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Title: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 20, 2012, 03:52:39 PM
My personal opinion is that the Victorinox 74mm line does not get as much attention as it deserves. So I thought a dedicated 74mm SAK thread would be nice.

Here's my collection of 74mm SAKs.

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/victorinox-74mm-group-shot.jpg)

Top row:
- Mammoth tusk Executive. Possibly the most beautiful SAK I own;
- Red cellidor Executive. Single leaf scissors spring, but no Victoria tang stamp;
- Similar one, aluminum tipped tweezers, but without keyring;
- Another old Executive, with keyring;
- Victoria Executive with nickel silver shield, no keyring. This one has thinner scales than newer SAKs;
- Blue Executive, there's an unknown company logo on the back;
- Executive with grey cellidor scales. A rather uncommon color: I removed the company logo (LIVIT);
- Green cellidor Executive: a beautiful color;
- Yellow/Purple/Grey abstract Ambassador, part of Collection no. 1.

Middle row:
- Complete Collection no. 1 (Ambassadors with keyring);
- Complete Collection no. 2 (Ambassadors with keyring).

Bottom row:
- RocKnife Ambassador, Rosa Betha;
- RocKnife Ambassador, Andeer Granite;
- Money Clip, silver alox;
- Executive, red alox;
- Smooth black alox Ambassador, no cross & shield, no company logo, Victoria tang stamp;
- Smooth gold alox Executive, probably from the 1960s;
- Windsor, Stainless Steel, guilloché scales;
- Windsor, Stainless Steel, guilloché scales;
- Windsor, Stainless Steel, guilloché scales;
- Director, brushed Stainless Steel.

My goal is to have at least all the different scale variations (colors, materials, designs) that were once available. Smooth green alox and Pantheon Granite are already on their way to me ;)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: nuphoria on November 20, 2012, 04:20:42 PM
Very nice indeed :tu:

The only one I have is a silver moneyclip, but I really like it :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: space cowboy on November 20, 2012, 04:22:20 PM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 20, 2012, 04:55:19 PM
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.  :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 20, 2012, 05:00:05 PM
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.

Is that a cellidor one?

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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: space cowboy on November 20, 2012, 05:08:12 PM
Yes it is cellidor..! I think they ran a limited production of this color. I could be wrong though.. I think it might be white cellidor but, looks Ivory color to me..
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 20, 2012, 05:10:32 PM


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.

It's about the same thickness as a Farmer, which to me, is the ideal width of a SAK.  Much thinner and it's hard to fully manipulate the tool without occasional flops/drops.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: AimlessWanderer on November 20, 2012, 05:26:04 PM
Nice array Reinier  :tu:

I just have a Director which sits in my home office along with a Business Tool. Ive owned a few other metal scaled 74's but never a celidor I don't think  :think:

Overall I must say that personally I prefer the Wenger 65s (specifically the PTC/Evo88)over the Victorinox 74s. 65mm is the biggest I want for keychain carry, 84mm the smallest for pocket carry. I did carry my Director in my wallet for a while though, till I switched it for a Classic so I'd have a toothpick
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on November 20, 2012, 05:40:06 PM
Great collection you have there. The blue, gray and green got my attention immediately. :D I knew you liked the 74mm line but I was under the impression you had the Director already. :shrug:

My favourite is the Executive in black. My EDC when wearing a suit. I have a red one too but have hardly carried it. I reversed the scales on mine. (I did it on the Rambler I carry on my keys too) The orientation as it comes with the toothpick and tweezers pointing down away from the keyring never seemed logical to me. :think:

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/SAK/PB080064.jpg)
Title: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: kkokkolis on November 20, 2012, 06:10:10 PM
I only have a plain Executive. I like it but it is redundant between the keychain 58mm (Mini Swisschamp) and the full 84/91/93mm models (from Cadet to full Swisschamp XLT).
It has few blades for its size for EDC. It makes a good collectible though as is evident by your beautiful collection.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Nikos on November 20, 2012, 09:14:31 PM
Another Executive owner here. As a matter of fact, that battered old Executive of mine was also my first ever SAK.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 20, 2012, 09:54:46 PM
Great looking collection!  :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on November 20, 2012, 10:40:57 PM
Just the two for me with a Ambassador (with keyring) and an Executive.  Oddly I don't mind the Ambassador on my keys, yet I do find the Executive just a little too big/heavy.  I am happy to carry either of them loose in my pocket though.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 21, 2012, 04:37:26 PM
Personally I prefer 74mm models over the 58mm SAKs. I have a Classic on my key chain but I think it's too fiddly for me (big hands) :)

Two more 74mm SAKs arrived today!

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/--vZOez5M7_U/UKFrGJHkLcI/AAAAAAAABwE/u3QridV99v4/s640/DSC_0049.jpg)

Thanks Marios :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on November 21, 2012, 04:44:52 PM
I agree with you Reinier.  The 58mm is a little too small for my tastes.  The 74mm is a much better size for me. :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: magentus on November 21, 2012, 04:50:57 PM
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 ?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on November 21, 2012, 05:00:09 PM
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)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: magentus on November 21, 2012, 05:11:06 PM
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)

Perfect! Thanks  :salute:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on November 21, 2012, 05:15:33 PM
Same thickness -  .84 cm
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: magentus on November 21, 2012, 05:17:11 PM
Same thickness -  .84 cm

Thankyou  :salute:

I love this forum!  :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: magentus on November 21, 2012, 05:18:33 PM
Ok, silly question;

Why the existence of both 58 and 74mm?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 21, 2012, 05:21:05 PM
Nice pic enki_ck!
But where are the 62mm and 75mm SAKs? :pok: ;)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on November 21, 2012, 05:45:37 PM
Nice pic enki_ck!
But where are the 62mm and 75mm SAKs? :pok: ;)

oh there are quite a few sizes I'm missing here. :D There's no 95mm nor 100mm here either. ;) But the most frequent pocket carried sizes are here.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on November 22, 2012, 05:46:07 PM
Some Executives -  The old mother-of-pearl has a blade thickness of .085 mm but the other Victorias are .090 like today's.  The orange peeler early had no teeth, then about 15 small teeth and now 8 large teeth.  The tweezer had the golden high-brass head, then alox, and now plastic; and it went from short head to longer head in both metal and plastic types.  These changes might be visible in the photos.  And course the scissor-spring went from single to double, blued to stainless.  The grind on the early nail-cleaner was rounder than now. Maybe the only nail-file from either company today with real cut lines rather than electro-whatevered.
An Exec is my EDC - Excellent Dependable Companion.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 22, 2012, 06:18:13 PM
Nice pics! You have a couple of Executives that are high on my wanted list (bail, exposed rivets, MoP, horn).
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jerseydevil on November 22, 2012, 06:27:55 PM
I've carried an Executive every day on my keys for a several years now.  Nothing fancy, and it is getting kind of beat up, but I know it's there when I need it.  Always a useful little sucker.  :tu:  Still haven't peeled an orange with it, though that tool has seen plenty of use as a small serrated blade.  Love the long nail file too!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 22, 2012, 11:18:14 PM
Some fancy Vic 74s and the RocKnives.

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on November 22, 2012, 11:36:00 PM
Oh, Yeah !    Nice background too.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 22, 2012, 11:49:14 PM
Oh, Yeah !    Nice background too.

Lyons sandstone.

http://www.renandakiadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/hallranch1.jpg (http://www.renandakiadventures.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/hallranch1.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 23, 2012, 08:30:23 AM
Those are beautiful, Karl! And isn't that a different/unusual bail?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 23, 2012, 11:22:12 AM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: nuphoria on November 23, 2012, 06:09:05 PM
Love the little silver bailed one - very classy knife :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on November 24, 2012, 08:48:41 PM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on November 25, 2012, 12:24:56 AM
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.

Took this image a few days ago, but I'm not really happy with it so I was planning on retaking it... but for comparison with it's 74mm brother I think it is good enough.   I added a crop inset of the hallmarks, but they are not very clear since the image quality was poor to start with.

Update1: added a close up of the hallmarks... still not very good but legible.
Update2: replaced halmarks image with a better one.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on November 25, 2012, 02:20:12 AM
ICFT,

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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on November 25, 2012, 03:47:37 AM
ICFT,

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.
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: gw8433 on November 25, 2012, 04:42:58 AM
 :tu:
that is so cool!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: meanx on November 30, 2012, 01:45:25 PM
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"
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 30, 2012, 07:17:04 PM
Another RocKnife (Ambassador) arrived today! I thought it was the Pantheon Granite one, but it turned out to be Baltic Brown instead:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/victorinox-rocknife-baltic-brown.jpg)

Yes, it's a terrible picture.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: MARIOS7319 on December 01, 2012, 01:04:30 AM
I only have one (the other two i had, are in the hands of Reinier :P), but IMHO this is the most beautiful of all.

