My old Swiss soldier knife

[Louky]

Hello !

I try to determine the age of my SAK, and the soldier knife generation it belongs. You maybe can help me ?

It is an old Wenger knife. It comes from Swiss and there are military proof marks on the handle. Unfortunately, there is no year indication on the main blade… I also don't know if the handle is in wood or plastic (the pattern is very strange for me).

Thank in advance !

 

[Goldmember]

Hi,

as far as I know it`s a model 08, these were used between 1908 and 1951 when a new smaller version came out.
It has fiber handles and the stamp (2 crosses in circles) means that the knives was repaired once (It`s a repair-stamp, at least that`s what experts say. There is no real proof for that).
Maybe it got a new blade or new handles or both. Maybe that`s why the blade looks new.

 

[swissbianco]

according to the stamps its made more toward or after 1951, as an civillian model. its in an verry nice condition for that age.

+B

 

[SAKsRCool]

That's a beaut! Other than the maker similar to my '44 P marked Victorinox. I have to say that this style of the Soldier is my favorite! Well, I've never handled an 1890's model and I do like it's larger proportions but not it's non-stainless tools.

 

[swissbianco]

ps. by the wengerinox stamp on the bladetang, that is an swiss crossbow and not an umbrella or else.

the swiss crossbow stands for ouer swiss high quality standarts.

+B
swissbianco

 

[Louky]

Thank you very much for your messages. It is very difficult to obtain information concerning the old Swiss soldier knives. I'm happy to learn mine dates toward 1950…

Regards

 

[gbuskirk]

I believe Bernard Levine is a collector of old SAKs, and would be a good reference.