Hi, guys.I made a new box of wenger with different scales.
Thanks guys.Many knives aren't enough yet.
Quote from: Gim on June 26, 2015, 09:44:59 AMThanks guys.Many knives aren't enough yet.Hehe, they are never enough....I think that a soft touch and a evo translucent model would fit well in your display.
My last knife of the SWISSMEMORY (1.94.00.903) series
Congrats, that is totally awesome Basilio!!!!! The Motorist is one of my fav Wenger patterns!!!!
Hey, long time no post on this topic.So, here is my last purchase from Japan.Model 1.39.03.02 (known as "Motorist") with black scales and old car image (first attachment). Never saw this model before!Some time ago I had found (from Japan) the same knife in black, but without the car image (old picture already posted in the forum/wiki, second attachment).And last is the same knife with the "quattro" logo (and leather pouch). I believe this was probably a promo knife for the Audi quattro (third attachment). I'm no expert on cars, but the logo seems the same.
Just a question : where do you find Wenger "made for Japan market" ?
Hello all !Wenger is dead ? Not at all !!!In Delemont, Peter Hug (The last boss of Wenger) create a new knives manufacture with SWIZA (a prestigious clock manufacture since 1904).It's a real scoop !!!According to information of Swiss newspapers, many employees of Victorinox-Wenger Factory of Delemont leave their work to work in the new Swiza factory with Peter Hug... Victorinox does not comment...
Sad (I think) to hear Vic/Wenger employees bailed.....
Quote from: SAK Guy on October 25, 2015, 07:36:57 PMSad (I think) to hear Vic/Wenger employees bailed.....Well, I think Vic workplaces are more secure. And how many are many? That said, it's unsurprising. Being taken over by a company from the German speaking part does not sit well with many in the French speaking part (might as well be a Chinese company).
Quote from: jcfiguet on October 25, 2015, 06:53:30 PMHello all !Wenger is dead ? Not at all !!!In Delemont, Peter Hug (The last boss of Wenger) create a new knives manufacture with SWIZA (a prestigious clock manufacture since 1904).It's a real scoop !!!According to information of Swiss newspapers, many employees of Victorinox-Wenger Factory of Delemont leave their work to work in the new Swiza factory with Peter Hug... Victorinox does not comment...Swiza S(a)KsSwiza in the OBCQuote from: SAK Guy on October 25, 2015, 07:36:57 PMSad (I think) to hear Vic/Wenger employees bailed.....Well, I think Vic workplaces are more secure. And how many are many? That said, it's unsurprising. Being taken over by a company from the German speaking part does not sit well with many in the French speaking part (might as well be a Chinese company).
Quote from: Etherealicer on October 25, 2015, 07:41:39 PMQuote from: jcfiguet on October 25, 2015, 06:53:30 PMHello all !Wenger is dead ? Not at all !!!In Delemont, Peter Hug (The last boss of Wenger) create a new knives manufacture with SWIZA (a prestigious clock manufacture since 1904).It's a real scoop !!!According to information of Swiss newspapers, many employees of Victorinox-Wenger Factory of Delemont leave their work to work in the new Swiza factory with Peter Hug... Victorinox does not comment...Swiza S(a)KsSwiza in the OBCQuote from: SAK Guy on October 25, 2015, 07:36:57 PMSad (I think) to hear Vic/Wenger employees bailed.....Well, I think Vic workplaces are more secure. And how many are many? That said, it's unsurprising. Being taken over by a company from the German speaking part does not sit well with many in the French speaking part (might as well be a Chinese company).How many are many ? LOL I don't know exactly but Peter has surrounded himself with some of his former staff, as Mrs Rebecca Käslin (communication manager of Wenger) now vice president communication and I suppose lot of former wenger people who never accept the end of the "Wenger spirit of innovation".I don't believe it's a problem of French speaking or German speaking. Swiss people can work together without problem and it was the case for Wenger and Victorinox between 2005 and 2013. The problem is when Father Elsener bought Wenger in 2005, he promised to preserve the brand and the production of Wenger, but his son didn't respect this promise in 2013.Swiss people can forgive lot of things but never a promise not respected.
...Being Swiss and having friends in Delemont, I think it is at least parts Röstigraben (imaginary line between French and German speaking Switzerland).
Quote from: Etherealicer on October 25, 2015, 08:44:24 PM...Being Swiss and having friends in Delemont, I think it is at least parts Röstigraben (imaginary line between French and German speaking Switzerland).Ach ! The röstigraben !!! Yes of course ! So swiss LOL !But I'm not sure it's the only reason.Wenger is still strong but for watches, backpacks... Not for Wenger knives production. I visited the Wenger factory in December 2013... All employees were very sad. the Wenger brand was like a flag for them, they had shared so many woes and joys together... It was like a defeated army, a tragedy. And it was also a tragedy for collectors of Wenger knives !Wenger Factory in December 2013 and August 2014...(Image removed from quote.)
Quote from: jcfiguet on October 25, 2015, 09:44:06 PMQuote from: Etherealicer on October 25, 2015, 08:44:24 PM...Being Swiss and having friends in Delemont, I think it is at least parts Röstigraben (imaginary line between French and German speaking Switzerland).Ach ! The röstigraben !!! Yes of course ! So swiss LOL !But I'm not sure it's the only reason.Wenger is still strong but for watches, backpacks... Not for Wenger knives production. I visited the Wenger factory in December 2013... All employees were very sad. the Wenger brand was like a flag for them, they had shared so many woes and joys together... It was like a defeated army, a tragedy. And it was also a tragedy for collectors of Wenger knives !Wenger Factory in December 2013 and August 2014...(Image removed from quote.)Kinda my point...Wenger goes bankrup, Vic takes over and gives Wenger and its employees an extremely sweet deal... still everybody is complaining
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