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Early Elsener 4-pin Found at a Swiss Flea Market

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us Offline LoopCutter

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Re: Early Elsener 4-pin Found at a Swiss Flea Market
Reply #30 on: March 16, 2026, 05:46:46 PM
 :like:   Most impressive!
If I start and end the day above ground, it is a good day!

Hope yours is as good!

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Re: Early Elsener 4-pin Found at a Swiss Flea Market
Reply #31 on: March 16, 2026, 06:30:42 PM
Thank you, one and all! 

And, @Sneider, yes it certainly is a wondrous thing to pause and consider all the hands this old knife has been in, and the tasks it has assisted with over its 120 yr life.  What an amazing testament to Swiss quality and workmanship. 

Quote from: LoopCutter on March 16, 2026, 05:46:46 PM
:like:   Most impressive!

Quote from: AzteCypher on March 16, 2026, 06:26:37 AM
Excellent find!!  Congrats!!

Quote from: Huntsman on March 16, 2026, 12:55:49 AM
@ Myron - Great stuff 

Quote from: Echotech on March 16, 2026, 12:26:29 AM
What an exceptional find Myron, congratulations  :cheers:

Quote from: pfrsantos on March 14, 2026, 09:36:05 PM
Congrats on your find!

Quote from: Sneider on March 14, 2026, 11:13:17 AM
Congratulations on this special find, Myron. When you hold such an old model in your hands, time seems to stand still for a moment, doesn't it?  Thanks for sharing it here.
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Re: Early Elsener 4-pin Found at a Swiss Flea Market
Reply #32 on: March 17, 2026, 12:56:41 AM
Nice one Myron - That blade looks great - You'd never know
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