What's with the Alinghi Strap Cutter

[Fortytwo]

I saw this picture some time ago and was reminded of it with the recent discussions on rescue tools. There doesn't seem to be any info on it on the SAK-wiki and pictures seem scarce all over. Was this a tool that never made in to production or was it part of a very limited edition or what. It does seem like it could be a very useful tool for certain situations if it was done right.

[Etherealicer]

I saw this picture some time ago and was reminded of it with the recent discussions on rescue tools. There doesn't seem to be any info on it on the SAK-wiki and pictures seem scarce all over. Was this a tool that never made in to production or was it part of a very limited edition or what. It does seem like it could be a very useful tool for certain situations if it was done right.

I believe this was the knife the actual Alinghi crew carried. IIRC the cutter was a ceramic blade... and that is all the information I have, please consume with a grain of salt

[Thunderpants]

This looks like the perfect tool for cutting ropes and killing zombies.

[SAK Guy]

Tosh would know, he's been looking for one for his collection.

[Etherealicer]

Tosh would know, he's been looking for one for his collection.

Everybody is looking for one

Wonder for how much one of these would go on ebay? 1k*?

* Remember, it is more than just a knife, its also an ultimate Alinghi fan memorabilia, an item that has actually been aboard during the race...

[SAK Guy]

Tosh would know, he's been looking for one for his collection.

Everybody is looking for one

Wonder for how much one of these would go on ebay? 1k*?

* Remember, it is more than just a knife, its also an ultimate Alinghi fan memorabilia, an item that has actually been aboard during the race...

I saw one over here for $699.00.

[Etherealicer]

Tosh would know, he's been looking for one for his collection.

Everybody is looking for one

Wonder for how much one of these would go on ebay? 1k*?

* Remember, it is more than just a knife, its also an ultimate Alinghi fan memorabilia, an item that has actually been aboard during the race...

I saw one over here for $699.00.

I have one... here is my picture (where is yours) :

[SAK Guy]

Tosh would know, he's been looking for one for his collection.

Everybody is looking for one

Wonder for how much one of these would go on ebay? 1k*?

* Remember, it is more than just a knife, its also an ultimate Alinghi fan memorabilia, an item that has actually been aboard during the race...

I saw one over here for $699.00.

I have one... here is my picture (where is yours) :

Nice!!!!      Me no got and me never get!

[Etherealicer]

Tosh would know, he's been looking for one for his collection.

Everybody is looking for one

Wonder for how much one of these would go on ebay? 1k*?

* Remember, it is more than just a knife, its also an ultimate Alinghi fan memorabilia, an item that has actually been aboard during the race...

I saw one over here for $699.00.

I have one... here is my picture (where is yours) :

Nice!!!!      Me no got and me never get!

Yeah, mine is just a picture off the net, sadly... but this is one I would spend money on.

[ICanFixThat]

Tosh would know, he's been looking for one for his collection.

Everybody is looking for one

....

+1 

 

[bismouth]

I've just found this knife by luck!

It has the red transparent silicone on the cutter.

Is there anyone with more information? how many were made?

thanks!

(some pics later  )

[elsinox]

I've just found this knife by luck!

It has the red transparent silicone on the cutter.

Is there anyone with more information? how many were made?

thanks!

(some pics later  )

Difficult to say. Around 500 at least.
It was not an official tool for the crew. Everybody could buy those knives at the alinghi events in the shops there.

[xfile]

I believe this was the knife the actual Alinghi crew carried. IIRC the cutter was a ceramic blade... and that is all the information I have, please consume with a grain of salt

This blade is probably made of copper

[Juan el Boricua]

I saw this picture some time ago and was reminded of it with the recent discussions on rescue tools. There doesn't seem to be any info on it on the SAK-wiki and pictures seem scarce all over. Was this a tool that never made in to production or was it part of a very limited edition or what. It does seem like it could be a very useful tool for certain situations if it was done right.

