Got my Farmer

hawkchucker · **on:** May 23, 2007, 02:31:01 AM

WEEEEEE. This thing is great. I really fought trying this, but I am glad I got the trade from Inkster. My old Soldier has served me for a long time and I am sad to see it go. I feel that this Vic is absolutely perfect for anything in the woods that pops up. It is light, and seems that it is very stout. Surprisingly I found that the knife blade is a whole lot thicker than the old soldier. and there is absolutly no side play in it. I just cant wait till this weekend to try it out for real.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2007, 02:40:42 AM

I realize you are referring to the other one as a "soldier" because it served you well, but there is actually a Victorinox model called the "Soldier" and it's very much different from the old Spartan you had. In fact, the Spartan is actually descended from the original Officer's Knife.

But, as long as you are happy with it, that's the bottom line! Welcome to the ALOX club! Check out some of the ALOX articles on www.SOSAKOnline.com for some cool info on your Farmer, the real Soldier model and many others!

Def

J-sews · **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2007, 02:57:37 AM

Congrats hawkchucker!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2007, 08:43:33 AM

Cogratulations mate, the farmer is in my opinion the finest sak made :grin:

plowboy · **Reply #4 on:** May 24, 2007, 07:47:32 PM

Congrats from here on the farm. Every farm has to have a farmer. I know the Vic Farmer will serve you well.

Plowboy.

NutSAK · **Reply #5 on:** May 31, 2007, 12:55:30 AM

Quote from: micky d on May 23, 2007, 08:43:33 AM

Cogratulations mate, the farmer is in my opinion the finest sak made :grin:

It's one of my favorites, but I can't call it perfect until the keyring loop has been ground off.

hawkchucker · **Reply #6 on:** May 31, 2007, 01:08:20 AM

Ya know Nutsak that ring has not been a issue yet. I have read from others how it gets in the way, but I find it non obtrusive. Not to mention I actually have been using it. But anyway I am absolutely sold on this knife and its entire platform.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #7 on:** May 31, 2007, 01:16:12 AM

I don't have a problem with the keyring either. It's nice to see that I'm not the only one!

There's a couple of other three layer ALOX SAKs you can look for too- the Pioneer Harvester and the Electrician Plus. They are pretty well the same but the Harvester has a hawksbill shaped pruning blade and the Electrician Plus (not to be confused with the Electrician) has an electrician's blade on it. I like them all...

Def

WhichDawg · **Reply #8 on:** November 23, 2007, 01:06:15 PM

some place we all know "something Zon! (hint hint) has the red farmer special addition on sale today! (only)

Anthony · **Reply #9 on:** November 23, 2007, 06:06:40 PM

I've been debating whether or not to order a Farmer from edcdepot using that Thanksgiving Day sale discount...It seems absolutely no one ever has one for sale or trade (and with good reason I suspect).

The Soldier model I own is great, but the added saw would make it even better since Vic saws are the best.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #10 on:** November 23, 2007, 06:12:12 PM

Even if you aren't a fan of the saw, the extra third layer improves the feel of the knife in your hand. I'd suggest grabbing one sooner rather than later to avoid the inevitable kicking of yourself for not having gotten it sooner!

In case you need some further motivation....

Farmer's Almanac

SOSAK HITMan- Mission Profile

SAK Of The Month, December 2006

Def

Benner · **Reply #11 on:** November 23, 2007, 06:45:57 PM

Is there an ALOX with more layers than the farmer?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #12 on:** November 23, 2007, 11:23:28 PM

Nope- there are three ALOX models with three layers though and I like them all because of the extra comfort. The Farmer, the Pioneer Harvester and the Electrician Plus all have three layers and the third (center) layer in all of them is the wood saw.

Def

Leatherman123 · **Reply #13 on:** November 23, 2007, 11:53:32 PM

Do you think Tim has any of the electricians?

Benner · **Reply #14 on:** November 23, 2007, 11:54:40 PM

Quote from: Leatherman123 on November 23, 2007, 11:53:32 PM

Do you think Tim has any of the electricians?

Shoot him an email. If he hasn't got any he may be able to get some.

Anthony · **Reply #15 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:41:44 AM

Alright, I ordered one from edcdepot.com

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #16 on:** November 24, 2007, 04:56:26 AM

Quote from: Corrugated on November 24, 2007, 04:41:44 AM

Alright, I ordered one from edcdepot.com

You'll be glad you did,and once you've used it a while you'll wonder why you waited so long.

Benner · **Reply #17 on:** November 24, 2007, 02:45:55 PM

Quote from: Defender on November 23, 2007, 06:12:12 PM

Even if you aren't a fan of the saw, the extra third layer improves the feel of the knife in your hand. I'd suggest grabbing one sooner rather than later to avoid the inevitable kicking of yourself for not having gotten it sooner!

Def

I know what you mean about the third layer feeling nicer. I use my Mechanic a lot as it has a good range of tools but also because of how it feels holding it.

I have to say though I am not a big saw user so would not buy it for the saw, but for it having the extra layer. If it had a file instead of a saw I'd buy one tomorrow!

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #18 on:** November 24, 2007, 02:58:43 PM

Remember that the ALOX models have a thinner profile since the ALOX scale is the liner, rather than the cellidor models that need a liner and scale. This makes the Soldier fairly thin, and while I don't mind the smaller size, the third layer really does make a difference.

Def

CQC-7 · **Reply #19 on:** November 24, 2007, 03:41:37 PM

Quote from: Benner on November 24, 2007, 02:45:55 PM

Quote from: Defender on November 23, 2007, 06:12:12 PM
Even if you aren't a fan of the saw, the extra third layer improves the feel of the knife in your hand. I'd suggest grabbing one sooner rather than later to avoid the inevitable kicking of yourself for not having gotten it sooner!

Def

I know what you mean about the third layer feeling nicer. I use my Mechanic a lot as it has a good range of tools but also because of how it feels holding it.

I have to say though I am not a big saw user so would not buy it for the saw, but for it having the extra layer. If it had a file instead of a saw I'd buy one tomorrow!

I would really like to see an Alox model with a file and a phillips head as well. Many people overlook the usefulness of a file. People that go fishing a lot use files to sharpen hooks and it puzzles me that more Vic pocket knife models do not have files.

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