(http://i48.tinypic.com/157d8hd.jpg)

(http://i50.tinypic.com/125m24i.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 01, 2012, 06:11:43 AM
Reiner and Mario,

A couple of great looking knives, regardless of who currently owns them!  :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on December 01, 2012, 07:26:34 AM
Thanks Karl!

And that horn scaled one is a beauty :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: MARIOS7319 on December 01, 2012, 07:47:59 AM
Thank you Karl !
I am glad that the other two went to Reinier, because he has a amazing collection of 74mm SAK's and now these knives are with their "brothers".  :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 02, 2012, 07:30:35 AM
A slight change of pace: Wenger 75mm stainless 3-blade Gentlemen's knives.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: meanx on December 02, 2012, 09:58:01 AM
A slight change of pace: Wenger 75mm stainless 3-blade Gentlemen's knives.

 :drool: Very nice, I need to get myself one of those.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Sazabi on December 02, 2012, 06:31:49 PM
A slight change of pace: Wenger 75mm stainless 3-blade Gentlemen's knives.

Ooh, shiny. :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: stressmaster5000 on December 03, 2012, 10:06:59 PM
A slight change of pace: Wenger 75mm stainless 3-blade Gentlemen's knives.

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40930.0;attach=41225;image)

Those are very nice Karl. I am guessing they have a blade and nail file? Are any of them gold? Or is it just the flash or lighting making it look that way.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 04, 2012, 12:44:03 AM
Wayne,

All five are silver-colored and appear to be stainless steel. The middle one, marked Abercrombie & Fitch on the blade, has some staining on the handle (some food acids will do that). All have two pen blades and a long manicure blade. Three are marked Wenger/Tahara; one is Wengerinox, and one is Wenger/Switzerland, so the model appears to have been in production for a considerable time.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on December 04, 2012, 04:33:18 PM
"The Swiss Army Knife was not often seen outside
The Continent before World War II; one of the few sources in the United
States were the New York outfitters Abercrombie & Fitch."
The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on December 06, 2012, 07:48:51 PM
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 :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on December 06, 2012, 07:50:43 PM
great find mate. :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on December 06, 2012, 07:58:14 PM
Thanks :)
Now where is that tarty tools thread :think:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on December 06, 2012, 08:10:29 PM
I can't see the pic! :ahhh
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: meanx on December 07, 2012, 06:25:03 AM
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 :)

 :drool: Beautiful
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on December 17, 2012, 04:34:39 PM
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)

My wanted list is getting shorter and shorter 8)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on December 17, 2012, 05:00:11 PM
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)

Time to make another one then ;)

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on December 17, 2012, 10:15:42 PM
Gold and mother-of-pearl. Very classy! :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 20, 2012, 01:35:50 AM

Some real beauties in here again. 
Title: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Ashley on December 20, 2012, 04:22:09 AM
The executive has become a favorite of mine.

The Ash Mobile Voom Voom
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jag-engr on February 01, 2013, 11:51:34 PM
For those of you who have the Executive, how is the blade lock up on that knife?

I have 58mm Midnite Manager that I use for the scissors, file, and bottle opener, but I'm hesitant to use that razor sharp sliver of a blade - it's just too small and folds too easily.  I normally carry another knife and I always end up using it when I need a blade.

My absolute favorite too on SAK's (vs other knives) is the scissors.  I like the scissors on the full-sized (91mm) knives, but they're not so great for fine work.  On the other hand I find the scissors on the 58mm knives to be great for fine work, but limited in the tasks they can handle.  I think the Executive scissors may be a good balance between the two.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jerseydevil on February 01, 2013, 11:56:15 PM
I've never had my Executive fold up on me while using it, and it gets carried every single day.  :tu:  As for the scissors, they are a nice split the difference size between the 91's and 58's.  Very useful keychain knife IMO, I do like it a bit better than the 58mms.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jerseydevil on February 02, 2013, 12:11:27 AM
Here's a scissor comparison pic, Rambler, Executive, and Huntsman.

(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/DSCF1462_zps1a5b34a7.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on February 02, 2013, 12:23:44 AM
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.  Just so happens I've got that very knife on my keys right now. :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jerseydevil on February 02, 2013, 12:26:12 AM
The store where I got my Executive had an Ambassador as well.  The nail file on the Exec is what sold me.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on February 02, 2013, 12:33:31 AM
Since writing that I've also become the proud owner of an Executive as well.  Couldn't agree more about the nail file, it really is much better.  Yet for some reason I do still find myself carrying my old Ambassador more.  I think I just find the extra thickness of the Exec a touch more noticeable when worn on my keyring. :shrug:

I'll give it another chance this weekend. :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: PTRSAK on February 02, 2013, 06:32:04 AM
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
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 02, 2013, 09:54:03 AM
That's a beauty!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Mike, Lord of the Spammers! on February 02, 2013, 10:05:39 AM
Very nice work mate :)

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk 2

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Mr. Whippy on February 02, 2013, 01:48:04 PM
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

That is fantastic.  I quoted it because everyone should get a second look at 'em. ;) :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 02, 2013, 02:05:15 PM
.....

(http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s640/Peter_Thorpe/20130202_152157_zps5242c8d4.jpg)

.....
Beauty!   :salute:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: nuphoria on February 02, 2013, 03:21:56 PM
Agreed - excellent looking bit of kit :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 02, 2013, 03:33:41 PM
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?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on February 02, 2013, 03:35:48 PM
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?

Nope, not seeing either. :think:  Looks like a broken link.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 02, 2013, 04:48:50 PM
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,
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 02, 2013, 04:56:08 PM
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,

Oh that's probbaly your Web-Hosting site... trying to prevent hot-linking so that your site uses less bandwidth.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 02, 2013, 05:20:36 PM
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 :(
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 02, 2013, 05:56:29 PM
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.

If you're hosting it on your own machine, you may want to check your hosting software, they may have been able to just break the security for that.  Sometimes once they are in once, it's hard to close all the doors they make for themselves.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 02, 2013, 06:23:00 PM
Yes, you are right. It's probably caused by some vulnerability in Wordpress or a plugin. I'm contacting my hosting provider ASAP :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on February 02, 2013, 06:40:54 PM
I'm seeing the pic fine BTW. :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 02, 2013, 06:41:43 PM
Yes I fixed the redirect problem in 2 seconds, but the actual problem is still there :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: MARIOS7319 on February 04, 2013, 09:02:41 PM
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

So beautiful, i really like the bail.  :drool:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Heinz Doofenshmirtz on February 05, 2013, 05:37:12 AM
Okay, late to the party here (no surprise there...  :whistle: ) but I'm an Executive owner/carrier too.  :)  It's one of my most carried SAKs.  I vacillate between it and my Squirt S4 as my primary pocket tool.  I suppose I could try carrying both of them... I keep thinking it'd be too much overlap, but if it's not to uncomfortable to carry, I just might try it. 

 :climber:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: nsa-x-file on May 16, 2013, 07:34:43 PM
Finally got my first 74mm SAK.  :)
Anyone know which model this is and maybe the year first available?

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OqOV7UvoFH8/UZUXUpFv7GI/AAAAAAAACsk/nHPwmOmBhLY/s800/74mm%2520SAK.JPG)

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: stressmaster5000 on May 16, 2013, 08:02:12 PM
Its an Accountant (http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Accountant) model. Seems they are at least going back to the 1940's.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: nsa-x-file on May 16, 2013, 08:40:08 PM
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:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: stressmaster5000 on May 16, 2013, 09:09:02 PM
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:
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.

http://sakfan.blogspot.com/search/label/Accountant
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4y5JpzM8fis/TZOn1BhIZhI/AAAAAAAAN60/jPDsxUpmXd8/s800/Imitation%252520Pearl%252520Accountant-03.JPG)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6ihXO4qy1sU/TKfBqbjHfvI/AAAAAAAAN60/FaTS-s6l9Xc/s800/SS%252520Accountant-08.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_1bXUh6Adrk/TC5VjEvA7hI/AAAAAAAAN60/Ws3t1wSPF9w/s800/Accountant%252520Horn-06.JPG)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: nsa-x-file on May 16, 2013, 09:21:24 PM
Very nice indeed.  :salute:
Looks like i'm going to start collecting these as well.  :ahhh



Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jaydar on May 16, 2013, 11:24:55 PM
I have a similar one but with an extra scissors layer ... it also has the wider file on the back an some interesting tang stamps

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/BYmbxgVh4Rz5G40mJasDSKdGTcxRW_OeAEvOs-WaC4A=w1149-h862-no)

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/0ELA2dywxZ96XLK_u8DgZHTwaLjUMGItzFUXb_1xEwo=w1149-h862-no)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/HZsT-Qf3_T9hUM-xeWdbR76XaxCJguF-Lp7Z3nABUVg=w1149-h862-no)

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/zul7lG0DRpKcp5QB6a29PZat9sZbA3psdMzwXCYN5rc=w1149-h862-no)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/u093lSicld01bJ0LyKVKsIyXayRtrsiwXLPwcGnLjtE=w1149-h862-no)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on May 17, 2013, 12:47:25 AM
Sweet !
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 17, 2013, 04:32:12 AM
The Accountants were made with a variety of handles.



Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: basilio on May 17, 2013, 09:48:45 AM
The Accountants were made with a variety of handles.

Nice set you have there!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on May 17, 2013, 01:23:44 PM
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?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on May 17, 2013, 11:46:24 PM
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?

Rosewood.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on May 18, 2013, 08:48:38 AM
The Accountants were made with a variety of handles.

Nice set you have there!

+1
Very droolworthy, especially since those are quite hard to find.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on June 01, 2013, 12:34:12 PM
Update :)

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/victorinox-74mm-group-shot2.jpg)

Additions: 2 Directors (one with keyring), 3 RocKnives, a Hoffritz Ambassador ($3 ;) ), three beautiful SAKs with exposed rivets, a cracked ice (or fake mother of pearl?) Prince, wood (a Spanish mod), satin gold, checkered gold with cross, light gold alox (very cool, with a "75 Jahre Messerfabrik Elsener" blade etching), green alox, red alox, black alox with shield & cross, mother of pearl.

I still "need": horn (with and without T&T), tortoise, hardwood, black cellidor, white cellidor, the sixth RocKnife (0.6500.53), ribbed gold, olive green alox and hardwood. So if anyone has any of those for sale... :pok:

Oh and I also don't have all of the engine turned designs. "Feathers" and "Waves" are still missing.

Blue/green alox is on its way :gimme:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on June 01, 2013, 12:51:23 PM
Where do you keep finding Directors lately? Locally? I was watching a nice looking blue smooth alox Victoria with exposed rivets with print last week but forgot to bid on it. :doh:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on June 01, 2013, 01:13:13 PM
Well, of the three I own one came from eBay (I think), and two were bought in the Victorinox outlet store in Roermond:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/victorinox-outlet-store.jpg)

I can go back there and check if they have any Directors left if you're interested?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on June 01, 2013, 01:30:58 PM
I bought a Swisstool X and a NIB LM Mini in the last two weeks so I'm kind of skint at the moment but thanks for the offer. One day though. :D 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 01, 2013, 03:53:15 PM
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)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on June 01, 2013, 04:34:16 PM
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)

Beautiful :tu:

I was watching a nice looking blue smooth alox Victoria with exposed rivets with print last week but forgot to bid on it. :doh:

You mean this one?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/230983729784
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 01, 2013, 04:38:11 PM
Reinier, your collection in the first post and then later updated is amazing!  Such beauty!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on June 01, 2013, 04:50:47 PM
Thanks FolderBeholder :salute:
I'm sure several members over here have a bigger and nicer collection though :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on June 29, 2013, 08:55:46 PM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on June 29, 2013, 09:29:13 PM
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.

There's always 74s with advertising.  >:D
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: detron on August 18, 2013, 06:57:31 PM
So

today I got a new 74mm (my first),  and buy new, I mean new to me.

Got it at a flee market.  it is an executive, without the keyring, which SAKWiki says was called a companion.

it has the standard red scales, the shield logo looks like it is gold colored, but at certain angles appears silver.

the orange peeler has 15 teeth as opposed to 8.

is there any way to put a ballpark date range on this knife?  to me understanding "when" is just as important as any monetary value.

thanks!   I can put up pictures if they are needed, but I do not have the knife handy at the moment.

 :climber:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: frugalscotty on August 18, 2013, 07:57:34 PM
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.

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. Scotty
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 18, 2013, 09:18:10 PM
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.

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. Scotty

Hi FS,

Sorry, no. My little bit of digging didn't turn up anything. You might check with Wayne (stressmaster5000). That's his area of expertise.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ulli on September 14, 2013, 01:42:57 PM
Here some classic 74 mm. Two with horn scales, one with mother of Pearl, one 14k

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-M4REH4I4.jpg)

Here a special model, don`t know the Name of it, with scissors and a long, broad nailfile.

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-ULLFG66T.jpg)

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-TZOT6J6Z.jpg)

Another special model, 75mm.

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-M6HH6CTI.jpg)

..and one model, i think the only one with corkscrew.

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-SS83FKRE.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on September 14, 2013, 04:12:06 PM
Very nice, Ulli. :hatsoff:

Welcome to the forum. :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on September 14, 2013, 11:35:55 PM
Very nice, Ulli. :hatsoff:

Welcome to the forum. :cheers:

Ditto that!  :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CanadianLMfan on September 14, 2013, 11:38:18 PM
He has no classics?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on September 14, 2013, 11:45:50 PM
He has no classics?

This is the 74mm thread. Classics are 58mm. ;)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CanadianLMfan on September 14, 2013, 11:50:46 PM
He has no classics?

This is the 74mm thread. Classics are 58mm. ;)

I knew that something was wrong...
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: powernoodle on September 15, 2013, 01:10:46 AM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on September 15, 2013, 02:11:43 AM
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
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ulli on September 15, 2013, 09:44:07 AM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jaydar on September 15, 2013, 10:40:55 AM
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.

Welcome to the forum looking forward to more photos :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on September 15, 2013, 05:14:25 PM
Those are great, ulli! Welcome :salute:
That gold one dates back from when those knives only had a number instead of a name. It was known as a 656 Gold.
Is it for sale? :pok: ;)

The ones with the wide naik file are no. 72 and 75.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on September 15, 2013, 06:28:10 PM
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.

We have it mentioned under the Prince page together with the Treasurer as variations (http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Prince#Variations_) but only as a Cellidor model. We're updating the wiki at the moment and adding the 74mm/75mm models that are missing and some pictures of those models would come in handy too. :D Hopefully we'll find time to update all the missing ones soon and add the info to the wiki. SAKWIKI is an ongoing project and it continues to grow thanks to the members of multitool.org. :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: RoboYeti on September 16, 2013, 03:23:32 AM
Is that a 74 mm with a corkscrew? I've never seen any model like that before and I can't find it on SAK wiki. Does anyone have more info on these? I assume they are very old "Gentleman's knife" type models.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ulli on September 16, 2013, 08:35:32 AM
They are 75 mm models with corkscrew, very old, indeed. One with the old tang stamp, victoria inoxyd from 1923.

They are not on sakwiki, but they are printed in the catalog from 1942 on page 35, given the number 73.

@Reinier: the 14k model is not for sale. Over many years, I didn`t even know that I have this special knife. I once bought it by accident.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on September 16, 2013, 11:34:52 AM
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 :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jaydar on September 17, 2013, 10:51:05 PM
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

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jazzbass on September 17, 2013, 11:06:07 PM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jazzbass on September 17, 2013, 11:08:21 PM
Does anyone know the size of no. 50, 52 and 53? Are those 68mm?

I looked at a newer catalog from the 1960s and determined that the 7x series was 84mm and the 5x series was 75mm based on their proportions with the other knives on the same page. I have a 68mm Accountant that I've since sold, but never knew the model number for it.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jaydar on September 19, 2013, 12:30:28 AM
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.

nice :) these are 2 of mine I may try to collect the rest might make for a nice display :)

(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-rtFsUJ6fRqA/UjooiG8KAAI/AAAAAAAAFjs/raBzIZjmjXk/w882-h662-no/P1080779.JPG)

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IC2gGLIO2vc/Ujooi5MWBDI/AAAAAAAAFj0/o0UufmvzwQY/w882-h662-no/P1080781.JPG)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jaydar on September 19, 2013, 12:32:15 AM
Damn just noticed my 205 has the more modern can opener .... ah hell its close enough :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ulli on September 20, 2013, 10:35:43 AM
@reinier: No 50 - 55 are 68 mm.

