VICTORINOX knives 1884- present SWISS ARMY KNIVES
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I know, I know. Is there some support group for us, like knives anonymous or something similar. Its hard for me to discover a knife without some sort of appeal. I find I can justify the purchase of virtually any blade. This has got to stop. Oh, wait. I just recalled a Schatt & Morgan that is a must have. Catch y'all later.
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I sent SAKs to my nephews. Here, their father introduces them to the knives.
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MAN THATS COOL
way ta make memories for a kid ,QS
way ta make memories for a kid ,QS
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Very cool QS
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Thanks guys. When I send knives to youngsters [next will be Scouts then Barlows] I include some simple information about the knives with a brief quiz like this one for the SAKs.
REVIEW: Whenever finished using a knife that you won't use again for a few days. Always wipe your prints off the blades with a very, very __________ cloth.
SAK means ________ ________ _______.
The handles on pocket knives are often called _________.
Two connected companies make the same SAKs. These are Victorinox (named after the founder's wife Victoria) and _______.
Here is a difficult question. What does ALOX tell us about the SAK scales?
[Ans: soft/Swiss Army Knives/scales/Wenger/they are aluminum (or aluminum alloy).]
REVIEW: Whenever finished using a knife that you won't use again for a few days. Always wipe your prints off the blades with a very, very __________ cloth.
SAK means ________ ________ _______.
The handles on pocket knives are often called _________.
Two connected companies make the same SAKs. These are Victorinox (named after the founder's wife Victoria) and _______.
Here is a difficult question. What does ALOX tell us about the SAK scales?
[Ans: soft/Swiss Army Knives/scales/Wenger/they are aluminum (or aluminum alloy).]
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now THAT....is flat out COOL
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Just bought this Victorinox Anniversary Soldier Knife of 2005 and at the blade, has laser etched the signature of the current CEO of Victorinox, Charles Elsener. Comes with a 192 page Collectors Companion Book. Still in unopened box.
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I really like the Alox knives. Flipped the picture right side up so we don't get a kink in our neck while admiring it.
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I had to do a Google search for this knife! It is a Victorinox Classic SD.
http://sakfan.blogspot.com/2013/01/vict ... oogle.html
http://sakfan.blogspot.com/2013/01/vict ... oogle.html
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"Because tellin' people , i like having a SPYDIEHOLE sounds sooo much better than a THUMBHOLE"
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Very nice QS!Quick Steel wrote:I sent SAKs to my nephews. Here, their father introduces them to the knives.
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Camillus, a great acquisition.
And thanks to those who commented on my nephew's photos. I do think we should do whatever we reasonably can to foster the hobby with future generations. With younger children the first thing I do with them and their parents is explain basic safety. Then I explain what to do when they cut a finger. When, not if. (Often by the 2nd day when closing the blade.) So when it happens there is no panic from child or parent.
A friend's 8 year old, whom I had no connection with, cut his hand on his father's knife. Clearly his father's fault: no education, no supervision. So now the boy's parents will hardly let him touch anything more than a butter knife. Sad.
And thanks to those who commented on my nephew's photos. I do think we should do whatever we reasonably can to foster the hobby with future generations. With younger children the first thing I do with them and their parents is explain basic safety. Then I explain what to do when they cut a finger. When, not if. (Often by the 2nd day when closing the blade.) So when it happens there is no panic from child or parent.
A friend's 8 year old, whom I had no connection with, cut his hand on his father's knife. Clearly his father's fault: no education, no supervision. So now the boy's parents will hardly let him touch anything more than a butter knife. Sad.
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Quick Steel wrote:Camillus, a great acquisition.
And thanks to those who commented on my nephew's photos. I do think we should do whatever we reasonably can to foster the hobby with future generations. With younger children the first thing I do with them and their parents is explain basic safety. Then I explain what to do when they cut a finger. When, not if. (Often by the 2nd day when closing the blade.) So when it happens there is no panic from child or parent.
