VICTORINOX knives 1884- present SWISS ARMY KNIVES
Re: VICTORINOX knives 1884- present SWISS ARMY KNIVES
ITS GROUND INTO BACK STRAIGHT PART........
THIS HELP ?????
https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/ ... =yfp-t-901
THIS HELP ?????
https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/ ... =yfp-t-901
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OH YEAH...
I DO NOT LIKE THE TYPE IN PIC (same as style on CADET)
I LIKE THE STYLE THAT IS ON "EXECUTIVE"
I DO NOT LIKE THE TYPE IN PIC (same as style on CADET)
I LIKE THE STYLE THAT IS ON "EXECUTIVE"
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Gottcha. Those clever Swiss. Thanks.junebug wrote:ITS GROUND INTO BACK STRAIGHT PART........
THIS HELP ?????
https://images.search.yahoo.com/images/ ... =yfp-t-901
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Spartan Lite
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Scott -- What is that white tool?
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Laying next to the knife is the toothpick.
The gray thingy is the LED LIGHT
Another pic:
The gray thingy is the LED LIGHT
Another pic:
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Sorry, I should have been more specific. The LED light is what I was talking about. Thanks.
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Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
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Guess they meant anything by "multipurpose" hook!
I've decided I need the pliers and file of the Craftsman and Handyman, plus the chisel on the bottom set of small tools. Problem is, both knives are virtually the same, except the Handyman has the corkscrew (that also is used to carry the eyeglass screwdriver), and the Craftsman has the Phillips screwdriver (which is one tool I constantly use on my Fieldmaster) The screws on my eyeglass frames work out all the time, and with that need, I need the corkscrew to carry the eyeglass screwdriver, but since I don't drink (I'm three years too young, anyway!) wine, I don't need the corkscrew. Are there any non cork-pulling tasks that the corkscrew is well suited to that would outperform the fact that I constantly use the Phillips screwdriver?
I've decided I need the pliers and file of the Craftsman and Handyman, plus the chisel on the bottom set of small tools. Problem is, both knives are virtually the same, except the Handyman has the corkscrew (that also is used to carry the eyeglass screwdriver), and the Craftsman has the Phillips screwdriver (which is one tool I constantly use on my Fieldmaster) The screws on my eyeglass frames work out all the time, and with that need, I need the corkscrew to carry the eyeglass screwdriver, but since I don't drink (I'm three years too young, anyway!) wine, I don't need the corkscrew. Are there any non cork-pulling tasks that the corkscrew is well suited to that would outperform the fact that I constantly use the Phillips screwdriver?
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hey cody....
long time collector/user.....
i have yet to find a better use for the cork screw than the mini screwdriver holder...PERSONALLY
im old enough....and still wont drink rotten grapes
but LOVE the mini S/Driver.....
i also have MORE USE for the philips
its a toss up
BUY BOTH
long time collector/user.....
i have yet to find a better use for the cork screw than the mini screwdriver holder...PERSONALLY
im old enough....and still wont drink rotten grapes
but LOVE the mini S/Driver.....
i also have MORE USE for the philips
its a toss up
BUY BOTH
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How would I go about trying to get the current issue military Victorinox knives made only for various foreign (and US, as the Navy apparently uses them too) militaries?
I know the current Swiss and German Army standard issue knives are offered by Victorinox for the civilian market, and thus easily found, and used ex-military Victorinox knives that have been phased out are occasionally available on Ebay, but for the Dutch Army Knife (which is essentially a Dual Pro with fancier handles, much like those on the German Army 2008, but with a different crest) and the Malaysian Special Forces knives (both looking more civilian than the German and Polish knives), I cannot find them anywhere on the secondary market.
I know the current Swiss and German Army standard issue knives are offered by Victorinox for the civilian market, and thus easily found, and used ex-military Victorinox knives that have been phased out are occasionally available on Ebay, but for the Dutch Army Knife (which is essentially a Dual Pro with fancier handles, much like those on the German Army 2008, but with a different crest) and the Malaysian Special Forces knives (both looking more civilian than the German and Polish knives), I cannot find them anywhere on the secondary market.
