Same one I posted a while back, but the pics are no longer there. Go tit from a guy on Craigslist years ago. Think I paid $30ish for it. Can't really remember. (Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)
got an older Champion with a bail on it today. I really wanted a thicker bail SAK, and am glad to have this, I call it the File king.File #1File #2File #3the most files I have on one SAK.
got an older Champion with a bail on it today. I really wanted a thicker bail SAK, and am glad to have this, I call it the File king.
Quote from: captain spaulding on February 07, 2017, 11:49:21 PMSame one I posted a while back, but the pics are no longer there. Go tit from a guy on Craigslist years ago. Think I paid $30ish for it. Can't really remember. (Image removed from quote.)That's a very nice one! Does it have two large knife blades, or is the rounded blade something else?
Same one I posted a while back, but the pics are no longer there. Go tit from a guy on Craigslist years ago. Think I paid $30ish for it. Can't really remember. (Image removed from quote.)
Old model number key for the curious First, the main number:1xx = Phillips, 2xx = Corkscrew. x34 = blades, openersx35 = blades, openers, scissorsx36 = blades, openers, scissors, sawx37 = blades, openers, sawx45 = blades, openers, scissors w/ LNFx46 = blades, openers, scissors w/ LNF, sawThen the letters after:k = 84mm (klein). No k = 91mma = toothpick/tweezersf = fish scalerm = metal fileU = bail/keyringThere are other numbers like 248k that are just assigned and don't really follow a pattern.
Just one more question for JB - or anybody - When did they switch from numeric models like this to the named models we know today?I'm guessing the 60's sometime - Maybe earlier?
got an older Champion with a bail on it today. I really wanted a thicker bail SAK, and am glad to have this, I call it the File king.the most files I have on one SAK.
Quote from: detron on February 08, 2017, 01:48:33 AMgot an older Champion with a bail on it today. I really wanted a thicker bail SAK, and am glad to have this, I call it the File king.the most files I have on one SAK. The first *real* vintage SAK I ever bought was a Champion LNF almost identical to this one. I still remember being fascinated with the absurd number of different files on it. Great addition to your collection.
Quote from: detron on February 08, 2017, 01:48:33 AMgot an older Champion with a bail on it today. I really wanted a thicker bail SAK, and am glad to have this, I call it the file king.the most files I have on one SAK. The first *real* vintage SAK I ever bought was a Champion LNF almost identical to this one. I still remember being fascinated with the absurd number of different files on it....
got an older Champion with a bail on it today. I really wanted a thicker bail SAK, and am glad to have this, I call it the file king.the most files I have on one SAK.
So is it possible that the 6 layer was not even called the Champion?
1. Champion CS LNF (Model 246fmaU) - 6 layers, LNF, corkscrew, 1952-19742. Champion LNF (Model 146fmaU) - 6 layers, LNF, Phillips, 1952-19743. Handyman Original (Model 236fmaU) - 6 layers, corkscrew, 1973-19864. Craftsman Original* (Model 136fmaU) - 6 layers, Phillips, 1973-19865. Champion (Model 1.5793/1.6783) - 7 layers, mag/Phillips, 1973-present
Quote from: glenfiddich1983 on February 13, 2017, 11:39:29 AMQuote from: captain spaulding on February 07, 2017, 11:49:21 PMSame one I posted a while back, but the pics are no longer there. Go tit from a guy on Craigslist years ago. Think I paid $30ish for it. Can't really remember. (Image removed from quote.)That's a very nice one! Does it have two large knife blades, or is the rounded blade something else?It is file/snow scriper Nice knife!(Image removed from quote.)Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
The knife in the middle is a Champion with the lanyard bail and exposed rivets. On the back it has the triangular awl, phillips that is round on the outside edge, but square on the opposite edge with a file on the back of it, and a long fingernail file with the best tip for cleaning fingernails that I have ever used.The main blade has a cross bow and VICTORIA OFFICIER on the one side of the tang and VICTORINOX SWITZERLAND STAINLESS on the other.The small blade is a clip blade and it also has scissors, wood saw (with rounded off end), metal file(with rounded off end), fish scaler, arc style can opener( with a cross and Pat.), and bottle opener.I was at a gun and knife show in Dayton, OH. about 10 years ago and there was a guy whose table just had a bunch of odds and ends on it. I spotted a an old Victorinox box, so I asked if I could see it and it turned out to be a NOS Champion....it had never been used, so I asked how much he wanted and he said $10.00.Obviously he was not into knives .......you never saw anybody go for their wallet as fast as I did..... I could not believe he did not want more.......that was the only time I have ever stumbled on to such a good deal in my life.The tweezers have a nickel/silver tip on them. 1956 was the last year for the nickel/silver tip on the tweezers(it was changed to aluminum in 1957), so it has to be between 1951 and 1956, since the arc style can opener was introduced in 1951. I had only seen pictures of the exposed rivet models prior to that, and I have never run into another exposed rivetmodel since.
to captain spaulding Cool knife!
