I was a boy in the 80's when all the Boy Scouts carried SAKs, and McGuyver was the #1 TV show. Of course, I was gifted an SAK in my youth. I got interested in knives 10 years ago, tried liner locks, lockbacks, etc, etc. Now I am full circle, carrying an SAK. They are just amazing knives. Period.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for this wonderful story!

@Lumpy_Peter

Жыл бұрын

Same with me. You should go and search KnifeCenter channel on KZread and watch their latest short video called 'Four stages of knife addiction'. I think you may find it hilarious.

@michaeldubinski1375

Жыл бұрын

Full circle! 😅

@randymartin5521

Жыл бұрын

I had an old Boy Scouts knife similar to a SAK, long spear blade, awl, bottle opener and can opener when I was a kid but moved on to jack knives and stockmans as I grew older, then began getting into Benchmades and Spydercos. Thanks to you, Felix, and a few others on KZread I finally bought my first SAK, a used but excellent Tinker, on eBay about 5 years ago. That led to a Camper and then a couple of alox models. They are all now part of my normal rotation and I carry the Tinker most often.

@susanp.collins7834

3 ай бұрын

Here in South Africa I can get a Victorinox Camper with a saw for R600. A Leatherman with a whole load of gadgets that I will never use will cost me over R4000.

This video came in just in time for a restoration! FYI: the grits Felix used are 120 - 240 - 400 - 600 - 1200 - 4000 - polishing compound

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@trumanhw

5 ай бұрын

That was my EXACT question. But I also had one more ... did he use adhesive sandpaper..? How'd it to stick to the table..? (also, I bet after the lansky it'd cut paper nicely: Shoulda shown it!!)

@cameronmimnagh4395

3 ай бұрын

@@trumanhwdid you watch the video completely? He used an adhesive spray on the back of the sand paper.

I think I've seen just about every video that you made and I learned so much from you. You are my favorite person to watch. Thank you for everything and please, never stop posting videos. Sincerely, Dennis Pedicone

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Your comment makes me happy. Thanks a lot!

Another educational video and challenge to try. I have been buying SAK's at flea markets and gun shows for years, cleaning them up and giving most of them away to friends and their children. I try to buy the ugliest ones, with sticky blades which are hard to open and usually just need the patience of a good cleaning and sanitizing. I often get a good deal by buying 2 or 3 of the ones the vendor will likely never sell. I usually just clean the scales and clean and sharpen the blades, but haven't tried sanding and polishing the blades so I'll try that next. All great fun, and even more so having watched so many of Felix's tips and tricks. His enthusiasm is contagious.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your wonderful story!

@godofmyworld77

Жыл бұрын

Felix knows is stuff...my go to channel for all things SAK 👌🏻

I admire your patience and your work ethic. I'm afraid that I would be too strongly tempted to just buy a new one, than work that hard. You are an inspiration.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@CSGraves

Жыл бұрын

Polishing a blade up is pretty rewarding if you can muster the patience. I find it helps to either queue up a few hours of music or youtube videos to last through the job.

@DanEvans-yb6wk

6 ай бұрын

Yes, you could buy a new one, but if the space and tools are available, great joy and a sense of accomplishment can be found in restoring nearly anything. Cheers!

Hallo Felix, als Metaller kann ich nur sagen: "Toll gemacht!"👍 Mein ältestes und liebstes Victorinox ist bereits 45 Jahre alt und immer noch viel im Einsatz. Es hat eine Menge Kratzer und auch die Griffschalen sind natürlich schon mit Kerben übersehen, aber ich lasse es so wie es ist. Jeder Kratzer ist eine Erinnerung an meine Jugend und erzählt eine Geschichte über einen Teil meines Lebens. 😊 Ganz liebe Grüße aus Wels nach St. Gallen und ein schönes Wochenende für dich und deine Familie!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Ja natürlich... das musst Du unbedingt so lassen! Ich meine nur wenn Du auf dem Flohmarkt ein Messer kaufst und da steht Horst auf der Klinge oder so... 🤣

