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Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)

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gb Offline Rizio Il Ghiro

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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #720 on: May 22, 2023, 08:47:47 AM
I have to agree Sos24, Elsinox certainly has some fascinating knives to show!  :like: :like:

Day 22

Back to the 234k from the early to mid 60s - used the small blade to cut out the tongue on this box of compost accelerator. Whenever I “push to open” it usually goes horrendously wrong with the cardboard giving way suddenly and me spraying accelerator dust everywhere but in the compost bin!  :facepalm:
Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Start a new thread and post a photo of the Vic Pioneer X for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the 111mm sak for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of an Old Cross SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Alox SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and post a pic of your vintage SAK (1986 or earlier) everyday for 30 days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year

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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #721 on: May 22, 2023, 12:14:42 PM
Day 22

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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #722 on: May 22, 2023, 02:16:42 PM
Quote from: Rizio Il Ghiro on May 22, 2023, 08:47:47 AM
I have to agree Sos24, Elsinox certainly has some fascinating knives to show!  :like: :like:

Day 22

Back to the 234k from the early to mid 60s - used the small blade to cut out the tongue on this box of compost accelerator. Whenever I “push to open” it usually goes horrendously wrong with the cardboard giving way suddenly and me spraying accelerator dust everywhere but in the compost bin!  :facepalm:

I never have any luck with those tabs either. I usually use my Shard on them.
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #723 on: May 22, 2023, 02:31:27 PM
Good to see I’m not alone, BPRoberts!  :cheers:
Merit Badges Participants shall carry and use one Soldier knife, the model of their choosing, for the duration of the 90 days and post a picture each day. Start a new thread and post a photo of an Executive or Director for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Explorer SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo daily of any SAK 74mm or smaller ( you can switch it up daily ) for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Start a new thread and post a photo of the Vic Pioneer X for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Farmer X SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the 111mm sak for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of an Old Cross SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and contribute in Challenge thread and post a photo of a different blade each day for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Soldier for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK Cybertool (any variant), Swisschamp, Champion or Toolchest for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the modified sak (scale swap not included) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Alox SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate and post a pic of your vintage SAK (1986 or earlier) everyday for 30 days. Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a MiniChamp SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the pen for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year

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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #724 on: May 22, 2023, 02:48:14 PM
Day 22 - Trimming a little plastic
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #725 on: May 22, 2023, 05:03:18 PM
DAY 22  Tank inspecting today's carry SAK.


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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #726 on: May 22, 2023, 07:07:31 PM
Day 22

Bike ride to the office today with the Solo.
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #727 on: May 22, 2023, 07:59:24 PM
DAY22
Today I used my Elinox stamped BAKER'S knife to cut... Bread. (even if it's intended to cut dough and not baked bread, it works pretty well!)
Wasn't pleasant to use it to cut open packages though, but it finally did it.
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #728 on: May 22, 2023, 08:17:17 PM
Day 22

We have the tools, we have the talent!
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #729 on: May 22, 2023, 09:19:44 PM
Day 22
One of the true gems in my collection, my 1965 Alox Woodsman. This one has a bit of a story behind it. When I first got into collecting Swiss Army Knives, and before I knew much about different models, I decided I really wanted a red, old cross Alox. Not long after that I found a beautiful Farmer at a reasonable price and I bought it.

When it arrived I was confused; there was no opening layer. I started researching online to figure out what the model was, which led me to visit Sakwiki and the Swiss Army Knights forum. Eventually, I found the Sakwiki page for the 93mm Woodsman, and was thrilled to find I had a fantastic example of a pretty rare knife.

The best part is discovering this forum and Sakwiki. I can't tell you how much I've learned from those two sources. I'm also glad I finally joined after being a lurker for so long. LOL

I haven't used it for anything today, but I have enjoyed talking it out of my pocket and admiring it. The snap on the tools is ridiculous; it's hard to believe it's almost 60 years old. Victorinox quality!

