VICTORINOX knives 1884- present SWISS ARMY KNIVES

[Oledadsknives]

Hey All, some really great Sak’s on this thread for sure. Love lookin at all the different handle patterns y’all have shown. I think I have a couple I’ll post when I get home.

[SwedgeHead]

Gonna keep an eye on those to see if there is any exciting action.

Most likely it'll be the thumbs-down, especially if they're auctions that have seen bids. Vintage SAKs can bring insane money.

Thats good news for me, owning most of the rarer and expensive models already, not so good for those still looking.
I think these two are probably priced more than double going rates. But you never can tell...

[Dan In MI]

You are extremely fortunate in that regard. The oldest SAK I own might be late 1970s.

[kennedy knives]

Got a few Swiss Army Knives in a Collection just was wondering about this one any help ? Has just about everything you could want .

[kennedy knives]

A few more Pictures

[Dan In MI]

Victorinox offered the SwissChamp paired with a survival kit (or, as I consider it, a starting point for a comprehensive kit) some time ago. There might be a few variations in kits. The SwissChamp was introduced in 1986 (if memory serves me correctly). In about 1991, the multipurpose hook was added (underneath the scissors). The screw in the scissors pivot was replaced with a rivet around that time. You have a nice example of an early SwissChamp and survival kit!

[SwedgeHead]

Victorinox offered the SwissChamp paired with a survival kit (or, as I consider it, a starting point for a comprehensive kit) some time ago. There might be a few variations in kits. The SwissChamp was introduced in 1986 (if memory serves me correctly). In about 1991, the multipurpose hook was added (underneath the scissors). The screw in the scissors pivot was replaced with a rivet around that time. You have a nice example of an early SwissChamp and survival kit!

Yep, Dan nailed it (in fine detail I might add) . You can google Swiss Champ SOS kit (survival kit) for the pieces that should be included, there are early and late variations, and an extended kit that has the double pouch. Looks like you might have all or most of the original goodies for the single pouch there, thats cool !

[kennedy knives]

Victorinox offered the SwissChamp paired with a survival kit (or, as I consider it, a starting point for a comprehensive kit) some time ago. There might be a few variations in kits. The SwissChamp was introduced in 1986 (if memory serves me correctly). In about 1991, the multipurpose hook was added (underneath the scissors). The screw in the scissors pivot was replaced with a rivet around that time. You have a nice example of an early SwissChamp and survival kit!

Thanks for the info. Now I can List it in my store

[kennedy knives]

Victorinox offered the SwissChamp paired with a survival kit (or, as I consider it, a starting point for a comprehensive kit) some time ago. There might be a few variations in kits. The SwissChamp was introduced in 1986 (if memory serves me correctly). In about 1991, the multipurpose hook was added (underneath the scissors). The screw in the scissors pivot was replaced with a rivet around that time. You have a nice example of an early SwissChamp and survival kit!

Yep, Dan nailed it (in fine detail I might add) . You can google Swiss Champ SOS kit (survival kit) for the pieces that should be included, there are early and late variations, and an extended kit that has the double pouch. Looks like you might have all or most of the original goodies for the single pouch there, thats cool !

Thanks

[Dan In MI]

Yep, Dan nailed it.

Not quite! I got the year of introduction wrong. 1985 is the correct year. Based the tang stamp with a small V in Victorinox, it's a very early SwissChamp. I also found a link to a list of the kit's contents:

https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-browse_ima ... ageId=1434

Good luck with the sale!

[Dan In MI]

This post has been a long time in the making: my "family portrait" of the "other" Swiss Army knives, the Wengers.

We see, clockwise from top left: a Picnic, a Backpacker II, a Watch Case Opener (AKA Watchmaker 85), and a Patriot.

Master blades open...

Thanks for having a look!

[Dan In MI]

I finally got to taking an Alox family portrait. 22 in all...19 Victorinox and three Wenger Eloxy.

[jmh58]

I finally got to taking an Alox family portrait. 22 in all...19 Victorinox and three Wenger Eloxy.

Alox Family Portrait 11 April 2023.jpg

Real nice family Dan!!

John

[jmh58]

My latest!!
John

[Dan In MI]

Thanks, John, and yours is lookin' pretty good, too!

[jerryd6818]

I guess I should add this here.

[jmh58]

Thanks, John, and yours is lookin' pretty good, too!

Thanks Dan.
John

[jmh58]

I guess I should add this here.

Looks good jerry!!
John

[Vit_213]

3 color

[Dan In MI]

Knice ones, Vit! None of my white SAKs look that good.

[Ivoryman]

Couple I snagged for gifts to the 10-12 year olds at upcoming family reunion.

[Dan In MI]

Here are a few photos of my newly acquired Old Cross Victorinox Electrician. I believe this one was made between 1976 and 1986, but I might be a little off. Hopefully I'll be able to narrow the range down some.

The electrician's blade.

Note the brass liners.

The tang stamp (the other side is blank)

[deo-pa]

Here is a link to 27 SAKs on a display board for sale in Minnesota: https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/k ... ead#unread

Dennis

[Jacknifeben]

My dad brought this back from Germany in 1945, borrowed from a prisoner. Never used it after he gave it to me.

[toomanyknives]

My dad brought this back from Germany in 1945, borrowed from a prisoner. Never used it after he gave it to me. IMG_5864.jpegIMG_5864.jpeg

Very cool, JKB! Quite a piece of history..