Info on this happy camper?

Zag · **on:** March 21, 2011, 05:14:12 PM

I am trying to date this one.
The blade is serrated (unfortunately the tip is broken) and stamped Elinox
Corkscrew is grooved
The tweezer have a metal tip

anybody can help?

tapong · **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2011, 05:31:18 PM

that's a picknicker (not to be confused with the 111m version). at least ca. 1975 (due to the elinox stamp)

jazzbass · **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2011, 05:35:53 PM

Quote from: tapong on March 21, 2011, 05:31:18 PM

that's a picknicker (not to be confused with the 111m version). at least ca. 1975 (due to the elinox stamp)

What he said. Date is probably from 1970-1973. Earlier would have a +PAT caplifter and machined tools (earlier still would have a bail), later would have a "Victoria" blade, then "Officier Suisse". Made these up until c. 1980 or so. Aluminum tipped tweezers (c. 1960 - 1978) and 5 turn grooved corkscrew (pre-1975) are typical of a knife from this era.

Zag · **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:01:08 PM

Many thanks chaps!

Would Victorinox repair the blade if i send it back to them?
I don't want a plain "Victorinox Swiss Made" blade in exchange tho.

nsa-x-file · **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2011, 06:05:26 PM

I would call the company who deals with Vic repairs here in the UK.
I sent them a vintage soldier a while back and they put a vintage blade back into it.
With the serrated blade I really don't know.

Burton McCall Limited
163 Parker Drive
Leicester
LE4 0JP

(0116) 234 4600