Vintage SAK Owners Club

[El Corkscrew]

old wenger

Year?

[xfile]

old wenger

I could live with one of those! 

thanks buddy

[xfile]

old wenger

Year?

No year sign, probably in the 1950s.

[VICMAN]

old wenger

Very nice Wenger xfile!

[FolderBeholder]

I can't tell if this is an 84mm or 91mm. 
What do you think?
If I had to guess I would think 84mm, but then that's because I'd like it to be an 84mm.

[Reinier]

I'm guessing 91mm.
Because I've never seen that type of can opener in 84mm. But that doesn't mean anything

[FolderBeholder]

I'm guessing 91mm.
Because I've never seen that type of can opener in 84mm. But that doesn't mean anything

I was looking at this SakWiki page and trying to compare the two. 
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Victorinox+Huntsman+84mm

[Reinier]

I'm guessing 91mm.
Because I've never seen that type of can opener in 84mm. But that doesn't mean anything

I was looking at this SakWiki page and trying to compare the two. 
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Victorinox+Huntsman+84mm

Thanks for the link (I fixed a typo )

[TonySal]

I can't tell if this is an 84mm or 91mm. 
What do you think?
If I had to guess I would think 84mm, but then that's because I'd like it to be an 84mm.
(Image removed from quote.)

[Huntsman]

I'm guessing 91mm.
Because I've never seen that type of can opener in 84mm. But that doesn't mean anything

Hmmm ... The picture in the Wiki page?  
Or is that a 91 masquerading as a 84? 

Someone here posted and easy way to check 84 vs 91 from an ebay piccie

But I did not bookmark the post - Something to do with the positioning of the shield relative to the corkscrew pivot point I think
You may want to dig - If anyone finds it or posts - We coudl put the info in the Wiki !!

[FolderBeholder]

Someone here posted and easy way to check 84 vs 91 from an ebay piccie

Correct, it has something to do with a pinky finger distance between the two I think.   

[Reinier]

I'm guessing 91mm.
Because I've never seen that type of can opener in 84mm. But that doesn't mean anything

Hmmm ... The picture in the Wiki page?  
Or is that a 91 masquerading as a 84? 

Well I guess I was mistaken

[jazzbass]

Since this is a pre-1951 knife, it uses the old style dimensions so the typical ways of distinguishing 84mm and 91mm don't apply. The only things you can try to use are the size of the Victorinox logo on the scales (which is super tough) or use the saw, if there is one. 84mm knives from this era will have a 25T saw and 91mm will have a 27T saw. This looks like it has a 27T saw, but its hard to tell with the poor image quality/part of the saw hidden.

[FolderBeholder]

Since this is a pre-1951 knife, it uses the old style dimensions so the typical ways of distinguishing 84mm and 91mm don't apply. The only things you can try to use are the size of the Victorinox logo on the scales (which is super tough) or use the saw, if there is one. 84mm knives from this era will have a 25T saw and 91mm will have a 27T saw. This looks like it has a 27T saw, but its hard to tell with the poor image quality/part of the saw hidden.

Thank you JB for your input.  I should have the knife in hand later this week to know for sure. 

[Reinier]

It's good to see you again jazzbass

[TonySal]

It's good to see you again jazzbass

   

[Boonies]

I can't tell if this is an 84mm or 91mm. 
What do you think?
If I had to guess I would think 84mm, but then that's because I'd like it to be an 84mm.
(Image removed from quote.)

Probably no help at all except to occupy your time while waiting for the postman.....

[FolderBeholder]

I can't tell if this is an 84mm or 91mm. 
What do you think?
If I had to guess I would think 84mm, but then that's because I'd like it to be an 84mm.
(Image removed from quote.)

Probably no help at all except to occupy your time while waiting for the postman.....

Those are beauties Boonies! 

Mine is 91mm, but I couldn't be happier.  It's as if it was never used at all.  I tucked the flap on the case to show the writing on the sheath.

