It's one darn thing after another with her...

Reptile · Mar 12, 2017

My wife just informed me that she needs a new small Swiss Army knife, because the old one "broke". I checked it out and she was right. I don't understand it, though. We bought it in the Basel Switzerland train station and she has only been carrying it for 33 years! Guess I'll have to spring for a new one. She isn't going to talk me into going to Switzerland to pick it up.

buellsfurn · Mar 12, 2017

Reptile said:
My wife just informed me that she needs a new small Swiss Army knife, because the old one "broke". I checked it out and she was right. I don't understand it, though. We bought it in the Basel Switzerland train station and she has only been carrying it for 33 years! Guess I'll have to spring for a new one. She isn't going to talk me into going to Switzerland to pick it up.

never say never

Qbeam · Mar 12, 2017

See if it can be repaired?

Q

Texas · Mar 12, 2017

I heard you have to go to Switzerland and check in at the repair desk to get them fixed.

MigraineMan · Mar 12, 2017

Reptile said:
My wife just informed me that she needs a new small Swiss Army knife, because the old one "broke".

What was she doing when it "broke"?

(Not a dig ... I respect women who carry knives ... for what should be obvious reasons.)

swinokur · Mar 12, 2017

at this rate you'll be broke by 2050.

Reptile · Mar 12, 2017

MigraineMan said:
What was she doing when it "broke"?

(Not a dig ... I respect women who carry knives ... for what should be obvious reasons.)

The spine running the length of the bottom of the knife cracked. It acts as a spring to hold the blade open. Probably metal fatigue after a life well lived.

ted76 · Mar 12, 2017

If it's a Victorinox, it has a lifetime warranty. There is a Victorinox dealer that is at the Silverado show that will do repairs or replace them under the warranty, he is very nice to deal with.
I have carried a Swiss Army knife every day since I was 12, when I got my first one in Germany. I think that I have 5 or 6 of different models now. The tinker is my every day carry these days, along with a Kershaw assist.

:thumbsup:

Reptile · Mar 12, 2017

ted76 said:
If it's a Victorinox, it has a lifetime warranty. There is a Victorinox dealer that is at the Silverado show that will do repairs or replace them under the warranty, he is very nice to deal with.
I have carried a Swiss Army knife every day since I was 12, when I got my first one in Germany. I think that I have 5 or 6 of different models now. The tinker is my every day carry these days, along with a Kershaw assist.

It's a Victorinox. Mine that I got at the same time is a bit larger and is still fine. I've replaced a couple of parts such as the scissor spring and toothpick. Guess I'll look for a dealer and see if the warranty is good.

Mike · Mar 12, 2017

Many True Value H/W stores and REI are dealers too.

kalister1 · Mar 12, 2017

They just don"t make things the way they used to..... OH, wait.

ted76 · Mar 12, 2017

There is also a dealer in Frederick on Market Street.

Reptile · Mar 12, 2017

Thanks to all for the suggestions. Maybe I'll beat the snow tomorrow and get her a replacement.

Shamr0ck · Mar 12, 2017

ted76 said:
There is also a dealer in Frederick on Market Street.

That would be edgeworks at the corner of market st and 2nd.

Sean is a great guy

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cb51 · Mar 14, 2017

Send it in to the U.S. repair facility in Monroe Connecticut. All Victorinox's have a lifetime warrantee.

lowoncash · Mar 14, 2017

I'm going to stay neutral and not take sides on this issue.

DanGuy48 · Mar 15, 2017

Shamr0ck said:
That would be edgeworks at the corner of market st and 2nd.

Sean is a great guy

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X2. He has a large case with many SA knives...don't remember if they're Victorinox or Wenger (or both).

KevinK · Mar 15, 2017

lowoncash said:
I'm going to stay neutral and not take sides on this issue.

I see what you did there. :thumbsup:

28Shooter · Mar 16, 2017

lowoncash said:
I'm going to stay neutral and not take sides on this issue.

Let's see you type that in French, German, and Italian while holding your K31 in one hand and yodeling.

Alan3413 · Mar 16, 2017

That's with you get for buying foreign made products.

It's one darn thing after another with her...

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