When I was a kid I bought a Swiss Army Knife. Thought it was cool and the whole Mcgiver thing.
Fast forward to today I’m using AI to figure out what kind of knife this is because I never see any on eBay and I guess is discontinued and “rare”.
I see one on eBay at $249. Seems a bit much.
Anyone know anything about this knife’s value. Guess I’m removing this from my EDC rotation and will be in the market for another one 🙂
Is it just me or do you think Victorinox should offer a + version of all 91 mm knives.
I’ve sent knives to Victorinox for repair on multiple occasions, and I’ve always been impressed and grateful for the service. However, I have never sent in an old Wenger, manufactured before they acquired the company. Will they take the same care and go to the lengths that they do for old Vic’s? I have a few Wengers with toothpicks and tweezers, busted and stuck in the scales. Replacement scales are difficult to find, and I’m not sure if they are as easily changed as Vic’s scales. Does anyone have any experience with sending in a Wenger for repair?
What’s up Everyone!
I just got back into knives again, and decided I wanted some tradition knives for my camping adventures.
Found these three today, and just finished cleaning and oiling them all.
Left to right:
Victorinox Officier Suisse - 1980’s
Colonial Produce Knife - 1980-90’s
Buck 112 two dot - 1974-80’s (but guy said he got it in the 60’s lol)
How’d I do?
Got my hands on the Astronaut Craftsman from the Apollo 11 anniversary.
Iconic inlay, limited run, and it shows up everywhere when people talk about top-tier SAKs.
Do you think it deserves the “grail” status, or are there more interesting rare models out there?
More pics + details here:
https://saknife.com/blogs/infos/victorinox-astronaut-knife-apollo-11
I’m not sure what I did wrong, I cleaned the knife (soaked in warm soapy water then rinsed and left open to dry) the way I’ve always cleaned my other SAK and, now it’s dried, there’s this white stuff all over it and everything is difficult to open.
Not sure what went wrong or if there’s any way to fix it?
I need to clean my daily SAK today but am worried I might do the same thing to it!!
This Wenger Highlander used to belong to my father. He gave it to me as a gift. It has since been my most used EDC pocket knife. I have sharpened and honed the blade a few times since receiving it.
My dad is a collector and was gifted this knife by a friend who told him it's a very rare and old model.
Couldn't find anything about it online - can someones help identify it please? It it just a custom scale or truly something rare?
Any help would be appreciated
I have one of these which my Dad gave me and want to sell it. Would anyone be interested?
I have several SAKs, and thought I'd pick up a Rally, mostly just to have tweezers and a nail file in my pocket. When it showed up, the box says Rally, but the knife says something else entirely. I still need a Rally... What are you doing?
$250 all in
Up for sale is a custom Victorinox Bantam professionally modified by Robert Lessard. One owner (myself) for all the knives to make the mod.
Excellent slim build with added scissors while maintaining a very pocketable profile. Features ribbed brass scales that give it a great feel in hand and a unique look. Includes a great pocket clip with excellent retention for easy carry.
Walk and talk is outstanding, with a strong, crisp snap—noticeably better than a standard Victorinox. Action is smooth and satisfying across all tools.
Blade has a light cursive laser etch that was done when the original bantam was purchased new from KnifeCenter (not added after the mod). Purely cosmetic and can be polished out if desired. The etch is pictured, with portions blurred for privacy.
No visible chips on the blade; it has been sharpened and maintained. Shows light signs of use with minor scratches on the tools, and has been well maintained and kept oiled.
Overall in very good condition and a great example of a high-end custom SAK.
Details:
Maker: Robert Lessard
Base: Victorinox Bantam
Mod: Added scissors + pocket clip
Scales: Ribbed brass
Condition: Very good (light use, minor scratches on tools, no chips)
Action: Excellent walk and talk, strong snap
Price: $250 ALL IN (includes shipping CONUS)
Payment: PayPal G&S
Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Picked up these two Wenger Nail Clip 580 models (1.580.11.424 / 580.624) in transparent scales, brand new in box — pink and purple — and they really feel like tiny gems 💎 in my micro EDC.
The pink gives off a nice ruby vibe, while the purple leans more toward an amethyst look. Both are super clean, compact, and practical with the built-in nail clipper — easily one of the most useful small SAKs for daily carry.
Paired them with my patch pouches for a bit of personality.
Hello!
The owner doesn’t know the exact model, it doesn’t have any code on the box.
Anyone can ID?
Thank you
Hello everybody,
Today I added my new Spartan red in my collection.
1- Mininichamp- edc on key and sometimes in my suit jacket or trousers. I like to use the victorinox key holder that you can unlock by a press to use it easily.
2 - Spartan, the newest - I’ll carry as edc too because I’d like to have a 91 mm, easy to carry and with not many double tool with the minichamp, because I’ll carry both
3 - Handyman - fantastic sak to me, it’s always in my backpack with my pc and documents. If it’s a busy Sunday I carry it with me for some work in house or garden or anything I have to do
4 - Soldier - it’s the one I love, it was my dad’s Sak, he gave me many many years ago, I was only 6, everything started from that moment. It’s from 88.
I don’t carry many times because I don’t want to lose.
I decided to buy the Spartan because it’s similar to the soldier, but I like the price and the simplicity.
I think I’ll add some plus scales on the Spartan (I like the green one), if the minichamp on my key is in the backpack not with me, for the pen. I think I can survive without double scissors (but I think they are amazing)
I have a golf tool, but I’m trying to give it away. I never use it. I like to use all of them.
I think I’ll carry the Spartan as edc from tomorrow in trousers,
Continue carrying the handyman in backpack
Continue carrying Minichamp on key
Soldier in house, only for special days
That’s all ! Loving my Victorinox.
Which is the next I can collect?
Suggest, please !