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No. 50/1

history

Victorinox developed model no. 50/1 in the 1920s. For a long time it was offered in two variants, in a high-quality and a so-called "cheap version". From the late 1950s, only variants with aluminum scales were offered. Soon after, Victorinox discontinued the product line entirely.

With the almost identical structure, an additional, small blade could be installed in addition to the large blade (model no. 50 ). This possibly led to the cessation of production of the No. 50/1 model. However, there was a big difference in price. In 1936, model no. 50/1 with a single-color celluloid case cost CHF 0.55 to buy, while model no. 50 in the same version was almost twice as expensive at CHF 0.97 (cf. 1936 catalogue).

functional parts

This model had a large cutting blade. The model was optionally available with a bail, but never with a toothpick/tweezers.

material thickness

Big blade: 2.3 mm; (1.8 mm for aluminum scales); Rivet: 1.6mm

construction

If aluminum scale material was used, no additional circuit liners were used.

The back spring was fixed with a rivet between the liners or the aluminum scales. While the rivet remained visible on the aluminum scales, it was hidden by the celluloid scales mounted on the circuit liners. The head rivet held the cutting blade and the two parts of the scale in place, while the foot rivet held the back spring and the scales together.

scale material

Celluloid/ cellidor in the colors red, black and white, as well as imitations of tortoiseshell, ivory and mother-of-pearl were used as the scale material. In addition, red or silver corrugated aluminum and smooth aluminum scales in red and silver were used.

liners

The liners were made of aluminum or brass.

Trade name: Beginner

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