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I DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THE NEW STYLE....
I WAS INTO THEM IN THE "ALOX" PHASE........ NEW ONES JUST DONT DO IT FOR ME
BUT ON "ALOX SOLDIERS"
they are all the same bro..... (my understanding is the new style are the EXACT SAME WAY)
only difference is a SCALE marking , that SAID COUNTRY chooses to have put on by the factory
-sometimes this is a letter or number engraved in the "initial engrave plate"..........but not always
again it is how that COUNTRY chooses to have victorinox do "THEIR RUN"
they are all special runs........ so LIMITED and not every run may be exact same
i could go on and on.... but it would be about ALOX SOLDIER.....
ALOX - HARD TO FIND...... USUALLY START AROUND $500
AND ARE RARELY FUND IN US MARKET......EBAY IT "ALMOST" YER ONLY BET!
THEY ARE VERY VALUABLE,COLLECTIBLE , AND RARE!!!!!!!!!! DID I MENTION RARE!!!!??????
I WAS INTO THEM FOR 4 YEARS.........HEAVY!!
NEVER COULD AFFORD A SINGLE ONE THAT CAME UP FOR SALE..... AND I SPEND A CRAP TON ON KNIVES A YEAR
THERE ARE MANY MANY (I MEAN A LOT!!) FOREIGN COUNTRIES....SOME I NEVER EVEN HEARD OF (MAINLY AFRICA) THAT USED OR DID USE A VICTORINOX ALOX SOLDIER..... I MAY HAVE LISTED THEM HERE ON AAPK IN PAST??? DO A SEARCH MAYBE?????????
GOOD LUCK BRO!!!
THEY ARE FUN KNIVES TO COLLECT
I HAD TO STOP BUYING THE RED CELL UNITS...... AS THEY NEVER DID HOLD ANY RESALE VALUE IMPO, AND I TRIED TO BUY/SELL THEM FOR 1 FULL YEAR
ALOX..... NOW THEY BRING SOME BUCKS!!!!
I WAS INTO THEM IN THE "ALOX" PHASE........ NEW ONES JUST DONT DO IT FOR ME
BUT ON "ALOX SOLDIERS"
they are all the same bro..... (my understanding is the new style are the EXACT SAME WAY)
only difference is a SCALE marking , that SAID COUNTRY chooses to have put on by the factory
-sometimes this is a letter or number engraved in the "initial engrave plate"..........but not always
again it is how that COUNTRY chooses to have victorinox do "THEIR RUN"
they are all special runs........ so LIMITED and not every run may be exact same
i could go on and on.... but it would be about ALOX SOLDIER.....
ALOX - HARD TO FIND...... USUALLY START AROUND $500
AND ARE RARELY FUND IN US MARKET......EBAY IT "ALMOST" YER ONLY BET!
THEY ARE VERY VALUABLE,COLLECTIBLE , AND RARE!!!!!!!!!! DID I MENTION RARE!!!!??????
I WAS INTO THEM FOR 4 YEARS.........HEAVY!!
NEVER COULD AFFORD A SINGLE ONE THAT CAME UP FOR SALE..... AND I SPEND A CRAP TON ON KNIVES A YEAR
THERE ARE MANY MANY (I MEAN A LOT!!) FOREIGN COUNTRIES....SOME I NEVER EVEN HEARD OF (MAINLY AFRICA) THAT USED OR DID USE A VICTORINOX ALOX SOLDIER..... I MAY HAVE LISTED THEM HERE ON AAPK IN PAST??? DO A SEARCH MAYBE?????????
GOOD LUCK BRO!!!
THEY ARE FUN KNIVES TO COLLECT
I HAD TO STOP BUYING THE RED CELL UNITS...... AS THEY NEVER DID HOLD ANY RESALE VALUE IMPO, AND I TRIED TO BUY/SELL THEM FOR 1 FULL YEAR
ALOX..... NOW THEY BRING SOME BUCKS!!!!
