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Champion question on build date

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Champion question on build date
on: March 26, 2022, 03:24:52 PM
I believe I have a Champion C in route.
I'm trying to narrow down the build date.  Things it has:
Clip point small blade
Aluminum tipped tweezers
Victoria tang stamp

Some photos:

* s-l1600-3.jpg (Filesize: 45.46 KB)

* s-l1600-4.jpg (Filesize: 55.56 KB)

* s-l1600-5.jpg (Filesize: 56.22 KB)
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #1 on: March 26, 2022, 03:25:27 PM
Three more photos:

* s-l1600-6.jpg (Filesize: 50.08 KB)

* s-l1600-7.jpg (Filesize: 37.13 KB)

* s-l1600-8.jpg (Filesize: 49.66 KB)
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #2 on: March 26, 2022, 04:29:50 PM
I would say it is a 1973 because 1973 was the first year for the magnifier and Phillips on front, and it was the last year for the small clip point blade.

Also 1973 was the last year for the Victoria stamp


Great find FB! :like: :tu: :tu: :cheers:


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #3 on: March 26, 2022, 04:39:24 PM
Thank you Vicman!  :cheers:
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #4 on: March 26, 2022, 04:48:00 PM
Thank you Vicman!  :cheers:

You are welcome FB! :cheers:


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #5 on: March 26, 2022, 06:04:15 PM
Cool score, FB! :like: :like:


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #6 on: March 26, 2022, 08:38:57 PM
Thank you Rizio!  I was happy that the liners look pretty good on it.
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #7 on: March 26, 2022, 10:46:40 PM
Nice 1973 first year production Champion with pre73 and post73 tools! Good find  :like:
Can you show liners inside with all tools open please?


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #8 on: March 26, 2022, 10:53:47 PM
Nice 1973 first year production Champion with pre73 and post73 tools! Good find  :like:
Can you show liners inside with all tools open please?
Thank you jnoxyd, I will post those photos when the knife arrives.  It is in transit to me.  I should have it by Wednesday.
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #9 on: March 27, 2022, 06:07:06 AM
Nice score!
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #10 on: March 27, 2022, 06:47:37 AM
Very cool SAK, Lisa!  Congratulations!


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #11 on: March 27, 2022, 09:21:42 AM
Thank you Farmer X and Myron!  :hatsoff:
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #12 on: March 27, 2022, 08:02:56 PM
I don't have it yet, but here is a photo I forgot to place in the thread.

* Tool side.jpg (Filesize: 79.31 KB)
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #13 on: March 28, 2022, 01:29:30 AM
Nice one! I really like that clip point small blade.
SAKs:
58mm: Bijou (3), Classic SD (7), Mini Champ Plus (mod), Alox Classic SD, Rambler (3), Companion
65mm: Wenger Esquire
74mm: Executive
85mm: Evolution S557, Traveler,
91mm: Champion "c", Swiss Champ (4), Explorer (3), Deluxe Tinker, Huntsman, Serrated Spartan/Weekender, Explorer Plus, Deluxe Explorer Plus (mod), Outdoorsman Plus, Champion "a", Champion Plus, Timekeeper Alarm, Golfer
93mm: Pioneer Alox


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #14 on: March 28, 2022, 02:23:13 AM
Nice one! I really like that clip point small blade.
That was the tool that had me take a closer look at that auction item.  :tu:
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #15 on: March 28, 2022, 02:36:34 PM
I don't have it yet, but here is a photo I forgot to place in the thread.

Very nice FB! :like: :tu: :tu:


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #16 on: March 28, 2022, 03:20:56 PM
I would say it is a 1973 because 1973 was the first year for the magnifier and Phillips on front, and it was the last year for the small clip point blade.
Also 1973 was the last year for the Victoria stamp
Great find FB!

Agreed! Agreed!
Agreed!
And no stripper on SD/BO plus black double spring was round about then :tu:
Agreed   :D


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #17 on: March 28, 2022, 04:29:34 PM
Agreed! Agreed!
Agreed!
And no stripper on SD/BO plus black double spring was round about then :tu:
Agreed   :D

 :cheers:


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #18 on: March 28, 2022, 06:19:10 PM
Agreed! Agreed!
Agreed!
And no stripper on SD/BO plus black double spring was round about then :tu:
Agreed   :D
:D  :cheers:  :like:
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #19 on: March 29, 2022, 12:29:14 AM
PS.Shoulda mentioned .....   :twak:

Really, really nice find FB - Lovely model ..... Champion - Yay !    :D    :tu:

Looks to be in great condition and from a year right in the middle of all the technical changes to the 91mm line


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #20 on: March 29, 2022, 03:27:15 AM
PS.Shoulda mentioned .....   :twak:

Really, really nice find FB - Lovely model ..... Champion - Yay !    :D    :tu:

Looks to be in great condition and from a year right in the middle of all the technical changes to the 91mm line
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #21 on: April 08, 2022, 07:21:08 PM
Nice 1973 first year production Champion with pre73 and post73 tools! Good find  :like:
Can you show liners inside with all tools open please?
Do these help?

* One.jpg (Filesize: 36.01 KB)

* Two.jpg (Filesize: 63.51 KB)

* Three.jpg (Filesize: 37.94 KB)
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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #22 on: April 08, 2022, 10:23:03 PM


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #23 on: April 09, 2022, 05:21:28 AM
OMG that SAK is mint!   Congratulations Lisa.  Such a great find.  :)


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #24 on: April 09, 2022, 05:51:25 AM
 :iagree: very nice!!
Barry


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #25 on: April 09, 2022, 10:06:00 AM
 :iagree: seconded! Great find, Lisa!


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Re: Champion question on build date
Reply #26 on: April 09, 2022, 04:45:55 PM
Thanks all.  :hatsoff:
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