Wow! Nice collection. I have a Ivory colored Ambassador without keyring & love it. I am not big on keyrings much preferring to just pocket the knife.
My mammoth tusk Executive is my EDC and has been since it arrived. It is a perfect tool for the office and is a delight to fiddle with. :)
My mammoth tusk Executive is my EDC and has been since it arrived. It is a perfect tool for the office and is a delight to fiddle with. :)
It's a bit fat though, isn't it? :) Those mammoth tusk scales are pretty thick.
Does anyone have side by side comparison pictures of 74mm next to 58mm? I've seen a 74mm.
Are they thicker than comparative layered 58mm ?
Does anyone have side by side comparison pictures of 74mm next to 58mm? I've seen a 74mm.
Are they thicker than comparative layered 58mm ?
58/58/65/74/84/85/85/91/93
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/SAK/P71.jpg)
Same thickness - .84 cm
Nice pic enki_ck!
But where are the 62mm and 75mm SAKs? :pok: ;)
Oh, Yeah ! Nice background too.
Those are beautiful, Karl! And isn't that a different/unusual bail?
Nice I believe I have a 58mm model with the same marks, will try to post later. Mine looks hand riveted, and has a unique tool configuration... not sure if it was posted here before the owner put it on ebay.Those are beautiful, Karl! And isn't that a different/unusual bail?
The one in the top center with the bail has custom silver scales with British hallmarks.
Nice I believe I have a 58mm model with the same marks, will try to post later. Mine looks hand riveted, and has a unique tool configuration... not sure if it was posted here before the owner put it on ebay.Those are beautiful, Karl! And isn't that a different/unusual bail?
The one in the top center with the bail has custom silver scales with British hallmarks.
ICFT,Thanks! I've been too busy to do much SAK research lately. I think I way over paid for mine I was thinking it was older.
Mine is almost identical to yours. Did some research on British hallmarks. The 'WM' is Willaim Manton, established in 1974. The anchor is for the Birmingham proof house. The lion indicates it is sterling. The final letter is a date code. My 'N' is 1987; your 'I' is 1983.
A slight change of pace: Wenger 75mm stainless 3-blade Gentlemen's knives.
A slight change of pace: Wenger 75mm stainless 3-blade Gentlemen's knives.
A slight change of pace: Wenger 75mm stainless 3-blade Gentlemen's knives.
Another crappy pic ;)
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/victorinox-ambassador-gold.jpg)
Gold plated Ambassador! High on my wanted list for years. Found one in good condition for a fraction of the list price. I'm happy :)
Here is my latest addition :)
A NIB mother of pearl Executive:
http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/victorinox-mother-of-pearl-executive.jpg (http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/victorinox-mother-of-pearl-executive.jpg)
My wanted list is getting shorter and shorter 8)
My just completed "Senior Executive" with Brass outer liners, Brass Bolsters and Buffalo Horn Scales.
Oh, and a Bail for good measure.
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s640/Peter_Thorpe/20130202_152157_zps5242c8d4.jpg)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s640/Peter_Thorpe/20130202_152048_zps41b4ceb2.jpg)
ugg blurry, I'll take some better ones later
.....Beauty! :salute:
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s640/Peter_Thorpe/20130202_152157_zps5242c8d4.jpg)
.....
Another crappy pic ;)
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/victorinox-ambassador-gold.jpg)
Gold plated Ambassador! High on my wanted list for years. Found one in good condition for a fraction of the list price. I'm happy :)
Another crappy pic ;)
http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/victorinox-ambassador-gold.jpg
Gold plated Ambassador! High on my wanted list for years. Found one in good condition for a fraction of the list price. I'm happy :)
Anyone else, not seeing the picture in the above message?
Aargh not again, I had some problems with my web site (.htaccess was changed by some piece of malware or whatever). Looks like the same problem again,
No, it's not that. Hot-linking is allowed. In fact, my images have always worked fine. The .htaccess file keeps changing, it tries to redirect all traffic to some blacklisted malware site :(Oh that's nasty... I hope you can find the source... they may have compromized your hosting site, if your using a hosting service they should be able to tell you if the change came from rogue software at your IP or from somewhere else.
My just completed "Senior Executive" with Brass outer liners, Brass Bolsters and Buffalo Horn Scales.
Oh, and a Bail for good measure.
