Greetings from the frozen north (Sweden)

Northern Geek · **on:** January 09, 2012, 12:32:19 PM

Hi guys and gals!

I've been lurking this site for a few weeks now so I figured I ought to actually register and say hi as well.

Let's start with a short back-story. My girlfriend tends tends to call me obsessive when it comes to my interest and I'm sure she's got a valid point there. I tend to get intensely interested in something and basically spend all my waking time thinking about/researching the subject in question. This usually lasts a few weeks/months until something else snatches away attention and I'll basically drop the last thing. It tends to leave me with a lighter wallet but at least I end up knowing a lot more about whatever it is so it's not all bad.

It usually tend to be things I've had a previous interest in however and the current flavour of the month is Victorinox knives. I've liked them since I was a kid and had some crummy knock-off pocket knife. I did get a Swisschamp for christmas many years ago though and loved it until it got stolen at a festival a few years back.

Since then (well it actually took me a while to buy a new one for some reason) I've made do with a Climber. Until my interested focused it's beam on the knives again that is.. After that I've been pouring over any bits of interesting info I've been able to find, for instance searching your Swiss forum day and night for interesting threads regarding different knives and making mental notes of reputable sellers (Felinevet, RotoKid and Central Valley Wholesale seems to have risen to the top).

I had no there even was a mod scene around the SAK's and such a simple thing as switching scales hadn't even occured to me. But.. Now I've already bought a few plus scales for my climber from RotoKid and picked up a pen, mini screwdriver and a pin for it.

(Now if it'd only have the hook with the nailfile from the Compact..)

Couldn't stop myself from ordering a Compact and a Rambler either.. and an pink alox Classic for my girl friend (who's soo tired of hearing me rant aobut SAK's.. poor thing). I've basically been trying to find a small enough knife for urban EDC before getting something bigger. (I did pick up a Swisstool on a 70% sale after christmas as well..)

I do see a lot more spending in the future though.. poor wallet.. I've got my sights on a Cybertool 34, a OH Trekker/Forester and probably a new Swisschamp down the line..

Anyway, I just thought I'd say hi before going back to lurking the Swiss forum again.

Zed · **Reply #1 on:** January 09, 2012, 12:38:56 PM

Welcome mate you have come to the right place

edcgear · **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2012, 12:42:44 PM

Welcome to the MTO!

MultiMat · **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2012, 01:45:10 PM

G'day & welcome man from the north

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Swisstool + SAKs

sounds like you need a Spirit

Northern Geek · **Reply #4 on:** January 09, 2012, 03:47:55 PM

Thanks for the welcome guys

And.. stop it with the temptations already..

Tbh I'd rather have a Spirit than a regular Swisstool but considering it was discounted from around 1000 sek (about 144 usd) to 300 sek (43 usd) I figured it'd be a no brainer.

Can't really justify the cost of a Sprit now though, and I'm sure I'd never hear the end of it from my girlfriend..

badwolf · **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2012, 08:10:30 PM

Hello and welcome

keep an eye on the trade section, I'm sure you'll grab a bargain sooner or later. Members here are very friendly and more than willing to work some sort of deal

dks · **Reply #6 on:** January 09, 2012, 08:32:48 PM

We love Mora here !!!

5hif7y · **Reply #7 on:** January 09, 2012, 08:34:48 PM

hello welcome and enjoy your stay

AHB · **Reply #8 on:** January 09, 2012, 08:34:55 PM

Good to have you here NG, we really need more Scandinavians..

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #9 on:** January 09, 2012, 09:00:45 PM

Welcome! If you like the size of a SwissChamp, the Cybertool 41 is essentially the same size with MORE TOOLS than the CT 34

Northern Geek · **Reply #10 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:07:08 PM

Cheers guys

And the CT 41, yeah, I have been considering that one as well..

It's too bad it seems to have been discontinued though.

Sure it's still available here and there but it's not quite as common any more.

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #11 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:15:59 PM

Quick! It's collectible!

Northern Geek · **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2012, 11:54:57 PM

You're so not helping!

