Quote from: boatman422 on December 18, 2016, 06:51:02 AMhi! New to the forum but I have been lurking awhile.I came across an interesting variant of the champion I wanted to share..I replaced the original red scales with black plus scales so it has the functionality of the newer champion plus, but retains the older tools of the champion. It'll be an EDC.This one also has the hook and chisel, heard this is uncommon.Anyway, pics! Very nice! I that one! And welcome to the forums, we're mostly lurkers that finally stepped up to the member status, glad you did the same!I got a Handyman last week:(Image removed from quote.)but I am sure that I'll still carry the Champion more often because those pliers do add thickness and bulk, and that minute difference is enough for me to prefer the Cham.If only mine had black scales...
hi! New to the forum but I have been lurking awhile.I came across an interesting variant of the champion I wanted to share..I replaced the original red scales with black plus scales so it has the functionality of the newer champion plus, but retains the older tools of the champion. It'll be an EDC.This one also has the hook and chisel, heard this is uncommon.Anyway, pics!
This looks like an older Champion in pretty great condition:http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swiss-Army-Knife-Lg-91mm-24-Features-Orig-Box-Papers-Maroon-Case-VICTORINOX-/182392568321?hash=item2a7771ba01:g:gf8AAOSwnFZXW9Yp
I have received a Champion (think it's a 'C') off ebay today in pretty grotty shape, scales marked MBB (from Germany) and it came with a 4.0521.3 pouchscrew scissors, 4 fluted corkscrew and no 90 deg lock on the caplifter and no sewing eye on the awl, magnifier is glass, I put it circa 1983?(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)I thought it would be too big but sits in the hand nice, the weight would be an issue for pocket use, will try the belt pouch but reckon it will get in the way someI also got a 58mm companion also with MBB maked scales, sadly I jammed it into my palm and bent the nail file blade, also a wenger (possible) alpine backpacker
I have love for the Champion, my newest arrived today:
Quote from: FolderBeholder on February 22, 2017, 01:51:10 AMI have love for the Champion, my newest arrived today: Very nice! It's probably no accident that you have it with the box.
Definitely love for the Champion, though not as much as the Swiss Champ!I wanted a Champion but went for the re-issue version from Amazon instead of the pre-1985 SAK.No pliers like the original but mine is the Plus version with the pen and the mini-screw driver.
Very nice FoBo Love the old style with the nail file Of course with the box Great find
Beautiful box and nice Champ too Folder!!
@FolderbeholderYou certainly are scoring a nice bunch of SAK in boxes
Some great shots SG Nice one as well Ronald
(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)(Image removed from quote.)Not the best pics, but this is my old Champion