Victorinox - Work Champ XLT

Name/Title

Victorinox - Work Champ XLT

Entry/Object ID

66; Full Code: 66.8.24-TL-NB

Tags

Tools, EDC, Folders, Survival

Description

This artifact is a Victorinox WorkChamp, the heavy-duty anchor of the 111mm "Large Pocket Knife" series. It represents the pinnacle of Integrated Engineering, packing 21 functions into a multi-layered, locking chassis. This specific specimen is the Slide-Lock version, documenting a specific era of Swiss mechanical design that prioritizes One-Handed Disengagement and high-torque reliability. Core Components & Engineering The Chassis (111mm Ergonomic Format): Scale Material: Contoured matte red nylon. Unlike the flat 91mm models, the 111mm series utilizes an anatomical curve to provide a High-Friction Mechanical Interface with the palm. Administrative Marking: The scale exhibits a handwritten "66," documenting its unique position within your curated inventory. The Locking Mechanism (Slide-Lock): Architecture: Features a grey, textured sliding button on the side of the scale. Mechanical Logic: When the main blade is deployed, an internal locking spring snaps into place. To close the blade, the user slides the button backward. Operational Output: This provides absolute Structural Certainty that the blade will not fold under longitudinal pressure, while allowing the user to reset the tool without placing fingers in the blade's rotational path. Tool Layer Density: Primary Tools: Large locking blade, wood saw, metal saw/file, and heavy-duty scissors. Mechanical Cluster: Integrated pliers with wire cutters and a long, fine Phillips screwdriver. Administrative Suite: Large and small flathead drivers, wire stripper, reamer/punch, corkscrew, and a mini-screwdriver (nested in the corkscrew). The Suspension Interface (Multipurpose Clip): Hardware: Features a stainless steel Victorinox Belt Hanger (Multiclip) attached via the keyring. Administrative Context: This documents a focus on High-Security Retention, ensuring the heavy tool (approx. 228g) remains anchored to a belt or pocket and cannot be lost during high-velocity maneuvers or motorcycle transit.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Victorinox

Date made

2012

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Switzerland

Dimensions

Dimension Description

4.75”

Length

3 in

Material

SS