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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Grumpy » Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:18 pm

"I thought you wanted me to keep my trap shut on this one...."

No. It was only that I came across it yesterday and - having never seen one before - wondered how many others might have come across it. You might as well tell everyone what it is Dodger.

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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Mack The Knife » Fri Sep 21, 2007 9:46 pm

To be honest I am not too sure either. The closest Victorinox example that I know off is the Swiss Champ XAVT.

What the dicken's is it? I wonder if it's combination of Victorinox and Wenger tools to commemorate their merger.

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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Grumpy » Fri Sep 21, 2007 10:08 pm

It is, apparently, a Swiss Champ XXLT which is being offered on UK eBay. The opening bid has been set at £150............and there are no takers as yet.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=020

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Post by Mack The Knife » Fri Sep 21, 2007 11:28 pm

Interesting. I had a feeling that could be a lighter in the centre but wasn't certain.

With 72 functions it gets pipped to the post by the XAVT which apparently has 80.

Thanks for the link.

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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Grumpy » Sat Sep 22, 2007 12:03 am

And by the Wenger Giant which has 85 `tools` ............ those five extra items must be enormous as the Giant is about three times the weight of the XAVT !!! Probably include the `Swiss Hammer`, the `Swiss Shovel` and the `Swiss Anchor`. :wink: :lol:
The Swiss Champ is a bargain compared to those `super` knives....... ( and most other `pocket` knives ) - practical as well..........£36 including delivery and a bum bag is the best deal I`ve found so far.

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Post by Sakobav » Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:27 am

This is most likely a "concept" thing some funky project given to engineers keep em busy..

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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Grumpy » Sat Sep 22, 2007 5:11 pm

If it`s the Wenger Giant you`re referring to Navi it is, apparently, assembled by just one person - who is extremely busy in the job. I wonder how long it takes him to assemble one ? Delivery is 4-6 weeks if you can`t find one in stock.

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Post by Sakobav » Sun Sep 23, 2007 6:26 am

It is a trophy thing dont see any utility out of it.

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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Grumpy » Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:36 am

Utility ? No, there can`t be any practical apect to the Wenger Giant.....It is, as you suggest Navi, for placing in a cabinet and looking at.

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Post by eljefe » Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:03 pm

They forgot the 'swiss anchor' ;)
''It dont mean a thing, if it aint got that zing!''

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Post by Mack The Knife » Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:22 pm

Asif,

Switzerland may be landbound but it does have lakes. So, ner. :P

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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Grumpy » Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:02 pm

AND it has a Navy.................Where`s the Swiss Navy knife I wonder ?

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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Rudra » Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:27 am

keeping aside everything the knives look great :twisted:
My birthday is coming soon grumps :wink: :twisted:

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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Grumpy » Wed Sep 26, 2007 12:45 am

Yeah, and I want an Elephant - how about a swap ?

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Re: What`s this ?

Post by Rudra » Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:00 am

Ye why not but u will have to pay a little bigger import Duty :wink: :wink: :twisted: :twisted:

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