Show me that Alox wear!

Flint Hills said:
Thanks! I'm new to the world of Alox, why are the brass liners more desirable? Is it just because they don't make them anymore or is there a functional reason? Just curious.
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Well the brass liner models seem to be more desirable for no real particular reason besides people wanting them and possible slight functionality improvement. I find the brass liners more appealing in look as well as said slight improvement in functionality. The functionality comes from brass being more of a smooth or polished surface for the knives and tools to open against. This is just my opinion, but it is shared by others as well.

Does the cap lifter/large flathead have a rough finish or is it polished?

The Old Cross alox has become much more in demand in the last year alone. Where did you get your or have you had it for a while?
 
I'd say the cap lifter and can opener are a rough finish? I can see the grind marks on both but can't on my newer Cadet. I just got this old cross Pioneer as part of a trade deal. Really liking it so far! Is there any way to date these?


Capt. Spaulding said:
Well the brass liner models seem to be more desirable for no real particular reason besides people wanting them and possible slight functionality improvement. I find the brass liners more appealing in look as well as said slight improvement in functionality. The functionality comes from brass being more of a smooth or polished surface for the knives and tools to open against. This is just my opinion, but it is shared by others as well.

Does the cap lifter/large flathead have a rough finish or is it polished?

The Old Cross alox has become much more in demand in the last year alone. Where did you get your or have you had it for a while?
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Flint Hills said:
I'd say the cap lifter and can opener are a rough finish? I can see the grind marks on both but can't on my newer Cadet. I just got this old cross Pioneer as part of a trade deal. Really liking it so far! Is there any way to date these?
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Old Cross means pre '99, small "v" on the Victorinox tang stamp means pre '86. Brass liners were used form '57 to '84. After '84, they were nickel silver. That's all I can remember.
 
SAK Guy said:
Sorry Cap. I just jumped in and answered it. Didn't realize the question was directed at you. Forgive me Capt. ALOX! ;) :D

Haven't been online as much...I'll shoot you a PM over at MTO later.
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I didn't mean it like that at all.

I meant you probably knew more then me on the subject of dating the Pioneer so he should listen to what you said. Don't ever be sorry for adding in your wealth of knowledge to the conversation. It's always nice to get good info to educate people. :thumbup:
 
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Hi guys!

Well, my Wenger Soldat (SI) arrived yesterday in the mail. It´s not my first Wenger SI - but the one that was built in my birthyear and I´d like to show it off right here - it seems to be the right place for it. ;)

I shot it at the evilbay and I couldn´t be happier with it than I am right now. The previous owner has used it, but not abused. The blades needs to be sharpened, ok. And it has very slight side-to-side bladeplay on the screwdriver-tool and the mainblade as well as some chips on the awl. But it seems to be of normal and regular use as a tool for cutting tasks. :) Oh - and the bail is missing.

Some pics for ya guys and gals!





What does that symbol mean?!



Here´s the purdy tang stamp :D



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I have to admit that I have almost more chips and wear than the knife that was built in my birthyear (1983) - so I think I made a good deal :p

This will be carried on special occasions and when a talisman of some kind is needed.
 
Very cool. :thumbup:

The WK stamp means it was a military knife. It stands for Waffenkontrolle. The WK was stamped on once it was quality inspected and given the go ahead to be issued. It is not guaranteed it was issued to a soldier, but quite likely. They did this until 1987.
 
Thanks for the info. WK = Waffenkontrolle = Weapon control makes sense on a military item in general. Interessting they did this until 1987 - IIRC the Wenger Soldat was longer in use at the swiss army... :confused:

However - I don´t want to derail the thread. Thanks very much for the helpful information, Capt. Spaulding.
 
Humppa said:
Thanks for the info. WK = Waffenkontrolle = Weapon control makes sense on a military item in general. Interessting they did this until 1987 - IIRC the Wenger Soldat was longer in use at the swiss army... :confused:

However - I don´t want to derail the thread. Thanks very much for the helpful information, Capt. Spaulding.
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After 1987 the military recognized the inspection was not needed as Victorinox/Wenger quality was so exceptional they no longer needed to do quality inspections for the military. Glad I could help. :thumbup:
 
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