Turning Heads: Glamming Up A Vintage Victorinox Recruit (1986-1992) For A Night Out

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  • @TheBennie102103
    @TheBennie102103 4 місяці тому +1

    I like those white scales, it looks like something you'd carry on a Sunday to me :)

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Lol...yeaaas. family breakfast, outing, dinners, and impress your fellow Sundays guests.. 👌

  • @mikebohling2280
    @mikebohling2280 4 місяці тому +3

    Wow what a transformation ! I'm impressed ! Glad you're feeling better. Well done George

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Yep getting there. It dud came out much better than I hoped. Be safe

  • @mr.whipples411universe
    @mr.whipples411universe 4 місяці тому

    Oh what a great transformation. Love the white so much that I will definitely be changing my “Recruit” to white.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Yep, pretty ain't it. Lol. Came out well. Thanks for watching always appreciated 😁

  • @Pocket_EDC
    @Pocket_EDC 4 місяці тому +2

    That turned out to be one very sharp and classy SAK. Great job!

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Yep that white really looks very cool.as always, Be safe my friend

  • @Stans_Cutlery_Universe
    @Stans_Cutlery_Universe 4 місяці тому +1

    That turned out great, WOW what a transformation. Thanks for sharing and God bless.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Thankyou, worked out well...hope all is well. Be safe

  • @kenlewis1374
    @kenlewis1374 4 місяці тому

    Beautiful George! I love Victorinox. You now have a gorgeous dress knife.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yes sir. It turned out awesome...now I have to find a fancy place to go....lol. be safe my friend

  • @JoseGonzalez-yx6vm
    @JoseGonzalez-yx6vm 4 місяці тому

    A very nice upgrade, great looking scales, thanks for sharing, George, and have a great weekend.

  • @charlesclaridy8646
    @charlesclaridy8646 4 місяці тому

    By George you created An After 6 Masterpiece. Glad to hear you're feeling better their George. Great video as always.

  • @stephengaren2219
    @stephengaren2219 4 місяці тому

    A coffee cup of hot water, two minutes in the microwave. Put the knife and the new scales in. It keeps the scales from chipping when taking the scales off and makes it easier to put the new scales on, by hand. Just use a wash cloth when pressing down by hand. I've put a ton of new scales on old, and new, Victorinox knives over the years using this method. Just put a new set of scales on a Cybertool Small before this video popped up on my feed. I have to have somewhere between fifty to one hundred Victorinox Swiss Army knives in my collection now. They're definitely addictive. Lol
    Edit: Let it all soak for a few minutes. I usually go with five minutes before removing the knife and new scales from the coffee cup.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Good info thankyou....you have way to many...the tinker I bought was outside my budget....lol. be safe and appreciate the support

  • @blademan175
    @blademan175 4 місяці тому

    George, that knife looks great! I love Victorinox, been carrying one in my pocket every day for over 40 years!

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep came out well. I know why people carry these they are so well made. Be safe

  • @oldminer5387
    @oldminer5387 4 місяці тому

    Great restoration George. I. did not realize the scales on a SAK could be replaced until I watched your other video. Those whites scales certainly dress that knife up. Take care.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep, thankyou as always. These are fun projects...lol. keep me puttering....lol. be safe my friend

  • @ColoradoBilly5
    @ColoradoBilly5 4 місяці тому

    I’ve never seen the “white” scales before . They look great. Very clean looking. Great job!

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Thankyou young man. Your package is on the way. Stay 💪

    • @ColoradoBilly5
      @ColoradoBilly5 4 місяці тому

      You as well brother 💪🏼, you look like you have more spunk in ur trunk now that ur feeling better. And im on the lookout for my pkg. I feel like a kid at Christmas. Thx again my friend 💪🏼🙏🏼

  • @carlgrater4853
    @carlgrater4853 4 місяці тому

    Well done George great upgrade looking forward to seeing more

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Thankyou sir, the support is greatly appreciated. Be safe out there 👍

  • @bert2530
    @bert2530 4 місяці тому +1

    That’s a fancy Victorinox George!
    I am almost of to order me one 🤔

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Lol...they are lookers arnt they. Be safe

