Wenger Porsche Design knives.

Chako · **on:** September 16, 2009, 12:31:38 AM

Wow. I got this one from Germany today. It came quick enough. Sort of makes me wonder what the hold up is with USA to Canada shipments overall.

Onto the photographs...

The box is a bit smaller than the others. But it comes with a sheath.

Box and contents.

Ah here it is out of its sheath.

The knife comes with a tire gauge of all things. I thought that was interesting. No saw though like the Wenger Pocketgrip.

And the 3 Porsche Design knives that I currently have. I would like to get the cigar cutter model at some later date.

DaveK · **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2009, 12:35:45 AM

I can't make my mind up about these tools. I'm not sure if I like them or not.

Sometimes, I see a nice bit of modern design, but then at other times they look, well, a bit tacky $:-\$

They do look very ergonomic though are they comfortable in the hand Chako?

Chako · **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2009, 12:46:20 AM

They are very ergonomic. Some thought and foresight when into the design of these.

DaveK · **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2009, 12:47:59 AM

I suspected that might be the case!

Anyone going to the UK meet-up this weekend have one of these I could see?

Chako · **Reply #4 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:06:48 AM

A few more pictures.

cliosguy · **Reply #5 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:25:29 AM

theyre all fanned

Thanks for the pics

Chako · **Reply #6 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:31:35 AM

Thought you might like that.

Foskey · **Reply #7 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:46:52 AM

Those are very Very nice!

Gareth · **Reply #8 on:** September 16, 2009, 01:55:19 AM

That new one looks a real handful

. Nice shots as always Chako.

cgk · **Reply #9 on:** September 16, 2009, 02:07:16 AM

Are those screws instead of pins? Not that anyone would attempt mods on a pricey tool, but it would be a nice option.

Gareth · **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2009, 02:11:26 AM

Quote from: cgk on September 16, 2009, 02:07:16 AM

Are those screws instead of pins? Not that anyone would attempt mods on a pricey tool, but it would be a nice option.

I believe the screws just hold on the scales. The middle screw, for certain, is in the wrong place to act as a pivot pin. $:-\$ Nice if it was possible though.

Ben X · **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2009, 07:40:44 AM

LOL, I've worked on Porsches and you definitely need more than one of those to do just about anything. Torx bits or hex bits would be more appropriate. But those are very nice knives in terms of the styling influence, I just wonder why Wenger of all things collaborated with Porsche. Personally I think a Ferrari edition would seem a hare more prestigious (and get my blood pumping faster), not to mention Ferrari has an image more closely associated with the color red, plus their country touches Switzerland

Er, so does Germany I suppose

american lockpicker · **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2009, 08:27:17 AM

It looks nice but is it safe

Neil · **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2009, 11:56:05 AM

I used to have one but it now resides in another's collection..

Benner · **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2009, 10:52:58 PM

Quote from: american lockpicker on September 16, 2009, 08:27:17 AM

It looks nice but is it safe

J-sews · **Reply #15 on:** September 17, 2009, 03:30:21 AM

Other than the dang fool collectors who want one of everything (yes I have one

) who would buy such a monstrosity?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #16 on:** September 17, 2009, 03:42:43 AM

I would... I just need a first born and someone willing to buy him/her...

Def

ufox9al · **Reply #17 on:** September 17, 2009, 04:05:43 AM

I lost interest when it turned out that the handles are pianted zinc...

Chako · **Reply #18 on:** September 17, 2009, 04:09:46 AM

They don't feel like painted zinc to me...and I have handled plenty of zinc in my lifetime as a science teacher. I don't buy that explanation for a second.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #19 on:** September 17, 2009, 04:11:34 AM

Painted zinc? They are supposed to be ruthenium according to Wenger.

Def

american lockpicker · **Reply #20 on:** September 17, 2009, 04:17:11 AM

Zinc is good enough for me.

felinevet · **Reply #21 on:** September 17, 2009, 04:32:34 AM

Quote from: Chako on September 17, 2009, 04:09:46 AM

They don't feel like painted zinc to me...and I have handled plenty of zinc in my lifetime as a science teacher. I don't buy that explanation for a second.

I can't see the head technical guy from Wenger admitting it if it wasn't true.

felinevet · **Reply #22 on:** September 17, 2009, 04:37:01 AM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on September 17, 2009, 04:11:34 AM

Painted zinc? They are supposed to be ruthenium according to Wenger.

Def

Well, I got the reply from Wenger and here it is: "Regarding our Porsche design Knives, we confirm that the scales are not in ruthenium. The colour of the scales look like ruthenium but they are made of Zinc and coated with titanium colour. Signed Claude Kottelat, Chief Technical Officer."

Chako · **Reply #23 on:** September 17, 2009, 05:00:01 AM

I never thought they were ruthenium either. It is a rather dangerous material. I figured it was titanium alloy. Oh well, Zinc it is then. My point is that it is a bit of false advertizing on Wenger's part.

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