The Wenger Handyman is an 85mm Swiss Army Knife with four tool layers, which include the basic tools, plus scissors and a wood saw.
Later known as the Classic 18, and available with the Evolution style scales as the Evolution 18.
An earlier version of this model was known as the 776 - See History.
Discontinued.
Later known as the Classic 18, and available with the Evolution style scales as the Evolution 18.
An earlier version of this model was known as the 776 - See History.
Discontinued.
Layer Tools
- Knife blade
- Nail-file / Nail-cleaner
- Wood saw
- Scissors - serrated
- Bottle-opener / Locking screwdriver / Wire stripper
- Can-opener
Back Layer Tools
Scale Tools
Scales
Red synthetic are standard, but also available in black.
Variations
- The Evolution 18 model features Evolution contoured handles.
- SoftTouch black scales with large clip-point blade replacing the regular blade.
- Model 1.18.13 replaces the nail file with a small blade
History
An older version of this model (1960s) featuring the 'dog-leg' can-opener, scissors with a leaf-spring, non-locking screwdriver and bail, was known as the model 776. The corkscrew version was known as the 736, and a corkscrew version without toothpick and tweezers - the 716.
Physical Specifications
- Length: 85mm
Identifiers
- 1.18.03: Standard scales
- 1.18.09: Classic 18 with standard scales
- 1.18.13: Standard scales, nail file is replaced by a small blade
- 1.018.009.000: Classic 18 with standard scales (Ed note - Not sure why different number format - Later model no. format?)
- 1.118.009.814: Tactile - wIth a clip-point main blade and SoftTouch scales. Similar to the Tactile 812
- 16933: Wenger North American model number
Related Models
- Evolution 18 - Same tools with Evolution scales
- Forester - A corkscrew replaces the Phillips
- Safari - A small blade replaces the nail-file, adds a locking main blade
- SwissBuck Remedy - The Buck Knives version of this model
- Fieldmaster - A similar Victorinox version of this model