German Knife with SAW logo

cdv1962 · **on:** August 19, 2013, 09:09:56 PM

I have owned a German Knife with SAW logo for awhile. The tang read Germany INOX. I need to know what the S-A-W within the shield means. The knife is a common waiter's knife with 2 blades and a corkscrew that is professionally put together. Thanks in advance for any help.

enki_ck · **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2013, 10:13:10 PM

Does not ring a bell and the initials don't fit any german knife maker I know. Could be that the SAW is an advertisement print.

Probably someone with more knowledge on the subject will show up soon or I could move this thread over to the Swiss forum for you as most of the swiss collectors don't visit this subforum often.

cdv1962 · **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2013, 04:54:59 AM

Thanks for your answer.

Please move this question to the more active Swiss forum. I bet someone with a long memory can remember what S-A-W stands for.

Thanks again.

Etherealicer · **Reply #3 on:** August 21, 2013, 08:58:06 AM

Quote from: cdv1962 on August 21, 2013, 04:54:59 AM

Please move this question to the more active Swiss forum.

Well it says "German inox" on the blade, so its more likely a German production.

A result of a quick google check:
According to trademark registries, there was a company called "S.A.W. Company, S.A." producing sport-/hunting-/pocket knifes that went out of business in '98. Its very likely this is one of their victorinox knock off.

cdv1962 · **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2013, 02:15:32 AM

Thanks Etherealicer for the heads up.
Swiss Army Brands, Inc. Signs Agreement to Acquire Trademark Rights and Inventory of S.A.W. Company S.A.; Acquisition Will Strengthen Swiss Army Trademark On a Global Basis. From Aug 19,1999 Business Wire. So this knife was made before Aug 1999 by a company that was bought out by Swiss Army Brands, Inc or Victorinox.