Victorinox 1940 Elsener Schwyz Swiss Army Soldier knife- used, vintage #6437

MODEL DESCRIPTION: The 100mm fiber Soldier Swiss Army knife was standard issue for Swiss soldiers from 1908 to 1950. Unlike later SAKs, it is built entirely from plain carbon steel rather than stainless steel.

During this period, the Soldier was produced in equal quantities by Victorinox (usually labeled Elsener Schwyz) and Wenger (usually labeled Wenger Delemont). The 1940 Soldier knife is 100mm (3 1/2") long, 25mm (1") wide, and 18mm (0.72) thick. It weighs about 121.7 grams (4.3 oz). And contains the following tools. This link has more about our used knife grades.

The item "Victorinox 1940 Elsener Schwyz Swiss Army Soldier knife- used, vintage #6437" is in sale since Tuesday, October 24, 2017. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Folding Knives\Modern Folding Knives\Factory Manufactured". The seller is "smartknives" and is located in Ithaca, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Brand: Victorinox
Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
Type: Pocketknife
Number of Blades: 1
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Edge: Plain
Tools: Can Opener
Authenticity: Original
Blade Range: 2.76 - 4in.
Year: 1940
Blade Type: Clip Point
Handle Material: Fiber
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Opening Mechanism: Manual
Color: Brown
Lock Type: Slipjoint