My 20+ year old SwissChamp SOS

dks · **on:** April 26, 2015, 01:45:12 PM

This was bought in the early 90s and was played with a bit, and, was basically lost for about 20 years.
I found it and here are some pictures for you to enjoy.
It comes with all the SOS kit's tools still inside, practically unused.
Fluted corkscrew, plus scales, old style file and lens and no hook- as it was made at the time

Mr. Whippy · **Reply #1 on:** April 26, 2015, 01:56:44 PM

Very cool!

Now we need the back story. How was it lost and where did you find it?

SAK Guy · **Reply #2 on:** April 26, 2015, 02:40:27 PM

Quote from: Mr. Whippy on April 26, 2015, 01:56:44 PM

Very cool!

Now we need the back story. How was it lost and where did you find it?

+1 Spill it!

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #3 on:** April 26, 2015, 03:07:21 PM

I always wanted one

dks · **Reply #4 on:** April 26, 2015, 03:16:32 PM

It was just somewhere in the house but I did not know where until I was told that there were some more knives etc. in a drawer....

I am still missing quite a few knives; some have been missing for 30 years....

Not a very exciting story

I got the swisschamp for the equivalent of 100 euros/dollars at the time....

Aloha · **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2015, 03:21:56 PM

How large is this house you speak of?

dks · **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2015, 03:28:03 PM

Aloha · **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2015, 03:31:11 PM

I posted the one I have as well mine also came with an old Swisschamp tho not as old as yours. Here it is

dks · **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2015, 04:01:05 PM

Nice

I think I have the box too, somewhere.....

Aloha · **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2015, 04:02:26 PM

Quote from: dks on April 26, 2015, 04:01:05 PM

Nice

I think I have the box too, somewhere.....

Now leave it out on the counter this time and do not put it in any drawers.

dks · **Reply #10 on:** April 26, 2015, 04:10:12 PM

toolguy · **Reply #11 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:22:41 PM

Quote from: Aloha007 on April 26, 2015, 03:31:11 PM

I posted the one I have as well mine also came with an old Swisschamp tho not as old as yours. Here it is

I believe your SOS is older than DKS's.It has the older pouch that mine has and I purchased it in 1989 for the princely sum of $89.95.

The back of the pouch has 4.0567 stamped on it.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52731.msg900674.html#msg900674

derekmac · **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2015, 07:17:41 PM

Damnit! This for some reason is REALLY making me want one of these!!

I just looked at the pics again. I NEED ONE!!!!

dks · **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2015, 08:35:17 PM

It's the type of gadget that makes all your mates envy

SAK Guy · **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2015, 10:09:52 PM

Quote from: derekmac on April 28, 2015, 07:17:41 PM

Damnit! This for some reason is REALLY making me want one of these!!

I just looked at the pics again. I NEED ONE!!!!

Almost the exact words I just uttered....

Weasel · **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2015, 10:12:27 PM

I bet that made your day finding a treasure like that after all those years

dks · **Reply #16 on:** April 29, 2015, 07:14:58 AM

Yes and I was also thinking why I spent all my money, at the time, on something I had no real use for.....

MadPlumbarian · **Reply #17 on:** April 29, 2015, 01:26:45 PM

Wow, I can only imagine the rush you got when you found it, I lost my sak in the woods and found it in a year by accident, but to find something after 20+ years, wow..
JR

Simplon · **Reply #18 on:** May 08, 2015, 03:43:14 PM

Quote from: toolguy on April 26, 2015, 08:22:41 PM

Quote from: Aloha007 on April 26, 2015, 03:31:11 PM
I posted the one I have as well mine also came with an old Swisschamp tho not as old as yours. Here it is

I believe your SOS is older than DKS's.It has the older pouch that mine has and I purchased it in 1989 for the princely sum of $89.95.

The back of the pouch has 4.0567 stamped on it.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52731.msg900674.html#msg900674

I have one which I purchased in the mid eighties. The pouch has fallen apart and the knife is now carried in a modern pouch without the pockets for the honing bar and compass,

magentus · **Reply #19 on:** May 08, 2015, 03:46:28 PM

Quote from: Simplon on May 08, 2015, 03:43:14 PM

Quote from: toolguy on April 26, 2015, 08:22:41 PM
Quote from: Aloha007 on April 26, 2015, 03:31:11 PM
I posted the one I have as well mine also came with an old Swisschamp tho not as old as yours. Here it is

I believe your SOS is older than DKS's.It has the older pouch that mine has and I purchased it in 1989 for the princely sum of $89.95.

The back of the pouch has 4.0567 stamped on it.

http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,52731.msg900674.html#msg900674

I have one which I purchased in the mid eighties. The pouch has fallen apart and the knife is now carried in a modern pouch without the pockets for the honing bar and compass,

Sounds good simplon - we love pics if you have any!

Reinier · **Reply #20 on:** May 08, 2015, 04:05:45 PM

Very nice to see you found it again after all those years!

NKlamerus · **Reply #21 on:** May 08, 2015, 05:58:56 PM

Am I the only one who checks every drawer of the house when something goes missing?.

Reinier · **Reply #22 on:** May 08, 2015, 06:36:21 PM

I don't do anything at all when something goes missing. That is usually the fastest and easiest way to find it again...

I made an exception when a relative of mine went missing last year

magentus · **Reply #23 on:** May 08, 2015, 06:48:23 PM

Quote from: Reinier on May 08, 2015, 06:36:21 PM

I don't do anything at all when something goes missing. That is usually the fastest and easiest way to find it again...

I made an exception when a relative of mine went missing last year

Did you check the drawers first?