r/SwissArmyKnives

Here's my newest, a replica of the Heuliez Yeoman Mechanic. A Victorinox custom from around 2011 for Heuliez (a french manufacturer), it was never offered to the general public until Swissbianco made his with some notable differences; the Swissbianco had the hook with file, and the mag lens/phillips layer in the middle which made it even better. It also had the then new larger mag lens with the clear frame. The Heuliez replica differs from the real ones in that it does not have the "Heuliez"- branded scales, the scissors pivot is not dimpled, and the eyeglass driver is hex instead of round. 2nd picture is with the Swissbianco replica for comparison.

91mm CyberTool
Spyderco dragonfly blade
Black g10 liners
Brass liners
Juta scales plus special brass coin „ Eagle, the emblem of Poland”
Partners:
Pruciak protector
Cerakote lab
Volnik

Hi everyone, First of all, thank you so much for accepting me into this wonderful community. It is a true honor to be here among so many passionate experts and historians.

I’m incredibly thrilled to share something today that might just be considered a true "Holy Grail" for vintage Wenger collectors.

This was originally a gift to me, but as I began researching it myself, I quickly realized just how historically significant this piece actually is. To be honest, seeing this museum-grade condition in front of me makes me feel a bit overwhelmed about whether I can properly preserve it myself for the future. While I am thinking of eventually passing it on to a truly deserving enthusiast who can care for it, I just couldn't wait to share this excitement with all of you first!

It’s an early Wenger Cyclist (Model 1.35.11) in absolutely immaculate, factory-fresh condition. What makes this a complete miracle for any SAK historian is the absolute synchronization of all its elements:

* The Blade: It features the rare early 4-line engraving with the famous Crossbow (Bowgan) stamp.

* The Scale: The silver bicycle metal inlay is beautiful and remains in excellent vintage condition.

* The Paperwork: It comes with the original red box ("LE COUTEAU SUISSE VÉRITABLE") and the classic large-can-opener-illustration warranty paper printed in Switzerland.

* The Box Label: Most amazingly, the original Cyclist-specific silver factory sticker is still perfectly attached to the side of the box, remaining in its exact as-shipped condition from decades ago.

* The Ultimate Proof: On top of that, the original factory paper sticker "13511" is still attached to the handle, perfectly matching the box label "1 35 11".

* The Mythical "76" Number: As many of you know, there is a legendary debate among enthusiasts that the number "175 246 76-J" on the warranty card indicates a 1976 pre-production/test-marketing run before its official 1979 catalog release. This exact piece might be the actual living proof of that myth.

I would absolutely love to hear your thoughts, insights, and what you think about the true historical value of this extraordinary find. Thank you all so much for your warm welcome and expertise!

Mine just turned up today, and it’s so much better than I expected. You get your modules and just click them on to a de-scaled Victorinox and you’re set, you can swap and change them around too. With the mag sets and docks you can also use it as a fidget slider, which is what I wanted, or just use the modules as a slider.

Honestly I’ve wanted a fidget knife for ages, but in the UK with strict knife laws it seems an almost impossible find to have one I can legally carry with me, and with this since I generally always carry a Victorinox as part of my EDC anyway, it’s perfect.

Also, need to give the creators (Keyport) a massive kudos as I messed up on my order on kickstarter, and the team over there sorted it straight out with no hassle, super happy right now.

I just picked up this Cadet in a regional online auction site. I have not received it yet so the pictures are from the auction listing. It appears to be a [almost] NOS cadet with the original ribbed alox scales. It has the nail file that was introduced in 1986, so I know it is newer then that. The auction was all silver, gold and collectible coins...and one SAK.

What I do not know is when the current checkered scales replaced the originial ribbed scales. Anyone know? Also can anyone tell me when Victorinox used this box design?

As I said, I have not received it yet, so I cannot get a better picture of the tang stamps. It is only shipping about 150-miles so I should have it soon. I will post tang stamp pictures when I can.

Thanks!

Ich habe diese Sonderausführung des Spartan bei meiner Entlassung aus der Schweizer Armee im Jahr 2015 erhalten.

Seitdem habe ich es kaum angerührt und werde es so lange wie möglich in diesem Zustand bewahren.

Hast du auch so etwas?

I'm going to go out on a limb here and just state my opinion that the Wenger can opener is perhaps one of the best package/box openers and tape cutters on a SAK today.

Besides the actual knife blades, of course.

But it works like a true slicer on the packages I open with it. I tried the Victorinox can opener in the same way and it doesn't do quite so well, although their dedicated package opener blade does.

Just my opinion. Have a great day, y'all!

So to me, the Victorinox Compact is the perfect Swiss Army Knife, EXCEPT for that useless hook on the back. To get it really perfect, I ordered a custom one from F2S customs that replaces the hook with the small flathead that comes on the back of a SwissChamp, beveled the edges so it can turn very small flat or philips head screws, and added scales with a deep-carry pocket clip. Complete perfection. I really wish Victorinox would change the Compact to make this the standard.