It introduced a brand new tool the large marlin spike for marine use, and also features a liner-locking, partially-serrated one-hand opening main blade.
Layer Tools
The Skipper and Skipper Pro
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- Partially-serrated knife blade which is liner-locking and one-handed opening
- Cap-lifter with large screwdriver - liner locking
- Can-opener with small screwdriver
- Large Marlin Spike - liner locking
Back Layer Tools
The model is also supplied with an orange lanyard - See picture
Scale Tools
Scales
Blue Nylon with a printed compass rose emblem.
Several promotional pictures show these scales with the compass rose missing.
History
This was a surprise announcement from Victorinox in 2018 and introduced a new, unique and unusual tool, the large marlin spike. The Skipper Pro is a sibling to the Skipper and depending upon the nautical needs of the user one or other model could be selected.
Physical Specifications
- Length: 111mm
- Width: 24mm
- Weight: 196g
Identifiers
- 0.8503.2MW: Liner-lock, ¾ serrated OH blade, blue scales
Related Models
- Skipper - Different marlin spike; non OH-blade; adds a pliers/in-line Phillips screwdriver layer, and a corkscrew; same scales and lanyard