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Zag · **on:** April 01, 2011, 08:36:29 PM

... the difference between a regular red Farmer and the limited edition "Dark" red Farmer is nowhere to be seen

I have seen more color difference between 2 "regular" red SAK... $:-\$

Threeme2189 · **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2011, 08:44:57 PM

well, it is a *bit* darker...but that's not "dark red".

Gareth · **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2011, 11:27:09 PM

There's not much difference is there. $:-\$

nuphoria · **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2011, 11:28:57 PM

Not much that I can see either.

victor7000 · **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2011, 11:59:12 PM

It seems there are some differences between the regular red farmers. If I compare my regular with the "dark red" I can see a difference.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #5 on:** April 02, 2011, 03:31:40 AM

Here is some Red Alox. The one in the center is the new numbered Farmer. The darker shade is subtle compared to recent alox, but I'll add nicely subtly darker!

Quite a difference compared to some older Alox.

old 84mm - Swiss-Cross Farmer - New Red Alox numbered Farmer - 2009 Red Cadet - My EDC Pioneer + scissors

alelser · **Reply #6 on:** April 02, 2011, 03:38:16 AM

I honestly cannot tell the difference between the red on the three on the right. The Farmer 2nd from the right looks more orange. Actually, even the Omega watch opener knife looks the same shade as the other 3.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #7 on:** April 02, 2011, 03:52:08 AM

Yes it's sutble as I said, but I like it. There is a slight batch difference in many of the Alox runs, so you may be able to find an even closer match. In any case it's a red Farmer with Victorinox sheild, so the special aspect of it is really the numbered blade and that it's production is known to be in 2011 which might be nice for special events this year.

Not all Swiss-Cross alox is so orange also, just the really well ripened ones.

alelser · **Reply #8 on:** April 02, 2011, 05:26:39 AM

Ripened! I like it!

I think what is really neat about it is that in all likelihood another run like it will never happen. Even if another dark red alox Farmer is done, I'm thinking the color will actually be deeper and this one will prove even more special.

-Al-

HawkeyX · **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2011, 07:06:20 AM

Quote from: victor7000 on April 01, 2011, 11:59:12 PM

It seems there are some differences between the regular red farmers. If I compare my regular with the "dark red" I can see a difference.

(Image removed from quote.)

Difference is quite obvious in these images I think. Its certainly not massively different, but a good few shades.

Cyclone82 · **Reply #10 on:** April 02, 2011, 07:30:22 AM

AHB · **Reply #11 on:** April 02, 2011, 08:21:55 AM

Clever sales trick..

Cyclone82 · **Reply #12 on:** April 02, 2011, 09:45:23 AM

Certainly looks the same. I was expecting a maroon or cherry red.

nsa-x-file · **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2011, 09:55:55 AM

I can see a difference. Side by side with my other Farmers its very clear to me.
I'm looking forward to the other colours soon as well.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #14 on:** April 03, 2011, 01:39:09 AM

Ok,

Where did the numbered Red Farmers come from? I'm missing that one

I have the old style cross with no keyring and the standard red Farmer, but not the numbered Dark Red one...

Are they coming to a Catman near us?

Bladester · **Reply #15 on:** April 03, 2011, 04:46:27 AM

Quote from: nsa-x-file on April 02, 2011, 09:55:55 AM

I'm looking forward to the other colours soon as well.

I seem to have missed something. Who is selling the red numbered Farmers? And, other colors are coming?? I guess I missed the memo...

--Larry

njfist · **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2011, 09:42:34 PM

yes, i was wondering the same thing...where did they come from?

nsa-x-file · **Reply #17 on:** April 04, 2011, 01:24:37 PM

You both should check out SwissBianco (website, facebook, youtube)
Roger has lots of new alox planned this year.
His new alox Bushcrafter and Lumberjack are still available.
There is lots of info out there on other sites if you look.

Bladester · **Reply #18 on:** April 04, 2011, 06:43:51 PM

Thanks. I do get Roger's newsletter and have both silver Alox Bushcrafter and Lumberjack on the way. I was just surprised that forum members already had received the dark red Farmers and I hadn't even heard about them. Must be slipping.

--Larry

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