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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #30 on: April 02, 2025, 03:03:43 PM
Quote from: Dane on April 02, 2025, 11:24:20 AM
Thanks. :hatsoff: That second type are really nice. :tu: I have to see if I can find those here. :think:

I can vouch for the BN2291N style.  I started with two early last summer. A middle weight canvas.  The 5th pocket is ample.

These are now  my go to trouser, my kids noticed and after Christmas gifts were exchanged I now have every color😉

They also travel well!
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #31 on: April 02, 2025, 10:40:28 PM
Quote from: LoopCutter on April 02, 2025, 03:03:43 PM
I can vouch for the BN2291N style.  I started with two early last summer. A middle weight canvas.  The 5th pocket is ample.

These are now  my go to trouser, my kids noticed and after Christmas gifts were exchanged I now have every color😉

They also travel well!

Thanks, LoopCutter.

I basically have two pairs of jeans, which I rotate.  One of the pairs are almost worn out now, and I need to get myself another pair soon. If I can find a pair of these in my size, it will be those. :hatsoff:
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #32 on: April 03, 2025, 12:11:44 AM
Hope you're able to...and it not, let me know. I can find them with ease! :cheers:
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #33 on: April 03, 2025, 09:42:56 AM
Thanks, Farmer.  :hatsoff: I'll investigate and let you know either way. If I find them or not. :)
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #34 on: April 04, 2025, 01:41:04 PM
Quote from: Alan K. on April 01, 2025, 08:12:42 PM
Paracord lanyards usually tied to right around 3 1/2 inches long with a small carabiner will perfectly suspend a SAK vertically, mid-pocket, when attached to the belt loop above the pocket so you won't even feel it.  I do this because I hate the feel of weight pressing against my leg from a heavy knife sitting horizontally in the bottom of my pocket. :cheers:

Your great tip on how to comfortably pocket carry larger SAK's, had me thinking that perhaps they could be something for me as well. :think:

So I have been keeping my eyes open for a SAK of this kind. To see if I could find something vintage and reasonably priced and test it out.

Lo and behold, I found this big beauty. A Wenger Champ, I believe? It had the little chain already, so I only added a small carabiner.

My first impression is that it carries really well in the front pocket of my jeans. Just as you said it would. :tu:

So thanks again for sharing, Alan. :hatsoff:
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #35 on: April 04, 2025, 04:08:29 PM
 :cheers:

Very nice find DANE!

Keep an eye on the split ring connecting chain to SAK, appears it  has a gap!  Or. Is it the photo?
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #36 on: April 04, 2025, 04:20:08 PM
Oh, your are right. :o Thanks. :hatsoff: I'll give it a squeeze if I can find a plier based MT somewhere. :whistle:
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #37 on: April 04, 2025, 04:27:05 PM
Workchamp to the rescue. :viking:
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #38 on: April 05, 2025, 02:42:33 AM
Nice find! :tu:
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #39 on: April 05, 2025, 09:26:59 AM
Thanks, Farmer X. :hatsoff:
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #40 on: April 06, 2025, 06:03:24 PM
 :iagree: And im a Workchamp fan too!!
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #41 on: April 11, 2025, 08:40:51 PM
So after browsing server al hundred old pages worth of posts, I realised that I am not a collector as such, just for users, and decided to get some red Micarta scales and a fancy fob - normally I never would attach anything else than a P7, but since the Champ is already “too much” I thought what the hay

Got both things today, fob was already made (might shorten the loop) and the scales are very nice and very substantial - atm I’m cleaning the champ from 30-odd years of gunk
I heated up the old scales with 50C water before removal and they did not take damage, so I’ll save them for later if I ever retire it as a shelve piece
My name would translate into Bear, hence the brass bear :P
Could someone maybe read something out of the old scales backside markings?






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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #42 on: April 11, 2025, 09:00:20 PM
Quote from: Bjørn B-J on April 11, 2025, 08:40:51 PM
Could someone maybe read something out of the old scales backside markings?
I can make out the numbers 4, 6, 3, and 1. Hope to see some photos of it with the new scales!
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #43 on: April 12, 2025, 10:22:46 AM
Looking good, Bjørn. Can't wait to see it with the new scales attached. :like:
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #44 on: April 13, 2025, 05:33:01 AM
I want to say that I read somewhere that the numbers state when the scales were made? But I don’t remember now how to interpret them.   :(
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #45 on: April 13, 2025, 09:51:51 AM
After the nice bath and some new oil it’s ready to go, new looks and awl! I quite like how it turned out - though I might find T&Ts in black, and paint the cross outline black

Had to clubber the scales on with a rubber mallet and I don’t think they’re going anywhere
Toothpick slot is a bit deeper that the head, but I don’t feel like grinding it down

Anyway, judge for yourselves :D


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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #46 on: April 13, 2025, 10:12:19 AM
Very nice, Bjørn. Well done. :like:
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #47 on: April 13, 2025, 10:49:45 AM
Thanks! Cleaned up nicely for an old lady

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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #48 on: April 13, 2025, 12:54:42 PM
Looks sharp in the new outfit  :tu: Wishing you many happy years of use , the Adventurer was my (NZ) Army issued knife too , although back then it was called the Centurion and came in the black livery.
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #49 on: April 13, 2025, 02:22:05 PM
Thanks!

Yeah the adventurer was something special - didn’t even know it was a VIC at the time - it did inspire me to get a tinker as edc as the toolset is the same

Now that I’m reading thru all the old pages here, I’ve come to realise some things
- I need a OHO sentinel clip
- I need a classic aloe

Jeez

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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #50 on: April 13, 2025, 09:19:55 PM
It looks fantastic! :like: :drool: Where did you source the scales? I think my MiniChamp may be due for some Micarta "clothes."
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #51 on: April 13, 2025, 10:04:24 PM
Quote from: Farmer X on April 13, 2025, 09:19:55 PM
It looks fantastic! :like: :drool: Where did you source the scales? I think my MiniChamp may be due for some Micarta "clothes."

Thanks man!
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #52 on: April 14, 2025, 04:57:30 AM
Quote from: Bjørn B-J on April 13, 2025, 02:22:05 PM


Now that I’m reading thru all the old pages here, I’ve come to realise some things
- I need a OHO sentinel clip
- I need a classic aloe

Jeez

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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #53 on: April 14, 2025, 08:01:19 AM
 :rofl: So true.
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Re: NOS SwissChamp Lovin’
Reply #54 on: May 10, 2025, 08:28:11 PM
So, during renovations at home this week, my Danish Army Knife (adventurer) went AWOL, everything has been turned upside down to no luck sadly -

I took the opportunity to buy a Sentinel Clip instead, as I figured the locking blade was a must have, and since it’s only used at home I usually have dedicated tools beside me





It’s just that ….
It’s not my old Army knife…
I miss the embossed “HMAK”, I miss the extra layer that actually gave the knife some girth, and I miss the slide lock …
And I’m not sure I’m that big a fan of the OHO thing

My dad being an old Master Sargeant, I might bug him for one of his army knives and returnere sentinel

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