What SAK are ya totin' today?

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Today, I'm carrying a very special two layer SAK called a Golfer. It's extra special to me because it is somewhat rare and it was gifted to me by my friend Dan ( sonofwilfred sonofwilfred ).
I had mentioned to him how I thought golfers had the tool set I like in my SAKS and Dan generously asked if he could send me one. My answer... "Well YEAH"!!
I'm amazed by Dan's generosity and thrilled to have this wonderful piece of Victorinox history for which I had been searching.
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The golfer evolved into the compact when Victorinox added a hook (that I don't need) and began using the updated corkscrew and scissors.

golfer's grooved corkscrew
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scissor screw replaced with a rivet in 1991
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Thank you Dan for this cool :cool: gift! You have proven "There's no place like the porch." :)
I'll be sure to pay it forward mate. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
redsparrow said:
Today, I'm carrying a very special two layer SAK called a Golfer. It's extra special to me because it is somewhat rare and it was gifted to me by my friend Dan ( sonofwilfred sonofwilfred ).
I had mentioned to him how I thought golfers had the tool set I like in my SAKS and Dan generously asked if he could send me one. My answer... "Well YEAH"!!
I'm amazed by Dan's generosity and thrilled to have this wonderful piece of Victorinox history for which I had been searching.
uSnmI6Z.jpg

eKiajar.jpg

The golfer evolved into the compact when Victorinox added a hook (that I don't need) and began using the updated corkscrew and scissors.

golfer's grooved corkscrew
9TgwFe6.jpg

scissor screw replaced with a rivet in 1991
Rk5jciF.jpg

Thank you Dan for this cool :cool: gift! You have proven "There's no place like the porch." :)
I'll be sure to pay it forward mate. :thumbsup::thumbsup:
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NICE James, I love that:thumbsup: I have been the recipient of Dan's generosity as well:thumbsup: Dan and I exchanged some knives as well and he is very gracious. Good on you Dan:)
 
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paulhilborn said:
Ok Dan, more about those cool whistles:thumbsup:
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redsparrow said:
Yeah Dan, were did ya get all those whistles? ;)
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There Hudson metropolitan whistles. There similar to saks, in that they can be dated by there different markings and body shape. There about 3 inches long brass with a nickle-plated finish. They were used by police and military groups from 1883ish. I specifically collect military issued models. They have an arrow stamped in them with the year they were issued, again similar to the ALOX soldier. In the pic the 1913 stamped one was my grandfather's. He had that with him in Gallipoli in 1915 1st world war.
There a duel tone whistle with a crisp note can be heard up to a mile away.
During the second world war the air raid precautions unit ARP used them to warn towns of impending air raids. My old mother used to say the noise would give her chills, when I blew them as a child, because she lived through the second world war as a child and it wasn't good news when you heard the noise.
Hey if there was "WHISTLEFORUMS.COM" what whistle are you totin' today, I'd be posting there daily too :)
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sonofwilfred said:
There Hudson metropolitan whistles. There similar to saks, in that they can be dated by there different markings and body shape. There about 3 inches long brass with a nickle-plated finish. They were used by police and military groups from 1883ish. I specifically collect military issued models. They have an arrow stamped in them with the year they were issued, again similar to the ALOX soldier. In the pic the 1913 stamped one was my grandfather's. He had that with him in Gallipoli in 1915 1st world war.
There a duel tone whistle with a crisp note can be heard up to a mile away.
During the second world war the air raid precautions unit ARP used them to warn towns of impending air raids. My old mother used to say the noise would give her chills, when I blew them as a child, because she lived through the second world war as a child and it wasn't good news when you heard the noise.
Hey if there was "WHISTLEFORUMS.COM" what whistle are you totin' today, I'd be posting there daily too :)
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Alright Dan, my interest is piqued, I've been looking up some info on these. Way cool:thumbsup:
 
sonofwilfred sonofwilfred Interesting Dan. Surprising your mother would allow you to blow one of those anywhere near her. :eek:
Real family heirlooms, especially the 1913 :cool:! And they make a good looking background for your vintage SAK.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

"Hey if there was "WHISTLEFORUMS.COM" what whistle are you totin' today, I'd be posting there daily too." :) Lol :D
 
redsparrow said:
sonofwilfred sonofwilfred Interesting Dan. Surprising your mother would allow you to blow one of those anywhere near her. :eek:
Real family heirlooms, especially the 1913 :cool:! And they make a good looking background for your vintage SAK.:thumbsup::thumbsup:

"Hey if there was "WHISTLEFORUMS.COM" what whistle are you totin' today, I'd be posting there daily too." :) Lol :D
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Ha the next generation loves blowing the whistle too he runs around pretending he is a train blowing these whistles, so I can see what my dear old mum put up with
 
sonofwilfred said:
There Hudson metropolitan whistles. There similar to saks, in that they can be dated by there different markings and body shape. There about 3 inches long brass with a nickle-plated finish. They were used by police and military groups from 1883ish. I specifically collect military issued models. They have an arrow stamped in them with the year they were issued, again similar to the ALOX soldier. In the pic the 1913 stamped one was my grandfather's. He had that with him in Gallipoli in 1915 1st world war.
There a duel tone whistle with a crisp note can be heard up to a mile away.
During the second world war the air raid precautions unit ARP used them to warn towns of impending air raids. My old mother used to say the noise would give her chills, when I blew them as a child, because she lived through the second world war as a child and it wasn't good news when you heard the noise.
Hey if there was "WHISTLEFORUMS.COM" what whistle are you totin' today, I'd be posting there daily too :)
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Interesting to see how those are made! Quite commonly heard on British period crime shows, being blown by a PC who is calling for backup to catch an escaping evildoer.
 
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