Still want a Champ as well.. but having both a CT41 and a Champ might be a tad redundant (and yes.. I do realize what kind of crowd I'm talking to here.. :rofl) so I might just "settle" for a champ.. (for now..

)

But then again.. yeah, the CT41 might run out.. maybe I should get one before it's too late..

Medic82 · **Reply #13 on:** January 10, 2012, 12:57:05 AM

Quote from: AHB on January 09, 2012, 08:34:55 PM

Good to have you here NG, we really need more Scandinavians..

Noooooo! I like beeing special!

Velkommen skal du være nabo

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Mr. Whippy · **Reply #14 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:24:11 AM

Quote from: Medic82 on January 10, 2012, 12:57:05 AM

Quote from: AHB on January 09, 2012, 08:34:55 PM
Good to have you here NG, we really need more Scandinavians..

Noooooo! I like beeing special!

Velkommen skal du være nabo

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I'm getting a little nervous...

Carlos · **Reply #15 on:** January 10, 2012, 01:46:01 AM

The spanish amazon is carrying the CT41 at 55 eur which is the lowest I've seen up to now.
Recently I've got the CT34 which for me is a better compromise than the 41 (and I do have the swisschamp).
But in doubt, buy all.

Welcome.

J-sews · **Reply #16 on:** January 10, 2012, 03:44:30 AM

Greetings NG!

Northern Geek · **Reply #17 on:** January 10, 2012, 05:06:07 PM

Quote from: Carlos on January 10, 2012, 01:46:01 AM

The spanish amazon is carrying the CT41 at 55 eur which is the lowest I've seen up to now.
Recently I've got the CT34 which for me is a better compromise than the 41 (and I do have the swisschamp).
But in doubt, buy all.

Welcome.

I like the way you think mate. Having a 34 close to my computer at home would be handy. Can't really see myself using the saw much there.. so I might just go your way and get both a 34 and a champ. The more the merrier eh?

Something I like with the Champ is that it sees more.. compact? More tightly cunstructed or something. The driver seems a tad bit flimsy, but maybe that's just me.

And again, thanks for the warm welcomes.

Northern Geek · **Reply #18 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:24:35 AM

Cool

What's it made of btw? It doesn't seem to be steel from some pictures I've seen where the finish had rubbed off.

Woz · **Reply #19 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:30:21 AM

Hej! Vällkommen! Hur är det?

Hi mate. Nice to see someone from my favorite country here. Here in Sweden are you from?

Woz

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #20 on:** January 11, 2012, 11:43:46 AM

Quote from: Northern Geek on January 11, 2012, 11:24:35 AM

Cool What's it made of btw? It doesn't seem to be steel from some pictures I've seen where the finish had rubbed off.

Steel as far as I can tell

It appears to have casting marks at the base of it. The bit holder is plastic.

Northern Geek · **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2012, 12:44:36 PM

Quote from: Woz on January 11, 2012, 11:30:21 AM

Hej! Vällkommen! Hur är det?

Hi mate. Nice to see someone from my favorite country here. Here in Sweden are you from?

Woz

Hehe hej hej

Bara bra här!

You got your roots in Sweden as well? Or just happen to like the blue and yellow?

Edit: Oh yeah, I'm from Sundsvall btw

Oh and Mr. Whippy, this was the picture I was thinking about:

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=142&Itemid=35

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I do not know what the driver is made of, the chrome plating has rubbed of mine as can be seen in the photo, with being taken in and out of the pocket were I carry it.

Maybe it just got discolored though?

You guys have made me want to order one from Amazon.es

Woz · **Reply #22 on:** January 11, 2012, 02:51:45 PM

I just love Sweden, it is the greatest country in my opinion. I try to be there every year, next time I will visit Stockholm in May. I even try to learn a little Svensk, but "talar inte bra". Well, I´ll have to practice

jag skulle vilja ha en starköl, tack

Northern Geek · **Reply #23 on:** January 11, 2012, 03:23:00 PM

Sounds like you already have the most important parts nailed already..

Tsquare · **Reply #24 on:** January 15, 2012, 05:33:32 AM

Welcome.

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