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🛠️ Vintage Victorinox HOFFRITZ Tinker 🛠️circa 1952-1957 | 84mm | Bail/Shackle
Condition:Very Good overallUSED condition with no cracks or chips on this vintage SAK with classic red cellidor scales. All blades are sharp with signs of sharpening over the years and wear consistent with a 70+ year old SAK. Blades and implements all open crisply and operate as intended. Minor areas of discoloration may resolve with additional cleaning. See photos for more condition details and feel free to ask any questions.
Details:The 1952–1957 Victorinox "Tinker" (originally model 134k) is a highly collectible vintage Swiss Amry Knife imported to the US by HOFFRITZ NY under Victorinox’s premium Victoria brand and represents a pivotal era for the Swiss Army Knife. 1952 was the historic year Victorinox introduced the backspring Phillips screwdriver, giving birth to what we now call the "Tinker" configuration. During this era, instead of a keyring, the knife featured a traditional metal hanger known as a bail (or shackle) attached to the spacer.This is a great addition to any Victorinox/Wenger collection!
1952–1957 Model 134k Layout & Tool SpecsA Tinker from this 1950s "Victoria" production period has very different technical details compared to a modern version:
- Frame Size: 84mm (Closed length of approximately 3.3 inches).
- Main Blade Tang Stamp: The front of the tang is stamped "HOFFRITZ SWITZERLAND STAINLESS"The back features the iconic "VICTORIA" text emblem above the Victorinox crossbow.
- Main & Small Blades: The blades featured a clip-point profile (a distinct clip on the back edge of the small pen blade), which Victorinox eventually transitioned away from in the 1970s.
- The Backside Phillips: This is the famous "square-shanked" / square-edged Phillips screwdriver with a built-in file cut into one side of the driver spine, a hallmark of 1950s engineering.
- Awl/Reamer: A solid, conical-style punch without the sewing eye hole (the sewing eyelet was not standard on this model until decades later).
- Scales: Typically red Celidor or early plastics without a toothpick or tweezers slot (solid scales)
- Opening Layer: Features an early iteration of the can opener (often containing a small screwdriver tip and prominent pad) alongside a classic bottle opener/cap lifter.
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