Victorinox Swisschamp XL (not XLT) Swiss Army Knife pristine extremely rare
A highly rare Swiss Army Knife (SAK) produced in the 1990s. This knife is intended for a collector with a display case. Ordinary users should turn back now. This is the end of the line for the Swisschamp XL. It is the only one for sale on the entire planet.
This listing is for a single Swisschamp XL. There are two in the photos.
The knife you will receive is absolutely identical in every way to those in the photos. The condition is mint or pristine. The outer scales are unhandled and have their original luster.The blades are unused and super-shiny. The condition is 9.9 out of 10 or better for both blades and handles. The handles are so shiny that the photos show all sorts of weird shadows and reflections.
The item does not include the original box. The latter three pictures are stock photos from the SAK wiki website. According to the SAK wiki.The XL model adds the Spatula, Electrician's blade, Small Pruner blade and the Divot tool to the already large tool selection of the SwissChamp. It was made in a very short time and limited numbers in the late 1990s. Further, I can tell you that it was only available in Europe and never marketed to the USA.
It was discontinued around 1998 and replaced by the Swisschamp XLT. Like any Victorinox product, with a bright light and a magnifying glass, one can find micro-sized scratches on the handles and blades resulting from both the manufacturing process. I have never owned a Victorinox product that was truly 10 out of 10.
The challenge for the collector is not only to find the rare items, but to get them in good or better condition. As soon as you actually use it, it will lose about one third of its value. What this means is that if you put the knife in your pocket or pouch, the handles will sufficiently scuff such that it will no longer be considered pristine.
Given the age of these knives, I do not guarantee the viability of their pens. This is a standard, easily replaced part. The item "Victorinox Swisschamp XL (not XLT) Swiss Army Knife pristine extremely rare" is in sale since Thursday, September 6, 2018. This item is in the category "Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Camping Knives & Tools\Pocket, Multi Tools". The seller is "hudson-highlander" and is located in Asheville, North Carolina.
This item can be shipped worldwide.