You ought to get that price tag removed. Hope it doesn't stain or cause reaction to the plastic. I mean it doesn't matter, but it will just remind you how bad decision it was not to remove the sticker in the first place,

I only have random boxes with smaller random boxes... But there are so many of them, I'll never get them organized :D

Awesome box! And glad to see something from you again, my friend :)

Have just discovered your videos Swiss army Dan. I carry my 4 layer knife regularly (an explorer at present). I would prefer the alox scales but would miss the toothpick and tweezers. I also like having a corkscrew. Wish they would make alox scales which could incorporate them

Good point about having a Classic SD on your keychain to back up your main knife. It allows one to choose a thinner, more pocket friendly main knife of your choice while retaining many capabilities. My personal favorite combination is the Classic SD, along with the Camper. This gives me great outdoor coverage (saw) while keeping the main knife down to three layers. I find three layers much more pocket friendly than four or more. Nice video.

you should have included water buffalo and mother of pearl and maybe something when they used genuine stag antler also

they did produce the Pioneer in silver very early on and they made gold ones also

that Timekeeper has to be from post 1997 because the file on the hook was introduced in 1998. Would love to have a black one with roman numerals but they are over $300 and not worth it

red Alox Soldier's were made until about 1977

I have a lot of Swiss Army knives, some of which you have shown. Weird, old, unusual, uncommon is what I l collect. Two models that will never ( EVER) be in my collection: the Tomo and the Golftool.

Good video, nice cross section & representation of the many models that make Victorinox such fun to collect 👍

I’m gonna say you pretty much nailed I’d second your picks in my opinion , thanks Dan 👍❤️👏

Man I miss watching you… always so layed back and one of my absolute favorite SAK Channels period. Hope all has been and is well with yourself and your family

At first I just wanted one of each MacGyver had ever used, but then you research history and out of productions stuff and it is easy to be addicted and wanting all of them! Even though I do not use them.. I find the Cadet and Sportsman to be some of the best ones to have around, with the new file. The Rambler is also a favorite. Small and compact, probably most of what you would need. I do wish they had some more with metal saw/file that was not that big/thick, the EVO S557 if it had a file would be pretty good. I have never understood the point with the small blade, they just waste space, but I know people love the little blade too.. The best thing on a pocket knife is I guess the toothpick, to pick out pocket-lint from USB ports. It is the perfect fit. The Cadet is missing that one though....

Great selection and video - thank you!

Some beautiful knives there Swiss Army Dan 🤘

Great overview! Here in Switzerland, the category 2 seems to be hardest to find. I have around 350 SAK but only few of them are these vintage cellidor models. Old soldiers, old cross and Alox models are easier to find. Cheers, Mike

Excellent video as always, Dan! 👍 I'm guilty of collecting two of your categories: Soldiers and Old Cross. Got probably 15-18 Soldiers (model 1961) with all of the major 6 patterns. Plus 3 Old Cross, which are harder to find than Soldiers these days. You've got some great knives, especially in the vintage and weird categories!

Dan you have sum beauty's for sure, just found out about your channel, just recently subscribed you have awesome content brother, I'm the SAKaholic we talked earlier, I'll definitely be watching your meetings so I can get the help I so desperately need, thanks for being there for me brother 😂😂 🙏😎

Great video Dan! I like the perspective you've given, an interesting take on it which makes sense. Keep em coming!

Pretty much perfect suggestions , I would just add something Wenger...

I got to chat with our regional Victorinox representative recently. (I work for an AD). I made sure to bring in two old school models from my collection to show him. The first was a 1996 Alox soldier model with the bail. The second was an older (1950’s?) wenger with a bail, lined corkscrew, and oddly enough an aluminum crossbow shield inlaid into the plastic scales. I got it for cheap on eBay a few years ago, and cleaned up the tools on it. Our rep really was impressed! It’s definitely fun to search for some of the vintage SAK’s. : )

Great video! I have some soldiers from the early 70's. So they go in 2 categories: old cross and soldiers. Very efficient 😂

I'm a collector but I only collect models i think I'll actually carry... the Spartan, Tourist, Compact, SD, Mountaineer, Camper, Tinker, and all the comparative Wenger models.

