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A little February GAW

nz Offline Pauldmmwc

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A little February GAW
on: February 17, 2026, 09:18:27 AM
Hello good people.
I do not post much but prefer to lurk in the shadows and observe.
Anyway I was on a bit of world tour and passed through Zurich airport.
Follwing the usual baggage check and security with no sharp pointy things  allowed and some people who look like they ate lemons for breakfast I was set free
into the obligatory overpriced "duty free" section.
There I found a store that provided I was only going on one flight I could be as many sharp pointy things as I wanted.
Victorinox have a whole store in duty free selling anything they can.
THere is not so good pic of  the store front ( the police were closing the store next door for some reason and I did not want to look like I was taking pics of them.)
There is a pic of the selection of Victorinox gear for sale ,again not the best due to lighting and finally a pic of the wee red package I got from the store.

Inside is I think a Climber. I am not SAK man so do not know their names. This is a GAW at my expense to the winner of the usual random draw for all those who contribute to our noble cause in February.
If you happen to come from a land where they frown upon sharp pointy things I will plead ignorance and post it as something else.

 :cheers:

PD
Semper Sitienti !!


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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #1 on: February 18, 2026, 02:33:56 AM
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au Offline Echotech

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #2 on: February 18, 2026, 02:36:15 AM
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au Offline Huntsman

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #3 on: February 20, 2026, 08:50:35 AM
Hi Pauldmmwc - Thanks very much for this - Very generous      :tu:  :D

So there is a little mystery surrounding this GAW -  ;) - But to summarise:
 
The GAW prize is what is in the red bag - It was definitely purchased in Switzerland at Zurich airport and we think it is a brand new Climber.
To enter the GAW donating $10 to the MTo operational funds for this month buys you one ticket ?  ???


nz Offline Pauldmmwc

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #4 on: February 20, 2026, 09:57:00 AM
Hello
I do not know much about SAK variants and there  is nothing on the packaging to tell me.
I have taken it out of the box and here is a picture.
Definitely from the duty free shop at Zurich International. I might have  reciept somewhere.
Definitely going to a contributer at month end.

 :cheers:

PD
Semper Sitienti !!


fi Offline Antti Lammi

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #5 on: February 20, 2026, 10:16:30 AM
Its either Spartan or Tinker depending which tool it has on back. Corckscrew for Spartan and phillips for Tinker


us Offline King_Gorilla

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #6 on: February 23, 2026, 07:19:53 AM
 :woohoo:


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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #7 on: February 26, 2026, 06:44:13 AM
Its either Spartan or Tinker depending which tool it has on back. Corckscrew for Spartan and phillips for Tinker

I think maybe it's a Recruit?
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.


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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #8 on: February 26, 2026, 08:00:20 AM
Yeah R - I was thinking 84mm for some reason -
I know there is a way to tell from an image .... but I always forget it   :pok:

Plus no evidence of back tools -

The Recruit is a nice little number due to the absence of back tools and therefore smooth backside
And I guess barely noticeable in the pocket


us Offline LoopCutter

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #9 on: February 28, 2026, 06:58:44 PM
Nice contribution to encourage contributions this month.

A RECRUIT is just like a CADET, but pen blade in place of a file. Celidor scales instead of those boring ALOX type🤪

 :hatsoff:   Good luck to awl!

If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #10 on: February 28, 2026, 07:29:10 PM
Nice one!  I like Recruits.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #11 on: February 28, 2026, 07:48:17 PM
Nice one!  I like Recruits.  Best wishes.  G
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Me too!   :iagree:

Actually I  :like:  every 84mm and 85mm I own, they carry so well in the pocket.  Elegant work horses.

If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

A SMART man always knows what to say!
   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #12 on: March 01, 2026, 09:10:53 PM
 :iagree: They are a real sweet spot for real world carry
Per Titanium Ad Tearoom.
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nz Offline Pauldmmwc

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #13 on: March 02, 2026, 01:46:23 AM
Hello Awl
Ok so I took the list , removed 1 name as he is a bit strange anyway and do not want to award myself .  :D
There was also one anonymous donor so they have been left off the  list as well unfortunatley. 

Anybody who gave  over 20$ got 2 entries and  one was over 30$ so 3 entries awarded.
Crustyfur   1
Crustyfur   2
Bregali   3
Bregali   4
Fast Bill   5
King Gorilla   6
King Gorilla   7
  BClogic   8
J2000E   9
J2000E   10
Anti Lammi   11
Echotech   12
Loopcutter   13
Loopcutter   14
Loopcutter   15
Styx   16
Kottskrapa   17

Using www.randomwheelpicker .com I got this :

number 6 which is KIng Gorrilla. x :woohoo:
Well done kind Sir . please pm  me your postal details.
I wil l hopefully  get something out to  you this this week,

to all others , thank you for donations to the worthy cause.  :salute:

  :cheers:

PD



 
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us Offline King_Gorilla

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #14 on: March 02, 2026, 02:58:52 AM
 :woohoo:

I'm stoked!

 :cheers:


us Offline LoopCutter

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #15 on: March 02, 2026, 03:37:55 AM
Congratulations!
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

A SMART man always knows what to say!
   A WISE man knows whether or not to say it!!!


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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #16 on: March 02, 2026, 04:52:42 AM
Well done KG - This is a very nice compact (not Compact ;)) carry

And thanks once agsin to Pauldmmwc for the GAW


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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #17 on: March 02, 2026, 04:55:56 AM
I think I donated too? But oh well.
Congrats King_Gorilla :cheers:
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.


us Offline Alan K.

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Re: A little February GAW
Reply #18 on: March 03, 2026, 09:50:24 PM
Congratulations KG. :cheers:


 

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