The SwissLite is a relatively common 58mm Victorinox knife. It is essentially a Classic with a LED-MiniLight embedded in the handle. Originally the light was a red light LED, but in 2011 Victorinox began shipping a brighter white light LED version. When it was first introduced, the SwissLite was known as the Illuminator. This instruction sheet as an illustration on battery replacement.

Layer Tools

• Pen blade,
• Nail File with a screwdriver tip
• Scissors
• Keyring

Scale Tools

• Small LED Light - originally a red light, white light is now available
• Tweezers

Scales

The Swiss Lite has Cellidor scales. It is available in a number of color choices: Red, Black, Blue, White, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald.

Physical Specifications

• Length: 58mm
• Width: 10.6mm
• Weight: 31.6g (Illuminator version, including key chain & keyring)

Variations

1. The Illuminator is essential a variation that includes a 5" key chain and a large keyring. Early versions may have come with the ))Nail-Cleaner(( tip on the nail file. First produced in 1996, and it was also available with the Marlboro Unlimited logo branding on the bottom scale.
2. A brighter white light version began shipping in later 2010 or 2011 in most markets.

History

The Illuminator was first produced in 1986.

Identifiers

• 0.6228 Victorinox AN: Illuminator
• 53018 US Model: Illuminator
• 54030 US Model: Red scales white light.
• 54033 US Model: Red Ruby scales with white light.
• 54036 US Model: Blue Sapphire scales with white light.

Related Knives

• Classic - same knife, but LED light is replaced by the standard toothpick.
• Signature Lite - Same tools, but replaces tweezers with retractable pen.
• Midnight Manager - More tools, but also has a LED light.