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Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs

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Offline QGofLake

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Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
on: April 22, 2024, 02:22:33 AM
Hello All,

I've got two nice 58mm SAKs and am finding it challenging to narrow down model and age. The first looks like a MiniChamp but has some differences. The second is certainly an old one. Any insight will be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
Reply #1 on: April 22, 2024, 02:36:09 AM
   The first one is the old model MiniChamp.  It was replaced in 1994 or thereabouts.  Some people call the old one the MiniChamp I or MiniChamp Mark I.  I have heard both.  Looks like a good clean one. 
    I will let someone else speak to the second.  Can't have all the fun.  Welcome to the site.  Nice photos.  Best wishes.  Gary (IMR)
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Re: Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
Reply #2 on: April 22, 2024, 04:10:26 AM
The second knife is what is most commonly known as a Bijou, though it has had different names and numerical designations over the years.  It is identical to a Classic, but without the key ring.

Check out this thread:

https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=81327.0

Looks like this knife could be circa early 1950s.
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Re: Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
Reply #3 on: April 22, 2024, 05:09:50 AM
Thank you Gary and Nate for the insight and the welcome. I am pretty new to SAKs and enjoying learning about them and the sluething.

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Re: Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
Reply #4 on: April 22, 2024, 06:59:29 AM
^^^ @ QGofLake - Welcome to the forum.

We have a wealth of information here on the forum - in the various boards and threads - Have fun surfing and digging around   :tu:
Also folk here can probably answer any question that you might have   ???

You should also check out SAKWiki - If you have not found it yet
As I always say ..... "The answer is always in the Wiki !! "      :D     :climber:

In this case:
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Bijou
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=MiniChamp

BTW - Those SAKs you have are in amazing condition for very old models
Especially the Bijou ...... It must be 60+ years old  .....  :cheers:
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Re: Trying to identify two 58mm SAKs
Reply #5 on: May 08, 2024, 12:46:28 AM
Quote from: Huntsman on April 22, 2024, 06:59:29 AM
^^^ @ QGofLake - Welcome to the forum.

We have a wealth of information here on the forum - in the various boards and threads - Have fun surfing and digging around   :tu:
Also folk here can probably answer any question that you might have   ???

You should also check out SAKWiki - If you have not found it yet
As I always say ..... "The answer is always in the Wiki !! "      :D     :climber:

In this case:
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Bijou
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=MiniChamp

BTW - Those SAKs you have are in amazing condition for very old models
Especially the Bijou ...... It must be 60+ years old  .....  :cheers:

Thank you for your help and the welcome  :cheers: I love the Wiki! No doubt these two are in fine fine shape. SAKs are some of my favorite knives. When I was a teen, I had a 58mm on my key chain. I don't recall exactly which one but it sure was a trusty and useful knife.

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