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Small Tinker,,,, Early 80's?

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us Offline GA1dad

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Small Tinker,,,, Early 80's?
on: May 16, 2021, 02:17:09 AM
Found this one at the fleamarket this morning. Broken main blade, but everything else is okay. No key ring, and doesn't look to be ground off. Small "V" in Victorinox. The seller was asking $6,,, but apparently didn't notice the broken blade. Wound up taking it home for $4.

Couple of noob question as I am new to the SAK stuff.

1- Is it early 80's vintage?
2- Did I do good?
3- Do I stand a chance of finding an accurate replacement blade for it,,, cheaply?

Thanks in advance

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Re: Small Tinker,,,, Early 80's?
Reply #1 on: May 16, 2021, 06:02:09 AM
How did you open that stub of a main blade?  What's the plan?  Rebuild?
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Re: Small Tinker,,,, Early 80's?
Reply #2 on: May 16, 2021, 10:26:24 AM
Congrats on this find! I love these older square Philips! They add much better into the handle body than the new ones. You can send the knife to Victorinox and ask for a new blade with VSSR stamp. Or depending on the skill, you can replace the blade yourself. A replacement blade from a cheap 84mm Model should not be a problem. Age determination is not mine, sorry
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Re: Small Tinker,,,, Early 80's?
Reply #3 on: May 16, 2021, 04:25:45 PM
Quote from: Ike582 on May 16, 2021, 06:02:09 AM
How did you open that stub of a main blade?  What's the plan?  Rebuild?

Oh yeah,, thanks for the reminder that I needed to post a pic in the "what did you use it for today" thread. I used a Waiter to dig it out enough that I could grab it.

Yes, I'm thinking rebuild at this point. I tucked it away until I can find a VSSR donor blade, then I reckon I'll have a go at it myself.
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Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Victorinox Hiker, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread, carry a Buck knife or tool, and post a photo every day for 30 consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge and post a photo of a Traditional Scout Knife (No SAK's Allowed) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Alox SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your zip ties in use Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread and post a picture of a fish or fishing kit with a multitool Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Case knife  for 30 days Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo  of 84 and 85 mm Swiss Army Knives (and Wengers) for 30 days Participate and post a pic of your vintage SAK (1986 or earlier) everyday for 30 days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Combo Edged knife or Multitool and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Buck 112 Ranger for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with photos of your Buck knives in use Participate in a challenge by carrying  a GEC knife and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a 'folding hunter' knife that isn't a Buck 110 for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

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