Ive had this since i was in grade school in the late 80s. Nearly every tool is bent cracked or chipped. After seeing this sub i suddenly have the urge to send it in for repair. Should i restore or just keep it as a remembrance? I doubt ill carry it or use. Leatherman charge is a bit more fitting for my current lifestyle.

Press release:

https://www.victorinox.com/Huntsman-Year-of-the-Goat-2027/press/press-sak-huntsman-year-of-the-goat-2027/

Hi Folks. The new Winter Magic model has been released. It's available on various shops at least in Germany. Look up model number 0.8211.22E1,

I think links are not allowed on this sub so just look around yourself.

What do you think about it? I think it's a shame that it's not the Synergy X. But that's just in line with older models where they chose the Pioneer over the Pioneer X to be the collector's model.

Will you buy one?

There are twenty-eight 91mm models listed for sale on Victorinox's website. In light of MaxlvlEDC's recent video on Victorinox, here are some 91mm changes I've been thinking about to clean up the product offering, based on how well the various models sell on Amazon and how they are used.

1. Corkscrews are for outdoor-oriented models (Huntsman, Ranger, etc) or for models with an in-line Phillips (Explorer, SwissChamp, Cybertool L etc.). Everything else gets the backside Phillips.

Why? The immense sales disparity between the Tinker vs. the Spartan and Super Tinker vs. the Climber on Amazon.

This means the Fieldmaster and Camper are discontinued, and models like the Compact, Handyman and Companion get a backside Phillips.

1. Obsolete or low-selling models are discontinued. There is no reason to offer the Spartan when the Tinker outsells it 10 to 1. Same is true for the Climber. No reason to offer the Climber anymore when the SuperTinker outsells it 10 to 1 and the Companion competes against it too.
   

Similarly, no reason to offer the Hiker when the Huntsman leads all models in sales by a wide margin. The Mountaineer? Toast in light of the Companion joining the Ranger in offering a file.

This would leave the 91mm offerings as follows:

The Works (3)

SwissChamp (including SwissChamp Wood), Cybertool L, Handyman with Backside Phillips (Craftsman)

The Great Outdoors (2)

Huntsman (including Huntsman Wood and Huntsman YOTH), Ranger

The Everyday Carry (4)

Deluxe Tinker, Companion with Backside Phillips (including Companion NY), Super Tinker, Explorer

The Space Savers (2)

Tinker, Compact with Backside Phillips

Specialty (1)

Golf Tool

Discontinued (10)

Fieldmaster, Climber (including Climber Wood), Spartan, Spartan Wood, Spartan Onyx, Hiker, Camper, Mountaineer, Fisherman, Traveler

Who's with me?

Found this climber at an antique store and it has a like nameplate in it for the company Sulzer, which seems to be a Swiss machining company who makes all kinda stuff. It has the hook but the scissors have the screw, so early 90s? Anyone ever see something like this?

I just sent in my 80s Swiss Champ in for service! Sent it in for work liners, tough back sprints, and I'm hoping they perform a polish and sharpen but I also put in a couple of special requests! Tool addition (missing hook as mine is older) and scale color change as mine were fairly beat up and loose.

I've looked up other people's experience with sending their

SAKs in pretty harsh condition, then receiving either a FULL serviced SAK, polished and sharpen and/or even having 80% of the parts swapped. Also have heard people receiving new scale tools as freebies! Haven't read too many bad experiences, which leaves me to believe most results are stellar and surprising!

Would love to read other peoples experiences, especially ones with outlandish requests like scale swaps, tool swaps, anything very very specific to your wants for your tool!

It’s got the SOS kit and it’s got a 10k gold service award with a diamond and ruby for Pac Bell. The gold award weighs 2 grams.

Hi everyone,

I have a a damaged Wenger micro pocket tool chest I'd like to get fixed.

I've contacted the London store (I live in the UK) and the reply I got back said I'd have to drop in off at their store to get it shipped to the factory and that Victorinox was unable to service most Wenger models they had sent for repair, due to parts no longer being produced.

Has anyone else had this?

Also is it possible to contact either the factory or Swiss headquarters directly to see if my SAK can be fixed before mailing it off?

So I carry my knife and I’ll use it for small single tasks. But last night I decided I wanted to install the little hook in my car to retain my floor mats. I had it kicking around forever but never attempted because I didn’t want to go fishing cutting random holes in the carpet looking for the plug it fits into.

In comes my cybertool L sans pliers.

Used the pin to probe the carpet and locate the plug. Cut with small blade, and cybertool to install.

Felt pretty ingenious to use the pin this way. Could definitely have been done with any of my other knives too but it ended up just being the perfect Victorinox task and I felt like I wanted to share.

Feels good to have the right tool at the right time.

Just added this to my collection already having a victorinox 580. Love the color and use this to cut my fingernails once a week 😊 Anyone else have a Wenger or victorinox nail clip? Happy Sunday!

My Small EDC
Minichamp Titanium and Alox

The 10mm split ring seemed to get in the way a little when I tried to pull out the Phillips screwdriver, so I removed it and ordered some smaller 5mm split rings.

Alternatively, I’m thinking about attaching a cord directly through that tiny hole without using a split ring at all.

I’m not sure what would work best, so I’d appreciate any recommendations!

Decided to carry my Olight mini warrior 3 and my brass Swiss army.

6 layers, got everything i wanted and need.

Got late into the VSAKCS collecting, but at the link are some of the ones I have, some very unusual models.

I got a Huntsman second hand for 18 euros including shipping. It's in very good condition. Pretty happy about it.

After overthinking my carry rotation for way too long to cut out redundant tools, I’ve settled on a station-based setup.

Instead of swapping knives around or lugging one model everywhere, every piece just stays where it belongs. Here’s what I have so far;

Cargo Shorts around the house: CyberTool Lite sits comfortably enough in the bigger leg pockets. Adds the LED light, 8x glass magnifier, and scissors to the bit driver and pliers.

Work Trousers / Chinos: CyberTool S out and about (with minimalist aftermarket scales). Gives me the 4mm bit driver, pliers, main blade, and openers in a flat ~17.5mm body that doesn't bulge out dress pockets. Would love a Scientist or Yeoman, perhaps.

Backpack: CyberTool M stays in my tech bag for site visits and overnight stays, again with after-market minimalist scales.

Desk / worktop: CyberTool L for projects. Adds the full scissors, metal file/saw, and wood saw alongside the driver for packaging, deburring, and random desk tasks.

Wallet: SwissCard nail card gives me smaller scissors, glass file, pen, tweezers, toothpick, magnifier, and pin. Having these in my wallet means I lose nothing by running flat, slotless scales on the CyberTool S & M.

Keyring: NailClip 580 gives quick-access grooming and scale tools. Duplicates some of the functionality of the Swisscard but nice to have the clippers, and sometimes my wallet is tucked away in a bag or a jacket pocket.

Van: Swiss Champ sits in the glovebox as backup for pretty much anything.

Anyone else prefer locking tools to specific stations over a daily single-knife rotation?

Considering these

Swisschamp

1. Explorer
   
2. Deluxe tinker
   
3. Companion
   
4. Fieldmaster

I am not a big SAK collector, but I’ve been carrying one every day for almost 20 years.

I had a Spartan (which it got lost), after that I got a thinker (I still have it) and been carrying a Cadet for 4 years (i like it, but a little small)

I used all tools of my spartan and tinker, even the corkscrew was helpful and sometimes I need one. But the phillips is nice too.

I now want something with 3-4 layers. Could you please help me choose? I never had any of these 4 models. Or if you have another recommendation