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Posted 18 April 2007 - 10:12 AM
Thanks folks. The eBay route has been suggested by someone else also. I shall investigate
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Posted 18 April 2007 - 05:45 PM
Hi, ebay no: 160105935607
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Posted 19 April 2007 - 11:14 PM
Ive been looking at these for some time now... the Springbar tool is actually the same one Doxa supply with their watches and is the best bergeon one ive ever used imho. Looks like I will have to finally order one after this thread...
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Posted 20 April 2007 - 10:06 AM
QUOTE(JonW @ Apr 20 2007, 12:08 AM) 
Ive been looking at these for some time now... the Springbar tool is actually the same one Doxa supply with their watches and is the best bergeon one ive ever used imho. Looks like I will have to finally order one after this thread...
The question is, which one? Classic, Evolution, Evo-grip, or one of the luxury range of leather faced ones - Calf, Caribou, Croc, Lizard, Shark...
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Posted 20 April 2007 - 09:17 PM
Hi all, MikeM's comments are enough for me!! I didn't know these used Bergeon parts, and I've been looking at these for a couple of years now.
Is it a Wenger, or a Victorinox though? The one's I've seen advertised are Wenger, but do Victorinox make a version too?
Is it a Wenger, or a Victorinox though? The one's I've seen advertised are Wenger, but do Victorinox make a version too?
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Posted 20 April 2007 - 10:04 PM
As far as I know only Wenger do the full multi-tool version - Victorinox do a case opener/knife combo though.
Anyway - bit the bullet and ordered one today, so will post pics when I get it next week.
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Anyway - bit the bullet and ordered one today, so will post pics when I get it next week.
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Posted 21 April 2007 - 12:09 AM
I didnt know they did so many versions Guy... I was looking at a basic model for just under US$100... and who needs leather sides???
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Posted 21 April 2007 - 12:27 AM
I've ordered mine in pink Organza with a fishnet carry pouch 
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Posted 21 April 2007 - 09:43 AM
QUOTE(pinkwindmill @ Apr 20 2007, 10:58 PM)
As far as I know only Wenger do the full multi-tool version - Victorinox do a case opener/knife combo though.
Anyway - bit the bullet and ordered one today, so will post pics when I get it next week.
Cheers,
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Anyway - bit the bullet and ordered one today, so will post pics when I get it next week.
Cheers,
Guy
Me too
We'll have to compare pics.
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Posted 28 April 2007 - 01:50 PM
This arrived from Germany on Thursday morning
Sorry for the grainy pic, but hope it's good enough to give a reasonable impression.
Wenger/S&S Minathor 703 "Carribou Blue" with Bergeon Tools
This is one of the posh "Club" versions enhanced by Schweizer & Schoepf (S&S) that sports metal scales (sides) with leather inserts and a matching belt pouch in addition to the standard fabric one. Not shown are the bit of cream-coloured plastic (commonly referred to as a "toothpick", or "oil-pike" in this case
) which accompanies many Swiss Army Knives and some useful, fine tweezers.
When in use, the Bergeon bits fit securely into a tool holder (the cylindrical "blade" shown at the bottom of the left-hand image) which can be removed from the knife body to provide an easy-to-handle implement. It works very well. The supplier has also included extra bits to fully load the toolbox shown in the centre and right-hand pictures
I can think of three things to criticise:
The loupe is quite sensitive to position and therefore a little difficult to focus precisely. Also, I'm not sure it was a good idea to put the spring bar tool at the end as this makes the loupe vulnerable to scratching or more serious damage. Lastly, nice as the Minathor is, it is very expensive (less 1 centime, see below)!
As a novelty, the packaging contains a Swiss 1 centime copper piece with the follwing words printed alongside:
"Exclusive! Discover a genuine one centime copper piece! The idea is to allow the receiver of the knife to "pay" it to the giver, in deference to the old adage "a gift of a knife cuts the friendship". But just as a piece of friendly advice, however: give another coin in its place, and keep this one for yourself. As these one centime pieces are no longer legal tender, they are very much in demand - and they say that they bring good luck!"