Nr. 50 and Nr. 52

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-3LFCP3GG.jpg)

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.

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-FVHXXTXS.jpg)

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

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-XVPVSNHF.jpg)

and the 3/16 with 4 different scales

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-G46CDMVO.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on September 20, 2013, 11:01:25 AM
Wow ulli, it looks like you have a superb collection!
Is there a "vintage SAK" thread yet?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: J Mackrel Jones on September 20, 2013, 04:25:33 PM
Sweet stuff there ulli !
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on September 23, 2013, 08:23:36 AM
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

Yes indeed.  Cheers mate. :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 28, 2013, 07:52:44 PM
I add added this older 74mm Victorinox/WM Sterling model to my collection since it matches my 58mm model I posted earlier in the thread for comparision with ColoSwiss's 74mm model.  I'll try to get a closeup of the hallmarks for dating.

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=3228)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: crackout on December 28, 2013, 08:37:09 PM
I recently jumped on the 74mm boat.
Unfortunately, the Alox Executives are really hard to come by, so I made one myself from a Cellidor one and a MoneyClip.

(http://imageshack.us/a/img543/940/o80w.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 31, 2013, 10:46:17 PM
Nice Red Aloc Exexutive there, even better in a way that you made it yourself.

I finally got a very nice (new) condition Buffalo Horn Executive.. my 74mm collection is almost complete.

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=3259)

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=3258)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on December 31, 2013, 11:09:32 PM
Those are gorgeous, guys! Francis, which ones are you still missing?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on December 31, 2013, 11:17:31 PM
I still don't have all the older ones.

Update: looks like I already had the Buffalo Horn Executive, but my other one does not have a keyring.  I guess I never took pictures of that one for some reason, probably got lost in the shuffle.  Or I just have not found the pictures yet.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 01, 2014, 06:23:07 PM
Cracked Ice Executive.

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=3261)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: stressmaster5000 on January 04, 2014, 09:09:02 PM
Cracked Ice Executive.

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=3261)
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: microbe on January 04, 2014, 09:48:14 PM
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"

http://www.trademarkia.com/krone-72432917.html
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 06, 2014, 10:25:05 PM
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.
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: stressmaster5000 on January 07, 2014, 01:26:34 AM
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.
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.
NP, it was one I bid on so I just went back to the ebay auction page. Nice piece! :salute:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CYYL on January 12, 2014, 06:05:55 AM
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 :)
I think this is a 622 mold, I bought it around 3 years ago.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CYYL on January 12, 2014, 06:10:35 AM
more pics here, and the length of the vic is very strange, approx. 79mm, never saw another mold with the same size like it.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CYYL on January 12, 2014, 06:14:20 AM
@reinier: No 50 - 55 are 68 mm.

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

What is the length of 621 mold? that's a very unique one.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ulli on January 12, 2014, 09:56:38 AM
Wow, thats really cool your 622 and seems to be in excellent condition!

The Nr. 621 is around 82 mm.

(http://de.myalbum.com/GroteFoto-GOCAHFO4.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on January 12, 2014, 06:08:29 PM
Brushed Stainless Steel.

(http://forum.multitool.org/swiss-forum/the-victorinox-74mm-thread/?action=dlattach;attach=114689;image)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CYYL on January 13, 2014, 12:45:14 PM
Wow, thats really cool your 622 and seems to be in excellent condition!

The Nr. 621 is around 82 mm.

Great, that's a unique size also!
I am glad to share and really love SAKs as they give me much convenient in my life.  :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: papercut on January 14, 2014, 12:32:17 AM
I just got my alox exec and I love it!  I also got a stainless Wenger pocket toolchest and they are both winners and all timers!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 10, 2014, 11:30:44 PM
These scales seem to use vinyl stickers to create their design and labeling.

Swiss Cheese Executive

(http://www.sakwiki.com/show_image.php?id=3383)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 10, 2014, 11:36:12 PM
And another one :)

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/victorinox-cheese-executive-02.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ICanFixThat on February 10, 2014, 11:46:59 PM
Looks like the New Year was a good time for Cheese!   :cheers: 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on February 11, 2014, 12:00:51 AM
Forgot to add this one in here. ;)

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/SAK/P2030024.jpg)
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh627/enki_ck/SAK/P2030021.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: microbe on June 20, 2014, 08:20:30 PM
Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.
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)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: bmot on June 20, 2014, 09:58:52 PM
Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.
I think it is a 74mm Executive, but I'm not sure? Identification anyone?


Yepp, and SAKWiki  (http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Executive+74mm)actually lists it under the variations:


Quote


  • 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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on June 20, 2014, 09:58:57 PM
Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.
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 was watching that one but decided not to bid in last few minutes. :) Good price too.

I think we simply call it the smooth alox Executive. They were almost always used as advertisment SAKs.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on June 20, 2014, 10:02:23 PM
That's a nice one. I would call it an alox Executive, but judging from the single leaf scissors spring it probably dates back to when these knives had model numbers instead of names.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: archerwin on June 21, 2014, 11:58:33 PM
We're watching the same thing :) decided not to bid on it too. It would have been different if it didn't have an advertising print :)

Good win none the less!

Most probably 1970's as mentioned above. Saw it in the catalogs posted in sakwiki.


archerwinsak.blogspot.com.au
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: archerwin on June 22, 2014, 02:17:03 AM
I have a contribution for this thread. A 1970s Ambassador. The 74mm line has its appeal :)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/peruqa4e.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/7eqehadu.jpg)

One of my Alox Money Clips

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/anary2yr.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/evapa4ar.jpg)




archerwinsak.blogspot.com.au
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on June 22, 2014, 04:38:03 AM
... 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.

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: archerwin on June 22, 2014, 04:43:33 AM


You'll have a hard time finding one without print. Alcan is the most often seen one in black.

Ah ok. So most of the Black smooth Alox Executives have advertising on them? Interesting information. Thanks!


archerwinsak.blogspot.com.au
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: EGNARO on July 03, 2014, 12:13:26 PM
I have 2 Directors. Different pattern stainless steel. Does anyone know how many different patterns there are?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on July 03, 2014, 12:46:25 PM
Nice ones. :cheers:

I don't know why my first thought was 6 patterns. :shrug:

The second identifier on the wiki has design 9 next to it so that would mean at least 9 patterns. :) I think we had them all listed somewhere, I'll try searching for them when I'm on the computer.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on July 03, 2014, 02:14:59 PM
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

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: EGNARO on July 03, 2014, 02:46:27 PM
Thanks very much for the information. I'll have to keep looking for more patterns. Although they are becoming hard to find at all my usual vendors in SA.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on July 03, 2014, 05:34:39 PM
I think there may be a few more than six, but those may have only been used on promotional knives.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: philodemus on July 03, 2014, 07:37:11 PM
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)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: microbe on July 03, 2014, 08:10:16 PM
Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.
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 was watching that one but decided not to bid in last few minutes. :) Good price too.

I think we simply call it the smooth alox Executive. They were almost always used as advertisment SAKs.

Thanks for the info guys  :cheers:
I was actually outbid, but the winner retracted his bid, and I ended up with it anyway. It was a good deal indeed. Still in the mail though...

Go Belgium Red Devils!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jaydar on July 03, 2014, 11:31:58 PM
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)

Fantasic little knives 75mm is my favorite size  :) ok I am a little odd  :D
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: sawman on July 04, 2014, 06:30:04 PM
And another one :)

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/victorinox-cheese-executive-02.jpg)
Not a fan of 74mm but that's pretty cool.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on July 04, 2014, 10:07:39 PM
Thanks :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: microbe on July 05, 2014, 03:57:47 PM
Anyone can put a date on this one?
(https://scontent-a-mad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10501701_10153185458836664_2225153008749933621_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-mad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/t1.0-9/10492085_10153185459116664_6414346118754945492_n.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: philodemus on July 06, 2014, 05:47:26 AM
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)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Glofindel on July 06, 2014, 08:03:09 AM
no idea but it is cool. ;)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on July 16, 2014, 10:45:57 PM
Updated group pic :D

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/victorinox-74mm-SAKs.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: archerwin on July 17, 2014, 01:32:12 AM
I got a new addition to my 74mm collection - Escort with the old long nail file.  I've researched the company - RHG Electronics Laboratory, Inc. a bit and a short history can be read in my blog.

http://archerwinsak.blogspot.com.au/

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on August 26, 2014, 05:30:24 PM
Found the last RocKnife (Blue St. Cross) :P

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/victorinox-74mm-rocknife-ambassador-rocknives.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on August 26, 2014, 05:57:58 PM
Congrats on completing the series. :cheers:

