Vic Executive

[BleaKrytE]

So, I happen to have a opportunity to buy a used Vic Executive for a good price. It seems to be in great shape as far as internet pics can show. Should I buy it? Is the toolset really useful at all? Because I do realize it has some weird tools... Anyway, what do you guys think?


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[BleaKrytE]

Pic!


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[Roc]

Do you eat alot of oranges? Doesn't matter. Buy it.

[BleaKrytE]

Do you eat alot of oranges? Doesn't matter. Buy it.

Oh god I don't want to go down that path.

Or do I?


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[Roc]

I'm just kidding. Look at the tool set. Is it something you could get a lot of use out of? Mine stays in my coat pocket for the days I carry a SAK without scissors. Good enough reason for me to buy one, but everyone has different needs. Toothpick and tweezers come in handy when you carry alox also. 

[Mizedog]

I have one.  I'm on the fence with mine. I like the small blade which I have extremely sharp. The long blade is just long enough to use to cut food. Mine is old enough that the scissors don't have a channel for the spring to glide in,  so the spring tends to move to the side, which drives me crazy.  The orange peeler I think is sometimes misunderstood. It's actually a draw knife on the 90 degree notch which works great for oranges and can open plastic clamshell packaging.  The small serrated edge can cut lots of things like fingers,  but can also be used to scrape fingernails.
The nail file is more coarse than the one on a 58mm, but works great on fingernails. It doesn't smooth dry patches of skin like the one on a Classic can.  The Phillips driver will work,  but the file is thin enough to flex tortionally.

It's definitely heavier than a Classic.

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[redmond]

I've carried one for 30+ years and love it. The name says it - Executive. Works well in the office for simple tasks like computer connectors, fingernail care, toothpick, tweezers, scissors, oh, and cutting open boxes, packaging, etc. It is not a heavy duty tool for car repair.
 

[Poncho65]

I carried one daily for 7 years and it was a great companion but I carry a Ranger now as it has much more on it but the Executive is a very useful SAK IMO

The file and scissors are the best for trimming and maintaining fingernails as well Plus the file can double as a small Phillips 2D driver

[BleaKrytE]

I've carried one for 30+ years and love it. The name says it - Executive. Works well in the office for simple tasks like computer connectors, fingernail care, toothpick, tweezers, scissors, oh, and cutting open boxes, packaging, etc. It is not a heavy duty tool for car repair.
 

Seems good to me. Sometimes I feel the Super Tinker is a little too much for my daily needs in school. The only thing I'd miss is the cap lifter screwdriver... But I think it's worth the less bulk.


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[BleaKrytE]

I was also considering a Midnite Minichamp, but I can't seem to find a used one for sale, not even a regular one without the light


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[Aloha]

The Classic is a great SAK.  Simple straightforward tool set however sometimes its that one extra tool you wished you had that keeps the Classic off my keychain, I use a Manager.

The Minichamp is jam packed with tools.  It was an instant love affair with mine.  Theres a couple of blade options which I quite like and the picker blade that works wonders on clam shell packaging.  The little Philips is really nice plus it has the bottle opener.  The spatula otherwise known as the coke spoon is a good general tool.  I've used mine for scraping and as a wide flat driver also I've used it for a very light pry tool.  I like having the pen instead of the tooth pic.  Its a much wider tool than the Classic but IMO worth the width. 

The Executive is an interesting tool.  I showed a picture with the Classic, MiniChamp and 91mm ( Explorer ) to show where it sits size wise.  The tool set is a good one.  I particularly like the file and longer scissors vs the 58mm line.  The 2 blades are great.  As you can see the Executive small blade is about the size of the 58mm.  The nice thing is if you need a little more blade length theres the larger one available. 

The orange peeler is a veritable cutting tool.  The tip is a flat driver/light pry tool/scraper, be creative.  It feels really thin in hand ( in my hands that is ). 

I like adding the Executive to my carry when I want to carry Alox.  It has a different enough tool set that compliments Alox very well. 
 

[Fortytwo]

So, I happen to have a opportunity to buy a used Vic Executive for a good price. It seems to be in great shape as far as internet pics can show. Should I buy it? Is the toolset really useful at all? Because I do realize it has some weird tools... Anyway, what do you guys think?

I think you mentioned pairing up a Spartan with a Classic and the Executive is in a way a Classic on steroids. It still has many of the pros of the Classic and it's not to much bigger but the small blade on the Executive is smaller than the one on the Classic meaning that you have access to one for detail work and one for slightly bigger work. I also prefer the Executive nail file to the Classic. It can be used to flatten out dings and remove burrs in softer metals, I used it on the aluminium frame on my phone where it had marks from dropping it on the ground.