Also, I can't seem to capture the true color in a picture. It has a very slight orange-ish hue that is really very beautiful.
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #730 on: May 22, 2023, 10:57:02 PM
Day 22:

Cut some tape and cleaned my fingernails.
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #731 on: May 22, 2023, 11:39:17 PM
Day 22:
60’s executive for today. No pics as I’m swamped at the moment


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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #732 on: May 23, 2023, 01:57:26 AM
Day 22

DEATHCLAW test number 1. First day for the '43. I bought several cans of fruit at the store for science dessert.

The can opener is definitely the worst nail breaker on a tool full of them. Not only is it hard to get the leverage to open the tool, but that little nub is great at slipping under/wedging in a nail.

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Today, I tried using the can opener as close to the modern method as possible. If you put the pointy side on the top and the other side down/outside there's no good way to hook it on the rim of the can, and you're actually working "upside down" relative the the mechanism, so it tends to close up. Flip it over, and it is possible to start the cut with the tip, but the awl works better.

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Once started, the opener itself is very easy to use. It's a very generous sharp edge compared to most modern designs.  You use the "bottom" half (with the thumb tab) as a lever and slice on through. As you can see, it's a great way to make a knife using your Swiss Army Knife.

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I'll try the other cans with some different techniques later this week and report back.
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #733 on: May 23, 2023, 02:04:04 AM
Vintage SAK 30 Day Challenge
Day 22 of 30
1970-ish Pioneer

I found this $2.99 antenna at a thrift store this afternoon,,,, and it works!!  The significance is that I needed something to troubleshoot my current setup that has not been working properly. I was not sure if it was my tv connection, the antenna or the coax cable in between. Since I plugged it into the tv and my reception was  instantly clear, I've now ruled out the tv,,, for only $2.99,,,,, and I have a backup antenna to get me by for a bit,,, and to use in our camper possibly.

Jason - N4RBZ- A Harley can get you through times of no money better than money can get you through times of no Harley____O~`o__
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #734 on: May 23, 2023, 03:24:13 AM
Day 22

No uses today but I thought I would post a picture of my early 80s Standard with this neat book I got recently.

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I, uh, haven’t read it yet…  :D
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #735 on: May 23, 2023, 03:34:43 AM
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #736 on: May 23, 2023, 03:35:43 AM
Quote from: psyjohn on May 22, 2023, 09:19:44 PM
Day 22
One of the true gems in my collection, my 1965 Alox Woodsman. This one has a bit of a story behind it. When I first got into collecting Swiss Army Knives, and before I knew much about different models, I decided I really wanted a red, old cross Alox. Not long after that I found a beautiful Farmer at a reasonable price and I bought it.

When it arrived I was confused; there was no opening layer. I started researching online to figure out what the model was, which led me to visit Sakwiki and the Swiss Army Knights forum. Eventually, I found the Sakwiki page for the 93mm Woodsman, and was thrilled to find I had a fantastic example of a pretty rare knife.

The best part is discovering this forum and Sakwiki. I can't tell you how much I've learned from those two sources. I'm also glad I finally joined after being a lurker for so long. LOL

I haven't used it for anything today, but I have enjoyed talking it out of my pocket and admiring it. The snap on the tools is ridiculous; it's hard to believe it's almost 60 years old. Victorinox quality!

Also, I can't seem to capture the true color in a picture. It has a very slight orange-ish hue that is really very beautiful.
:drool: an absolute beauty psyjohn :like:
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #737 on: May 23, 2023, 03:36:26 AM
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #738 on: May 23, 2023, 03:37:46 AM
Quote from: BPRoberts on May 23, 2023, 01:57:26 AM
Day 22

DEATHCLAW test number 1. First day for the '43. I bought several cans of fruit at the store for science dessert.

The can opener is definitely the worst nail breaker on a tool full of them. Not only is it hard to get the leverage to open the tool, but that little nub is great at slipping under/wedging in a nail.

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Today, I tried using the can opener as close to the modern method as possible. If you put the pointy side on the top and the other side down/outside there's no good way to hook it on the rim of the can, and you're actually working "upside down" relative the the mechanism, so it tends to close up. Flip it over, and it is possible to start the cut with the tip, but the awl works better.

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Once started, the opener itself is very easy to use. It's a very generous sharp edge compared to most modern designs.  You use the "bottom" half (with the thumb tab) as a lever and slice on through. As you can see, it's a great way to make a knife using your Swiss Army Knife.

