If you could pick from the European catalog, what would you get?

bingofuel · **on:** April 19, 2009, 03:49:37 AM

Sorry for the semi-double post, but I couldn't figure out how to edit the topic of my other thread. I will be flying through Zurich next month and am probably going to pick up a few Euro-only SAKs. For those of us in North America, if you could choose from the European catalog, which models would you get? So far I'm thinking of a "wood" Wenger and a blue "eloxy" patriot.

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #1 on:** April 19, 2009, 05:21:10 AM

http://www.wenger.ch/scripts/Modules/Products/listOne.aspx?idProducts=395&idn=139

AndyTiedye · **Reply #2 on:** April 19, 2009, 06:57:52 AM

Grab the "Mike Horn Special" if you see one.

The Woods are nice.
There are several NewRanger models we don't get in the states. NewRangers with corkscrews are usually European-only.
The Touring 174 is especially interesting because it has the bit driver.
The Euro Climber — last SAK made with the long nail file — If you can't see the back, look for scissors and main blade coming out the same end.
European version of Swisstool Spirit (with scissors and regular blade).

thaugen · **Reply #3 on:** April 19, 2009, 06:59:20 AM

If you're staying in Zurich then I recommend shopping at Teddy's Souvenir Shop (near Gross Munster on the Limmat River) and Mengs Cutlery (on Rennweg off Bahnhofstrasse). In my opinion they are two of the best SAK stores in Zurich.

To answer your post, you can often find the old style magnifying glass Vic Explorers and Champs in the swiss shops. I've even purchased the display model to get the old style magnifying glass. You can also still find the 08 date stamp alox soldiers in most stores here in Zurich (a personal favorite).

bren10man · **Reply #4 on:** April 19, 2009, 07:30:05 AM

This one:

http://www.wenger.ch/scripts/Modules/Products/listOne.aspx?idProducts=99&idn=92

I bought this one last summer, before I went to the States on leave from Korea. The one I bought, however, did not have the key ring, which I thought degraded its functionability (I prefer to tie off everything to prevent loss). This one does have it....I gave it away as a gift, so I need to get another one.

bren10man · **Reply #5 on:** April 19, 2009, 07:33:54 AM

Quote from: thaugen on April 19, 2009, 06:59:20 AM

If you're staying in Zurich then I recommend shopping at Teddy's Souvenir Shop (near Gross Munster on the Limmat River) and Mengs Cutlery (on Rennweg off Bahnhofstrasse). In my opinion they are two of the best SAK stores in Zurich.

To answer your post, you can often find the old style magnifying glass Vic Explorers and Champs in the swiss shops. I've even purchased the display model to get the old style magnifying glass. You can also still find the 08 date stamp alox soldiers in most stores here in Zurich (a personal favorite).

Think you can find a Wenger STG-90 Assault Rifle SAK for me?!?!?!?!?!

Ben X · **Reply #6 on:** April 19, 2009, 09:57:53 AM

Any chance the standard blade Spirit s/scissors is as cheap there as the standard spirits are here?

donvito · **Reply #7 on:** April 19, 2009, 11:47:40 AM

I'd get a red Swiss Grip, if not available then the Swiss Grip leather sheath can fill the void

J-sews · **Reply #8 on:** April 19, 2009, 02:36:18 PM

Black oxide cap crimper Spirit for me please

Dunc · **Reply #9 on:** April 19, 2009, 09:19:45 PM

Quote from: J-sews on April 19, 2009, 02:36:18 PM

Black oxide cap crimper Spirit for me please

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Bob I need one of these more then air

Regardless if I can afford it or not

If you find any info on its availability please let me know . And of course Vice Versa

Dunc

J-sews · **Reply #10 on:** April 20, 2009, 12:34:23 AM

Quote from: dunc5 on April 19, 2009, 09:19:45 PM

Quote from: J-sews on April 19, 2009, 02:36:18 PM
Black oxide cap crimper Spirit for me please

Bob I need one of these more then air Regardless if I can afford it or not If you find any info on its availability please let me know . And of course Vice Versa

Dunc

Will do of course Duncan!

Right now it seems Noth has provided the best leads on them.

BIG-TARGET · **Reply #11 on:** April 20, 2009, 12:47:36 AM

Quote from: AndyTiedye on April 19, 2009, 06:57:52 AM

Grab the "Mike Horn Special" if you see one.

The Woods are nice.
There are several NewRanger models we don't get in the states. NewRangers with corkscrews are usually European-only.
The Touring 174 is especially interesting because it has the bit driver.
The Euro Climber last SAK made with the long nail file If you can't see the back, look for scissors and main blade coming out the same end.
European version of Swisstool Spirit (with scissors and regular blade).

HAow about that Red "Ranger-grip" Def showed us??

bingofuel · **Reply #12 on:** April 20, 2009, 04:56:54 AM

Quote from: thaugen on April 19, 2009, 06:59:20 AM

If you're staying in Zurich then I recommend shopping at Teddy's Souvenir Shop (near Gross Munster on the Limmat River) and Mengs Cutlery (on Rennweg off Bahnhofstrasse). In my opinion they are two of the best SAK stores in Zurich.

To answer your post, you can often find the old style magnifying glass Vic Explorers and Champs in the swiss shops. I've even purchased the display model to get the old style magnifying glass. You can also still find the 08 date stamp alox soldiers in most stores here in Zurich (a personal favorite).

Thanks for the tips. I was only planning to pass through on transit, but I might have to make a quick stopover at this rate. Do you know of anyone who might have some vintage alox models for sale?

Ben X · **Reply #13 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:50:22 AM

Oops, my intended question was do they have the sought after spirit with the plain edge and the scissors.

thaugen · **Reply #14 on:** April 20, 2009, 12:50:45 PM

The Spirit with plain edge and scissors is available, but it cost 126.00 CHF. You won't be able to do much bargain hunting in Switzerland - all prices are within a few CHF...

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