Woodsmans Owners Club

Rapidray · **Reply #480 on:** June 01, 2020, 01:57:47 PM

Quote from: Jud65 on May 16, 2020, 07:59:19 PM

Bought this thinking it was an explorer. Colour me surprised! Cost next to nothing and was a bit rough round the edges but cleaned up real nice. New plus scales but kept it trad red.

Mistaken items (anything) can be a great surprise and bring a smile to ones face

mjbrekke · **Reply #481 on:** July 13, 2020, 09:01:52 AM

Hello, All!

New member and first post. Until about a year ago, I was the owner of a Woodsman (no T&T, so not a Huntsman) that my Grandpa had given me as a Christmas present as a teenager in the 1970s. With many other tools at home, it had become my travel knife and had gone on every trip that required me to pack a suitcase since then. And then one day last year, it was no longer in my travel kit and it has not shown up since. Needless to say, I've been pretty bummed since.

I recently retired, so together with the COVID event, I've got plenty of time on my hands. So, the other day I decided to try to find a replacement for my old Woodsman. Which quickly led me to this forum and this thread. Though I used the knife a lot, I honestly can't remember if it had a clipped small blade and how many turns the corkscrew had (I do distinctly remember that the corkscrew was fluted). I suspect "no" and "4" are the answers, but the dating of that version doesn't quite line up with my memory of when Grandpa gave it to me (though that is fuzzy, too). So, I may have to develop a collection of the Woodsman varieties to make sure I've got the right one.

Which could lead to a similar collection of the Huntsman.

Which could lead to...I don't need to tell any of you what a slippery slope it is, do I?

I've got lots of questions about maintenance, restoration, mods, and such, but I'll search the forum first before badgering you all with them. If I can't find answers, you'll be hearing from me. And, assuming the Woodsman collection does develop (my wife might have some opinions I'll need to listen to), I'll post the progress. In fact, I have a couple of knives headed my way already which may be the start.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #482 on:** July 13, 2020, 05:47:54 PM

Welcome to

. You're in the right place! Feel free to ask anything.

kamakiri · **Reply #483 on:** July 15, 2020, 07:16:26 PM

Quote from: mjbrekke on July 13, 2020, 09:01:52 AM

I don't need to tell any of you what a slippery slope it is, do I?

Welcome!

I’m sorry about your loss...I certainly hope it is found...and that you continue your journey with us down the slippery slope!

And I agree with Barry. Ask away. I’m curious about your thoughts.

Do you also have a tighter year range than the ‘70s? Lots of changes through that decade perhaps more than any other.

Huntsman · **Reply #484 on:** July 16, 2020, 04:23:50 AM

Quote from: mjbrekke on July 13, 2020, 09:01:52 AM

Hello, All!
New member and first post. ........
I've got lots of questions about maintenance, restoration, mods, and such, but I'll search the forum first before badgering you all with them. If I can't find answers, you'll be hearing from me. And, assuming the Woodsman collection does develop (my wife might have some opinions I'll need to listen to), I'll post the progress. In fact, I have a couple of knives headed my way already which may be the start.

Hi Mate - Welcome to the forum - So sorry to hear you lost your favourite SAK - That hurts

- You will find anything you need to know about SAKs: models, history, dating, restoring, modding etc etc here
We have truly amazing members - Who really do know everything about SAKs!

Thanks for checking the forum boards first for your queries - Make sure you check the modding board and stickies - As there is a wealth of info there

We do not have strict (in fact any) rules about asking questions that have been asked before - So if you don't find the information after a bit of a search, please feel free to ask
Please also note the Woodsman is one of those names that Victorinox has used several times. There are at least three!

- The old 'Huntsman' Woodsman - which it sounds like you had
- The Explorer plus saw Woosdman - Which this thread is mainly about
- And an Alox Woodsman - See here: https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Woodsman

SAKWiki covers these models and also most other regular models

Altis · **Reply #485 on:** October 06, 2020, 10:06:54 PM

My first SAK. Love the Woodsman... turns one of the best EDCs into one of the best outdoors/camping SAKs.

Sometimes I wonder why it isn't available anymore.

Sos24 · **Reply #486 on:** October 06, 2020, 10:31:44 PM

Quote from: Altis on October 06, 2020, 10:06:54 PM

My first SAK. Love the Woodsman... turns one of the best EDCs into one of the best outdoors/camping SAKs.

Sometimes I wonder why it isn't available anymore.

Nice pics. The Woodsman is such a great knife.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #487 on:** October 06, 2020, 11:32:04 PM

It certainly is! I actually purchased a new in box Woodsman destined for the Mexican market from a seller on the Bay a couple years ago. He's located in Quebec if I remember right.

That's a gorgeous one you have!

Altis · **Reply #488 on:** October 07, 2020, 12:09:28 AM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on October 06, 2020, 11:32:04 PM

It certainly is! I actually purchased a new in box Woodsman destined for the Mexican market from a seller on the Bay a couple years ago. He's located in Quebec if I remember right.

That's a gorgeous one you have!

Thanks!

I find the scale material is quite different from the newer ones... I can't tell if it's just aged or if the material is different than it was 20 years ago.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #489 on:** October 07, 2020, 01:46:44 AM

I think the older ones are thicker. The whole feel of the older ones is different. I like vintage better!

