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Victorinox Original Pliers

The earliest version of the Victorinox pliers was introduced in 1987, with the brand-new SwissChamp knife-- the new "top of the line" model.

It was narrower than the modern pliers, whose thickness was increased a couple years later.

Other Pliers

A thicker set of Victorinox pliers was introduced in approximately 1989. In 2001, Victorinox introduced the modern pliers by adding a crimper to the handle.

The Wenger pliers on Wenger Swiss Army knives include a slip joint so they can handle larger nuts. They use a lever arm as a return mechanism instead of a small spring, and they are also a bit narrower.

The Leatherman pliers are much larger. They include wire cutters, and have longer arms which provide additional leverage.