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Comment by Tobias Gibson on August 30, 2012 at 20:34

I know they're not that rare  I was really excited to score another Huntsman Economy (also called the Woodsman) for $10 on a eBay bid!

My first SAK ever was this model and I still love it but it has a nasty gouge on the back sclae and the small blade got chipped.  The new one has light surface scratches but has never been sharpened and looks pretty good.  It'll never replace the original but it is nice to have a second one!

Comment by Jan Carter on July 30, 2012 at 19:27

The original cutlery factory, located at Ibach in Switzerland, was opened by Karl Elsener in 1884

GREAT Story Dale

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on May 17, 2012 at 1:21

Here's a current BBC article on VICTORINOX that was interesting.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on April 26, 2012 at 11:09

Other than making several purchases from the place I have no other association with Central Valley Wholesales.  I saw this item on eBay and it looked kind of cool for those who might need it.  Its numerous replacement parts in a nice plastic case.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/130686578856

Comment by Ron Cooper on February 11, 2012 at 23:07

i think i'm ready to take those knives in a whole new direction with some colorful new scales. like i mentioned, i like black and yellow. heck! i might even mix 'em up and do one side black and the other side yellow? hmm? i kind of like that idea. we'll see. thanks for the tip on the pen and the plus scales. i hadn't even thought of that.

Comment by Wayne Whitted on February 11, 2012 at 22:46

I have those knives myself and must say I really like the tool layouts for them. If you are just wanting to rid yourself of the logo, they can be removed with some old fashioned elbow grease and hard work. If a color change is your motive I am with you there. I like various colors on my knives. You might consider a "Plus" scale set that includes a slot for the removable ink pen. The ink pens can be bought as well if you need one.

One neat little trick for using the ink pen is too "clamp" it underneath the "hook" in the bottom tools section and then use the entire knife to write with. It adds some weight especially useful for guys like me with big hands and fingers trying to use that little stick of an ink pen. LOL Works well.

Comment by Ron Cooper on February 11, 2012 at 22:31

wayne, i'm glad i was dialed into this convo between you tobias and todd about swapping scales on SAK's. i have a couple of really nice knives that i got some years back when i was still smoking marlboros. it's been almost 8 years since i quit smoking and i think it's about time to pop the marlboro ad off of my knives and replace those scales with the color of my choice. i really liked the yellow scales in the youtube vid that you provided the link for, wayne! thanks!

here's what i'm talking about in case you're not already familiar with the old marlboro miles incentive program marlboro/phillip morris used to promote smoking their brand...

i'm thinking yellow on one and black on the other?

anyway...thanks, guys!

Comment by Wayne Whitted on February 11, 2012 at 16:15

Here is a good video showing how to do it. There are several places to buy NEW factory scales for Victorinox SAK's. If you need help in finding some send me a personal note and I will give you a short list.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdf-bBOuI5Q

Comment by Todd Helmkamp on February 11, 2012 at 16:09

Thanks for the info, Wayne and Toby.  I didn't know you could swap out Vic scales.

Comment by Wayne Whitted on February 11, 2012 at 13:40

"I've been told that once you pop the handles off, you really can't use them anymore.  Is that your experience?"

Not entirely. The rivet has a collar that "mushrooms" the plastic out over it and once you force the scale off it sometimes breaks out a bit of the plastic. If that happens they will no longer fit snugly without some kind of glue. The best thing is to be very careful when removing the scales. Warm the up some without getting them hot, and then try and pop them off. That will lessen the chance of breaking out too much plastic.

If you have to glue them back on a knife, remember to use a glue that is not permanent and can be removed somewhat easily. I have heard "Goop" is good but have no experience with it. Also be careful not to get any glue near the toothpick and tweezers slots.

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