Wenger S557 Owners Club

[Caranthanus]

Here am I 

 

[mtds]

Just received this one from Felinevet exactly as described and lightning-fast.  First impressions: I like the 85mm size, the Phillips driver's position (centered in the handle), the capacity of the pliers, and the nail file.  I'd happily exchange the universal wrench for a magnifier.

[Nhoj]

I've had an s557 for several months now. Unfortunately it doesn't get much use. I prefer my other Wengers to it.

[Crow]

My S557 is probably my most carried SAK these days. I like its size and tool load.

[J Mackrel Jones]

I'm in too!
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"The model Evo-Grip 557 has every patented “exclusivity” feature in the Wenger line-up: Evo-Grip handles, adjustable pliers with transfer-arm spring, locking screwdriver, locking phillips driver, locking blade, “international” nut wrench, and scissors with transfer-arm spring."
The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual

[Caranthanus]

I'm in too!
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"The model Evo-Grip 557 has every patented “exclusivity” feature in the Wenger line-up: Evo-Grip handles, adjustable pliers with transfer-arm spring, locking screwdriver, locking phillips driver, locking blade, “international” nut wrench, and scissors with transfer-arm spring."
The Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual

Yeah, that! Absolutely must-have piece of Wenger 
Or, more politely, everyone "needs" a s557

[PTRSAK]

I've got a flashy one. (okay, it's a mod, built from a couple or three donors)

It wears Dynasty scales from a Gawain that had trashed tools.
Surprisingly seeing the anodize is quite delicate, the scales weren't in too bad condition.

In keeping with the knights of the round table theme I've named it Bedivere.

[matzesu]

Also have one now:
Whit Evogrip Scales and the Tiny Korgscrew Screwdriver from a Victorinox..

You can easely close the Knife whit one Hand, hopefully this ditnt make it to a OH Knife...

[Nhoj]

I take back saying I don't use it much, now I love my s557. This thread needs more publicity for being wenger's flagship model.

[toolguy]

The last of the genuine Wengers.

[SAK Guy]

I really need one of these for my collection......

[papercut]

Dammit Peter.  You will make me buy a 557 or S557 (they seem to be about the same price right now on Amazon) just to do the scale swap.  Then I need to sacrifice a Dynasty!  Grrrr.

Does anyone know if Late era Wenger scales fit on the new Delemont models?

[now you ready]

My S557

[ducttapetech]

Oh that is a sweet SAK and some sweet pics.

Nate

[Mr. Whippy]

I have one of those Evowood S557s.  They're beautiful!

[matzesu]

Now I have 2 S557, my Old Wenger and my new Victorinox Delemont,
Dos this also count for this Thread??

[ThePeacent]

wow, folks, I'm really envious   
I searched for years, and finally found one, I knew it'd be my perfect EDC. It was, I carried and loved it every day, and since it was always on me it was the SAK they confiscated and took from me when I entered the hospital this past August.   



It was my true favorite. This is its last pic   

[Mechanickal]

wow, folks, I'm really envious   
I searched for years, and finally found one, I knew it'd be my perfect EDC. It was, I carried and loved it every day, and since it was always on me it was the SAK they confiscated and took from me when I entered the hospital this past August.   

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It was my true favorite. This is its last pic   

I might have access to another S557..
want me to keep an eye open?

[ThePeacent]

wow, folks, I'm really envious   
I searched for years, and finally found one, I knew it'd be my perfect EDC. It was, I carried and loved it every day, and since it was always on me it was the SAK they confiscated and took from me when I entered the hospital this past August.   

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It was my true favorite. This is its last pic   

I might have access to another S557..
want me to keep an eye open?

two eyes would be better. 
I much appreciate it!! 

[Mechanickal]

wow, folks, I'm really envious   
I searched for years, and finally found one, I knew it'd be my perfect EDC. It was, I carried and loved it every day, and since it was always on me it was the SAK they confiscated and took from me when I entered the hospital this past August.   

(Image removed from quote.)

It was my true favorite. This is its last pic   

I might have access to another S557..
want me to keep an eye open?

two eyes would be better. 
I much appreciate it!! 

I'll message my contact before my next visit, asking for another one + pricing.
If she still has one, I'll pm you the price and you can tell me if it's a go for you.

Keep in mind that it might take 1-2months before I revisit her though...

[ThePeacent]

wow, folks, I'm really envious   
I searched for years, and finally found one, I knew it'd be my perfect EDC. It was, I carried and loved it every day, and since it was always on me it was the SAK they confiscated and took from me when I entered the hospital this past August.   

(Image removed from quote.)

It was my true favorite. This is its last pic   

I might have access to another S557..
want me to keep an eye open?

two eyes would be better. 
I much appreciate it!! 

I'll message my contact before my next visit, asking for another one + pricing.
If she still has one, I'll pm you the price and you can tell me if it's a go for you.

Keep in mind that it might take 1-2months before I revisit her though...

I'm in no hurry, and thanks for your kind offering. 
 These are a hell to find here even through the internet. 

[Outback in Idaho]

  Finally got to use that universal wrench on the EvoWood S557 to tighten the antenna couplers for a Asus PCE-AC88 WiFi card. Really good WiFi card I will have to say! Still using Windows 7 and there are drivers for it - and Windows 10 if I ever get a newer machine.
  Wrench was not a tight enough fit for me, so straddled the nut to tighten. Did not want to go hunting for a wrench. It worked though!

 

  That Wrench is the most unused item next to the pliers. Like the wood feel, but I do not use the knife very much. I should of opted for a different EvoWood multi-knife, although was hoping the wrench was 3/8 inch on the end. At the time there was zero documentation on the universal wrench sizing.