A friend's 8 year old, whom I had no connection with, cut his hand on his father's knife. Clearly his father's fault: no education, no supervision. So now the boy's parents will hardly let him touch anything more than a butter knife. Sad.
So true. Safety first and explaining what to do when an accident happens is a good idea. My earliest recollections with knives was when I was about 6 or 7 and my Dad let me close a blade on his knife much to my mother's disapproval and I surely did cut my finger. Happily that did not end my knife days.
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And getting that first cut is wonderfully educational. I always get kids started with a SAK because it is less provocative especially to mothers who are usually a bit worried. I understand; that is their job. But the SAKS enter were other knives can create an issue.
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Tang stamps hide more than they reveal.
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Here are a couple of old ones. Any info would be great!!!
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hey MATTY!
here is my BEST shot at em.
1st one- OFFICERS knife -that tang stamp is 1884-1909...prolly right about 1900 IMO
fibre scales
2nd one-SPORTSMANS knife-tang stamp is 1943-1950(victoria w/ crossbow)
INTERESTING KNIFE TO ME:
cool advert etch
this knife was made by Swiss for the Swiss market ,in a OLDER style.....IMO
if was made for export IMO would look totally different....more of what we think of now,but with the pins expose through the scale...i have a few.....i will try to post a pic for comparison
THIS KNIFE IMO= ww2 era knife made in the 1884-1910-20ish STYLE.
HOPE THIS HELPS matty
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here is my BEST shot at em.
1st one- OFFICERS knife -that tang stamp is 1884-1909...prolly right about 1900 IMO
fibre scales
2nd one-SPORTSMANS knife-tang stamp is 1943-1950(victoria w/ crossbow)
INTERESTING KNIFE TO ME:
cool advert etch
this knife was made by Swiss for the Swiss market ,in a OLDER style.....IMO
if was made for export IMO would look totally different....more of what we think of now,but with the pins expose through the scale...i have a few.....i will try to post a pic for comparison
THIS KNIFE IMO= ww2 era knife made in the 1884-1910-20ish STYLE.
HOPE THIS HELPS matty
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Hey Buggaroony!!! Thanks for the info!!!!! Look forward to seeing yours as well....
Oh, and I finally hit my tenth post!!!
Only took me 2 1/2 years....
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Only took me 2 1/2 years....
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congrats MATTY........whats the deal ya CHAT RAT....LOLOLOOOLLOL
WW2 era we Americans would be thinkin this style.......this is the style our AMERICAN troops would have seen in the PX ,and brought home........the style you show is pre that IMPORT style.....
and the ones you show would have been carried by EUROPEAN area forces.........
SIDE NOTE:notice spiked awl and GROOVED corkscrew....also exposed pins through cell scales.
(your scales are FIBER)
WW2 era we Americans would be thinkin this style.......this is the style our AMERICAN troops would have seen in the PX ,and brought home........the style you show is pre that IMPORT style.....
and the ones you show would have been carried by EUROPEAN area forces.........
SIDE NOTE:notice spiked awl and GROOVED corkscrew....also exposed pins through cell scales.
(your scales are FIBER)
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Thanks JB, great information to have. I don't own any at present but with all the displays and discussion, I might be in the market. Saw a vintage black officer's model, (had alot of bells and whistles) very nice sheath with pencil and notepad on ebay 'bout 4 months or so ago, missed out in the auction. If you have heard of such, please let me know. Thanks again, Rocky
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hey rocky
off hand i dont remember one comeing with pen and paper...sorry not that they didn't!
BUT
i do have a couple that come in a aluminum box and inside is a alox knife and ASTRONAUT pen
the kind that write upside down/sideways/etc...........
off hand i dont remember one comeing with pen and paper...sorry not that they didn't!
BUT
i do have a couple that come in a aluminum box and inside is a alox knife and ASTRONAUT pen
the kind that write upside down/sideways/etc...........
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Thanks JB, I'm watching one on ebay now. It's not black but red. I'll let ya know how it turns out. Rocky
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Got 'er done! I'll send pics when I get her. Rocky
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