@willikebari5478

Жыл бұрын

@@FelixImmler Da muss ich mich entschuldigen lieber Felix!😟 Ich hoffe du hast mich da nicht missverstanden, denn ich wollte dich da keineswegs kritisieren, ganz im Gegenteil! Deine Art die Klingen von Kratzern und von Gravuren zu säubern ist absolut klasse und richtig!👍 Auch für neue Messer und für Sammlerstücke sehr geeignet und empfehlenswert. Ich mache es ja auch so ähnlich bei meinen Sammlermessern. Nur halt bei Messern, die mich schon sehr lange begleiten und denen auch sehr alte Erinnerungen anhaften, die lasse ich so wie sie sind, mit allen Kratzern. Eine Art "Patina", die eine Geschichte erzählt (so wie meine Falten im Gesicht😄).

@jimmychristensen498

Жыл бұрын

​@@FelixImmler fals da Horst stande, würde ich es so lassen hahaha

@AndreasGassner

Жыл бұрын

@@FelixImmler sag es aber nicht dem Horst 😅

I was polishing up an old SAK today, I learned a lot from your video. Polishing the plastic scales is fun because it brings back the luster even if they have deep scratches and knicks so it makes it feel like a shiny "new" used knife. I proudly enjoy carrying the older knives I bought and restored because I treat them less delicate than I would a brand new SAK, which to me is like a small work of art I do not want to scratch or muck up. I have only one Victorinox sheath for larger knives and a few little leather slip cases for my small knives like the Excelsior/Secretary. I was thinking of an idea and would love to see you make a video(because I'm sure you would make it amazing) of how to make leather slip case that wraps around with the inside loaded with stropping compound or a sheath with a side compartment for a Victorinox Dual Knife Sharpener. Keep up the great work.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your inspiration. I need a sketch from your idea...

@ShannonRamos

Жыл бұрын

@@FelixImmler I sent you a email with a sketch.

@germanshepherd13

Жыл бұрын

I find it relaxing

Terrific video! I love those Lansky sharpeners...it's the only way I feel confident about obtaining the correct edge angle. I like the technique of sticking the sandpaper to the tabletop, thanks for sharing!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your interesting feedback!

All of your mods and techniques are so perfectly thought out, thank you Felix 👍😆

Thank you for this complete guide to restoring a bade. I received a used Swiss Army knife as a gift recently and was a little saddened by the botched attempt to sharpen the blade. There is hope!!!

@FelixImmler

5 ай бұрын

Super! good luck!

Felix, excelente presentación y ahora esta la traducción tipo sub título en la parte inferior de la pantalla! Ahora vas a tener muchos más seguidores en español! Un gran saludo desde Argentina!🇦🇷

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

¡Gracias por este comentario positivo!

The best channel for swiss knives! thanks for the content

My dad passed away in December and in his belongings, I found a fixed blade Case XX model 223-6, someone had attempted to sharpen (I guess? Never seen so much damage, dad wouldnt have done that) since it was so shiny, i thought it was destroyed. Well, i dont know how many hours i have in it using your method, but the knife looks almost as good as new. I used 220, 400,600,800,1000,1500 grits. Gave me something to do and think about my dad. I appreciate you sir. I miss my dad.

Thanks for making this video, I love watching you polish knives. Great job.

@FelixImmler

6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Dear Felix, YOU are still my one and only hero regarding "all about and more regarding SAK." Best regards from Friesland to Switzerland René

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Hallo Rene... vielen Dank!!!

I tried these methods on a Climber with a scratched main blade, which has sentimental meaning to me. It turned out beautifully! Thank you Felix.