  • @lewisgreenway5065
    @lewisgreenway5065 4 місяці тому

    You must be so pleased you went to that flea market what a find and what a transformation proper upgrade, love the slip too. Good job George. 😁

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Yep got lucky there...lol. I missed a big score at the big swap meet. 😫 A very cool zipppo....lol. lesson learned but this one was a good one. Be safe my friend

  • @doogsm6013
    @doogsm6013 4 місяці тому

    That turned out nicely George! Glad you left the slip natural it suits the knife well. Cheers and stay safe out there. Mike

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep, that leather sheath is perfect. Very soft thanks again forvthe support. Be safe

  • @theknifedoctor
    @theknifedoctor 4 місяці тому

    Nice work George!! Love it!

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Lol..thankyou my friend....wait for the next mail call...you will be amazed...lol. be safe

  • @jasonbeecher509
    @jasonbeecher509 4 місяці тому +1

    Super cool transformation. I use freeall for penitrating oil

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Yep Ihave some on order...lol. have some nasty make overs coming up...lol. be safe and appreciate the support

    • @jasonbeecher509
      @jasonbeecher509 4 місяці тому +1

      @2ndchancegeorge George it smells great and works awesome

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      I know, used it before, love that smell...lol

    • @jasonbeecher509
      @jasonbeecher509 4 місяці тому +1

      @@2ndchancegeorge I buy it by the case. It works very well on farm equipment

  • @davidsawchak1330
    @davidsawchak1330 4 місяці тому

    Very nice George you did a great job making that old SAK into a fancy new step out knife WOOT! I was working on a package that will be coming to you soon while watching your video! I think you will be happy with it :) Looks like your feeling a lot better too, happy to see that!

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Thankyou. I liked the way this turned out very cool. Ill keep an eye out for the prise. As always be safe out there

  • @knifetrain3118
    @knifetrain3118 4 місяці тому

    Very nice George it came out beautiful!👍

  • @davidkurle5418
    @davidkurle5418 4 місяці тому

    You made that knife look amazing, buddy. Well done!!

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Thankyou appreciate the support. Be safe

  • @freddavidson8364
    @freddavidson8364 4 місяці тому

    Very nice indeed! Glad you're better.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep worked out great. Much better thankyou. Be safe

  • @MountainAjar
    @MountainAjar 4 місяці тому

    Prettiest thing I ever seen friend!!!! Looks like fun !!!

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Yes sir. Came out great. Fun satisfying project for sure. Be safe out there 👍

  • @leemichel8199
    @leemichel8199 4 місяці тому

    Looks fantastic, nice choice of scales .Lee

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Turned out better than I hoped. Be safe my friend

  • @Gaohis
    @Gaohis 4 місяці тому +1

    Very nice George.

  • @kenlewis1374
    @kenlewis1374 4 місяці тому

    Love that slip❣️

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep worked out. That buck skin is very nice. Thanks for watching

  • @MAXCOBRALAZERFACE
    @MAXCOBRALAZERFACE 4 місяці тому

    Nice stormtrooper white 👍🏻

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Lol...true...may the force be with you...oh it was Standard issue for storm trooper recuits....just saying. Be safe out there

  • @gizmocarr3093
    @gizmocarr3093 4 місяці тому

    Nice fun project.👍

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep, very rewarding, not brain surgury for sure, and the result was way better than I hoped. Lol. Be safe my friend hope all is well with you and yours

  • @BillysBladesnTools
    @BillysBladesnTools 4 місяці тому

    Loving the white! Think I’ll do that, too. Just have to decide which knife to do it to. Keep up the good work! 😊

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep with you. The white is very nice. Be safe

  • @sameeralazawee7524
    @sameeralazawee7524 4 місяці тому

    Very good >>>> Thank you .

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Thankyou. Much appreciated. Be safe out there 👍

  • @tonynapoli5549
    @tonynapoli5549 4 місяці тому

    Felix Himmler he’s the expert on Swiss Army knifes no offence worth checking him out George. Yes sir what a transformation well done. Take care

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Yep been checking him out. Awesome channel...its going to cost me...lol.