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s640/Peter_Thorpe/20130202_152157_zps5242c8d4.jpg)
(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s640/Peter_Thorpe/20130202_152048_zps41b4ceb2.jpg)
ugg blurry, I'll take some better ones later
Its an Accountant (http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Accountant) model. Seems they are at least going back to the 1940's.
I picked up 2 like yours, one with inserts and one without. Both are Victoria stamped. I also have a cracked ice 84mm Accountant? Not sure if the size makes it some other model but it looks the same. Stainless steel models are found often too.Its an Accountant (http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Accountant) model. Seems they are at least going back to the 1940's.
Many thanks for the info and link. :salute:
The Accountants were made with a variety of handles.
The Accountants were made with a variety of handles.
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40930.0;attach=50549;image)
The Accountants were made with a variety of handles.
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40930.0;attach=50549;image)
Very 8)
Is the middle one wood scaled?
The Accountants were made with a variety of handles.
Nice set you have there!
Great thread I enjoyed the read! I like 74mm as well, but only have one, the mammoth.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/01/redu2usu.jpg)
I was watching a nice looking blue smooth alox Victoria with exposed rivets with print last week but forgot to bid on it. :doh:
Two horn ones (with and without exposed rivets) and two new guilloché patterns (zigzag and feathers) arrived today :)
My wish-list is getting shorter and shorter. Which is a good thing.
Colo, I have that same blue Prince with the six sided logo. Have you learned what company that logo represents? I've never run across it anywhere. ScottyTwo horn ones (with and without exposed rivets) and two new guilloché patterns (zigzag and feathers) arrived today :)
My wish-list is getting shorter and shorter. Which is a good thing.
There's always 74s with advertising. >:D
Colo, I have that same blue Prince with the six sided logo. Have you learned what company that logo represents? I've never run across it anywhere. ScottyTwo horn ones (with and without exposed rivets) and two new guilloché patterns (zigzag and feathers) arrived today :)
My wish-list is getting shorter and shorter. Which is a good thing.
There's always 74s with advertising. >:D
Very nice, Ulli. :hatsoff:
Welcome to the forum. :cheers:
He has no classics?
He has no classics?
This is the 74mm thread. Classics are 58mm. ;)
Here's a link (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=470&Itemid=35) to a mini review I did of the Ambassador a few years ago.
Here's a link (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=470&Itemid=35) to a mini review I did of the Ambassador a few years ago.
Do you have an updated link for that? Thanks.
I know there is no 74 mm "Classic" Model. Classic is for me a synonmye for standart, normal.
The 14k, the mop and one horn-scale are Executives.
The other horn-scaled knife with tweezers and toothpick is a cavalier, even if this model isn`t described on sakwiki.
For most of my vintage victorinox knives there are no describtions nor a name for the model.
I know there is no 74 mm "Classic" Model. Classic is for me a synonmye for standart, normal.
The 14k, the mop and one horn-scale are Executives.
The other horn-scaled knife with tweezers and toothpick is a cavalier, even if this model isn`t described on sakwiki.
For most of my vintage victorinox knives there are no describtions nor a name for the model.
That 1942 catalog is full of interesting knives. Like model no. 622. Anyone seen that one in real life?
Btw the corkscrew on your no. 73 looks more like a 53. Does anyone know the size of no. 50, 52 and 53? Are those 68mm?
I'm confused :)
Just out of general interest how many of the 1942 catalog do you think we have on the forum it might be fun to recreate it :)
On the first page I have
200 Bog standard soldier cant read the numbers on the rest but the 3rd 4th 5th and 7th
on the Pen knife page I have
204 with the same scale stamps
205 with the same scale stamps
it would be great to get a sharper scan of the catalog though
Does anyone know the size of no. 50, 52 and 53? Are those 68mm?
Just out of general interest how many of the 1942 catalog do you think we have on the forum it might be fun to recreate it :)
On the first page I have
200 Bog standard soldier cant read the numbers on the rest but the 3rd 4th 5th and 7th
on the Pen knife page I have
204 with the same scale stamps
205 with the same scale stamps
it would be great to get a sharper scan of the catalog though
I have the 205, 205k, 235, 235k, 236, 236k, 237, 248 and 248k. Not the same scale inlays, though.
Here's a link (http://www.sosakonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=470&Itemid=35) to a mini review I did of the Ambassador a few years ago.
Do you have an updated link for that? Thanks.
