Victorinox Swiss Army Special Etched Soldier Knife with Collector's Book

by Victorinox

Product Features

• Includes a 190-page hardcover book and a special-edition etched soldier knife
• Features a large blade stamped with the final production run of this model made for the US
• Knife features a large knife blade, can opener, small screwdriver, bottle opener and reamer
• Also includes swiss army knives: a collector's companion by derek jackson
• Book and collector Solder knife are shipped together, but packaged separately

Product Description

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From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army knife a century ago comes this complete set of all-purpose handy tools--all neatly contained in a single implement that measures just 3-1/2 inches (91 millimeters) long. Sheathed in silver, the Soldier is a convenient toolbox small enough to fit into a pocket. A valued companion, this pocket knife contains seven stainless-steel tools and carries a lifetime warranty against defects. The tools include a large knife blade, can opener, small screwdriver, bottle opener, large screwdriver, wire stripper, and reamer. And, for the true Swiss Army fan, this set also includes Swiss Army Knives: A Collector's Companion by Derek Jackson, a hardcover illustrated book documenting every aspect of Swiss Army knives.

The Soldier includes a large knife blade, can opener, small screwdriver, bottle opener, large screwdriver, wire stripper, and reamer.

Soldier Tools:

• Large blade
• Can opener
• Small screwdriver
• Bottle opener
• Large screwdriver
• Wire stripper
• Reamer

About Swiss Army Knives: A Collector's Companion by Derek Jackson
There are certain objects that rise above the norm and become icons - instantly recognisable for their simplicity of design, striking appearance and ease of operation. Victorinox's Original Swiss Army Knife is just such an icon. The knife in its many forms has sold in millions all over the World. When advertising departments want to associate their product with reliability and functionality they go for an image that's instantly recognisable - and the symbol they often choose is Victorinox's distinctively red, multi-bladed knife.

An international name today, Victorinox's beginnings were very parochial, the factory is still based in the small hamlet of Schwyz and employs local people. Although there has inevitably been some mechanisation over the years the knives are still assembled by hand.

This colorful, highly illustrated book examines all aspects of the Swiss Army Knife from the first Officers Knife produced for the Swiss Army to the latest Milennium Cyberitool. There are chapters on the manufacturing process, the variety of blades and tools and a gallery of old and new knives which appear in a wide variety of styles, with plenty to interest the collector.

About Swiss Army Knives
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The original product dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor for versatility.

Product Description

All encased in a stylish stainless steal handle. The Swiss Amy Knives, A Collector's Companion book by Derek Jackson is a colorful, highly illustrated monograph that examines all aspects of the Original Swiss Army Knife; after introductory sections on the history of knives and the Swiss Army, the story unfolds from the first knives - the Soldier's Knife and Officer's Knife produced by Karl Elsener for the Swiss Army.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B002UNKC2G
• Item model number: 59925
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #111,132 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Where's the etched knife???, December 9, 2009

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D. Whitehead "Eleven22" (Austin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Special Etched Soldier Knife with Collector's Book (Sports)

This knife is not etched as described in the descriptions!

WTF not cool. What a waste of time. Amazon shame on you for not quality checking your products!

UPDATE!!!!!!

So I called Amazon and told them that my knife was not etched. They sent me a new knife and this one has the etch. The stock number on the box that is correct reads"53939 Soldier 61 BOX" The bad one reads "53929 Soldier Silver Alox" Off by desc and 1 digit on the stock number. I think maybe the people who pulled the items from stcok were drunk at the time. Any now if you do not have the etched knife , call and get it replaced with the correct one!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars BEWARE!!! This knife is not etched or stamped !!, December 8, 2009

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R. Coleman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Special Etched Soldier Knife with Collector's Book (Sports)

BUYER BEWARE!! This knife is NOT stamped or etched but is just a regular blade! They must have ran out of the 5,000 but decided to keep selling the knives that are NOT part of the final production run. I am very disappointed. I ordered one and a family member ordered one and NEITHER of them are stamped or etched!!! Very misleading!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars It is not stamped with the production run, December 8, 2009

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J. Coleman - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Special Etched Soldier Knife with Collector's Book (Sports)

I received mine in the mail,but when I opened it I discovered that the blade is NOT stamped with the production run or anything for that matter. It's a normal blade. Very disappointed.