What will you be hunting now?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on August 26, 2014, 06:33:07 PM
Thanks!
I'm not sure... :think:

Maybe nothing at all. I can finally rest easy now :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on August 26, 2014, 10:55:43 PM
Thanks!
I'm not sure... :think:

Maybe nothing at all. I can finally rest easy now :)

Do you have the 58mm RocKnives? Can't have a complete set without those!  :D

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on August 26, 2014, 11:33:22 PM
I had one (sold it on eBay last week). As much as I like them, I don't collect 58mm SAKs :)

Nice photo, Karl!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: firiki on December 24, 2014, 03:23:02 PM
I got me a Director :)

(http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40930.0;attach=137155;image)

I have to say I like it very much.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on December 24, 2014, 06:53:41 PM
Congrats. :cheers:

That's the same scale pattern like the one I got from Reinier. :D
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on December 25, 2014, 08:11:32 AM
Nice one firiki!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: firiki on December 29, 2014, 01:56:37 PM
Thanks, folks! I really like this little SAK :tool:

(Now I have started looking for a couple of Executives  :ahhh)

 :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: AimlessWanderer on December 29, 2014, 04:01:48 PM
Congrats  :salute: The Director is now the only 74mm SAK I own. It doesn't make pocket carry, but proves quite useful at my desk sometimes
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: firiki on December 31, 2014, 10:27:30 AM
Thank you :salute: Fiddling with the Director makes me think I may have found the perfect SAK for my wife in the form of the Executive.

 :climber:

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on April 10, 2015, 12:27:19 PM
BUMP!

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

There are at least 8 :) I now have 8... I'm still curious if maybe there are even more.

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)

I think that one belongs to me now? :D
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 10, 2015, 05:12:29 PM
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)
Awesome! Need new updated photo now?

I just recently bought the wood and the white 74mm spray bottles from Victorinox HQ here in US. Hope to see them soon. Still will be looking for the red one with and without lettering as well as maybe that Brazil marked one.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on April 10, 2015, 07:09:52 PM
Yes I need an updated photo. In total I think I have less now (had on of the Collections twice). But a couple of nice ones have been added since :D
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on April 10, 2015, 07:10:59 PM
Oh cool that you found the bottles. My white one should be here soon :mail:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: samek on April 10, 2015, 07:45:04 PM
My brass Executive

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n10/samek_2006/sl5VictorinoxmedeninestiExecutive.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/samek_2006/media/sl5VictorinoxmedeninestiExecutive.jpg.html)

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n10/samek_2006/sl12VictorinoxmedeninestiExecutive.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/samek_2006/media/sl12VictorinoxmedeninestiExecutive.jpg.html)

(http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n10/samek_2006/sl10VictorinoxmedeninestiExecutive.jpg) (http://s108.photobucket.com/user/samek_2006/media/sl10VictorinoxmedeninestiExecutive.jpg.html)
Samek
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on April 10, 2015, 09:15:58 PM
I think I remember that one! Beautiful.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on April 11, 2015, 01:47:48 PM
The white travel spray:

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/IMG_20150411_13243601-640x480.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 21, 2015, 11:10:51 PM
My 2 Travel Spray bottles have arrived. Wood and the White Victoria. Have not yet opened them up.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-H_jdGmtHsVc/VTa7j9hIp3I/AAAAAAAAwac/NIpztKK3T0k/s800/74mm%2520Refill%2520Sprays.JPG)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on April 22, 2015, 05:46:23 AM
Cool :tu:

I have another version on the way.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: captain spaulding on April 22, 2015, 06:54:51 AM
Are these travel sprays a new thing?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on April 22, 2015, 07:21:15 AM
I found my first one in London almost a year ago: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52558.0.html
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: stressmaster5000 on April 22, 2015, 04:15:36 PM
Cool :tu:

I have another version on the way.
Which one? I have seen black and 2 different reds.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on April 22, 2015, 06:13:48 PM
Cool :tu:

I have another version on the way.
Which one? I have seen black and 2 different reds.

Swiss Army Classic Sport (white with red shield and blue text) :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on May 15, 2015, 07:41:44 PM
This one (I bought 2 actually):

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/victorinox-74mm-travel-spray-classic-sport.jpg)

Also have that Brazil one on its way. And maybe another one but I'm not sure.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on May 18, 2015, 07:43:53 PM
More travel sprays :)

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/victorinox-74mm-travel-sprays-wood-camo-red-energy.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on May 22, 2015, 02:25:22 PM
I finally made an updated group shot :)

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/victorinox-74mm-group-shot-90-sasks.jpg)

Top row is a bit too bright. Some duplicates, but not many.
Still to go: black and eLLa travel sprays, rosewood Executive, olive green Money Clip, 14kt gold... and possibly several others :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: captain spaulding on May 23, 2015, 04:52:51 AM
Surprisingly enough out of all the SAK's I own I do not own a single 74mm.  :facepalm:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on May 23, 2015, 11:00:03 AM
Very 8)

The Sport and Brazil are 2x same "knife", just front and back, right?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: AlephZero on May 23, 2015, 11:23:37 AM
 :o

Sometimes these collection shots just blow my mind... holy smurf!

As for myself, I'm strictly a 58mm and 91mm (and 93mm for alox of course) guy myself, but I love seeing these pics  :drool:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on May 23, 2015, 11:56:30 AM
Thanks mate :)

Yes Nikola, I had to add a couple of duplicates in order to get nice even rows :facepalm:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: captain spaulding on May 23, 2015, 06:18:19 PM
Surprisingly enough out of all the SAK's I own I do not own a single 74mm.  :facepalm:


Quoting myself because I just realized I lied. I do own one 74mm.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ulli on November 08, 2015, 08:51:30 AM
Time to reopen this thread.

Here`s my 74 mm buffalo horn collection. Because of the individual scales, every single knife is unique!

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 08, 2015, 10:47:03 AM
:drool:

Best pic on MTo if you ask me :D
Horn with bail!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: this_is_nascar on November 08, 2015, 02:01:19 PM
Love my Executive.  In my opinion, the best SAK ever produced.

Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: enki_ck on November 09, 2015, 08:24:50 PM
:drool:

Best pic on MTo if you ask me :D
Horn with bail!

You forgot the exposed rivets. :P

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 12, 2015, 03:39:22 PM
Oh yes there's that :drool:

Horn with bail added to my wanted list :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: wyatth on February 01, 2016, 07:10:09 AM
I have a clean, red 74mm Executive if anybody is interested in it. It's a cool piece in a great size, but I'm trying to keep my collection small and it has an unusual tool combo for my needs. This is probably the wrong thread/sub - I apologize if so - but I'm not set on selling it (or know a price, but will accept whatever is fair), and figured this targeted audience would be apt.   :tu:

(http://i.imgur.com/YUE3JNi.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 14, 2016, 08:24:58 PM
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)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: DaveBr on February 14, 2016, 08:37:01 PM
I have one 74mm Victorinox, an Executive. It is my preferred SAK for travel.

(http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa284/DaveB58/Knives/SAKs/Executive/IMG_1333.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: classicrock on February 15, 2016, 04:39:10 PM
Finally I got a new scale for my Executive, not a brand new one, but used in good condition. Just waiting for them to be arrive. Love this SAK, it's a present from my GF and got a lot of pocket time and now I want to give it a little fresh look.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Humppa on February 15, 2016, 06:51:31 PM
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:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 15, 2016, 10:49:12 PM
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)

Nice ones!

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:

Yes!
I alsno need 74mm scales in all translucent colors.  :gimme:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ulli on March 05, 2016, 02:38:11 PM
Found this. Any info on the model? Obviously, there has never been a small nailfile on this knife.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Poncho65 on March 06, 2016, 04:06:59 AM
Just read through this thread and :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh :o :D I have a few Executives mostly red and a black one have to check but think that is it :tu:

The pics in this thread are out of this world nice :o :drool: I would love to collect a few knives similar to some of these but it is a bit overwhelming :ahhh :ahhh :ahhh 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ColoSwiss on March 06, 2016, 05:34:54 AM
Found this. Any info on the model? Obviously, there has never been a small nailfile on this knife.