The GOAT of SAK! 🙂

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Hey Felix I finally got my Trekker. Naturally it was the one with the serrations on the front of the blade. That thing cut like a son-of-a-gun. But the Chisel grind caused the blade to dig in so deeply I couldn't even make shavings or feather sticks with it. I re- profiled it into the smooth edge and now I have another great knife. You the man when it comes to Swiss Army knives

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your interesting comment. Exactly your problem is topic of one of me next videos!

Great work Felix. Thank you for sharing your method!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching!

Many would argue that they look better beat up Felix, but some knives. We just like to make it look very nice and lovely.❤

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

True...

You are really an artist, I really appreciate for sharing your knowledge.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

have an old SAK from my time in the german army, 38 years ago, with marks from the grinder. i did'nt believe it was was possible to repair that. now i will try. thanks for the video.

I've been making Comanche style hunting knives from leaf springs, broken dozer blades, and so on for years. The most arduous part of the making is getting all the scratches off what was once a rusty piece of steel. Your demo, especially the sanding method of mounting course to finer grades of sand paper should save me hours of work. We share many opinions, especially the wet/dry sanding methods. My heartiest thanks to you, kind sir.

your a craftsman, be proud

@FelixImmler

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

I can see several parts of this process where I have been going wrong in the past. Thanks Felix!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

There is always more than one correct solution.

Thank you Felix, just ordered a few old case knives that are in pretty rough shape, I’m gonna use this technique to get the scratches out of the blades 👍

Thanks a lot. Congratulations from Paris.

Moin. I am Age-π. You are much, much better than Mac-Gyver.😂😅😊 I enjoy your videos. Wer hatt's erfunden? Die Schweizer...

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Danke Hanspeter!

Great tip, my friend! Thanks so much for the video and I hope you have a great week!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot my friend i wish you the same..

@WayPointSurvival

Жыл бұрын

@@FelixImmler You're welcome!

Never seen a blade quite that shape on a Victorinox before... Has a much for sweeping belly than all the ones I own. Neat!

Grazie Felix, always good lessons from you

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Great job. I've made a lot of belt buckles out of stainless steel pipe and I still get excited when I start final buffing. Have a great day.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your interesting comment!

Thanks. Nice polished finish. I use a hand rubbed finish on all my restorations.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your interesting comment!

Gran video, mantenimiento y cuidados maestro para Victorinox, Gracias F.H. 😊

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Victor!

Hallo Felix, ich mache es beinahe so wie Du es zeigst. Nur das ich, ab 400-600, Nass schleife. Und anschließend mit 2-3 Polierpasten arbeite. Völlig verhunzte Klingen bringe ich vorher mit einer feinen Feile in Form. So habe ich mir klasse Schnitzmesserklingen herausgearbeitet. Victorinox is the best🤘🏻

@FelixImmler

8 ай бұрын

Wowww, danke für das super interessante Feedback!

Thanks for posting this! I've been wanting to remove some scratches from some of my Wenger knives.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Super! good luck!

Felix, I've had my Lansky for 30 years and I never thought to put tape on the blade when I use it. You're always teaching me new things.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Those are nice looking blades at the end. Thanks for sharing.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Hello James. Thanks for watching!

Great video as always. I 've been using this method for many years, with excellent results. Thanks for the tutorial. Bravo.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback!!!

Super Video. Leicht verständlich und gut vermittelt.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Hallo Alexander. Danke für das Lob!

Good instructional video Felix , thanks for sharing , God bless !

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot dear Michael!

Awesome result! Great video.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thanks Felix your a wizard great all the time 👍👌

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot dear Toni!

Идея с наклеиванием наждачной бумаги на стол понравилась! Хотелось бы увидеть как Вы реставрируете рисунок креста на накладках.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your comment!

Thank you Felix. I love to bring an old tool back to life. My father called them, 'old friends." This episode, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Richard!!!

@twatmunro

Жыл бұрын

The only thing bringing my old tool back to life is a little blue pill.

