Hello from NC

Sazabi · **on:** February 12, 2009, 03:04:05 AM

I've somehow amassed over 240 posts on EDCF, so I suppose I'm a bit less of a newbie over there, and made my first two posts here today.

I must admit that I'm a Victorinox fan, with two Vagabonds, a Minichamp, a Classic SD, a silver Alox Classic SD, a Spartan (I think...), and a silver Alox Cadet... I believe that's all of them, for now at least. In addition to Victorinox, I'm also a fanboy of Leatherman, seeing as I own a Micra, Squirt P4 (they should add removable tweezers), Kick, and Juice KF4, and having a couple "Leatherman-like" multitools, too; granted, the non-Leatherman Leathermans are distant reserves, but I own them nonetheless.

Hmm, what else to say?

Beats me. Oh! Hiya. ^^;

cgjones · **Reply #1 on:** February 12, 2009, 03:30:59 AM

Welcome to the forum Sazabi.

donvito · **Reply #2 on:** February 12, 2009, 03:53:50 AM

Welcome Sazabi. The sak in question is not to hard to recognise. If it has two layers 1st with a lg and sm blade, and 2nd with a cap lifter and a bottle opener + awl and a corscrew then it's a Spartan. Tinker has a philips screwdriver inmplace of the corkscrew. Here's a pic for ya Tinker on the left with red scales, and a Spartan on the right with black.

cliosguy · **Reply #3 on:** February 12, 2009, 04:42:05 AM

welcome to the forum mate

Poncho65 · **Reply #4 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:07:34 AM

Welcome again

I have a Vagabond and I find that I like it's setup even better than the MiniChamp how bout you?

Also does your Vagabond have a pen in it?

Sazabi · **Reply #5 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:20:24 AM

I'd mixed up the Spartan and Tinker; it's the Tinker that I actually have.

As for my Vagabonds, they lack pens, but I plan to one day modify then with Signature scales.

Sadly enough, the reason why I got the Minichamp was because I didn't want to end up carrying around a discontinued SAK, but I like the size of my Vagabond - and the layout - a lot more, so I'll probably just get Signature scales for both of my Vagabonds and modify them.

On that note, /where/ can I purchase Signature replacement scales? I can't find them on RotoKid's site, Amazon, eBay, or anywhere else. It's as if regular 58mm scales are offered, but replacement Signature scales are as common as a Dodo bird. -___-

J-sews · **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:21:35 AM

Greetings Sazabi!

donvito · **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:23:28 AM

Dodo is extinct, doubt the scales are that hard to find

. Shoot Roto an email see what he says.

Sazabi · **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:28:56 AM

I did, and I'm just awaiting a reply; on that note, though, I did order a pair of either 83mm or 91mm bottle openers/wire strippers/large screw drivers; I'm going to slip one onto my keychain for a tiny bottle opener/conversational piece. Granted, I don't drink, but meh. *shrugs*

I'll order Signature scales - and retractable pens - from him when I have a bit more money, though; I'd probably upgrade my Classic SD to a Signature, too. ^^;

... Maybe purchase a Quattro Driver, too.

Granted, a Compact and Pioneer are on my Christmas list, too, lol. But those two can wait for a while.

[Edit: I may end up selling my Minichamp, in all truth, and get a Manager instead; smaller size, though I dislike the tool layout on it. ~_~]

donvito · **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:32:55 AM

84mm* Grab the blue and red Farmers while they are below retail price while you're at it, and a silver too

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Sazabi · **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2009, 05:36:38 AM

Personally, I prefer the "traditional" silver Alox scales, as opposed to the blue and red ones. They may be limited edition, but I'd rather purchase SAKs that I know I'll use, as opposed to collectible ones - eh, what am I talking about? I may get them, keep them in the boxes, and sell them years from now for lots of money when they're uberrare. ^^;

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #11 on:** February 12, 2009, 07:10:37 AM

Welcome to the forum mate

Benner · **Reply #12 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:57:48 AM

Welcome buddy

EZ822 · **Reply #13 on:** February 12, 2009, 09:47:00 PM

Welcome

Poncho65 · **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2009, 11:37:46 PM

I may do like you and get signature scales for some of my 58mm SAKs

Let me know what Rotfid says if you don't mind

Craig · **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2009, 12:04:17 AM

Welcome. It's a great forum - I'm sure you'll like it

Sazabi · **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2009, 01:41:50 AM

RotoKid /may/ get some in, but the timing is unknown. He's having to order from a European supplier, since Signature replacement scales are /not/ sold as aftermarket replacements (nor are styli) in all of North America, and all but a very limited number of places in Europe.

Victorinox feels it would cut into their profits if they sold them. >.>; I don't blame them, but at the same time, I /do/ want to upgrade my Classic SD to a Signature, and my two Vagabonds to Vagabond Scribes. ~_~

Poncho65 · **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2009, 04:25:51 AM

Quote from: Sazabi on February 13, 2009, 01:41:50 AM

RotoKid /may/ get some in, but the timing is unknown. He's having to order from a European supplier, since Signature replacement scales are /not/ sold as aftermarket replacements (nor are styli) in all of North America, and all but a very limited number of places in Europe.

Victorinox feels it would cut into their profits if they sold them. >.>; I don't blame them, but at the same time, I /do/ want to upgrade my Classic SD to a Signature, and my two Vagabonds to Vagabond Scribes. ~_~

Thanks Sazabi

That would be great to pick a few of those up and make the 58mm range even more functional

Smitty44 · **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2009, 06:59:52 AM

Welcome to the forums Sazabi,good luck on your scales.

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prime77 · **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2009, 08:09:10 AM

Welcome to MT.O Sazabi. Where a bouts in NC are ya from ? I am in the western part of the state.

Sazabi · **Reply #20 on:** February 13, 2009, 09:18:57 AM

I'm from Hickory, about an hour northwest of Charlotte; I'm currently in Raleigh, though, attending University.

hawkchucker · **Reply #21 on:** February 13, 2009, 10:56:40 AM

Spent a good amount of time in Havelock NC and Jacksonville. Nice to see some more blood from down there.

DaveK · **Reply #22 on:** February 13, 2009, 12:08:33 PM

Welcome Sazabi!

WhichDawg · **Reply #23 on:** March 09, 2009, 06:22:03 PM

ello! and welcome!

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