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Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?

au Offline Huntsman

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Re: Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?
Reply #60 on: January 01, 2018, 04:44:50 AM
Totally see and respect the 'in box' and 'unused' angle of SAK collecting.
Having a pristine unused item, maybe from 50 years ago, is, of course, pretty special
- And actually pretty rare/unusual - Whoever keeps boxes and doesn't use their SAKs all those years ???  !!

But it's not for me for several reasons:
  • As already mentioned - The price rockets
  • To me a SAK collection should be visible - which it's not if it's in its box - So you have to get it out to admire it!
  • Also to me SAKs are tools and users - If it's NIB/NOS - It has not had a 'proper' life (IMHO) - So most of my oldies show a few signs of use - which to me, is as it should be. I like to think of all the handy jobs they've done for their previous owners  :)   :tu:

That's just my views

And to explicitly answer your question
- Of couse I'll say buy without the box - And as some pointed out above - It might be your only chance!
« Last Edit: January 01, 2018, 07:07:28 AM by Huntsman »


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Reply #61 on: January 01, 2018, 03:19:52 PM
Totally see and respect the 'in box' and 'unused' angle of SAK collecting.
Having a pristine unused item, maybe from 50 years ago, is, of course, pretty special
- And actually pretty rare/unusual - Whoever keeps boxes and doesn't use their SAKs all those years ???  !!

But it's not for me for several reasons:
  • As already mentioned - The price rockets
  • To me a SAK collection should be visible - which it's not if it's in its box - So you have to get it out to admire it!
  • Also to me SAKs are tools and users - If it's NIB/NOS - It has not had a 'proper' life (IMHO) - So most of my oldies show a few signs of use - which to me, is as it should be. I like to think of all the handy jobs they've done for their previous owners  :)   :tu:

That's just my views

And to explicitly answer your question
- Of couse I'll say buy without the box - And as some pointed out above - It might be your only chance!

Thank you Huntsman for your contribution; I enjoyed reading your thoughts on the subject.  :hatsoff:
When I started collecting SAKs, I found that I got the most thrill finding ones that were discontinued but still mint in box.
It was as if I got to step back in time.

But as you can see, I have purchased some without box and do still enjoy having the honor of having them in my collection.  :cheers:
« Last Edit: January 01, 2018, 03:44:32 PM by FolderBeholder »
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?
Reply #62 on: January 02, 2018, 01:55:24 AM
I'm a huge nostalgia nut.  I love to find things as I remember them 20, 30.....years ago.  With that in mind, I love finding SAKs (and most anything else!) in it's original box.  The great thing about the old Vic boxes is that you can actually open them without damaging them  :D  The ultimate, in my mind, is finding the box with the original price tag and/or sales receipt included  :ahhh :ahhh
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Reply #63 on: January 02, 2018, 04:57:00 AM
That is totally awesome seeing the boxes for those older models. I think I still have the boxes to the Boy scout SAKS I got when I was old enough when starting scouts. But that is only a few models, but the most sentimental to me.

After that when I was in college and discovered TSA knife lots on ebay all hope of having a collection with boxes went out the window. It would be cool someday to have the spinning showcase display for my SAKS that I don't use but just like to look at.

The older boxes are awesome and very nostalgic!
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Reply #64 on: January 02, 2018, 02:48:54 PM
The ultimate, in my mind, is finding the box with the original price tag and/or sales receipt included  :ahhh :ahhh
Agreed, that is what I would prefer most, with receipt!

That is totally awesome seeing the boxes for those older models. I think I still have the boxes to the Boy scout SAKS I got when I was old enough when starting scouts. But that is only a few models, but the most sentimental to me.
I can imagine that would be sentimental.   :cheers:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?
Reply #65 on: January 03, 2018, 10:21:52 PM
That is totally awesome seeing the boxes for those older models. I think I still have the boxes to the Boy scout SAKS I got when I was old enough when starting scouts. But that is only a few models, but the most sentimental to me.

After that when I was in college and discovered TSA knife lots on ebay all hope of having a collection with boxes went out the window. It would be cool someday to have the spinning showcase display for my SAKS that I don't use but just like to look at.

The older boxes are awesome and very nostalgic!
Sorry... can't help myself...



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Reply #66 on: January 04, 2018, 12:55:24 AM
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Reply #67 on: January 04, 2018, 04:41:24 AM
+1!!!!   :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Reply #68 on: January 04, 2018, 03:33:19 PM
Thankfully, boxed versions do show up from time to time:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Reply #69 on: January 04, 2018, 07:46:01 PM
 :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Re: Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?
Reply #70 on: January 04, 2018, 07:53:07 PM
Oh my...


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Re: Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?
Reply #71 on: January 04, 2018, 09:56:06 PM
Well I know I said I was not a big fan of the boxes ......   :(

But that is pretty impressive and special     :tu:    :D

And a nice bit of history    :cheers:

I hope the collection, boxes and all, sees lots of daylight


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Reply #72 on: January 04, 2018, 10:19:01 PM
Thanks all for the comments.
I do have them out for admiration quite often.  :tu:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?
Reply #73 on: January 04, 2018, 11:32:56 PM
Thankfully, boxed versions do show up from time to time:
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I'm red with envy.....  :ahhh
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Reply #74 on: January 04, 2018, 11:41:53 PM
Thankfully, boxed versions do show up from time to time:
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I always like seeing all your SAKS that have the original boxes....that is a nice group of SAKS!  :like: :tu: :tu:


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Re: Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?
Reply #75 on: January 05, 2018, 12:09:18 AM
Sorry... can't help myself...

