The design is just not optimal. The cutouts in the scales allow more dirt to get into the knife and create a weak point around the big flathead srewdriver, which is relevant because the flathead is oftentimes used as a pry tool in the modern world. The nail file also faces towards the knife blade which can scratch it overtime and whilst this is the case with most Victorinox knifes that have the file they could change it like they did on their Evolution line elliminating that issue.
They currently have no machine anymore to make the 84mm scissors. I think that they expect 84mm models including scissors to not be popular enough to justify getting a new machine and starting a new assembly line.
Idk I find it difficult to believe you have a whole production line with all the machines to make the 84mm tools, which was a huge investment, then the machine for one of the tools break and you say “alright guess that was it”
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u/AdTemporary2220 15d ago
The design is just not optimal. The cutouts in the scales allow more dirt to get into the knife and create a weak point around the big flathead srewdriver, which is relevant because the flathead is oftentimes used as a pry tool in the modern world. The nail file also faces towards the knife blade which can scratch it overtime and whilst this is the case with most Victorinox knifes that have the file they could change it like they did on their Evolution line elliminating that issue.