Victorinox Mechanic Junior Knife

The Victorinox Mechanic Junior Swiss Army Knife is a retired and moderately rare two-layer knife with pliers and a few other tools. It's basically a Compact knife with pliers instead of scissors. This is definitely the smallest pocket knife that contains a set of pliers!

The Mechanic Junior pocket knife was Victorinox model #53823. We haven't found any mention of it in older Victorinox catalogs-- but it was apparently sold through Radio Shack, and also distributed as a promotional, with various company names on the back. The body is cut away one one side to fit the pliers, which means you can see the inside of the scales (similar to Wenger knives, but unlike all other Victorinox models). That feature definitely makes this knife look like a custom or experimental model!

NOTE-- We have not yet found an official name for this retired Swiss Army knife. If you know what it was called, please let us know!

The Mechanic Junior is definitely a collector's item that sells at a premium price. If you just want a small, practical knife with pliers, consider a regular Mechanic instead.

Mechanic Junior knives are standard sized Swiss Army knives (3 1/2" / 91mm) that contain the following tools:

• Large Blade
• Bottle Opener/Can Opener Combo Tool with Large Screwdriver
• Pliers with Wire Cutter and Crimper
• Phillips Screwdriver
• Straight Pin
• Pen
• Mini Screwdriver
• Tweezers
• Toothpick
• Key Ring

Some similar Victorinox Swiss Army knives:

• Compact-- scissors instead of pliers, adds hook
• Mechanic-- adds small blade, can opener and awl, no mini screwdriver, pen or pin

Coming Soon-- order a vintage, used Victorinox Mechanic Junior Swiss Army knife.

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