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Is this Rescue Tool genuine?

00 Offline Mechanickal

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Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
on: February 08, 2019, 10:00:45 AM
From what I can see, it looks pretty legit, but I'd feel better with some other experienced eyes on it.
Seller's pics:




Sheath and papers looks too good to be a fake?


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #1 on: February 08, 2019, 10:03:10 AM
Looks legit to me... one way to be sure is to ask for closeup pics... Victorinox Swiss Made should be to the left of the thumb hole (show side)...


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #2 on: February 08, 2019, 10:12:42 AM
Looks legit to me... one way to be sure is to ask for closeup pics... Victorinox Swiss Made should be to the left of the thumb hole (show side)...
Thanks for the input Jaya!

I do believe something appears to be writen there.

The seller lives 10min from me so I made an appointment to go over and look at the goods.
€40... NIB. Seems like a good deal to me.


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #3 on: February 08, 2019, 10:16:58 AM
Definitely a good deal... another thing to look out for is the quality of the scale itself... knock-offs would have scales tools not flushed with scales...


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #4 on: February 08, 2019, 10:22:34 AM
Great tip! Thanks!
I'll also consider standard fit&finish that could be expected and tool lockup.

The price would be lower if the seller would break up the lot. But even after throwing the 2 junk folders away, €40 is still a good deal for just the Rescue Tool :D

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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #5 on: February 08, 2019, 10:31:09 AM
It looks genuine to me. Good deal I think!

The common (obvious) fakes look way worse.
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #6 on: February 08, 2019, 12:05:16 PM
I bought mine direct from Victorinox since I was worried about fakes, but since you are able to see it first hand, this is a good source for spotting a fake.
http://archerwinsak.blogspot.com/2014/06/review-how-to-spot-fake-victorinox.html
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #7 on: February 08, 2019, 12:10:11 PM
I bought mine direct from Victorinox since I was worried about fakes, but since you are able to see it first hand, this is a good source for spotting a fake.
http://archerwinsak.blogspot.com/2014/06/review-how-to-spot-fake-victorinox.html
I like those pictures! :tu:
Make sure to do your homework and study those pics before you meet the seller, Mechy. :pok: :D
Hooked, like everyone else. ;)

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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #8 on: February 08, 2019, 12:18:54 PM
I'm not too ashamed to pull out my phone on location and compare right there :D

Main things to mind:
- scale hardness
- overall fit & finish of tools (polishing and lockup)
- T&T have to be flush
- Bottle opener has to be liner locked
- Vic markings besides the Spyderhole (left)
- sheath has to be lined with leather

I once bought a fake one before I REALLY got into SAKs, so I know how it SHOULDN'T be :D
I guess the moment I lay my hands on it, I will know for sure by just having a feel of it.


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #9 on: February 08, 2019, 02:20:46 PM
I bought mine direct from Victorinox since I was worried about fakes, but since you are able to see it first hand, this is a good source for spotting a fake.
http://archerwinsak.blogspot.com/2014/06/review-how-to-spot-fake-victorinox.html
Great link! Thanks  :cheers: :hatsoff:
Oh, I would say its real  :tu:
« Last Edit: February 08, 2019, 02:27:30 PM by Rapidray »


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #10 on: February 08, 2019, 02:27:18 PM
Thats a great reference FB  :tu:.  The tool looks legit to me as well.  Once you lay hands on it you'll know.  Hope it turns out to be the real deal  :tu:.  Good luck. 
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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #11 on: February 08, 2019, 02:59:03 PM
Looks legit to me...

I think one of the best tests is the snap if you open the tools.

Victorinox told me, that this snap is one of hardest thinks to fake!

Best regards


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Reply #12 on: February 08, 2019, 07:54:38 PM
I love a good deal on a friday evening!

I managed to convince the seller to break up the lot and offered 30 for just the Rescue Tool.

Seller agreed! :ahhh









Am I going to jail now?? :dwts:


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #13 on: February 08, 2019, 08:14:17 PM
Shame on you Mechy, now you gotta send it to me to makeup for stealing it .............. :gimme: :rofl: :rofl:
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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #14 on: February 08, 2019, 08:18:46 PM
Niiiiiice.

Lum yellow :D
You should seriously visit vicfan.com. All the hoopy froods are doing it.


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #15 on: February 08, 2019, 08:20:48 PM
I love a good deal on a friday evening!

I managed to convince the seller to break up the lot and offered 30 for just the Rescue Tool.

Seller agreed! :ahhh

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Am I going to jail now?? :dwts:
I was going to say...you know in some countries that would be considered assault... :rofl:
But I think you already knew that  :cheers:


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Reply #16 on: February 08, 2019, 08:22:15 PM
Lol


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #17 on: February 08, 2019, 08:37:06 PM
 :woohoo: Congrats. 
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Reply #18 on: February 08, 2019, 08:46:50 PM
Lol
Congratulations on a very great find!  :cheers:


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Reply #19 on: February 08, 2019, 08:51:24 PM
Thanks RR!


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Reply #20 on: February 08, 2019, 09:48:14 PM
Wow, that is genuine!  :like:  Congrats!
Rest in peace ColoSwiss, you will always be remembered.


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #21 on: February 08, 2019, 10:15:38 PM
Congrats! At least there’s no incriminating blood on the blade :pok:
Education is a journey that starts when you realize that knowing a little about something opens the door to the universe.


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Reply #22 on: February 08, 2019, 10:20:02 PM
Wow, that is genuine!  :like:  Congrats!
Thank you!
Congrats! At least there’s no incriminating blood on the blade :pok:
Funny you! :D


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Reply #23 on: February 08, 2019, 11:49:05 PM
Turns out my Rescue Tool has a repurposed blade...

"11" is stamped on the side like with a Soldier's blade.


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Reply #24 on: February 09, 2019, 12:20:13 AM


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Reply #25 on: February 09, 2019, 12:39:57 AM
Turns out my Rescue Tool has a repurposed blade...

"11" is stamped on the side like with a Soldier's blade.

Great find mate  :tu:.

And the 11 on the blade only makes it even more interesting in my opinion  :o.


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Reply #26 on: February 09, 2019, 01:45:30 AM
 :iagree:
It wouldn’t bother me one bit.  :like: :tu:


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Re: Is this Rescue Tool genuine?
Reply #27 on: February 09, 2019, 06:54:48 AM
 :like:


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Reply #28 on: February 09, 2019, 04:41:34 PM
The 11 on the blade is very interesting.   
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Reply #29 on: February 09, 2019, 04:49:12 PM
Thought so too! :D

Never expected a Rescue Tool to have a date stamped blade.


 

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