What SAK are ya totin' today?

harronek said:
Where's the split ring for the lanyard ?
I have to admit I've been converted to the Farmer myself .
If they made the Harvester with the lanyard ring I'd just sit out on the veranda with a contented smile on my face for the rest of my days :)

Ken
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The lanyard on this one was ground off. :)
 
arizonaranchman said:
The lanyard on this one was ground off. :)
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Did the same thing on my other New Shield Red Farmer....the EDC NS Farmer still has it's ring.

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I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight with those visions of SAK mutilation bouncing around in my head .
Here I am cursing Victorinox for not putting a lanyard ring on every model and you guys are out in the shed grinding them off :)

Ken
 
harronek said:
I'm not going to be able to sleep tonight with those visions of SAK mutilation bouncing around in my head .
Here I am cursing Victorinox for not putting a lanyard ring on every model and you guys are out in the shed grinding them off :)

Ken
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Sometimes I ponder grinding off the split ring because it can dig into your hand when using the main blade/can opener but just can't bring myself to deface a victorinox design. What would make the most sense to me is the hollow rivet.
 
Captain Howdy said:
Sometimes I ponder grinding off the split ring because it can dig into your hand when using the main blade/can opener but just can't bring myself to deface a victorinox design. What would make the most sense to me is the hollow rivet.
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I did this to my first Pioneer after cutting up 10-12 big water heater boxes for the dumpster. Put a big blister on my hand. It's a good mod if heavy work and the way you hold the knife causes problems.

Still have it...bought in '83.
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Captain Howdy said:
Sometimes I ponder grinding off the split ring because it can dig into your hand when using the main blade/can opener but just can't bring myself to deface a victorinox design. What would make the most sense to me is the hollow rivet.
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I'd never really thought about the key ring until I got this yesterday, its a traveller. I have to say I really like not having the key ring.

 
Thales of Miletus said:
I'd never really thought about the key ring until I got this yesterday, its a traveller. I have to say I really like not having the key ring.
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Thales of Miletus said:
Took the altimeter to church with me today. I need to calibrate the altimeter, however, since its off by over 200 feet.
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Those are a couple of nice Vics, Thales! :thumbup::thumbup:

(And how did you choose your "username"?? I occasionally teach a history of math class at the college where I work, and you're kind of a big deal in the "Greek miracle"! :D)

- GT
 
5K Qs said:
Those are a couple of nice Vics, Thales! :thumbup::thumbup:

(And how did you choose your "username"?? I occasionally teach a history of math class at the college where I work, and you're kind of a big deal in the "Greek miracle"! :D)

- GT
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In ancient Greece Thales invented the first business monopoly in order to demonstrate that philosophers weren't practically useless individuals. Seemed like a fitting name for a knife carrying philosophy professor.
 
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Thales of Miletus said:
In ancient Greece Thales invented the first business monopoly in order to demonstrate that philosophers weren't practically useless individuals. Seemed like a fitting name for a knife carrying philosophy professor.
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Thanks for the info, Thales. The choice of name makes a lot of sense, now that I know "the rest of the story"! :thumbup::thumbup:
If we ever have a contest here to name the "Seven Sages of BladeForums", you'll have a real advantage! :rolleyes::D:rolleyes:
(I like the legend about Thales, donkeys, salt, rivers, and sponges. :))

- GT
 
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