Any Original Soldiers around?

[315]

I’ve been thinking about trying to pickup an original soldier model, or even the smaller 1951 model. I did notice on some of the 1951’s I’ve seen where it looks like the screwdriver had been changed and a crescent shaped, sharpened area was added on the side of it. Curious if this was to help in cutting or scraping something specific, or just in general? Anyway, how about some photos of any original or 1951’s you’ve got....

 

[comis]

I do own one from 1961, Elsener Schwyz tang stamp. And here is a picture of it:

I tend to collect and keep my soliders in their original forms(if they are not in immediate danger for deterioration), so the side 'chisel' has not been sharpen. Judging from its appearance, I am guessing it is likely to be at an obtuse angle at 45 deg (or even more) and I probably could scrap or strip wires if I want to. But it is no where near as sharp as the Victorinox Spirit side crescent-shaped chisel on the chisel tool(which by the way, absolutely awesome for making feather stick).

Hope this helps.

 

[FSCJedi]

It’s not as old as what you’re looking for, but my birth year (‘81) Soldier has that sharpened chisel-style edge on the inside of the bottle opener. It’s kind of hard to see in this picture, though.

 

[315]

I have a couple of the Alox Soldiers, but nothing old enough to have the sharpened edge of the bottle opener.

 

[Rich S]

Only a Model 2, Can't find a model 1.
Rich