    • @tonynapoli5549
      @tonynapoli5549 4 місяці тому

      @@2ndchancegeorge lol 👍

  • @leemichel8199
    @leemichel8199 4 місяці тому

    Maybe you should make a special dedicated tool to take your scales off .Great video BTW. God bless you 🙏. Lee

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep, been thinking on that.be safe my friend

  • @MH-pz2wi
    @MH-pz2wi 4 місяці тому

    Great job George, enjoy your channel. Since you've fallen into the SAK rabbit hole maybe a different SAK/and coler for each day of the week?🤔 LOL

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Eeeasy there. My budget cannot take this...lol. be safe

  • @Tony-d7e8q
    @Tony-d7e8q 4 місяці тому

    George & Merry. Love your channel, opinel knives, fly fishing, camping at Boundary Waters, your awesome carving, Spam, cat, I too have 2 daughters. A man after my own. Thanks for all, I watched every single video, I know rogues like us don’t give a rats bum what people say but…. Please my friend I hate people poking fun (Just sayin’). Some friendly advise. No “A” in Victorinox. Not VictoriAnox buddy. Simple error. Love what you did with it. No dye on the slip. Color will leach into those awesome white scales. Love the Bucskin Great. Just Sayin’. Tony Rogue Blades…

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep I hear you. Glad to have you along. Be safe out there

  • @terrell48
    @terrell48 4 місяці тому

    Hey Camper!! Enjoyed the video

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Lol..thankyou sir. Always appreciated, be safe out there 👍

  • @NorthStarKnifeReviews
    @NorthStarKnifeReviews 4 місяці тому

    Great job.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Thankyou my friend. Hope all is well up north.

  • @jonbroadsword7572
    @jonbroadsword7572 4 місяці тому

    Looks like a great wedding gift for a Bride. Is Merry getting 'merried'?

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Lol...no man willing to deal with that....lol. be safe my friend

  • @STUFFWEDO
    @STUFFWEDO 4 місяці тому

    Very cool!

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep really like the white. Be safe my friend

  • @toms_dayoff
    @toms_dayoff 4 місяці тому

    👍
    Hello George!
    Thank you for mentioning my channel.
    But the real Victorinox god is Felix Immler.
    Felix Immler also has a UA-cam channel called Felix Immler.
    It's really worth checking out his channel. www.youtube.com/@FelixImmler
    My Recuit that I used to work in the factory is in a much worse condition. Scratched, worn, scuffed and the tweezers fall out every now and then.
    The new handles look so cool. Really great! Nice cleaning, great work!
    My fingers are itching again and I want white handles too. But I want so much... green, black, white handles... it's awful.
    Maybe next year when I order a new Recruit for work.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Lol. I have seen his channel, 👌. It's hard to choose colors now that I have seen them all...sooo...I don't know...just have to get them alllllll. Lol. Be safe my friend.

  • @reggieheidelberg2363
    @reggieheidelberg2363 4 місяці тому

    Nice! I recall seeing someone using copious amounts of Rem oil to clean knives up. Lol Kevin do you know anything about that? Lol I use a heap of Rem oil myself.

  • @kenlang6672
    @kenlang6672 4 місяці тому

    Gorjus!!! I love Vic mods. I need to hit your guy in Germany. I'm still looking for the elusive 84mm scales in yellow.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому

      Yep...wait arghhh. Forgot to put a link. I'll do that. Sorry. Be safe

  • @jerrypurnell4066
    @jerrypurnell4066 4 місяці тому

    Hey 2cg how did you what size scales to order ? I have a couple older saks that Id like to change the scales on.

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      You can measure the CLOSED knife. That is the size scales that are available. Example 91mm...hope that helps

  • @joachimfuchs6067
    @joachimfuchs6067 4 місяці тому

    Wery good work, but you must oiling ! WD-40 is for cleaning not for oiling ! 😊

    • @2ndchancegeorge
      @2ndchancegeorge  4 місяці тому +1

      Yep. I didn't show but I use alcohol to get rid of wd40 then mineral oil afterwards. Sorry forgot to mention that. Be safe my friend. Appreciate the input.

  • @rkoenig100
    @rkoenig100 4 місяці тому

    George I love your videos, but you are costing me money. I have been buying old Victoronix knives and refurbishing them. I plan on donating them to my sons old scout troop to give to scouts who need them.