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Tool Talk => Collector's Forum => Topic started by: THE_LONGBOW on July 04, 2015, 06:48:14 AM
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This is my latest quest. After pretty much completing my BuckTool collection I decided to look for some other type of Buck Knife to collect. The SwissBuck came to me as a viable solution. This is my collection so far.
SwissBuck was a collaboration between Buck and Wenger. It started in 1993 when Buck started selling the SwissBuck series because of customer demand. Customers were looking for a combo knife and tool set up, SwissBuck was the answer Buck came up with. Basically the SwissBuck is a Wenger knife with black matte finished scales and a Buck emblem. The other difference is the main knife blade is a Clip Point blade on some models, where Wenger has a Spear Point as the main blade.
The SwissBuck line was short lived and only lasted 4 years from 1993 to 1997 and was then discontinued.
Most of you SAK guys will recognize all these models however I will post pictures of all the models I have collected so far.
The SwissBuck Legend
The Legend is the only SwissBuck that came in black and white colors.
The SwissBuck Legend had a pen blade, scissors, nail file, toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 2 7/16" or 58mm
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/P1080396_zpss7yo89ip.jpg)
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%2014%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20WHITE%20LEDGEND_zpspp8kkos1.jpg)
SwissBuck Delemont is slightly larger than the Legend
The Delemont has a main pen blade, a nail file, and scissors toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 2 3/4" or 65mm
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%2013%20%20%20%20DELEMONT_zps0uxndj45.jpg)
More to come soon.
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LB looks like an interesting area of collecting. I hope you find them all for your collection! :)
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More SwissBucks
SwissBuck Attache
Attache has a pen blade, scissors, nail file, toothpick and tweezers plus cap lifter awl
Closed length 2 3/4" or 65mm
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%2012%20%20%20ATTACHE_zpsli1tct8r.jpg)
SwissBuck Globetrotter
The Globetrotter moves up in size and starts the Clip Point main knife blade.
Tools include Large clip point blade and small pen blade, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, can opener, awl, cork screw, key chain, toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 3 1/4"
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%2011%20%20GLOBETROTTER_zps7uaif7ql.jpg)
SwissBuck FishTale
This tool includes a fish scaler/hook remover.
Large and small clip blade, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, can opener, phillips screwdriver, key chain, toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 3 1/4"
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%209%20%20%20%20%20FISHTALE_zpsdl2tlekf.jpg)
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Very interesting! I never realised Wenger did 58mm :o
The Attache/Pocket Tool Chest looks great :drool:
The only one I have (not mentioned yet) is the Sidekick, the Swissbuck version of the Traveller
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I have the TaskMate2, with pliers
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Very nice collection!!!!! :2tu:
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Very interesting! I never realised Wenger did 58mm :o
The Attache/Pocket Tool Chest looks great :drool:
The only one I have (not mentioned yet) is the Sidekick, the Swissbuck version of the Traveller
Perhaps my inches to mm conversion is off. The Attache was one of the more difficult models to locate. This one is slightly used. According to my data sheet these were made in 1996 and 1997 and only 5000 were produced.
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SwissBuck Odyssey AKA Tailgater
Large and small clip blade, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, can opener, corkscrew, awl, key chain, toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 3 1/4"
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%2010%20%20%20%20ODYSSEY%20AKA%20TAILGATER_zpsqeeepvlj.jpg)
SwissBuck Trekker
This tool includes a saw.
Large and small clip blade, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, can opener, corkscrew, awl, key chain, toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 3 1/4"
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%208%20%20%20%20%20%20%20TREKKER_zpsummkxjfn.jpg)
SwissBusk Swiss Advantage AKA Sidekick
This tool includes scissors
Large clip blade and nail file, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, can opener, corkscrew, awl, key chain, toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 3 1/4"
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%206%20SIDEKICK%20AKA%20SWISS%20ADVANTAGE_zps2b0kbl3d.jpg)
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SwissBuck Remedy
Includes scissors and saw
Large and small nail file, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, can opener, phillips screw driver, awl, key chain, toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 3 1/4"
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%207%20%20%20%20%20%20%20REMEDY_zpsoy3g8pao.jpg)
SwissBuck Taskmate I
Includes Pliers
Large and small clip blade, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, can opener, phillips screw driver, awl, key chain, toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 3 1/4"
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%205%20TASKMATE%20I_zpsnopxlgww.jpg)
SissBuck Taskmate II
Includes Pliers and Scissors
Large and small clip blade, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, can opener, phillips screw driver,awl, key chain, toothpick and tweezers.
