There are three Victorinox Zodiac series featuring 58mm models. The first with metal inlays, the second and the third with printed images.
Zodiac Series
The Victorinox Zodiac Series is a collection of Classic (Note: Not Classic SD) models, one for each sign of the zodiac.
The zodiac sign and its astrological symbol are inlaid in metal on the top scale, along with the Victorinox logo. Each knife is supplied with a short keychain and is packaged in a red gift box labelled with its zodiac sign and symbol.
On the assumption that the 58mm tang stamps followed the 91mm tang stamps, this series was pre-1985 - due to the small 'V' in 'VICTORINOX'.
Models in this series:
| Star Sign | Symbol | Astrological Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Aries | Ram | March 21 - April 19 |
| Taurus | Bull | April 20 - May 20 |
| Gemini | Twins | May 21 - June 20 |
| Cancer | Lobster/Crab | June 21 - July 22 |
| Leo | Lion | July 23 - August 22 |
| Virgo | Maiden | August 23 - September 22 |
| Libra | Scales | September 23 - October 22 |
| Scorpio | Scorpion | October 23 - November 21 |
| Sagittarius | Archer/Centaur | November 22 - December 21 |
| Capricorn | Goat | December 21 - January 20 |
| Aquarius | Water-Bearer | January 21 - February 18 |
| Pisces | Fish | February 19 - March 20 |
Zodiac Passion Series
The Zodiac Passion series was a second zodiac series of Classic SD models for the Chinese market. It features more contemporary colourful designs with screen printed zodiac sign artwork, and lettering for the the name of the sign, printed on the top handle. The standard Victorinox shield is inlaid on the bottom handle along with an additional screen printed symbol. The handles are in one of four different base colours: red, blue, black, or yellow. Each model is individually packaged in a series specific heavy cardboard box with a compressed foam insert, an information card in Chinese and a black plastic slip-case.
Models in this series:
Zodiac Exclusive Edition Series
In 2024 the Zodiac Exclusive Edition series was a third zodiac series of Classic SD models.
It features designs with printed zodiac sign artwork with the background displaying night sky full of stars. The zodiac symbol also is etched on the main blade. Knives are supplied with black-colored toothpicks and tweezers heads. The Cancer model has a crab image on it, which is more common these days, but historically it was represented by a lobster, or even a turtle or crayfish.
Models in this series:
Related Series
- Chinese Zodiac Series - 58mm - Set of twelve Classic SDs for the Chinese Zodiac
- Chinese Zodiac Series - 91mm - Annual 'Year of the......' Series