Victorinox has recently released the S557 as part of the Delemont Collection with the Victorinox shield logo.
References:
www.sakwiki.comwww.swissarmy.com
Showing posts with label 85mm. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 85mm. Show all posts
Monday, July 27, 2015
COLLECTION: Wenger EVO S557 85mm (2000s)
The Wenger EVO S557 is a five-layer 85mm Wenger. The S557 is part of the Wenger's showpiece as it includes the most popular tools in the 85mm range like the locking main blade, slip joint pliers and my favorite, the wrench.
Victorinox has recently released the S557 as part of the Delemont Collection with the Victorinox shield logo.
www.swissarmy.com
Victorinox has recently released the S557 as part of the Delemont Collection with the Victorinox shield logo.
www.swissarmy.com
Friday, February 06, 2015
COLLECTION: Wenger EvoWood 10 85mm (2000s)
This is a follow-up post for my previous Wenger Evo 10. Wenger released different versions of their popular 85mm Commander model and EvoWood was one of them. It is essentially an Evo 10 but the scales are made out of natural Walnut which was sourced out from wastes of other production processes which make it highly sustainable and eco-friendly. The scales have a dark stain to bring out the individual natural grains of the wood to make each knife unique.
References:
http://www.wengerna.com/evowood-11-16386
References:
http://www.wengerna.com/evowood-11-16386
Monday, January 12, 2015
COLLECTION: Wenger EVO 10 85mm (2000s)
The Wenger EVO 10 is an 85mm model with 2 layers and has very similar tool set with the 85mm Commander except is has tweezers and toothpick and has ergonomic scales hence the EVO tag.
The EVO series was introduced by Wenger in 2005 which incorporated ergonomic scales on popular models such as the Commander (EVO 10) and other models.
The original 85mm Commander which was the basis for the EVO 10 model from the 1992-1995 Wenger European Dealers Catalog.
Actual photos of the knife in my collection.
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References:
www.sakwiki.com
Wenger EU Dealer Catalog 1992-1995
Wenger Catalog 2005
The EVO series was introduced by Wenger in 2005 which incorporated ergonomic scales on popular models such as the Commander (EVO 10) and other models.
The original 85mm Commander which was the basis for the EVO 10 model from the 1992-1995 Wenger European Dealers Catalog.
References:
www.sakwiki.com
Wenger EU Dealer Catalog 1992-1995
Wenger Catalog 2005
Tuesday, December 23, 2014
COLLECTION: Wenger EvoGrip 18 Handyman 85mm (2000s)
This is my Wenger EvoGrip 18, it is an 85mm model with 4 layers and ergonomic handles with rubber grip. The Evo lineup was first introduced in 2005 and two years later, in 2007, Wenger updated it to EvoGrip, essentially it has the same ergonomic shape but with black rubber grips embedded to the red cellidor scales.
The EvoGrip 18 is based on the Handyman model. The Handyman model has been produced since the 1960s (*disclosure: I only have a 1963 Wenger catalog, this model most probably existed before that but I don't have concrete proof, hopefully I can get some older catalogs to trace it back further. When I get this, I will update my Wenger posts).
In the 1960s, Wenger has not given names to its knives, only Model numbers existed. For this model, it was Model Number: 776. Back in 1963, this model cost USD 5.95! It has the same toolset as Model Number 716 but it has toothpick and tweezers, and it has a philips screw driver in the place of the corkscrew. The 1963 model still has the bail (or the Lanyard Shackle as what Wenger wants to call it) included as well.
In the 1970s, the Model Number was changed to 16933 and it was also first given the model name, Handyman. It was basically the same model as the 1960s one.
Late in the 1970s, a lot of changes were made to the Wenger SAKs, so in the 1980s catalog these changes were very evident. The nail file has changed, lanyard shackle was replaced by a key ring and chain, the scissors was changed to the single lever type and the can opener was changed design as well as changed places with the bottle opener.
Finally in 2007, they again updated the Evo lineup to embed rubber grips and named it EvoGrip (surprise!). This is essentially, the EvoGrip models still being sold today until supplies last. The new Delemont Collection just released will finally fold the Wenger saks to the Victorinox brand.
More photos:
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| Current EvoGrip 18 model |
The EvoGrip 18 is based on the Handyman model. The Handyman model has been produced since the 1960s (*disclosure: I only have a 1963 Wenger catalog, this model most probably existed before that but I don't have concrete proof, hopefully I can get some older catalogs to trace it back further. When I get this, I will update my Wenger posts).
In the 1960s, Wenger has not given names to its knives, only Model numbers existed. For this model, it was Model Number: 776. Back in 1963, this model cost USD 5.95! It has the same toolset as Model Number 716 but it has toothpick and tweezers, and it has a philips screw driver in the place of the corkscrew. The 1963 model still has the bail (or the Lanyard Shackle as what Wenger wants to call it) included as well.
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| Model Number 776 from the 1963 Wenger US Catalog |
In the 1970s, the Model Number was changed to 16933 and it was also first given the model name, Handyman. It was basically the same model as the 1960s one.