Closed length 3 1/4"
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%204%20TASKMATE%20II_zpsi3kexkmr.jpg)
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I might have to ask you for permission to use some of the info and pictures from this thread for the SwissBuck wiki pages. :D
Great looking collection. :drool:
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I might have to ask you for permission to use some of the info and pictures from this thread for the SwissBuck wiki pages. :D
Great looking collection. :drool:
You have my permission to use any info or pictures.
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SwissBuck SwissMate I
Variation 1
Large clip point locking blade, Phillips screwdriver, Cordura sheath.
Closed length 4 7/8"
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%202%20SWISSMATE%201%20PHILLIPS_zps4ui9tuif.jpg)
Variation 2
Large clip point locking blade, cork screw, Cordura sheath.
Closed length 4 7/8
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%203%20SWISSMATE%20I%20CORK%20SCREW_zpsbmfivofq.jpg)
Cordura sheath
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/P1100064_zps13y0plya.jpg)
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SwissBuck SwiissMate II aka Workman
3 1/2" locking clip point blade, wood saw, cork screw, awl, phillips screwdriver, can opener screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, pliers.
4 7/8" length closed, black Cordura sheath
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%201%20SWISSMATE%20II_zps4g3adqa0.jpg)
SwissBuck Workman with box and paper work and sheath.
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/P1100067_zpscoouyctd.jpg)
SwissBuck SwissMate III
3 1/2" locking clip point blade, wood saw, phillips screwdriver, awl, can opener, screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper.
4 7/8" length closed
This sample is used. Knife tip was broken and reground.
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/SB%20%20%20%20%20%20%20SWISSMATE%20III_zpsd4zfqukm.jpg)
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Here is a Salesman Sample SideKick.
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/P1100073_zpswl5maqmm.jpg)
Blister Pack Trekker
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/P1090392_zpsloxzziwl.jpg)
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/P1090397_zpsjpp4f96o.jpg)
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Great collection Longbow :tu:
I've been wanting to get the swissbucks too, but they are now fetching high prices.
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Great collection Longbow :tu:
I've been wanting to get the swissbucks too, but they are now fetching high prices.
Thanks tosh
I have been collecting these for awhile. I to have noticed an increase in what they sell for. I am some what of a bargain hunter so most I got for a good price. I had one last model I have been searching for and finally have one on the way. I noticed when some one starts a thread like this the competition becomes more intense on the selling sites so I waited till I had all I needed.
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Got the Greenskeeper? It is usually the hardest to find along with some of those larger models.
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Yes stressmaster that is the SwissBuck not listed yet. I won a used Greensmaster on the bay this week. When it arrives I will post pictures.
One more project left to do is build a display case. I have seen pictures of the display cases in Buck catalogs , if I can't find one I intend on building one.
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Well this wraps up my SwissBuck collection. I will update this when I get a display case for these.
This is the final SwissBuck I needed for my collection the Greensmaster aka Golfer. This tool was the most difficult to find but my perseverance payed off last week an I won it on Ebay.
SwissBuck Greensmaster aka Golfer.
This is the only SwissBuck that does not have a clip point knife blade it is the standard Wenger spear point.
Spear point knife, nail file, divot replacer, cleat removing tool, screwdriver bottle opener, can opener Phillips screwdriver, tooth pick, tweezers, key chain
closed length 3 1/4
(http://i461.photobucket.com/albums/qq340/THE_LONGBOW/P1100091_zpsihfpm3bo.jpg)
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Erm....
Here's mine :facepalm:
All 3 of 'em - lol
I think it needs a few more additions!!
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Nice samples you have tosh. You even have a Greensmaster. :o
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Nice collection THE_LONGBOW, as always. :tu:
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Thanks Chako as you know collecting can be fun and rewarding. It is always a challenge to figure out what to collect next. I have a new collection started this time it is certain Buck knives.