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‘Mother of all Swiss Army knives,’ this 19th century multi-tool has it all"
on: April 26, 2015, 01:57:35 PM

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Re: ‘Mother of all Swiss Army knives,’ this 19th century multi-tool has it all"
Reply #1 on: April 26, 2015, 02:41:08 PM
me like


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Re: ‘Mother of all Swiss Army knives,’ this 19th century multi-tool has it all"
Reply #2 on: April 26, 2015, 03:21:33 PM
The skill and patience that must of went in to crafting such a piece. Especially that actually works, even though it's just meant for show. Remarkable.

The article reminded me of the ancient Roman SAK that has been found. Made from silver. Actually more like the hobo knife I guess, but still pretty cool to me.

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Re: ‘Mother of all Swiss Army knives,’ this 19th century multi-tool has it all"
Reply #3 on: April 26, 2015, 03:29:39 PM
That's awesome

A 22 revolver? Makes me want to put SAK scale handle grips on a pistol.
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Re: ‘Mother of all Swiss Army knives,’ this 19th century multi-tool has it all"
Reply #4 on: April 26, 2015, 06:10:18 PM
Quote from: NKlamerus on April 26, 2015, 03:29:39 PM
That's awesome

A 22 revolver? Makes me want to put SAK scale handle grips on a pistol.

Yeah, good idea. Vic needs to market some alox .45 grips with the shield on them.  :tu:
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Re: ‘Mother of all Swiss Army knives,’ this 19th century multi-tool has it all"
Reply #5 on: April 26, 2015, 06:19:04 PM
Quote from: Joe58 on April 26, 2015, 06:10:18 PM
Quote from: NKlamerus on April 26, 2015, 03:29:39 PM
That's awesome

A 22 revolver? Makes me want to put SAK scale handle grips on a pistol.

Yeah, good idea. Vic needs to market some alox .45 grips with the shield on them.  :tu:

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Re: ‘Mother of all Swiss Army knives,’ this 19th century multi-tool has it all"
Reply #6 on: April 27, 2015, 04:52:46 AM
Quote from: Joe58 on April 26, 2015, 03:21:33 PM
The skill and patience that must of went in to crafting such a piece. Especially that actually works, even though it's just meant for show. Remarkable.

The article reminded me of the ancient Roman SAK that has been found. Made from silver. Actually more like the hobo knife I guess, but still pretty cool to me.



Apparently there are at least three of those in different museums in Europe. Wonder if they've ever been compared? Also wonder if anyone has done a metallurgical study of them, to see if they're actually old.

http://www.mambri.com/CosasArmillum/Cuchillo-Multiusos.html
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Re: ‘Mother of all Swiss Army knives,’ this 19th century multi-tool has it all"
Reply #7 on: April 29, 2015, 03:58:16 PM
I'm partial to the one owned by Thomas Jefferson
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Re: ‘Mother of all Swiss Army knives,’ this 19th century multi-tool has it all"
Reply #8 on: April 29, 2015, 04:40:02 PM
Quote from: BIG-TARGET on April 29, 2015, 03:58:16 PM
I'm partial to the one owned by Thomas Jefferson
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