Gath, your post got me thinking about the pace of Victorinox tool innovations. I put together a rough list going back to the introduction of the pliers in 1985. This list doesn't include minor modifications, like the changes in material or length of existing tools.
2018 - Large Marlinspike (Skipper Pro)
2017 - Corkscrew Lever Tool w/ Bottle Opener (Wine Master)
2017 - End-Pivot Corkscrew (Wine Master)
2011 - Laser Pointer (Presentation Master, Presentation Master Flight)
2011 - Bluetooth Controller (Presentation Master, Presentation Master Flight)
2010 - Cheese Blade (Cheese Knife)
2007 - Replaceable Disc Saw (RescueTool)
2007 - Replaceable Window Breaker (RescueTool)
2006 - Digital Clock/Alarm/Timer/Altimeter/Barometer/Thermometer (Traveller, Traveller Lite, Expedition Lite)
2005 - USB Flash Drive (multiple 58mm models)
2002 - LED Light (multiple 58mm & 91mm models)
2002 - Butane Lighter (CampFlame, SwissFlame, SwissChamp XXLT)
2001? - Digital Clock (Voyager, Voyager Lite, TimeKeeper Alarm)
2000 - Digital Altimeter and Barometer (Altimeter)
1999 Bit Driver (CyberTools)
1998 - Multipurpose Hook w/Nail File (Compact)
1996 - Pliers w/ Crimper (multiple 91mm models)
1992 - Analog Clock (TimeKeeper)
1991 - Multipurpose Hook (multiple 91mm models)
1985 - Pliers (multiple 91mm models)
When you filter out the ones that are no longer produced, the ones that are only available on one (usually expensive) model, and the ones that most people find of questionable or limited value, it's been pretty slim pickings.
- FiL