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Speaking of Alox knives, this is the only one I have (or ever could afford!). This was purchased in the early '90s by my great-grandfather shortly before his death in '93. I used to carry it quite a bit when I was first into knives, as I preferred the sturdy Alox to Cellidor, but I decided to never carry it again, as it is a family heirloom. On eBay this knife tends to bring more than $100, just another reason to not carry it. I have a beat-up and practically worthless Colonial SAK-style knife with the same tools that I keep as a backup for my Victorinox Fieldmaster which is my usual everyday carry knife.
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Nice little parcel of knives ya got JB! Great to see a post from you. Have a good day buddy!
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l like my Deluxe Tinker, it has all the tools that I need with no tools that I don't need. I carry it when I drive bus on field trips, it really comes in handy for fixing sports equipment and any other small jobs that come along. ftd
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I carried the black one for about 3 years every day...real handy and when you need a saw , it's great. The red 2 blade fits in the pocket nice. The purple one just lives in a tube , like the Mountain Climber lives in a box.
I think for the money they are like WD-40 ...doesn't cost a lot ,but they work when you need em.
I think for the money they are like WD-40 ...doesn't cost a lot ,but they work when you need em.
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JUST SOME RANDOM SAK PIX...............
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I am posting to show my accumulation of SAK. I say "accumulation" because there is no focus on any particular model, or tools, etc., just about 120 different models/types of these iconic working knives.
I will do a second post to show some individual knives and ask a few questions.
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I will do a second post to show some individual knives and ask a few questions.
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Here is the Alox SAK i carry with me always. Slender yet strong with 3 blades: one to slice/cut. one to saw and one to poke with: = most bases covered with a light weight knife that you do not even notice in your pocket:
I cannot figure out how to place the correct text with it's picture so i will just do 1 knife per post & spread it out over a few daze.
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I cannot figure out how to place the correct text with it's picture so i will just do 1 knife per post & spread it out over a few daze.
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This is a sweet knife, an older style of SAK. This one is marked on the master tang: "Wengerinox" under a crossbow, and "56" on the rear tang. I think 56 is the year not a model number. Hoping someone will confirm or correct this.
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I'm not positive this is what you're talking about but don't be offended if I'm telling you something you already know.kootenay joe wrote: I cannot figure out how to place the correct text with it's picture so i will just do 1 knife per post & spread it out over a few daze.
kj
The limit is still ten images per post. (last time I checked)
Enter the text you want associated with the picture and then place your cursor on the next line down (or two lines if you prefer more space between the text and the image.)
Match the text (you can place it on top of or beneath the image you're posting) Just click on the (") quote button on my post and you'll see how I did it.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
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This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
Re: VICTORINOX knives 1884- present SWISS ARMY KNIVES
kootenay joe wrote:This is a sweet knife, an older style of SAK. This one is marked on the master tang: "Wengerinox" under a crossbow, and "56" on the rear tang. I think 56 is the year not a model number. Hoping someone will confirm or correct this.
kj
Yep. This means it was made in 1956. It's a model 1951 and made by Wenger.
All Soldiers have had a two-digit date stamp since sometime in the late '20s. I have two Soldiers a "93" marked model 1961, and a "13" (really should have gotten a different year stamp, 13 is not a good number, but it's an awesome knife) Soldier '08.
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That's a heckuva SAK collection
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Thanks Scott. It does not look like much or even interesting when shown in big groups like i have done but there are many different styles, all true SAK's. Some very neat knives in there.
Here is a black handled 7 'thick', 87mm ( ~ 3 3/8") SAK marked: "Wenger(crossbow logo)/Delemont/Switzerland/Stainless"
If you know anything about this knife, including emblem on handle, please post.
thanks, kj
ps, i will try advice given above re text & pictures when i feel up to it. i am computer phobic (never had a phobia ever before this)
Here is a black handled 7 'thick', 87mm ( ~ 3 3/8") SAK marked: "Wenger(crossbow logo)/Delemont/Switzerland/Stainless"
If you know anything about this knife, including emblem on handle, please post.
thanks, kj
ps, i will try advice given above re text & pictures when i feel up to it. i am computer phobic (never had a phobia ever before this)