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QGofLake
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Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
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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.
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Re: Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
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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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Re: Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
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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.
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Re: Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
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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.
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Re: Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
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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 .....
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