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Victorinox Gardener

Two examples of the Victorinox Gardener. This model is also known as Floral Knife and dates back to maybe the 1960s or so. The frame is 100mm and the single sheepsfoot blade has a chisel edge. The black handled one has brass liners and was probably some sort of Premium version.

Victorinox watch-case opener

Victorinox 84mm watch-opener

The Victorinox watch-opener (or watch-case opener) is an unusual knife. It is related to the Bantam model, but instead of the combo tool it has a special watch-case opener blade. This dedicated blade, which is not sharpened, is used to open the back of watches that use a snap-back case. It’s a 84mm knife with …

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Victorinox Climber with StayGlow scales

StayGlow Victorinox Climber

More StayGlow scales! The Climber is (was?) one of only a few models available with glow-in-the-dark StayGlow scales. You can see the pins and bushes through the scales, unlike my StayGlow Camper. A bit odd, that :)

Victorinox Jumpmaster

Victorinox Jumpmaster

This is a red Jumpmaster. It’s a 111mm liner locking Swiss Army Knife with 4 layers. It’s one of only a few liner lock knives available with red nylon scales. It’s also one of a few knives containing a serrated emergency blade or seat belt cutter.