Victorinox and Wenger 1976 Soldier Knives

1976 Wenger Soldier Swiss Army knife
1976 Wenger Soldier
Click to enlarge

The Victorinox and Wenger 1976 Soldier Swiss Army knives are a 93mm / 3 1/2" ribbed alox knife, with a 1976 date on the blade tang. This model was standard issue for the Swiss army during 1976. Both versions have a cutting notch in the bottle opener, a hollow rivet, and a cross with Waffenkontrolle stamp (the last year for that feature, which is replaced by a colored insignia in the subsequent 1977 Soldier). Tools are similar to the 1975 Soldier. Mid-70s knives often show conspicuous grind marks on the main blade, running perpendicular to the edge.

Size & Weight: The Victorinox and Wenger 1976 Soldier knife is 93mm (3 1/2") long, 23mm (15/16") wide, and 14mm (1/2") thick. It weighs about 73 grams (2.6 oz).
Colors: The 1976 Soldier comes in silver ribbed aluminum alox.
Buy Victorinox Soldier Knife Buy Wenger Soldier Knife
Tools:
The Victorinox and Wenger Soldier knives contains the following tools:
Other Soldier Knives:
Vintage Features:
  • Date on Blade Tang
  • Squared Bottle Opener (with cutter)
  • Squared Can Opener
  • Hollow Rivet
  • Cross for Waffenkontrolle Stamp (usually stamped by inspector)