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I'll try the other cans with some different techniques later this week and report back.
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Great test but crikey :tu:
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #739 on: May 23, 2023, 03:38:54 AM
Quote from: marlowe221 on May 23, 2023, 03:24:13 AM
Day 22

No uses today but I thought I would post a picture of my early 80s Standard with this neat book I got recently.

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I, uh, haven’t read it yet…  :D
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I love SAK books, that ones pretty good, some interesting tips

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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #740 on: May 23, 2023, 03:43:39 AM
Day 23

As I’m still recovering from surgery I’m not really supposed to do anything, had to sneak this little job in when Janet went out :rofl:

Wenger Tahara mod08 “P” (private) with WK stamp

The awl is lovely and pointy on these old soldiers and the driver good and solid, probably shouldn’t have cut my finger nails this morning though :think:




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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #741 on: May 23, 2023, 05:43:35 AM
Quote from: Echotech on May 23, 2023, 03:38:54 AM
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I love SAK books, that ones pretty good, some interesting tips

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Good to know! Any other books you would recommend?
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #742 on: May 23, 2023, 05:58:47 AM
Quote from: marlowe221 on May 23, 2023, 05:43:35 AM
Good to know! Any other books you would recommend?
The other three I have are these

Dave Arnold’s Wenger book is a work of art full of beautiful pictures and a real slice of history

The survival book has plenty of projects and tips and gets you thinking of the possibilities a SAK can be used for. It’s not that long but quite enjoyable

The Vic book examines some history and takes a close up look at some models as well as having some nice pics of old ads which are cool but it could be more comprehensive

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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #743 on: May 23, 2023, 06:04:51 AM
It's been an...interesting past 36 hours. I'm a little late with some posts, so let's get on it.

Day 21

A no-use day...

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Day 22

A new outlet was wired up. I used the Tinker Small's Phillips to screw the outlet to the junction box, but quickly gave up and grabbed a dedicated tool. The Camillus 27 was used to cut the insulation from the Romex.

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I awlso tried out the wire stripper notch. In my opinion, it's the most pointless feature on an SAK. A dedicated tool does the job much faster and easier. The notch doesn't hold 12 AWG very well. This one was even worse; without a half-stop, the cap lifter fully opened during the process...more than once. Though it got the job done, it's the first and last time I'll try stripping wire with an older SAK.

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Culling of the knife and multi herds in progress...

If I pay five figures for something, it better have wings or a foundation!
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #744 on: May 23, 2023, 06:08:11 AM
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #745 on: May 23, 2023, 06:27:00 AM
day 23

Model Elsener No. 240

Used the Hoof Cleaner to move a sack of dog poo.

This hoof cleaner is a super tool and versatile. Modern SAK do not have such a tool, and the Multipurpose Hook is too small for it. point for vintage.

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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #746 on: May 23, 2023, 08:20:38 AM
Quote from: Echotech on May 23, 2023, 05:58:47 AM
The other three I have are these

Dave Arnold’s Wenger book is a work of art full of beautiful pictures and a real slice of history

The survival book has plenty of projects and tips and gets you thinking of the possibilities a SAK can be used for. It’s not that long but quite enjoyable

The Vic book examines some history and takes a close up look at some models as well as having some nice pics of old ads which are cool but it could be more comprehensive

:cheers:

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Thanks! I'll keep an eye out for these.
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #747 on: May 23, 2023, 01:30:48 PM
DAY 23   The Climber is with me today, but Pete is unimpressed with my choice.

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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #748 on: May 23, 2023, 01:51:57 PM
Day 23

First watermelon of the year for me. The blade size was just enough long to cut it comfortably.
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Re: Vintage SAK 30 day challenge May 2023 (SAK’s from 1986 and earlier)
Reply #749 on: May 23, 2023, 01:59:46 PM
DAY 22

Yep I totally passed out last night before posting. Yesterday was a long day. Used the scissors on the 70s Explorer to open a bag of potato chips. Used the small blade to cut up some cardboard for recycling. Then used the backside awl to poke a hole in the sealing disc of some dishwasher detergent.

No action shots but here’s a glam shot with an old book.


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