Any Swiss Army knife collectors out there?

[artemisia1]

I have the Swiss Champ (collected, but not carried)
The Fieldmaster (carry)
The Multi-Tool Evolution

and an assortment of lesser models.

If so, post yours!

[erronis]

1. Well, I have about 5-10 of the Victronix models but mainly the Climber and the Huntsman

They lie all over the place for convenient access. Some keep one of their blades open for quick use.

My criteria are: corkscrew and scissors. (Of course, the blades, can opener, etc.) Oh, and the toothpick.

I've given them to wives over the years - they weren't impressed with my offerings.

My father always had one with him, so when we lowered him into his grave, I made sure he traveled with one also.

[artemisia1]

2. I have the Huntsman as well. Nearly identical, if not so, to the Fieldmaster, iirc. Perfect EDC.

My niece loves Swiss Army knives and loved my gift of one years ago.

[Woodwizard]

3. Have the champ

My wife got it for me for my birthday the first year dating. Carried it for years it now sits in the console of my truck. Over the years it has come in really handy.

[Intractable]

4. Every seen one of these?

This is the Swischamp XL, of which I sold about a dozen on eBay, for more than $500 each.





They were only for sale in the EU. Not the US. In 1998, I heard they were being discontinued, so I went on a buying rampage, and sold many years later for huge profit.

This is the Cybertimer - a knife custom made by combining parts from a Supertimer with a Cybertool. The trick is to get the parts brand new, which I can no longer do.



I've been a fan of Victorinox (not Wenger) knives since I was a boy scout. As a teenager, I chose Vic over Wenger based on the design of the can opener. I still think it's clever.

Now Vic owns Wenger.

I have many Swiss Army Knives scattered throughout the house to keep them available for constant use.

[artemisia1]

5. Yes, I have seen that. Great pictures. Thanks.

BTW, how do you post pictures? I've been a member for over twenty years and have only been able to do so by linking to a URL that contained the picture.

[Intractable]

7. I use Postimages.org.

They are starting to monetize. This time, there was a message about "ads in the pictures," which I did not understand. Also, they have implemented paid tiers, which I think I do not need.

I know there are other pic hosting sites used by people on DU, but Postimages is the only one I've used.

[artemisia1]

8. Thanks. /nt

[AZJonnie]

10. That's what you've had to do because that is indeed the only way on DU :)

[Ptah]

6. I have a Seuss Army knife!

[debm55]

9. I always wanted one as a kid. Santa brought me one for Christmas about 5 years ago. I think it was the Multi-Tool

version as it had a spoon, fork. little saw, a corkscrew, scissors and various other things. Loved it.

[mysteryowl]

11. Fantastic knives or multi gizmo gadget.

[ProfessorGAC]

12. I Have 3

Nothing collectable, though.
I have a "Climber" that I actually bought in Switzerland.
And, I've got a "Fieldmaster" I carry all the time.
And, I've got a "Handyman", just because. I keep it in the console of my car. Too much weight for pocket carrying.

[artemisia1]

16. Fieldmaster is my top EDC as well. It is extremely useful without the bells and whistles -- and heft. /nt

[UTUSN]

13. My 1 not a "collection". The "Farmer Alox, Medium Pocket Knife with Wood Saw"

********QUOTE******

https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife%E2%84%A2-and-Tools/Outdoor/Farmer-Alox/p/0.8241.26

Inspired by the classic Soldier's knife

Blade, large (2 5/8 inches) / Can opener | Screwdriver 3 mm / Bottle opener | Screwdriver 7 mm | Wire stripper / Reamer, punch / Wood saw / Key ring /

Dimensions
Height: 0.6 in - Length: 3.7 in - Width: 0.9 in - Weight: 3 oz

Details
Item number: 0.8241.26

*******UNQUOTE********

[UTUSN]

14. What is my favorite, used only for bottle opening: Camillus soldier - has a "bail" clip-on

(Yes, I know it's not Swiss Army.)

[artemisia1]

15. Nice piece. Simple, but elegant -- and useful. /nt

[UTUSN]

18. A conflating, compiling

[mysteryowl]

17. Worlds Largest Swiss Army Knife - 64 functions!

[artemisia1]

19. Doctor Who would be envious! /nt

[mysteryowl]

20. There is even a tiny ink pen