2010 Damascus Pioneer

ICanFixThat · **Reply #90 on:** September 16, 2010, 02:25:40 PM

Looks like they have finally arrived. I suspect they had a VERY limited number at SMKW. I'm not sure how they choose which retailers will be getting them, but a couple larger ones have told me they will not be getting any. A couple have also shown up on ebay in the last couple of weeks, so I was wondering if they had landed.

... and that's a great price! I was shocked a couple of weeks ago when someone picked one up on ebay for a similar price (cheaper) with only one bid on the item.

jan. · **Reply #91 on:** September 16, 2010, 08:18:46 PM

That did surpriced me to,because the only bidder at that item was just me just to try.

It was a US sale.
Other alox SAK's are very overpriced at ebay with a lot off bidders but this one was
with no bidders underpriced

I have two of them now. One I can use it later for trade against other SAK's I need.
There are made 2010 damast pioneers and they are hard to get but other limited collectors items with
only 50 made are easyer to get.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #92 on:** September 16, 2010, 08:40:47 PM

Quote from: Chako on September 16, 2010, 12:02:43 PM

It says they are out of stock.

Sorry, when I posted it there was still something available.

That seems to have gone quickly. XD

ICanFixThat · **Reply #93 on:** September 16, 2010, 11:01:24 PM

Quote from: jan. on September 16, 2010, 08:18:46 PM

That did surpriced me to,because the only bidder at that item was just me just to try. It was a US sale.
Other alox SAK's are very overpriced at ebay with a lot off bidders but this one was
with no bidders underpriced
I have two of them now. One I can use it later for trade against other SAK's I need.
There are made 2010 damast pioneers and they are hard to get but other limited collectors items with
only 50 made are easyer to get.

Ya you made a really good buy; had I been at my computer at the time it would not have gone so cheap. I'm glad you got it though, and that I did not drive the price up for you because I didn't really need it; it was just such a good deal I was going to bid on it.

Soon I have to see if I can talk Neil into modding one for me, so it can be my perfect edc.

Chako · **Reply #94 on:** September 17, 2010, 01:03:41 AM

They haven't showed up on eBay Canada yet. I know, I have been searching on a regular basis.

Herman · **Reply #95 on:** September 17, 2010, 11:56:13 AM

I can buy one for 145 Euro (191 USD). I'm tempted but on the other hand, it's quite a lot of money for a knife I would almost not dare to touch or EDC... Same with a flame I know (old stock, NIB) for 69 Euro (91 USD). The only knife I have NIB is a classic 1884-1984 anniversary.
I actually like the fact that my knives are in good condition but used, so I can EDC them without being worried too much they might get a scratch... I could buy and sell/trade but haven't done this yet (also no rating on Ebay...). I'm a bit stuck here...

Coert · **Reply #96 on:** September 17, 2010, 12:33:07 PM

Moly Hoses! That is a fine looking SAK!

Reinier · **Reply #97 on:** September 17, 2010, 08:42:44 PM

Quote from: Coert on September 17, 2010, 12:33:07 PM

Moly Hoses! That is a fine looking SAK!

I found a South African web shop that sells them for RND 850, which is a good price if you ask me. Half of what I paid for mine

Or maybe I made a small mistake converting to euros

ufox9al · **Reply #98 on:** September 17, 2010, 08:56:41 PM

Quote from: Reinier on September 17, 2010, 08:42:44 PM

I found a South African web shop that sells them for RND 850, which is a good price if you ask me. Half of what I paid for mine

Or maybe I made a small mistake converting to euros

If it's Sharp Edge, the price is actually RND 1,850 (for some reason they use space for thousands separator...).

Reinier · **Reply #99 on:** September 17, 2010, 10:06:42 PM

Quote from: ufox9al on September 17, 2010, 08:56:41 PM

If it's Sharp Edge, the price is actually RND 1,850 (for some reason they use space for thousands separator...).

I cannot believe I did not see that!

Please Ignore my useless post guys

jan. · **Reply #100 on:** November 04, 2010, 08:11:46 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110606904892&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.de/VICTORINOX-PIONIER-0-8201-J10-DAMAST-LIMITED-EDIT_W0QQitemZ260687665808QQcategoryZ16042QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4720899161768668834

Will they get more expensive now they are sold out the in next months or next year.
$602 for an pioneer that is just sold out?

The last 2 from swissbianco were listed at ebay for $350 and $500.
When I knows this before, I wish that I did buy 100 or more of them

ICanFixThat · **Reply #101 on:** November 05, 2010, 07:15:07 AM

Quote from: jan. on November 04, 2010, 08:11:46 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110606904892&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.de/VICTORINOX-PIONIER-0-8201-J10-DAMAST-LIMITED-EDIT_W0QQitemZ260687665808QQcategoryZ16042QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4720899161768668834

Will they get more expensive now they are sold out the in next months or next year.
$602 for an pioneer that is just sold out?
The last 2 from swissbianco were listed at ebay for $350 and $500.
When I knows this before, I wish that I did buy 100 or more of them

Ya SwissBianco made a good profit on those.

