, and then i started to search about it and i found the model name is bijou, its just a classic without the key ring. a realy compact knife and a strange felling of the missing keyring

hope u like em

cliosguy · **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2009, 01:00:40 AM

nice

more pics please

Sidhartha · **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2009, 01:15:55 AM

more pictures

the old one wiht screw in scissors and nail cleaner tip

and the youg one with screwdirver tip

im thinking about changing sacles or polish them... i dont know

any recomendation? or mabye some custom wood scales

Gareth · **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2009, 01:25:12 AM

Just to complete the set mine has the screw in the scissors and the SD tip on the file.

I can understand why they don't do these anymore, IMO the natural home of the 58mm in on your keyring. Mine lives in a little personal kit that I carry most of the time but it never sees much use.

A quick fix for the scales is a good rub with Brasso metal polish, it'll bring back the shine but won't remove the big scratches.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2009, 09:32:16 AM

I think I'd miss the keyring too much too $:-\$

Fine collection piece though

nuphoria · **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2009, 12:14:10 PM

Very cute... but yes, not for users due to the lack of ring!

Benner · **Reply #6 on:** June 13, 2009, 06:44:05 PM

I don't like carrying them on my keys mainly due to work, so when I carry a 58mm (which is becoming more and more common) I always pocket carry so the lack of keyring is no probs for me.

Sidhartha · **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2009, 03:48:56 AM

well i dont thinks using this babies, i have no problems wiht the lack of key ring but i dont want to loose them or damage. thats why a swisslite is always ready in a tiny pouch on my keys

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #8 on:** June 14, 2009, 09:20:41 AM

Quote from: Sidhartha on June 14, 2009, 03:48:56 AM

well i dont thinks using this babies, i have no problems wiht the lack of key ring but i dont want to loose them or damage. thats why a swisslite is always ready in a tiny pouch on my keys

Good idea

And it'll prevent the scales getting scratched too

Benner · **Reply #9 on:** June 14, 2009, 01:13:58 PM

Seems a real shame to not use something due to the worry of loosing it though. $:-\$ I'd personally sooner run the risk of losing it than to just leave it in a drawer unused for the rest of it's life.

But that is just my opinion is is probably an unpopular one.

Gareth · **Reply #10 on:** June 14, 2009, 01:18:26 PM

Mine does get carried. I just forget it's there.

Neil · **Reply #11 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:07:41 AM

Quote from: Benner on June 14, 2009, 01:13:58 PM

Seems a real shame to not use something due to the worry of loosing it though. $:-\$ I'd personally sooner run the risk of losing it than to just leave it in a drawer unused for the rest of it's life.

But that is just my opinion is is probably an unpopular one.

Wait until you get your first silver SAK and then we'll let you judge

Actualy I have been know to carry a silver 74mm .... and it felt good

Quote from: Gareth on June 14, 2009, 01:18:26 PM

Mine does get carried. I just forget it's there.

You need to get one of them tins from M&S and do a green version now

Benner · **Reply #12 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:09:07 AM

Quote from: Neil on June 15, 2009, 12:07:41 AM

Quote from: Benner on June 14, 2009, 01:13:58 PM
Seems a real shame to not use something due to the worry of loosing it though. $:-\$ I'd personally sooner run the risk of losing it than to just leave it in a drawer unused for the rest of it's life.

But that is just my opinion is is probably an unpopular one.

Wait until you get your first silver SAK and then we'll let you judge Actualy I have been know to carry a silver 74mm .... and it felt good

Quote from: Gareth on June 14, 2009, 01:18:26 PM
Mine does get carried. I just forget it's there.

You need to get one of them tins from M&S and do a green version now

Do you honestly think I'd get a silver SAK and not carry it?

I don't do drawer queens.

Neil · **Reply #13 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:13:01 AM

Quote from: Benner on June 15, 2009, 12:09:07 AM

Do you honestly think I'd get a silver SAK and not carry it? I don't do drawer queens.

What if it was a really tarty bling one (like a Mappin & Webb) without a mark on it?

remember silver scratches easily

Benner · **Reply #14 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:18:35 AM

Quote from: Neil on June 15, 2009, 12:13:01 AM

Quote from: Benner on June 15, 2009, 12:09:07 AM
Do you honestly think I'd get a silver SAK and not carry it? I don't do drawer queens.

What if it was a really tarty bling one (like a Mappin & Webb) without a mark on it? remember silver scratches easily

It would still get carried and used I'm afraid, just the same as all the others. In fact, if it was a particularly nice one, it would see more use than any of my others as I'd want to carry it more.

I'm odd and actually like signs of use and carry and just don't like to see things going unused.

Neil · **Reply #15 on:** June 15, 2009, 12:21:19 AM

Quote from: Benner on June 15, 2009, 12:18:35 AM

Quote from: Neil on June 15, 2009, 12:13:01 AM
Quote from: Benner on June 15, 2009, 12:09:07 AM
Do you honestly think I'd get a silver SAK and not carry it? I don't do drawer queens.

What if it was a really tarty bling one (like a Mappin & Webb) without a mark on it? remember silver scratches easily

It would still get carried and used I'm afraid, just the same as all the others. In fact, if it was a particularly nice one, it would see more use than any of my others as I'd want to carry it more.

I'm odd and actually like signs of use and carry and just don't like to see things going unused.