The Wenger Dynasty Series feature black, mirror-polished, metal scales with the Swiss Cross surrounded by a heraldic crest. Each has a different tool set and is named after a fictional Middle Ages character, or story. They were originally packaged in luxury, lined boxes.
The Dynasty Series appears on the first two pages of the 1983 US catalog (Pg.2, Pg. 3). This catalog shows that they were initially introduced without names. Some of the models are included in the 1991 Wenger catalog.
The Dynasty Series appears on the first two pages of the 1983 US catalog (Pg.2, Pg. 3). This catalog shows that they were initially introduced without names. Some of the models are included in the 1991 Wenger catalog.
Models in the Series
Closest regular model in italics
- Galahad - Named after a knight of King Arthur's Round Table, who was one of the three achievers of the Holy Grail in the King Arthur legend - Traveler - but with locking blade
- Gawain - Named after King Arthur's nephew and a Knight of the Round Table - Traveler
- Ivanhoe - Named after the Sir Walter Scott novel that brought a romanticized view of the Middle Ages - Commander
- King Arthur - Named after the legendary British king, the well known figure at the heart of the Arthurian legends. Has at least two variations in the crest - Champ
- Lancelot - Named after Sir Lancelot of the Knights of the Round Table. Has at least two variations in the crest - Monarch
- Merlin - Named after the legendary Merlin the Magician, has a locking blade which is unusual for such a small model - Viceroy
In Europe some of these models were sold as Diplomats, but having the same configurations and luxury gift boxes.
Model Numbers for the Diplomat models:
Lancelot - 16622 (without the engraved crest)
| King Arthur - 16623
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