Victorinox 25 Function Swiss Army Knife Officier Suisse Schweizer Offiziersmess
The user's query refers to the. (model 1.6783), a discontinued Swiss Army Knife model.
The name "Officier Suisse" refers to the general "Officer" knife category, which is where the Champion and its modern successor, the. Is an older, discontinued model of the Swiss Army Knife and a precursor to the modern Victorinox Swiss Champ. The "C" designated the knife as a. Victorinox Champion C which was the flagship model of the 91mm line from 1952 until it was replaced by the Swiss Champ around 1986. Was ultimately discontinued around 2001.
Collectors seek out specific versions of the. Based on the time of manufacture, as tools and features evolved over time. Vintage Champion C model differences. Knives lack certain features that were later added during the model's production run, such as the parcel hook, which was introduced around 1991. Enthusiasts have noted other subtle differences in older versions compared to modern Swiss Champs. Phillips screwdriver : The vintage models often featured a longer, more usable Phillips screwdriver compared to modern Swiss Champ variants. Magnifying glass : Early versions had a gray housing with an 8x glass lens. Later models used a larger, lower-magnification (6x) plastic lens.Did not have the small divider between the wood saw and metal file, which is present on more modern versions. Large blade : Some vintage models, particularly from the 1980s, had a thicker "crossbow" large blade near the pivot point.
Features of the vintage Champion C. While the exact tools can vary by production date, the. Included many tools that are still standard on the modern Swiss Champ. Blades : Large and small blades. Openers : Can opener with a small screwdriver and bottle opener with a large screwdriver and wire stripper.Scissors : A pair of standard scissors. Saws : Wood saw and a fish scaler with a hook disgorger.
Files : Nail file with cleaner and a metal file with a metal saw. Drivers : Phillips screwdriver and a fine screwdriver. Other tools : Reamer, tweezers, toothpick, magnifying lens, corkscrew, and key ring.See photos for more details. I don't ever remember using this knife.