Fantastic piece. I was bidding on it as well and I was secretly hoping nobody had noticed the auction But knowing it's 100mm makes it even more special.
Very nice score, I like the inclusion of the file on the hoof pick, relates to the file on the hook on the current Compact and similar. And it having aluminium scales is a nice touch too. The catalog pictures shows a bail, were there two versions of it or was the bail not included after all? It doesn't seem to have had it in your case.
The rare 100mm factor is interesting, maybe deserves it's own chapter in your book if not the cover.
Just curious, tempted to carry it at all?
The catalog pictures shows a bail, were there two versions of it or was the bail not included after all? It doesn't seem to have had it in your case.
Officer's and Sport Knifewith shield (Swiss Coat of Arms)Protected by Law (patented)-No. 205 With ShieldPrice without bail - Fr 5.65 per piece-"--- with - - -"-- --"- 6.00 -"----"---This shield is available on allOfficer's knives with fiber scales(except small 8 cm models)Will be installed. Additional price per model, per piece: Fr .35
That's the best SAK I've seen in a long time. Congratulations !!!
I saw this auction ongoing, and am very glad it went into a good home in the end whom really know how to appreciate this piece. Please do expand more on this knife and pre-30s pieces in your book, and am very much looking forward to the book.