OLD SAK SOLDIER

M.TEX · **on:** June 11, 2007, 08:22:24 PM

well why not have a Thread here for the REAL Elsener SAK Soldier Model
( Oh and new one's too )

How Old is your OLDEST SAK Soldier ( or not )

I have many old soldiers and some other HARD to find ANTIQUE models
I will get the pictures soon but let's see what is out there..
As far Soldier I think my oldest one must be from the 1930's ...

M.TEX

Viper · **Reply #1 on:** June 12, 2007, 02:03:34 AM

My oldest Soldier is.....

2 YEARS OLD!

Amazing, huh?

Trying to get my hands on an old one though...

J-sews · **Reply #2 on:** June 12, 2007, 05:34:06 AM

I'm probably going to annoy someone by posting this, but....

There is a 1934 model on eBay right now HERE.

Viper · **Reply #3 on:** June 12, 2007, 06:31:07 AM

One time on eBay I saw a set of three from different times in the 30s and 40s.

prime77 · **Reply #4 on:** June 12, 2007, 07:58:08 AM

I have one from 1932. The back springs still snap as if it were made yesterday.

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #5 on:** June 12, 2007, 10:38:35 AM

More piccy please, although i don,t have any really old soldiers, I,d love to get some

I,d love it if vic and wenger did a heritage or retro model of there first saks to appeal to all us sak fans ;D

M.TEX · **Reply #6 on:** June 12, 2007, 08:25:13 PM

Ummm It's looking good guys...

Ok sorry but I can't take any picture now because my camera ain't home.
As soon I get it back I will post some Pic's. BTW many pic's

I know some guys here will ask me where I got it and if I want to sell...

Well , maybe . is just a metter of asking

$$$$$ hehehe

I don't want to turn this in Buy, sell , trade but I can say send me a PM

for personal questions.. I hope we have a good time here just like the

Multitool Pic thread....

Hang tight pic's comming soon

M.TEX

prime77 · **Reply #7 on:** June 12, 2007, 09:01:19 PM

Quote from: micky d on June 12, 2007, 10:38:35 AM

More piccy please

1932 Wenger and 1996 Vic

felinevet · **Reply #8 on:** June 12, 2007, 10:26:06 PM

I have a '23 Soldier.

J-sews · **Reply #9 on:** June 12, 2007, 11:21:31 PM

1923! Wow, when did they start making them?

M.TEX · **Reply #10 on:** June 13, 2007, 05:52:58 PM

OK as far as I know the official date was 1891.

I almost got ( couple times on Ebay ) but the price was Wayyyyyyy toooo Much

for my poor pockets....Ummm maybe on day I will be able to buy one.....

I have a Friend the got one as a Gift from MR. Elsener and I had a chance to

hold one . Ohhh I couldn't let go..... :grin:

Just think about it , a REAL soldier SAK 1891 ! Wow

Viper · **Reply #11 on:** June 13, 2007, 08:33:30 PM

Victorinox- 1891
Wenger- 1893

I believe.

J-sews · **Reply #12 on:** June 14, 2007, 12:19:02 AM

Quote from: Viper on June 13, 2007, 08:33:30 PM

Victorinox- 1891
Wenger- 1893

I believe.

And are those original Soldiers from back then actually stamped with those dates?

felinevet · **Reply #13 on:** June 14, 2007, 05:29:27 PM

I can't find the definitive answer on that but my guess is that they were NOT dated at that time. Just a guess.

Swiss Man · **Reply #14 on:** June 18, 2007, 10:44:54 PM

My oldest Soldier is a 1945 Wenger. Again thanks Tim.

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** June 23, 2007, 08:31:27 PM

I've got a '44 Soldier and it's solid as a rock. In fact, as hard as it is to believe, it puts current model Vics to shame...

Def

M.TEX · **Reply #16 on:** June 23, 2007, 11:21:21 PM

yeah I wish I can upload some pictures but I need to buy another SD card..
the one in the camera is FULL and my with don't want to delet the pictures...
she want to PRINT them out .......so Just wait guys and Im sure you guys are going to enjoy my pictures...some RARE STUFF INDEED.
Anybody with more pics ?

M.TEX · **Reply #17 on:** July 01, 2007, 04:35:51 AM

Sorry for the BAD pic but I do not have a good set up...this knife has a Bright light Emerald green look but the pic doesn't show. and the blades are very shiny!
also has tooth pick ( looks Sterling silver to me )

Many more pics to come as soon I find out how to post ALL at one time...

Help me please.

M.TEX · **Reply #18 on:** July 01, 2007, 04:45:11 AM

Elsener Straight RAZOR with original BOX (?) I know the box is from the early 1900's but ian't marked Elsener or Victoria....

Two Blade Victoria.

and also another 2 blade old style.

M.TEX · **Reply #19 on:** July 01, 2007, 05:03:59 AM

Well I also have lots of SOLDIERS and many in MINT condition 40, 41, 43
I should have about 40 + years ( dates ) my last one was 2000.
I have to buy some more....( old and new )

I have some other knife that I don't know if it was made in Germany or
Swiss....
I will post in some other thread.
I need to see mote pic...come on guys...

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #20 on:** July 01, 2007, 02:06:25 PM

Awesome collection there mate, i,m truely envious

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #21 on:** July 01, 2007, 02:20:25 PM

You need to buy more Soldiers?

http://felinevet.sosakonline.com/index.php?keyword=soldier&Search=Search&Itemid=1&option=com_phpshop&page=shop.browse

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Seriously, I'll try to get some time today and post some pics of mine.

Def

mcniac · **Reply #22 on:** July 02, 2007, 06:29:37 PM

i have a really nice 1950 wenger that is amazing, i carry t from time to time, and as def said, it makes thre new ones look like toys

Esteban

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #23 on:** July 02, 2007, 07:16:54 PM

Here's some comparison shots- I like to call this "50 Years of Progress." I hope you guys like them too.

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #24 on:** July 02, 2007, 07:17:56 PM

Screwdrivers- old Soldiers didn't have cap lifters. They were tougher back then and probably opened the bottles with their teeth!

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #25 on:** July 02, 2007, 07:18:55 PM

Can openers- you can bet in the old days cans just popped open when they saw that curved blade coming at them!

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #26 on:** July 02, 2007, 07:20:34 PM

Awl you need is love... and who couldn't love an old Soldier like this one?

You can see how much more compact the modern version is.

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #27 on:** July 02, 2007, 07:21:24 PM

The old and the new side by side.

Def

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #28 on:** July 02, 2007, 07:26:25 PM

Lastly, here's the reason why I called it "50 Years of Progress." Unless I have made a grave miscalculation, 1944 and 1994 are roughly about 50 years apart.

Give or take a year!

Def

mcniac · **Reply #29 on:** July 02, 2007, 08:10:37 PM

here you can see some pics from my loved wenger 1950 (thanxs Roger!)

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