Victorinox Sailor Knife with Horn scales?

njfist · **on:** January 27, 2011, 12:27:10 AM

does anyone have any information about this unique sailor model?
I have only seen these in Alox...
looks to use the same spike as the alox model.

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2011, 12:32:23 AM

They are older, probably from the 1940's or older and sold as a strong Farmers type knife in various blade configurations.

Look at this;
http://www.e-webtechnologies.com/sak/Victorinox_1903_Catalog.pdf

Oh, and the "Spike" was sometimes used as a "Sacking Needle" in the agricultural business. Lots of uses on a farm.

njfist · **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2011, 12:57:21 AM

interesting ...how do they hold up over time?

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2011, 01:06:20 AM

Quote from: njfist on January 27, 2011, 12:57:21 AM

interesting ...how do they hold up over time?

The horn scales will shrink and warp some over time. The tools hold up well as can be seen in those auction photos. These tend to be more collectors items rather than users in general. There are a couple of different lengths and you will find both manufacturers make these. I have seen some with and without the fancy bolsters.