Series List
Swiss Battle SeriesThis special series of seven different knives started in 1983 and ended in 1991 with the issue of the final knife and a special Battle Series Collection set of all the knives. Sometimes known as the Battle Knives, this series commemorates famous Swiss alliances and battles from the middle age time period. Each knife has inlaid scale art of the event and the main blade is engraved with the name and date of the event, as well as a special crest. Each knife is limited to 9999 pieces and has an individual serial number stamped on the liner behind the corkscrew. The knives are packaged in a wooden presentation box containing a serialized certificate of authenticity, and a brief description of the event and the history of Victorinox in German, English, and French.Knives in the series are:
Wildlife Series This series, a Smoky Mountain Knife Works exclusive, takes common 91mm knives and adds scale art work of different animals. Knives in the series are:
Annual 'SOSAK' Knife SeriesThis is the Knife Of The Year series available to members of the Secret Order Of Swiss Army Knives found at www.SOSAKOnline.comKnives in the series are:
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Collectors SocietyThese knives are issued annually in support of the officially recognized Victorinox Collector's Society. They are available in limited quantities, and are prized by any SAK collector. A different model is chosen each year. This external site maintains images of the annual VSAKCS knives.Knives in there series are:
Urban Chameleon SeriesA series of Victorinox Waiter models, the Urban Chameleon knives were a limited run of knives done in partnership with a Swiss graphic design company, Creative Factory gmbh. There were 28 models and two accessories offered in Spring/Summer of 1999 with a Fall/Winter line planned but I don't think they were ever issued.Knives in the series are:
Victorinox Lifestyle ToolsReleased over two years, the Lifestyles series was a short series of specific application type tools based on specific themes or hobbies. Only the Golf Tool, Cybertool and Altimeter are still in production, and are regular catalogue items. The other models, and the Lifestyles concept have been abandoned.Knives in there series are:
Wenger SnifeDesigned to take advantage of the modernization of the traditional Swiss watch market with the popular SWATCH brand timepieces in the early 90's, Wenger introduced the Snife series. Each model incorporates a fancy modern art design on the scales. The larger Snife series is based on the Commander model, while the smaller Snife series is based on the Esquire model.. Knives in the Commander series are: Knives in the Esquire series are: Victorinox Zodiac Classic SeriesVictorinox has released two different series of classic knives with signs of the Zodiac on them. The first series features red Cellidor handles with inlaid metal Zodiac symbols on the top scale at the bottom and included the standard Victorinox sheild logo. There is no additional printing on the handles. The second series features a more contemporary design with screen printed symbol artwork and lettering indicating the name of the symbol on the top handle. The standard Victorinox shield is not present. The handles for the knives in the second series are 1 of 4 different colors; red, blue, black or yellow.Knives in these series:
Victorinox National Flag Classic SeriesVictorinox has produced a National Flag Series of Classic knives that have a representation of that countries flag and the country name on the front handle. They come in a variety of colors. This list originally taken from A Collector's Guide to 58mm Small Size Pocket Knives by Daniel J. Jacquart. Please add any photos you might have for one of these knives on this list.Knives in this series
National Flag Classic Alternate Colors Victorinox Deluxe SeriesThe Deluxe was produced as a small series of 6 knives, with 5 of them featuring a high luster enamel finish, and 1 gold scaled model. All the knives feature the same tool configuration of pen-blade, scissors, and nail-file with cleaner tip. Victorinox Classic SD Sterling SeriesThis is a series of the Classic SD knife featuring solid Sterling Silver scales with a number of different textured patterns in the metal work. Victorinox reported the scales to be "handcrafted by one of the world's most prestigious silversmiths" without identifying them by name. Subsequent information appears to identify the company as Lunt Silversmiths. The knives in this series do not have the Tweezers or Toothpick tools. The original documentation states that the Polished and Barleycorn versions have an engraving plate on the back. However, versions of the Basketweave, and Swirl have also had the engraving panel. Which would seem to leave the Hammered version as the only one without an engraving panel; However, the Polished has been available without an engraving panel, which suggests that maybe the original documentation was just wrong. These small knives are beautiful and have a solid feel to them, weighing 40-50g depending on model. This is not known to be a limited series, and as of November 2008 are still readily available. There is some information that suggests that the production may have been halted, but it could just be the lowering of inventory levels. More should be known soon. Knives in this series
Victorinox Fan Collection SeriesThese are part of special sets Victorinox released in the Classic size. Released in 2002 with 5 classics in a custom box with clear cover. The International model number is 1.8835.1. Knives in this series
Victorinox Collection #1A set of 5 Ambassador w/keyring knives, with special designs printed on the top scale, and standard Victorinox crest inlaid on the bottom.Knives in this series
Victorinox Collection #2Knives in this series
Victorinox Collection #35 Classic knife set with special scales. Not really sure when these were first produced but there were several other similar sets of specially scaled Classics. This one labeled #3 was Victorinox model number 0.6263.19. The backs of the 3 specially scaled models were plain solid color matching the front scale color. Here are closeups of the set and some of the individual knives. Knives in this series
Victorinox Jubilee SeriesThe showpiece of the series is an original replica of the first Soldier’s Knife delivered to the Swiss Army in 1891. The Jubilee Soldier Knife, known as the 125th Anniversary Heritage Swiss Army Knife, will be produced as a limited edition of four collections each of 1884 pieces. The different collections are destined for different geographical regions, with collection III being designated for North America. Knives in this series
Smoky Mountain Knife Works Exclusives The SMKW company sold a number of exclusive 125th Anniversary knives, that had regular scales, but included the Jubilee Anniversary Logo etched on the main blade.
Victorinox Military Collector's Set 2010Tools in this set:
Notes:
Wenger Dynasty SeriesThe Wenger Dynasty series of knives feature black mirror polished metal scales and the Official Swiss Cross surrounded by a heraldic crest. Each is named after a fictional middle ages character or story. These models were originally packaged in a luxury lined box. Some of the models are in the 1991 Wenger catalog. Each model has a slightly different tool set.Knives in this series
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