How old is my SAK?

Joined
Aug 27, 2012
Messages
2
The knife was given to me as a gift 11 years ago, and I haven't really thought about it until i founding cleaning out some boxes. I was wondering how old it is.

DSCF3047.jpg

84mm.jpg

these are the tang stamps. (not my knife, camera wont focus on it)
 
I had to look this up for you.
From 1957 to 1974 the pocket tools with handles made of aluminium were produced under the brand name «ELINOX». This brand name was created by combining «Elsener» with the designation «INOX». Since 1975 they are marked with «VICTORINOX» on the blade as well.

So I imagine yours was made between 1975 and the time you got it. I hope that helps.
 
I have done some research and all I could find was this page. According to them there was a Red Alox secretary made that is rare to find. Could I have this SAK?
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Secretary
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-browse_image.php?galleryId=31&imageId=632
But the Logos are not the same, The logo on my knife is more triangular shaped. Also CWL I looked on that site and did not find a matching tang stamp.

I also came across this that looks just like my knife, It says it few where made and is rare.
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-browse_image.php?galleryId=31&imageId=634
 
Last edited:
Back
Top