[ThePeacent]

I was also considering a Midnite Minichamp, but I can't seem to find a used one for sale, not even a regular one without the light


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Can't go wrong with any of those two, in fact they are my two favorite SAKs of all time, and they are the ones I carry the most.
Both are true champions and the greatest option in their respective sizes, IMO


Get both, I say!   

[Reinier]

I have dozens of them. Needless to say I like them

[BleaKrytE]

I was also considering a Midnite Minichamp, but I can't seem to find a used one for sale, not even a regular one without the light


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Can't go wrong with any of those two, in fact they are my two favorite SAKs of all time, and they are the ones I carry the most.
Both are true champions and the greatest option in their respective sizes, IMO

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Get both, I say!   

Get none, my wallet says! Something tells me as soon as I get a job my first paycheck will be gone in seconds when I go to the mall and stroll by a Victorinox display.
I would really like the Minichamp to take on a keychain, as it's a little smaller so it would fit more comfortably on it. Do you think the Exec is too bulky for that kinda stuff?

[BleaKrytE]

So, I happen to have a opportunity to buy a used Vic Executive for a good price. It seems to be in great shape as far as internet pics can show. Should I buy it? Is the toolset really useful at all? Because I do realize it has some weird tools... Anyway, what do you guys think?

I think you mentioned pairing up a Spartan with a Classic and the Executive is in a way a Classic on steroids. It still has many of the pros of the Classic and it's not to much bigger but the small blade on the Executive is smaller than the one on the Classic meaning that you have access to one for detail work and one for slightly bigger work. I also prefer the Executive nail file to the Classic. It can be used to flatten out dings and remove burrs in softer metals, I used it on the aluminium frame on my phone where it had marks from dropping it on the ground.

Indeed.
Just saw a brand new Spartan for a good price so I might as well purchase it and the Executive. That way I would not miss the cap lifter screwdriver and would still have scissors. Would only miss the hook.

[Aloha]

I think the Executive is right at the line of too big for keychain carry without crossing over.  Its thin so in a way it makes for a slim carry if that makes sense  .  Did I just say the same thing twice?

Anyway.  The Minichamp is great.  I personally wouldn't get one with a light tho so no midnight mini for me.

[BleaKrytE]

Ok, you guys convinced me. Bought it. Should arrive next month, will post pictures here if I remember to hahah


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[ThePeacent]

Ok, you guys convinced me. Bought it. Should arrive next month, will post pictures here if I remember to hahah


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[BleaKrytE]

It arrived!! Sooner than expected
It's quite dirty, any tips on how to clean it? At least it's sharp though.

Also any tips on dating it?



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[Fortytwo]

It arrived!! Sooner than expected
It's quite dirty, any tips on how to clean it? At least it's sharp though.
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Also any tips on dating it?
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Congratulation, I hope you're happy with it! Dating is a bit harder when the knife in question isn't 91 mm but I would presume that the scissors approximately follows the 91mm (screw -> steel rivet -> brass rivet). I also know that the orange peeler has changed, older ones don't have the serrations if I remember correctly. For cleaning warm water and soap is usually the best way, make sure it can dry out afterwards and then apply some oil. There are a few guides about polishing scales around as well.

[Mizedog]

It arrived!! Sooner than expected
It's quite dirty, any tips on how to clean it? At least it's sharp though.
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Also any tips on dating it?
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Congratulation, I hope you're happy with it! Dating is a bit harder when the knife in question isn't 91 mm but I would presume that the scissors approximately follows the 91mm (screw -> steel rivet -> brass rivet). I also know that the orange peeler has changed, older ones don't have the serrations if I remember correctly. For cleaning warm water and soap is usually the best way, make sure it can dry out afterwards and then apply some oil. There are a few guides about polishing scales around as well.

Congrats!  I'm curious.  Do your scissors work ok,  or does the spring pop out of place?  I'm tempted to get another Exec to else the classic at my desk.
Thanks

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[BleaKrytE]

It arrived!! Sooner than expected
It's quite dirty, any tips on how to clean it? At least it's sharp though.
(Image removed from quote.)
Also any tips on dating it?
(Image removed from quote.)


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Congratulation, I hope you're happy with it! Dating is a bit harder when the knife in question isn't 91 mm but I would presume that the scissors approximately follows the 91mm (screw -> steel rivet -> brass rivet). I also know that the orange peeler has changed, older ones don't have the serrations if I remember correctly. For cleaning warm water and soap is usually the best way, make sure it can dry out afterwards and then apply some oil. There are a few guides about polishing scales around as well.

Congrats!  I'm curious.  Do your scissors work ok,  or does the spring pop out of place?  I'm tempted to get another Exec to else the classic at my desk.
Thanks

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They work fine, the spring is just a little worn so it's not as tight as a new one. But it doesn't snap off by any means


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