The Victorinox 74mm thread

ICanFixThat · **Reply #150 on:** February 10, 2014, 11:46:59 PM

Looks like the New Year was a good time for Cheese!

enki_ck · **Reply #151 on:** February 11, 2014, 12:00:51 AM

Forgot to add this one in here.

microbe · **Reply #152 on:** June 20, 2014, 08:20:30 PM

Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.
I think it is a 74mm Executive, but I'm not sure? Identification anyone?

bmot · **Reply #153 on:** June 20, 2014, 09:58:52 PM

Quote from: microbe on June 20, 2014, 08:20:30 PM

Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.
I think it is a 74mm Executive, but I'm not sure? Identification anyone?

Yepp, and SAKWiki actually lists it under the variations:

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A smooth Alox scaled version was often used for advertising (Premium sales), but was available without promotions as well. Early models were available with a shackle rather than a keyring.

enki_ck · **Reply #154 on:** June 20, 2014, 09:58:57 PM

Quote from: microbe on June 20, 2014, 08:20:30 PM

Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.
I think it is a 74mm Executive, but I'm not sure? Identification anyone?
(Image removed from quote.)

I was watching that one but decided not to bid in last few minutes.

Good price too.

I think we simply call it the smooth alox Executive. They were almost always used as advertisment SAKs.

Reinier · **Reply #155 on:** June 20, 2014, 10:02:23 PM

That's a nice one. I would call it an alox Executive, but judging from the single leaf scissors spring it probably dates back to when these knives had model numbers instead of names.

archerwin · **Reply #156 on:** June 21, 2014, 11:58:33 PM

We're watching the same thing

decided not to bid on it too. It would have been different if it didn't have an advertising print

Good win none the less!

Most probably 1970's as mentioned above. Saw it in the catalogs posted in sakwiki.

archerwinsak.blogspot.com.au

archerwin · **Reply #157 on:** June 22, 2014, 02:17:03 AM

I have a contribution for this thread. A 1970s Ambassador. The 74mm line has its appeal

One of my Alox Money Clips

archerwinsak.blogspot.com.au

enki_ck · **Reply #158 on:** June 22, 2014, 04:38:03 AM

Quote from: archerwin on June 21, 2014, 11:58:33 PM

... It would have been different if it didn't have an advertising print

....

You'll have a hard time finding one without print. Alcan is the most often seen one in black.

archerwin · **Reply #159 on:** June 22, 2014, 04:43:33 AM

Quote from: enki_ck on June 22, 2014, 04:38:03 AM

You'll have a hard time finding one without print. Alcan is the most often seen one in black.

Ah ok. So most of the Black smooth Alox Executives have advertising on them? Interesting information. Thanks!

archerwinsak.blogspot.com.au

EGNARO · **Reply #160 on:** July 03, 2014, 12:13:26 PM

I have 2 Directors. Different pattern stainless steel. Does anyone know how many different patterns there are?

enki_ck · **Reply #161 on:** July 03, 2014, 12:46:25 PM

Nice ones.

I don't know why my first thought was 6 patterns.

The second identifier on the wiki has design 9 next to it so that would mean at least 9 patterns.

I think we had them all listed somewhere, I'll try searching for them when I'm on the computer.

enki_ck · **Reply #162 on:** July 03, 2014, 02:14:59 PM

Found it, and it appears that my first thought was correct. 6 patterns.

(why to I remember these things?

)

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,45279.msg734354.html#msg734354

EGNARO · **Reply #163 on:** July 03, 2014, 02:46:27 PM

Thanks very much for the information. I'll have to keep looking for more patterns. Although they are becoming hard to find at all my usual vendors in SA.

Reinier · **Reply #164 on:** July 03, 2014, 05:34:39 PM

I think there may be a few more than six, but those may have only been used on promotional knives.

philodemus · **Reply #165 on:** July 03, 2014, 07:37:11 PM

I hope you don't mind these photos here, but I didn't want to create a new thread for 75mm knives.

Victorinox Beginner old cross (Elinox stamp) and Student (Victoria stamp)

microbe · **Reply #166 on:** July 03, 2014, 08:10:16 PM

Quote from: enki_ck on June 20, 2014, 09:58:57 PM

Quote from: microbe on June 20, 2014, 08:20:30 PM
Just won an auction for an unidentified 75mm Victoria knife.
I think it is a 74mm Executive, but I'm not sure? Identification anyone?
(Image removed from quote.)
I was watching that one but decided not to bid in last few minutes. Good price too.

I think we simply call it the smooth alox Executive. They were almost always used as advertisment SAKs.

Thanks for the info guys

I was actually outbid, but the winner retracted his bid, and I ended up with it anyway. It was a good deal indeed. Still in the mail though...

Go Belgium Red Devils!

jaydar · **Reply #167 on:** July 03, 2014, 11:31:58 PM

Quote from: philodemus on July 03, 2014, 07:37:11 PM

I hope you don't mind these photos here, but I didn't want to create a new thread for 75mm knives.

Victorinox Beginner old cross (Elinox stamp) and Student (Victoria stamp)

(Image removed from quote.)

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Fantasic little knives 75mm is my favorite size

ok I am a little odd

sawman · **Reply #168 on:** July 04, 2014, 06:30:04 PM

Quote from: Reinier on February 10, 2014, 11:36:12 PM

And another one

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Not a fan of 74mm but that's pretty cool.

Reinier · **Reply #169 on:** July 04, 2014, 10:07:39 PM

Thanks

microbe · **Reply #170 on:** July 05, 2014, 03:57:47 PM

Anyone can put a date on this one?

philodemus · **Reply #171 on:** July 06, 2014, 05:47:26 AM

Picked up this Executive recently. Can anyone identify the advertising logo?

Glofindel · **Reply #172 on:** July 06, 2014, 08:03:09 AM

no idea but it is cool.

Reinier · **Reply #173 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:45:57 PM

Updated group pic

archerwin · **Reply #174 on:** July 17, 2014, 01:32:12 AM

I got a new addition to my 74mm collection - Escort with the old long nail file. I've researched the company - RHG Electronics Laboratory, Inc. a bit and a short history can be read in my blog.

http://archerwinsak.blogspot.com.au/