@richardmacyczko1580

Жыл бұрын

@@twatmunro HA1

It is good to remember that, with Swiss Army knives, you are working with very durable stainless steel. Hence, this is an excellent and useful tutorial. Thank you! 👍👍 Best regards.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Jerry!

Excellent video! Thank you.👍

@FelixImmler

8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Thank you Felix! I recently purchased a used 1973 Buck 112 in very good to excellent condition. I put a KME edge on it, but the blade has several scratches from use. I am debating whether or not to remove those scratches. On the one hand, no scratches look fantastic. But on the other hand those scratches are like wrinkles on a person's face. They are the life history of the person or the blade. But whatever I decide to do, thank you for providing me with the knowledge to do it.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

very nicely said. You are right!

Wow! Thanks for this useful tip 👍

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!

Awesome Job on video and Nicely done!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🪓🔪👍👍

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Hello from Kentucky (USA) Felix, Great tips. Thanks for sharing them. JT

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your weekly support!!!

Honestly Felix, you are so upbeat and enthusiastic it would make me happy listening to you read IKEA assembly instructions 😂

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

Thanks for making the video.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching!!

Subscribed! Love your videos.

Good video, Felix! Thank you for your tips & techniques...most informative & delivered in your classic, friendly style! 😊 You took an "ugly duckling" & turned it into a "swan"...Great!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Edgar!

@edgaraquino2324

Жыл бұрын

@@FelixImmler you are most welcome!

Hi Felix, another informative video i enjoyed watching, great stuff! Cheers Will.😊😎

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot dear Will!

Looks like a brand New now,nice work Felix

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Steve!

Amazing job. Thanks.

@FelixImmler

2 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Bardzo fajny film.Swietnie pokazales podstawy,ktore powinni znac wszyscy.

@FelixImmler

2 күн бұрын

Thank you very much!

It's lots of work but sure is worth it when it's all done; nice and shiny! 😀

Thanks, Felix I really need a guide like this since I bought an old Wenger ranger which has scratches in it.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Super... that makes me happy!

Nice restore job on the victorinox

@FelixImmler

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Good Work,well done

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Dankeschön!

You are incredible

@FelixImmler

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!

thanks for the useful video! tape the ricasso with painters tape if you don‘t want to scratch it. I even use this trick when I sharpen my knives sometimes.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

You are right! Thanks a lot for your hint!

Felix Victorinox sollte dich als Mitarbeiter einstellen 😉👍🏼 du bist so eine gewiffte Person du wärst für die eine Bereicherung ! Ich wünsche dir ein entspanntes und schönes Wochenende ✌🏼

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Vielen Dank für Deinen super netten Kommentar!

Really enjoy your videos very insightful. Keep'em coming bud. Hope you and your family are doing great. Stay safe and be well brother. 👊😎🤙🍻🇺🇸

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Steven!

Very nice video, my friend. As always. Best regards from Brazil!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Danilo. Are the portuguese subtitles okay? make they sens?

@DaniloAMViana

Жыл бұрын

​@@FelixImmler honestly, I didn't know that was an option. I use to watch your videos without CC. But I'm watching again and they seem pretty good. Only the "flea market" translation doesn't make much sense, as it was literally translated to "mercado de pulgas", it's not a term we use in Brazil. Who doesn't know the English origin of expression can be a little lost. We use to call it "brechó" or "topa tudo" (at least in my region, in southern Brazil they call it "brique", but I guess they would understand the term "brechó") or you could just change it a little for "comprar de feirantes" that would be "buy from marketers".

Super! Einfach eine Freude die Felix Immler Videos….❤❤❤ Wenn’s dann ganz verrazt ist zum Vic Service senden, ist sensationell 😊

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Ja klar..daran habe ich gar nicht gedacht....

Great Information.

Great video 3M pads also work real well 👌

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Yes i think so!

Another alternative to a buffing wheel: a piece of boxboard with stropping compound on it. Treat it like you would a piece or high grit sandpaper.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Super idea!!!

Great job, thx for the advice!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!!

