Help need to identify my Swiss Army Knife

Julie Fearnley · Dec 28, 2020

Bought this early 80’s please could someone identify it and help me find new scales for it. What size scales?

Julie Fearnley · Dec 28, 2020

Thunderpants · Dec 28, 2020

can't see any pictures!

DocT · Dec 28, 2020

Julie Fearnley said:
Bought this early 80’s please could someone identify it and help me find new scales for it. What size scales?

take a picture, go to postimage.org, upload, click Hotlink for Forums, then paste here.

GIRLYmann · Dec 28, 2020

if you don't have a camera
or haven't a clue how to upload
pictures, all is not lost.
go get a metric scale ruler
and measure the length of
the knife handle scales.
if its a victorinox brand
check out the corresponding
scale size as listed below.
voilà !
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Victorinox+Knife+List

Julie Fearnley · Dec 28, 2020

DocT said:
take a picture, go to postimage.org, upload, click Hotlink for Forums, then paste here.

thanks

Thunderpants · Dec 28, 2020

It's a Wenger something-or-other ... Classic 16?
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Wenger+Classic+16
85mm scales which are tricky to find these days but they are around. Beware, Wenger Evo (or Evolution) scales are the same size but I don't think they will fit. Evo scales are the curvier ones, with scalloped areas supposedly for improved grip.

Julie Fearnley · Dec 28, 2020

what's a wenger? it's defo a swiss army knife.

Thunderpants · Dec 28, 2020

Wenger was another Swiss company that provided pocket knives to the Swiss Army, so they were also rightfully considered Swiss Army Knives (and marketed as such in the US, I think.) They were just as good as Victorinox but always a little bit more expensive, and eventually Victorinox bought them. The old factory where Wengers were made is still making pocket knives but they are now Victorinox branded - the last true Wengers were made in 2013 or thereabouts. Any scales you find will date from then.
I don't think yours is particularly valuable or anything so I wouldn't go crazy trying to find a nice new pair of scales. Yours has a metal insert (where the Swiss shield used to be) and you will not find scales like that new. The new ones should fit but will have the shield painted on.
Edit - it is possible that the knife is more valuable with the old scales on there.

jmgruber · Dec 28, 2020

Check out SAK Wiki

Julie Fearnley · Dec 28, 2020

Thunderpants said:
Wenger was another Swiss company that provided pocket knives to the Swiss Army, so they were also rightfully considered Swiss Army Knives (and marketed as such in the US, I think.) They were just as good as Victorinox but always a little bit more expensive, and eventually Victorinox bought them. The old factory where Wengers were made is still making pocket knives but they are now Victorinox branded - the last true Wengers were made in 2013 or thereabouts. Any scales you find will date from then.
I don't think yours is particularly valuable or anything so I wouldn't go crazy trying to find a nice new pair of scales. Yours has a metal insert (where the Swiss shield used to be) and you will not find scales like that new. The new ones should fit but will have the shield painted on.
Edit - it is possible that the knife is more valuable with the old scales on there.

Thanks

I bought it in the UK and have used it over many years. Love it!

Just seen the Blade says Wenger Delemont on it that makes sense now!

GIRLYmann · Dec 28, 2020

ah wenger check
https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=wenger+Knife+List

Getahl · Dec 28, 2020

Looks like the Traveller, but with Philip's driver instead of corkscrew.

Henry Beige · Dec 28, 2020

I’m gonna say not Victorinox. Possibly Wenger, on account of the scissors, or possibly a no-name. What does the tang say?

Julie Fearnley · Dec 28, 2020

Henry Beige said:
I’m gonna say not Victorinox. Possibly Wenger, on account of the scissors, or possibly a no-name. What does the tang say?

Says Wenger thanks but didn’t know the model name?

Stelth · Dec 28, 2020

16239: Swiss Sportsman, locking main blade and flat Phillips screwdriver
https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Traveler

I think it's a version of the Traveler

Julie Fearnley · Dec 28, 2020

Stelth said:
16239: Swiss Sportsman, locking main blade and flat Phillips screwdriver

https://sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Traveler

I think it's a version of the Traveler

Came with the short chain instead of a small split ring too!!

DocT · Dec 30, 2020

That actually seems to be a Classic 16, but an old one. It has the exact size and tool set, so it is a pretty sure bet.