Nice find! No info on it, but definitely rare.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on March 06, 2016, 06:58:19 AM
Nice one ulli! Never seen one of those before.
Title: m
Post by: m47mu74nt on June 06, 2016, 09:30:02 PM
Update on my 74mm babies:
Only Ambassador-like

From left to right
- Ambassador "RocketShip"
- MoneyClip Silver
- MoneyClip Red
- Windsor (around 1975, old straigh spring)
- Windsor
- non-Vic Ivory
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jerseydevil on June 06, 2016, 11:48:54 PM
My Executive, back where it belongs. :tu:
(http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g448/Jerseydevil379/20160606_140233_zpso09x6egz.jpg) (http://s1102.photobucket.com/user/Jerseydevil379/media/20160606_140233_zpso09x6egz.jpg.html)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: gene stoner on June 07, 2016, 05:28:24 PM
One of the most important SAK's I own is my money clip. It has the most important job of any SAK I own. Holding my beer money.

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: shibafu on June 07, 2016, 06:49:33 PM
How firm is the backspring on the 74mm knives?  More lilke 58mm, or more like 84mm?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: metasyntax on June 07, 2016, 07:34:27 PM
How firm is the backspring on the 74mm knives?  More lilke 58mm, or more like 84mm?

I have an Ambassador, an Executive, and a money clip. All three have decent snap, much better than any 58mm, and much better than I expected when I first bought them. Bigger blade, bigger scissors, better walk and talk... I prefer them to the smaller knives by far.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 09, 2016, 05:03:39 PM
(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)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Poncho65 on September 09, 2016, 05:23:37 PM
(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:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 09, 2016, 05:50:25 PM
Great pic and nice table :cheers: Good info and thanks for taking the time to share it :tu:

 :like:

Thank you for reading it !
I can't be sure everything is absolutely accurate, but that's the best i could do with what I have  :salute:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 09, 2016, 05:55:44 PM
 :D
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Thales of Miletus on September 09, 2016, 09:29:33 PM
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:

How about an Executive Champion?  Or at least 3 layers.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on September 09, 2016, 10:04:05 PM
(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)

 
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Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: PTRSAK on September 10, 2016, 01:06:55 AM
A couple more of my 74mm creations.

Turquoise and "silver"

(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8278/28948548273_2a59701724_k.jpg)


and behold the MidiChamp

(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8388/29281904180_ad68c54049_k.jpg)

The small blade (shown closed) is a 58mm Emergency blade, can't open it with the tool on the other side of the blade layer open, the springs bind up.
Contains 91mm, 74mm, 58mm and 65mm Wenger tools in a 74mm alox moneyclip frame.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Ron Who on September 10, 2016, 11:13:10 AM
Ambassador, ROC Ambassador, Director, bone Accountant, two Executives.

The Accountant misses its silver-tipped toothpick, unfortunately.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Thales of Miletus on September 10, 2016, 02:28:41 PM
^ That horn accountant is beautiful.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 10, 2016, 06:02:21 PM
My son just ordered an Executive...first in our house.  I can hardly wait to check it out!! :mail:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Ron Who on September 10, 2016, 07:11:11 PM
^ That horn accountant is beautiful.
Thanks. And yes, it's horn, not bone.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Ron Who on September 10, 2016, 09:30:09 PM
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
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on September 11, 2016, 02:14:05 AM
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:
SUPER HANDY Lil knife.....
simple ............ 2 blades, plus orange peeler serrated blade...Flat & Philips drivers , T/Pick n' Tweez .......scissors & file GOODNESS  :ahhh :ahhh

CONGRATS :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on September 11, 2016, 02:14:27 AM
Ambassador, ROC Ambassador, Director, bone Accountant, two Executives.

The Accountant misses its silver-tipped toothpick, unfortunately.

AWESOME!  8)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on September 11, 2016, 02:07:42 PM
It would only be fair Ron....I've been hijacking his for almost 2 years!  I'm looking forward to checking it out CS.  I wish the Mini Champ was a 74. 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 01, 2017, 12:39:06 PM
My son just ordered an Executive...first in our house.  I can hardly wait to check it out!! :mail:

Now that's what I call... a.... wait for it... an Executive Order (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_order) :facepalm:

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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 01, 2017, 02:45:56 PM

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:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 01, 2017, 04:29:04 PM

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 :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on February 02, 2017, 11:30:23 AM
 :2tu: :popcorn:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 02, 2017, 12:46:14 PM

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 :)
:popcorn: :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 06, 2017, 08:39:22 PM
Here it is :D

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/victorinox-yellow-executive-74mm.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Thunderpants on February 06, 2017, 09:02:12 PM
Wow, lovely yellow scales!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on February 06, 2017, 09:03:11 PM
Here it is :D

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/victorinox-yellow-executive-74mm.jpg)
:drool: :like: Worth the wait!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 06, 2017, 09:14:28 PM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on February 06, 2017, 09:28:59 PM
I do love the yellow colour that Vic uses.  Great find mate. :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 06, 2017, 09:39:40 PM
Thanks Gareth!

Here is its cheesy cousin again that I posted three years ago. Because why not.

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/victorinox-cheese-executive-02.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: twiliter on February 07, 2017, 12:47:25 AM
Here it is :D

(http://www.vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/victorinox-yellow-executive-74mm.jpg)

Nice one R! That yellow is sure cheerful.  :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: cali-SAK-attack on February 07, 2017, 01:05:08 AM
LOVE THAT YELLER!  :ahhh :ahhh :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: El Corkscrew on June 26, 2017, 05:55:18 PM
El understated underrated Ambassador, no KR.

PERFECT for el fifth pocket.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 16, 2017, 03:25:01 PM
Windsor and Money Clip :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: El Corkscrew on September 16, 2017, 08:47:35 PM
Windsor and Money Clip :)

 :like: :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: KandiKlover on September 19, 2017, 08:23:54 AM
It would be great if there was a 74mm version of the MiniChamp.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Padre on September 19, 2017, 09:36:15 AM
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... :/
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: KandiKlover on September 19, 2017, 10:15:17 AM
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... :/

Hey gotta stir that coffee and load your black powder somehow. The Cap lifter phillips driver bit as well, not to mention the scraper picker bit. It's really good at opening the clamsheel packaging without scratching whatevers inside. Than of course the pen, always need to write something down when you forget the pen.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on September 19, 2017, 02:39:30 PM
It would be great if there was a 74mm version of the MiniChamp.

I carry an alox MiniChamp in a leather pouch on my belt.
I agree that a 74mm version would be cool. :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: smiller43147 on October 19, 2017, 02:04:32 AM
Just got my first Executive.  I was assuming that the nail file would be the diamond etch like a classic.
Pick with some friends.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: 4everYoung on October 19, 2017, 02:11:18 AM
Just got my first Executive.  I was assuming that the nail file would be the diamond etch like a classic.
Pick with some friends.
Nice comparison shot.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on November 02, 2017, 06:03:01 PM
lovely Director  :whistle:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Ron Who on November 02, 2017, 06:50:43 PM
lovely Director  :whistle:

Nice ribs! My own Director is smooth.

Today an Ambassasdor was my guide through The Dark Forest..
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on November 02, 2017, 08:10:53 PM
lovely Director  :whistle:

Nice ribs! My own Director is smooth.

Today an Ambassasdor was my guide through The Dark Forest..
:like:
Smooth directors are a lot less common I believe!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: El Corkscrew on April 12, 2018, 09:58:10 AM
Zombie thread


So,  it's official, I'm down to one 74mm sak.   
I've had quite a few, but I'm slimming down el collection to pay for things that need paying for and I want to streamline my collection which involves cutting off a lot of fat.

So I've left myself with the one 74mm rules them all. 

Long story short, it's the Ambassador with keyring. 

Not once have I missed the ubiquitous orange peeler, or money clip, or any other 74mm tool.   

An awlful lot of usefulness and still light and slim enough to keep on tmy key ring. To me, the Ambassador is the perfect 74mm Swiss Army knife

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on April 12, 2018, 10:15:56 AM
Good choice :tu:
Red cellidor?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ThePeacent on April 12, 2018, 02:35:46 PM
I am in the same path El C, as now I only have the Executive and Ambassador left, probably getting rid of that last one soon
Today I'm carrying the Exec, one of the best unobtrusive SAKs to compliment a pair of pliers or plier based tool  :salute:

(https://i.imgur.com/zjL72PV.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jalind on April 13, 2018, 12:33:41 AM
In the Thin . . .

