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SWISS ARMY KNIVES AND TOOLS MAKERS OF THE ORIGINAL SWISS ARMY KNIFE I ESTABLISHED 1884 SOLDIER’S AND ARMY KNIVES 04 SWISS TOOLS 08 NAVY TOOL 14 RESCUE TOOL 16 SWISS ARMY KNIVES 20 Accessories 23 Customization 24 History of the Victorinox Soldier’s Knife 26 SWISS SOLDIER’S KNIFE 08 LOCK BLADE FOR ONE Swiss Soldier’s Knife 08 Knife Combat Utility 0.8461.MWCH HAND OPENING National Stock Number 1095 - 01 - 653 - 1166 (USA) Soldier’s Knives TWO-COMPONENT SCALES FOR Functions Black Oxidized Steel OUTSTANDING GRIP Lock blade for one hand opening with 2/3 wavy edge Phillips screwdriver Can opener with Small screwdriver Lockable bottle opener Screwdriver Wire stripper Reamer, punch Key ring Wood saw 111 mm 18 mm 130 g 4 5 ARMY LOCK BLADE POCKET KNIVES Dutch Army Standard Pocket Knife NATO Stock Number 5110 - 17 - 106 - 2332 (NL) Belt cutter for one hand opening German Army Standard Pocket Knife NATO Stock Number 5110 - 12 - 355 - 6854 (DE) Knives Pocket blade Lock Army Wood saw Right page: Parachute Knife Belt cutter for one hand opening 6 7 Phillips screwdriver SWISS TOOL BS WITH CAP CRIMPER (EOD TOOL) BLACK OXIDIZED STEEL Knife Combat Multi-Tool Swiss Tools National Stock Number 1095 - 01 - 670 - 1865 (USA) ALL TOOLS LOCKABLE 8 9 Swiss Tool BS Swiss Tool XBS Size of the Swiss Tools Swiss Tool Spirit 3.0323.3CN 3.0224.3CN in relation to the Swiss Tool NATO Stock Number 5110 - 58 - 000 - 6693 Functions ERGONOMIC AND Pliers Metal saw LIGHTWEIGHT Cap crimper Metal file Wire cutter for thin and Wood saw soft wire up to 40 HRC Reamer, punch Hard wire cutter Phillips screwdriver 1/2 Screwdriver 2 mm Chisel and scraper Screwdriver 7,5 mm Wire stripper Strong crate opener Wire scraper Can opener with Wire crimping tool Screwdriver 3 mm ( electric ) Bottle opener Ruler (230 mm) Screwdriver 5 mm Ruler (9 inches) Wire bender Coupling for corkscrew 115 mm 105 mm 10 18 mm Large blade Lanyard hole 16 mm 11 290 g Large blade with wavy edge All tools lockable 208 g THE CAP CRIMPER (EOD TOOL) Swiss Tools THE MILITARY VERSION OF THE SWISS TOOL, PRODUCED BY VICTORINOX, MAKERS OF THE ORIGINAL SWISS ARMY KNIFE, IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE FRENCH SOLDIER PROJECT « FELIN ». 12 13 SKIPPER PRO NAVY TOOL WITH Skipper Pro 0.8503.2MW STURDY MARLIN SPIKE FOR HEAVY DUTY Functions / Navy Pro Tool Skipper APPLICATION Lock blade for one hand opening with 2/3 wavy edge Can opener Small screwdriver Lockable bottle opener Screwdriver Wire stripper Reamer, punch Key ring Tweezers Toothpick Lockable marlin spike 111 mm 24 mm 14 196 g 15 RESCUE TOOL INDISPENSIBLE FOR WHEN SECONDS Rescue Tool ANY EMERGENCY COUNT! WINDOW BREAKER Standard set: The Victorinox Rescue Tool was developed and Rescue Tool perfected over 5-years in close collaboration with AND SHATTERPROOF with Nylon rescue- and safety services. Belt Pouch GLASS SAW A functional window breaker, an effective, well tested wind shield / windscreen saw and a practical seatbelt cutter are ready for use within seconds! LUMINESCENT The tool can be used with and without gloves. When opened, the large lock blade and SCALES powerful screwdriver (crate opener) are automati- cally locked into place with the liner lock system. Glass breaker and shatterproof glass saw can be replaced. A professional tool for the Army, Police, Firebrigade, Rescue- and Security services. Rescue Tool Nylon Belt Pouch 16 0.8623.MWN 4.0851 17 KEY FEATURES Rescue Tool Rescue Tool 0.8623.MWH NATO Stock Number 5110 - 16 - 006 - 1119 Functions Lock blade for one hand Lock blade for one Window breaker Phillips screwdriver hand opening (replacement part) opening with 2/3 wavy edge Phillips screwdriver Window breaker Lockable bottle opener with Screwdriver / crate opener Wire stripper Reamer, punch Seatbelt cutter Reamer, punch Seatbelt cutter, Luminescent scales Key ring shatterproof glass saw (replacement part) Tweezers Toothpick 111 mm Saw for shatterproof glass 21.5 mm 18 19 Optional without one hand opening and with Lanyard 167 g straight edge (Rescue Tool, 0.8623.N). SWISS ARMY KNIVES The top model among the « O fficer’s Knives » combines 33 high quality tools. It is made of 64 individual parts and requires an astonishing 450 steps of Swiss Army Knives fabrication in Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland. Hunter XT Grip 0.8341.MC9 20 Spartan Huntsman Swiss Champ Ranger Grip 179 Ranger Wood 55 Trailmaster MW 21 1.3603 1.3713 1.6795 0.9563.MWC4 0.9561.63 0.8463.MW94 Desert Camouflage ACCESSORIES Classic Accessories 0.6223.941 Special Leather Imitation Huntsman Belt Pouch 1.3713.941 4.0822.4 Trailmaster Grip MW C4 Punch (optional) / Accessories Knives Army Swiss 0.8461.MWC941 Nylon Leather Nylon Leather Belt Pouch Belt Pouch Belt Pouch Belt Pouch 4.0833.N 4.0833.L 4.0822.N 4.0822.L Leather Leather Metal Chain, Metal Chain, Sharpening Knife Sharpener Multi-Tool Oil Belt Holder 22 Belt Pouch Belt Pouch 40 cm 38 cm Stone «Sharpy» 5 ml Synthetic Material 23 4.0521.3 4.0520.3 4.1815 4.1814 4.0822.4 4.0822.4 4.3301 4.0829 CUSTOMIZATION ENGRAVING MORE THAN 100 STAMPING Customization ETCHING YEARS EXPERIENCE on the IN HIGH QUALITY large blade TAMPON PRINT INSCRIPTIONS. JOIN up to 6 colors (Pantone, RAL or HKS) Metal inlay THE POSSIBILITIES. 10.0513 From simple logo printing, to full-surface scale printing, blade etching or stamping as well as individual custom-made options: Our wide range of printing and production processes makes it possible for you to choose from a wide range of customizations. HIGH RESOLUTION All procedures are environmentally friendly and offer DIGITAL PRINT Digital print the highest wear resistance as well as chemical Full-surface resistance. ACCESSORIES OR POUCHES 24 25 Left page: Injection moulding Tampon print on scales THE SOLDIER’S KNIFE FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN IBACH-SCHWYZ IN SWITZERLAND, VICTORINOX’ PIONEERING SPIRIT AND ITS LEGENDARY SWISS ARMY KNIFE HAVE DEVELOPED INTO A GLOBAL BRAND, RENOWNED FOR TRADITION, QUALITY, INNOVATION AND ICONIC DESIGN. Switzerland, 1884. Poverty and unemploy ment dominate life. the contract – but loses the money he had for officers. This new pocket knife model Many people have no option but to emi- invested. Relatives come to his aid in this with just two springs for six tools is named grate. In these circumstances, embarking time of dire need, gaining a debt moratori- the Officer’s and Sports Knife. He patents on any new venture demands immense um and averting bankruptcy. Later, following the design on June 12, 1897. courage and perseverance. Against this the success of his Officer’s Knife, Elsener difficult economic backdrop, Karl Elsener voluntarily reimbursed all his creditors with Unlike the Soldier’s Knife, the Officer’s opens a cutler’s workshop in Ibach-Schwyz interest and compound interest. Knife (now known as the Swiss Army Knife) (Switzerland), actively supported by his did not officially become part of the kit mother Victoria. The impressive story of the very early days carried by the Swiss Army. However, that continues to shape the company today. did not impact on its success. Sales Elsener has a clear vision: to build up a A feeling of solidarity, strong ties with its reached a new high after the Second World prosperous company and create jobs. country of origin and adherence to strong War, with the PX shops of the U.S. Army, 1891 1897 1961 2008 In 1891, he founds the Association of values are the foundations upon which Marines and Air Force selling large volumes Swiss Master Cutlers. Together with 27 Victorinox is built. of the Swiss Army Knife to soldiers sta- associates, he applies for a contract to tioned in Europe. From that point on, the manufacture knives for the Swiss Army. Resounding success of the Swiss Officer’s knife’s global reputation and the demand However, he soon suffers a bitter and Sports Knife for it rocketed. setback when his co-applicants give up The Soldier’s Knife issued during this era after an industrial enterprise in Solingen is very strong but also very heavy. (Germany) puts in a much cheaper bid. Consequently, Elsener develops a lighter, Elsener presses on and ultimately wins more elegant and even more versatile knife Victorinox AG, Schmiedgasse 57 6438 Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland T+41 41 81 81 211 [email protected] WWW.VICTORINOX.COM © Victorinox 2018 We protect our intellectual property rights. We reserve our rights for technical modifications. Printed in Switzerland / IV.18 / 9.7101.1 SWISS ARMY KNIVES CUTLERY WATCHES TRAVEL GEAR FRAGRANCES.