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Posted: 2/10/2026 6:16:31 PM EDT
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This one has no markings on the scales. It's been lightly used, still has toothpick and tweezers, and the spring for the scissors is intact. But the white cross logo is missing...thoughts?Attached File Attached File Attached File Attached File |
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Aha, answered my own question - sometimes Victorinox left the scales blank for promotional use, and my buddy said he got a lot of these knives as promotional gifts at constructio0n dinners, etc. Very cool - BTW, this thing sat so long it had actual rust marks on the blade, and I had to use pliers to open the various tools. Everything is properly oiled up now. Now what to do with it. |
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Mine is, but it has about 25 years or so on it. Attached File |
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Glad I could help. The Champion C model was the main “flagship” model that went under some variations over time in the toolset. That’s why there is are A, B, and C versions. The C was the final configuration of the Champion before it was replaced by the Swisschamp model that is now the flagship is the lineup. There are some others with more tools but they are mainly display pieces to show off all the tools possible and not intended for actual use. The website SAKwiki.com is very useful in identifying any Swiss Army Knife models. You select Victorinox or Wenger, then the closed length of the knife (yours is in the 91mm series which is considered the largest of the Pocket knife models) and then how many layers of tools it has. This will get you in the ballpark. From there you can look at all the models in size/layer combination and look at which tools each of them have compared to what the one your trying to identify has. Yes I am an SAK nerd/collector. I am at almost 200 in my collection now. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By armoredman: Aha, answered my own question - sometimes Victorinox left the scales blank for promotional use, and my buddy said he got a lot of these knives as promotional gifts at constructio0n dinners, etc. Very cool - BTW, this thing sat so long it had actual rust marks on the blade, and I had to use pliers to open the various tools. Everything is properly oiled up now. Now what to do with it. Use it. That's what it was designed for. I do like the epoxy "fix" on one of the scales - it's a nice touch. |
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Originally Posted By C_Swimm: Glad I could help. The Champion C model was the main “flagship” model that went under some variations over time in the toolset. That’s why there is are A, B, and C versions. The C was the final configuration of the Champion before it was replaced by the Swisschamp model that is now the flagship is the lineup. There are some others with more tools but they are mainly display pieces to show off all the tools possible and not intended for actual use. The website SAKwiki.com is very useful in identifying any Swiss Army Knife models. You select Victorinox or Wenger, then the closed length of the knife (yours is in the 91mm series which is considered the largest of the Pocket knife models) and then how many layers of tools it has. This will get you in the ballpark. From there you can look at all the models in size/layer combination and look at which tools each of them have compared to what the one your trying to identify has. Yes I am an SAK nerd/collector. I am at almost 200 in my collection now. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/62351/IMG_6994_jpeg-3718214.JPG You're now our resident expert. Which model is in your pocket, and why? I carry the Ranger (mid size), because it's what I always have, and I am too stupid for anything else but Victorinox. Believe me, I tried. |
In case you're wondering about the avatar pic:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ARGjbA14g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4ARGjbA14g
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Originally Posted By homeyclaus: You're now our resident expert. Which model is in your pocket, and why? I carry the Ranger (mid size), because it's what I always have, and I am too stupid for anything else but Victorinox. Believe me, I tried. I daily carry the Explorer. Mainly because I like the magnifying glass. The scissors are a must, and the inline phillips head screwdriver is handy. The Ranger is a great choice too. |
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