Probably this one.
http://www.swissarmyknights.com/articles/2009/august-2009/458-ambassador
Cracked Ice Executive.Nice! :tu: Would like to see the other side if you have a shot of it. I personally find some fake MOP or "Cracked Ice" scales very pleasing. Too bad they are usually involved with some advertising.
(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=3261)
My latest Executive, but whats interesting about this one is that the stamp is horizontal with the blade,I have only seen this on the 58mm blades and not on the 74mm blades.
(http://i203.photobucket.com/albums/aa226/MeanX101/Picture9799.jpg)
BTW does anybody have any idea about the inlay it says "KRONE"
Sorry, I don't have a shot of the other side. Next time I'm taking pictures I'll try to remember to take a snap.Cracked Ice Executive.Nice! :tu: Would like to see the other side if you have a shot of it. I personally find some fake MOP or "Cracked Ice" scales very pleasing. Too bad they are usually involved with some advertising.
...
NP, it was one I bid on so I just went back to the ebay auction page. Nice piece! :salute:Sorry, I don't have a shot of the other side. Next time I'm taking pictures I'll try to remember to take a snap.Cracked Ice Executive.Nice! :tu: Would like to see the other side if you have a shot of it. I personally find some fake MOP or "Cracked Ice" scales very pleasing. Too bad they are usually involved with some advertising.
...
That 1942 catalog is full of interesting knives. Like model no. 622. Anyone seen that one in real life?I think this is a 622 mold, I bought it around 3 years ago.
Btw the corkscrew on your no. 73 looks more like a 53. Does anyone know the size of no. 50, 52 and 53? Are those 68mm?
I'm confused :)
@reinier: No 50 - 55 are 68 mm.What is the length of 621 mold? that's a very unique one.
Nr. 50 and Nr. 52
I don`t have a Nr 622, but a Nr 621. Its a simple and cheap way to make scales. Its just a plate that you bend. You don`t see the backspring.
Here are my models from the 1942 catalog.
Nr. 1, 2, 3, 4, 2/3, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 1/5, 1/6, 2/8, 3/8, 3/9, 2/10, 3/10, 3/13, 2/15, 1/16, 3/16, 3/17, 2/25, 2/30, 3/30, 5, 50, 52, 70, 70 bgl., 72, 73, 74, 75, 171, 172, 172 horn, 200, 200 inox, 200/s, 200/r, 202, 203, 204, 205, 206, 206a, 208, 235 236, 237, 248, 248 bgl., 255, 282, 284, 285, 286, 287, 297, 299, 304, 310, 462, 620, 621
Here for example the 171/172 set
and the 3/16 with 4 different scales
Wow, thats really cool your 622 and seems to be in excellent condition!Great, that's a unique size also!
The Nr. 621 is around 82 mm.
Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.
I think it is a 74mm Executive, but I'm not sure? Identification anyone?
- A smooth Alox scaled version was often used for advertising (Premium sales), but was available without promotions as well. Early models were available with a shackle rather than a keyring.
Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.I was watching that one but decided not to bid in last few minutes. :) Good price too.
I think it is a 74mm Executive, but I'm not sure? Identification anyone?
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10404465_10153158535646664_1125524123420704909_n.jpg)
... It would have been different if it didn't have an advertising print :)
....
You'll have a hard time finding one without print. Alcan is the most often seen one in black.
Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.I was watching that one but decided not to bid in last few minutes. :) Good price too.
I think it is a 74mm Executive, but I'm not sure? Identification anyone?
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10404465_10153158535646664_1125524123420704909_n.jpg)
I think we simply call it the smooth alox Executive. They were almost always used as advertisment SAKs.
I hope you don't mind these photos here, but I didn't want to create a new thread for 75mm knives. ;)
Victorinox Beginner old cross (Elinox stamp) and Student (Victoria stamp)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/philodemus/Alox/Alox_75mm_01_zps96cdb4e2.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/philodemus/Alox/Alox_75mm_02_zpsb9af4325.jpg)
And another one :)Not a fan of 74mm but that's pretty cool.
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/victorinox-cheese-executive-02.jpg)
Thanks!
I'm not sure... :think:
Maybe nothing at all. I can finally rest easy now :)
Found it, and it appears that my first thought was correct. 6 patterns. :D (why to I remember these things? :shrug: :P )
http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,45279.msg734354.html#msg734354
Picked up this Executive recently. Can anyone identify the advertising logo?
