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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22830 on: March 11, 2017, 06:37:14 PM
I've been using these Harbour Freight mops and compound on a drill press at a low speed. If the scales are real bad I use 400 wet/dry sandpaper first. I also use these mops for polishing SAK tools and removing sandpaper scratches from the blades. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-buffing-kit-43657.html

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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22831 on: March 11, 2017, 06:38:47 PM
May I ask what's your method for getting the scales polished/free of fine scratches?
I have not polished any of my scales.  I am curious about this as well.

Dang, with all the awesome looking vintage SAKs you have I assumed polishing was one of your main activities.  The method I'm using works pretty good, but still leaves behind the tiniest little scratches.  Probably going to try adding another grade of sandpaper or two in the process.   :cheers:
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22832 on: March 11, 2017, 06:40:03 PM
I've been using these Harbour Freight mops and compound on a drill press at a low speed. If the scales are real bad I use 400 wet/dry sandpaper first. I also use these mops for polishing SAK tools and removing sandpaper scratches from the blades. http://www.harborfreight.com/4-piece-buffing-kit-43657.html

Mike

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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22833 on: March 11, 2017, 07:23:18 PM
My bail arrived in the mail and it was swell.  The tools are in excellent shape.  Hoffritz stamp. What we now call a Super Tinker, was it always a Super Tinker?  (Couldn't find any in the catalogs I skimmed)  Anyone want to take a crack at dating this one? (Looking at you JazzBass :P)  Or any info you know would be appreciated!  :cheers:
Very nice shape.  It'll clean up nicely.  I sure love the file on the flat side of the phillips.   :tu:
My guess is 1961-1968...but others can narrow it down even further.
I tend to use this site as my guide:
http://victorinox.metodi.me/91mmtools.php


Thanks FB!  Yep, gonna be a restoration day for this one  :D    May I ask what's your method for getting the scales polished/free of fine scratches?  I've been using fine Sandpaper -> Rubbing Compound -> Headlight Restoring Stuff

Got any tips for an amateur?  :cheers:
Victoria Officier Suisse with cross bow tang stamp on the back of the main blade was used from 1968-1974 according to this chart shared by Ullie.



While the link shared by FB says that the bail was last used in 1968.

Based on the above, this narrows production date to 1968.


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22834 on: March 11, 2017, 07:40:32 PM
Dang, with all the awesome looking vintage SAKs you have I assumed polishing was one of your main activities.  The method I'm using works pretty good, but still leaves behind the tiniest little scratches.  Probably going to try adding another grade of sandpaper or two in the process.   :cheers:
Some of the older SAKs I have purchased have been in great condition as I always hope to buy with original box, and with minimal use if any:
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22835 on: March 11, 2017, 07:55:50 PM
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22836 on: March 11, 2017, 07:57:45 PM
Mail Call....

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BSA Explorer, Craftsman, Couple of colorful EVO's, a couple of wooden EVO's (incl. a S557), an old Wenger Standard, a Wenger 130mm, a Soft Touch EVO and a yellow 58.

 :drool: :like:  Wowza!  I was just reading about the S557, folks really seem to like it!  And that yellow 58.  :tu:
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22837 on: March 11, 2017, 07:57:54 PM
Dang, with all the awesome looking vintage SAKs you have I assumed polishing was one of your main activities.  The method I'm using works pretty good, but still leaves behind the tiniest little scratches.  Probably going to try adding another grade of sandpaper or two in the process.   :cheers:
Some of the older SAKs I have purchased have been in great condition as I always hope to buy with original box, and with minimal use if any:


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22838 on: March 11, 2017, 08:00:37 PM
Mail Call....

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BSA Explorer, Craftsman, Couple of colorful EVO's, a couple of wooden EVO's (incl. a S557), an old Wenger Standard, a Wenger 130mm, a Soft Touch EVO and a yellow 58.

