Some new knives for the case…
Two Spartans: One with a wonderful Edelweiss design I haven’t seen before. Anyone know the origin story of this one? The other is a commemorative knife for the *
Knabenschiessen* – which translates to Boys’ Shooting. From the web: “traditional target shooting competition in Zürich, first officially held in 1889 and dating back to the 17th century. The competition is open to 13- to 17-year-olds living, studying, or completing apprenticeships in the canton of Zürich. Originally limited to boys who were completing a marksmanship course for defense purposes, the event began allowing girls to participate in 1991, coinciding with Switzerland’s 700th anniversary. Knabenschiessen takes place each September and is marked by a local public holiday on Monday, along with a three-day festival featuring food and market stalls, live music, and a fun fair.”
And a Rainier, new in the box. A Community member was kind enough to turn me on to this knife. The only problem is that now I’ll have to get the McKinley and Matterhorn to complete the collection!
Pieced together from SAKWiki and the web: In the mid- to late-1990s, Victorinox released a series of knives that replaced the standard large blade with one that was 60% serrated. This “Mountain” series – as it’s been nicknamed – appears to have only been marketed in North America and has only U.S. model numbers. Included in the series are the Rainier (Huntsman), 53221; McKinley (Tinker), 53121; and the Matterhorn (Deluxe Tinker), 53491.
Please correct me if you have more - or different - information. Thanks!
