The only difference is that the Spartan's backspring corkscrew is replaced with a Phillips screwdriver.
The McKinley model/variation was a Tinker with a partially serrated blade - This model is no longer available.
Layer Tools
- Large blade
- Small blade
- Cap-lifter/Large slotted screw-driver - with wire-bender
- Can-opener/Small slotted screw-driver - that also works with Phillips screws
Back Layer Tools
- Phillips screwdriver
- Reamer/Awl - with a sewing-eye
- Keyring/Split-ring attachment point
Scale Tools
Scales
Red Cellidor.
History
The backspring Phillips screwdriver was introduced by Victorinox in 1952, and although 91mm Tinkers were available from that time (mainly in the Elinox/Ecoline line) Victorinox's standard/main Tinker was the 84mm Tinker - 134k, for instance these were the models promoted in the catalogues. So it is much more common the find older 84mm Tinkers than 91mm Tinkers. This changed in the 1980s when Victorinox started to reduce the 84mm models in favour of the 91mm models. The Tinkers are very popular models, especially for those that prefer the Phillips to the corkscrew.
Variations
- A Nylon scaled version (a.k.a Tinker II / Eurosport / Ecoline), was also available at one time, and may still be available in some markets.
- The McKinley version (see image below) replaces the main blade with a 60% partially serrated blade, on which the serrations start at the tang. The McKinley* was one of a series of three models named after famous mountains. See also: Matterhorn, Rainier. This series is discontinued.
* Note: Mount McKinley is now more commonly known by its native name Denali.
McKinley variation with a 60% serrated blade
Camo Tinker
Physical Specifications
- Length: 91mm
- Width: 13.7mm
- Weight: 60.5g
Identifiers
- 1.4603: Red Cellidor scales
- 3.4603.808: Yellow stay-glow scales
- 134: The historical/original model code for the Tinker
US Model Numbers:
- 53101: Red Cellidor
- 53103: Black Cellidor
- 53121: Red Cellidor - McKinley variation
- 51122: Camo Cellidor - McKinley variation
- 58102: Nylon Scales (a.k.a Tinker II / Eurosport 12 / Ecoline) SABI SKU: 8193203
- 58120: Camo Tinker with pouch
Related Models
- Tinker - Small - An 84mm model with the same toolset
- Super Tinker - Adds the scissors and a hook
- Deluxe Tinker - Adds the scissors, hook, and pliers
- Spartan - A corkscrew replaces the Phillips
- Hiker - Adds a wood saw
- Mechanic - Adds the pliers
- Timekeeper Alarm - The tweezers are replaced with a the digital clock/alarm/timer module in the scales
- American Eagle - A Smokey Mountain KnifeWorks special edition: The fine screwdriver replaces the reamer/awl, and with different scales