Gareth · **Reply #490 on:** January 25, 2021, 01:25:07 PM

Not carried my Woodsman in ages and decided to put it in my pocket last night.

Helvetica Bold · **Reply #491 on:** January 25, 2021, 01:53:01 PM

I’m loving all the mag layer porn at the moment!! Great toolset on this. I put together one with both saws but just took it apart again to make Yeoman!

Barry Rowland · **Reply #492 on:** January 25, 2021, 02:32:36 PM

That's a beautiful knife Gareth!

Rizio Il Ghiro · **Reply #493 on:** January 25, 2021, 02:40:58 PM

but I do like green scales!

39hotrod · **Reply #494 on:** January 25, 2021, 02:46:04 PM

Quote from: Gareth on January 25, 2021, 01:25:07 PM

Not carried my Woodsman in ages and decided to put it in my pocket last night.

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Gareth · **Reply #495 on:** January 25, 2021, 08:08:38 PM

Cheers all.

SteveP · **Reply #496 on:** August 27, 2021, 07:20:56 AM

I'm a big Explorer fan and really liked the idea of adding a wood saw. After searching for months without luck for a Woodsman, I got what I thought was the next best thing - a Marlboro Unlimited Outdoorsman. I don't mind the fish scaler at all because of the useful rulers on it.

It was pretty dirty when I got it so I was a little concerned. But some deep cleaning and lots of oil, and it's looking good now. I pulled the Marlboro scales off it and am waiting for some new Plus scales to arrive. I'll post a photo when it's done.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #497 on:** August 27, 2021, 03:48:48 PM

I've had both over the years Steve. For the money, you can't go wrong with the Outdoorsman. I actually thought it was built better than the Mexican edition Woodsman that I had at the same time.

trichosirius · **Reply #498 on:** August 27, 2021, 05:31:47 PM

The Woodsman is like the greatest hits album of all of Victorinox’s best tools

SteveP · **Reply #499 on:** August 28, 2021, 03:17:13 AM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on August 27, 2021, 03:48:48 PM

I've had both over the years Steve. For the money, you can't go wrong with the Outdoorsman. I actually thought it was built better than the Mexican edition Woodsman that I had at the same time.

"Mexican edition Woodsman"? What was that? Made in Mexico?

There's something billed as a "Victorinox 130th Anniversary Edition 'Woodsman'" with a big anniversary logo on the back scale on eBay now. For more than I care to spend on what would be a collectible, not a daily user. But I'm curious to see what it does eventually sell for.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #500 on:** August 28, 2021, 03:07:19 PM

Vic made it specifically for the Mexican market, and it was pricey. I picked up mine from a seller in Montreal. There's pics of it in the Woodsman's Owners Club thread. It was a nice knife, but the Outdoorsman is so close to it. Magentus made a beautiful custom Woodsman, and there's probably more modded Champs, etc. that are now Woodman than there are Woodsman knives. I picked up an old gray mag Explorer in the hopes of finding someone to mod it to the Woodsman, but no luck yet.

Quote from: SteveP on August 28, 2021, 03:17:13 AM

"Mexican edition Woodsman"? What was that? Made in Mexico?

There's something billed as a "Victorinox 130th Anniversary Edition 'Woodsman'" with a big anniversary logo on the back scale on eBay now. For more than I care to spend on what would be a collectible, not a daily user. But I'm curious to see what it does eventually sell for.

Jud65 · **Reply #501 on:** August 28, 2021, 04:01:43 PM

Quote from: Gareth on January 25, 2021, 01:25:07 PM

Not carried my Woodsman in ages and decided to put it in my pocket last night.

Gareth - The green is beautiful and never more fitting than on the Woodsman. I swapped out the red for green a wee while ago myself. Still not as eye wateringly pretty as Mags MGW but very elegant in its own right.

Barry Rowland · **Reply #502 on:** August 28, 2021, 04:20:09 PM

That's a beautiful knife Jud!

Jud65 · **Reply #503 on:** August 28, 2021, 05:02:04 PM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on August 28, 2021, 04:20:09 PM

That's a beautiful knife Jud!

one of my favourites.

SteveP · **Reply #504 on:** August 29, 2021, 08:05:53 AM

Quote from: Barry Rowland on August 28, 2021, 03:07:19 PM

Vic made it specifically for the Mexican market, and it was pricey. I picked up mine from a seller in Montreal. There's pics of it in the Woodsman's Owners Club thread. It was a nice knife, but the Outdoorsman is so close to it. Magentus made a beautiful custom Woodsman, and there's probably more modded Champs, etc. that are now Woodman than there are Woodsman knives. I picked up an old gray mag Explorer in the hopes of finding someone to mod it to the Woodsman, but no luck yet.

Thanks, Barry. I just finished reading through all 17 pages of this thread. A lot of really nice Woodsmen out there. I kind of feel like a party crasher coming in here with an Outdoorsman.

I too favor the original gray-frame mag glass. That's the only kind I have in my Explorers, Champion, and Swiss Champs.

Modding is pretty easy, thanks to all the great info in the Mod Squad forum. I was a little hesitant until I did some reading, then took the plunge with creating my Deluxe Explorer Plus, https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,87744.0.html . The hardest part was getting the parts. Putting it together was surprisingly easy and satisfying.