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| 1970s Catalog with the updated model number |
Late in the 1970s, a lot of changes were made to the Wenger SAKs, so in the 1980s catalog these changes were very evident. The nail file has changed, lanyard shackle was replaced by a key ring and chain, the scissors was changed to the single lever type and the can opener was changed design as well as changed places with the bottle opener.
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| The 1980s model represented the radical changes happened in the late 1970s. |
The 1993 model was roughly the same as the 1980s model except the bottle opener has the "Patent" engraved on it.
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| Photo from the 1990 Wenger Catalog |
In 2005 Wenger introduced the Evo model lineup. Basically it took the most popular models and changed the scales into ergonomically shaped ones.
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| 2005 Catalog showed the introduction of the Evo models. |
Finally in 2007, they again updated the Evo lineup to embed rubber grips and named it EvoGrip (surprise!). This is essentially, the EvoGrip models still being sold today until supplies last. The new Delemont Collection just released will finally fold the Wenger saks to the Victorinox brand.
More photos:
References:
www.sakwiki.com
1960s Wenger Catalog
1970s Wenger Catalog
1980s Wenger Catalog
1990s Wenger Catalog
2005-2006 Wenger Catalog
2007 Wenger Catalog
Sunday, December 14, 2014
COLLECTION: Wenger Master Fisherman 85mm (1970s)
Wenger has been producing Swiss Army Knives since 1886 and together with Victorinox, they were supplying the Swiss soldiers with folding knives since 1893. They are known for releasing unique models with unique tools. Recently, they were acquired by Victorinox in an apparent move to keep the Swiss Army Knives manufacturing in Switzerland.
The Master Fisherman has been in production since the 1960s (earliest Wenger catalog available online). It might have been in-production earlier, but I don't have a catalog available from the 1950s and earlier to verify. The 1960s model does not have a name yet and is only indicated by the Model No. 967. It was USD 7.75 back then which is roughly USD 76 in 2014 value. This is comparable to the Wenger Fisherman 19 currently on sale at Amazon.com (USD 65).
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the can opener was changed to the "V" shaped or the dog leg-style from the old-style can opener (similar to what Victorinox used in the 1950s). They later changed this again to the current/modern curved-shaped design in 1975.
The scissors design with the single leaf spring similar to the Victorinox design was changed to the lever-type design after 1972.
This particular SAK in my collection can be dated to pre-1972 based on the scissors design in the tool set.
More photos:
References:
www.sakwiki.com
Wenger company history
http://www.measuringworth.com/
1963 Wenger Catalog
1970s Wenger Catalog
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| Actual photo from my collection dating back to early 1970s. |
The Master Fisherman has been in production since the 1960s (earliest Wenger catalog available online). It might have been in-production earlier, but I don't have a catalog available from the 1950s and earlier to verify. The 1960s model does not have a name yet and is only indicated by the Model No. 967. It was USD 7.75 back then which is roughly USD 76 in 2014 value. This is comparable to the Wenger Fisherman 19 currently on sale at Amazon.com (USD 65).
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| From the 1963 Wenger Catalog, the asterisk in the model number denoted a Philips screwdriver in place of the corkscrew |
During the late 1960s and early 1970s, the can opener was changed to the "V" shaped or the dog leg-style from the old-style can opener (similar to what Victorinox used in the 1950s). They later changed this again to the current/modern curved-shaped design in 1975.
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| From the 1970 Wenger catalog. |
The scissors design with the single leaf spring similar to the Victorinox design was changed to the lever-type design after 1972.
This particular SAK in my collection can be dated to pre-1972 based on the scissors design in the tool set.
More photos:
References:
www.sakwiki.com
Wenger company history
http://www.measuringworth.com/
1963 Wenger Catalog
1970s Wenger Catalog
Wednesday, December 03, 2014
COLLECTION: Wenger Commander 85mm
The Wenger Commander is an 85mm 2-layer SAK which as the same tool set as the Victorinox Sportsman. It has the basic main blade, can opener, locking cap lifter, nail file/cleaner, corkscrew and reamer/awl.
This will be a collector's item in the future. Although you can still buy new ones, once the stock is depleted there are no more new ones being manufactured. Since Victorinox integrated Wenger's knife operations into its own early 2013, it has released the new Delemont Collection which eliminated the duplication in the product lines. The Commander does not have an equivalent Delemont collection model since a similar Victorinox model already exists.
The print: Reishauer is a gear grinding technology company that develops and manufactures gear manufacturing equipment. The company was founded by Hans Jakob Daniker in 1788 in Zurich, Switzerland. The company still exists and is a leading player in gear grinding technology today.
Reference:
Reishauer Corporate History
This will be a collector's item in the future. Although you can still buy new ones, once the stock is depleted there are no more new ones being manufactured. Since Victorinox integrated Wenger's knife operations into its own early 2013, it has released the new Delemont Collection which eliminated the duplication in the product lines. The Commander does not have an equivalent Delemont collection model since a similar Victorinox model already exists.
The print: Reishauer is a gear grinding technology company that develops and manufactures gear manufacturing equipment. The company was founded by Hans Jakob Daniker in 1788 in Zurich, Switzerland. The company still exists and is a leading player in gear grinding technology today.
Reference:
Reishauer Corporate History
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