The "key chain" is a real Victorinox issue and very useful for knives with rings at the end, some times the Victorinox shield fell apart, be careful and don´t loose it (you can glued it, I did), . The small knife looks like the standard pocket victorinox (the blades are like mine), but the finnish is very rare (at least to me). Nice piece.
The Swiss army knife is a Classic SD with mother of pearl handles - very pretty. It's retail value is around $80 but expect less if you sell it. The Classic (nail cleaner instead of flat driver) is still a catalog item.
The key chain fits on a belt. A chain is optional.
Well I do have a stock image but nothing has yet been taken of the actual knife. I can say it looks exactly like this image here with the addition of the Boy Scout logo on the front scale;
Shot Show photos are starting to appear and it looks like Victorinox will release a new 111mm line with Dual Density scales, basically a 2 part scale with rubber type grips. Also soon to be released is a model called the "Dual Pro", which has a liner locking main blade and a liner locking rescue blade. Looks like it will come in a variety of blade/tool setups. Here is a photo I found on the web.
I have a few larger 111mm knives in my collection but like you I lean towards the "traditional" SAK. My favorite 111mm knife is the "Outrider" with its exceptional group of tools that seem to fit most situations.
More Shot Show news about Wenger this time. Wenger is adding some yellow grip scales to several knives including the RangerGrip 178, EVO Grip18 and EVO Grip 81. These scales will have an engraving on the rubber inserts for the "Patagonian Expedition Race". Also they are showing a revamped "Alinghi" model with newer Grip style scales. I do not have any photos I can share at this time, maybe later.
Greets all in the group. Ive got a couple SAK's so figured I would sign up. PS Just uploaded a pic of one to am album in my profile, Anyone here know the name of it ? Model number etc would be helpful ! . Thanks and Enjoy. Glenn
Thanks ! Yes there is a differance that I can see otherwise the same knife. Mine the main blade is not a liner lock. I will take a pic of the other side. There is a release button intergrated into the knife on the other side. Thanks again ! Glenn
The original is a "Slide Lock" using the gray or red plastic slide switch on the back and it moves a small pin out of the way of the lock to allow it to close. There are newer variations and liner locks are part of that but your's looks older so it is probably just the Slide Lock.
Hey yall, i was fortunate enough to spend 5 months in Germany this past year and made it to the Factory in Ibach, Switzerland. Got some pics posted in my Gallery. It was a Saturday so outdoor pics only. Check em out!
I just bought a SAK type knife I wanted to share with you. It was made in Japan and amd I would really like to get some info about it. maybe you could help me? The master blade has "Stainless steel Japan" on it and the handle the name STEVE along with some sort of shield, inside of which is an X and a crown.
Jakub, it appears to be an older Royal Crest 16 function knife. They are relatively inexpensive knives. I haven't seen the ones made in Japan, but the ones from China are very cheaply made with very thin blades. Hopefully the Japanese are better
Thank you for the information. I bought the knife at a flea market for aprox. 2USD, so it was not an expensive deal. The blades are not thinner when I compared them to my SAK knives.
I suspect that it is an older model and may have been of better quality than the current Chinese made Royal Crest line. The scissors don't have the tell tale hump of the current production
Okay, I'm going nuts looking. What current production 91MM Victorinox SAKs have both a corkscrew and a file blade instead of the small knife blade? Or is such a combination even offered? Do I need to look at Wenger?
I think the closet thing you might find is the 84mm Sportsman model with the small nail file instead of the small blade. 91mm models do not offer the small nail file replacing the small blade.
This is just confounding, when you think about it. the 91 mm is pretty much their flagship size with more option than most can imagine and it doesn't have a nail file blade like the Classic SD. Am I the only at a loss for words over this?
The Victorinox that was almost made especially for me: The Spartan Lite.
It hwas what I use all the time and doesn't have a bunch of stuff I don't use every day. The inline Phillips is the real charm for me. I've already got the little screwdriver for the corkscrew. The only other thing I want is a pen. Will the removable pen fit in the Tweezers' slot? (I don't really need them as I also always have an SD with me.)
No the tweezers slot will not fit the ink pen. Best thing to do is find a set of Plus scales to replace yours. They can usually be bought for around $10 or so. Message me if you can not find a set as I have a couple of sources.
Well, I got my hunter green plus scales and and now have a Hunter Green Spartan Lite, Plus for my EDC. Now if it had a nail file instead of a small pen blade, I could take my Midnight manager off my key chain. (But who am I kidding, I would still carry the MM, too!)
