As big as Victorinox has grown, the Climber Pocket Knife remains, quite possibly, their most iconic tool. It’s the one most people think of when they hear the word “multi-tool” and it’s the one that really put the Swiss Army Knife on the map. As such, it’s also the one that often finds its way into limited edition releases. And that’s a good thing because the Victorinox Climber Gold Limited Edition is just a thing of beauty.
Created in celebration of the 2016 Rio Olympics, it’s the same classic pocket multi-tool that’s as handy for keeping within reach in the city as it is when climbing a steep crag in the mountains. Except, this one gets its two scales covered in 24-karat gold (99.9 percent purity), making for a tool that looks as luxurious as it is indispensably utilitarian.
The Victorinox Climber Gold Limited Edition retains the same 14 tools that came with the original classic model. That includes a pair of knives (one large, one small), a really useful pair of scissors, two screwdrivers, a can opener, a multi-purpose hook, a wire stripper, a reamer, a bottle opener, a toothpick, tweezers, and a key ring. Do note, the gold coating is restricted to the scales, so you don’t have to worry about scratching the sparkling layer off while cutting ropes and ripping packages with the tool. It comes with a matching neck strap.
Limited to 20,000 pieces worldwide, the Victorinox Climber Gold Limited Edition is available now, priced at $59.