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SAKs were my first collection passion Connor.
They're rock solid knives. I have a Hiker like the one you have pictured, and that saw is hard to beat. I carried the Huntsman exclusively for 32 years and never wanted for anything.

The Meat man wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:09 pm

Victorinox Hiker.

I've been strangely intrigued by Victorinox's SAKs lately. My first "real" knife was the tiny Classic, given to me at about the age of 7 or so, but I have not owned or carried one since those days.

They're well-built, classic, and inexpensive. I'm kind of surprised how much I'm looking forward to handling, and using it once it arrives. Bit of a nice change from $150+ knives.

bearrowland wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 03, 2019 10:34 pm

SAKs were my first collection passion Connor.
They're rock solid knives. I have a Hiker like the one you have pictured, and that saw is hard to beat. I carried the Huntsman exclusively for 32 years and never wanted for anything.

They're such great knives. I just recently got my first Alox (gold Pioneer) and as good as the classic, red-handled SAKs are, the Alox versions are truly a step above. Mine is super solid, everything opens butter smooth and snaps open and shut. It only cost $50+ but it rivals some of my Spyderco knives in fit and finish. It's one of my favorite knives and I carry it daily (along with a Spyderco of some sort.)

There's a reason Victorinox SAKs have been around for a hundred years.

You're absolutely right Connor!

Why didn't ya'll warn me about how addictive Victorinox knives are? I have bought 3 in 2 weeks... Huntsman, Compact and now the Walker.

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:44 am

Why didn't ya'll warn me about how addictive Victorinox knives are? I have bought 3 in 2 weeks... Huntsman, Compact and now the Walker.

Stay away from the Alox series! Those things are like candy! :D

Mushroom wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 08, 2019 12:38 pm

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:44 am

Why didn't ya'll warn me about how addictive Victorinox knives are? I have bought 3 in 2 weeks... Huntsman, Compact and now the Walker.

Stay away from the Alox series! Those things are like candy! :D

They are pretty but I gotta have my toothpick so they are a no go for me... Those gold alox models have been tempting me tho. If they had a gold alox bantam i would definitely buy it

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Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 08, 2019 12:45 pm

Mushroom wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 08, 2019 12:38 pm

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:44 am

Why didn't ya'll warn me about how addictive Victorinox knives are? I have bought 3 in 2 weeks... Huntsman, Compact and now the Walker.

Stay away from the Alox series! Those things are like candy! :D

They are pretty but I gotta have my toothpick so they are a no go for me... Those gold alox models have been tempting me tho. If they had a gold alox bantam i would definitely buy it

Nick is right.



The gold Alox series is beautifully done IMO.

:D Well... I guess while we're in enabling mode, heres my favorite Alox color, Copper. Really wish they would do more of this color.



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James

I have over 50...be careful Spydergirl, the fever spreads fast!

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 08, 2019 11:44 am

Why didn't ya'll warn me about how addictive Victorinox knives are? I have bought 3 in 2 weeks... Huntsman, Compact and now the Walker.

Ordered one of the new Tops Bull Trout knives. Really like the shape and the burlap micarta handles and I'm glad they went with 154cm and a leather sheath for this. None of my preferred sellers have them yet and I'm guessing Tops hasn't finished them, so Tops said 10-14 days, but I'm not rushing. Price on there didn't seem much over what dealers will charge and has free priority shipping.

Getting a Bastinelli Pika Thursday. Should be a fun fidget spinner :D :D

Victorinox Techline Special Mechanic aka Mechanic Jr. I love me some 2 layer Vics :D

You guys and these Vic's lately!! Find myself browsing them every day, debating what model would work best for me...stop posting about them :p

But they are so fun and cheaper than spydies!

Spydergirl88 wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 16, 2019 8:57 pm

But they are so fun and cheaper than spydies!

Plus, they come in so many different configurations that they're practically custom built to your specifications.

You guys finally did it to me...Victorinox Hiker Memphis Belle inbound from DLT! I've never been so excited for a $25 knife :D (thank you rewards points!)

TkoK83Spy wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:20 am

You guys finally did it to me...Victorinox Hiker Memphis Belle inbound from DLT! I've never been so excited for a $25 knife :D (thank you rewards points!)

Nice pick! That’s how you do reward points!