Victorinox Limited Edition 2012 Damascus Soldier Knife

Elegant, sophisticated, wild and rare – the Damascus Limited Edition 2012 from Victorinox is truly a treat for knife collectors. Based on the tried-and-true Swiss Soldier’s Knife that is issued to all Swiss army recruits, Victorinox has created a one-of-a-kind model of which only 5,000 will be available worldwide. The serial number is engraved on the plate behind the Philips screwdriver. Dark brown patterned walnut wood from Switzerland – appropriate to the origin of the knife – is used for the ergonomically designed handle. In combination with the carefully handcrafted stainless steel Victorinox emblem, a functional Soldier’s Knife becomes a pleasure to hold and an eye-catcher. For the blade, Victorinox uses uniquely patterned Damascus stainless steel. In comparison with conventional steels, Damascus steel, produced by means of powder metallurgy, is tougher, stronger and able to be honed to a sharp and resilient edge. This Damascus blade not only looks better, it also is a blade of superb quality for daily use! You will be extremely pleased when you take this elegant and functional knife out of its special package. The Damascus blade, which can be used single-handedly, makes work much easier. Once open, it – like the particularly strong can opener (with screwdriver and wire stripping functions) – is safely secured against accidental closing. The can opener with small screwdriver has already proven itself millions of times over and the long serrated saw cuts even arm-thick branches with ease. A Philips screwdriver and a useful punch as well as a ring complete this sophisticated “tool”. After the great success of the Damascus series 2010 and 2011, the Victorinox Damascus Limited Edition 2012 is the third model. The Damascus knife comes in a prestigious gift box including a multi-lingual information sheet – and the guarantee that it will put a smile on the face of the owner. Damascus steel represents craftsmanship that goes back more than a thousand years. Even in antiquity, a few resourceful sword-smiths knew how to create blades of unusual toughness and hardness from different kinds of steel. The multiple folding and forge welding led to a homogenization of the material, and required a great deal of skill and dedication. Then as now, the crowning highlight in the production of a Damascus blade was the finish. With careful grinding, polishing and etching the unique and characteristic patterns are reveled, thereby providing a glimpse into the soul of the steel. (The blade of this knife is manufactured from stainless high quality Damascus steel, 60 HRc). Features include: large lock blade for one hand opening, wood saw, can opener with small screwdriver, reamer, punch, Phillips screwdriver, cap lifter with screwdriver, wire stripper and key ring.