Dan my name is George and I'm a SAKaholic I think I need to get help 😂

Nicely done! Excellant categories and script; although I have never been a big fan of special editions. Maybe it's time to do a favorites video again. Please keep em coming, and include a musical intro every once in a while!

Wow! You don’t call, you don’t write…It’s great to hear from you again! As for the parcel hook. You are you familiar with the pour spout on a quart of Almond milk? There is a small cap with a pull ring. The parcel hook saves me every time on that cap. Great video. Thank you, S.A. Dan

Great to see that you're back! 👍 Good conversation topic! However, my picks are: - 58mm: Signature (a Classic SD with pen in one scale). I need the pen constantly and almost never a toothpick. - 74mm: I would omit this size as I don't get it. Bantam Alox would be my choice instead. - 84mm: we agree on the Sportsman. My honorable mention would be the Wenger Traveler (3 layers with scissors) which is also just 2.5 ounces. - 91mm: Compact is the king! - 93mm: Pioneer is also an all time favorite of mine. I like it more than the Pioneer X as I always pair it with a 58mm Signature and I hate tool overlap.

Hi Dan. How do I find a specific build year? I need a '72 of anything. If you have one for sale let me know.

Mrs G bought me a manager some years ago! Carry it everyday!

Glad to see you back Dan! Did i hear right, did you say kids, plural? How old is your little man, must be nearly 4 Take care Graham

Around the house, I carry an alox Classic around my neck on paracord. Outside the house, I carry the Climber or Sportsman and keep an Explorer in my kitchen.

Welcome back! You listed my 2 favorites: #1 for me is the Compact, and #2 is the Executive. My #3 is the Climber, with an honorable mention going to the Fieldmaster.

I subscribed! My favorite EDC combo is a SAK Camper with an Opinel No. 6

Great video, thanks for sharing. My first SAK was a Spartan Lite, 3 layers but w useful inline phillips. Now I own way more than I need. Regarding the Pioneer: I prefer the Soldier....got a few from the 70's, basically the same tools but thicker and w/o key ring. 👍

The thinness of the combo tool makes it a better can opener, in my vast and thrilling experience of opening cans, than the thicker tools. They all work really well, mind you, as long as you don’t overthink the whole issue, which we all do these days, *sigh*.

Dan! 🔪 👍 😊

I have that same Manager on my key chain and it's the only 58mm I have

I'm a SAK aholic I need to get help😂😜

Except for the 93mm, I have, carry and use everthing you've recommended: 1. Rambler 2. Executive 3. Sportsman....I've add a small safety pin under the corkscrew/eyeglass/pin slot. 4. Compact....same thing with the safety pin. Excellent selections!

The Classic SD Alox is so thin and light that you can keep one in your wallet (law-permitting), or a coin pocket without even noticing. Manager, Compact, and (tragically discontinued) Executive are amazing, too. My favourite really is a Cadet X, which Victorinox sadly doesn't produce (Cadet with scissors). I custom made one and it's just about EDC perfection.

Dang it Dan twice in a month? We’re spoiled

Good to see you and the SAKs👍!

Thanks for sharing about your cool SAK's, my personal fav and daily carry is the Super Tinker. 👍 It's nice to see you back, btw. 🙏 Take care and Cheers!

I use the Victorinox Deluxe Tinker for road cycling, I keep a Spartan or Climber or Signature Lite on my car keys, and I use a Traveler model around town. I’m not sure which model it is, but it has the altimeter and thermometer. I find now that I just use my Swiss Army knives, I don’t obsess about them the way I used to. But I still have a box in a bedroom drawer with a lot of other unused SAKs from Victorinox and Wenger. I value these knives and may share them with my nephews in the future.

Ooo, fancy opening and effects. Great video, great choices!

Welcome back, Dan! Good hearing your voice 😊

they have regular classic sd's with pens in them, I have one its awesome. not as thick as the manager

Great video! My candidates are, from small to large: Rambler - Sportsman - Fieldmaster or Climber - Farmer X or Pioneer X - Workchamp - Evoke... ...abd with that I missed the lightweight criteria 😊, so maybe the Climber.

Nice having you back dan