What's your latest SAK?

jazzbass · **Reply #2040 on:** December 28, 2011, 02:02:09 AM

Quote from: dodge_911 on December 28, 2011, 12:32:31 AM

It intrigues me because it's looks all Victorinox, yet there is a Wenger tang stamp on it.
Googled a bit, found some info on it, but don't know really what this is.

It's called a Wenger Premier. More info: http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Premier

Essentially a Vic Bantam, made by Vic for Wenger (they are the same company now after all). AFAIK, the knife is 100% Victorinox and just branded as Wenger. On yours the Wenger Swiss Cross has worn off (it's creen printed on).

hugh_h · **Reply #2041 on:** December 28, 2011, 03:48:07 PM

For Christmas, my son got me a Ranger Grip 61 like this one:
http://www.opticsplanet.net/wenger-rangergrip-genuine-swiss-army-knife.html

It's red...didn't opt for the non traditional colors...and has the black rubber "grip" features. It flicks open so nicely! The best part is its bad-ass blade compared to my "regular" SAK blades that scream "whittling" or "cutting open a package." I've had a few Vics, but this is my first Wenger.

dks · **Reply #2042 on:** December 28, 2011, 06:08:44 PM

Victorinox Midnite Manager

Dr. Bahn · **Reply #2043 on:** December 28, 2011, 06:57:00 PM

Victorinox Alox Bantam: Slim, lightweight, cool!

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #2044 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:24:43 PM

I spent some time polishing the scales on this older Ranger with Hoffritz markings. I like the older Camping inlays on this knife. The knife is tang stamped with the Hoffritz logo and has the metal inlay "Hoffritz". It also has the older fine screwdriver but is missing the tools found on newer Rangers like the "Hook" and the "Chisel".

http://sakfan.blogspot.com/2011/12/victorinox-ranger-hoffritz-marked.html
http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Ranger

Before polishing...

After polishing...

Reinier · **Reply #2045 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:29:40 PM

What a difference! It looks like new. Nice SAK by the way.

dks · **Reply #2046 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:36:05 PM

How do you go about polishing the scales, without damaging the writting or the shield on them. Sandpaper? Polishing compound? Fairy dust? I have several Swiss Army knives that could do with having their scales polished.

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #2047 on:** December 28, 2011, 07:55:58 PM

Its been discussed here several times so you could do a search for other forum posts and I have several blog posts about the process I use to get good results. Basically its takes time and good fine grit sandpaper. I use some sandpapers from this source https://micro-surface.com/ but you could use any as long as it is good quality.
http://sakfan.blogspot.com/search/label/cleaning

dks · **Reply #2048 on:** December 28, 2011, 08:05:21 PM

I had a look at your link.
Now I need to find 2400 grit sandpaper....

Sidhartha · **Reply #2049 on:** December 28, 2011, 08:49:59 PM

very nice work on that scales Wayne!

ICanFixThat · **Reply #2050 on:** December 29, 2011, 06:05:52 AM

Quote from: Sidhartha on December 28, 2011, 08:49:59 PM

very nice work on that scales Wayne!

+1 - great job!

Zed · **Reply #2051 on:** December 29, 2011, 04:35:14 PM

Thanks to jerseydevil im back on the SAK band wagon

Tinker

Ashley · **Reply #2052 on:** December 29, 2011, 05:11:35 PM

@zed now that is one cool skull. WOWZERS

Zed · **Reply #2053 on:** December 29, 2011, 06:38:38 PM

Quote from: Ashley on December 29, 2011, 05:11:35 PM

@zed now that is one cool skull. WOWZERS

cheers mate, a friend of mine is from china and she brings back odd bits n bobs , for christmas we all got these odd things to put on mobile phones, i removed the skull and did this with it, its made of some sort of stone

its double sided as well

jerseydevil · **Reply #2054 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:16:11 PM

Quote from: Zed on December 29, 2011, 04:35:14 PM

Thanks to jerseydevil im back on the SAK band wagon

Oh sure, blame me!

Enjoy the Tinker Zed, I was carrying mine today.

Zed · **Reply #2055 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:33:31 PM

Quote from: jerseydevil on December 29, 2011, 10:16:11 PM

Quote from: Zed on December 29, 2011, 04:35:14 PM
Thanks to jerseydevil im back on the SAK band wagon

Oh sure, blame me! Enjoy the Tinker Zed, I was carrying mine today.

Ive got to blame someone for this addiction

but i was looking at more vics today

GigaHz · **Reply #2056 on:** December 29, 2011, 10:53:17 PM

A black compact.

groove · **Reply #2057 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:20:04 PM

I just recieved my Great Grandfathers Wenger on my visit home for the hollidays, I believe it to be an early 1950's vintage. How does one mangle a corkscrew?

Pignut71 · **Reply #2058 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:20:55 PM

My latest SAK's: a tinker (91mm) and a compact, both in shiny red.

Got to say, I'm lovin' that compact above with black scales!

Regards, Jon.

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #2059 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:25:26 PM

Quote from: groove on December 29, 2011, 11:20:04 PM

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I just recieved my Great Grandfathers Wenger on my visit home for the hollidays, I believe it to be an early 1950's vintage. How does one mangle a corkscrew?

Wow! That is mangled! Someone sure put some torque in the wrong direction on that corkscrew! Great knife. I like the shields on the older Wenger knives.

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #2060 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:34:23 PM

Here is a red alox Victorinox Duchess. One of those rare dog bone shaped knives with strange scales. You will also find these in stainless steel and silver alox.

http://sakfan.blogspot.com/2011/12/victorinox-duchess-red-alox.html

nuphoria · **Reply #2061 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:39:02 PM

That is gorgeous... I would be coveting it muchly!

tattoosteve99 · **Reply #2062 on:** December 29, 2011, 11:55:20 PM

Quote from: groove on December 29, 2011, 11:20:04 PM

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I just recieved my Great Grandfathers Wenger on my visit home for the hollidays, I believe it to be an early 1950's vintage. How does one mangle a corkscrew?

With some patience and a steady hand you may be able to fix it or replace it. That's a nice gift.

Ashley · **Reply #2063 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:46:23 AM

Quote from: Zed on December 29, 2011, 06:38:38 PM

Quote from: Ashley on December 29, 2011, 05:11:35 PM
@zed now that is one cool skull. WOWZERS

cheers mate, a friend of mine is from china and she brings back odd bits n bobs , for christmas we all got these odd things to put on mobile phones, i removed the skull and did this with it, its made of some sort of stone its double sided as well

Got any to sale?

Rahmed · **Reply #2064 on:** December 30, 2011, 06:09:44 PM

Alox Tinker Black... modified mod

... more pics: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,5287.1845.html

nuphoria · **Reply #2065 on:** December 30, 2011, 06:31:13 PM

Want!

Don't suppose you could share what that cost you please? PM perhaps

Rahmed · **Reply #2066 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:22:09 PM

Slightly used Pioneer $15, Eplorer $18 and 150ml deep black mat Dupli-color spray $10...
And a "few" hours of my time for thinking&working - $X per hour

I must say that I am very satisfied with the result - priceless

kirk13 · **Reply #2067 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:27:45 PM

Quote from: Rahmed on December 30, 2011, 07:22:09 PM

Slightly used Pioneer $15, Eplorer $18 and 150ml deep black mat Dupli-color spray $10...
And a "few" hours of my time for thinking&working - $X per hour
I must say that I am very satisfied with the result - priceless

Very inspirational!I have all the parts I need to make up something similar,and I'm feeling the need...