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stressmaster5000 · **on:** February 13, 2009, 05:11:59 AM

Found some nice 74mm size Victorinox SAK's, one of my favorite size of knife. They are a Stainless Steel Prince, a Red Alox Cavalier, and a red "Hoffritz" tang stamped Victorinox Cavalier. This one has solid red scales. I have a tidy "Hoffritz" collection going now. I will have to get a photo of them together some time.

donvito · **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:13:58 AM

Looking good there SM5 zzz I'm need to get a 74mm Vic for try outs

J-sews · **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:24:52 AM

Beautious group there Wayne!

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:26:11 AM

I also picked up a SwissChamp XLT. I have been wanting a large knife and really do not care much for the electronic scales on the XAVT and all the duplication of tools as well. This was used but in like new condition and I got a great deal! There are several photos in the album so click on the photo to see them.

Neil · **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2009, 02:01:34 PM

Quote from: stressmaster5000 on February 13, 2009, 05:11:59 AM

Found some nice 74mm size Victorinox SAK's, one of my favorite size of knife. They are a Stainless Steel Prince, a Red Alox Cavalier, and a red "Hoffritz" tang stamped Victorinox Cavalier. This one has solid red scales. I have a tidy "Hoffritz" collection going now. I will have to get a photo of them together some time.

I know some people call that model the Cavalier (I've been guilty) and I'm not sure where that originally came from but they're officially called Escorts just like the similar configured 58mm model. Don't you just love Victorinox naming conventions

I only have the one and picking up more is high on my agenda.

I'm finally back down to one XLT

Due to a trade that didn't happen I ended up having two for a couple of months, that was excessive even for me

Then again for a brief period this year I also had two XAVTs!

Neil

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #5 on:** February 13, 2009, 05:45:10 PM

Here's my info on the Cavalier/Escort thing:

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=35

And, some pretty green ALOX too!

Def

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #6 on:** February 13, 2009, 06:25:57 PM

Now that is a nice line up

Benner · **Reply #7 on:** February 13, 2009, 10:38:44 PM

Nice selection there mate.

Poncho65 · **Reply #8 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:21:47 PM

Nice

I have been looking heavily at the 74mm line lately myself

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #9 on:** February 13, 2009, 11:22:51 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on February 13, 2009, 11:21:47 PM

Nice I have been looking heavily at the 74mm line lately myself

Get an Executive mate

There a great wee knife

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #10 on:** February 14, 2009, 03:56:51 AM

Quote from: Micky d on February 13, 2009, 11:22:51 PM

Quote from: Poncho65 on February 13, 2009, 11:21:47 PM
Nice I have been looking heavily at the 74mm line lately myself
Get an Executive mate

There a great wee knife

I'll second that,Executives are terrific.If you can score one,go upscale and get a Director.

Neil · **Reply #11 on:** February 14, 2009, 02:30:07 PM

Felinevet has one in store at the moment.

He also has a steel Ambassador which is a cool little number.

Neil

Gadget Guy · **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:33:31 AM

Very nice!

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2009, 01:36:24 AM

Quote from: Defender on February 13, 2009, 05:45:10 PM

Here's my info on the Cavalier/Escort thing:

http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=390&Itemid=35

And, some pretty green ALOX too!

Def

Thanks for adding that note there Def. I know the naming to some Victorinox models is supposition at best in some cases. I wish they would have just kept a single model worldwide number for everything. Oh well!

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #14 on:** March 11, 2009, 02:16:45 AM

Finally got myself a Michel Jordi Victorinox. Used but still very nice.

Japan Flag classic

USA Flag classic

Poncho65 · **Reply #15 on:** March 11, 2009, 02:24:23 AM

Some more slick knives you got there SM5000

Poncho65 · **Reply #16 on:** March 11, 2009, 02:25:01 AM

I also like the budgies you guys got in your sig lines to torment Ben

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2009, 10:17:24 AM

Some rare beast's there mate

Neil · **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2009, 10:36:24 AM

Some nice little SAKs there Wayne. I think every SAK collector should have one Jordi. Just for the bling

Neil

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2009, 05:40:13 PM

Now here is one I have been looking for awhile now. Its a European only model similar to the soft touch series but it has slightly less tacky scales. It is called "Tactile" and has Neoprene scales and the hard to find clip point main blade. It feels nice in the hand. The coloration appears to be some kind of random pour pattern with blue and black being the primary colors. I have not seen this knife in any other color and only this one model as well. Here are a few photos;

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #20 on:** April 11, 2009, 09:39:24 PM

I never paid much attention to Wenger's 85mm line,but this one I like the looks of.I'd certainly drop it in my pocket for EDC.

Craig · **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2009, 11:55:43 PM

Looks good

J-sews · **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2009, 12:14:24 AM

I like the handle pattern. Its like some sort of urban camo

stressmaster5000 pic

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #23 on:** April 14, 2009, 11:05:19 PM

Quote from: Bison56 on April 11, 2009, 09:39:24 PM

I never paid much attention to Wenger's 85mm line,but this one I like the looks of.I'd certainly drop it in my pocket for EDC.

http://www.swiss-knife.com/EN/SK/gift_ideas/tactile.html

max6166 · **Reply #24 on:** April 15, 2009, 06:27:27 AM

I really like that Tactile too. Both the scales and the clip point look great.

Too bad it's not more widely available. I think it would sell very well elsewhere...

nuphoria · **Reply #25 on:** April 15, 2009, 03:59:54 PM

Interesting. I'm hoping to pick up one of the evogrip 85mm knives soon - 18 I think. I like the ideas of tactile grips on things, especially with my hands being a tad useless on rheumatic days!

Lovely collection of things you have there.... care to reveal your sources?!

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