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ca Offline Altis

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Hello from Canada
on: July 21, 2020, 11:23:44 PM
Hello from Canada!

I've been growing a collection of multitools, primarily SAKs.

My first was a Victorinox Woodsman (Explorer+saw) back in the late 90s as a gift from my parents. My dad, bother, and I all had a Victorinox SAK and watch around that time. My second was a graduation gift, the Victorinox Cybertool M.

I've since started collecting more multitools and some knives. Here in urban Canada, most people don't really carry knives, so a multitool is certainly more tasteful than a dedicated knife and I've found it's all I ever need. Some of my collection:

- Victorinox Classic Alox
- Victorinox Manager (red)
- Victorinox Walker (red)
- Victorinox Bantam Alox (silver, dark green)
- Victorinox Spartan PS (white w/black tools)
- Victorinox Compact (black)
- Victorinox Farmer X Alox (silver)
- Victorinox Woodsman (red)
- Victorinox Cybertool M (translucent red)
- Victorinox Swiss Champ (red)
- Victorinox Ranger Grip 79 (red-black)
- Victorinox Swisstool Spirit X (stainless)
- Leatherman Squirt PS4 (red)

Gifted the girlfriend the Victorinox Super Tinker Winter Magic 2019 special edition -- not "mine" but it's part of "our" collection  :D

I've studied the lineup pretty well at this point -- even made a large spreadsheet of all the models and their specs for comparison.

I also "collect" (have an excessive abundance of!) computer keyboards, writing instruments (mostly mechanical pencils), and watches.

Nice to see a community of fellow collectors, enthusiasts, and practical people.  :cheers:

I might make a video/post of what I find to be a very useful additive (non-destructive) mod to an otherwise limited-use SAK tool that I haven't yet seen anywhere -- I won't spoil it but it's certainly helpful here in Ontario. I could also do some reviews or comparisons if anyone is interested as I do use these regularly.

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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #1 on: July 21, 2020, 11:38:20 PM
Hi Altis and welcome to  :MTO: :cheers:
We would love to see some pics of your tools  :tu:
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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #2 on: July 21, 2020, 11:54:56 PM
Well, welcome aboard neighbor,, I’m just down here in Mi, sounds like you got a good collection going on,,
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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #3 on: July 22, 2020, 03:12:14 AM
Welcome to :MTO:  Altis :cheers: sounds like a great collection  :like:
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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #4 on: July 22, 2020, 03:12:43 AM
Thanks for the welcome!

I forgot to include the Wenger Viking (green, "GRIZZLY" branded).

Here's a quick little shot of the Swiss Champ, in the only color suitable for such an classic flagship.  8)



Here's a little shot of some of the SAKs (taken with my abacus, apparently)



You can tell which one is the shelf queen.  :D


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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #5 on: July 22, 2020, 12:02:39 PM
Welcome aboard, Altis!

 :cheers: :tu:

From that (starting) collection, seems you'll fit right in!

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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #6 on: July 22, 2020, 12:04:09 PM
Quote from: pfrsantos on July 22, 2020, 12:02:39 PM
Welcome aboard, Altis!

 :cheers: :tu:

From that (starting) collection, seems you'll fit right in!

 :salute:



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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #7 on: July 22, 2020, 12:51:27 PM
Hello from Nova Scotia :cheers:
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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #8 on: July 23, 2020, 01:40:42 PM
Hello and welcome !
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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #9 on: July 23, 2020, 03:59:05 PM
welcome mate
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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #10 on: July 23, 2020, 04:06:12 PM
Welcome.  You've got quite a collection  :hatsoff:. 
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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #11 on: July 30, 2020, 04:25:59 AM
Thanks for the welcomes!

I've since been in the spirit of things and picked up a few more.  :climber:

Revised collection:

- Classic Alox
- Manager (red)
- Walker (red)
- Bantam Alox (silver, dark green)
- Spartan PS (white w/black tools)
- Compact (black)
- Pioneer Solo (Blue alox)
- Cadet (Red alox)
- Pioneer (black alox)
- Farmer X (silver alox)
- Woodsman (red)
- Ranger (red, soon to be blue)
- Cybertool M (translucent red)
- Swiss Champ (red)
- Ranger Grip 79 (red-black)
- Swisstool Spirit X (stainless)
- Leatherman Squirt PS4 (red)

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Re: Hello from Canada
Reply #12 on: July 30, 2020, 05:30:17 PM
Nice collection  :like:
But don’t forget  :worthless:
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