Over the years, a number of books have been written about Swiss Army Knives. Most of them are written with an eye towards the collector as this is the obvious market for these books. Some deal with Swiss Army Knives in general while others are specific to just Victorinox or just Wenger. Victorinox only books have an icon behind the title, while Wenger only books have an icon. Those titles covering both companies will have both icons .

• Collector's Companion, A
• Collector's Guide to 58mm Small Size Pocket Knives, A
• Improbable History of the Worlds Handiest Knife, The
• Knife and its History, The
• Swiss Army Knife Handbook

Collector's Companion, A

This books, filled with many nice pictures, does a decent job of giving the history of the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Wenger is briefly mentioned but the book focuses on Victorinox. There are lots of pictures both of knives and the company buildings as well as some of the family. While it's billed as a "Collector's Companion" there is not too much info that would be of benefit to an individual seeking info on the history of different models and/or variations to specific models over time.

Seems to be quite a few printings, and some confusion about official editions of the book. It appears the different printings of the official editions include some additional information on new models. Cataloging information within the books appears incomplete with respect to printing.

Book Details:
Full Name: Swiss Army Knives: A Collector's Companion
Author: Derek Jackson

Publisher: Compendium Publishing Ltd. and Apple Press
Date: 1999
Type/Pages: Hardcover, 192 pages
ISBN: 1-84092-235-4

Publisher: Compendium Publishing and Communications
Date: 2004
Type/Pages: Hardcover, 194 pages
ISBN: 978-1902579-70-2
Status: out-of-print

Second Edition:
Publisher: Compendium Publishing; Revised, Updated and Expanded Ed edition (May 31, 2007)
ISBN-10: 1-90557-342-1
ISBN-13: 978-1905573-42-4
ISBN-13: 978-1905573-70-7
Status: Believe to be still in print (12/09)

Collector's Guide to 58mm Small Size Pocket Knives, A

This book, really a small three ring binder, is an attempt to create a comprehensive catalog of all the 58mm knives produced by Victorinox. The format of the book provides a page for each knife, with details about the knife including when it was made, when it discontinued, as well as product numbers and details about the tool set. A black and white picture is included when available. Extra pages behind the 'front page' give details on colors/styles available and what the product numbers are for these variations. The book is designed to be expanded as more info and/or new knives are found/created.

Book Details:
Full Name: A Collector's Guide to Victorinox 58mm (2 1/4") Small Size Pocket Knives
Author: Daniel J. Jacquart
Publisher: Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Society
Date: Unknown
Type/Page: Three Ring Binder, various page length
ISBN: N/A
Status: Out of Print, but available.

Improbable History of the Worlds Handiest Knife, The

A humorous book about SAKs. It has a short history without many details and lots of humorous pictures detailing how everything from a pup-tent to a kitchen sink can be found in a SAK.

Book Details:
Full Name: Swiss Army Knife Companion: The Improbable History of the Worlds Handiest Knife
Author: Rick Wall
Publisher: Swiss Army Knife Soceity
Date: 1986
Type/Pages: Paperback, 64 pages
ISBN: 9780961803506
Status: Out of Print

Knife and its History, The

This book, written in 1984 for Victorinox's 100 year anniversery gives a brief history of knives in general, then a history of Victorinox and their knives, including of course their Swiss Army Knives. There are a number of photos and some interested information. The pictures are full page, beautifully done, and the books itself is a nice hardcover edition. From a collectors stand point, there is not much information.

Book Details:
Full Name: The Knife and its History
Author: Victorinox
Publisher: Victorinox
Date: 1984
Type/Pages: Hardcover, 192 pages
ISBN: N/A
Status: Out of Print

Swiss Army Knife Handbook

Kathryn Kane is the undisputed godmother of all SAK mods and this book explains her views on various uses and modifications that can be done with various Swiss Army Knife models. It also contains a brief history of both companies and details on many individual tools. It also includes a foreword by Rick Wall, the President of the Swiss Army Knife Society at the time.

Book Details:
Full Name: Swiss Army Knife Handbook- The Official History and Owner's Guide
Author: Kathryn Kane
Publisher: Birdworks Publications
Date: 1988
Type/Pages: Softcover, 94 pages
ISBN: N/A
Status: Out of Print