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us Offline psyjohn

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Anomalous Companion/Executive
on: November 10, 2023, 11:25:29 PM
I acquired a beautiful vintage knife this week, but I can't determine if it's a Companion with a keyring or an odd Executive. From studying the old catalogs in the wiki and my own collection of nearly 30 Companions/Executives/Directors, I thought the Victoria tang stamp ended when the knife changed names. This is the only one I've ever seen with a keyring and a Victoria stamp. It also has the small fine serrations, which I have only seen on Companions. Also, when I compare it to an Executive and Companion from roughly the same time period it looks exactly like the Companion, other than the keyring.  Is it possible Victorinox released a Companion with a keyring, maybe as they were transitioning between the two models? Has anyone else seen an Executive with a Victoria stamp? Either way, it's a nice addition to my collection.


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #1 on: November 11, 2023, 07:32:17 AM
Congrats to your acquire!
Isn’t it possible that the previous owner just added the keyring to be able to carry it on his keys?


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #2 on: November 11, 2023, 12:07:03 PM
I think that hits just around transitions, blade was probably older production ( why waste perfectly good blades by throwing them to trash when you can use those)
Also there is slight change it was sended to warranty/repair and they had old stock blades and used those to repair Executive.
Anyway its still really excellent find.
I know there is really good members to tell im on right track or completly loss on my guesses.


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #3 on: November 11, 2023, 02:43:11 PM
Quote from: Antti Lammi
...blade was probably older production ( why waste perfectly good blades by throwing them to trash when you can use those)[/quote

I think you're right. The 74mm knives seem to be where that's most likely to happen. Looks like they used older stock for both the blade and the orange peeler on this one.


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #4 on: November 11, 2023, 05:35:34 PM
Could you share picture of your 30 Executives?


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #5 on: November 11, 2023, 07:34:13 PM
Could you share picture of your 30 Executives?

I won't have time today to get them all out and "pose" them, but I should be able to next weekend. Also, I think I'm a couple short of 30; that was just a rough estimate in my head.


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #6 on: November 11, 2023, 08:37:44 PM
Because of this thread, i had to dig up my Executive just go notice its actually Companion cause it doesnt have keyring and now closer inspection noticed that it has adjustable screw on scissors. I always tought it was newer model executive, when i boughted it came in leather sleeve and only took fast look until i putted it away on drawer with other SAKs and Wengers





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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #7 on: November 11, 2023, 11:21:42 PM
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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #8 on: November 12, 2023, 07:14:10 AM
I won't have time today to get them all out and "pose" them, but I should be able to next weekend. Also, I think I'm a couple short of 30; that was just a rough estimate in my head.

That would be excellent. And of course no stress - I just really enjoy group collection pictures. Thank you!


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #9 on: November 12, 2023, 03:02:01 PM
 :popcorn:


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #10 on: November 13, 2023, 01:29:17 PM
Hey psyjohn

Great post and nice piccies of an old Companion/Executive - Can I please use the images in the Wiki ?   ???

For me (not the Wiki!) - I don't get too hung up on model names and dates - We can only ever be approximate with either of these, it seems - due to old parts being used in newer models, and SAKs changing names and configurations over the years !!


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #11 on: November 14, 2023, 12:15:56 AM
Hey psyjohn

Great post and nice piccies of an old Companion/Executive - Can I please use the images in the Wiki ?   ???

I would be very honored to have a picture in the wiki. If you want a better picture please let me know.


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #12 on: November 14, 2023, 12:51:10 AM
 Not sure how anomalous, but I appear to have similar version, also with key ring.
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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #13 on: November 14, 2023, 02:53:31 AM
Nice one Imnotsamiam - Lovely old model and great pics   .... and welcome to MT.o     :tu:     :D

@psyjohn
Images are in - Please check em out - And let me know if the credit message is OK - and any other feedback/comments
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Executive+74mm#History
- Top of history section and also on the OP page
« Last Edit: November 14, 2023, 03:20:44 AM by Huntsman »


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #14 on: November 14, 2023, 04:34:21 PM
@Huntsman
Looks great! I feel like a real collector now.  :D


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #15 on: November 14, 2023, 04:57:11 PM
No need to be humble, psyjohn!  :hatsoff:

With roundabout thirty executives alone you are a real collector!  :ahhh  :whistle:
Best regards and stay safe,

Wolfgang


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #16 on: November 20, 2023, 07:01:05 AM
Hey fans of the Executive,

This thread has lead to a nice update to the Orange Peeler page in the Wiki
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Orange+Peeler
And a few more images in the Executive image gallery

I would really like to put in links to the missing two images/variations from the page - See image below

Can someone please do a side by side photo of OP types 3 and 4 - Then I can add it.
I guess the image on the page is one of them!!  ???    :think:
From a personal perspective I am struggling to see the difference between those two variations :o  ....... based on images already in the gallery


Thank you
« Last Edit: November 20, 2023, 02:05:14 PM by Huntsman »


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #17 on: November 20, 2023, 04:51:24 PM
Is there high res pic on that sakwiki picture, to me that looks wide/deep serration. I try take pictures of my version of serrations.


