Wenger with clear scales?

papercut · **on:** December 23, 2013, 05:28:08 PM

I picked up this traveller type Wener a few days ago on account of never really seeing one like it. Does anyone have any insight on Wenger transparent clear colorless scales?

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basilio · **Reply #1 on:** December 23, 2013, 06:32:28 PM

I have one like yours, and all the models I saw were Traveller's.
However, I don't have a specific catalog number for this configuration.
The clear scales are still available for sale
http://www.swiss-knife.com/en/wenger-handles-17.html
Also have a look at this topic here
http://forum.multitool.org/swiss-forum/i-just-got-this-odd-looking-wenger/msg298270/#msg298270

Fattsgalore · **Reply #2 on:** December 23, 2013, 08:04:13 PM

I don't believe them to be super rare. I've seen my fair share on Ebay.
Most were the 65mm though.

Wish Victorinox would do some clear scales. Pretty much Silver Techs without the layer of paint, they could call them "Crystal" scales... I'd buy.

ColoSwiss · **Reply #3 on:** December 24, 2013, 12:13:11 AM

I have a clear-handled Basic 9, a Forester without toothpick & tweezers, and with a printed shield. (# 109012.1) The one shown above has tweezers and an inlaid shield, so they apparently made different versions.

Also have a number of other Basic 9s in translucent colors.