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i like it better on a Sailcloth Strap. Though the stock oyster bracelet is one of the best i find it heavy on my wrist.
Sadly, a couple of months ago, I lost the Swiss Army Knife my son gave me for Christmas in 2002. I've been carrying my Swiss Champ around but it's twice as heavy so I've bought a new Explorer which has most of the tools I need but is much lighter. I got my name put on it :)
I lose my pocket knives every few years so I thought it would be good to have my name engraved on this new one. The chap in Timpson's took a lot of trouble to get it right.
A King's Crown Button Knot paracord wrist lanyard stormdrane.blogspot.com/2018/08/a-kings-crown-button-knot...
This is a military version of the Victorinox "Hunter" lock knife. The blade is 3 1/4 inches, the handle 4 1/4 inches; this makes it street illegal on two counts - length of blade and lockable blade.
It has the following blades/accessories: lockable main blade, wood saw, bottle opener/screwdriver/wire stripper, corkscrew, reamer/"needle", toothpick, tweezers and, in place of the usual Victorinox tin opener/Phillips screwdriver, a serrated gutting blade. It is fitted with a split ring for attachment to a lanyard.
The inscription on the handle is the Irvin-GQ stock number, with their logo. The firm have been making parachutes and survival equipment since the 1930s; obviously, they have these made and supplied by Victorinox. The engraved number on the blade is an RAF part number. This knife replaced the previous larger, RAF survival knife.
Omission of a tin opener is curious; clearly you can open captured wine and beer bottles, but tins would present a problem.
As I was walking along the street this stem of a rose bush nearly caught me - so I cut it off and tossed it over the wall. Naturally I had my handy Swiss Army Knife in my pocket.
I took this photo with my 'phone but if one clicks on the photo to enlarge it one can read the maker's name on the blade โ amazing.
I spotted this knife in the bay back in April of this year. Now, I'm not all that well versed when it comes to a Swiss Army knife, but this one had a few features that intrigued me. Locking main blade - Small clip point blade - Serrated main blade - features that I had never seen on a Swiss Army Knife. Also, it is a Wenger. Wenger was absorbed by Victorinox a number of years back and the name is slowly fading from the scene.
I knew this knife had a few issues, but I enjoy fussing with an old knife and refreshing some of the original glory a used knife once exhibited, so I plopped down my cash and it was on its way to my mailbox.
I paid more than I should have for this knife, but the features it had just called to me. Also, I had contacted Victorinox ahead of time and they said they could repair the knife at a minimal charge. Win-Win for me! Not so fast... when I sent the knife in, they said parts were no longer available for this knife. They sent a new, locking blade Victorinox Evolution Grip S18 at no charge, and they returned this Adirondack to me. Oh well - live & learn.
So here I was, with a knife that had been used extensively as a hammer, had a bent corkscrew, and a serrated blade that looked like it had been used to cut metal (something that didn't show up in the photos of the listing - GRR!).
This Adirondack has been on & off the clean-up bench multiple times since, and progress is being made, albeit slowly. Shown above is what I started with; in-progress photos to follow.
And if you are interested, here is what Victorinox sent in lieu of repair: www.flickr.com/photos/nestingeagle1/51189445088/in/album-...
Adirondack Collage - Before
Security is tight at Windsor Castle so one goes through an airport style check on the way in. My Swiss Army Knife was placed in a bag tagged with the number 255 and this was written on my ticket so that I could reclaim it when I came out โฆ however, I forgot to do so!
Strolling along about half an hour before the coach left I suddenly realised โฆ I ran, then walked when I got puffed out, back to the entrance to the castle. It was shut but people were still coming out of the exit; happily I was able to get my knife from the staff who had transferred it from the way in to the way out :)
0.8150.26 on the www.Victorinox.com
The Alox models, as well as being slightly longer, have thicker tools, and a stronger construction (wider rivets), than their 91mm cousins, additionally, the Alox handles are much tougher than Cellidor, so this family is designed for harder use than the Cellidor models. In fact, in the early days the Pioneer was known as the Sturdy Boy and even up until roughly 2017 the Pioneer series was labelled as the Sturdy Models on the Victorinox website.
YouTube review youtu.be/FJpHoepfaQI?si=THQTr_MMtub3HZOK
The ideal tool for precision cutting
Swiss made pocket knife with 9 functions and high-grade Alox scales
Includes scissors and a reamer, punch
Item number 0.8231.26
Height 15 mm
Length 93 mm
Weight 94 g
See a discussion of the awl tool.
www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Reamer
The celebrated Alox scales have reached a near cult status, thanks to their unique surface which is pleasing to both hand and eye. The appeal of Alox is in its merging of aesthetics with functionality โ its attractive embossed surface make the knife both lightweight and easy to grip, and the hardened oxide layer helps to protect against damage and corrosion.
After being punched from aluminum and embossed, Alox scales go through a process called Eloxal which uses anodic oxidation to create a protective layer. It is this final layer which allows for the coloring of the scales.
Alox has a strong significance in the history of Victorinox. First introduced for the Pioneer knife in 1957, Alox was a key feature of the Soldierโs Knife which was redesigned in 1961 and used until 2008. Today, we issue a Classic pocketknife with Alox scales in a different color every year. These limited edition knives are highly sought-after by design aficionados and collectors, showing the true timeless appeal of this iconic material.
A YouTube review of the Alox SAK Pioneers..
youtu.be/p4pM7ld9rS8?si=VPzWa3LOcgDVkA-4
And youtu.be/mzocdFiXE98?si=i4h38t20xWYOL9fY
I just discovered a new use for the saw blade..
