What's your latest SAK?

[Marius]

Midshipman with brass liners and unpolished tools (interesting detail: the marlinspike tip is sharpened to a needle point, does not look maybe in photos but the tip is very sharp) and another Pioneer with brass liners and same kind of old style tools:

[marcel.reijerse]

Received a hardly used Vic Swiss Champ and a hardly used Wenger Champ.

[ColoSwiss]

From Italy - One-Hand Forester w/ beli wood handles.

[Marius]

From Italy - One-Hand Forester w/ beli wood handles.

Nice one. I was eyeballing these myself but haven't decided yet.. Do you know what kind of wood is this exactly and how does it feel compared with other wooden handled Victorinox and Wenger SAKs that you own?

 

[ColoSwiss]

From Italy - One-Hand Forester w/ beli wood handles.

Nice one. I was eyeballing these myself but haven't decided yet.. Do you know what kind of wood is this exactly and how does it feel compared with other wooden handled Victorinox and Wenger SAKs that you own?

 

They have two different woods; noce or nut, which is walnut; and beli, a tropical hardwood I hadn't heard of before. I have several walnut-handled knives, so went with the beli. It's a light-colored wood similar in appearance to oak. Also has a nice feel to it, though I'm not sure how to describe it. Very pleased with my choice.

http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods/beli/

There are several different models available.

http://stores.ebay.com/coltelleriabiolcati-it/_i.html?_nkw=beli&submit=Search&_sid=112738721

[Marius]

They have two different woods; noce or nut, which is walnut; and beli, a tropical hardwood I hadn't heard of before. I have several walnut-handled knives, so went with the beli. It's a light-colored wood similar in appearance to oak. Also has a nice feel to it, though I'm not sure how to describe it. Very pleased with my choice.
http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods/beli/

Thanks. Interesting.. How are the exterior liners, the thin (like on the 2012 Damascus Trekker) or thick version (like on the 2011 Damascus Climber or the Sentinels), if you can tell? Is there any flexing of the scales if the knife handle is squeezed? I am assuming the wood scales are the standard nylon and DD thickness, so quite thin - am I wrong?

[ColoSwiss]

They have two different woods; noce or nut, which is walnut; and beli, a tropical hardwood I hadn't heard of before. I have several walnut-handled knives, so went with the beli. It's a light-colored wood similar in appearance to oak. Also has a nice feel to it, though I'm not sure how to describe it. Very pleased with my choice.
http://www.wood-database.com/lumber-identification/hardwoods/beli/

Thanks. Interesting.. How are the exterior liners, the thin (like on the 2012 Damascus Trekker) or thick version (like on the 2011 Damascus Climber or the Sentinels), if you can tell? Is there any flexing of the scales if the knife handle is squeezed? I am assuming the wood scales are the standard nylon and DD thickness, so quite thin - am I wrong?

The beli appears to be similar to the thickness of the walnut on the OH Damascus Trekker. there's not a lot of flexing on either one.

[Marius]

Thanks. From the photos it appears that the Beli has one (of the two) exterior liner thicker, like the Soldier for example. Wonder why did Victorinox choose both exterior liners to be the thin version on the expensive LE 2012 Trekker instead of going the opposite way and using both exterior liners the thicker variant (like they did on the LE 2011 Climber, but maybe there there was no choice due to be Ebony scales).

Regardless, looks very nice and is reassuring to hear that the handles are sufficiently solid as they are.

 

[Steinar]

Midshipman with brass liners and unpolished tools (interesting detail: the marlinspike tip is sharpened to a needle point, does not look maybe in photos but the tip is very sharp) and another Pioneer with brass liners and same kind of old style tools:

The marlinspike is descended from a sacking needle. I still think sacking needle is a far better term, as it IMHO makes a poor marlinspike. I don't think Vic changed the tool when they started calling it a marlinspike. A good marlinspike is rounded, it hasn't got that sharp 90 degree edge along the side that one has. It can be used as a marlinspike, but it will be rather annoying.

[Marius]

The marlinspike is descended from a sacking needle. I still think sacking needle is a far better term, as it IMHO makes a poor marlinspike. I don't think Vic changed the tool when they started calling it a marlinspike. A good marlinspike is rounded, it hasn't got that sharp 90 degree edge along the side that one has. It can be used as a marlinspike, but it will be rather annoying.

That's exactly the reason I mentioned that it is sharpened - because I think this detail shows the transition from the sacking needle tool from the older 70s SAKs.