[jazzbass]

Mine is 91mm, but I couldn't be happier.  It's as if it was never used at all.  I tucked the flap on the case to show the writing on the sheath.
(Image removed from quote.)

That's a great find. Those late 40s knives show up now and then in unused condition (spent their life at the bottom of a shoebox in a closet I imagine) and when you get one, you understand the quality and craftsmanship that went into them. They are solid. The snap is amazing. The fit and finish almost perfect and the blades are polished to a mirror shine. Modern SAKs are still well made, but ones from this era are simply on another level.

It's good to see you again jazzbass

   

[TonySal]

Mine is 91mm, but I couldn't be happier.  It's as if it was never used at all.  I tucked the flap on the case to show the writing on the sheath.
(Image removed from quote.)

That's a great find. Those late 40s knives show up now and then in unused condition (spent their life at the bottom of a shoebox in a closet I imagine) and when you get one, you understand the quality and craftsmanship that went into them. They are solid. The snap is amazing. The fit and finish almost perfect and the blades are polished to a mirror shine. Modern SAKs are still well made, but ones from this era are simply on another level.

It's good to see you again jazzbass

   

[Rapidray]

I can't tell if this is an 84mm or 91mm. 
What do you think?
If I had to guess I would think 84mm, but then that's because I'd like it to be an 84mm.
(Image removed from quote.)

Probably no help at all except to occupy your time while waiting for the postman.....

Those are beauties Boonies! 

Mine is 91mm, but I couldn't be happier.  It's as if it was never used at all.  I tucked the flap on the case to show the writing on the sheath.
(Image removed from quote.)

That beauty and a case! You did very well! 

[Huntsman]

Mine is 91mm, but I couldn't be happier.  It's as if it was never used at all.  I tucked the flap on the case to show the writing on the sheath.
(Image removed from quote.)

Wow FB - That SAK is amazing - As JB said its been stuck in a drawer for 70 years
- Although how that can happen I am not sure - as it must span a couple of human lifetimes!!

I also checked the suppliers photo in your post above .... and it so does not do the SAK justice - That's a real score.

Boonies - Nice pic and very nice set - I love all the oldies - But the 84mm oldies are even more exciting !

[TonySal]

I can't tell if this is an 84mm or 91mm. 
What do you think?
If I had to guess I would think 84mm, but then that's because I'd like it to be an 84mm.
(Image removed from quote.)

Probably no help at all except to occupy your time while waiting for the postman.....

Those are beauties Boonies! 

Mine is 91mm, but I couldn't be happier.  It's as if it was never used at all.  I tucked the flap on the case to show the writing on the sheath.
(Image removed from quote.)

and the sheath looks in good shape too!

[Myron]

Those are beauties Boonies! 

Mine is 91mm, but I couldn't be happier.  It's as if it was never used at all.  I tucked the flap on the case to show the writing on the sheath.
(Image removed from quote.)

Lisa,

What a fantastic SAK!  Be super careful and don't let the inside of the snap rivet on the leather case damage the scale of the knife. 

Congratulations!

Myron

[VICMAN]

Mine is 91mm, but I couldn't be happier.  It's as if it was never used at all.  I tucked the flap on the case to show the writing on the sheath.

Very nice find FB!

[Archibald Tuttle]

I can't tell if this is an 84mm or 91mm. 
What do you think?
If I had to guess I would think 84mm, but then that's because I'd like it to be an 84mm.
(Image removed from quote.)

 

[FolderBeholder]

Thank you all for the kind words. 
I do believe this is the 91mm mate to the 84mm version I bought last year. 

Good point about being careful with the snap, Myron, thank you.

[M0rkoni]

Bumping one of my favorite threads 

[FolderBeholder]

Bumping one of my favorite threads 

Nice, what is that one you have there? 

[M0rkoni]

Thank you Lisa...
I really like natural material for the scales such as buffalo horn, stag, MoP etc. along with at least Victoria tang stamps and older one off course. It's a simple Spartan but it's a superb quality and it looks very nice as well.