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artemisia1

(1,365 posts)
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 07:46 PM Dec 15

Any Swiss Army knife collectors out there?

I have the Swiss Champ (collected, but not carried)
The Fieldmaster (carry)
The Multi-Tool Evolution

and an assortment of lesser models.

If so, post yours!

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Any Swiss Army knife collectors out there? (Original Post) artemisia1 Dec 15 OP
Well, I have about 5-10 of the Victronix models but mainly the Climber and the Huntsman erronis Dec 15 #1
I have the Huntsman as well. Nearly identical, if not so, to the Fieldmaster, iirc. Perfect EDC. artemisia1 Dec 15 #2
Have the champ Woodwizard Dec 15 #3
Every seen one of these? Intractable Dec 15 #4
Yes, I have seen that. Great pictures. Thanks. artemisia1 Dec 15 #5
I use Postimages.org. Intractable Dec 15 #7
Thanks. /nt artemisia1 Dec 15 #8
That's what you've had to do because that is indeed the only way on DU :) AZJonnie Dec 16 #10
I have a Seuss Army knife! Ptah Dec 15 #6
I always wanted one as a kid. Santa brought me one for Christmas about 5 years ago. I think it was the Multi-Tool debm55 Dec 15 #9
Fantastic knives or multi gizmo gadget. mysteryowl Dec 16 #11
I Have 3 ProfessorGAC Dec 16 #12
Fieldmaster is my top EDC as well. It is extremely useful without the bells and whistles -- and heft. /nt artemisia1 Dec 17 #16
My 1 not a "collection". The "Farmer Alox, Medium Pocket Knife with Wood Saw" UTUSN Dec 16 #13
What is my favorite, used only for bottle opening: Camillus soldier - has a "bail" clip-on UTUSN Dec 17 #14
Nice piece. Simple, but elegant -- and useful. /nt artemisia1 Dec 17 #15
A conflating, compiling UTUSN Dec 17 #18
Worlds Largest Swiss Army Knife - 64 functions! mysteryowl Dec 17 #17
Doctor Who would be envious! /nt artemisia1 Dec 17 #19
There is even a tiny ink pen mysteryowl Dec 17 #20

erronis

(22,662 posts)
1. Well, I have about 5-10 of the Victronix models but mainly the Climber and the Huntsman
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 07:54 PM
Dec 15

They lie all over the place for convenient access. Some keep one of their blades open for quick use.

My criteria are: corkscrew and scissors. (Of course, the blades, can opener, etc.) Oh, and the toothpick.

I've given them to wives over the years - they weren't impressed with my offerings.

My father always had one with him, so when we lowered him into his grave, I made sure he traveled with one also.

artemisia1

(1,365 posts)
2. I have the Huntsman as well. Nearly identical, if not so, to the Fieldmaster, iirc. Perfect EDC.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 07:59 PM
Dec 15

My niece loves Swiss Army knives and loved my gift of one years ago.

Woodwizard

(1,265 posts)
3. Have the champ
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 08:05 PM
Dec 15

My wife got it for me for my birthday the first year dating. Carried it for years it now sits in the console of my truck. Over the years it has come in really handy.

Intractable

(1,646 posts)
4. Every seen one of these?
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 08:07 PM
Dec 15

This is the Swischamp XL, of which I sold about a dozen on eBay, for more than $500 each.





They were only for sale in the EU. Not the US. In 1998, I heard they were being discontinued, so I went on a buying rampage, and sold many years later for huge profit.

This is the Cybertimer - a knife custom made by combining parts from a Supertimer with a Cybertool. The trick is to get the parts brand new, which I can no longer do.



I've been a fan of Victorinox (not Wenger) knives since I was a boy scout. As a teenager, I chose Vic over Wenger based on the design of the can opener. I still think it's clever.

Now Vic owns Wenger.

I have many Swiss Army Knives scattered throughout the house to keep them available for constant use.

artemisia1

(1,365 posts)
5. Yes, I have seen that. Great pictures. Thanks.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 08:20 PM
Dec 15

BTW, how do you post pictures? I've been a member for over twenty years and have only been able to do so by linking to a URL that contained the picture.

Intractable

(1,646 posts)
7. I use Postimages.org.
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 08:26 PM
Dec 15

They are starting to monetize. This time, there was a message about "ads in the pictures," which I did not understand. Also, they have implemented paid tiers, which I think I do not need.

I know there are other pic hosting sites used by people on DU, but Postimages is the only one I've used.

debm55

(55,768 posts)
9. I always wanted one as a kid. Santa brought me one for Christmas about 5 years ago. I think it was the Multi-Tool
Mon Dec 15, 2025, 09:14 PM
Dec 15

version as it had a spoon, fork. little saw, a corkscrew, scissors and various other things. Loved it.

ProfessorGAC

(75,852 posts)
12. I Have 3
Tue Dec 16, 2025, 03:58 PM
Dec 16

Nothing collectable, though.
I have a "Climber" that I actually bought in Switzerland.
And, I've got a "Fieldmaster" I carry all the time.
And, I've got a "Handyman", just because. I keep it in the console of my car. Too much weight for pocket carrying.

artemisia1

(1,365 posts)
16. Fieldmaster is my top EDC as well. It is extremely useful without the bells and whistles -- and heft. /nt
Wed Dec 17, 2025, 12:48 AM
Dec 17

UTUSN

(76,945 posts)
13. My 1 not a "collection". The "Farmer Alox, Medium Pocket Knife with Wood Saw"
Tue Dec 16, 2025, 11:51 PM
Dec 16

********QUOTE******

https://www.victorinox.com/en-US/Products/Swiss-Army-Knife%E2%84%A2-and-Tools/Outdoor/Farmer-Alox/p/0.8241.26

Inspired by the classic Soldier's knife

Blade, large (2 5/8 inches) / Can opener | Screwdriver 3 mm / Bottle opener | Screwdriver 7 mm | Wire stripper / Reamer, punch / Wood saw / Key ring /

Dimensions
Height: 0.6 in - Length: 3.7 in - Width: 0.9 in - Weight: 3 oz

Details
Item number: 0.8241.26

*******UNQUOTE********


UTUSN

(76,945 posts)
14. What is my favorite, used only for bottle opening: Camillus soldier - has a "bail" clip-on
Wed Dec 17, 2025, 12:11 AM
Dec 17

(Yes, I know it's not Swiss Army.)


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