Wenger Standard Issue Aluminium

kwakster · **on:** September 09, 2008, 03:21:34 PM

Today i did a search through all the boxes with older Wenger knives, and i found 10 Handwerkers with red plastic scales in good condition, but also a similar knife with aluminium scales dated 1974.
I've never seen one like it before, anyone here ?

Photo's will come soon,

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #1 on:** September 09, 2008, 03:37:32 PM

ive never seen one so atleast i cant say aword about those but here was topic about one

,which was very nice knife IMO.

kwakster · **Reply #2 on:** September 09, 2008, 05:07:09 PM

Here are a few pictures of what turns out to be a Standard Issue knife with aluminium scales.

It's knifeblade was in very bad shape with a rounded & bent point, and many nicks along the edge.
Using the Tormek freehanded i could restore it to good working order, but when you look at the nailnick you can see some material was sacrificed.
Even the kick had to be brought down, otherwise the point would stick up a little out of the handle in the closed position.

The screwdriver/bottleopener with it's inside sharpened to a scraper,canopener/screwdriver, and awl are in like new condition.

This knife has a lot of life left in it, and still has very strong backsprings.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** September 09, 2008, 05:46:29 PM

My that's gorgeous

You have some damn fine knives in your collection mate

AndyTiedye · **Reply #4 on:** September 09, 2008, 06:15:35 PM

I think that's a "Standard Issue", i.e. the Wenger version of the knifes they issue to the Swiss Army.

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #5 on:** September 09, 2008, 06:18:37 PM

well if its standard and all,nothing special,please send those to me and ill keep them away so collectors wont get their hands on"just standard" items

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #6 on:** September 09, 2008, 06:38:24 PM

Check out that bail!!

Benner · **Reply #7 on:** September 09, 2008, 07:22:44 PM

Like it has already been said, that looks like a Wenger SI. They are sweet knives.

kwakster · **Reply #8 on:** September 09, 2008, 07:34:45 PM

Did the Standard Issue knives also come with a dated blade like the Handwerkers ?

Benner · **Reply #9 on:** September 09, 2008, 07:39:00 PM

Quote from: kwakster on September 09, 2008, 07:34:45 PM

Did the Standard Issue knives also come with a dated blade like the Handwerkers ?

They sure did. Just like those on the Vic Soldiers.

NutSAK · **Reply #10 on:** September 09, 2008, 10:16:08 PM

Nice SI. You did a great job on that blade.

Neil · **Reply #11 on:** September 09, 2008, 10:25:45 PM

That's a job well done

I love sorting out old knives and giving them a new lease of life. I actively search out the beaten knives on eBay for that reason... and that they're cheap

Neil

Swiss Man · **Reply #12 on:** September 09, 2008, 11:00:01 PM

Quote from: gafftapegreenia on September 09, 2008, 06:38:24 PM

Check out that bail!!

We went from "Check out that rack." to "Check out that bail." we need some help.

Tarrodemierda · **Reply #13 on:** September 09, 2008, 11:41:45 PM

well ill look at the rack without problems.

Freudian Frog · **Reply #14 on:** September 09, 2008, 11:45:04 PM

Put that bail between that rack and we got a winner...

gafftapegreenia · **Reply #15 on:** September 10, 2008, 12:01:13 AM

Well, up until recently, there was no rack in this thread.

Dtrain · **Reply #16 on:** September 10, 2008, 01:44:25 AM

"Racks", Er Ahhhh, Si's Rule.

Dtrain

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