Victorinox Space Shuttle

stressmaster5000 · **on:** May 09, 2009, 09:44:10 PM

Hard to tell for sure but this does look like an original Space Shuttle Victorinox.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Scarce-Swiss-Army-Knife-Embossed-w-Space-Shuttle-Logo_W0QQitemZ150343685935QQihZ005QQcategoryZ63801QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

There is another one that looks like it may be the VSAKCS model instead.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=330327779619

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2009, 11:54:56 PM

By the way, if you were a member of the VSAKCS you could buy the 2006 club knife with a Space Shuttle on it. It was just like a Fieldmaster but with a metal saw instead of the wood saw. It ran around $30-$45 depending on when you bought it. Comes new in a nice tin presentation box/case. You might check with the president to see if there are any left. There were only a few left when I got mine. Membership is only $25 per year for US addresses. Just a thought.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2009, 03:09:37 AM

I bought the one in the second link. Man, I thought it was the real deal!

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2009, 03:14:34 AM

Is it the VSAKCS model as I figured it was? Sorry if you were misled. I bought 2 of the VSAKCS models NIB in the metal tin presentation boxes for $30 each including S&H. They are quite stunning knives. I plan on giving one away as a gift to a nephew.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2009, 03:16:05 AM

Quote from: stressmaster5000 on May 14, 2009, 03:14:34 AM

Is it the VSAKCS model as I figured it was? Sorry if you were misled. I bought 2 of the VSAKCS models NIB in the metal tin presentation boxes for $30 each including S&H. They are quite stunning knives. I plan on giving one away as a gift to a nephew.

I haven't received it yet, maybe I'll get lucky!

Thanks for the info...

Gadget Guy · **Reply #5 on:** May 16, 2009, 10:09:01 PM

I just received mine and it looks like the real deal. Can anyone tell me for sure? Mine has a wood saw and all of the Master craftsman tools. Please tell me I got lucky.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #6 on:** May 16, 2009, 10:56:05 PM

Here is a picture of mine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2009, 12:45:39 AM

Anyone?

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2009, 12:47:30 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 17, 2009, 12:45:39 AM

Anyone?

I gotta say with the old style fine screwdriver on the bottom it does look like it might be genuine. The fine screwdriver changed shape and yours has the older look.

Gadget Guy · **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2009, 12:51:41 AM

Quote from: stressmaster5000 on May 17, 2009, 12:47:30 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 17, 2009, 12:45:39 AM
Anyone?
I gotta say with the old style fine screwdriver on the bottom it does look like it might be genuine. The fine screwdriver changed shape and yours has the older look.

Mine also has an unusual phillips screwdriver. It has a small slot in it. I have no idea what that's for?

Thanks for the help!

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2009, 12:55:54 AM

The original reason for the slot goes way back to when there were more tin cans of meat products with a wind off strip of metal to open them and sometimes the keys that were attached to do that job were lost or broken.

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2009, 01:00:17 AM

Here is a drawing of an older pre 1991 model and a newer post 1991 model Space Shuttle. The main differences being the addition of the new hook to the back side of the scissors and a newer style fine screwdriver as well as a new tool, the chisel.

Neil · **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2009, 01:17:33 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 16, 2009, 10:56:05 PM

Here is a picture of mine. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Very nice. Same configuration as mine

Neil

Gadget Guy · **Reply #13 on:** May 17, 2009, 01:45:38 AM

Quote from: stressmaster5000 on May 17, 2009, 12:55:54 AM

The original reason for the slot goes way back to when there were more tin cans of meat products with a wind off strip of metal to open them and sometimes the keys that were attached to do that job were lost or broken.

Now that is too cool! Is mine the old or new one?

Leatherman123 · **Reply #14 on:** May 17, 2009, 01:49:27 AM

It looks to me as if your SAK has the new style file for some reason. Am I wrong?