Um das Metall zu polieren benutze ich entweder Wenol oder Flitz. Klappt prima. Danke für das Video. Wieder viel gelernt in einem kurzen Video!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Das freut mich. danke für die Rückmeldung.

Gran trabajo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽, yo necesito hacer eso con alguna de mis navajas, un saludo

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your comment. Good luck!

Thanks Felix. Your lessons and advice are always appreciated. Respect sent.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this roses!

Thank you.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Welcome...

Wieder eine schöne Anleitung🏆! Der tipp mit dem Richtungswechsel beim Körnungswechsel ist super. Und eine Kleinigkeit nebenbei: Das Isolierband vor dem Einspannen in die Schärfvorrichtung werde ich zukünftig auch nutzen👍 VG 🙋‍♂

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Herzlichen Dank für dieses tolle Feedack!

Thanks 😊

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support!

Hello and thanks for sharing this with us. You are the MAN 🎉🎉👍👍⚓⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Dave!

great.

Great idea. I am going to try this on my Leatherman knife which has terrible georgia engraving. You can't beat a Swiss Army Knife for quality.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

good luck for your project!

@fivesfish

Жыл бұрын

@@FelixImmler Thanks.

Have you tried the worksharp precision adjust sharpener? If not, you should! It works awesome.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your hint!

NICE!!!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Hi Felix. Great tutorial. I've got a Higonokami. The blade is blue paper steel. The only thing that i don't like is the visible leftover grinding lines. Would your sandpaper method remove the scratches/grind lines from this blue paper carbon steel? Any advice would be much appreciated Sir 🙌

👋🔥✌️ Hello, Felix. Thank's a lot 👍👍👍!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Show, congratulations

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

Thank Yeww Sir

good....

Schönes Video einfach aber gut!

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Danke für das Lob!

I've recently got an Alox Bantam, and the blade rubs on the "multi tool" every time I open and close it,, I've tried grinding and polishing the "multi tool" in the exact spot which is causing the problem, but it's not improving things,.. Every time I open the blade, my eyes are drawn to the scuff marks, !! I've never had this problem with any other of my Victorinox knives,,.. I also have the red plastic Bantam, and that is perfect,, !! Any idea's,,??? Great video Felix,, 👍👍

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

You should send me pictures from this problem...

@John..18

Жыл бұрын

@@FelixImmler Ha ha, after watching this video, I've been sat here, polishing the blade, on a strop, to get rid of the scuff marks,, ha ha,, I'll send you pictures soon, 👍👍

Always great to see the results you can achieve with simple means if you have the know-how, the skills and the patience. That Wenger came out a beaut! Thanks a lot for sharing.

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for your kind feedback!!

Muy buenas, Félix amigo mio 😉 veo que esta técnica deja el acero sin arañazos 👌y pudiéndolo se queda a espejo gran trabajo como siempre 👏👏👏😃 gracias por compartir salud/os desde 🇪🇦

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

¡Gracias por los comentarios súper agradables! si, eso funciona muy bien. Hice subtítulos en español. ¿Son buenos?

@j.l_vqtqv9908

Жыл бұрын

@@FelixImmler los subtitulos se entienden bien 👍

Nice video, all makes sense, but the music is a little too loud. Also, what type of polishing compound did you use Cheers

Hi can you please tell me where do you find these cheaper knifes with logos and promotions on them

JHi Felix. Das war ja toll. Jetzt muss ich noch feiner 'sandpaper' kaufen. Bleib gesund. L.G. Nigel

thank you Felix. I can't understand what you said at 3:21, could it be replace the sandpaper after it wears out?

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Yes exactly! by the way ...I always write subtitles

All hail Felix, the SAK guru

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Peter!

Another great tips & tricks video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 😊 Greetings from Norway 🇳🇴

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your weekly support my friend!!!!!!

Keep up the good work Felix, your videos always make me smile 🥰

@FelixImmler

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!!!