It works well to comb my moustache!! Just after a little trim it sweeps out loose hair... see #emergencycomb โฆ..
Why NOT to buy an Alox Farmer X
See youtu.be/EMitw2TW1Vc?si=Ll7Aj24kDQ7QCas2
From Google Bardโฆ
Victorinox makes Alox knives using a process called **deep drawing**. Deep drawing is a metal forming process that uses a punch and die to create a three-dimensional shape from a flat sheet of metal.
The first step in making an Alox knife is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is then placed in a deep drawing die, which has the shape of the knife's handle. The punch is then pressed into the sheet, forcing it to conform to the shape of the die.
Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle. The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
Here are the steps in more detail:
1. **Cutting the sheet metal:** The first step is to cut a sheet of aluminum to the desired size. The sheet is typically 0.8mm thick.
2. **Deep drawing the handle:** The next step is to deep draw the handle. This is done by placing the sheet metal in a deep drawing die and then pressing it into the shape of the die with a punch.
3. **Inserting the blade:** Once the handle is formed, the blade is inserted into the handle. The blade is held in place by a rivet, which is pressed into the handle.
4. **Peening the rivet:** The rivet is then peened, which is a process of hammering it to expand it and lock it in place.
5. **Anodizing the knife:** The final step is to anodize the knife. Anodizing is a process that creates a protective layer on the surface of the metal. This layer helps to protect the knife from corrosion and wear.
The Alox knife is a popular choice for EDC knives because it is durable, lightweight, and corrosion-resistant. The deep drawing process used to make Alox knives ensures that they are strong and reliable. The anodizing process also helps to protect the knives from the elements.
In all my 2-3 Million miles or kilometers of #FlickrSpelio #bushwalking, #SUSScaving, #WASGcaving, #RMLAIDForest life or #GSWANullarbor work, travel #roundAUstraliawithSpelio or in the UK or Europe in #Helga2004 , where I bought a #SAKTinker in Switzerland or in #mtus where I purchased the #juiceS2, I never needed a #SAKedc or #Leatherman as I always had a couple of fully equipped toolboxes of #remotegealist; and a trusty #sheathknife....
This is the second thing I carry in my Super Hero Utility Belt: a Swiss Army knife.
Like the flashlight from a few days ago, this little knife has also come in handy more times than I can count on my, er, four fingers.
I'm grateful for my knife. :)
I'm at an IPSE study day; Jan Dunning has been showing us her splendid pinhole photographs. Later we each made a simple camera obscura.
I love my PPK/S. It is one of my favorite pocket pistols. I have had this one for many years, it is NOT a Smith & Wesson made Walther!
Knife collection: Spyderco Pingo with custom titanium scales from Woro Knives, Spyderco Techno, Spyderco Kapara, Boker Nessmi, GiantMouse ACE Biblio, K'roo Knives Chunky Frank, Three Rivers MFG Nomad, Trestle Pine Superior, Custom Swiss Army Knife with titanium raindrop pattern scales from Daily Customs, Northwoods Bullet Jack in burnt stag
This paracord 'Sailor's Cross Knot' lanyard/fob/zipper pull, has a 1/8" x 2" firesteel inside, swivel clip, and Arms-Akimbo knot at the bottom. Shown attached to my SAK(Wenger S18 Swiss Army Knife).
Watchtower magazine
The Fifth Element
Samurai Pizza Cats TV series
Kavinsky - Outrun
Vangelis - El Greco
City Hunter '91' soundtrack
Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas
What I was carrying in my pockets and on my person when I got home last night. Basically what I dumped on the table.
It's cheaper to buy cans of Pepsi in large packs.
The Jolly Flickrs have been taking action photographs this week.
Two classic swiss army knives from Wenger.
Personally I prefer the sturdy lanyard attachment of the Wenger Army to the flimsy (and rather unfomfortable) keychain of the Vicotrinox Alox Pioneer.
My last one for the month! My first MSH is now complete. :)
I'm submitting this to the Monthly Scavenger Hunt: #19 maximum efficiency
Number five from my Advent wine calendar is a 250ml bottle of Portuguese red with a little cork โฆ how delightful ๐
For the 'What's In Your Bag?' group
I am surprised to see that the junk I carry around seems to be colour-themed. That was in no way intentional. Guess I'm just attracted to red and pale blue...
Not shown in the photo: coupons, feminine hygene products and used tissues.
At Crawley Camera Club this evening we were taking photos where the flash is triggered by a microphone which detects the sound of the balloon bursting. The balloon was dusted with talcum powder.
(My SAK was used to burst the balloon :)
w.i.m.b.
My new purse that I got at World Market last weekend. I think I'm in love. Plus, all of my daily stuff. Missing is my ipod (named ZaPhod) and my camera (named Hugo) and my cell phone (no name, because I hate it).
A King's Crown Button Knot paracord wrist lanyard stormdrane.blogspot.com/2018/08/a-kings-crown-button-knot...
1.4mm cord two-peg spool knit lanyard shown with a Swiss Army Knife. Can also serve as a pocket watch fob, edc keychain or wallet lanyard, or multitool retention and whatnot...
Played a little with different ways to take macro shots without a macro lens.
Now trying my phone - phones are usually good from close up, producing decently sharp (albeit not extreme) macros. This little knife is even older than my long-suffering acoustic, I've had it since the company 100-year anniversary in the mid-80s. It's been around the world quite a bit and seen a lot...
(See the adjacent uploads for the story of this exercise)