# Exclusive Commemorative Switchblades This Limited Edition Victorinox Knife Honors the Rio Olympics By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-knife References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/07/19/victorinox-gold-swiss-army-knife/) & [swissarmy](https://www.swissarmy.com/us/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Knives/Medium-Pocket-Knives/Climber-Gold-Limited-Edition-2016-/p/1.3703.T88) The 'Climber Gold Limited Edition 2016' is one of the latest from the Victorinox knife brand. The collector's Swiss army knife has a total of 14 functions, is 3.6 inches in length and 3.6 ounces in weight. The 14 functions include two different blades, two screwdrivers, a bottle opener, wire stripper, corkscrew, tweezers, toothpick, key ring, hook and much more. Each Victorinox knife in the collection is plated with 24 karat gold and only 20,000 of the products were made to be sold globally. The luxurious look of the knife works to celebrate the Rio 2016 Olympics, with the gold color scheme symbolizing athletic prowess. The Climber Gold Limited Edition 2016 comes in a sleek collector's box that boasts its brand name and title as well. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Collector's Edition Products:** There is a growing trend in the market for limited edition products that cater to collectors and enthusiasts. - **Luxury Collectibles:** Luxury brands are capitalizing on the demand for exclusive and high-end collectible items such as limited edition knives. - **Commemorative Merchandise:** The market for commemorative merchandise, especially tied to significant events like the Olympics, is expanding with consumers seeking unique and memorable products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industry can explore opportunities in creating limited edition commemorative items like knives to tap into the collector market. - **Sports Merchandise:** The sports merchandise industry can collaborate with luxury brands to create exclusive and high-end commemorative products for major sporting events, increasing their appeal to collectors. - **Personal Accessories:** Companies in the personal accessories industry, like Victorinox, can innovate by introducing limited edition versions of their products to attract collectors and enthusiasts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Limited Pocketknives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/special-companion.md) - [Minimalist Multipurpose Pocket Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-companion-damast-knife-2025.md) - [Damascus Steel Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-ranger-55-mic-damast-limited-edition-2023.md) - [Replicated Old-Fashioned Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-replica-1897-edition.md) - [Picnic-Ready Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-special-picknicker-damast.md) - [Lux Landscape-Inspired Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchmade-gold-class-mini-crooked-river.md) - [Chromatic Wintertime Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorinox-winter-magic-2023.md) - [EDC Bicycle Race Knives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opinel-2022-tour-de-france-no08-folding-knife.md) - [Celebratory Pocket Knife Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gerber-savvy-back-on-black.md)