A quick look inside one of the most popular 91mm Victorinox model - the Tinker. The Tinker tool set has been around since the back layer Philips screwdriver was introduced to the Victorinox line in the 1960s (Note: There was a Master Craftsman with back layer Philips screwdriver as early as the 1950s).
The 1960's 84mm Tinker
First layer after the scales have been removed. The liner here has the indentations introduced to the modern models. I think this adds to the strength of the liners in those high stress points for the main blade pivot.
Second layer after the outer liner was removed. All standard configuration with the spacer for the small blade without the key ring attachment.
Third layer is the inner liner with the small cut-out for the nail nick of the awl/reamer.
Fourth layer is the standard bottle opener, can opener and awl/reamer set. This one has the key ring attachment point integrated into the back layer spring.
Last layer is the other outer liner with indentations as well for added strength.
This is another installment of the SAK Deconstructed series I'm doing to document the SAKs that I disassemble.
This is the Wenger Nomad, one of the few Wenger SAKs with a Universal Wrench and it also has a locking main blade via push lever. The Wenger scale is attached differently to the main body compared to the Victorinox models. The outer liner for Wenger has a protrusion that catches the scales using clips molded into the plastic scale. The brass pins doesn't have any bushing and is peened directly to the outer liner.
Initial disassembly is easier compared to the Victorinox, the peened brass heads just need to be filed instead of drilling required for the Victorinox SAKs.
The locking mechanism.
I'll start documenting each layer of SAK that I dismantle for modding or repair. This will serve as my reference for future mods and repairs. I hope you'll find them useful as well.
This is the Victorinox Explorer with the old 8x Mag glass.
