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Comment by Tobias Gibson on May 15, 2014 at 12:15

Most recent find at a Flea Market included a Swiss Buck Advantage (also known as the Sidekick).  Knife appears to be new but was sold without the box.  I bought it from a guy who was a Buck Knives Distributor for 13 years.  I got it and Coleman Fixed blade for $25.    Pretty good deal in my book.  The Swiss Buck has was made from 1991-1998.   Still tryign to find out about the Coleman fixed blade.  What I can say is both are sweet looking blades.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on May 4, 2014 at 19:04

A Look at the Wenger "Evo Cow" knife

Comment by Tobias Gibson on April 26, 2014 at 5:07

A look at the Midnite Manager, one of my EDC knives

Comment by Tobias Gibson on April 24, 2014 at 10:40

The company was founded in 1884.  2014-1884 =130

However, the Company was originally named Victoria.  It became Victorinox in 1921 when the company switched to stainless steel (inox) in its knife production.  They first sold knives to the Swiss Army in 1891 and they used the trademark cross/shield emblem on their knives in 1909. 

I think the term "Evolving" is appropriate as soon you will see Victorinox/Delmont tang stamps  on a few knives now that Wenger Genuine Swiss Army Knives are truly no more.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on April 15, 2014 at 8:38

Comment by Tobias Gibson on April 8, 2014 at 21:28

My Take on the German Army Knife

Comment by Tobias Gibson on February 24, 2014 at 20:14

Thanks Steve.   Landed three more today, an old Wenger Backpacker (no etch, will be a user), and pre-1991 Huntsman and pre-1991 Camper.  The huntsman is near mint, no box.   The Camper is in exceptional shape but has well worn scales.  (that's okay I got it for a under $5 and bought it to re-handle it!)  Pictures to follow.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on February 23, 2014 at 19:59

Real nice Tobias, I just acquired a couple of vintage Victorinox folders. I'd love to show ya'll later. One is a Golfers type multi-blade.

Comment by Tobias Gibson on February 23, 2014 at 19:49

Here is one of my latest SAKs.  It is a Victorinox Classic SD with the the Star of David shield and cobalt blue handles.  Not necessarily rare but not that common either.   Scales show a little pocket wear but blades are like new.

Comment by Ron Cooper on February 23, 2014 at 16:05

Quote: "I guess what is on top is an ice pick perhaps?"

Steve, I believe the tool that you thought was an "ice pick" is actually an awl (reamer) with an eyelet and can double as a sewing needle for stitching canvas or leather using twine or any similar thread-like material?

You have a very versatile tool in just that one knife, Steve!

Packing a big punch into every nook and cranny on your knife the Swiss also placed a very small screwdriver inside of the corkscrew! Very ingenious, those Swiss! I use one of those micro screwdrivers all the time to adjust the screws on my eyewear. I love that little 'driver!

Cheers, my friend!

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