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Comment by Jan Carter on September 15, 2015 at 19:26

Thanks Ron!  Al it is a good looking knife!

Comment by Al Rogers on September 15, 2015 at 18:42

Thanks Ron. If anyone's interested in this knife, make me an offer, I need a camera.

Comment by Ron Cooper on September 15, 2015 at 1:49

This is the pic Al posted of his knife...

I hope you don't mind that I took the liberty of sizing it and re-posting it? This way it's easier for the viewer to actually see it.

BTW, It's in really nice shape for a knife that's almost 60 years old. And, like I've already stated, to a collector of Wenger Soldier Knives it would probably bring you a very nice return for your initial $2.00 investment. You got a good one, my friend!

Comment by Al Rogers on September 15, 2015 at 1:14

P7290804.JPGThis is the only half decent photo I can share. The markings on my knife are identical to your photos with one exception. The handles on mine are a darker shade of red than yours. There's minor scratching on the handles and someone did a half assed job of sharpening the blade but it can be saved. Maybe I will sell it, I really need a good camera more. Thanks, Ron and Andreas.

Comment by Ron Cooper on September 14, 2015 at 15:48

@Andreas-LMAO!!! Classic!

Comment by Andreas on September 14, 2015 at 15:14

Hey Al, sell the knife and get a camera!!!

Comment by Ron Cooper on September 14, 2015 at 14:03

Al,

From your description I suspect that you have a 1957 Wenger Soldiers Knife, as Andreas has already informed you. The circled "W-K" stands for Waffen Kontrolle:

 
Originally it was a small stamp in the form of the Swiss Cross (top left), and later - two letters W-K - "Waffen Kontrolle" e.g., "Arms Control"

Depending upon the condition of your knife it could be quite valuable to a collector. These older Wenger and Victorinox knives are becoming scarcer. Especially the ones in decent condition. Does your knife's markings look like this:

From 1957 until 1961 Wenger makes a soldier knife with red plastic plates of Grilon (Grilonschalen - Swiss Nylon Quality). 

Soldier's knife manufacturing Wenger, restyled 1957 model 1951 1957 release

Parameters soldier's knife restaylinga 1957: 
Length: 93 mm 
Weight: 90 g 
Blade length: 65 mm

I hope this helps? It sounds like you got a fantastic deal for only $2.00. Congratulations! And, btw, a bad picture is better than no picture. So, please, post a pic from your "crummy little camera." I would love to see it!

Cheers, mate!

Comment by Al Rogers on September 14, 2015 at 11:44

Thanks Andreas, a photo won't help much from my crummy little camera, always blurry. Time to invest in a better one I guess. The knife is in very good condition, some minor scratches. Not bad for a $2.00 investment. I love auctions!

Comment by Andreas on September 14, 2015 at 2:15

Put a picture to have a look.

Its a swiss army knife made for the army by wenger in 57.

Depending on its condition it may worth from nothing to 80-100 bucks

Comment by Al Rogers on September 13, 2015 at 23:24

I have a knife that is stamped Wengerinox with a crossbow symbol on one side of the blade at the bottom and 57 on the other side.  Beside the 3" blade, it has a slot screwdriver blade with a curved cutting surface, a can opener and an awl. On one handle is a small stamp with a cross in a circle and what appears to be W-K.  The knife is in very good condition with only minor scratches.  Can anyone tell me what I have and what it might be worth?  I got it at an auction in a small lot for $2.00.  Thanks.  Al Rogers

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