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Books and knowledge and stuff
on: March 19, 2018, 09:42:43 PM


This is the extent of my SAK library. I just started it. Anybody got a favorite SAK book they could recommend? 



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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #1 on: March 19, 2018, 10:36:13 PM
That looks a good read  :tu: :like: :like:
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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #2 on: March 19, 2018, 11:10:39 PM
I have only a tiny SAK-related library.
My favourite book for now is "The Swiss Army Knife. Owner's Manual" by Michael M. Young. It contains a lot of useful information (although points to be discussed).
But "Swiss Army Knives. A Collector's Companion" by Derek Jackson is very interesting too.
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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #3 on: March 19, 2018, 11:21:52 PM
I realize I can learn it all here. But I'm a nerd.  :P

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Reply #4 on: March 21, 2018, 10:40:14 AM
The only SAK related book I've got is The Swiss Army Knife Owners Manual but it is very good.
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Reply #5 on: March 21, 2018, 07:07:28 PM
Best book for me!  :like:
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Reply #6 on: March 23, 2018, 06:55:10 PM
I added a few books to my collection shortly after joining MT'o

Some are specifically Swiss Army Knives
The rest detailing my home city's world famous history - Sheffield Cutlery
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Reply #7 on: March 23, 2018, 07:07:53 PM
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Reply #8 on: March 23, 2018, 08:17:49 PM
Nice stuff, maybe I'll get some of them in time, for know some actual knives, like a RescueTool, A Skipper and a XLT (at an extremely reasonable price, I suspect someone of our other Finnish Members managed to snag one sold for 50€ on tori.fi some time ago.)

 One "Book" I'd like to have is a newish catalogue, it would look nice and would be a nice balance of just neat looks and information to show around if asked about what kind of knives exist. Maybe I should bother my associate at our importer again, maybe he'd throw one in as a freebie/for cheap on a order at least if I asked, I've examined the ordering info on a 2017 one and if I read it right importers get catalogs at cost of manufacture and shipping.
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Reply #9 on: October 10, 2018, 05:27:56 AM
Was looking for some SAK books and have found this one...its either another edition updated or reprinted and a different cover. Hits the shelves Oct. 23, 2018.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/swiss-army-knives-derek-jackson/1005988685
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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #10 on: October 10, 2018, 07:54:27 AM
Quote from: Rapidray on October 10, 2018, 05:27:56 AM
Was looking for some SAK books and have found this one...its either another edition updated or reprinted and a different cover. Hits the shelves Oct. 23, 2018.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/swiss-army-knives-derek-jackson/1005988685

I think it's an updated edition....
I ordered this in July off Amazon...... Still waiting! Going to be November now when I get it!
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Reply #11 on: October 10, 2018, 08:10:28 AM
Quote from: Rapidray on October 10, 2018, 05:27:56 AM
Was looking for some SAK books and have found this one...its either another edition updated or reprinted and a different cover. Hits the shelves Oct. 23, 2018.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/swiss-army-knives-derek-jackson/1005988685
That's a nice thread, i will put it in my fav folder  :hatsoff:

[Isn't it a bit weird to have "VICTORINOX swiss army knives, a collector's companion" and then there is a wenger on the cover?  :rofl: :think: :D]

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Reply #12 on: October 10, 2018, 02:16:20 PM
Quote from: ghiekorg on October 10, 2018, 08:10:28 AM
Quote from: Rapidray on October 10, 2018, 05:27:56 AM
Was looking for some SAK books and have found this one...its either another edition updated or reprinted and a different cover. Hits the shelves Oct. 23, 2018.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/swiss-army-knives-derek-jackson/1005988685
That's a nice thread, i will put it in my fav folder  :hatsoff:

[Isn't it a bit weird to have "VICTORINOX swiss army knives, a collector's companion" and then there is a wenger on the cover?  :rofl: :think: :D]
Hummm...maybe Victorinox buying Wenger is part of the update?  :tu: It will probably be the next book I get, unless I can find the 100 year Victorinox book somewhere.
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Reply #13 on: October 10, 2018, 02:52:24 PM
I bought it this morning.
In may 2019 there is another book “victorinox official Swiss Army knife 101 tips and tricks” coming out


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Reply #14 on: October 10, 2018, 04:42:33 PM
Will keep an eye out for that one. Thanks  :tu:
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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #15 on: October 10, 2018, 04:47:38 PM
Quote from: Caseman601225 on March 19, 2018, 09:42:43 PM
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This is the extent of my SAK library. I just started it. Anybody got a favorite SAK book they could recommend? 



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Pretty kewl!

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Nice library! You only have one book more than me.

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Reply #16 on: November 22, 2018, 02:18:33 PM
Hi you awl  :salute:
Just wanted to say that I've been looking at all the SAK related books listed on the SAK Wiki
teher is one by Derek Jackson, "Swiss Army Knives. A Collector's Companion" from 2007

this one was released this year, anybody got it yet?  :dunno::

"Swiss Army Knives: A Collector's Edition", 2018 by Derek Jackson too

https://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Army-Knives-Derek-Jackson/dp/0785836349
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Reply #17 on: November 22, 2018, 02:36:36 PM
Quote from: Caseman601225 on March 19, 2018, 09:42:43 PM
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This is the extent of my SAK library. I just started it. Anybody got a favorite SAK book they could recommend? 



