you are right on the shield being painted on the app side since the company name/logo is where it would originally be in metal. I have a cyber tool that had it like that, what I did was removed the scale with the company name on mine and replace with one with the inlay stainless shield, looks pretty neat with shields on both sides but wish the painted shield was inlayed as well!!!
@lemanmuslim
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting to see the Mechanic Jr. Love the Scientist too! I have 2 sets new old stock with boxes and labels still intact. Pens are surprisingly working too. Got it for dirt cheap 8 years ago.
@Mjolbaggar
2 жыл бұрын
I dont understand why victorinox has not put this knife back in production. For me it would be great to have the pliers in such a small knife. I dont like leatherman becose the knifeblade is the most important thing for me and it gets to much work to get the knifeblade out on a leatherman.
@hitchpost5822
2 жыл бұрын
Radio Shack sold two interesting Victorinox knives, along with the one you have they sold a 84mm electricians knife. They also sold a small Leatherman tool that had wire strippers instead of pliers. all three of these tools have become very collectible and prices have skyrocketed. The logo was definitely painted on but generally the Radio Shack knives didn’t come with the pin hole in the scale. Now you only need the Engineer‘s knife to have the complete two layer collection. I was not even aware of that model until you mentioned it.
@decoyboat
2 жыл бұрын
So do you think that the back scale was a replacement due to the pin hole being present? From what I understand, the pin was added in 1991 to the plus scales. I don’t know what years RS sold it. The other scale is obv original, but not sure on the other. Techline was exclusive to RS, right? And that Engineer is really neat. Love the technician’s screwdriver. Definitely a unicorn knife!
@hitchpost5822
2 жыл бұрын
@@decoyboat I went to the SAKWIKI site they say “there was a hole”? I have 2 Special Mechanics nether has a pin hole, but they also are not official Radio Shack models. one is black with no marking on front scale but Victorinox paint logo on back scale. The other one is red new in the box with the same markings (painted logo on the back) they both came with the pen in the scales Your knife was probably produced later when they started adding the pin hole. I also have heard of people drilling a hole for the pin. Anyhow great addition to your collection.The pliers on a 2 layer knife are much more maneuverable and in turn more useful.
@decoyboat
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have quite the collection! Thanks for the comments. Love learning about these thingd
@Waterlander
2 жыл бұрын
There is another one. My Vic Mechanic Jr is in red celidor. With logo "Meyer BindezangenTool" on the front scale. It's a german company I bought it from several years ago. New In Box. Glad to have it in my collection. :-)
@decoyboat
2 жыл бұрын
That's pretty interesting and cool. There is a video of a guy "white glove reviews" that had a red one with the vic logo on the backside and it is blank on the frontside. Almost looks like a blank for an advertising run, so that makes sense.
@Waterlander
2 жыл бұрын
@@decoyboat Yes, I'm familiar with his channel and saw his vid of the Mech Jr with the Vic logo on the back. I've got a set of Blue scales just like that. On the front no Vic Logo just advertisement. So I replaced the front scale and now it has Vic logo's on both sides. Very cool!
@timsummers870
Жыл бұрын
I'd chance those scales and the knife would look brand new again.
@donaldstepp4850
Жыл бұрын
Gave my brother the waiter for Christmas but wish I found a mechanic Jr. Or just a mechanic
@tubezv
8 ай бұрын
Victorinox Skilletool :)
@donaldstepp4850
Жыл бұрын
The combo tool does open cans and a decent light duty pry tool
@dr.sustain6754
Жыл бұрын
Can I buy it somewhere? Great thanks. Was searching for it everywhere.
@donaldstepp4850
Жыл бұрын
I want one so bad
@decoyboat
Жыл бұрын
They are out there, but you need to be patient. That or just build one. :)
@danpierce6284
Жыл бұрын
Would it work to turn a tinker deluxe into the mechanic jr and use the bottle opener instead of the combo tool? Or is the bottle opener too thick?
@decoyboat
Жыл бұрын
I wish it was that easy. Opener is too thick and the nail nick is on the wrong side. There is no getting around the combo tool :(
@bdpf1744
2 жыл бұрын
You have what I believe are the most useful 2-layer SAK combinations: The Mechanic Jr and the Scientist. Which one would you say is the most useful and which one is your favorite? I love the cool layer on the Scientist but from a functional point of view, I think the Mechanic has it bit. You still get a Philips (although not as good as the inline), you are losing the corkscrew which for urban EDC wouldn't get much use, and then it's pliers vs magnifying glass. While I'll admit that I never really had much use for large tweezers, I still think it could end up being more useful than the magnifying glass. What are your thoughts?
@decoyboat
2 жыл бұрын
The Mechanic Jr is the most useful 2 layer IMO. Most people would say a Compact is better, but I just love the pliers over the scissors. The weight, the snap, just the overall 'experience' of holding and using it is enjoyable. The only issue is fear of losing it, so I never actually carry it. My next mod is going to be a mix of both knives BTW :)
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