I would think that realistic possibilities would have to be in line with Victorinox's vision of itself. They just don't seem to invent new implements. For that reason, I would eliminate the thought of any new implement just as a long combo tool or alteration in the in-line Phillips such that it fits in a typically sized layer. As I had mentioned somewhere else, I would like to see expanded options in Cellidor scales, and a way to replace them as often as desired while retaining the warranty - i.e. have various colors/patterns and specialty scales available at retailers, and give the retailers the responsibility of changing them so the warranty is maintained. I'd like to see specialty scales with more variety... Glow-in-the-dark, grips, metallic (faux Alox), Plus, LED lights, inch/cm rulers, pill boxes, RFID, hex wrench adapters, files, match strikers, name/engraving plates, and so many other things can be added to specialty scales. Make the Victorinox slogan... Companion for Life though all its changes. I'd like to see more options in three layer SAKs .... making that third layer the Mag-Philips, or the file.It would require a redesign, but I too would like to see a mini Spirit that has a ruler on it.
Talking about all those serrated blades: If serrated, i want the serrations from the GAK blade, not the pointed ones on some Wengers for example. That GAK blade is a beast and i want it on 91mm (Non-OHO of course!)
And I don't know how realistic this is, but a Swisstool mini and/or nano (read Juice/Squirt sized) would have my attention.
The saddest thing about Wenger getting bought out was losing that wonderful creativity.
The problem with Vic is they don't innovate. Wenger did, and a lot of that same ingenuity continues in the ex-Wenger staff on Swiza's knife business. There's so much that they can be doing. These are things that already exist, but need to be more widespread, or reintroduced. For the most part, these are models already being made, but just sold on a special order basis. Rescue Tool with a wood saw. Already being made, and with the Italian Police version, has been sold to the public in limited numbers, by the Italian Victorinox distributor. I want a knife like my Fireman but can still handle extrication duties while still handling the outdoors jobs of my Fireman. No reason for this not to happen. Ruike is already making basically that. 84mm Hiker and Camper. The 84mm saw was reintroduced on the Walker (itself a reintroduction of the Lumberjack), now time to produce a lot of the models it came on back in the '60s and '70s. Not gonna happen because it will cut into Delemont sales.Inline technician screwdriver. They used to do this a lot in the '60s and '70s, and on several models. The backside one just can't get at most terminal blocks on programmable logic controllers and many hobby wiring projects. Vic won't do this, as I bet it will cut into CyberTool sales. But, a modern Motorist with the newer, aggressive file would be awesome! The newish "Parachute Knife" with curved OH belt cutter and Phillips. Should be inexpensive, and a good heavy-duty knife. Sort of a "Rescue Tool Lightweight" if you will. And a good backup to non-serrated smaller SAKs with a corkscrew. Given that well, the entire Delemont Collection is basically EVO scaled Wengers, why not a Pocket Toolchest? The tooling already exists, and I'm sure is in a back room in Jura. Victorinox, when buying Wenger, seemed to keep the gimmicky Wenger stuff, while forgoing their unique stuff that actually worked. I know the MiniChamp has its fans, but the PTC is just so much more practical. And I own (and have extensively carried) both.
You make of that what you will, personally I no longer buy this whole pure than the driven snow that Victorinox likes to portray itself. Fact is they are as ruthless as any other company that seeks, buys and shutsdown their main rival.
Perfectly summed upIf they were cars...Victorinox would be Volkswagen - Reliable and cater for the masses Wenger would be Audi (A perfectly apt analogy considering Volkswagen owns Audi)
VW and AUDI, VAG group, convicted for emissions cheating, just what we need in a knife company, possibly buying knockoff SAKs and branding them as genuine SAKs....
Back to the actual knives ;-)I'd love to see a couple of things: - Alox-like models with titanium scales;- More steel options for the main blades;- 111-models with metal scales- Bit-holders integrated into these scales (quite common in mods already!)I can't chime into the Wenger-nostalgia too much since I've always been a Vic-fan, but the Ueli Steck-Series still has a special place in my heart!Tomcat[/list]
I've said here before, straight from the mouth of the head of the official Vic importer company in my country, quoting her: "Victorinox is not the company it used to be anymore. There are way too many ""sharp teeth people (AKA: Sharks)"" in high places around there these days. Many things and decisions would never happen in Carl Elsener Sr.'s days " I think this sums it all.....She is from Switzerland, and knows all that very well, and visited the factory over the years hundreds of times, so it's a very reliable source IMO.
Same. though I never bought one when I had the chance... I always liked Wenger's innovation and collaboration with explorers and mountaineers, such as their Patagonia series. It's a constant gripe I have with Victorinox - their user speciic tools are not as user specific as they can be. What's a locksmith doing with a wood saw, and what on earth is an outrider doing with scissors? RIP Ueli Steck 1976-2017
Adjusting the hole in the door to fit the new lock?
- Alox/91mm models with two big blades similar to Case Canoe (why not if a traditional slipjoint can have 7 blades)- hooks with file on all models with hooks- all scales sold as plus scales (they can put a second toothpick in there maybe as cost reduction that may be upgraded to pen)- reintroduction of nylon Ecoline scales- more models with metal file instead of saw- 108mm return?- Yeoman- phillips PH2 instead of small blade- serrated main blades in standard production
It seems like while there is a dizzying number of options on the Vic website to the untrained observer.... when you look at it through the magnifying lenses that you and I can line up in series.... Explorer, Champion, and SwissChamp all in a row..... you and I know that there are many more options that Vic can offer without making new implements. In the 111mm size, there can be more options for people who use them for work and for outdoors... like the addition of a wood saw to a Rescue tool. While I am an avid scissor user... I don't really need one on a 111mm heavy duty workhorse unless I insist on carrying one tool instead of two as I often do. but to say the same thing with different words... If the 111mm specialty knives that one uses for work, can be combined with a saw that one uses for recreation can be combined in one tool... then why not?
If possible for Victorinox to introduce a new line based off 91mm Waiter Plus so that all current production models are always 1 layer thinner, for example, a 3-layer Huntsman instead of the current Huntsman.
Just this week, a family member asked me for a three-layer Huntsman.(Image removed from quote.)
I think I know who you're talking about. They're no longer the Victorinox representatives in Portugal...
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