Victorinox Spartan Appraisal

Victorinox Spartan Swiss Army Knife (Promotional Edition)

This is a classic Victorinox Swiss Army multi-tool, specifically the Spartan model, featuring red Cellidor (plastic) scales. The tool includes a large blade, small blade, can opener with a small screwdriver, bottle opener with a large screwdriver/wire stripper, a reamer/punch on the back, and a Phillips head screwdriver. The main blade is engraved with the block text 'MONROE & ASSOCIATES', indicating it was a corporate gift or promotional item. The handle displays the signature Victorinox cross-and-shield logo in silver. In terms of condition, the item shows significant signs of use and age, including heavy scratching and scuffing on the red plastic scales, surface grime, and light oxidation or wear on the metal tools. The split ring is present but appears slightly bent. The blades show light scratches consistent with sharpening and use. Based on the configuration and tang stamp visible at the base of the blade, this is a mid-to-late 20th-century production model. The overall craftsmanship is high, indicative of Swiss manufacturing, though its current value is impacted by its worn aesthetic condition and personalized engraving.