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.
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.
Barry
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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.
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.
- Connor
"What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
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
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.
- Connor
"What is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?"
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.
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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!)