Very nice display and display cabinet

Although I do think you need to tidy up the bottom  :pok:  - It detracts from the overall esthetic    :o    ;)


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Reply #76 on: January 05, 2018, 06:56:49 AM
Sorry... can't help myself...

Very nice display and display cabinet

Although I do think you need to tidy up the bottom  :pok:  - It detracts from the overall esthetic    :o    ;)
True...
Been working on that :D


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Re: Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?
Reply #77 on: January 08, 2018, 03:01:45 AM
Here's an example of buying a knife and hoping for a mint in box one to come along later, a 1962 Soldier:
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Re: Buy the SAK and hope for a boxed version to come along later?
Reply #78 on: January 08, 2018, 04:43:43 AM
You are absolutely right Lisa :like: :like:
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Reply #79 on: January 08, 2018, 07:00:22 AM
Here's an example of buying a knife and hoping for a mint in box one to come along later, a 1962 Soldier:

Is there such a thing as a Soldier in a box - I have never seen one - I guess the later Wenger SIs are a possibility.
But the earlier ones   ???

For the regular SAKs/knives.....
I know sometimes people are given presents and it stays in a box in a drawer until a clear out - And sometimes you find old stock in the backroom of an old store
- And some folk even keep the boxes for stuff they use. ...... All these gives us the old 'in box' treasures....

But military issue Soldiers still with their boxes seems unlikely    ???
As the Soldier gets issued with his SAK from the quartermaster's stores - Then one imagines it is immediately put to use and in the kit bag
- With the box discarded - and probably not even issued from the stores. 
I assume they would come from the factory in a box.

Anyone got one?     ???   
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Reply #80 on: January 08, 2018, 01:16:09 PM
As the Soldier gets issued with his SAK from the quartermaster's stores - Then one imagines it is immediately put to use and in the kit bag
- With the box discarded - and probably not even issued from the stores. 

Hello Huntsman, I appreciate your comment.  I see through your point that I would hope the soldier who owned this knife put it to good use and that it aided him in tasks that needed done and hopefully gave him comfort knowing it can withstand years of dependable service.  It is arriving in this leather case, but I don't know the origin of the case.  :think:

Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Reply #81 on: January 08, 2018, 09:07:51 PM
Issue sheath?
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Reply #82 on: January 09, 2018, 12:01:31 AM
Issue sheath?
I don't know.  :think:  I may ask the question over in the vintage thread.
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Reply #83 on: January 09, 2018, 12:51:04 AM
Either way, congrats Lisa...it's a real beauty!!  :tu:
Barry


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Reply #84 on: January 09, 2018, 01:08:25 AM
Either way, congrats Lisa...it's a real beauty!!  :tu:
Thanks Barry, I've been looking the longest to find this one.  :cheers:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Reply #85 on: April 05, 2018, 01:38:14 AM
Just as an update to this thread I noticed that of the last 30 SAKs I've purchased 17 were in either a box or tin.  I really thought I bought mint-in-box more often, but apparently not.

The 13 I thought were purchase worthy without box were:

Wenger Commander - Horn Scales
Wenger Pocket Tool Chest - Red with light
Ranger w/Camping inlay
Woodsman with Rabbit inlay
PocketTimer
WorkChamp
Compact
Voyager w/LCD
Wenger Commander w/Camo Scales
Cybertool 29 (small)
Master Gardner
SwissChamp XLT
SwissChamp w/Survival Kit
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Reply #86 on: April 05, 2018, 03:09:00 PM
Still, that's not a bad percentage considering that most buyers tossed the box out after they got home from the store.  I sure miss the old Vic and Wenger boxes!
Barry


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Reply #87 on: April 05, 2018, 09:40:33 PM
Just as an update to this thread I noticed that of the last 30 SAKs I've purchased 17 were in either a box or tin.  I really thought I bought mint-in-box more often, but apparently not.

You are getting a nice collection of SAKS FB! :like: :tu: :tu:


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Reply #88 on: April 06, 2018, 03:05:29 AM
Just as an update to this thread I noticed that of the last 30 SAKs I've purchased 17 were in either a box or tin.  I really thought I bought mint-in-box more often, but apparently not.
The 13 I thought were purchase worthy without box were:
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SwissChamp w/Survival Kit

Definitely all worthy FB

As mentioned before most of my collection is boxless
- However I have beaten FB with one of my few (actually I think I only have two :(  ) in box collection items   :ahhh    ;)
I have the SC with survival kit in box - Probably NIB   :cheers:

What's more I reckon it is a first year of production model    :D    :o   ..... Definitely the first version of the pliers - Which is why I made that particular purchase
But small 'V' in the tang stamp - So I think that makes it an '85
Oh and it's also a Hoffritz

So overall pretty pleased with that one !!   :tu:
« Last Edit: April 06, 2018, 03:07:16 AM by Huntsman »


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Reply #89 on: April 06, 2018, 03:13:23 AM
So overall pretty pleased with that one !!   :tu:
Your testimonial deserves a  :gimme:, but in all seriousness, that is one cool find!  :tu:
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


 

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