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What's your latest SAK?

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us Offline VICMAN

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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38490 on: March 24, 2026, 03:03:51 PM


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38491 on: March 27, 2026, 08:31:00 PM
Spartan with unusual etching on the blade - Your companion for life on the road.
The Road tour series included officially only Climber from the 91mm line.
I assume Victorinox used some leftover blades for other projects - in this case for the self assembled knives per the etching on the other side of the blade.
 


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38492 on: March 27, 2026, 09:51:09 PM
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and, where did you find this SPARTAN?

I have read about the self assembly stations at VIC STORES in Europe.   
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38493 on: March 28, 2026, 07:12:02 AM
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and, where did you find this SPARTAN?

I have read about the self assembly stations at VIC STORES in Europe.
It was part of a lot I got some time ago - I did not do the self assembly.


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38494 on: March 28, 2026, 03:51:20 PM
I was curious, here state side; flea markets, estate sales, garage sales and eBay or other auction sites are where the special finds can be found.   Or, gifts from friends who may find, if they know your passion.  Always a story!!!

In your part of the world I expect not much different, so I ask…
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38495 on: March 28, 2026, 10:09:20 PM
I was curious, here state side; flea markets, estate sales, garage sales and eBay or other auction sites are where the special finds can be found.   Or, gifts from friends who may find, if they know your passion.  Always a story!!!

In your part of the world I expect not much different, so I ask…

Sure! I am glad you are interested. Actually there is a little story behind it.
 
I am a SAK user, shy collector and just generally like them :), but there is a limited secondary SAK market in my country  so I often buy internationally and I spent awful lot of money on shipping…
I was considering for some time as well to try some modding but I did not have enough donors and buying individually gets expensive.
One day I spotted interesting eBay lot of approx 90 knives (about 75 Victorinox, 10 Opinels + some no names) for 600 Euro. Of course there was no detail description of the knives, just some group pictures. The amount of knives seemed to be sufficient to cover all my current and future needs and I kept thinking about it.
My plan was to resell some of the knives to recover the cost and still have enough to use and play with. Three weekly auction rounds went without bid, and I finally decided to pull the trigger, offered 500 and it was accepted! I eagerly and bit nervously awaited the box.
It was really fun to open and go through it. Now I understand pirates and their attachment to the treasures - at one point I thought I would not sell even one and keep them all!
Regarding the knives I think I was pretty lucky with the lot. Of course there were some for parts only, but most of them were in good shape and as well the composition of the models was great, even some rare/unusual - Climber Deluxe!, Passenger!, Spartan Lite, Craftsman and many great normal models - e.g. 2x Explorer (one grey, one clear mag), 5x Campers (one old inlay camping logo - vssr/blank), 7x Climbers, 12x Huntsmen, 1x Ranger, Vic Evowood 14 and 17, Tinker Deluxe, several Waiters, Bantams, 2x Sportsmen, Recruit, Sentinel NIB, 21 Spartans (2x Elinox, 1 RT I posted about), Cybertool 34 (only two bits missing), Compact and 1x black Spirit (it is now with Victorinox for repair - looked intact but the pliers did not open fully - I posted about that some time ago).
There was a lot of cleaning, polishing, some scale swapping, minor repairs... I spent quite some time with them but I did enjoy the process a lot. For now I managed to get about 200Euros back (some of the knives in the attached pictured to be send to the new owners) so I am optimistic to recover the initial cost and still have some knives left. When you factor in all the time spent it is probably not greatest way how to make money, but the profit was not the goal here. So far I trully enjoyed the process and I like the idea that that I finance my little SAK hobby with SAKs.
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38496 on: March 28, 2026, 10:32:33 PM
That is great story you shared.  Thank you!

The process can be most rewarding…

Understand sorting out a new lot, and even thinking that each is now part of the COLLECTION!

Cleaning, lubricating and comparing duplicates, studying features and conditions and then making the selection to share with a new home makes more sense. Plus it makes room got another, that may be more special.

Then the process evolves and repeats over and over again.

For me, SPORTSMAN models are favored, as is SPARTANs.

Some advertising SAKs, are just so unique, they take a spot on display.

All the best!
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38497 on: March 29, 2026, 12:03:00 AM
That's a great collection!!  I too buy knife lots here and there.  That's how I was able to acquire some nice ones along with spare parts.  Now I need to make time for modding them though.
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38498 on: March 29, 2026, 03:55:58 PM
New one in box at a very low price, I couldn't resist, would you?


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38499 on: March 29, 2026, 04:52:52 PM
New one in box at a very low price, I couldn't resist, would you?(Image removed from quote.)

Wonderful!


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38500 on: March 29, 2026, 05:19:22 PM
New one in box at a very low price, I couldn't resist, would you?(Image removed from quote.)
I would not resist either!  Congrats!  :like:
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38501 on: March 29, 2026, 07:49:13 PM
New one in box at a very low price, I couldn't resist, would you?(Image removed from quote.)

Oof that's one I've had my eye on for a while now. I had an opportunity to get one at a decent price about five years ago but didn't and am still kicking myself over it!


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38502 on: March 29, 2026, 08:22:58 PM
New one in box at a very low price, I couldn't resist, would you?(Image removed from quote.)
Nope, if I had a chance to pick one up in decent condition at a good price, I would grab it.
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38503 on: March 29, 2026, 08:34:57 PM
New one in box at a very low price, I couldn't resist, would you?[

Very nice, jnoxyd! :2tu:


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Reply #38504 on: March 29, 2026, 10:04:46 PM
New one in box at a very low price, I couldn't resist, would you?(Image removed from quote.)


