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Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp

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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #30 on: January 07, 2026, 05:29:44 PM
   I think that is an important lesson for us all.  Never fish from a kayak.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #31 on: January 07, 2026, 05:37:48 PM
I ordered one, which is about my 5th Swiss Champ.  When the next global pandemic hits and the Victorinox shelves are empty, I'll be sitting here smugly, covered in Swiss Champs and laughing like a maniac because years of forethought have finally reached fruition.

A fifth one!  😱

I am not making this a competition!   You win 🏆

And Gary and BARRY - I see right through your comments.   Saphire, yes is looking sharp!   Ruby may be prettier. 🤫

A sheath???  Why did I not think of that.  Search Amazon this morning, a few options, expensive options. AI RUFUS is even in on the comments. Checking out sizes. A comment in the description “this will properly fit your new SWISSCHAMP Gordon!”   Next day delivery…

And, Gary, you are correct😊. There is a major Amazon warehouse about ten miles north of me along U.S. HWY 30 west of town.   And a very large delivery distribution center south of me located at the airport, at least two hundred of those funny looking vans moving in and out of the property like ants going all directions.

The funny thing is, as often as I was tempted to order that Sapphire model, the SilverTech NEVER was an option until after I place an order for the blue.  Thinking the River site was trying to snag we with two purchases.   Devious, very devious!

Truly appreciate the support from you awl!

And the dream did really occur last night as I struggled with buyers remorse and the voice in my head, I can not believe you bought that, you crazy, when will you use it, let alone carry it,,,
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #32 on: January 07, 2026, 05:41:10 PM
   I think that is an important lesson for us all.  Never fish from a kayak.  Best wishes.  G
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LOL.   That is what you walk away with? Really!  🫣
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #33 on: January 07, 2026, 05:57:30 PM
It's a good lesson for us all.  Make sure your Swisschamp has it's own PFD as well.  No need to lose the important bits.  :cheers:
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #34 on: January 07, 2026, 06:08:29 PM
It's a good lesson for us all.  Make sure your Swisschamp has it's own PFD as well.  No need to lose the important bits.  :cheers:

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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #35 on: January 07, 2026, 08:37:06 PM
Fishing a remote lake in my kayak, my SWISSCHAMP secured safely in a chest pocket of my vest, that was causing the vest to be skewed ever so noticeably.  The fish scaler qualifies it as a fishing tool??
A PFD over the vest properly fitted rated for my 230#s.

I had hooked a nice size bass and as I am fighting him, I noticed I am actually be pulled into deeper water, near the path of the recreation boating area, high speed boats.

Just reached for my net and ready to land the fish, a speed boat just misses me but the wake capsizes my kayak and I am thrown from my seat.

No panic. My PFD is on and secure!  Suddenly I feel myself being towed along in the water. I hear deafening screams.  I stop screaming, but I still hear it somehow.  I have become fouled in the tow line and so has a screeching bikini clad redhead.  She had the ski rope around her neck and my weight on the other end. 

The punk driving the boat is wearing headphones and hears none of this.  Quickly I reach for my silver thingie SwissChamp and cut both of us free.  I manage to tow both of us to the dock.  The beauty is breathing and rubbing her neck.  I give her a little mouth to mouth perspiration anyway and she responds in kind.

Her green eyes flicker and she thanks me for saving her life.  I tell her, "Shucks ma'am, twernt nuthin.  If it hadn't been for my new fully featured Victorinox wonder knife we would have both been goners."  She wanted to give me her phone number, but wouldn't you know it.  The darn SAK didn't have a pen.
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #36 on: January 07, 2026, 09:04:59 PM
   They damage field crops too.  I used to whack them but just leave them alone now.  Agriculture has just about died out here.  Unfortunately, I never got paid for pest removal.  You may remember how I mentioned my mysterious neighbor Ms. Phoenix.  That cottage stayed vacant for years and I often saw a groundhog sitting on the porch.  A lady bought the place and discovered the varmints had undermined the house with a network of burrows.  Took quite a bit of repairs to patch things up there.  Best wishes.  G
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I think that solves it. Ms. Phoenix is a were-groundhog!


