Being a bit of a gadget guy, I have a modest collection of Every Day Carry (EDC) items such as compact flashlights and knives along with my watches. When I first saw the Wenger Minathor Swiss Army Knife a few years ago, I knew I would eventually acquire one. Well that time has come. My X-mas stocking was stuffed with a Wenger Minathor 50 Evolution. I must say that the Bergeon system is as impressive as useful. Don't get me wrong, we all have the typical set of watch tinkering hardware such as screwdrivers, spring bar tools, case openers, case presses, etc... so a pocket gadget that contains most of these tools may be the last thing on our "need" list. But I have to tell you guys/gals, this thing is handy. Most tools I need are packaged in a convenient Swiss Army Knife to store in a kitchen hutch drawer for quick availability or to toss into my luggage when traveling.
My Photo's:
My Wenger Minathor 50 Evo (Red) was received as specified:
MINATHOR Watchmaker Pocket Knife - Swiss Luxury Watchmaker Knife, great tool to investigate and evaluate timepieces in the field.
PLEASE NOTE: Normally MINATHOR Knives have 22 Tools and Functions, 4 reserve slots in the tool box are empty - our MINATHOR Knives however are 100% complemented with a total of 26 tools and functions - most of them especially for watchmakers and watch collectors (highlighted in dark blue)
A Large Cutting Blade, L = 55 mm
B Case Opener for snap-backs
C Magnifying Glass
D Spring Bar Tool
E Small Ruler, graduated in mm
F Screwdriver No. 0
G Metal File
H Corkscrew
I Awl
J Flat head Screwdriver w/safety lock system (pat.)
K Cap Lifter
L Wire Bender
M Oil-Pike
N Fine Tweezers
O Tool Holder L=60mm for Bits of the...
P BERGEON Mini Toolbox with 12 tools in 14 slots:
1 Pin-Punch/Pin-Pusher Ø 0.8 mm
2 Pin-Punch/Pin-Pusher Ø 1.2 mm
3-4 Reamer Ø 0.55 mm, L=37 mm
5 Screwdriver Cross Blade Ø 1.5 mm
6 Screwdriver Cross Blade Ø 2.0 mm
7 Fine Springbar Tool Ø 1.2 mm
8 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.2 mm
9 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 0.8 mm
10-11 Round Needle File Ø 0.5 - 2.0 mm, L = 66 mm
12 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.0 mm
13 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.5 mm
14 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 2.0 mm
Dimensions MINATHOR Knives: 85 x 32 x 28 mm
ADDED VALUE AT NO MARKUP
# PLEASE NOTE that our MINATHOR Knives are delivered with 100% completely filled toolbox incl. the light blue highlighted tool bits which are normally NOT included in the scope of delivery: MINATHOR Bit Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.0 mm
# MINATHOR Bit Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.5 mm
# MINATHOR Bit Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 2.0 mm
# MINATHOR Bit Screwdriver Cross Blade (Philips) Ø 2.0 mm
Also, with each of our MINATHOR Knives you receive a
# Handy Pouch which can be used a belt pouch
# Exclusive WENGER Metal Gift Box
Photo's from Timedesign:
The "ADDED VALUE AT NO MARKUP" along with the Evolution model availability is the reason I ordered from Timedesign in Germany. Otto Frei has the standard Minathor available for $112 with the standard tools. Tooldesign offered many more models including the EVolution and 4 extra tools for 99 Euros ($126 current exchange rate). I thought I'd post this review since I found no mention in the forum about the Wenger/Bergeon Minathor Swiss Army Knife. This thing rocks! Cheers!
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My Photo's:
My Wenger Minathor 50 Evo (Red) was received as specified:
MINATHOR Watchmaker Pocket Knife - Swiss Luxury Watchmaker Knife, great tool to investigate and evaluate timepieces in the field.
PLEASE NOTE: Normally MINATHOR Knives have 22 Tools and Functions, 4 reserve slots in the tool box are empty - our MINATHOR Knives however are 100% complemented with a total of 26 tools and functions - most of them especially for watchmakers and watch collectors (highlighted in dark blue)
A Large Cutting Blade, L = 55 mm
B Case Opener for snap-backs
C Magnifying Glass
D Spring Bar Tool
E Small Ruler, graduated in mm
F Screwdriver No. 0
G Metal File
H Corkscrew
I Awl
J Flat head Screwdriver w/safety lock system (pat.)
K Cap Lifter
L Wire Bender
M Oil-Pike
N Fine Tweezers
O Tool Holder L=60mm for Bits of the...
P BERGEON Mini Toolbox with 12 tools in 14 slots:
1 Pin-Punch/Pin-Pusher Ø 0.8 mm
2 Pin-Punch/Pin-Pusher Ø 1.2 mm
3-4 Reamer Ø 0.55 mm, L=37 mm
5 Screwdriver Cross Blade Ø 1.5 mm
6 Screwdriver Cross Blade Ø 2.0 mm
7 Fine Springbar Tool Ø 1.2 mm
8 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.2 mm
9 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 0.8 mm
10-11 Round Needle File Ø 0.5 - 2.0 mm, L = 66 mm
12 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.0 mm
13 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.5 mm
14 Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 2.0 mm
Dimensions MINATHOR Knives: 85 x 32 x 28 mm
ADDED VALUE AT NO MARKUP
# PLEASE NOTE that our MINATHOR Knives are delivered with 100% completely filled toolbox incl. the light blue highlighted tool bits which are normally NOT included in the scope of delivery: MINATHOR Bit Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.0 mm
# MINATHOR Bit Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 1.5 mm
# MINATHOR Bit Screwdriver Flat Blade Ø 2.0 mm
# MINATHOR Bit Screwdriver Cross Blade (Philips) Ø 2.0 mm
Also, with each of our MINATHOR Knives you receive a
# Handy Pouch which can be used a belt pouch
# Exclusive WENGER Metal Gift Box
Photo's from Timedesign:
The "ADDED VALUE AT NO MARKUP" along with the Evolution model availability is the reason I ordered from Timedesign in Germany. Otto Frei has the standard Minathor available for $112 with the standard tools. Tooldesign offered many more models including the EVolution and 4 extra tools for 99 Euros ($126 current exchange rate). I thought I'd post this review since I found no mention in the forum about the Wenger/Bergeon Minathor Swiss Army Knife. This thing rocks! Cheers!
R Nav