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/philodemus/Alox/Executive_Silver_01_zps90eed555.jpg)
(http://i1342.photobucket.com/albums/o776/philodemus/Alox/Executive_Silver_02_zpsc0107d11.jpg)
Updated group pic :D(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/victorinox-74mm-SAKs.jpg)
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/victorinox-74mm-SAKs.jpg)
Cool :tu:Which one? I have seen black and 2 different reds.
I have another version on the way.
Cool :tu:Which one? I have seen black and 2 different reds.
I have another version on the way.
Surprisingly enough out of all the SAK's I own I do not own a single 74mm. :facepalm:
:drool:
Best pic on MTo if you ask me :D
Horn with bail!
With today's arrival, i now have the impressive amount of 2 74mm :facepalm:
The brand new MoneyClip:
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj631/m47mu74nt/4774-01/v1ct021n0X/MoneyClip-Back_zps0avknayg.jpg)
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj631/m47mu74nt/4774-01/v1ct021n0X/MoneyClip-Front_zpsonhwrw2n.jpg)
And my old Rocket Ship:
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj631/m47mu74nt/4774-01/v1ct021n0X/74mm_zpsylcm1ll1.jpg)
The 74mm Series is making great little tools. But the variation is rather limited. Vic should made more in this unique sizerange.
Something like a Climber would be cool. I don´t have such a big use for the orange peeler, but it makes a nice boxcutter. But a caplifter/screwdriver combo would be a great addition there.
Please show more variation, Vic! :pok:
Found this. Any info on the model? Obviously, there has never been a small nailfile on this knife.
How firm is the backspring on the 74mm knives? More lilke 58mm, or more like 84mm?
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=68075.0;attach=284745)
Approximate dating chart I've done:
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=68075.0;attach=284747)
Great pic and nice table :cheers: Good info and thanks for taking the time to share it :tu:
:like:
The 74mm Series is making great little tools. But the variation is rather limited. Vic should made more in this unique sizerange.
Something like a Climber would be cool. I don´t have such a big use for the orange peeler, but it makes a nice boxcutter. But a caplifter/screwdriver combo would be a great addition there.
Please show more variation, Vic! :pok:
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=68075.0;attach=284745)
Approximate dating chart I've done:
(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=68075.0;attach=284747)
^ That horn accountant is beautiful.Thanks. And yes, it's horn, not bone.
My son just ordered an Executive...first in our house. I can hardly wait to check it out!! :mail:Smart son. He'll want your SwissChamp in return :ahhh
My son just ordered an Executive...first in our house. I can hardly wait to check it out!! :mail:I keep one on my night stand......have for years now, hands down best nail file made IMPO :salute: :tu:
Ambassador, ROC Ambassador, Director, bone Accountant, two Executives.
The Accountant misses its silver-tipped toothpick, unfortunately.
My son just ordered an Executive...first in our house. I can hardly wait to check it out!! :mail:
I found another 74mm SAK that I had been looking for for ages: an Executive with regular, yellow scales. I say regular, but in 74mm those are quite uncommon.
I found another 74mm SAK that I had been looking for for ages: an Executive with regular, yellow scales. I say regular, but in 74mm those are quite uncommon.
Pics please! :cheers:
:popcorn: :cheers:
I found another 74mm SAK that I had been looking for for ages: an Executive with regular, yellow scales. I say regular, but in 74mm those are quite uncommon.
Pics please! :cheers:
Hasn't arrived yet... will post pics as soon as it has :)
Here it is :D:drool: :like: Worth the wait!
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/victorinox-yellow-executive-74mm.jpg)
Here it is :D
(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/victorinox-yellow-executive-74mm.jpg)
Windsor and Money Clip :)
It would be great if there was a 74mm version of the MiniChamp.
It would be great if there was a 74mm version of the MiniChamp.
Yeah! You would think that ambassadors and executives need the coke spoons also... :/
It would be great if there was a 74mm version of the MiniChamp.
Just got my first Executive. I was assuming that the nail file would be the diamond etch like a classic.Nice comparison shot.
Pick with some friends.
lovely Director :whistle:
:like:lovely Director :whistle:
Nice ribs! My own Director is smooth.
Today an Ambassasdor was my guide through The Dark Forest..