OK, a bit gimmicky perhaps, but a nice touch
Overall I'm very pleased with the Minathor and can recommend it if you're the sort of person that gets occasionally called upon to do some "watch work" whilst out and about.
Sorry for the grainy pic, but hope it's good enough to give a reasonable impression.
Wenger/S&S Minathor 703 "Carribou Blue" with Bergeon Tools
This is one of the posh "Club" versions enhanced by Schweizer & Schoepf (S&S) that sports metal scales (sides) with leather inserts and a matching belt pouch in addition to the standard fabric one. Not shown are the bit of cream-coloured plastic (commonly referred to as a "toothpick", or "oil-pike" in this case
) which accompanies many Swiss Army Knives and some useful, fine tweezers.When in use, the Bergeon bits fit securely into a tool holder (the cylindrical "blade" shown at the bottom of the left-hand image) which can be removed from the knife body to provide an easy-to-handle implement. It works very well. The supplier has also included extra bits to fully load the toolbox shown in the centre and right-hand pictures
I can think of three things to criticise:
The loupe is quite sensitive to position and therefore a little difficult to focus precisely. Also, I'm not sure it was a good idea to put the spring bar tool at the end as this makes the loupe vulnerable to scratching or more serious damage. Lastly, nice as the Minathor is, it is very expensive (less 1 centime, see below)!
As a novelty, the packaging contains a Swiss 1 centime copper piece with the follwing words printed alongside:
"Exclusive! Discover a genuine one centime copper piece! The idea is to allow the receiver of the knife to "pay" it to the giver, in deference to the old adage "a gift of a knife cuts the friendship". But just as a piece of friendly advice, however: give another coin in its place, and keep this one for yourself. As these one centime pieces are no longer legal tender, they are very much in demand - and they say that they bring good luck!"
OK, a bit gimmicky perhaps, but a nice touch
Overall I'm very pleased with the Minathor and can recommend it if you're the sort of person that gets occasionally called upon to do some "watch work" whilst out and about.
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Posted 28 April 2007 - 07:39 PM
I like the inclusion of a cork screw and botle opener, for opening a bottle once you've fixed the watch no doubt!
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Posted 03 May 2007 - 09:05 AM
I bought one the same time as Rich, from the same supplier and they were delivered the same day. We also both opened them the same evening under the influence of alcohol...not recommended when a knife is involved! 
Here's a few photos of my brown crocodile one:
Looks quite plain.
Ooh, this is more like it!
Ahhh, here's the centime Rich was talking about - a bit twee, but...
Right, this is what we're here for.
Plenty of gadgets to keep me busy!
Cont...
Cheers,
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Here's a few photos of my brown crocodile one:
Looks quite plain.
Ooh, this is more like it!
Ahhh, here's the centime Rich was talking about - a bit twee, but...
Right, this is what we're here for.
Plenty of gadgets to keep me busy!
Cont...
Cheers,
Guy
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Posted 03 May 2007 - 09:09 AM
Cont...
A couple of extras also in the box.
The nylon case was expected; the keyring pen was not.
Definitely a luxury item that is now a fixture in my briefcase. As for VFM, the regular red plastic version is better, but then I'm a sucker for brown crocodile leather...
Cheers,
Guy
A couple of extras also in the box.
The nylon case was expected; the keyring pen was not.
Definitely a luxury item that is now a fixture in my briefcase. As for VFM, the regular red plastic version is better, but then I'm a sucker for brown crocodile leather...
Cheers,
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Posted 03 May 2007 - 11:52 AM
Lovin the reveal Guy. It looks really nice with the croc. Im impressed.
One question... If I already had a leatherman would I just buy the bergeon strap tool (its the same one Doxa provide and is the best strap tool imho) and the selection of bits and then Id have the same features? If so then I may go that way... or is there more to the tool that ive missed? (other than its very cool of course )
One question... If I already had a leatherman would I just buy the bergeon strap tool (its the same one Doxa provide and is the best strap tool imho) and the selection of bits and then Id have the same features? If so then I may go that way... or is there more to the tool that ive missed? (other than its very cool of course
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