What is the Symbol on this Victorinox??

[Buddy Branson]

Can anyone provide some insight on the symbol on this knife? Approximately when did Victorinox stop using this symbol? Thanks!!

 

[felinevet]

I can't remember exactly what it was called but it was commemorating something in Swiss history. It was never a standard shield.

 

[Schmecky]

St Christopher, patron saint of travellers, more commonly referred to as the patron saint of soldiers and law enforcers nowadays.

They were a limited run done on and off over a few years, and while not common, they aren't that hard to find if you really look for them.

 

[felinevet]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Christopher

 

[Buddy Branson]

Thanks for the replies!!!

 

[stevedenver]

yup

st christopher
Elinox on the blade

no file on the phillips shaft (different from the sak of the time which did have a phillips with file- a ranger)-however mine has, in addition to your tools, a large metal file

-got one-from about 1969