1968-1971 Victorinox Master Craftsman 91mm Swiss Army Knife Bail Clip Point NICE For Sale

Up for sale is a remarkably rare, highly collectible vintage Victorinox Master Craftsman 91mm Swiss Army Knife, manufactured during the highly desirable Apollo-era transition window of 1968 to 1971. This model configuration is historically significant as the direct layout variant chosen by NASA for its astronaut corps.This specific piece boasts a precise combination of transitional features that strictly date its production to a narrow 3-year sweet spot:

• Front Tang Stamp: Features the early 4-line layout (VICTORINOX / SWITZERLAND / STAINLESS / ROSTFREI) with the iconic small, uniform 'V' utilized prior to the 1971 layout overhaul.
• Reverse Tang Stamp: Features the historic Victoria Officier Suisse mark with the classic crossbow emblem.
• Lanyard Bail (Shackle): Retains the original nickel-silver lanyard attachment bail which was permanently phased out across the 91mm line by the early 1970s.
• Clip-Point Pen Blade: Features the rare secondary clip-point profiling, completely retired by Victorinox in 1973.
• File-Flanked Square Phillips: Features the early square-sided back-layer Phillips screwdriver with the built-in rough cut file pattern on the shank, phased out in 1975.
• Vintage Can Opener: Stamped with the historical PAT mark on the blade.
• Screw-Assembly Scissors: Features the vintage single leaf spring scissor assembly anchored with a classic adjustment screw.

Condition Details:
The knife is entirely original and unrestored. All tools and blades retain an exceptional, strong factory snap with zero wobble or play when deployed. The blades are full and clean. The red Cellidor handles show beautiful, original vintage character.Please review the detailed high-resolution photos carefully to assess the precise cosmetic condition of the scales and implements, as they serve as the ultimate confirmation of this knife's outstanding shape.This is a true grail-level milestone piece for any serious Swiss Army Knife archivist or space program enthusiast. It will be packaged with extreme care and shipped securely with full tracking numbers provided immediately upon dispatch.🔪 A Note From the Seller

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