What multitool or SAK did you buy today

[jmh33]

1984 was a REAL BAD yr for me..
KOOL knife though!!
Congrats..
John

 

[A.L.]

1984 was a REAL BAD yr for me..
KOOL knife though!!
Congrats..
John

Thanks! Sorry to bring the bad memories.

 

[jmh33]

Thanks! Sorry to bring the bad memories.

It’s all good!!
John

 

[btb01]

Just got this in the mail today. I’ve owned plenty of SAKs in my life, but this is my first Wenger. It’s interesting to see the small differences in the tools. The locking blade is a feature I haven’t experienced on an SAK before.

 

[jmh33]

Just got this in the mail today. I’ve owned plenty of SAKs in my life, but this is my first Wenger. It’s interesting to see the small differences in the tools. The locking blade is an interesting feature I haven’t experience on an SAK before.

SCHWEETT!!

John

 

[Nebuchadnezzar]

So ugly it's kind of charming.

 

[redsparrow]

Oops

 

[redsparrow]

Wenger Traveler

edit; to state this is the seller's pic

Hope to put this one to good use (this summer) as it's name sake suggest.

 

[dogstar]

My second hand Camper arrived. Here it is with my Bantam and Classic SD. I gave one away earlier this year, so I am happy to have this model again. As Victorinox are well made, a used model is a pretty safe bet.

 

[StuntDouble]

Technically I didn't buy them today, but they did come in the mail today and yesterday. Both L.L. Bean branded, one a Victorinox the other a Wenger. The Wenger is the fault of btb01 . I saw the one he got, and got curious. Mine isn't in as nice of shape, but still looks like it was carried more than used. I dig the size of it too.

 

[El Jay]

SAK Classic SD. Time to replace the one I lost.

 

[Ed G]

Just ordered the 2023 Limited Pioneer …
I blame all of you.

 

[btb01]

Picked up a couple SAKs at the Badger Knife Club show in Janesville, WI this weekend.

The first was this Wenger-made SwissBuck. I believe the model is the Trekker. It appears to be unused, I’m fairly sure both blades have the factory edge. Came with the orignal box and paperwork (use/care instructions, warranty registration, etc.)

I also grabbed this little Vic Classic. Although I have a few around the house, I’ve never really been a fan of the Classic, but the grey color stood out in a pile of other Classics, and (after a bit of squinting) I thought the FBI seal on the back made it interesting enough to shell out $5.

 

[kamakiri.knives]

What vintage is mine?

Looks like early 1985 production. The 90° stop on the caplifter and no eyelet in the awl confirm.

 

[kamakiri.knives]

Notice that, on one knife, the liner that separates the scissors from the saw is not trimmed back like it is on the others. I'm guessing that also helps date the knife?

It does help…many 4 layer knives get this particular 1mm ‘full’ liner starting in the mid-late ‘70s. That liner gets phased out at different times depending on the model as they all have different ‘construction protocols’.

 

[the-accumulator]

Looks like early 1985 production. The 90° stop on the caplifter and no eyelet in the awl confirm.

It does help…many 4 layer knives get this particular 1mm ‘full’ liner starting in the mid-late ‘70s. That liner gets phased out at different times depending on the model as they all have different ‘construction protocols’.

I appreciate the information. You obviously have a passion for SAK, and I'm glad you are willing to share your knowledge. Individually, we can't be an expert on everything, so that makes forums like this one especially valuable. Thanks for your input. T-A

 

[mitch13]

Minichamp arrived today.
Although you won't see it, it is camoflage

 

[Lee D]

Minichamp arrived today.
Although you won't see it, it is camoflage
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That spoon thing actually came in handy last weekend, I used it to successfully unscrew the license plate screws from my neighbor’s new car for her. Weirdly enough, that’s the second time I’ve used it for that exact task.

 

[EJM73]

Just bought a Camper at Bass Pro. I wanted a SAK with a saw and this was in stock. I would post a picture but don't know how.

 

[Ed G]

Just ordered the 2023 Limited Pioneer …
I blame all of you.

and here she be … my first 3-layer Alox, and I am well pleased!

… swapped out the split ring for what I feel is a more reasonable size (6mm dia), as I don’t plan on mooring it to the dock anytime soon.