I look at the 74mm knife range as a 58mm on steroids. Of course it's a knife made for smaller jobs, but that's why we also buy 84mm, 91mm, 93mm, 111mm and whatever else Victorinox produces. Let's be honest, knife people just want an excuse to buy another knife and it doesn't take much for us to come up with one. 🤣
I wish they’d take the whole 58mm line and produce them in 74mm options, as well… and maybe just save the 58s for the simplest models, up to the Rambler, maybe? and more options in the 84mm size would be desirable… especially ones with scissors 👌
@@Sam_T2000 For reasons beyond my comprehension, the 74mm models cost nearly the same or even more than a standard 91mm. For this reason, the 74mm models were an outcast as consumers would just buy a Hiker, Spartan or Climber. Also, Victorinox's products are top notch but their marketing strategies are poor. You never see a smart ad from Victorinox where some crafty dude does something cool with their knives. Instead, they hire totally unknown 'designers' to hold the knife and do something meaningless. I'm sure they have the potential to sell many more SAKs but they have yet to unravel that trait. Perhaps if they had been doing their homework 20-30 years ago, they wouldn't have had to discontinue so many models nowadays. But that's just my opinion. I could be totally wrong. @victorinox
@@timsummers870 - what they really need to do is start some “create your own SAK” service, where customers can order knives with bespoke toolsets… I’m sure it would cost an arm and a leg, but surely lots of Victorinox weirdos like me would order several, and after a while they’d see what tools, sizes, and combinations are in highest demand 🤷🏻♂️
@@Sam_T2000 It's possible to customize an SAK in the aftermarket, but as you said, they cost an arm and a leg. They basically take apart two or three SAKs to produce one with the tools you want, which adds to the price. Another setback is that they won't ship them to many countries around the world. But yes, I'm with you. I'd love to have that option.
Huge fan of this knife, a shame 74mm is discontinued. I use the orange peeler as a designated package opener as well, much like the 58mm "cut-and-picker" blade and the can opener on older Wengers. A package/box opener is my 4th favorite tool behind scissors, cap lifter, and nail file. Since I always have a larger folder on me I use those much more than I ever use the blade even.
Happy Monday, FYI the 74mm Executive is not discontinued , its still on Victorinox's website as a current model & its listed as such on SAKWiki, its just very hard to come by as its only been made in very small batches since 2014 & of the 2 colors the black scaled model is harder to find as less of them are made than the red scaled model.
Recently finished watching entire series of MacGyver, our family is sick of the garbage produced today so we now buy good old TV series to watch instead. That is one nice Victorinox, cool to know which model he used.
Really liked the video. That Executive seems odd at first but with some time I imagine many uses could be used by those tools. Thanks for showing it. Maybe I should pick up spares of the 2 I always carry so they can be pristine in the future.
@mark great video as always. Your video help me id my executive. mine does not come with a key ring and comes in dual color black and white with victoria engraved on 1 side of the main blade? how can i know which year it was made? thanks in advance.
@@markcoffman494 wow you are really great. Thank you so much I did not expect a very very swift reply. Thanks. I am really learning much from your channel. Was a new collector and mostly id them with your help. Keep up. More videos to come. Cheers.
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Hi Mark - I just got one of these- my first 74mm sak- I love it - thx for reviewing and sharing the info
Glad you enjoyed it!
The Executive is probably the best EDC for daily use!
Many thanks for the video!
What’s the use for orange peeler as edc? Lol
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It makes an incredible screwdriver
I’ve heard it being used as a very efficient package opener!
@@clintwestwood3539 - flaying one’s enemies 👌
I look at the 74mm knife range as a 58mm on steroids. Of course it's a knife made for smaller jobs, but that's why we also buy 84mm, 91mm, 93mm, 111mm and whatever else Victorinox produces. Let's be honest, knife people just want an excuse to buy another knife and it doesn't take much for us to come up with one. 🤣
I wish they’d take the whole 58mm line and produce them in 74mm options, as well… and maybe just save the 58s for the simplest models, up to the Rambler, maybe?
