It’s a four pin version without bail. Any info appreciated!
Wow - That is an old one for sure - And it's had a hard life!! ..... That poor corkscrew!!AwI I can say is pre 1945 due to the can-opener.Someone else will get a lot closer ....... Pictures of the tang stamps may helpEdit: And post 1942 due to the bottle opener on the screwdriver So '42-'45
This was my reference: https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,51872.0.htmlBut that table started out from the SAAMS sheet You know what? I just assumed it was a Vic - But if it says made in Germany that is what it will be.And now you mention it - It does not quite look like a Victorinox.The German knife makers in Solingen made lots of pocket knives and some of them were Vic look alikes.
It would have been cool if it was the real deal, but even though it probably is a German knockoff I still like it! I'm not a collector, I just like the aesthetic of old things. And since it probably isn't worth much I can keep it without second thoughts about ebaying it for cash.Thanks for helping me out!By the way, what is a good way of cleaning it up? Toothbrush with bicarbonate?
Yeah - Good stuff - And nice to have you on board And there are knock-offs and knock-offs.The current day Chinese knock-offs of Vic models are usually really bad with thin steel and poor rivets/pins, and tools that bend and breakHowever the German cutlers made pretty decent knives and even made the Alox Swiss 1968 and German 108 Army Knife models.I also use a fine-ish grade wire wool on those older models for cleaning up (especially inside) - The steel will take it.Post us some pics when you are done!!
Toothbrush with hand soap.Dry out with compressed airOil with mineral oil and work the tools to have the oil sink in
Nice job on the corkscrew - I was worried that it would break offYep you can definitely over clean and over restore a knife - They should look their ageBut I reckon a bit more on this one