Quote from: VICMAN on February 14, 2017, 03:14:58 PMThe knife in the middle is a Champion with the lanyard bail and exposed rivets. On the back it has the triangular awl, phillips that is round on the outside edge, but square on the opposite edge with a file on the back of it, and a long fingernail file with the best tip for cleaning fingernails that I have ever used.The main blade has a cross bow and VICTORIA OFFICIER on the one side of the tang and VICTORINOX SWITZERLAND STAINLESS on the other.The small blade is a clip blade and it also has scissors, wood saw (with rounded off end), metal file(with rounded off end), fish scaler, arc style can opener( with a cross and Pat.), and bottle opener.I was at a gun and knife show in Dayton, OH. about 10 years ago and there was a guy whose table just had a bunch of odds and ends on it. I spotted a an old Victorinox box, so I asked if I could see it and it turned out to be a NOS Champion....it had never been used, so I asked how much he wanted and he said $10.00.Obviously he was not into knives .......you never saw anybody go for their wallet as fast as I did..... I could not believe he did not want more.......that was the only time I have ever stumbled on to such a good deal in my life.The tweezers have a nickel/silver tip on them. 1956 was the last year for the nickel/silver tip on the tweezers(it was changed to aluminum in 1957), so it has to be between 1951 and 1956, since the arc style can opener was introduced in 1951. I had only seen pictures of the exposed rivet models prior to that, and I have never run into another exposed rivetmodel since.What stamp is on the can opener : US.PAT.PEND. or + PAT?
Quote from: JNOXID on February 14, 2017, 05:36:09 PMQuote from: VICMAN on February 14, 2017, 03:14:58 PMThe knife in the middle is a Champion with the lanyard bail and exposed rivets. On the back it has the triangular awl, phillips that is round on the outside edge, but square on the opposite edge with a file on the back of it, and a long fingernail file with the best tip for cleaning fingernails that I have ever used.The main blade has a cross bow and VICTORIA OFFICIER on the one side of the tang and VICTORINOX SWITZERLAND STAINLESS on the other.The small blade is a clip blade and it also has scissors, wood saw (with rounded off end), metal file(with rounded off end), fish scaler, arc style can opener( with a cross and Pat.), and bottle opener.I was at a gun and knife show in Dayton, OH. about 10 years ago and there was a guy whose table just had a bunch of odds and ends on it. I spotted a an old Victorinox box, so I asked if I could see it and it turned out to be a NOS Champion....it had never been used, so I asked how much he wanted and he said $10.00.Obviously he was not into knives .......you never saw anybody go for their wallet as fast as I did..... I could not believe he did not want more.......that was the only time I have ever stumbled on to such a good deal in my life.The tweezers have a nickel/silver tip on them. 1956 was the last year for the nickel/silver tip on the tweezers(it was changed to aluminum in 1957), so it has to be between 1951 and 1956, since the arc style can opener was introduced in 1951. I had only seen pictures of the exposed rivet models prior to that, and I have never run into another exposed rivetmodel since.What stamp is on the can opener : US.PAT.PEND. or + PAT?+PAT
Quote from: VICMAN on February 14, 2017, 06:12:02 PMQuote from: JNOXID on February 14, 2017, 05:36:09 PMQuote from: VICMAN on February 14, 2017, 03:14:58 PMThe knife in the middle is a Champion with the lanyard bail and exposed rivets. On the back it has the triangular awl, phillips that is round on the outside edge, but square on the opposite edge with a file on the back of it, and a long fingernail file with the best tip for cleaning fingernails that I have ever used.The main blade has a cross bow and VICTORIA OFFICIER on the one side of the tang and VICTORINOX SWITZERLAND STAINLESS on the other.The small blade is a clip blade and it also has scissors, wood saw (with rounded off end), metal file(with rounded off end), fish scaler, arc style can opener( with a cross and Pat.), and bottle opener.I was at a gun and knife show in Dayton, OH. about 10 years ago and there was a guy whose table just had a bunch of odds and ends on it. I spotted a an old Victorinox box, so I asked if I could see it and it turned out to be a NOS Champion....it had never been used, so I asked how much he wanted and he said $10.00.Obviously he was not into knives .......you never saw anybody go for their wallet as fast as I did..... I could not believe he did not want more.......that was the only time I have ever stumbled on to such a good deal in my life.The tweezers have a nickel/silver tip on them. 1956 was the last year for the nickel/silver tip on the tweezers(it was changed to aluminum in 1957), so it has to be between 1951 and 1956, since the arc style can opener was introduced in 1951. I had only seen pictures of the exposed rivet models prior to that, and I have never run into another exposed rivetmodel since.What stamp is on the can opener : US.PAT.PEND. or + PAT?+PATThank you! Nice knife from 1953-1957, I have the same one and try to find Champion with US.PAT.PEND. but unsuccessfully
Anyone know the possible age of this one? I have it inbound:Armee Suisse on one side.
Quote from: FolderBeholder on February 16, 2017, 01:50:20 AMAnyone know the possible age of this one? I have it inbound:Armee Suisse on one side.c. 1944-1946. This would be the last of the old style can openers before the crab claw type was introduced in 1946. Looks like a Tourist, no?
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