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/807/26512163757_4c392dc07f_b.jpg)

And the Thick of It

(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4783/40755370781_f8e5bf41a5_b.jpg)

John
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on August 03, 2018, 08:37:36 PM
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21658.0;attach=385749)
(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=21658.0;attach=385747)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: clown on August 03, 2018, 09:45:15 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/XdMMPTZ.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: ThePeacent on August 04, 2018, 12:07:10 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/XdMMPTZ.jpg)

OK the SAK is cool and nice, but that HEST  :dd: :2tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on September 29, 2018, 05:45:12 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/JSdXeQX.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/zdUwkpq.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on September 30, 2018, 11:31:25 AM
 :drool:
Love those
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on September 30, 2018, 12:03:31 PM
Thanks  :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on September 30, 2018, 04:22:09 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/JSdXeQX.jpg)



Cool Vics CeHo! :like:  :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on September 30, 2018, 04:37:52 PM
Thank Vicman  :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 04, 2018, 01:44:19 PM
Well... great... as if I didn't have enough collection problems already

I am now definitely addicted to 74 mm models 😳
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 04, 2018, 01:55:15 PM
Well... great... as if I didn't have enough collection problems already

I am now definitely addicted to 74 mm models 😳

:D

I still like this thread :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 04, 2018, 03:28:47 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 09, 2018, 07:48:47 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fwNStaf.jpg?1)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on November 09, 2018, 08:12:13 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/fwNStaf.jpg?1)
:like:
 :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 09, 2018, 08:23:19 PM
Thanks  :tu:

It’s a real beauty .

It takes me a while until I get it NIB
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 09, 2018, 08:24:56 PM
Beautiful. I have one as well and it's one of my most cherished SAKs.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 09, 2018, 08:31:27 PM
Thanks Reinier!

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 16, 2018, 07:25:32 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Y0oRkT7.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Borg on November 16, 2018, 07:29:06 PM
 :like: very nice  :drool:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 16, 2018, 07:37:24 PM
Thanks borg  :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 16, 2018, 07:42:12 PM
That's a beauty CeHo. And quite hard to find :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 16, 2018, 07:45:30 PM
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  ;)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Rapidray on November 16, 2018, 09:05:06 PM
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  ;)
:sa:
5 of them...they surly won’t last long!  :hatsoff:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 16, 2018, 09:07:06 PM
I saw them and tought:
 :dunno:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: this_is_nascar on November 17, 2018, 12:44:16 PM
Source please.

Sent from my XT1635-01 using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 17, 2018, 12:45:44 PM
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).
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 17, 2018, 12:50:00 PM
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).

Hey,

I contact you before i meet the guy again  :tu: we can talk about possible pricerange. I will see if he can reserve one for me  :tu: - If i reserve it, it doesn’t mean that i have to buy. So there is no stress 👍
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 17, 2018, 12:50:43 PM
:tu: :popcorn:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on November 17, 2018, 12:53:07 PM
 :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on January 02, 2019, 09:28:45 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/DN9UELL.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/WEsmY2T.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/bLgSOZ1.jpg?1)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on January 02, 2019, 10:13:19 PM
Oh yes! :gimme:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on January 02, 2019, 10:40:51 PM
 :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on January 07, 2019, 06:14:21 PM
 :dd:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on January 07, 2019, 08:06:49 PM
:)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on January 08, 2019, 10:30:24 AM
I found another one of those small perfume bottles and I just had to buy it. It may take a while to arrive though.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Ptisuisse on February 01, 2019, 01:07:29 PM
Hello, is there a merit badge for 74mm addiction ? look at those old single-leaf springs  ! :drool:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 01, 2019, 01:15:31 PM
:drool:

You and me should have that badge! Even if it doesn't exist :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Ptisuisse on February 01, 2019, 01:38:14 PM
:drool:

You and me should have that badge! Even if it doesn't exist :)
Let us file a request for this elusive badge to be created then !
With a Charter Member asking it should not be too much of a problem ?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 01, 2019, 02:36:32 PM
I just asked!

I doubt my being a charter member has any significance though :D
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on February 04, 2019, 06:25:13 PM
3 single leaf springs reporting here !
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Ptisuisse on February 04, 2019, 07:56:27 PM
Bravo  :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on February 04, 2019, 07:59:27 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on March 30, 2019, 06:29:37 PM
 :multi:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on March 30, 2019, 06:30:54 PM
:dd:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Mini on March 30, 2019, 06:49:31 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on March 30, 2019, 07:35:48 PM
:multi:

Nice pic m47mu74nt  :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 30, 2019, 07:57:33 PM
Added a smooth Alox Executive to my collection:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7855/40535092853_041e4d6d2b.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on March 30, 2019, 08:10:13 PM
 :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Antti Lammi on March 30, 2019, 08:29:00 PM
I really wish that they could make champ model on 74mm size like minichamp but bit more tools on it


Only Tools Matters
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: m47mu74nt on March 30, 2019, 08:44:09 PM
Added a smooth Alox Executive to my collection:

whah ! !! !!!
this one is really pretty  :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Mini on March 30, 2019, 09:31:34 PM
Added a smooth Alox Executive to my collection:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/7855/40535092853_041e4d6d2b.jpg)

❤️❤️❤️
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on March 30, 2019, 11:52:15 PM
Added a smooth Alox Executive to my collection:


Cool Executive FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 31, 2019, 03:06:21 AM
Thank you all for the kind words.   :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: cody6268 on March 31, 2019, 03:29:06 AM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on March 31, 2019, 10:55:21 AM
Nice one FB!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on March 31, 2019, 04:01:05 PM
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:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on May 15, 2019, 07:32:57 PM
New stuff for my collection:

(https://i.imgur.com/hMZtkOE.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on May 15, 2019, 07:53:33 PM
New stuff for my collection:

(https://i.imgur.com/hMZtkOE.jpg)
Nice one CeHo! :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on May 15, 2019, 07:55:27 PM
Nice one CeHo! :like:

Thanks 👍
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on June 01, 2019, 09:42:34 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/kohKHC2.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/vVG8G3b.jpg?1)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on June 01, 2019, 10:11:26 PM


Nice finds CeHo! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on June 01, 2019, 10:15:09 PM
Thanks VICMAN  :cheers:

I think that the 74mm models are very underrated as a collection area ...
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Swisster on July 11, 2019, 12:29:29 PM
The Alox Cigar Cutter is my favorite of the 74mm knives other than the Davidoff Cigar Knives. unfortunately both have been long retired
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Swisster on July 15, 2019, 05:52:00 AM
Where are the Davidoff knife pics ? They may be the most beautiful 74 mm knives other than the Diamond editions. Anybody have any ?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: kirk13 on July 21, 2019, 05:28:25 PM
(https://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/20190721_145727_zpsvkya7d0s.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kirk130013/media/20190721_145727_zpsvkya7d0s.jpg.html)

(https://i782.photobucket.com/albums/yy104/kirk130013/20190721_145601_zpsv57jol5k.jpg) (http://s782.photobucket.com/user/kirk130013/media/20190721_145601_zpsv57jol5k.jpg.html)

My little collection of 74mms. Much to my own surprise these have taken over as my primary EDC SAK
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on July 21, 2019, 07:50:19 PM
Very cool kirk13. That wood one has been posted in this thread once or twice before :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: kirk13 on July 21, 2019, 07:58:40 PM
Very cool kirk13. That wood one has been posted in this thread once or twice before :)

I can see it getting posted a few more times too😉
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on July 21, 2019, 08:17:23 PM
Sounds good :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on July 21, 2019, 09:09:07 PM


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:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: kirk13 on July 22, 2019, 01:11:05 AM
Nice collectiom kirk! :like: :tu: :tu:
:tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Swisster on July 22, 2019, 09:57:07 AM
I just bought a buffalo horn companion from the 50’s that will be my first buffalo horn knife
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on July 22, 2019, 10:13:33 AM
Any pics Swisster?
Horn :drool:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on August 01, 2019, 11:29:46 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Acp467N.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/1AJY8MI.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/kZI6GK9.jpg?1)

(https://i.imgur.com/mIJfIge.jpg?1)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on August 02, 2019, 06:59:09 AM
:drool:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: CeHo on August 02, 2019, 08:48:49 AM
 :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on June 09, 2020, 11:53:05 AM
Bump :facepalm:

Ten different travel sprays:

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/victorinox-74-mm-travel-sprays.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Ron Who on June 09, 2020, 08:27:46 PM
 :D :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: jlomein on June 09, 2020, 08:41:16 PM
Bump :facepalm:

Ten different travel sprays:

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/victorinox-74-mm-travel-sprays.jpg)

Wow, you got a source for these?  Seems like it may be a discountinued product now.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on November 03, 2020, 07:46:07 PM
(https://i.imgur.com/Acp467N.jpg?1)

Wait, I don't think I noticed this (a year ago): a hot stamped shield on a 74mm SAK? Never seen that before!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on December 26, 2020, 08:16:27 PM
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.

