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STAINLESS STEEL
SUSTAINABILITY
Since decades, issues concerning environ-
mental protection and sustainability have
been given high priority at Victorinox.
100% RECYCLED STEEL
MATERIAL NO.
FOR
ABBREVIATION
AISI
C
(%)
CR
(%)
MO
(%)
V
(%)
1.4110
blade
X 55 Cr Mo14
0.48 - 0.60
13.0 - 15.0
0.50 - 0.80
Ű 0 .15
1.4021
spring
X 20 Cr13
0.16 - 0.25
12.0 - 14.0
1.4031
tools
X 39Cr 13
0.36 - 0.42
12.5 - 14.5
0.1 - 0.2
All pocket knife components (excluding ri-
vets) are made from martensitic stainless
steel. Making a blade that offers optimum
functionality and durability requires the
right steel alloy. The steel must ensure
excellent edge retention and sufƂcient re-
sistance to rust, but should also be ƃexible
so that it does not break during use.
All Victorinox alloys are in accordance with Regulation (EG) no. 1935/2004 for
products that come into contact with food.
The following steel alloys are used for Swiss Army Knives:
Steel
processing
VICTORINOX
I
SWISS ARMY KNIVES
Cellidor
Cellidor is an organic, thermoplastic cellulose ester that incorporates a
high proportion of renewable natural cellulose material. Unlike traditional
plastics, it is only partially dependent on fossil fuels. Components made of
Cellidor exhibit an exceptional high-gloss Ƃnish with perfect depth effect.
To improve abrasion and scratch-resistance, scales printed with a special
promotional motif are treated with a protective coating.
Max. usable temperature 65 °C.
Companion,
Swiss Card,
Evolution,
OfƂziersmesser
Acrylonitrile buta-
diene styren
Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is an amorphous thermoplastic. ABS plastics
exhibit excellent toughness, notched impact strength, impact strength,
ƃexural rigidity and surface hardness.
Max. usable temperature 80 °C.
Companion,
Swiss Card,
Evolution,
OfƂziersmesser
Polyamide
Nylon is a term commonly used primarily in the U.S. to describe polyamides
(PA). Polyamides are suitable for pocket knife scales because they exhibit
better mechanical abrasion resistance. This also has benefits from a
production perspective. Compared to high-gloss and smooth Cellidor
components, they have a more structured surface.
Max. usable temperature 90 °C.
Workman,
Ranger
Aluminium
Alox scales are punched from aluminum, embossed and then anodised in a
subsequent process stage. The Eloxal process uses anodic oxidation to crea-
te a protective layer. This layer of oxide is hard and protects the scales from
damage and corrosion, up to a certain degree.
Pioneer
Walnut
Wood is a natural, renewable resource. The walnut used by Victorinox
comes from Swiss forests and is in full compliance with EU Regulation
No. 995/2010 (the EU Timber Regulation). The wood of the walnut tree is
very solid, tough and strong.
Nail Clip Wood,
Evolution Wood,
Ranger Wood
INFORMATION
SCALE MATERIALS
