Victorinox

Victorinox – makers of the original Swiss Army Knife. Based in Ibach, Schwyz, Switzerland.

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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1980s Victorinox Champion - fanned

Victorinox Champion

This is a Victoinox Champion from the early 1980s. The Champion was the biggest model in the Victorinox lineup, until it was replaced as the top model by the even bigger SwissChamp in 1985. It was still offered in following years and it underwent the usual changes throughout the years (reamer with sewing eye, chisel,

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Victorinox SwissFlame with advertising (company logo on lighter)

Victorinox SwissFlame

Here is another SwissFlame. It’s a much sought-after Swiss Army knife for two reasons: first, it has only been on the market for a short period (between 2002 and 2005) and secondly, it was not available in the United States. Unfortunately, this one has a company logo laser etched into the lighter implement. Also, I

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