Thoughts On Limited Final Run Victorinox Soldier

[zeno]

I have a chance to buy a limited final production run etched 1961 Soldier in excellent shape.  What do you guys think of it and what would you consider to be a good price?   Thanks for the help.

[Styerman]

Felinevet has/had them on his site , he's about as fair as it gets , and will give you a pretty reliable indication of price . Just checked , Felinevet has etched final 08 production run Alox Soldiers for $35.00 . Doing bussiness with the cat man is a good deal all around , he provides good stuff at fair prices , and helps out distressed kitties .

Chris

[thebullfrog]

I would think an etched '61 model would be worth a fair bit more than an '08 model though.....

[Zed]

I saw some Final Production Victorinox Soldier Knife 1-5000 U.S.A they came with a collectors book, are these worth getting ?

[zeno]

I would think an etched '61 model would be worth a fair bit more than an '08 model though.....

I should have been clearer.  It is the 2008 model.  They are commonly referred to as the 1961 Soldier as they started making them in '61 and it was the official issue of the Swiss Army from 1961 to 2008.  The knife in question is etched "Final Production Run 1 of 5,000 U.S.A."

[Zed]

I would think an etched '61 model would be worth a fair bit more than an '08 model though.....

I should have been clearer.  It is the 2008 model.  They are commonly referred to as the 1961 Soldier as they started making them in '61 and it was the official issue of the Swiss Army from 1961 to 2008.  The knife in question is etched "Final Production Run 1 of 5,000 U.S.A."

this is the 61 alox version i have seen,   ive seen them for around £30 plus the book

[Styerman]

Anyway sir , you now have some indication of price . The Catman also has the unetched 08;s for about $30.00 . I understood final 08 run of the alox patern of 61 , so I guess i got right end of the stick .

Chris

[zeno]

Thanks guys.

[Dunc]

I would think an etched '61 model would be worth a fair bit more than an '08 model though.....

I should have been clearer.  It is the 2008 model.  They are commonly referred to as the 1961 Soldier as they started making them in '61 and it was the official issue of the Swiss Army from 1961 to 2008.  The knife in question is etched "Final Production Run 1 of 5,000 U.S.A."

For me having U.S.A on the blade has spoilt it    What on Earth has U.S.A got to do with the final production run of the Swiss Army knife . Its Bloody Swiss Army brand going off and doing their own thing again isn't it 

Sorry for the rant

Dunc

[thebullfrog]

Well. Don't I feel dumb then lol. I'll just shut my mouth now.

[felinevet]

I would think an etched '61 model would be worth a fair bit more than an '08 model though.....

I should have been clearer.  It is the 2008 model.  They are commonly referred to as the 1961 Soldier as they started making them in '61 and it was the official issue of the Swiss Army from 1961 to 2008.  The knife in question is etched "Final Production Run 1 of 5,000 U.S.A."

For me having U.S.A on the blade has spoilt it    What on Earth has U.S.A got to do with the final production run of the Swiss Army knife . Its Bloody Swiss Army brand going off and doing their own thing again isn't it 

Sorry for the rant

Dunc

Rant? What Rant?  Actually the 5000 were made for the U.S. market. I believe they were also available elsewhere in the world without the U.S.A. included.

[Bill.H]

I would think an etched '61 model would be worth a fair bit more than an '08 model though.....

I should have been clearer.  It is the 2008 model.  They are commonly referred to as the 1961 Soldier as they started making them in '61 and it was the official issue of the Swiss Army from 1961 to 2008.  The knife in question is etched "Final Production Run 1 of 5,000 U.S.A."

For me having U.S.A on the blade has spoilt it    What on Earth has U.S.A got to do with the final production run of the Swiss Army knife . Its Bloody Swiss Army brand going off and doing their own thing again isn't it 

Sorry for the rant

Dunc

  Exactly. I'm glad I was able (through Tim, of course!) to get both the 08 Soldier and SI without that silly engraving. Still trying to get my hands on an 08 new Soldier. That'll be tougher.

[Blackbeard]

I saw some Final Production Victorinox Soldier Knife 1-5000 U.S.A they came with a collectors book, are these worth getting ?

I was lucky enough to snag this set on amazon on thanksgiving for $18.50. A great deal for the price, its about $15 more now, book is pretty cool.

[ICanFixThat]

I'm with Dunc;  In my mind the one to get really is one with 08 tang and no blade etching!  Those seem like the real collectable ones.  Might as well grab the Wenger version too.   Of course if the price is right... they're all good.

There is always the Red 08, that's a beauty!  Unfortunately they're not easy to come by.

[Black Rose]

I'm with Dunc;  In my mind the one to get really is one with 08 tang and no blade etching!  Those seem like the real collectable ones. 

I managed to find two of those at a local B&M store.

I paid less than $25 each for them.

[gunga]

Which store?

[Black Rose]

LeBaron here in Ottawa.

[gunga]

Can you get any more?



I may want one of those.

I can trade you for a red or black pioneer...

I'm thinking of ordering some.
I'll be around at the end of this year.

[Black Rose]

Can you get any more?



I may want one of those.

Probably not.  I got my last one just after Christmas. 

They had managed to get their hands on a few more (< 10) and that was supposedly it for them.

I can trade you for a red or black pioneer...

Sorry, I'm keeping these ones. 

These are really the only collectable SAKs I have.