 :drool: :like:  Wowza!  I was just reading about the S557, folks really seem to like it!  And that yellow 58.  :tu:

Thanks FB!!!  That S557 does have a nice toolset and it's just used enough to carry worry free so it's going into rotation!
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22839 on: March 11, 2017, 09:03:25 PM
Dang, with all the awesome looking vintage SAKs you have I assumed polishing was one of your main activities.  The method I'm using works pretty good, but still leaves behind the tiniest little scratches.  Probably going to try adding another grade of sandpaper or two in the process.   :cheers:
Some of the older SAKs I have purchased have been in great condition as I always hope to buy with original box, and with minimal use if any:


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22840 on: March 12, 2017, 01:48:47 AM
My first alox arrived today. Thanks to Sazabi for being a fantastic guy to deal with.

I got a Wenger SI and a Victorinox Pioneer. The Pioneer I gave to my Dad to supplement his Kershaw Skyline he carries everyday. I'm very happy with this Wenger.
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22841 on: March 12, 2017, 02:11:31 AM
My first alox arrived today. Thanks to Sazabi for being a fantastic guy to deal with.

I got a Wenger SI and a Victorinox Pioneer. The Pioneer I gave to my Dad to supplement his Kershaw Skyline he carries everyday. I'm very happy with this Wenger.
It's here!!! Post more pics on that thread you made!
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22842 on: March 12, 2017, 03:25:27 AM
My first alox arrived today. Thanks to Sazabi for being a fantastic guy to deal with.

I got a Wenger SI and a Victorinox Pioneer. The Pioneer I gave to my Dad to supplement his Kershaw Skyline he carries everyday. I'm very happy with this Wenger.

Congrats!!!!
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22843 on: March 12, 2017, 10:42:23 PM
I picked up this interesting 74mm alox Prince recently. Can anyone help me identify the symbols on the scales?




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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22844 on: March 13, 2017, 12:14:11 AM
They are masonic ( FREE MASONS ) symbols  8)   COOL SCORE!
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Reply #22845 on: March 13, 2017, 12:21:34 AM
My first alox arrived today. Thanks to Sazabi for being a fantastic guy to deal with.

I got a Wenger SI and a Victorinox Pioneer. The Pioneer I gave to my Dad to supplement his Kershaw Skyline he carries everyday. I'm very happy with this Wenger.

Nice snag  :like:
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Reply #22846 on: March 13, 2017, 12:35:14 AM
Great snag philo!!!
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22847 on: March 13, 2017, 02:21:29 AM
She Cleaned up nice.  Knocked out my first Vintage Hoffritz and old file/screwdriver in one.  Someone did not get much use out of there 50 yr old SAK before TSA got their grubby paws on it.
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22848 on: March 13, 2017, 04:45:24 AM
Is a Vic sak 84mm Walker still made?
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22849 on: March 13, 2017, 05:22:39 AM
Great snag philo!!!
They are masonic ( FREE MASONS ) symbols  8)   COOL SCORE!
Thanks!  :tu:


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Reply #22850 on: March 13, 2017, 05:51:00 AM
She Cleaned up nice.  Knocked out my first Vintage Hoffritz and old file/screwdriver in one.  Someone did not get much use out of there 50 yr old SAK before TSA got their grubby paws on it.

GREAT snag  8) :multi:
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Reply #22851 on: March 13, 2017, 05:52:04 AM
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Reply #22852 on: March 13, 2017, 05:54:26 AM
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Reply #22853 on: March 13, 2017, 05:55:23 AM
She Cleaned up nice.  Knocked out my first Vintage Hoffritz and old file/screwdriver in one.  Someone did not get much use out of there 50 yr old SAK before TSA got their grubby paws on it.

Nice score!   :tu:


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Reply #22854 on: March 13, 2017, 05:56:06 AM
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Another nice score!   :tu:


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22855 on: March 13, 2017, 01:45:23 PM
My bail arrived in the mail and it was swell.  The tools are in excellent shape.  Hoffritz stamp. What we now call a Super Tinker, was it always a Super Tinker?  (Couldn't find any in the catalogs I skimmed)  Anyone want to take a crack at dating this one? (Looking at you JazzBass :P)  Or any info you know would be appreciated!  :cheers:
Very nice shape.  It'll clean up nicely.  I sure love the file on the flat side of the phillips.   :tu:
My guess is 1961-1968...but others can narrow it down even further.
I tend to use this site as my guide:
http://victorinox.metodi.me/91mmtools.php

