Help me identify this SAK!

[Chief_Wiggum]

Hi all,

This knife has had a long history. I found it about 15 years ago, and have given it a good home ever since. Anyone have any idea which model it is? Thanks for the help.

 

[Jazzman]

Dont' quote me, but it looks like a scientist.. Great find!!!!! I've been looking for one for a little while now.
Matt

 

[UnknownVT]

Originally posted by Jazzman
Dont' quote me, but it looks like a scientist.. Great find!!!!!

I am QUOTING you.......

and you are absolutely correct, Matt -
it is indeed a Victorinox Scientist

I lost one circa 1984..... in Connecticut - it was in a homemade chamoise leather pouch......
....so is it mine?
(no, I don't want it back - be interesting if it was though -
please look under the corkscrew to see if it was marked in any way?)

Here's my EDC customized Scientist:

BTW - I'm pretty sure the Scientist is still made.

The Swiss & international model # is 1.6305

I think one can get almost any current Victorinox SAK model from Mr. Paul Elsener - the son of the current owner of Victorinox via -

Victorinox Stores Inc
(914) 428-8473
125 Westchester Ave
White Plains, NY

Victorinox Stores Inc
(860) 521-1806
Westfarms Mall
Farmington, CT

 

[Chief_Wiggum]

Wow, thanks guys.

Sorry, not marked under the corkscrew Of all the SAKs I've seen and used, this one has got to be the best mix of size and functionality. Although, I've never actually tried to use the pen

 

[UnknownVT]

Originally posted by Chief_Wiggum
this one has got to be the best mix of size and functionality. Although, I've never actually tried to use the pen

You and Me Both
think that way........
that's why it's my EDC, and customized.

The Pen is extremely useful -
if you're ever caught in a line at a bank or post office, and not packin' a pen.

I used to use the pen quite a bit - and still do when people need something to write with -
although I now EDC a very thin/slim and short Zebra stainless steel ballpoint pen which fits clipped to the fold inside my tri-fold wallet.

BTW - the later models after about 1986 have a straight Pin also in the handle by the corkscrew pivot.

Thanks for looking - of course the probablity of it being my lost Scientist was going to be miniscule, and only out by about 4 years
I can only hope whoever found my lost Scientist appreciates it as much you do yours -
like Matt said that IS a great find!

The Victorinox Yeoman and Boy Scout Yeoman is basically the Scientist with Scissors and that ubiquitous multi-purpose hook on the backside - although once again discontinued as an US import it still can be found at about $25 low price.....

this becomes my EDC when I have to travel by Air - and want to avoid even the remotest possibilty of losing my customized Scientist.