b\VSSR – LeaF's Victorinox knives collection

631. Waiter

The Victorinox Waiter is a laconic single-layer model in 84-mm form-factor, formerly known as Bartender (in US market).

For sure, I already have several Waiters in my collection, even with Hoffritz inlaid on scales, but this specimen doesn’t have a toothpick/tweezers, so it makes it relatively unique.

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Related models:

Gourmet
Apprentice
Bantam

SAKWiki

629. Tinker Small

In order to continue yesterday’s review of Victorinox knives with unusual shields, – let me show you an another example of knife with ‘Crossbow logo‘ – Tinker Small.

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Related models:

Tourist
Tinker

SAKWiki

593. Fieldmaster

Relatively old and vintage variation of Fieldmaster with ‘Hoffritz‘ print on scales and tang on main blade.

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Related models:

Huntsman
Grand Prix

SAKWiki

The Victorinox SwissChamp XXLT knife is a one of fews, produced specially for ~~stupid people~~ collectors. Moreover – it’s a one from three (or four?) models which has extremely rare tool – Butane Lighter.

Short summary: nice, valuable, not suitable for EDC.

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Related models:

SwissChamp
SwissChamp X series

SAKWiki

577. Model 2231 (Lumberjack)

Actually this model was released before then name Lumberjack was given to the another model with similar configuration of tools. The one discrepance between them – latest Lumberjack has combo-tool instead of cap-lifter in Model 2231.

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Pioneer Range 1980

Related models:

Lumberjack
Bantam

SAKWiki

551. Apprentice Alox

The Victorinox Apprentice Alox is a pretty uncommon and rare model. It’s a single-layer 93-mm model, which includes only two tools – main blade and electrician blade.

As probably you know, the same name Apprentice was used for the absolutely another model on the past as Victorinox company did many times.

P.S. Interesting fact – looks like for this knife main blade was used from Soldier 1961 model – check the ’07’ stamp on back side.

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Related models:

Pruner
Settler
Solo Alox

SAKWiki

533. Pioneer

The Victorinox Pioneer – old vintage variation of famous “civilian” variation of Soldier 1961.

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Related models:

Soldier 1961
Farmer

SAKWiki

531. Bantam II

The Victorinox Bantam II is a simple 1-layer knife with two blades.

Alox version of thos knife originally was named as Bantam, but later on it was renamed, because another version of Bantam (combo-tool instead of small blade) was released. Cellidor version, AFAIK, dodn’t had own name, only digital number.

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Related models:

Bantam
Pioneer Settler

SAKWiki

510. pre-Lumberjack (model 1240k)

This model is a knife from time, when Victorinox didn’t used dedicated names for their knives, instead this special numeric codes were used.

So, it’s a model 1240k, which can be a predecessor for a modern Lumberjack.

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Related models:

Lumberjack
Bantam

SAKWiki

462. Handyman 7236maU

There are no too much information about this model in the web, even in SAKWiki, dedicated page was added just few monts before (Dec-2015).

So, this knife is a relatively rare model from 60-70s years of previous century. It has Elinox tang and shield. One of key features of this knife – technician screwdriver, which was present just on couple of models.

Unfortunately, my knife is in bad condition, – it has reshapened blade. If you have the same model in better condition and would like to sell/trade it, – please contact me.

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