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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #37 on: January 07, 2026, 10:42:00 PM
Fishing a remote lake in my kayak, my SWISSCHAMP secured safely in a chest pocket of my vest, that was causing the vest to be skewed ever so noticeably.  The fish scaler qualifies it as a fishing tool??
A PFD over the vest properly fitted rated for my 230#s.

I had hooked a nice size bass and as I am fighting him, I noticed I am actually be pulled into deeper water, near the path of the recreation boating area, high speed boats.

Just reached for my net and ready to land the fish, a speed boat just misses me but the wake capsizes my kayak and I am thrown from my seat.

No panic. My PFD is on and secure!  Suddenly I feel myself being towed along in the water. I hear deafening screams.  I stop screaming, but I still hear it somehow.  I have become fouled in the tow line and so has a screeching bikini clad redhead.  She had the ski rope around her neck and my weight on the other end. 

The punk driving the boat is wearing headphones and hears none of this.  Quickly I reach for my silver thingie SwissChamp and cut both of us free.  I manage to tow both of us to the dock.  The beauty is breathing and rubbing her neck.  I give her a little mouth to mouth perspiration anyway and she responds in kind.

Her green eyes flicker and she thanks me for saving her life.  I tell her, "Shucks ma'am, twernt nuthin.  If it hadn't been for my new fully featured Victorinox wonder knife we would have both been goners."  She wanted to give me her phone number, but wouldn't you know it.  The darn SAK didn't have a pen.
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #38 on: January 07, 2026, 11:39:20 PM
Fishing a remote lake in my kayak, my SWISSCHAMP secured safely in a chest pocket of my vest, that was causing the vest to be skewed ever so noticeably.  The fish scaler qualifies it as a fishing tool??
A PFD over the vest properly fitted rated for my 230#s.

I had hooked a nice size bass and as I am fighting him, I noticed I am actually be pulled into deeper water, near the path of the recreation boating area, high speed boats.

Just reached for my net and ready to land the fish, a speed boat just misses me but the wake capsizes my kayak and I am thrown from my seat.

No panic. My PFD is on and secure!  Suddenly I feel myself being towed along in the water. I hear deafening screams.  I stop screaming, but I still hear it somehow.  I have become fouled in the tow line and so has a screeching bikini clad redhead.  She had the ski rope around her neck and my weight on the other end. 

The punk driving the boat is wearing headphones and hears none of this.  Quickly I reach for my silver thingie SwissChamp and cut both of us free.  I manage to tow both of us to the dock.  The beauty is breathing and rubbing her neck.  I give her a little mouth to mouth perspiration anyway and she responds in kind.

Her green eyes flicker and she thanks me for saving her life.  I tell her, "Shucks ma'am, twernt  nuthin.  If it hadn't been for my new fully featured Victorinox wonder knife we would have both been goners."  She wanted to give me her phone number, but wouldn't you know it.  The darn SAK didn't have a pen.
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maybe new dream tonight!   LOL.  Redhead, Burnette, I am not fussy.   And pair it with a COMPACT or Fisher Bullet pen, or a Sharpie.
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #39 on: January 08, 2026, 02:31:08 AM
You could have made a pen with the Swiss Champ buddy  :rofl:  and a canoe to rescue yourself after you fell in!!  :rofl: :rofl:

I got this sheath from the Big River site.  It's a Victorinox Zermatt sheath, made for the Swiss Champ.  It carries well and the contents don't bounce around.  I have an old flip phone case that I carry the older Swiss Champ in.  It's a Tractor Supply deal from quite a few years ago.
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #40 on: January 08, 2026, 04:22:00 AM
I think that solves it. Ms. Phoenix is a were-groundhog!
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I might be game for a SwissChamp challenge if it runs later in the year.
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #41 on: January 08, 2026, 08:31:59 AM
Love the dream/fishing stories @IMR - Especially the second one - And great punchline  :rofl:


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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #42 on: January 08, 2026, 08:33:44 AM
Hey I followed the original link - And sure enough $79 for the sapphire blue one
Yet $105 for the black - That's nuts!!!