(http://i.imgur.com/XdMMPTZ.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/JSdXeQX.jpg)
Well... great... as if I didn't have enough collection problems already
I am now definitely addicted to 74 mm models 😳
(https://i.imgur.com/fwNStaf.jpg?1):like:
Thanks Reinier :cheers::sa:
Your right - they are not easy to find. That's why I was very surprised - i saw today 5 of them on one table ;)
Thanks Reinier :cheers:
Your right - they are not easy to find. That's why I was very surprised - i saw today 5 of them on one table ;)
Thanks Reinier :cheers:
Your right - they are not easy to find. That's why I was very surprised - i saw today 5 of them on one table ;)
:tu:
Did you buy a couple for me? :P
I have two 74mm SAKs with wooden scales but those may both be custom jobs. Still looking for an original one (with cross & shield).
:drool:Let us file a request for this elusive badge to be created then !
You and me should have that badge! Even if it doesn't exist :)
:multi:
Added a smooth Alox Executive to my collection:
Added a smooth Alox Executive to my collection:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7855/40535092853_041e4d6d2b.jpg)
Added a smooth Alox Executive to my collection:
Added a smooth Alox Executive to my collection:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7855/40535092853_041e4d6d2b.jpg)
Love the color on that one! I'm looking at getting a blue one, advertising Westinghouse. The scales are identical to those on a Companion I have.Thanks cody! :cheers:
Nice one FB!Thank you Reinier. :hatsoff:
New stuff for my collection:Nice one CeHo! :like:
(https://i.imgur.com/hMZtkOE.jpg)
Nice one CeHo! :like:
Very cool kirk13. That wood one has been posted in this thread once or twice before :)
My little collection of 74mms. Much to my own surprise these have taken over as my primary EDC SAK
Nice collectiom kirk! :like: :tu: :tu::tu:
Bump :facepalm:
Ten different travel sprays:
(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/victorinox-74-mm-travel-sprays.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Acp467N.jpg?1)
Got given this Money Clip for Christmas. Can't say I think I'll be carrying a lot of notes in it but it's actually not bad as a pocket clip.
Yeah I'm trying to get my first 74 in my collection, and they sure are spendy for my budget, even used. :/Yep. Gone are the days of $8 Executives from felinevet.
Yep. Gone are the days of $8 Executives from felinevet.
I just made a series of offers for this nice blue one on the big auction site and paid 19 bucks for it.
I received this one a short while ago and I don’t know if it was something from their gift shop or a memento for staying there. The Dolder Grand Hotel has a long storied history but at almost $800 a day to stay there, this will probably be my only contact with the hotel 😛. Pocket slip is nice heavy duty leather. :cheers:Awesome find Boonies! :like:
Yep. Gone are the days of $8 Executives from felinevet.
I just made a series of offers for this nice blue one on the big auction site and paid 19 bucks for it.
I received this one a short while ago and I don’t know if it was something from their gift shop or a memento for staying there.
I found another version of the 74mm travel spray:Very nice! :like:
(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/victorinox-74mm-travel-spray-swiss-army-steel.jpg)
I got my first Executive a couple days ago. It's pretty nice. Not sure yet if i'll keep it, but I like it.For me the Executive is an acquired taste. It took me quite a while to appreciate it fully.
Very nice! :like:
My first Executive arrived today. Saw this a few days ago and, on yet another another SAK impulse buy, snapped it up.
The Classic or Rambler feels like at least you have something to cut with, but the Executive feels like you are actually carrying a KNIFE.
...the Exec feels SOLID to me...
Customised solid copper scales
Here's a 74mm SAK that looks suspiciously like a 58mm :facepalm:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184659457245 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/184659457245)
eBay won't let me send a message to the seller :dunno:
My first Executive arrived today. Saw this a few days ago and, on yet another another SAK impulse buy, snapped it up.
Customised solid copper scales on a new SAK with brass pins.
Should hopefully develop a decent unique patina over time.
This one is definitely going to be one of my watch pocket EDC's (watch out MiniChamp!).
(This Brit now has an excuse to hunt down and watch an episode of MacGyver :D )
Just got my first 74mm…Ambassador!
Just got my first 74mm…Ambassador!
Welcome to the club Sir Bones! :like:
Excellent :)
One of my favorite SAKs! :like:
I seriously think the Ambassador is an underrated SAK. Maybe the most underrated SAK ever. And now it is discontinued.
Stock up while supplies last!
Enjoy! Ambassador is one of my top SAKs of any size or type.