I'm Still Bison · **Reply #15 on:** May 17, 2009, 04:22:16 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 17, 2009, 01:45:38 AM

Quote from: stressmaster5000 on May 17, 2009, 12:55:54 AM
The original reason for the slot goes way back to when there were more tin cans of meat products with a wind off strip of metal to open them and sometimes the keys that were attached to do that job were lost or broken.

Now that is too cool! Is mine the old or new one?

Lucky devil! I've wanted a SAK with a Spam key Phillips for years.How long were they in production....Spam key Phillips,that is?

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #16 on:** May 17, 2009, 04:34:25 AM

Not real sure when and IF they have stopped making the slotted Phillips screwdriver. I have seen newer ones made in the 1990's so there should be plenty of them, you would just have to look.

Neil · **Reply #17 on:** May 17, 2009, 11:26:57 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 17, 2009, 01:45:38 AM

Quote from: stressmaster5000 on May 17, 2009, 12:55:54 AM
The original reason for the slot goes way back to when there were more tin cans of meat products with a wind off strip of metal to open them and sometimes the keys that were attached to do that job were lost or broken.

Now that is too cool! Is mine the old or new one?

Old one, you did good

Neil

Gadget Guy · **Reply #18 on:** May 19, 2009, 11:40:18 PM

Quote from: Neil on May 17, 2009, 11:26:57 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 17, 2009, 01:45:38 AM
Quote from: stressmaster5000 on May 17, 2009, 12:55:54 AM
The original reason for the slot goes way back to when there were more tin cans of meat products with a wind off strip of metal to open them and sometimes the keys that were attached to do that job were lost or broken.

Now that is too cool! Is mine the old or new one?

Old one, you did good

Neil

Thanks Neil!

Let me get this straight... I got the real deal in super nice condition for $36!!!

Neil · **Reply #19 on:** May 19, 2009, 11:52:10 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 19, 2009, 11:40:18 PM

Quote from: Neil on May 17, 2009, 11:26:57 AM
Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 17, 2009, 01:45:38 AM
Quote from: stressmaster5000 on May 17, 2009, 12:55:54 AM
The original reason for the slot goes way back to when there were more tin cans of meat products with a wind off strip of metal to open them and sometimes the keys that were attached to do that job were lost or broken.

Now that is too cool! Is mine the old or new one?

Old one, you did good

Neil

Thanks Neil! Let me get this straight... I got the real deal in super nice condition for $36!!!

Do not rub it in

Good for you

Gadget Guy · **Reply #20 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:28:10 AM

Quote from: Neil on May 19, 2009, 11:52:10 PM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 19, 2009, 11:40:18 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 17, 2009, 11:26:57 AM
Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 17, 2009, 01:45:38 AM
Quote from: stressmaster5000 on May 17, 2009, 12:55:54 AM
The original reason for the slot goes way back to when there were more tin cans of meat products with a wind off strip of metal to open them and sometimes the keys that were attached to do that job were lost or broken.

Now that is too cool! Is mine the old or new one?

Old one, you did good

Neil

Thanks Neil! Let me get this straight... I got the real deal in super nice condition for $36!!!

Do not rub it in

Good for you

Not trying to rub it in at all, just amazed at my luck on this one.

That Vic has been on the very top of my want list for some time now.

Neil · **Reply #21 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:34:05 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 20, 2009, 12:28:10 AM

Not trying to rub it in at all, just amazed at my luck on this one. That Vic has been on the very top of my want list for some time now.

I know you're not

But please assume you've hurt my feelings and must now locate a really cheap Astronaut (you now inlay, engraving and all) for me

Gadget Guy · **Reply #22 on:** May 20, 2009, 12:35:02 AM

Quote from: Neil on May 20, 2009, 12:34:05 AM

Quote from: Gadget Guy on May 20, 2009, 12:28:10 AM

Not trying to rub it in at all, just amazed at my luck on this one. That Vic has been on the very top of my want list for some time now.

I know you're not But please assume you've hurt my feelings and must now locate a really cheap Astronaut (you now inlay, engraving and all) for me

LOL!!! Will do....

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