Bagheera · **Reply #102 on:** November 06, 2010, 08:18:43 PM

Quote from: jan. on November 04, 2010, 08:11:46 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110606904892&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.de/VICTORINOX-PIONIER-0-8201-J10-DAMAST-LIMITED-EDIT_W0QQitemZ260687665808QQcategoryZ16042QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D4%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D4720899161768668834

Will they get more expensive now they are sold out the in next months or next year.
$602 for an pioneer that is just sold out?
The last 2 from swissbianco were listed at ebay for $350 and $500.
When I knows this before, I wish that I did buy 100 or more of them

Hello fellow countryman,

My first post, I found this forum by accident when I was looking for Victorinox folders and the Wenger Mike Horn Ranger knife.

Well I have no clue if the Victorinox Damasteel Pioneers will appreciate in price, seeing what some of them seemingly on Ebay makes me think they will.
I'm lucky that I managed to buy 4 , yes four of these beautiful Damasteel Pioneer's one is for pocket carry, in a nice soft leather sheath, the other 3 just to admire, all 4 have very different patterns, I just love Damascus and also the Stainless Damasteel that Victorinox used.

Cheers,

Bagheera

Reinier · **Reply #103 on:** November 06, 2010, 08:25:18 PM

That's awesome, four of 'em in one pic!

ICanFixThat · **Reply #104 on:** November 06, 2010, 09:18:57 PM

Welcome to the Forums!

I don't think you'll regret going for the good stuff.

Gareth · **Reply #105 on:** November 07, 2010, 09:58:47 AM

Welcome to the forum Bagheera.

I hadn't realised there was so much variation in the damasteel blades.

Bagheera · **Reply #106 on:** November 08, 2010, 04:20:25 PM

Gareth,

The pattern even differs from one side to the other side, some even very much.

Thanks for the welcome,

Bagheera

Turnstone · **Reply #107 on:** November 08, 2010, 04:31:18 PM

Welcome Bagheera!

These blades are really beautiful. Enjoy them!

gerolykos · **Reply #108 on:** April 08, 2011, 07:11:06 PM

Hello,

I am wondering if anyone is kind enough to let me know where I can buy the "Pioneer Damascus Limited Edition"...Thank you in advance.

atb

HawkeyX · **Reply #109 on:** April 08, 2011, 11:06:32 PM

One on ebay at the moment if your wallet opens wide.

gerolykos · **Reply #110 on:** April 09, 2011, 08:56:36 AM

Yeap I have seen that one but I have been told that the original price at the bebbining was around $150, is that right?

HawkeyX · **Reply #111 on:** April 09, 2011, 10:02:18 AM

Im not sure of the release price, although someone will chime in. The issue is simply its a sold out knife with lots of demand for ownership. Lumped in with the seeming increase in alox knives of recent, its a sellers market for such a piece.
I think I read swissbianco was looking at a damascus release this year some time, although I cant recall if that was for a alox soldier or the modern soldier style?

nsa-x-file · **Reply #112 on:** April 09, 2011, 10:15:01 AM

Roger is working on a new Soldier that will be out soon with a standard blade. There were a few soldiers with the damascus blades but there were only a few from memory and not forsale.
I do know someone that had a damascus blade put into an 08 soldier though. He just had to scrap the pioneer to do it.

ICanFixThat · **Reply #113 on:** April 09, 2011, 03:56:53 PM

The Damascus Pioneer has a retail price of 200 CHF, which at the time was pretty close to $200 US, but surprisingly some US dealers did sell for right near $150 give or take a few dollars.

Roger's working on some 111mm Damascus knives for 2011, you might keep an eye open for those; no word on price yet.

Waterlander · **Reply #114 on:** June 14, 2012, 06:59:13 PM

Quote from: Grant Lamontagne on May 22, 2010, 01:25:07 AM

Quote from: ICanFixThat on May 22, 2010, 12:58:27 AM

I don't know who the other party was, but Dan Jacquart would be a good person to give a history of this historic event.

These are the facts as I have them.

1. About 6 years ago I became aware for Roger's initial attempts at a Damascus bladed SAK. It was a cellidor model, and I believe had white scales. At the time I was trying to help him sell them with my then new project, SOSAKOnline.com. I listed it and several other of his models (including one supposedly forged from meteorite metal) for sale, but as they were somewhat expensive, I don't believe they ever sold. Bottom line is, he did make the first damascus SAK blade that I was aware of.

....

Back in those days he made a few. Nice bolsters on the red knife.
I've met Roger in person, he's a great guy.

Waterlander · **Reply #115 on:** June 14, 2012, 07:05:07 PM

It's getting a bit of topic, but more damascus still.
I'm not sure who build the OH, but sweet it is!

Waterlander · **Reply #116 on:** June 14, 2012, 07:48:30 PM

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