Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs

QGofLake · **on:** April 22, 2024, 02:22:33 AM

Hello All,

I've got two nice 58mm SAKs and am finding it challenging to narrow down model and age. The first looks like a MiniChamp but has some differences. The second is certainly an old one. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

IMR4198 · **Reply #1 on:** April 22, 2024, 02:36:09 AM

The first one is the old model MiniChamp. It was replaced in 1994 or thereabouts. Some people call the old one the MiniChamp I or MiniChamp Mark I. I have heard both. Looks like a good clean one.
I will let someone else speak to the second. Can't have all the fun. Welcome to the site. Nice photos. Best wishes. Gary (IMR)

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nate j · **Reply #2 on:** April 22, 2024, 04:10:26 AM

The second knife is what is most commonly known as a Bijou, though it has had different names and numerical designations over the years. It is identical to a Classic, but without the key ring.

Check out this thread:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=81327.0

Looks like this knife could be circa early 1950s.

QGofLake · **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2024, 05:09:50 AM

Thank you Gary and Nate for the insight and the welcome. I am pretty new to SAKs and enjoying learning about them and the sluething.

Huntsman · **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2024, 06:59:29 AM

^^^ @ QGofLake - Welcome to the forum.

We have a wealth of information here on the forum - in the various boards and threads - Have fun surfing and digging around

Also folk here can probably answer any question that you might have

You should also check out SAKWiki - If you have not found it yet
As I always say ..... "The answer is always in the Wiki !! "

In this case:
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Bijou
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=MiniChamp

BTW - Those SAKs you have are in amazing condition for very old models
Especially the Bijou ...... It must be 60+ years old .....