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"The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)

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"The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
on: July 20, 2009, 03:24:27 PM
I was piss my pants excited when I saw this on OZ ebay & had to nab it.This is the 2nd Australian Army Issue SwissTool I have owned , my first one found it's way too sunny England into Sir Duncalot's mit's. I was sad to see it go but I did end up with a Kershaw A100 so I should not whine  :D :D.
All is well, as my new one is , A NEW ONE  :o :o :o :D :D.That is right, so new the Black Oxide finish is still a bit tacky too touch(normal for new BO MT's) & I think it still has the factory applied lube emanating from various parts of it :o :D :D.
So what makes it an Australian Army Issue SwissTool, ahhh umm not a great deal  ::) ::) :D :D. It is essentially a standard SwissTool but it has the very cool military identification  markings on it .I know for a fact the Australian Army, Australian Navy use SwissTool's & I am 99% sure the Air Force does as well.There must be many 1000's of Military marked ST's floating around Australia , I have struggled to find many for sale.My first one , I bought it on a whim & the listing did not mention it's military past(the photo was terrible as well). The second one I have seen for sale is below  :P :D :D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dunc/S6303069.jpg[/img]]
My Digger next to my beater Spirit
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New ST's military ID, surprisingly identical too the much earlier Dunc Digger below  :o :think: :think:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dunc/7034cecc.jpg[/img]]
So I guess the military markings is an item description as opposed too a service/time issued number :think: :think: :think:

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dunc/S6303063.jpg[/img]]
My new one look's like a 2005 plier head
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dunc/858a184c-1.jpg[/img]]
My old one looks like a 1998 plier head. Looks like OZ armed services have been using ST's for awhile  :think: :D

http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dunc/S6303064.jpg[/img]]
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dunc/S6303065.jpg[/img]]
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dunc/S6303066.jpg[/img]]
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Dunc/S6303067.jpg[/img]]

I did not think I would own another Armed SwissTool so I am very happy to have this one. I would like a satin finished ST(Navy or Air Force).My military tools/knives seem to be increasing in number  ::) :D :D.My old one, Dunc's, BO finish had faded too a very nice smokey black.The new one is VERY black  :D :D
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Old%20Pocket%20Knives/Army%20Tools/S6303074.jpg[/img]]
1979  Camillus 'Demo Knife' , new SwissTool OZ Army & 1977 Australian made(hard to find)OZ Army issue BAK
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/multimat426/Old%20Pocket%20Knives/Army%20Tools/S6303075.jpg[/img]]
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #1 on: July 20, 2009, 03:32:26 PM
cool 8) why do you called "the digger"? :think:
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #2 on: July 20, 2009, 03:40:42 PM
Very cool mate.  8)  I'm guessing the mark will be a Quartermasters ID number.
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #3 on: July 20, 2009, 03:44:41 PM
Quote from: cliosguy on July 20, 2009, 03:32:26 PM
cool 8) why do you called "the digger"? :think:

Digger is the nick name given too Australian soldiers.See link ;)
http://www.defence.gov.au/army/traditions/documents/digger.htm

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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #4 on: July 20, 2009, 03:46:12 PM
Quote from: MultiMat on July 20, 2009, 03:44:41 PM
Quote from: cliosguy on July 20, 2009, 03:32:26 PM
cool 8) why do you called "the digger"? :think:

Digger is the nick name given too Australian soldiers.See link ;)
http://www.defence.gov.au/army/traditions/documents/digger.htm

 :o didnt know that :) thanks :tu:
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #5 on: July 20, 2009, 04:04:49 PM
That is interesting. Thanks for posting.

I think here in Canada, they like to use Gerber MP600s as standard military issue.
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #6 on: July 20, 2009, 04:52:44 PM
Quote from: MultiMat on July 20, 2009, 03:24:27 PM
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When did Victorinox start making the file like this? It looks a lot like the one off the Spirit - it goes all the way to the tip and looks like it should work. 8) Have I not been paying attention?

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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #7 on: July 20, 2009, 05:07:05 PM
Nice nab and a nice mini collection. :D
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #8 on: July 20, 2009, 06:57:36 PM
Glad you managed to nab a second one mate :tu:
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #9 on: July 20, 2009, 07:13:19 PM
That's a great looking tool :tu:
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #10 on: July 20, 2009, 07:18:06 PM
That's such a good catch...  :tu:
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #11 on: July 20, 2009, 10:41:24 PM
Looks great mate.  :)
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #12 on: July 21, 2009, 04:01:43 AM
Oh....maw....GAWD!! :drool:   Love that big black shiny noggin:


Quote from: MultiMat on July 20, 2009, 03:24:27 PM

My Digger next to my beater Spirit
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Dibs on the next one you find Mat ol' buddy ol' pal ol' friend of mine! :D

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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #13 on: July 21, 2009, 10:51:03 AM
Quote from: J-sews on July 21, 2009, 04:01:43 AM
Oh....maw....GAWD!! :drool:   Love that big black shiny noggin:


Quote from: MultiMat on July 20, 2009, 03:24:27 PM

My Digger next to my beater Spirit




Dibs on the next one you find Mat ol' buddy ol' pal ol' friend of mine! :D



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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #14 on: July 21, 2009, 04:17:08 PM
Too bad the US Army doesn't issue a cool multi-tool. When I was in  we all had to buy our own. And back then the only thing available was the PST.
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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #15 on: July 21, 2009, 10:37:35 PM
I'm so glad you got another one  :D I treasure mine and its up there with my Charles Elsener Sigature model .
   The number is an issue a parts number and also I believe forms part of the NATO stock number . I think 5110 is related to hand tools if I remember correctly  :think:

I've just got in from work and I'm shattered but I will post more when I have time , but military issue multitools interest me very much .



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Re: "The Digger"(Australian Army Issue BO SwissTool)
Reply #16 on: July 22, 2009, 10:27:36 AM
This may be interesting if anyone wants any further reading

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