Personally I don't really care how the tool is called. That the tool is a compromise I think that's known, same can be told about most tools on a SAK.

I think the change from the mundane farming to the more appealing marine name term happened because of marketing reasons.

Anyway, I like the tool even if I am not using it as intended, either as a sacking (or sail) needle or some small marlinspike.

[Steinar]

Anyway, I like the tool even if I am not using it as intended, either as a sacking needle or some small marlinspike.

No objections from me there. 

I only have a single alox with marlinspike, so I didn't know they had such a noticeable development.

[marcel.reijerse]

Just received my second Victorinox DAK KL88 (not my birthyear btw) in excellent condition. I love these models with their sturdier, unpolished can and bottle openers.

[lowtech]

So it´s common that the DAKs have unpolished tools? I bought one and wondered if it was that way "in those days" or if this knife slipped teh polishing.

It´s a KL 90 btw.

[rmagralha]

I can say with proud (as was not easy to find or cheap to buy), that I´m an owner of the complete Battle series with the display!!! Arrived today from Germany in mint conditions. 

It was in my Christmas list from the other thread!   

[Reinier]

I can say with proud (as was not easy to find or cheap to buy), that I´m an owner of the complete Battle series with the display!!! Arrived today from Germany in mint conditions. 

It was in my Christmas list from the other thread!   

Very cool! I read about it in that other thread

My latest is this gold plated Ambassador:



There is some damage on the back scale but other than that it's great. And it came with a Mountaineer, a Rally and a Classic (all virtually unused) at a very very very good price. A steal

[marcel.reijerse]

So it´s common that the DAKs have unpolished tools? I bought one and wondered if it was that way "in those days" or if this knife slipped teh polishing.

It´s a KL 90 btw.

AFAIK they're supposed to be like that, and not just the DAK but other soldier versions as well.

[rmagralha]

I can say with proud (as was not easy to find or cheap to buy), that I´m an owner of the complete Battle series with the display!!! Arrived today from Germany in mint conditions. 

It was in my Christmas list from the other thread!   

Very cool! I read about it in that other thread

My latest is this gold plated Ambassador:

(Image removed from quote.)

There is some damage on the back scale but other than that it's great. And it came with a Mountaineer, a Rally and a Classic (all virtually unused) at a very very very good price. A steal

Beautiful Reinier! 

[rmagralha]

Midshipman with brass liners and unpolished tools (interesting detail: the marlinspike tip is sharpened to a needle point, does not look maybe in photos but the tip is very sharp) and another Pioneer with brass liners and same kind of old style tools:

Very cool Marius! Congratulations!

[nsa-x-file]

I can say with proud (as was not easy to find or cheap to buy), that I´m an owner of the complete Battle series with the display!!! Arrived today from Germany in mint conditions. 

It was in my Christmas list from the other thread!   

Very cool! I read about it in that other thread

My latest is this gold plated Ambassador:

(Image removed from quote.)

There is some damage on the back scale but other than that it's great. And it came with a Mountaineer, a Rally and a Classic (all virtually unused) at a very very very good price. A steal

Really love that.
Just when I thought my wanted list was getting smaller. 

 

[nsa-x-file]

Midshipman with brass liners and unpolished tools (interesting detail: the marlinspike tip is sharpened to a needle point, does not look maybe in photos but the tip is very sharp) and another Pioneer with brass liners and same kind of old style tools:

Very nice find. 
That's one of the few alox I still need to find. 

[captain spaulding]

I should have a old cross electrician and a white deluxe tinker waiting for me when i get home.   

[WiSAKfan]

my first mate come in today!

[tattoosteve99]

Sadly no SAKs incoming lately. But a classic managed to cross my doorstep from the Christmas pool. Other than that nothing, nada, zip

[crackout]

Got a MyFirst with saw today. Eagerly waiting for my 84mm Golfer to arrive to start the new build.

[KDX]

I just bought a 'gently used' Deluxe Tinker on ebay. I might sell my Camper. What would it be worth?

[MARIOS7319]

I can say with proud (as was not easy to find or cheap to buy), that I´m an owner of the complete Battle series with the display!!! Arrived today from Germany in mint conditions. 

It was in my Christmas list from the other thread!   

Photos please! 

[colt 1911]

[cargobrian]

I have a new Trekker on the way.

[kirk13]

Strong ale+Amazon=Recruit!

Really surprised just how nice this little SAK is

[cargobrian]

Also received a nice SAK Soldier via the Christmas pool thanks to Tattoo Steve.


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