I can't!! ..... But agree with FB - New awl/reamer makes it 1961+ ; Bail makes it 1968-
Presumably it has a 'Victoria Officer Suisse' reverse tang stamp with crossbow.
File or no file on the square Phillips?? (And no can key I'd guess)
You can also try this link for dating....
I started off using the SAAMS tool guide - But found I needed to see what tool versions were around together for a specific date (ie a row in the table) and the table works better for that.
It also has a little more info than SAAMS - although the SAAMS piccies are gold of course :salute:

@FB and SG - Will you please stop showing off all your latest acquisitions - I am just too jealous - How do you guys do it  ??? - Especially FB  :rant: - All those vintage SAKs are amazing and my favourites - Give me exposed rivets and the old awl any day  :tu:  :tu:  :tu:

@ philodemus - Watch out for those Masons - You have to be careful if you own a knife like that !!

@ MadP - You would think so - Didn't it only come out last year??

@ NCJ - Great stuff - CT Lite - One of my favourite SAKs - Keep mine in my bedside drawer it's always in use.
« Last Edit: March 13, 2017, 01:49:20 PM by Huntsman »


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Reply #22856 on: March 13, 2017, 03:56:27 PM


@ MadP - You would think so - Didn't it only come out last year??
Idk, I tried to do some reasearch cause I found "only one"  last night, so I asked, but then I found more, but not as a store item, at first I thought it was a lumberjack and was like :ahhh
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22857 on: March 13, 2017, 04:41:21 PM
My first alox arrived today. Thanks to Sazabi for being a fantastic guy to deal with.

I got a Wenger SI and a Victorinox Pioneer. The Pioneer I gave to my Dad to supplement his Kershaw Skyline he carries everyday. I'm very happy with this Wenger.

 :like:
Congrats!
That thing is pretty tough.  I'm still on the wrong side of alox ownership, but I've been making a few bids lately.
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22858 on: March 13, 2017, 04:46:37 PM
My bail arrived in the mail and it was swell.  The tools are in excellent shape.  Hoffritz stamp. What we now call a Super Tinker, was it always a Super Tinker?  (Couldn't find any in the catalogs I skimmed)  Anyone want to take a crack at dating this one? (Looking at you JazzBass :P)  Or any info you know would be appreciated!  :cheers:
Very nice shape.  It'll clean up nicely.  I sure love the file on the flat side of the phillips.   :tu:
My guess is 1961-1968...but others can narrow it down even further.
I tend to use this site as my guide:
http://victorinox.metodi.me/91mmtools.php

I can't!! ..... But agree with FB - New awl/reamer makes it 1961+ ; Bail makes it 1968-
Presumably it has a 'Victoria Officer Suisse' reverse tang stamp with crossbow.
File or no file on the square Phillips?? (And no can key I'd guess)
You can also try this link for dating....
I started off using the SAAMS tool guide - But found I needed to see what tool versions were around together for a specific date (ie a row in the table) and the table works better for that.
It also has a little more info than SAAMS - although the SAAMS piccies are gold of course :salute:

@FB and SG - Will you please stop showing off all your latest acquisitions - I am just too jealous - How do you guys do it  ??? - Especially FB  :rant: - All those vintage SAKs are amazing and my favourites - Give me exposed rivets and the old awl any day  :tu:  :tu:  :tu:

@ philodemus - Watch out for those Masons - You have to be careful if you own a knife like that !!

@ MadP - You would think so - Didn't it only come out last year??

@ NCJ - Great stuff - CT Lite - One of my favourite SAKs - Keep mine in my bedside drawer it's always in use.

Thanks Huntsman! :cheers:

You're right about the VOS stamp, there is a file on the Phillips.  Single spring on scissors.
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #22859 on: March 13, 2017, 06:49:42 PM
Mail Call....

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BSA Explorer, Craftsman, Couple of colorful EVO's, a couple of wooden EVO's (incl. a S557), an old Wenger Standard, a Wenger 130mm, a Soft Touch EVO and a yellow 58.

There's a lot of SAK goodness in that haul. :like:
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