The Victorinox Popular is a slim single layer 84mm model that features checkered Alox handles.
This is a an older model, but can sometimes be found in great, and even near new, condition.
The Secretary model is a more contemporary version, but with smooth Alox scales.

Discontinued.

Layer Tools

Popular Variations

• Large blade
• Small blade

Non-Layer Tools

• Keyring

Scales 

Normally red Alox ribbed scales with a white cross.

Variations

• Red cross emblem on the top scale, rather than white - See picture right
• No keyring version

History

Produced from approximately 1970-1999. Prior to 1986 the spacer used to affix the keyring was made of brass, after which it was made of nickel-silver (also known as German-Silver).

Identifiers

• 2070 U r+: Model number prior to 1980
• 0.6901.20: Model number from 1980

• 5056: US (SABI) model number according to the 1985 SABI/Victorinox catalog

Related Models

• Alox Excelsior - No keyring, silver Alox scale variation (Cellidor Excelsior versions with keyring also available)
• Secretary - Smooth alox scales, no keyring
• Pocket Pal - Similar knife, but with Cellidor scales
• Sentry - Same shape and design, but only one blade

• Bantam - Replaces the small blade with combo tool, silver Alox scales in a different shape
• Bantam II - Same toolset, but silver Alox scales in a different shape