Pigs Fly and Hell Has Frozen Over

leghog · Jan 20, 2018

I've decided to replace the Victorinox Farmer as my everyday carry.

Thanks to

sitflyer I'm carrying this on my belt daily. This is one of my grails. All the more likeable due to its history demonstrating giving and generosity since I've owned it.

screened porch · Jan 20, 2018

I salute sitflyer and congratulate you.
What is it exactly?

leghog · Jan 20, 2018

Wenger from their Sportsman series. Tang stamp was used from 1940-1960 and pile side stamp was used from 1953-1964, so the knife is from 1953-1960.

deltaboy · Jan 20, 2018

Cool!

afishhunter · Jan 20, 2018

Very nice.

I like the "old style" can opener/tin opener and sheepsfoot main blade.
The punch looks a bit more effective than the one used by Victorinox.
Do you know if the mini screwdriver that goes in the corkscrew on the newer knives will fit?

leghog · Jan 20, 2018

That style of can opener style is really a hand opener. The sheepfoot blade was originally a spearpoint. Regarding the mini screwdriver fitting in the corkscrew, I'll find out later when I dig out my cigar box of SAKs.

I got a great deal on the knife because the main blade was bent. As I gingerly attempted to straighten it, it snapped. In disgust I quickly gave it away in this forum. After receiving it,

sitflyer reground the blade and surprised me by giving it back which apparently was his plan all along. It's a cherished knife now.

Ratbert · Jan 20, 2018

leghog said:
That style of can opener style is really a hand opener. The sheepfoot blade was originally a spearpoint. Regarding the many screwdriver fitting in the corkscrew, I'll find out later when I dig out my cigar box of SAKs.

I got a great deal on the knife because the main blade was bent. As I gingerly attempted to straighten it, it snapped. In disgust I quickly gave it away in this forum. After receiving it, sitflyer reground the blade and surprised me by giving it back which apparently was his plan all along. It's a cherished knife now.

What a great story!

sitflyer I salute you for pulling this off!

I really like this one, especially that can opener. I know that sometimes Wenger takes a backseat to Victorinox, but this is a very nice knife (now with a tale to tell, as all favorite knives do!).

sitflyer · Jan 20, 2018

Thanks for reminding me, I kept looking at that old Wenger and my before caffeine brain wasn't quite ticking. I could not remember owning it, as I never considered it as mine

LoL...that was actually pretty fun

Glad you liked the repair.