Send it back to the uk returns address for Victorinox under their lifetime warranty. They will service it and replace broken parts, or will offer you a new one. All FOC.
Show us your Swiss Army Knife.
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Send it back to the uk returns address for Victorinox under their lifetime warranty. They will service it and replace broken parts, or will offer you a new one. All FOC.
DCBassman
Guru
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- The lumpy far South West
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Cybertool 34 on the right. Current equivalent: Cybertool M. Top left is closest to a Recruit, doesn't have any toothpick or tweezers.
Centre left is a Waiter, also without the toothpick and tweezers they have now.
At the bottom, the Excelsior, still unused.
Cybertool has rarely been out of my reach for 15 years...
Cybertool 34 on the right. Current equivalent: Cybertool M. Top left is closest to a Recruit, doesn't have any toothpick or tweezers.
Centre left is a Waiter, also without the toothpick and tweezers they have now.
At the bottom, the Excelsior, still unused.
Cybertool has rarely been out of my reach for 15 years...
I agree, mine was in worse condition, and they came back with a full description of what would be replaced. It’s now brand new again, and in daily use.
Well students do tend to end up living in rough areas.
wonderloaf
Veteran
Thanks, didn't realise this, although I kind of like the all the scars and broken bits as they bring back happy memories.
Andy_R
Hard of hearing..I said Herd of Herring..oh FFS..
- Location
- County Durham
Lovely as they are, just a reminder boys and girls that Opinel knives are predominantly locking, so are illegal for every day carry.
Bonefish Blues
Banging donk
- Location
- 52 Festive Road
I'm sure it must have been posted before, but always worth a re-run:
https://www.amazon.com/Wenger-16999-Swiss-Knife-Giant/product-reviews/B001DZTJRQ
https://www.amazon.com/Wenger-16999-Swiss-Knife-Giant/product-reviews/B001DZTJRQ
Yes, mine too. I was too frightened that my Swiss Army knife would get confiscated at airport security: it was given to me by my boyfriend when I passed some professional exams in the mid 80s and so has great sentimental value.
- Location
- Glasgow
That’s why they first tell you what will be replaced, and you say yes or no depending. I originally wanted to keep the battered plastic outers, they then explained why you should replace them. And you get all the old bits back, for me that was a win win.
Drago
Legendary Member
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- Suburban Poshshire
Same problem with my Gerber. Locking blade makes it unlawful to carry, even though it's well under 7.62cm. Ironically, I carried it as a copper - as do many dibble - for work purposes. Many a life saved because a copper was able to snip a seatbelt or cut a noose down, even though carrying them was illegal - no exemption for the feds on that one.
swee'pea99
Legendary Member
That seems kind of bonkers. You'd imagine a copper's work might occasionally put him in a situation where a blade would be essential - such as the ones you mention. You'd think they'd not only be allowed but required to carry a knife.
Drago
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- Suburban Poshshire
Occasionally some smart arriss senior officer would actually threaten to arrest us over it. After one particularly strident threat a bobby I know, now long since retired, dismantled his leatherman/Gerber and took a bench grinder to the tangs on the knife blades so they wouldn't lock. He then attached it to his belt and strutted about the station showing it off as prominently as possible. Sure enough the Inspector that had been making a lot of noise about arresting officers carrying such knives had him, and the Fed (for a change) descended on the Inspector while threatening them with solicitors. I think said inspector got a rollicking by the scrambled egg ranks, and after that officers who carried such tools at work got left alone.
I tread the same line. I have a locking bladed rescue knife for SAR work. I only ever carry it on a callout or going to and from training, and don't wave it about in public, but I'm still breaking the law. So people with a legitimate and potentially life saving use can't carry them, but criminals (who by the very nature of being criminals don't obey laws that impede their criminal behaviour) carry on as normal, and knife crime is indeed rising.
Our weapons laws are archaic, punitive against the otherwise law abiding, archaic, and not fit for purpose. Many of them are kneejerk laws, and that's usually the worst legislation.
I tread the same line. I have a locking bladed rescue knife for SAR work. I only ever carry it on a callout or going to and from training, and don't wave it about in public, but I'm still breaking the law. So people with a legitimate and potentially life saving use can't carry them, but criminals (who by the very nature of being criminals don't obey laws that impede their criminal behaviour) carry on as normal, and knife crime is indeed rising.
Our weapons laws are archaic, punitive against the otherwise law abiding, archaic, and not fit for purpose. Many of them are kneejerk laws, and that's usually the worst legislation.
I would strongly argue that you are not breaking the law as you have a 'good reason' for carrying it. Certainly when on camp with the scouts, I would have my locking penknife with me, although it would stay on the site if we were on something like a town visit.
https://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q337.htm
Drago
Legendary Member
- Location
- Suburban Poshshire
A knife with a locking blade is a designated offensive weapon, much like a shuriken or extendable police baron, albeit designated under different legislation. It's an absolute offence, ie, there is no legal defence of reasonable excuse for having it in public. Not unlawful to own or use at home or on private property with the permission of the landlord. I'd be relying on a magistrate to dismiss the case, or find me guilty but apply no penalty.
I vaguely know the guy who runs that website - he's not a copper, and you're not asking the police, and the police aren't giving their advice. Indeed, the police are not qualified to give legal advice (excepting the few that have law degrees or are qualified solicitors) are are forbidden from doing so by the NPCC. Go to a solicitor.
I vaguely know the guy who runs that website - he's not a copper, and you're not asking the police, and the police aren't giving their advice. Indeed, the police are not qualified to give legal advice (excepting the few that have law degrees or are qualified solicitors) are are forbidden from doing so by the NPCC. Go to a solicitor.
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