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Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 4:48 pm**

Hey All, some really great Sak’s on this thread for sure. Love lookin at all the different handle patterns y’all have shown. I think I have a couple I’ll post when I get home.

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 5:47 pm**

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 3:53 pm
SwedgeHead wrote: ↑Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:28 pm Gonna keep an eye on those to see if there is any exciting action.
Most likely it'll be the thumbs-down, especially if they're auctions that have seen bids. Vintage SAKs can bring insane money.

Thats good news for me, owning most of the rarer and expensive models already, not so good for those still looking.
I think these two are probably priced more than double going rates. But you never can tell...

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:10 pm**

You are extremely fortunate in that regard. The oldest SAK I own might be late 1970s.

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:34 pm**

Got a few Swiss Army Knives in a Collection just was wondering about this one any help ? Has just about everything you could want .

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 7:36 pm**

A few more Pictures

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:02 pm**

Victorinox offered the SwissChamp paired with a survival kit (or, as I consider it, a starting point for a comprehensive kit) some time ago. There might be a few variations in kits. The SwissChamp was introduced in 1986 (if memory serves me correctly). In about 1991, the multipurpose hook was added (underneath the scissors). The screw in the scissors pivot was replaced with a rivet around that time. You have a nice example of an early SwissChamp and survival kit!

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:11 pm**

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:02 pm Victorinox offered the SwissChamp paired with a survival kit (or, as I consider it, a starting point for a comprehensive kit) some time ago. There might be a few variations in kits. The SwissChamp was introduced in 1986 (if memory serves me correctly). In about 1991, the multipurpose hook was added (underneath the scissors). The screw in the scissors pivot was replaced with a rivet around that time. You have a nice example of an early SwissChamp and survival kit!

Yep, Dan nailed it (in fine detail I might add) . You can google Swiss Champ SOS kit (survival kit) for the pieces that should be included, there are early and late variations, and an extended kit that has the double pouch. Looks like you might have all or most of the original goodies for the single pouch there, thats cool !

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:16 pm**

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:02 pm Victorinox offered the SwissChamp paired with a survival kit (or, as I consider it, a starting point for a comprehensive kit) some time ago. There might be a few variations in kits. The SwissChamp was introduced in 1986 (if memory serves me correctly). In about 1991, the multipurpose hook was added (underneath the scissors). The screw in the scissors pivot was replaced with a rivet around that time. You have a nice example of an early SwissChamp and survival kit!

Thanks for the info. Now I can List it in my store

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:16 pm**

SwedgeHead wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:11 pm
Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:02 pm Victorinox offered the SwissChamp paired with a survival kit (or, as I consider it, a starting point for a comprehensive kit) some time ago. There might be a few variations in kits. The SwissChamp was introduced in 1986 (if memory serves me correctly). In about 1991, the multipurpose hook was added (underneath the scissors). The screw in the scissors pivot was replaced with a rivet around that time. You have a nice example of an early SwissChamp and survival kit!
Yep, Dan nailed it (in fine detail I might add) . You can google Swiss Champ SOS kit (survival kit) for the pieces that should be included, there are early and late variations, and an extended kit that has the double pouch. Looks like you might have all or most of the original goodies for the single pouch there, thats cool !

Thanks

Posted: **Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:19 pm**

SwedgeHead wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:11 pm Yep, Dan nailed it.

Not quite! I got the year of introduction wrong. 1985 is the correct year. Based the tang stamp with a small V in Victorinox, it's a very early SwissChamp. I also found a link to a list of the kit's contents:

https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-browse_ima ... ageId=1434

Good luck with the sale!

Posted: **Tue Mar 28, 2023 10:34 pm**

This post has been a long time in the making: my "family portrait" of the "other" Swiss Army knives, the Wengers.

We see, clockwise from top left: a Picnic, a Backpacker II, a Watch Case Opener (AKA Watchmaker 85), and a Patriot.

Master blades open...

Thanks for having a look!

Posted: **Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:03 pm**

I finally got to taking an Alox family portrait. 22 in all...19 Victorinox and three Wenger Eloxy.

Posted: **Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:13 pm**

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Tue Apr 11, 2023 9:03 pm I finally got to taking an Alox family portrait. 22 in all...19 Victorinox and three Wenger Eloxy.

Alox Family Portrait 11 April 2023.jpg

Real nice family Dan!!

John

Posted: **Wed Apr 26, 2023 9:14 pm**

My latest!!
John

Posted: **Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:22 am**

Thanks, John, and yours is lookin' pretty good, too!

Posted: **Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:48 am**

I guess I should add this here.

Posted: **Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:53 pm**

Dan In MI wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:22 am Thanks, John, and yours is lookin' pretty good, too!

Thanks Dan.

John

Posted: **Sat Apr 29, 2023 3:56 pm**

jerryd6818 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:48 am I guess I should add this here.

Looks good jerry!!

John

Posted: **Sun Apr 30, 2023 2:04 pm**

3 color

Posted: **Mon May 01, 2023 2:35 am**

Knice ones, Vit!

None of my white SAKs look that good.

Posted: **Wed Jun 07, 2023 8:26 pm**

Couple I snagged for gifts to the 10-12 year olds at upcoming family reunion.

Posted: **Mon Aug 21, 2023 2:14 am**

Here are a few photos of my newly acquired Old Cross Victorinox Electrician. I believe this one was made between 1976 and 1986, but I might be a little off. Hopefully I'll be able to narrow the range down some.

: The electrician's blade.

: Note the brass liners.

: The tang stamp (the other side is blank)

Posted: **Fri Sep 01, 2023 3:51 am**

Here is a link to 27 SAKs on a display board for sale in Minnesota: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/k ... ead#unread

Dennis

Posted: **Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:07 pm**

My dad brought this back from Germany in 1945, borrowed from a prisoner. Never used it after he gave it to me.

Posted: **Sat Dec 23, 2023 12:50 am**

Jacknifeben wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 10:07 pm My dad brought this back from Germany in 1945, borrowed from a prisoner. Never used it after he gave it to me. IMG_5864.jpegIMG_5864.jpeg

Very cool, JKB! Quite a piece of history..

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