My late 80's Super Tinker has the old can key cut into the backspring Phillips head. My 2012 Deluxe Tinker does not.Recently I purchased a black- scaled, Boy Scouts of America edition Tinker. Because of large screwdriver half stop, the key ring being affixed to a shim, the lack of a ® next to the Boy Scouts Fleur de Lis, the crossbow and Rostfrei on the main blade tang, I date it as very close in time to my late 80's Super Tinker.Yet, it does not have the can key cut into the Phillips screw driver.I have researched is site and another, but have not seen a determination as to when the can key was discontinued. Does anyone know more?
According to El C, it was discontinued in 1991 if I recall his answer on my same question correctly.
Quote from: Mechanickal on October 29, 2017, 09:28:17 PMAccording to El C, it was discontinued in 1991 if I recall his answer on my same question correctly. 91,92. Sometime when MC Hammer was still cool.
Thanks Mech and CorkyAll the more reason to love those pre-91 Victorinox Swiss Army Knives. Better Cellidor, inclusion of the can key, tang stamps and no Hook tool.I think I will just continue to try to buy NOS and otherwise vintage stuff whenever possible.