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #18 on: November 20, 2023, 04:55:20 PM
Here is my pic, i need maybe bit more natural light to get better pic.




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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #19 on: November 21, 2023, 11:25:24 PM
It seems like there are additional variations within the five evolutionary changes listed.  I notice that some are with ‘bevel’ (not sure if correct term) on both sides, while many have that on only one side, with other side flat.  Additionally I have one that almost seems like left handed Orange Peeler, in that the bevel and flat sides are switched sides to all others that I have seen.  Suspect that pictures might make this more clear, but do not happen to have handy at this time.


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #20 on: November 21, 2023, 11:36:49 PM
It seems like there are additional variations within the five evolutionary changes listed.  I notice that some are with ‘bevel’ (not sure if correct term) on both sides, while many have that on only one side, with other side flat.  Additionally I have one that almost seems like left handed Orange Peeler, in that the bevel and flat sides are switched sides to all others that I have seen.  Suspect that pictures might make this more clear, but do not happen to have handy at this time.
Also gut hook ( i got confirmation on other topic) had changes, some models it have bevel both side and some with only one side (also size of bevel changed but i just suspect that processing tolerances)
Founded also 1-4 variations high res picture differences on serrations.
I dont wanna publish picture without permission of owner.


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #21 on: November 23, 2023, 01:07:47 AM
I love the Executive and it is one of my all-time favorite SAKs, although I haven't carried one in a long time.  Anyway, can I just say how much it bugs me that we call the sharpened back edge of the orange peeler a "gut hook"?    I mean, it's not a gut hook, and the Executive isn't even a hunting knife.   The back edge of the peeler is for scoring the orange peel.  Has anyone on this forum ever used this edge to "gut" a bird or other small game?   

Anybody else irked by this, or is it just me? 


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #22 on: November 23, 2023, 01:53:10 AM
Fair point Mr Myron.
Funny when I first read that something did not feel quite right - But I did not think about it too much
But I do agree with you.

I wondered where this nomenclature came from - So I checked back through at least four catalogues to see if it came from there - But none of them mention a gut hook. It is always referred to as the 'Orange Peeler with Screwdriver tip'
So I guess that description came from one of the former Wiki editors.

I think we should change it - Does everyone else agree?
But if so - What do we call it?  ???  - As the last variation does not have it!    :think:
How about we just call it a 'sharpened hook'

I don't want to call it a sharpened edge - as that could refer to the other main edge on the OP blade
Any other suggestions?  ???


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #23 on: November 23, 2023, 01:57:21 AM
I love the Executive and it is one of my all-time favorite SAKs, although I haven't carried one in a long time.  Anyway, can I just say how much it bugs me that we call the sharpened back edge of the orange peeler a "gut hook"?    I mean, it's not a gut hook, and the Executive isn't even a hunting knife.   The back edge of the peeler is for scoring the orange peel.  Has anyone on this forum ever used this edge to "gut" a bird or other small game?   

Anybody else irked by this, or is it just me?
Well your right, maybe need just call it hook blade or back blade of orange peeler.


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #24 on: November 23, 2023, 08:54:34 AM
It could just be another form of box cutter/opener!  :rofl:


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #25 on: November 23, 2023, 09:57:14 AM
We could name that tool whatever we want, but Victorinox made it and they call it "Orange peeler". Just like the 58mm Cuticle pusher that's unofficially called "coke spoon"  :dunno:


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #26 on: November 23, 2023, 04:10:05 PM
Yes, this is something of a conundrum, I see.  I guess I'll just refer to the whole tool as the orange peeler and when I need to describe its sharpened back edge I'll say "the sharpened back edge of the orange peeler."   Not too catchy, I admit.  :)


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #27 on: November 24, 2023, 12:34:22 AM
OK - I made several changes using info and images from people in this thread

Please check it out - Does the new name for the 'gut hook' make sense ???
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Orange+Peeler

I think it is a great enhancement to that page

THANKS ALL   :tu:    :salute:


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #28 on: November 24, 2023, 02:44:27 AM
Fixed forever!  Thank you, Huntsman!

Happy Thanksgiving, one and all.  I am thankful for my many friends here on MTO. :)


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Re: Anomalous Companion/Executive
Reply #29 on: November 24, 2023, 02:56:21 AM
Nice work Myron and Huntsman - it was a strange name to use to say the least!  :cheers: :hatsoff:


 

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