[Pocket Knife] Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, Pioneer Canada, Cardboard Box, Maroon White Green

Object/Artifact

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Canadian Energy Museum

View of Pocket Knife and Box

View of Pocket Knife and Box

Name/Title

[Pocket Knife] Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, Pioneer Canada, Cardboard Box, Maroon White Green

Entry/Object ID

2025.14.11

Tags

Pocket Knife, Box, White, Red, Green, Pioneer Canada, Victorinox Swiss Army Brands Ltd.

Description

A green and silver Swiss Army Knife branded to Pioneer Canada with a maroon and white box. The knife comes in a maroon and white cardboard box. The cover is cardboard wrapped around, creating a sleeve for the box. The cover is maroon with white text on the front reading, "Victorinox / the Original <<Swiss Army Knife>>". The top left of the front displays a white Swiss Army Knife logo, an outline of a crest with a plus sign in the middle. WHite text on the front side of the cover reads, "MADE IN SWITZERLAND / VICTORINOX CUTLERY MFG. CO. / FOUNDED IN 1884". The box inside is white cardboard with velvet moulding placed in the interior, fitting the knife. The bottom of the box displays numbers debossed, "82 / 10". The knife is green with silver foldouts. The front of the green handle features a gold design of an outline of Earth with a large P in the center and gold text beside it reading, "PIONEER CANADA". The back of the handle displays a silver Swiss Army Knife logo placed on the left side. There are six foldouts. Two on the left side: a short blade and a bottle opener with a large screwdriver and wire stripper. Two in the middle: a reamer with a sewing eye and a corkscrew. Two on the right: a large blade and a can opener with a small screwdriver. The left side of the knife also contains a key ring, tweezers and a toothpick. The base of the large blade displays etched text on the front reading, "VICTORINOX SWITZERLAND STAINLESS ROSTFREI", and on the back is an umbrella with a plus sign and text that reads, "OFFICER SUISSE". Material: Stainless steel Manufacturer: Swiss Army Knife Box Material: Cardboard, maroon and white

Collection

Rick & Carolyn VanEe

Cataloged By

Chloe Anna

Category

Pocket Knife
Branded Tools, Branded and Promotional Material

Acquisition

Accession

2025.14

Source or Donor

Rick VanEe

Acquisition Method

Gift

Dimensions

Height

20 mm

Width

120 mm

Depth

50 mm

Created By

chloeanoe@gmail.com

Create Date

May 8, 2025

Updated By

chloeanoe@gmail.com

Update Date

May 9, 2025