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38505 on: March 29, 2026, 11:32:04 PM
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38506 on: April 02, 2026, 02:15:08 AM
This is a model I've wanted for quite a while — the Mountaineer. I think that it's a really cool model; I was a bit upset that it didn't have a backside chisel, but I think the price difference between one of these and a Ranger is significant enough that (if one doesn't need a saw) this is a practical model. Since I find myself using the file about five-ten times more than the saw, this model definitely suits my needs. By the way does anybody know how many years it's been since Victorinox made an 84mm model with a file in it? And whether there were ever 84mm models with the new-style file?

Oh, also, I got one of these red leather pouches (that fits the Swisschamp) finally and I absolutely love it. I vastly prefer this to the black leather and velcro ones. I want to try to find a way to affix the pry bar, which fits perfectly in the side of the pouch — what would you guys recommend?
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Reply #38507 on: April 02, 2026, 04:54:26 AM
That's a very nice case.  Can you use a magnet on the inside of the pouch to attach the pry bar from the outside?
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38508 on: April 02, 2026, 05:28:15 AM
This is a model I've wanted for quite a while — the Mountaineer. I think that it's a really cool model; I was a bit upset that it didn't have a backside chisel, but I think the price difference between one of these and a Ranger is significant enough that (if one doesn't need a saw) this is a practical model. Since I find myself using the file about five-ten times more than the saw, this model definitely suits my needs. By the way does anybody know how many years it's been since Victorinox made an 84mm model with a file in it? And whether there were ever 84mm models with the new-style file?

Oh, also, I got one of these red leather pouches (that fits the Swisschamp) finally and I absolutely love it. I vastly prefer this to the black leather and velcro ones. I want to try to find a way to affix the pry bar, which fits perfectly in the side of the pouch — what would you guys recommend?
Nice pick-up.  I also like the Mountaineer. 


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38509 on: April 02, 2026, 01:41:45 PM
That's a very nice case.  Can you use a magnet on the inside of the pouch to attach the pry bar from the outside?
+1

Was going to suggest that or having a couple of O-rings (or similar elastic bands) around the pouch. That way, you could get another OPT on the other side, too.

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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38510 on: April 02, 2026, 04:54:10 PM
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The RED SHEATH is definitely a good looking pouch for a Swiss Champ.


I like the MOUNTAINEER as well, it drew me in with the file as well. 
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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38511 on: April 02, 2026, 06:25:13 PM
That's a very nice case.  Can you use a magnet on the inside of the pouch to attach the pry bar from the outside?

Hi Aztec, that was my first idea, but there are two issues with the magnet — one is that there is practically zero space between the scales and the pouch walls (see photo), and two is that the pry bar is titanium and therefore non-magnetic. I guess it would be possible to stick the pry bar in so that it would fit between the scale and the pouch wall but I really don't want the pry bar scraping against the scales.

+1

Was going to suggest that or having a couple of O-rings (or similar elastic bands) around the pouch. That way, you could get another OPT on the other side, too.

 :cheers: :tu:

This might work. I was thinking that I might be able to slide in a flashlight on the other side and in so doing just get pretty much everything I carry on a daily basis in one pouch.

There was a Mountaineer Lite, like the Huntsman Lite, which came with sapphire plus scales I think (but only in Europe?) and which had the backside chisel, if I'm not mistaken. That would be a cool model to own.


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38512 on: April 02, 2026, 06:59:13 PM
The RANGER will give you the backside CHISEL.  ALSO, a SAW. 

I first found the file on a CRAFTSMAN and the backside CHISEL.   It arrived as a bonus when I bought a pair of RED ALOX PIONEERS, from a member here a few years ago. 😉

The RANGER, was found when searching other 91mms with a corkscrew when completing the MacGyver challenge in 2025.

The file was very useful, and just wondered if I could find a model without the saw.   Then the MOUNTAINEER was revealed.  A rabbit hole for certain.

My path, CLIMBER, SPARTAN, CRAFTSMAN, and seems to be a endless chase…🙃

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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38513 on: April 08, 2026, 09:23:45 AM
My daughter’s first pocket knife :woohoo:



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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38514 on: April 08, 2026, 03:09:40 PM
Just bought this special order Alox Mountaineer X. Not vintage but definitely unusual knife.


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Reply #38515 on: April 08, 2026, 03:44:33 PM
Just bought this special order Alox Mountaineer X. Not vintage but definitely unusual knife. (Image removed from quote.)
Very nice!
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Reply #38516 on: April 08, 2026, 04:09:35 PM
That is very special!  Congratulations on the unique ALOX build Mountaineer.

Do you have any idea what the icon profiles on the handle may symbolize?


I was curious if the booklet revels any secrets.
A Swiss Army Knife?
A Gargoyle ?
A Stout since no straw, but, not a MUG either???
And a LAND ROVER?

I am most curious…🤔

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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38517 on: April 08, 2026, 06:25:02 PM
It's a SAK, a beard, a pint, and a Defender.  I have the Cadet they did a few years ago.  :)


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Re: What's your latest SAK?
Reply #38518 on: April 08, 2026, 06:52:30 PM
It's a SAK, a beard, a pint, and a Defender.  I have the Cadet they did a few years ago.  :)

Cool!   Close but not definitive enough.
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Reply #38519 on: April 08, 2026, 07:54:25 PM
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A gently used RED CADET!   :woohoo:

Located/found after last months challenge.
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