(https://forum.multitool.org/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=40930.0;attach=497022)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on December 26, 2020, 08:18:52 PM
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.



Nice Money Clip Gareth! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Fast Bill on December 26, 2020, 10:32:34 PM
Wow Gareth .... a proper banknote. And not one of those old white fivers either that Terry Wogan went on about  :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Jim the Brave on December 27, 2020, 04:48:51 AM
Yeah I'm trying to get my first 74 in my collection, and they sure are spendy for my budget, even used. :/
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: pipedreams on December 27, 2020, 05:22:49 AM
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.

I just made a series of offers for this nice blue one on the big auction site and paid 19 bucks for it.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Jim the Brave on December 28, 2020, 03:31:45 AM
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 don't remember it specifically, but you may have been bidding against me! LOL.

 :drool:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Boonies on December 28, 2020, 04:47:31 AM
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:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: pipedreams on December 28, 2020, 05:13:57 AM
 :like:  That’s nice. The slip is neat, too.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Boonies on December 28, 2020, 05:30:38 AM
 :hatsoff:  Agreed, the slip is what made this one different for me.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on December 28, 2020, 04:43:21 PM
That's very cool Boonies.  :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on December 28, 2020, 04:46:07 PM
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:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on December 28, 2020, 04:57:40 PM
Cool SAK Boonies :climber:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on December 28, 2020, 05:34:43 PM
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.

Great find pipedreams! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on December 28, 2020, 05:35:40 PM
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. 

Great find Boonies! :like: :tu: :tu:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Boonies on December 28, 2020, 06:16:26 PM
Thanks everyone, it is a very nice knife.  Probably my imagination but it seems to be more highly polished than most.  Maybe some day I'll end up at the Dolder Grand Hotel and show it to them.  Not holding my breath though.   :rofl:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on December 28, 2020, 07:58:23 PM
 :iagree:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on January 13, 2021, 01:29:50 PM
I found another version of the 74mm travel spray:

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/victorinox-74mm-travel-spray-swiss-army-steel.jpg)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: FolderBeholder on January 13, 2021, 02:45:08 PM
I found another version of the 74mm travel spray:

(https://vicfan.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/victorinox-74mm-travel-spray-swiss-army-steel.jpg)
Very nice!  :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Jim the Brave on January 14, 2021, 12:26:48 AM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: pipedreams on January 14, 2021, 03:30:40 AM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Jim the Brave on January 14, 2021, 04:32:02 AM
I wish Vic had done more with the 74's. I like the size, and the 4-corner configuration.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Aloha on January 14, 2021, 03:39:28 PM
@JtB carry it see how you get along with it then put it away.  After a while carry it again.  I did that with the Executive I had and realized it was a great SAK but my PTC was more to my liking. 

Just a thought.   ;)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 14, 2021, 03:43:47 PM
 :iagree:. I usually use the small blade on mine.  After awhile, you really grow to love it. 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on January 14, 2021, 03:46:44 PM
Very nice!  :like:

Thank you!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Jim the Brave on January 15, 2021, 06:30:42 AM
Here's my Executive. I've taken to carrying it when I'm in a clean-clothes situation. IE, church, business, etc. And funerals. A lot of that going around lately--had one today for my friend's father. He was a great man of God and taught at the Bible college nearby. Left 11 children behind, the youngest is 7, the oldest is 30. The family is in great spirits, all things considered. All 11 children sang a hymn together for the assembly.

Anyway, the Executive....a really awesome knife when it comes right down to it....
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Grunthos on January 27, 2021, 05:16:14 PM
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)

 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: VICMAN on January 27, 2021, 05:34:46 PM
My first Executive arrived today. Saw this a few days ago and, on yet another another SAK impulse buy, snapped it up.


 

Nice find Grunthos! :like: :tu: :tu:

The Executive is a great EDC in a watch pocket. :cheers:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on January 27, 2021, 06:09:05 PM
That's a nice one Grunthos!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: pfrsantos on January 27, 2021, 06:36:50 PM
That's one way to awlways have a copper around. Well done!

 :police:  :tu: :tu:

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Rizio Il Ghiro on January 27, 2021, 06:53:25 PM
Nice and shiny!  :like: :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 29, 2021, 03:16:56 AM
Mine has been an almost constant companion for the last two months.  It rides on my keychain, waiting for the chance to spring into action again.  I've really fallen for the charm of this knife!  I carried a Classic on my keychain for years, but I really love the feel of the Exec. 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: theonew on January 29, 2021, 07:32:15 AM
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.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on January 29, 2021, 01:01:02 PM
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.

Yeah.  The longer body has as much to do with this as the blade IMO.  :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 29, 2021, 02:36:16 PM
I don't know if it's just because mine is older, but the Exec feels SOLID to me.  It feels like it's cut from a different mold than other SAKs.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Grunthos on January 29, 2021, 02:50:10 PM
...the Exec feels SOLID to me...

I was thinking that last night. The copper scales on my new Executive make this feel a really solid knife. It is small but...substantial (a little more so than the Cadets I own)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on January 29, 2021, 02:51:35 PM
 :iagree: and the Cadet is a well built knife.
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Grunthos on January 30, 2021, 12:08:11 AM
Customised solid copper scales

If anyone is interested I just received an 84mm Excelsior today with similar design and construction in copper.
Details here: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,27753.msg2206012.html#msg2206012
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Mattexian on February 08, 2021, 05:59:50 AM
I've carried my used Executive, as well as an OHGAK for the bigger jobs, and I'm pleasantly surprised that the Exec is so handy, between the scissors, real nail file (which the tip works good on Phillips), and orange peeler (for the small SD, tho I did peel some oranges once). I've paired it with my Fisher Astronaut "Shuttle Program Commemorative" Space Pen for my own shirt pocket CY challenge, even if the official CY  challenge isn't until much later.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210208/1cd309a05b3d84456eee473c77772b6e.jpg)

Sent from my SM-J727T using Tapatalk

Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on February 08, 2021, 06:07:33 AM
The Executive packs a punch way bigger than its size.  It's been on my keychain for months, although not used during the month of January due to the 111mm Challenge. 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on February 11, 2021, 12:10:24 PM
Here's a 74mm SAK that looks suspiciously like a 58mm :facepalm:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/184659457245

eBay won't let me send a message to the seller :dunno:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: LeaF on February 11, 2021, 05:53:28 PM
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:


Classic on steroids probably? ;)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: DavZell on April 06, 2021, 03:37:54 PM
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 )

 


Grunthos, how does the knife look these days?
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Grunthos on April 06, 2021, 09:17:21 PM
Early days yet, slowly developing a patina (and a few scratches! - soft metal).
Promise I'll post a few more photos in the fullness of time  ;)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Jim the Brave on April 07, 2021, 12:44:23 AM
My Ex
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on April 07, 2021, 02:39:10 AM
Nice!!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Sir Bones on June 03, 2021, 04:03:17 PM
Just got my first 74mm…Ambassador!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Barry Rowland on June 03, 2021, 04:05:23 PM
Welcome to the club Sir Bones! :like:
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Reinier on June 03, 2021, 04:41:35 PM
Excellent :)
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Nix on June 03, 2021, 05:01:29 PM
Just got my first 74mm…Ambassador!

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! 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Gareth on June 03, 2021, 08:53:49 PM
Just got my first 74mm…Ambassador!
 

Enjoy!  Ambassador is one of my top SAKs of any size or type. 
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Sir Bones on June 04, 2021, 11:26:00 AM
Welcome to the club Sir Bones! :like:

Thanks, I appreciate that!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Sir Bones on June 04, 2021, 11:27:16 AM
Excellent :)

I think so too…
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Sir Bones on June 04, 2021, 11:34:40 AM
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!

It does really look and feel like it’s about the right size. Hits that sweet spot like the Cadet and the  84mms hit as well. The 58mm is freaking small for a man to even handle, and the 91 & 93mm with more than 2/3 layers start getting to be a bit much in the  pocket…. Definitely a sweet spot b/w 74/84mm!
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: Sir Bones on June 04, 2021, 11:36:46 AM
 

Enjoy!  Ambassador is one of my top SAKs of any size or type.

You hit the nail on the head, Gareth….
Title: Re: The Victorinox 74mm thread
Post by: psyjohn on July 09, 2023, 07:10:13 PM
Just discovered this older thread and I've had a great time looking at all the beautiful Executives and other 74s. I was hoping someone might be able to answer a question. Does anyone know approximately when the Executive was introduced by Victorinox?