New SAK

[Johnnyboy1971]

Looking for a new SAK for an EDC. I like the look of the alox modles but never seen one in the flesh so to speak. I have a champ at the mo but its a little too big for the pocket. My other folders are locking so not quite legal.

I like the look of the alox farmer, does anyone have one and can/will the comment on it.

Cheers john

 

[Wayland]

I keep one in one of my jackets, it's a good tool.

 

[Barn Owl]

I can thoroughly vouch for the farmer.

Main cutting blade is a tad thicker than the norm.
Great saw.
Awl is the right place for use.

Get one.

Mine is an edc.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Gonna have to find somewhere that stocks them and look.
Thanks for the replies though.

 

[Manacles]

It's an alox soldier with the addition of the saw blade. Amazon have it for £21.95. Took a look at one on my local stockist "Cobbler's corner" in Swindon (the chap's also a shoe maker hence the name - it's not some weird sort of cojone museum - he's a good guy so google him for a phone number to order) and it's identical in build and feel as my alox soldier, very nice, solid and as with all victorinox knives well put together.

 

[Trango]

Got the alox Farmer. Best SAK I've ever had by far. Every single function makes sense and works flawlessly (superb saw, knife, drill). Much more sturdier than the regular red ones, just a tad heavier, feels really good in the hand. It's a thing of beauty too. You will not be disappointed.

 

[redandshane]

Yep If its Alox you want then a Farmer is a great buy And I agree they are rather attractive
I have 3 SAKs which are regular users
Farmer,Camper and Forester all with saws
Careful with SAKS as they can become addictive

 

[Highbinder]

Awl is the right place for use.

Defo. Much better as an end tool than having it placed on the middle of the knife like some SAKs.

My Farmer lives in my rucksack hip pocket. Awl and can opener get used the most!

 

[Jacknife]

The Farmer is a very good knife, but as I seldom need a saw I prefer the slightly lighter to carry Pioneer for EDC.

 

[Magentus]

My wife has a Farmer (oo-er) and the only thing I don't like is the key ring bit - it doesn't feel quite comfy in the hand. Apart from that it's a perfect EDC. I have the Alox Soldier which I love and use daily. Really well thought out knives these two, so go for it.

Magentus

 

[laro13]

Anybody knows where I can find a red vic. farmer?

I like it a lot more then the silver one.

cheers, Jasper

 

[mcniac]

you could ask Tim on http://felinevet.sosakonline.com

Esteban

 

[scottishwolf]

Get one mate, you will not regret it. I EDC mine and it's a cracking bit of kit.

Davie

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Just need to find my local supplier and get one ordered. Thanks to all who posted and offered there thoughts.

Cheers john.

 

[Manacles]

Anybody knows where I can find a red vic. farmer?

I like it a lot more then the silver one.

cheers, Jasper

There's black and also orange floating about. We only get silver in the UK, but all the colours of the raibow on alox knives in Europe. You could try dropping a line to James at Swiss knife and tool (www.swissknifeandtool.co.uk) as he sometimes gets some real oddities in his small stock. He's a nice guy to deal with too.

 

[laro13]

There's black and also orange floating about. We only get silver in the UK, but all the colours of the raibow on alox knives in Europe. You could try dropping a line to James at Swiss knife and tool (www.swissknifeandtool.co.uk) as he sometimes gets some real oddities in his small stock. He's a nice guy to deal with too.

Thanks, I will have a look.

Cheers, Jasper