Neither any good for me in Oz :(


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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #43 on: January 08, 2026, 11:53:37 AM
You probably have several sheaths that will work for your nice SC now. My Bond sheath was too snug. Especially if the corkscrew end went in first. An identical looking sheath for a Wingman type fit well. Tight enough to stop too much shifting around. Key ring side up. A lanyard thing would make removal even easier. Best wishes G
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #44 on: January 08, 2026, 12:11:10 PM
   I was messing with our friend Gordon about SCs being $200 next year.  Could be close to the truth.  Check out this price for a Ruby (see through Red).  This was a color option in the same ad for the $79 Sapphire (see through blue).  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #45 on: January 08, 2026, 02:32:43 PM
Just an update, NO DREAM last night🥲

I even fiddled with the SC, to become familiar with the tool set, still thinking why oh why did I buy this again!

Should the SAPPHIRE be a candidate, do I have others in that color.  (Shakes that thought to the side of the road…)

Where to display the SC, it is an unusual Victorinox Knife that is  not that common 🤔
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #46 on: January 08, 2026, 02:47:18 PM
And, a new family photo of the cousin’s first meeting. Each showing off what they trunk makes them special!😉

SILVER TECH group picture -
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Side note: SILVERtech SC a good call!  Do not have a Sapphire EXPLORER, and not sure one was built⁉️  :think:
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #47 on: January 08, 2026, 03:27:04 PM
Very nice collection there!
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #48 on: January 08, 2026, 03:28:18 PM
I saw several used Silvertech Huntsman models on ebay in the $30+ range today.   Best wishes.  G
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #49 on: January 08, 2026, 03:51:43 PM
I saw several used Silvertech Huntsman models on ebay in the $30+ range today.   Best wishes.  G
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LOL,  funny coincidence! I was wondering what other models are I missing in this SILVERtech scale.

To heck with SAPPHIRE, I should focus my attention in another direction. 

I think POWERNOODLE has miniCHAMP in SilverTech?  :facepalm:  Huntsman’s you say!!! $30
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #50 on: January 08, 2026, 06:38:23 PM
    I have been wondering.  Gordon, you said there was a pin hole in your SC scales.  You didn't say whether there was a straight pin in the hole or not. Best wishes.  G
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #51 on: January 08, 2026, 08:24:19 PM
No pin present!   I have pin cushion somewheres with spares, just a tool I have not used even if present on my SAKs.

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Did come with the mini driver in the corkscrew.

Compacts came with the VIC PIN!
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #52 on: January 08, 2026, 11:24:08 PM
This is a sticky now?  :think:


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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #53 on: January 09, 2026, 12:06:07 AM
Sticky?  Why?  I thought it was just a few friends picking on our pal Gordon.  I should say helping our friend Gordon make some choices that we knew would enrich his life and state of happiness by acquiring one more mostly useless material object.  Hmmmm.
Best wishes.  G
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #54 on: January 09, 2026, 12:16:28 AM
Sticky?  Why?  I thought it was just a few friends picking on our pal Gordon.  I should say helping our friend Gordon make some choices that we knew would enrich his life and state of happiness by acquiring one more mostly useless material object.  Hmmmm.
Best wishes.  G
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And, to leave for grandkids to fight over!

 :think:

Maybe I should look into a second one…

It can wait :oops:
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #55 on: January 09, 2026, 12:20:54 AM
This is a sticky now?  :think:

I wonder if DEF is finding this amusing as we at MTo roll along…

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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #56 on: January 09, 2026, 12:36:18 AM
   Did you see any of those oh so cute Huntsman knives?  I love the Huntsman, but I already have two.  I am still carrying the Wenger semi-equivalent today.  Same tool set but only 85 silly milimeters.  There is no small blade.  Wenger put in a nail file instead.  I love it. 
   The sticky is probably a glitch of some kind.  Probably be taken down tomorrow.  Best wishes.  G
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #57 on: January 09, 2026, 01:04:12 AM
A STICKY can only be done by a moderator or admin!

Yes, I did tag a few to look into later. 

The batch listing was left coast location. 
I found one in the Carolina’s and another from s trusted seller north of me at a tad more $ but free shipping.

Know more Friday🫣
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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #58 on: January 09, 2026, 10:59:04 AM
Im gonna remove sticky if there is no objections


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Re: Not a bad deal on a Sapphire Swisschamp
Reply #59 on: January 09, 2026, 12:46:33 PM
Im gonna remove sticky if there is no objections

Can you tell who applied the sticky?  As I know it just does not happen without reason! 

Thank you Antti for being on point today, as always.
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