That is a good book Caseman.

I have that one and several others, but my favorite is "The Swiss Army Knife. Owner's Manual" by Michael M. Young.

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Reply #18 on: November 22, 2018, 09:51:00 PM
Quote from: ThePeacent on November 22, 2018, 02:18:33 PM
Hi you awl  :salute:
Just wanted to say that I've been looking at all the SAK related books listed on the SAK Wiki
teher is one by Derek Jackson, "Swiss Army Knives. A Collector's Companion" from 2007

this one was released this year, anybody got it yet?  :dunno::

"Swiss Army Knives: A Collector's Edition", 2018 by Derek Jackson too

https://www.amazon.com/Swiss-Army-Knives-Derek-Jackson/dp/0785836349
The exact name of the new 2018 book is also "Swiss Army Knives. A Collector's Companion" and it is a new edition of the same book. I happen to have the 2007 edition as well as the recent 2018 edition. These two editions are similar in that each of them has 12 chapters with the exact same chapter names in both. Nevertheless, there are some fairly significant differences. In particular, some parts in the new edition are shrunk versions of the corresponding parts in the older edition, whereas some other parts are significantly expanded.

Some of the main differences going from the 2007 edition to the 2018 edition are as follows:
* The parts of the book which discuss history (the introduction and first four chapters) were shrunk from a total of 78 pages to 60 pages.
* In chapter 5, which mainly contains descriptions of the various tools of the Swiss Champ and their usage, the drawings of the older edition were replaced by photographs.
* Chapter 7, which contains images and descriptions of selected concrete SAK models, was significantly expanded from 21 pages to 60 pages.

Since most of the stuff that got added can also be found in catalogs and on SAKWiki (it's mostly images and descriptions of selected concrete models), I personally prefer the older edition with its expanded discussion of history. For people who know little about SAKs, however, the new edition is probably better as a single source from which to learn about them.  :cheers:


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Reply #19 on: November 23, 2018, 12:22:59 AM
Yes I have the new edition and like it! The chapter of letters of testimony on the SAK was a nice surprise.
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Reply #20 on: November 23, 2018, 07:31:24 AM
Quote from: ThePeacent on November 22, 2018, 02:18:33 PM
"Swiss Army Knives: A Collector's Edition", 2018 by Derek Jackson too
Does this book has any info that is not on Sakwiki?

I have 1984 Victorinox anniversary edition, which is more an object of collection, rather than a source of info. I do enjoy looking through vintage images of old knives theres, but I am not sure if I read any new info that I had not known before.

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« Last Edit: November 23, 2018, 07:37:36 AM by maxt »
Want to buy:
SwissChamp - 500 Mio
Huntsman - Eidgenossenschaft 700 Year Commemorative
Wenger - FASS 90 Grünig and Elmiger in Green scales

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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #21 on: November 23, 2018, 01:31:47 PM
Quote from: MiniChamp on November 22, 2018, 09:51:00 PM

Since most of the stuff that got added can also be found in catalogs and on SAKWiki (it's mostly images and descriptions of selected concrete models), I personally prefer the older edition with its expanded discussion of history. For people who know little about SAKs, however, the new edition is probably better as a single source from which to learn about them.  :cheers:

thank for all the info,
I didn't know that  :cheers:
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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #22 on: November 23, 2018, 02:06:12 PM
Wasn't jazzbass going to write a book?
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.
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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #23 on: November 23, 2018, 04:07:37 PM
Quote from: maxt on November 23, 2018, 07:31:24 AM
Quote from: ThePeacent on November 22, 2018, 02:18:33 PM
"Swiss Army Knives: A Collector's Edition", 2018 by Derek Jackson too
Does this book has any info that is not on Sakwiki?
Yes, but most of what isn't in SAKWiki can be found in the following sources:
* The Victorinox 1984 book "The Knife and its History" (that you seem to have).
* The Victorinox booklet "a friend in need."
* The Victorinox document "Everything you need to know about Multi-tools and cutlery."

Quote from: ThePeacent on November 23, 2018, 01:31:47 PM
thank for all the info,
I didn't know that  :cheers:
You are most welcome. I'm happy to be able to help.  :cheers:

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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #24 on: November 23, 2018, 04:26:58 PM
Quote from: Reinier on November 23, 2018, 02:06:12 PM
Wasn't jazzbass going to write a book?
Yes. It was essentially announced on June of 2013. I'm anxiously waiting for it for many years now. :gimme:  Very frustrating.  :(

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Re: Books and knowledge and stuff
Reply #25 on: November 23, 2018, 06:23:46 PM
Quote from: MiniChamp on November 23, 2018, 04:07:37 PM
Yes, but most of what isn't in SAKWiki can be found in the following sources:

Thank you for very clear answer.
Want to buy:
SwissChamp - 500 Mio
Huntsman - Eidgenossenschaft 700 Year Commemorative
Wenger - FASS 90 Grünig and Elmiger in Green scales

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