and more options in the 84mm size would be desirable… especially ones with scissors 👌
@@Sam_T2000 For reasons beyond my comprehension, the 74mm models cost nearly the same or even more than a standard 91mm. For this reason, the 74mm models were an outcast as consumers would just buy a Hiker, Spartan or Climber. Also, Victorinox's products are top notch but their marketing strategies are poor. You never see a smart ad from Victorinox where some crafty dude does something cool with their knives. Instead, they hire totally unknown 'designers' to hold the knife and do something meaningless. I'm sure they have the potential to sell many more SAKs but they have yet to unravel that trait. Perhaps if they had been doing their homework 20-30 years ago, they wouldn't have had to discontinue so many models nowadays. But that's just my opinion. I could be totally wrong. @victorinox
@@timsummers870 - what they really need to do is start some “create your own SAK” service, where customers can order knives with bespoke toolsets… I’m sure it would cost an arm and a leg, but surely lots of Victorinox weirdos like me would order several, and after a while they’d see what tools, sizes, and combinations are in highest demand 🤷🏻♂️
@@Sam_T2000 It's possible to customize an SAK in the aftermarket, but as you said, they cost an arm and a leg. They basically take apart two or three SAKs to produce one with the tools you want, which adds to the price. Another setback is that they won't ship them to many countries around the world. But yes, I'm with you. I'd love to have that option.
I love the executive. I carried one as a kid and added one back to my carry about 5 years ago and carry it almost daily. Great video 👍
i have two of these also...I carry one everyday around my neck and it always comes in handy love it... thx for the videos
I bought mine at flea market for 5.00 dollar's it is very nice 🎉 thanks for video
Huge fan of this knife, a shame 74mm is discontinued. I use the orange peeler as a designated package opener as well, much like the 58mm "cut-and-picker" blade and the can opener on older Wengers. A package/box opener is my 4th favorite tool behind scissors, cap lifter, and nail file. Since I always have a larger folder on me I use those much more than I ever use the blade even.
Happy Monday, FYI the 74mm Executive is not discontinued , its still on Victorinox's website as a current model & its listed as such on SAKWiki, its just very hard to come by as its only been made in very small batches since 2014 & of the 2 colors the black scaled model is harder to find as less of them are made than the red scaled model.
@@stevesinclair4159 Good to know! I'll keep an eye out.
Recently finished watching entire series of MacGyver, our family is sick of the garbage produced today so we now buy good old TV series to watch instead. That is one nice Victorinox, cool to know which model he used.
It is!! Swiss army Dan here on TH-cam goes through almost all of the ones he’s used, check him out!
Really liked the video. That Executive seems odd at first but with some time I imagine many uses could be used by those tools. Thanks for showing it. Maybe I should pick up spares of the 2 I always carry so they can be pristine in the future.
My very first Victorinox...been carrying it since about 85 or thereabouts
Hello Mark, which would you like more in 84, a small tinker or a tourist? congratulations on the channel.
Thank you! Check out other videos of me. I really enjoyed the tourist.
You know who else carries that knife? Jerry Seinfeld.
Personally I think I would prefer the 74mm size over the 58mm. For me a 74mm with a Rambler toolset would be cool.
That would be perfect
I like the Orange peeler thanks
Think Gen Chuck Yeager carries the Exec as his main knife!
I have one but don't carry it. Not as useful as I hoped it would be. 84mm is the sweet spot for the Sportsman.
Open to selling?
I love your videos 💞
@mark great video as always. Your video help me id my executive. mine does not come with a key ring and comes in dual color black and white with victoria engraved on 1 side of the main blade? how can i know which year it was made? thanks in advance.
If it has the Victoria engraving it is going to be made pre-1975 they ceased having a Thang stamp of Victoria after 1975
@@markcoffman494 wow you are really great. Thank you so much I did not expect a very very swift reply. Thanks. I am really learning much from your channel. Was a new collector and mostly id them with your help. Keep up. More videos to come. Cheers.
I don’t have one… yet! I’ve been keeping my eye out for them on eBay and scored one earlier today.
So glad you snagged one!
Did you buy it from the Russian SAK seller Andrey in Moscow, I bought mine from him in late October & they are now sold out.
@@stevesinclair4159 no I didn’t, I picked mine up used for $25 and the other one for $15.
@@stevesinclair4159 no from a seller in the US
@@markcoffman494 you got a bargain, I paid $40 for mine as its new / unused and comes with a case ( pocket slip )
Is £50 good for a brand new one with the leather case?
This video is some years old so price isn’t true to today’s market.
Nothing beats a Spartan though