Friday, September 12, 2008

Victorinox to remain "THE" Swiss Army Knife manufacturer

The New Solider's Knife from Victorinox

Solider's Knife 2008


Victorinox the manufacturer of the famous "Swiss Knife" won a tender to supply the Swiss Army with the knives which are part of the soldier's equipment. This is the first time a tender to supply the "Army Knives" was made open for companies from outside Switzerland.

The new "Soldier's Knife" replaces the older which was introduced in 1961. The new knife has some major changes from the older one.

- Bigger size of the whole knife.
- Knife blade is now bigger in size (used to be 6.5 cm now 8.5 cm)
- Knife blade can be opened using one hand.
- I expect the Knife blade locks when opened.
- Additional Phillips screwdriver.
- Additional wood saw.


Solider's Knife 1961-2008



Soldier's Knife 1891-1961

5 comments:

g said...

you know i got me one a few months ago i will tell you the specs soon i thing they added something else coz it weighed a ton. nice blog

حسام said...

first time to know about the difference between the Swiss Army Knife and the Swiss Knife one we use for outdoor activities.
nice idea for a blog, welcome ya Tiger.

Tamer Georgy said...

More than enough (the new one)

Unknown said...

very interesting analysis ya Namoor !!
also this is the first time to see the old one, Like it so much :)

keep on blogging ya Tiger ;)

BTW, I think u have to clarify that it's ur own analysis to not be confused with Victorinox news.

الست نعامة said...

الف مبروك ع البلوج يا حاج نمر النمر