The rarest nail clipper?

[Max Stone]

I reported this new SAK earlier this year https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,21658.msg2099200.html#msg2099200

I recently discovered that the branding on this little nail clipper was specifically done to give Victorinox trade mark protection. In North America, SwissGear brands (incl. Wenger luggage) are held by Group III International, a brand house that specializes in product licensing, manufacturing and distribution in the travel and work gear.

So by releasing a branded product with the Swiss cross and Swiss Gear text, Victorinox will be able to protect themselves outside N. America against anyone attempting to use this logo in the pocket knife market.

They probably picked the Nail Clipper 580 as it was an affordable way of releasing a special run of scales, and it would be easy to get a few into circulation.

So how rare are they? I actually don’t know, but they’re no longer available, just a few months after being released. So I’m happy I stumbled across one of these little guys that now appear to have an interesting backstory to go with their attractive scales.

Strange but true... 

[Reinier]

Interesting read! This reminds me of that Delémont SAK with the Wenger name on the scales. I believe that was produced for the same reason, to protect the right to use the Wenger brand name.

[Max Stone]

What’s interesting is that you need to have product sales. You have less of a case with a registered design or trademark if there’s no product you can point to. Intellectual property, trademarks, registered designs, patents...a fascinating but complex subject. 

[Max Stone]

...and of course, intellectual property works both ways. Apparently, Victorinox got into a little bit of hot water when they released the 2016 Climber Gold, with a direct reference to the Brazil Olympic Games in the promotional material.

[FolderBeholder]

I reported this new SAK earlier this year https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,21658.msg2099200.html#msg2099200

I'm glad you posted this thread as I hadn't seen the earlier post that you linked.
VERY nice looking knife! 

[Max Stone]

Thanks FB 
Always interesting when you uncover a story related to a product. 

[Reinier]

How come you haven't added it to the Wiki yet, Max?

https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Del%C3%A9mont+NailClip+580

[Max Stone]

Yup! I think it’s a valid entry 

And there are two colours 

[Reinier]

Cool! More variations

[VICMAN]

I reported this new SAK earlier this year

I recently discovered that the branding on this little nail clipper was specifically done to give Victorinox trade mark protection. In North America, SwissGear brands (incl. Wenger luggage) are held by Group III International, a brand house that specializes in product licensing, manufacturing and distribution in the travel and work gear.


Strange but true... 

Very cool Max!

[Max Stone]

How come you haven't added it to the Wiki yet, Max?

https://www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Del%C3%A9mont+NailClip+580

Done 

[Reinier]