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Comment by Tobias Gibson on November 25, 2013 at 15:47

I've tried to get the Wall book on several occasion via different libraries but it most cases some schmuck has stolen it.  I've manged to get a copy of the Kane book and it is fairly weak. A lot of fluff and not nearly enough substance. (I just looked it over again)  Due to its age, it lacks any information on the newer patterns.

Comment by Wayne Whitted on November 25, 2013 at 13:42

The "Owners Manual" by Michael Young is an easy buy. Follow the link Ron posted a few posts down from here or look it up on eBay if you prefer as he sells them there too.

The Kane and Wall books are hard to find but from what I have heard they are not much compared to these modern books.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on November 25, 2013 at 13:08

Oops.  Silly me!  I was confusing the Kathyn Kane "Swiss Army Knife Handbook" with the Michael Young "Owner's Manual"  I fond the handbook somewhat lacking. I've ordered the Owner's Manual from Amazon.  It is a hard one to find.  I've been trying to get a copy of the Rick Wall book.

Comment by Wayne Whitted on November 25, 2013 at 7:46

I have each of the other 2 books if you are interested. The Derek Jackson book can be found quite readily but the Victorinox book is scarce and OOP.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on November 25, 2013 at 6:11

I will agree with Wayne and Ron, having seen and read all three.  I have the owners manual and it probably is the best.  They are hard to find, even in library systems.

As good as the manual is, you will still find it lacking.  I've had more answers to questions answered in the group and on the SAK-wiki than any of the books.

Comment by Ron Cooper on November 24, 2013 at 23:29

I'll second one of Wayne's suggestions:  

The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual

It can be found on Amazon for about $20.

Comment by Wayne Whitted on November 24, 2013 at 22:44

The book by Derek Jackson is OK but not really comprehensive. It is more of a b beginners book. There is also a book "The knife and its history" written by the Victorinox company released in 1984. Hard to find book that is out of print. It has some interesting company history. Then there is a privately written book  by Michael Young called "Swiss Army Knife, The — Owner's Manual" and it is full of history, tips and photos. Check out the book section on the SAKWicki website for a more complete list of books. The last book can be had for around $20 and is still currently being sold.

Comment by Ricky L McConnell on November 24, 2013 at 21:11

I am looking for a reference book on SAK's.  Does anyone have a recommendation ? I found this one on Amazon, Swiss Army Knives: A Collector's Companion Hardcover – May 31, 20

Comment by Tobias Gibson on November 23, 2013 at 21:22

I've got the Standard  Pioneer in Red and The Pioneer  Farmer in Silver.  I  Also have the 84mm Cadet and an Alox 58mm.   I need to get more alox Scales

Comment by Tobias Gibson on November 22, 2013 at 19:51

The coolest thing about the pioneer is that it is laied out like a classic camp/scout knife.  The end mounted reamer is fantastic compared to the spine mounted one!

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