It took five minutes to swap out the handles. I've never done it before but it is quite easy and if you are careful, the old handles won't break. Along with the pressurized blue ink pen, I also have the little straight pin (not shown). I also have the little screwdriver for eyeglasses which store in the corkscrew. I love the Spartan lite frame mainly because it is the smallest 91 mm with the inline Phillips. The white LED light is also handy. The Spartan Lite is similar to the Passenger which is an Explorer without the Scissors.
I'm also looking at some cobalt blue scales. Those look mighty nice. I'm planning on swapping out handles on many of my red handled dupes (Climbers.) I'm also thinking a "Compact Plus" is in my future.
Also,
I've been told that once you pop the handles off, you really can't use them anymore. Is that your experience?
"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.
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.
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?
Carlos Rodríguez
Dec 19, 2009
wayne collinsworth
Dec 19, 2009
Jake
The key chain fits on a belt. A chain is optional.
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wayne collinsworth
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Jake
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Carlos Rodríguez
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Glenn K
Opps inserted pic here too !
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D ale
Apr 13, 2010
Arjun Gandhi
I guess I'm going to have to grab another one.
Apr 13, 2010
Mackenzie Soileau (sebenza100)
Mar 30, 2011
Jakub Capek
I just bought a SAK type knife I wanted to share with you. It was made in Japan and amd I would really like to get some info about it. maybe you could help me? The master blade has "Stainless steel Japan" on it and the handle the name STEVE along with some sort of shield, inside of which is an X and a crown.
Oct 13, 2011
Tobias Gibson
Oct 13, 2011
Martin Desax
Oct 14, 2011
Jakub Capek
Oct 14, 2011
Tobias Gibson
I suspect that it is an older model and may have been of better quality than the current Chinese made Royal Crest line. The scissors don't have the tell tale hump of the current production
Oct 14, 2011
Tobias Gibson
Okay, I'm going nuts looking. What current production 91MM Victorinox SAKs have both a corkscrew and a file blade instead of the small knife blade? Or is such a combination even offered? Do I need to look at Wenger?
Nov 18, 2011
Martin Desax
You may use the selector to find a model. But as Keijo already mentioned, in 91mm there is only the long one.
Some models: Mountanirer, Ranger, Handyman, SwissChamp, Champion....
http://sakselector.info/cgi-bin/sak_selector.cgi
Nov 18, 2011
Wayne Whitted
I think the closet thing you might find is the 84mm Sportsman model with the small nail file instead of the small blade. 91mm models do not offer the small nail file replacing the small blade.
Nov 18, 2011
Tobias Gibson
This is just confounding, when you think about it. the 91 mm is pretty much their flagship size with more option than most can imagine and it doesn't have a nail file blade like the Classic SD. Am I the only at a loss for words over this?
Nov 18, 2011
Tobias Gibson
The Victorinox that was almost made especially for me: The Spartan Lite.
It hwas what I use all the time and doesn't have a bunch of stuff I don't use every day. The inline Phillips is the real charm for me. I've already got the little screwdriver for the corkscrew. The only other thing I want is a pen. Will the removable pen fit in the Tweezers' slot? (I don't really need them as I also always have an SD with me.)
Dec 29, 2011
Wayne Whitted
No the tweezers slot will not fit the ink pen. Best thing to do is find a set of Plus scales to replace yours. They can usually be bought for around $10 or so. Message me if you can not find a set as I have a couple of sources.
Dec 29, 2011
Tobias Gibson
Shot Show Vics. These just showed up in my face book feed from the LV shot show.
Jan 18, 2012
Luca Vignelli
Jan 28, 2012
Luca Vignelli
I just saw the sick knife below on ebay!
Jan 28, 2012
Tobias Gibson
Well, I got my hunter green plus scales and and now have a Hunter Green Spartan Lite, Plus for my EDC. Now if it had a nail file instead of a small pen blade, I could take my Midnight manager off my key chain. (But who am I kidding, I would still carry the MM, too!)
Feb 11, 2012
Wayne Whitted
I just ordered me a Cobalt Blue and White scales both "Plus" models. Now to decide which knife gets the new clothes.
Feb 11, 2012
Tobias Gibson
Hi Wayne,
I'm also looking at some cobalt blue scales. Those look mighty nice. I'm planning on swapping out handles on many of my red handled dupes (Climbers.) I'm also thinking a "Compact Plus" is in my future.
Also,
I've been told that once you pop the handles off, you really can't use them anymore. Is that your experience?
Toby
Feb 11, 2012
Wayne Whitted
"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.
Feb 11, 2012
Todd Helmkamp
Thanks for the info, Wayne and Toby. I didn't know you could swap out Vic scales.
Feb 11, 2012
Wayne Whitted
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
Feb 11, 2012
Ron Cooper
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...
anyway...thanks, guys!
Feb 11, 2012