Victorinox switzerland stainless rostfrei red explorer officier suisse swiss army knife nib no cracks in the handles snaps open and shut no wobble near to mint condition in the original box approx. Sammlermesser collectors knife editions 1983 1991sammlermesser schlacht am morgarten 15 limited edition 1983 seriennummer. A collectors companion by jackson, derek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The swiss army knife is a pocketknife or multitool manufactured by victorinox and up to 2005 also by wenger sa. A collectors edition jackson, derek, moreau, leeann isbn. Most of the models of victorinox knives are not even listed in this book. Get advice on the different types of pocket knives from the. Discussions with kind knife enthusiasts from all over the world. But folding knives predate the blades made by either of these venerable companies. From their humble beginnings as simple tools and weapons to times when they were symbols of rank and success, knives have been crafted for function as well as for show.
A collectors companion revised, updated and expanded ed by jackson, derek isbn. The club will encourage and support those who are interested in and collect this brand of. The world of victorinox dates right back to the year 1884, when my greatgrandfather karl elsener opened a cutlers workshop in ibachschwyz. We all remember our first folding knife or pocket knife, whether it was a swiss army multipurpose monster, complete with toothpick and tweezers, or a slender singleblade antlerhandled case.
Get information about the original swiss army knifes history. Victorinox swiss army knife collectors society club mission statement we, the members of the victorinox swiss army knife collectors society are dedicated to fostering the interest in, and the knowledge and history of victorinox swiss army brand knives. There was also a companion sd version, which, like the alox classic sd, has a screwdrivertip on the nail file rather than the nailcleaner tip. The companion has very thin, smooth alox scales, compared to the alox classic that has thicker scales that are textured. The biggest of the swiss army knives, the swiss champ, has 31 different features, including a magnifying glass, but still.
Collectors, souvenir and gift shops, specialty and outdoor shops, corporate gift, retail, e. The especially strong blade makes it a robust companion for anyone who anticipates unexpected situations be it a craftsman or an everyday adventurer, he says. All about pocket knives is a knife related resource center for buying, selling, researching, and discussing all things knives. Even though the damast limited edition is a soughtafter collectors item, it doesnt stop there for erwin. Brochures and catalogs with many info about victorinox and wenger. His revolutionary idea of manufacturing a compact knife with an array of practical functions was a success. The following steel alloys are used for swiss army knives. Victorinox switzerland stainless rostfrei red explorer. This model is the fifth edition in a line of annual releases of. A collector s companion by jackson, derek and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Vintage pocket knives and folding knives collectors weekly. All of our limited editions propel our products from highquality, global accessories and outdoor gear to unique collectors items. Today, were proud to present a range of swiss army knives which perfectly embodies those.
From victorinox comes a special edition release of its ubiquitous swiss army knife, featuring an eyecatching damascus blade. The swiss army collectors companion 1 7004 is a hardcover book with plenty of colorful photos and illustrations. Of course, there was a tinge of controversy related to the first swiss army knives. A few books have been written about swiss army knives, with most of written for the collector or. Antique knives are a popular collectors item and are often sold alongside antique firearms or other weapons at gun shows and militaria auctions. Victorinox knives 1884 present swiss army knives page 3. Victorinox spartan, the standart model swiss army officer. The swiss army knife is a pocketknife or multitool manufactured by victorinox the term swiss. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The term swiss army knife was coined by american soldiers after world war ii due to the difficulty they had in pronouncing offiziersmesser, the german name lit. The reason had much to do with the fact that the knife was shorthand for swiss culture, and as a result was a constant seller at dutyfree stores prior to the attacks. This model was the sixth member of the swiss battle series, all of which featured a large intricate silver battle scene inlay on the top scale, and a detailed laser engraving on the main blade. A collectors companion 17004 written by derek jackson is a wellillustrated, detailed victorinox book on swiss army knives.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hunter pro m alox an indestructible design item and a loyal companion for your. Whether thats in terms of aesthetics, creativity, engineering or functionality, to truly innovate you must explore the road less traveled. A collector s companion, author derek jackson recounts more truly remarkable ways swiss army knife owners have put these tools to work. The companion was a common 58mm victorinox knife, having the same tools as the classic, but with metal scales.
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