The Duchess is a rare 58mm Victorinox model with a unique design. The handles, or scales, are what collectors call a dogbone shape. The logo is also different, featuring a white Swiss Cross in a circle that is centered on the top scale. The reverse side of the blade has deep Victoria tang stamp with a crossbow in the center.
The unique shape of these handles was apparently developed for those unable to open a standard pocket knife with their fingernails. This shape allows the tools to be pinched and pulled open.

Discontinued.

Layer Tools

• Small pen blade
• Scissors
• Nail-file with nail-cleaner tip
• Keyring (optional)

Scales 

Red Alox with a white cross inside of a circle printed on the handle. The knife in the top panel has a silver cross/circle, even though it looks white, it may not be printed, but could be generated by mask during anodizing.
Silver Alox, and a stainless steel versions also exist.

Variations

• Silver Alox-scaled model
• Available with, and without, a keyring
• Machine turned, and smooth, stainless steel scales

History

The Duchess is probably one of the earliest known Alox-handled models. All of these knives are tang stamped with the Victoria mark on the back of the main blade. This model evolved into the standard-shaped, Alox-handled Companion.

Identifiers

• 633 r+
• 633 Ust

Both model numbers are in the older Victorinox model number format

Related Knives

• Companion - A later Alox scaled model with similar tools
• Classic - Similar tools, typically Cellidor scales, but Alox available
• Broker - A newer stainless steel scaled model with similar tools
• Princess Variations - A two-tooled model with 'dog-bone' scales ...
  • Alox-scaled - Model 630
  • Stainless steel-scaled - Model 630 St