SAKnife Archives – Victorinox History & Collecting

Welcome to SAKnife Archives.
This space is dedicated to the documentation and exploration of Victorinox Swiss Army Knife history, with a focus on collecting, historical models, and documented variations.

The archive is structured around distinct collection thematics, each explored through dedicated articles and reference studies. Here, the Swiss Army Knife is approached as an object of heritage and memory, not just a tool.

All knife photographs featured in SAKnife Archives are taken from the SAKnife collection, ensuring visual consistency and direct reference to the pieces studied.

Explore the archive by collection thematics below.

From time to time, particularly interesting examples examined in the archive may also be found in the Shop section, offering collectors a closer look at the knives that shaped this blog - Also available on Etsy and eBay

Recommended external resources for deeper SAK research:

• 🔗 SAKwiki — Encyclopedia & detailed tools lists.

• 🔗 Elsinox.com — Historical and technical analyses.

• 🔗 Leaf-Vics.com — Collector photo reviews and model insights.

• 🔗 Multitool.org — Community discussions and technical research.

📘 Collection Thematics

👉📘Metal Inlays Thematic

👉📘Victorinox History & Catalogue - 91 mm Models Evolution

👉🛠️ Victorinox 91 mm Toolsets Evolution — Structure, Tools & Models

📝 Victorinox Elinox Picnicker

Produced in the early 1960s until 1973, the Victorinox Picnicker (8237) is a short-lived but pivotal 91 mm Swiss Army Knife. With its unique combination of pruner and serrated blades... Read more...

📝 Victorinox Champion A & B 🏆

Introduced in the early 1950s, the Victorinox Champion became the flagship of the 91 mm Officer Knife range. Known today as Champion A and B depending on back-tool configuration, it... Read more...

📝 Victorinox Champion C 🏆

Introduced in 1973, the Victorinox Champion C became the new flagship of the 91 mm Officer Knife range thanks to its magnifier and inline Phillips layer. It replaced earlier Champions,... Read more...

🛠️ Victorinox 91 mm Toolset Evolution — Structure, Tools & Models

Discover how Victorinox 91 mm Swiss Army Knife toolsets evolved over time. This interactive guide explores the structure, logic and genealogy of each model through its tools, layers and historical... Read more...

📝Victorinox Lumberjack Big (3.3311)

The Victorinox Lumberjack Big (3.3311) is a short-lived 91 mm Economy Swiss Army Knife produced only in 1986. Built as an oversized Lumberjack, it focuses on blade, combo tool and... Read more...

📝Victorinox Huntsman LNF (246)

The Victorinox Huntsman LNF (246) is the original bearer of the Huntsman name. Introduced in the 1940s, it combines a four-layer Officer Knife architecture with a long nail file, toothpick,... Read more...

📝Victorinox Climber LNF (245)

The Victorinox Climber LNF (245) is an early three-layer Officer Knife featuring a long nail file instead of the multipurpose hook. Introduced in the 1940s and briefly revived in the... Read more...

📜Victorinox 1951–1957 · Modern Tools Expansion

1951–1957 marks a decisive turning point for Victorinox. The introduction of the Phillips screwdriver, fish scaler, and metal file transforms the Swiss Army Knife into a modular system, giving birth... Read more...

📝 Victorinox SwissChamp XXL

The Victorinox SwissChamp XXL is the ultimate mechanical flagship in the 91 mm lineup. Too broad for everyday carry, its ~73 functions embody mechanical capability and collector appeal, succeeding the... Read more...

📝 Victorinox Engineer (Telemecanique)

The Victorinox Engineer is a rare corporate special run produced for Telemecanique. Based on the Scientist platform, it is the last Victorinox model to feature the inline technician screwdriver, a... Read more...

📝 Victorinox Scientist

The Victorinox Scientist is the thinnest 91 mm Swiss Army Knife to feature a magnifying glass. Introduced in the mid-1980s, it combines an inline Phillips screwdriver, combo tool and precision-focused... Read more...

📝 Victorinox Hiker

The Victorinox Hiker is the Phillips-based counterpart to the Camper. Appearing as early as the 1950s in Boy Scouts–oriented ranges and strongly tied to the U.S. market, it long existed... Read more...