Wenger Laser

Etherealicer · **on:** March 31, 2015, 11:17:46 AM

So, I found a shop that still carries two Wenger Laser.

With the batteries they had at hand, both didn't work (although it could have been the batteries). Is this a known problem, that the Wenger Laser is not working?
Secondly, I would like to know how valuable they would be.

Thanks for your help

basilio · **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:41:48 AM

Hi Beat!
As far as I know the Laser (and Spot Light) models didn't have problems, they should work OK.
However, I did notice some old stock knives (both laser and spot light) not working because they were stored away for years without removing the batteries.
Even after cleaning them, they didn't work.
It seems that AAAA batteries do leak acid, no matter what the maker is.
In a model I inspected there was some kind of "white corrosion" that started in the battery compartment and went all the way to the laser bulb.
As for the value, these were quite expensive knives (expecially the laser models) from the beginning
My very personal opinion is that a NIB model, in working order, with box and papers should be valued from € 90 to € 110.
Hope this helps

basilio · **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2015, 11:58:49 AM

Just to be sure.
In the shop did they have the correct batteries?
AAAA, which are very difficul to find, are very similar in appearance to the more common AAA.

Etherealicer · **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2015, 01:45:37 PM

Quote from: basilio on March 31, 2015, 11:58:49 AM

Just to be sure.
In the shop did they have the correct batteries?
AAAA, which are very difficul to find, are very similar in appearance to the more common AAA.

They had AAAA, but they were old. The SAKs themselves were stored without batteries, so technically should be fine.

neillcurrie · **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2015, 02:39:35 PM

I have a Laser that before I owned it had been kept for many years with the old battery installed. When I got it the corrosion was terrible. Regardless, after a good cleaning of the contacts (primarily with a pencil eraser and toothbrush)it worked again.
Those AAAA batteries are readily available inside rectangular 9 volt batteries, BTW.

Etherealicer · **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2015, 02:40:39 PM

Quote from: neillcurrie on March 31, 2015, 02:39:35 PM

I have a Vic Laser that before I owned it had been kept for many years with the old battery installed. When I got it the corrosion was terrible. Regardless, after a good cleaning of the contacts (primarily with a pencil eraser and toothbrush)it worked again.
Those AAAA batteries are readily available inside rectangular 9 volt batteries, BTW.

Thanks for the tip, I have bought a pair in a local electronics store, will swing by and test them sooon.

enki_ck · **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2015, 02:45:29 PM

Quote from: neillcurrie on March 31, 2015, 02:39:35 PM

I have a Laser that before I owned it had been kept for many years with the old battery installed. When I got it the corrosion was terrible. Regardless, after a good cleaning of the contacts (primarily with a pencil eraser and toothbrush)it worked again.
Those AAAA batteries are readily available inside rectangular 9 volt batteries, BTW.

Some of them. Duracell I think.

neillcurrie · **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2015, 04:28:47 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on March 31, 2015, 02:45:29 PM

Quote from: neillcurrie on March 31, 2015, 02:39:35 PM
I have a Laser that before I owned it had been kept for many years with the old battery installed. When I got it the corrosion was terrible. Regardless, after a good cleaning of the contacts (primarily with a pencil eraser and toothbrush)it worked again.
Those AAAA batteries are readily available inside rectangular 9 volt batteries, BTW.
Some of them. Duracell I think.

I think all the 9 volt rectangular batteries can be opened up to expose a stash of AAAA batteries, not just Duracell. Maybe someone else can confirm?

sf_duke · **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2015, 05:41:13 PM

Quote from: neillcurrie on March 31, 2015, 04:28:47 PM

I think all the 9 volt rectangular batteries can be opened up to expose a stash of AAAA batteries, not just Duracell. Maybe someone else can confirm?

I believe this only applies to certain brands and those labeled as alkaline. Seems like the fit may vary as well with some having reversed polarity (button on the opposite end) and some requiring some extra connector shims.

twiliter · **Reply #9 on:** April 02, 2015, 06:06:08 PM

The Wenger Laser in my collection works fine. I did put a new battery in it months ago. It's kind of clunky compared to the 58mm Vic, but it does what it's supposed to.