Swiss Army Knife New Scales

[Ringel05]

Back when my dad passed one of the things I found in the truck I inherited was an old Swiss Army Knife with the scale on one side completely gone and the other scale curling up on one end.

I put it away and forgot about it until recently and began looking for replacement scales and a replacement for the missing toothpick. I quickly discovered mine is a Wenger, the original Swiss Army Knife maker. Victorinox bought them out many moons ago and has since stopped production of the Wenger line. Replacement toothpicks are non existent and only one company that I'm familiar with makes brand new scales. The scales are custom so they ain't cheap, typically around $50 for a set. SAK who sells them had had a set of Desert Ironwood ones on sale so I bought those.
Again I set the knife to the side with the scales for about a month while I was busy with other projects. Finally grabbed some jeweler's glue, attached the scales with a wood vise press and here is the finished knife.

 

[1srelluc]

Classy!

 

[rightwinger]

Back when my dad passed one of the things I found in the truck I inherited was an old Swiss Army Knife with the scale on one side completely gone and the other scale curling up on one end.

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I put it away and forgot about it until recently and began looking for replacement scales and a replacement for the missing toothpick. I quickly discovered mine is a Wenger, the original Swiss Army Knife maker. Victorinox bought them out many moons ago and has since stopped production of the Wenger line. Replacement toothpicks are non existent and only one company that I'm familiar with makes brand new scales. The scales are custom so they ain't cheap, typically around $50 for a set. SAK who sells them had had a set of Desert Ironwood ones on sale so I bought those.
Again I set the knife to the side with the scales for about a month while I was busy with other projects. Finally grabbed some jeweler's glue, attached the scales with a wood vise press and here is the finished knife.



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Your Dad would be proud

 

[Ringel05]

I keep checking EBay for the toothpicks and wouldn't ya know, suddenly there's a batch available. Someone must have found another stash somewhere. Immediately ordered one!

 

[Ringel05]

For those who are interested here's what to look for on Swiss Army Knives to distinguish between Victorinox and Wenger.

Also the sizes of the knives are different so the parts are not interchangeable.

 

[rightwinger]

For those who are interested here's what to look for on Swiss Army Knives to distinguish between Victorinox and Wenger.

Also the sizes of the knives are different so the parts are not interchangeable.

I always thought the toothpicks were interchangeable
One size fits all

Are the older ones made of plastic?

 

[Ringel05]

I always thought the toothpicks were interchangeable
One size fits all

Are the older ones made of plastic?

When I was in discovery mode I checked with Victorinox and they told me the toothpicks are indeed different and not interchangeable.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Back when my dad passed one of the things I found in the truck I inherited was an old Swiss Army Knife with the scale on one side completely gone and the other scale curling up on one end.

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I put it away and forgot about it until recently and began looking for replacement scales and a replacement for the missing toothpick. I quickly discovered mine is a Wenger, the original Swiss Army Knife maker. Victorinox bought them out many moons ago and has since stopped production of the Wenger line. Replacement toothpicks are non existent and only one company that I'm familiar with makes brand new scales. The scales are custom so they ain't cheap, typically around $50 for a set. SAK who sells them had had a set of Desert Ironwood ones on sale so I bought those.
Again I set the knife to the side with the scales for about a month while I was busy with other projects. Finally grabbed some jeweler's glue, attached the scales with a wood vise press and here is the finished knife.



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We can get spares in the UK

 

[Ringel05]

We can get spares in the UK

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Victorinox parts are everywhere and cheap. The one I have is an original Wenger, the first company that made the Swiss Army Knife. Wenger was eventually bought out by Victorinox but the Wenger line was discontinued. Parts for each manufacturer are not interchangeable and Wenger parts are becoming more and more scarce.

 

[Shawnee_b]

Original tooth pics were ivory. I've made them to fit. You can too.

 

[Missourian]

Back when my dad passed one of the things I found in the truck I inherited was an old Swiss Army Knife with the scale on one side completely gone and the other scale curling up on one end.

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I put it away and forgot about it until recently and began looking for replacement scales and a replacement for the missing toothpick. I quickly discovered mine is a Wenger, the original Swiss Army Knife maker. Victorinox bought them out many moons ago and has since stopped production of the Wenger line. Replacement toothpicks are non existent and only one company that I'm familiar with makes brand new scales. The scales are custom so they ain't cheap, typically around $50 for a set. SAK who sells them had had a set of Desert Ironwood ones on sale so I bought those.
Again I set the knife to the side with the scales for about a month while I was busy with other projects. Finally grabbed some jeweler's glue, attached the scales with a wood vise press and here is the finished knife.



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Now I want one. Looks fantastic.

 

[Captain Caveman]

Victorinox parts are everywhere and cheap. The one I have is an original Wenger, the first company that made the Swiss Army Knife. Wenger was eventually bought out by Victorinox but the Wenger line was discontinued. Parts for each manufacturer are not interchangeable and Wenger parts are becoming more and more scarce.

Sorry, I missed that.

Probably best going onto the likes of eBay in Switzerland -

Wenger Spare Parts Army Knife | eBay

Tolle Angebote bei eBay für Wenger Spare Parts Army Knife. Sicher einkaufen.

www.ebay.ch

Then trying to work out if they post to the USA.

 

[Ringel05]

I dug out the one my dad bought me when I was a teenager, it's a Victorinox, don't know which model. It definitely needs a good Ballistol clean/lube and I ordered a set of new Sandalwood scales. Found them on EBay for $20 shipped.

 

[Shawnee_b]

It is a nice job on the scales. I like the Swiss, both Wenger and Victornox, had many. Buddy had to get the newest huge one everytime a new tool was added. Must a been 60 tools at least. Carried it in the breast pockets bib overalls with a string.

Ivory micarta will also work well. Bone. Ivory of course. I'm sure I have scraps of all if you want to try.