As far as I know there are no red ones from '75. Only the early models from the 60's are red.Your best chances to find an affordable Soldier model from the '70s are on ricardo.ch (a Swiss eBay-like auction site). Some sellers are willing to ship outside of Switzerland if you ask them kindly Good luck!
Quote from: glenfiddich1983 on July 18, 2016, 10:47:35 AMAs far as I know there are no red ones from '75. Only the early models from the 60's are red.Your best chances to find an affordable Soldier model from the '70s are on ricardo.ch (a Swiss eBay-like auction site). Some sellers are willing to ship outside of Switzerland if you ask them kindly Good luck! Thanks! The ricardo site looks like it should be fruitful. On the red handles, thats what I was thinking too, but the wiki says there were some red ones made for a few odd years, under the variations header. So if its true...... thats the one I want...... http://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Soldier+1961'61 Soldier Evolution::'61 Soldier Design Evolution::Models produced during the years of 1962 through 1964 were made with Red Alox Scales. Some 1965, 1970, and 1975 models were produced with Red Alox scales (Silver also available).
I have wanted to track down a 1980 model for myself How hard would one of those be to track down in a fairly normal price range or am I kidding myself with a normal price range
I found my '79 on Facebook in an Alox group. A member here posted it for sale, and I jumped on it. I'd been looking for some time with no luck. As a bonus, Mr. Whippy also had a '79 marked OC Pioneer which he was nice enough to make a trade for. So, after years of no luck, I found two 79's in two weeks!
Quote from: Poncho65 on July 19, 2016, 04:28:23 AMI have wanted to track down a 1980 model for myself How hard would one of those be to track down in a fairly normal price range or am I kidding myself with a normal price range Tracked down one for my daughter....only one I remember seeing (but my memory is lousy).'80 Wenger Soldat(Image removed from quote.)
I got mine (silver '78) from here: http://www.couteaux-du-soldat-suisse.ch/J02/index.php/en/category/20-1961-modelsNo 1975 or 1980 there at the moment but worth keeping an eye on.
Quote from: SAK Guy on July 19, 2016, 05:20:38 AMQuote from: Poncho65 on July 19, 2016, 04:28:23 AMI have wanted to track down a 1980 model for myself How hard would one of those be to track down in a fairly normal price range or am I kidding myself with a normal price range Tracked down one for my daughter....only one I remember seeing (but my memory is lousy).'80 Wenger Soldat(Image removed from quote.)Sweet looking and still looks new
Quote from: Poncho65 on July 19, 2016, 04:28:23 AMI have wanted to track down a 1980 model for myself How hard would one of those be to track down in a fairly normal price range or am I kidding myself with a normal price range If you get desperate I've got a Wenger 1980 model here.Unfortunately it's seen VERY hard use during it's service.
Always great to see you around Dave!!!
I haven't been able to find a 1966 so far, but I'm not desperate or in any kind of hurry. I doubt I would carry it because I like having scissors, but it would be nice to have one and get the merit badge.
I'm looking for a 74 at a reasonable price. Prefer a Vic but not a requirement.