This blade is probably made of copper

It appears it was given only to the crew members; it's blade is ss over carbon steel and a titanium coating.
More info. here:
https://archive.is/sdIJD

[bismouth]

I'm lost, is it a very rare knife (the red one) ? and the grey one is more common?

thanks

[xfile]

It appears it was given only to the crew members; it's blade is ss over carbon steel and a titanium coating.
More info. here:
https://archive.is/sdIJD

Very useful knowledge! Thank you Juan el Boricua

[Nick4]

It appears it was given only to the crew members; it's blade is ss over carbon steel and a titanium coating.

Juan el Boricua, many thanks for the information! 

I will add the information in the SAKWiki, if you don't mind.

By the way, I suppose (from the link) the blade is made of stainless steel (high-carbon steel with the addition of chromium as an alloying element) with an additional titanium coating; not of multi-layer stainless steel and carbon steel package.

[Juan el Boricua]

Very useful knowledge! Thank you Juan el Boricua

Juan el Boricua, many thanks for the information! 

I will add the information in the SAKWiki, if you don't mind.

Just trying to help a bit but, we must thank Nick4 and the mods  at SAKWIKI, since that's from where I got hold of the info.!
 

[tosh]

I too read that this had only been produced for the Alinghi team. Given that the wenger 505 was available to buy yet only 400 were made makes me doubt the 500 figure quoted above.

[Nick4]

I too read that this had only been produced for the Alinghi team.

Wow! tosh, thank you so much for the great detailed photos of the rescue tool!   
(I suppose, we need a new page in SAKWiki for this tool. )

[tosh]

Wow! tosh, thank you so much for the great detailed photos of the rescue tool!   
(I suppose, we need a new page in SAKWiki for this tool. )

Thanks
I’ve uploaded the pics previously here on MT’o
I have 2 copies of the Wenger Rescue knife
The one shown above and another with the protection gel covering the strap cutter.

Both are stored (buried) in the loft with the rest of my SAK / MT collection.

[Nick4]

I’ve uploaded the pics previously here on MT’o

Could you please allow the use of your photos in the SAKWiki (with the appropriate reference)?

I have 2 copies of the Wenger Rescue knife

Excellent! Maybe you know the identifier of this model?

[tosh]

Could you please allow the use of your photos in the SAKWiki (with the appropriate reference)?
Excellent! Maybe you know the identifier of this model?

Yes of course

Sorry, can’t help you with the identifier as they both came without their box’s

[bismouth]

Well... Here's mine

[Nick4]

Yes of course

Thank you very much, tosh! 

Sorry, can’t help you with the identifier as they both came without their box’s

No problem at all. 

Well... Here's mine

The never used rescue tool!

[Huntsman]

Creating this page has been on my do list for ages Nick - And yet again you beat me to it

Well done and thanks vey much - And also for the other Alinghi pages and updates             

[Nick4]

Well done and thanks vey much - And also for the other Alinghi pages and updates             

My pleasure, Sir Huntsman. 

Maybe we can add in the SAKWiki a great photo of the unused Alinghi rescue tool by Sir bismouth?

[Huntsman]

We should definitely do that ...... Are we OK to use your pictures Sir Bismouth.

If so - Shall we credit 'bismouth from MT.o' as the author of the pics - Let us know if otherwise.

Thanks - I am happy to upload or you can Nick!

[bismouth]

My pleasure, Sir Huntsman. 

Maybe we can add in the SAKWiki a great photo of the unused Alinghi rescue tool by Sir bismouth?

Please do! It’s a great pleasure

If you need another angle, let me know, I’ll be happy to take another shot

[bismouth]

We should definitely do that ...... Are we OK to use your pictures Sir Bismouth.

If so - Shall we credit 'bismouth from MT.o' as the author of the pics - Let us know if otherwise.

Thanks - I am happy to upload or you can Nick!

Please do! Everything that I’m posting on this forum can be used