1998 first release swisstool

gunnar · **on:** April 30, 2015, 12:23:34 PM

I have found on " le bon coin " ( a french online secondhand shop ) a 1998 swisstool which
are hard to find because of their limited numbers ( only one year of production).
I have made a pretty good deal because I have buyed it 55 euros !!
As you see on the second picture, you have the 1997 prototype after the 1998 official release.
you can use this picture to estimate approximativly the age of your swisstool.

enki_ck · **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2015, 12:33:15 PM

Congrats on a nice find.

Yes, we know about the different versions. The second picture came from this forum.

You can find more info here. --> http://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,2463.msg30579.html#msg30579

basilio · **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2015, 06:05:42 PM

Welcome and nice find!
I had been using that picture myself as reference, along with some topics on the top of the swiss army knife section.
To be honest I don't think that 1998 plier head model is rare at all.
I have seen many, many models for sale with that configuration, and you can still find them new in box.
On the other hand, the 1997 was a difficult one to locate, and only fond one after long search and was able to get it with the help by an US forum member.

gunnar · **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2015, 06:40:22 PM

I'll try to find a 1997 swisstool but it will be more difficult

derekmac · **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2015, 08:04:33 PM

Nice find! I'm carrying my 98 SwissTool today.

cool123 · **Reply #5 on:** May 11, 2015, 01:17:48 PM

Really awesome swiss army knife perfect for everyday carry to outdoors

J-sews · **Reply #6 on:** May 19, 2015, 02:05:27 AM

Yes, the 1997 version can be very difficult to find indeed.

Mr. Blonde · **Reply #7 on:** July 21, 2015, 03:45:43 AM

I´ve got also a ´98 version for 16,50€ from Ebay. I have to admit, this was really a low price and i was surprised to get it that cheap. It is pretty worn but nothing is broken, and it´s still usable.

I don´t think they´re rare. I t was a completly new tool from a well known manufacturer. I´m sure they sold them like hot cakes in the first year.