Everybody knows and loves a Swiss Army knife, but most people only think of them as little red knives with multiple blades. Well, that’s just not always the case. Here are five Victorinox Swiss Army knives you may have never seen.
Wounded Warrior Project Eagle Tinker
Item Number: V55393 Price: $21.99
Give this one as a gift and support a great cause at the same time. This Tinker design is one of two designs that originated from the 2017 WWP Design Challenge, in which wounded warriors were invited to submit knife designs encompassing the theme of duty, honor, courage, commitment, integrity, country, and service.
Designer and Wounded Warrior, Manny Colon describes his design by saying: “Non Hodgkin Lymphoma stage IV, PTS, MTBI and Diabetes gets you really thinking about what is next. I have always felt a strong connection to eagles, the sign for country and courage. While in the military, we would paint animals on our faces before combat missions. I always chose to paint an eagle on mine. During my recovery, I repeatedly saw an eagle in my backyard when I returned from medical treatments, and began to photograph it. I drew it out digitally on the computer, and that was the inspiration behind my design.”
For every WWP Swiss Army Knife sold between May 20, 2016 and June 30, 2019, Victorinox Swiss Army, Inc. will donate 5% of the
manufacturer’s suggested retail price directly to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Features: Large and small blades. 1-1/2″ pen blade length. 2-1/2″ spear blade. Blade thicknesses: 1/16″. Can opener with small screwdriver. Bottle opener with large screwdriver and wire stripper. Reamer with sewing eye. Key-ring. Toothpick. Tweezers. Phillips screwdriver. 3-1/2″ closed. Stainless steel blades and tools. ABS handle. Made in Switzerland.
Victorinox Limited Edition 2017 Pioneer with Alox Olive Green Handles
Item Number: V57952 Price: $52.00
See. This one is green. The “Alox Limited Edition” was launched in 2015 and collectors loved it. This and two other specially marked models are presented each year in a different color. Alox handles are punched aluminum that is embossed and then anodized.
Features: Stainless steel blades and tools. Large blade. Reamer/punch. Can opener/small screwdriver. Bottle opener/large screwdriver/wire stripper. Key ring. 2-3/4″ spear point blade. Blade thickness: 1/16″. 3-5/8” closed. Made in Switzerland.
Victorinox Swiss Army Hunter XT With Orange and Black HandleS
Item Number: V02533 Price: $51.99
The hunter in your life will love you if you gift them this for Christas. The Victorinox Hunter XT with black and orange handles is specifically designed with tools you need in the field, as well as the ability to open it one-handed and lock a couple of the blades (something you don’t see on most Swiss Army knives).
Features: Stainless steel blades (spear and curved blades have linerlocks and thumb holes, saw does not lock). Phillips screwdriver. Keyring. Dual density composition handle. 3-3/8” spear blade. 3-1/8” curved blade. 3-1/2” saw blade. Blade thickness: 1/8”, 1/8”, 1/16”. 4-3/8” closed. Nylon belt sheath. Made in Switzerland.
Victorinox Swiss Army Nail Clip
Item Number: V04312 Price: $21.99
This is the only red one in the mix, but I thought it was too unique not to add. The compact Victorinox NailClip 580 has a lot of the same tools as the classic and other Swiss Army knives, but it adds an actual pair of nail clippers. This thing will be invaluable for anyone who travels a lot.
Features: Stainless steel blade and tools. Red Cellidor handle. 1-3/4” pen blade. Blade thickness: 1/16”. Nail file/nail cleaner. Nail clipper. Lever design serrated scissors. Keyring. Tweezers. Toothpick. 2-1/2” closed. Made in Switzerland.
Victorinox Swiss Army Don’t Tread On Me Yellow Tinker
Item Number: V58304 Price: $23.99
Look, I recognize that many of us have loud, crazy uncles. I have several, actually. That’s why the Don’t Treat on Me Yellow Tinker made the list this year. The Gadsden flag dates back to the early days of the American Revolution. Attributed to South Carolina statesmen Charles Gadsden, it was used as a flag by the early colonial navy. Today it remains an American symbol of freedom – and your loud uncle will cherish it.
Features: Large and small blades. 1-1/2″ pen blade length. 2-1/2″ spear blade length.Blade thickness: 1/16″. Can opener with small screwdriver. Bottle opener with large screwdriver and wire stripper. Reamer with sewing eye. Keyring. Toothpick. Tweezers. Phillips screwdriver. 3-1/2″ closed. Stainless steel blades and tools. Yellow composition handle with imprinted front. Made in Switzerland.
All in all, there are truly many different size, shape and color variations in the Vicotorinox Swiss Army line. If these five don’t float your boat this Christmas, you can see all of them here.
