Swiss Army Knife thread

[nishijin]

Do we already have a thread dedicated to SAKs?

Here’s my most-loved Wenger Evo 52 (I think?) with damaged scales and a corkscrew driver sanded down to fit. Had this since 2011, I believe.

To me it’s nearly the perfect daily. 84mm, pliers and scissors, small nail file. If I could own another of these without the saw, it would be the perfect SAK - scissors and pliers, no bulk. Alas not a configuration available.

Shown next to the overtly large and rarely carried Swiss Champ that’s missing the magnifier since new.

I have had a new SAK arrive this week. After being disappointed with the quality of a Climber out the box, I returned and paid extra for a Mountaineer. Unfortunately still feels a bit big, but will try to carry as a daily.

 

[Bighit]

I have two . one is missing and the other broken .

Cant remember the model name of the other one . Traveller possibly .

EDIT.

it is the traveller.

The broken one is this .

Don't think the saw is meant to go that way.

Had it since the 90s. It's going back to get fixed but it's discontinued now so I hope they still have parts.

 

[nishijin]

Mountaineer, with added hidden pin and corkscrew mini driver.

 

[nishijin]

HS Walsh watch knife, with blade and case opener. This is my second, after the first was stolen in Germany. I believe my first one didn’t have the Walsh name on it.

 

[compo82]

still have the one somewhere i got issued in norway quite basic but green handle was told the back edge was thicker to use with the firemaker (not issued ) think i just it in the bergen and saw it as extra weight

 

[Jimmypie]

This is mine , bought new in 2017 Alox Pioneer and goes everywhere with me home and away

 

[Blackhill]

My Farmer X . It’s almost the perfect edc . If it had the pruning blade and red Alox scales it would be my grail Sak .I’m thinking of getting one modded .

 

[SEAN]

Cost the same as a decent springer, lol.

 

[Scubashot]

View attachment 291063Cost the same as a decent springer, lol.

Does it come with a wheelbarrow?

 

[SEAN]

Does it come with a wheelbarrow?

No, but I lean to one side when its on my belt, lol.

 

[Bluetoe]

My SAK was showing the years of use and abuse so I sent it to the UK agents of Victorinox for some TLC. It took quite a while to return but the level of service was exemplary, every part which showed the slightest sign of wear was replaced. What I received back from them was in effect a brand new knife. The price for this? Around £9 including P&P back to me.

The parts which were replaced:

The refurbished knife:

 

[nishijin]

My SAK was showing the years of use and abuse so I sent it to the UK agents of Victorinox for some TLC. It took quite a while to return but the level of service was exemplary, every part which showed the slightest sign of wear was replaced. What I received back from them was in effect a brand new knife. The price for this? Around £9 including P&P back to me.

The parts which were replaced:
View attachment 291349

The refurbished knife:
View attachment 291350

I’m thinking to send the Swiss Champ, and ask for only the magnifier to be replaced. As much as I should send the Wenger, I have real fear they’ll just send a new one back.

 

[sabc]

Here’s one of mine, our Swiss head office had these made for customers I believe, somehow one found its way onto my desk at work.

 

[Whinger]

Any links about getting a refurbishment? My Wenger is about 30 years old, still sharp as you want but the scales are looking well worn. Obviously there's no sales receipt.

 

[Squintykid]

my two
top one Huntsman / Fieldmaster I found on the river bank about 15 years ago, lived in my tackle box ever since.
Bottom a Spartan?
Had that for over 35 years, was my EDC for 20 or so,
Couldn't get a satisfactory edge on it until I ground the blades.. cut myself earlier just opening it up for the picture- didn't feel a thing

 

[Cammie1314]

My wee collection, I have 7 (one in office)

 

[TD_boy]

I might have a couple...

My work carry one

Kept in my off site work jacket

My first SAK - a Wenger bought from Argos when I used to work away regularly

From my last job and more a bedside drawer queen these days - but does get taken on holidays.

Oh and almost forgot a Swiss card in the car...

I'd like a Swiss Champ, but to be honest the Ranger has most of the tools I need and is a more sensible size.

But if someone has an unused one sitting in a draw they don't use - drop me a line...

 

[Bighit]

Any links about getting a refurbishment? My Wenger is about 30 years old, still sharp as you want but the scales are looking well worn. Obviously there's no sales receipt.

https://www.victorinox.com/medias/?context=bWFzdGVyfHNlcnZpY2V8MTU4NDg1fGFwcGxpY2F0aW9uL3BkZnxoMzkvaDg2LzEzNDA4ODM4NjQ3ODM4L1FkLTAwODI5X0VOX1JlcF9DaGVja19saXN0X1VLLnBkZnwzMzc2YzFjOTcwODM5ZTMzOTlkY2E0NmYyZTQwMmM1MDNhMzA1ZTI0NWFjMGZhMzI5ZDUwZTU1Njc2NDhhYTk3

Burton Mcall.

 

[gdavison]

My only SAK, had it for years with a 50p coin for scale. I have no clue as to the model .. I used to have it my PC bag when I flew prior to 9/11 No one ever considered it a weapon however these days who knows

 

[gdavison]

Checked on the various SAK websites and its a Classic SD .. probably the most common knife ever produced