Introduction
The Victorinox “Bass Fishing” is a 91 mm special run produced for the US market as part of the Smoky Mountain Knife Works Wildlife Series.
Based on a fishing-oriented platform, it stands out through its distinctive scales and an unusual toolset modification rarely seen on standard Victorinox models.
I. Technical Overview
Model: Bass Fishing (SMKW Wildlife Series)
Length: 91 mm
Layers: 4
Tools
- Large blade
- Small blade
- Fish scaler (with hook disgorger and ruler)
- Pliers (with wire cutter and crimper)
- Cap lifter (with screwdriver / wire stripper)
- Can opener (with small screwdriver)
Back tools
- Fine screwdriver (replacing reamer)
- Phillips screwdriver
Scale tools
- Toothpick
- Tweezers
II. SMKW Wildlife Series
The Bass Fishing belongs to a range of US-exclusive Victorinox models featuring wildlife-themed designs.
It is characterized by:
- transparent blue scales
- bass fish illustration
- “BASS FISHING” marking
III. A Fishing Toolset — With a Twist
The base configuration is closely related to models such as the Angler or Fisherman:
- fish scaler with hook disgorger
- pliers for handling hooks and line
- openers for general use
👉🎣 Victorinox Fishing Line - Fish Scaler, Fisherman & Angler Evolution
However, like others SKMW Wildlife models the Bass Fishing introduces a key difference:
- the reamer/awl is replaced by a fine screwdriver
This change shifts the toolset logic slightly toward precision and adjustment:
- reduced focus on piercing tasks
- increased utility for fine adjustments
Combined with the pliers, the knife becomes particularly suited for:
- fishing gear adjustments
- small mechanical tweaks
- line and hook handling
Related Models
- 👉Angler
- 👉Fisherman
- Wild Turkey
- America Eagle
- 👉Whitetail Deer
Conclusion
The Victorinox Bass Fishing is more than a themed variation.
It represents a rare US-exclusive configuration where both aesthetics and toolset have been adapted. The replacement of the reamer with a fine screwdriver makes it a subtle but meaningful variation within the fishing-oriented Victorinox lineup.
This article is part of the SAKnife Archives, an independent collector-driven project dedicated to documenting Victorinox Swiss Army Knives. All photographs shown come from the SAKnife private collection unless otherwise noted. The historical and technical information presented here is based on period catalogues and expert collector databases. Additional material will be added as new information emerges.
Identify every Victorinox 91 mm configuration using the structural identification tree:
👉 🔎 Victorinox 91mm Identification Tree – Identify Your Swiss Army Knife by Toolset
Identify the production period of your Swiss Army Knife using the interactive visual tool based on tang stamps and tool evolution:
👉 ⌛ Swiss Army Knife Production Period Guide – Victorinox Interactive Tool Evolution
Explore the evolution of Victorinox 91 mm Swiss Army Knives and discover related model sheets in the historical timeline:
👉 📘 Swiss Army Knife History & 91 mm Model Evolution
