Victorinox Huntsman (91 mm, Cellidor scales, item 1.3713)

Published · Researched 2026-09-21

Version lineage (2023–2026)

• The Huntsman is a decades-old 91 mm Swiss Army Knife model (15 functions) — the classic "outdoor" SAK, one step above the Spartan/Climber with the addition of a wood saw.
• No redesign documented in the 2023–2026 window. Current production is the standard red Cellidor (cellulose acetate butyrate) model, item 1.3713; black Cellidor (1.3713.3) is a color variant.
• Do not confuse with: the Huntsman Wood (wood scales, different item number), Alox-scaled models, or the larger 111 mm locking-blade Victorinox line — different scales, different tools, different prices.
• Victorinox's lifetime warranty and Swiss manufacture are unchanged.

Overview

The 91 mm, 15-function Swiss Army Knife with two blades, scissors, wood saw, corkscrew, cap lifter, can opener, screwdrivers, reamer, multipurpose hook, tweezers, toothpick, and keyring. At 97 g it is the default "take everywhere" camp knife — less tool than a Leatherman, more tool than a single-blade folder, and decades of proven reliability behind it.

Key Specs (per Victorinox/retailer listings, observed 2026-09-20; manufacturer/retailer claims)

• Functions: 15 (large blade, small blade, corkscrew, can opener, screwdriver 3 mm, bottle opener, screwdriver 6 mm, wire stripper, reamer/punch, scissors, wood saw, multipurpose hook, tweezers, toothpick, keyring)
• Weight: 97 g / 3.4 oz
• Dimensions: 91 mm × 26 mm × 21 mm / 3.6 in × 1.0 in × 0.8 in
• Blades: non-locking (slip-joint); stainless steel
• Scales: Cellidor (red standard; black 1.3713.3 variant)
• Origin: Swiss made (per Victorinox)
• Warranty: lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship (per Victorinox)

Pricing

• US street/MSRP (Sept 2026): $52 at REI and SMKW. Standard pricing is stable; color variants (black) and gift-box sets can price slightly higher. European street ~€40–50 depending on country.

In the Box

• Huntsman knife, product packaging. (Note: the scale has a pin slot, but the pin is not included — flagged by one 2024 reviewer.)

Warranty

• Lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship (per Victorinox). Victorinox's warranty service is widely regarded as straightforward — defective knives are repaired or replaced; the company also sells replacement scales and parts. No pattern of claim disputes surfaced in 2026 sources.

Support & Parts

• Victorinox offers replacement scales, pins, tweezers, and toothpicks through dealers; many owners refresh a decades-old knife with new scales rather than replacing it.

Long-term durability & warranty-claim reality

• The durability story is generational: Huntsman and 91 mm SAKs routinely survive decades of use — the design's weak points are the Cellidor scales (can crack on hard drops or melt near heat) rather than the tools themselves. Scales are cheaply replaceable, which is the real long-term plan.
• Blades are non-locking slip-joints — safe for normal use but not for prying or heavy torque; the tools are not full-tang and were never meant to be.
• The wood saw is the Huntsman's reason to exist over smaller SAKs; it handles branches and notching well but is no substitute for a real folding saw (cf. Silky Gomboy 240) on larger wood.
• One 2024 reviewer notes the parcel/multipurpose hook is "fiddly to open and kind of useless" — the least-loved tool on the knife.
• No recurring warranty-claim problems surfaced; Victorinox's lifetime defect warranty is the industry reference point for hassle-free coverage.

Version history — year by year

• Pre-2020: Huntsman established for decades as the outdoor 91 mm SAK; toolset essentially unchanged for a generation.
• 2020–2023: no documented changes; Victorinox's news in this period was new colors, limited editions, and the Alox line — not the standard Huntsman.
• 2023–2026: no documented redesign. Pricing stable (~$52 US). Still the default recommendation for a first/only camp pocket knife.

Head-to-head vs closest rivals

• vs Leatherman Wave+ / Signal: multitools offer pliers, locking blades, and drivers the SAK can't match — but at 2–2.5× the weight and 2–3× the price. The Huntsman is the ultralight, pocket-friendly, "always with you" option; the Leatherman is the "fix anything" option. Many campers carry both.
• vs Victorinox Climber/Spartan: the Huntsman's wood saw is the differentiator — if you won't use the saw, the smaller/lighter Climber (scissors, no saw) or Spartan may suit better.
• vs Victorinox Farmer / Pioneer X (Alox): Alox models are slimmer, tougher-scaled, and trendier with EDC crowds, but cost more and the Farmer lacks scissors. The Huntsman remains the value outdoor pick.
• vs Opinel No.8: the Opinel is the simpler, cheaper single-blade folder; the Huntsman is the versatile multi-tool. Different philosophies, similar pockets.

Care & maintenance

• Rinse and dry after use; a drop of mineral oil in the pivots keeps the slip-joints snappy — the classic maintenance routine is decades old and still correct.
• Keep away from high heat (Cellidor scales can deform); don't use the blades as pry bars or screwdrivers beyond their design.
• Replace lost tweezers/toothpicks rather than the knife; replace cracked scales instead of retiring the tool.
• The saw and blades sharpen normally on stones; the small blade and scissors need a light touch.

Buying traps

• Cellidor vs Wood vs Alox: different scales, different item numbers, different prices — confirm you're buying the standard Cellidor 1.3713 if that's the $52 price you saw.
• 111 mm vs 91 mm: Victorinox's larger locking-blade line (e.g. 111 mm models) is a different size class — check the length.
• "15 functions" counting: Victorinox counts each implement; the pin slot is empty (pin not included) — minor, but don't expect one in the box.
• Fakes: the SAK's fame attracts counterfeits — buy from authorized dealers; check the Victorinox tang stamp and scale shield on arrival.

Community Verdict

• "What can one say… It's a Swiss Army Knife!… end." (Knivesandtools reviewer, 2025) — the Huntsman needs no pitch with knife people.
• The default outdoor SAK: decades of forum and retailer consensus make it the standard answer for a first camp knife — "Good EDC," "Top quality penknife" recur across 2024–2026 retailer reviews.
• Corkscrew appreciation: campers value the corkscrew more than EDC reviewers expect — it turns the Huntsman into a camp-kit tool, not just a pocket knife.
• Criticism: non-locking blades limit hard use; the multipurpose hook is widely considered the weakest tool; Cellidor scales can crack; at $52 it's no longer the impulse buy it was a decade ago — budget buyers cross-shop Opinels and Moras.

Images

3 validated JPEGs in [research workspace]:

• victorinox-huntsman-1.jpg — official/dealer product shot (red Cellidor, item 1.3713).
• victorinox-huntsman-2.jpg — open-tools view (confirming wood saw + scissors configuration).
• victorinox-huntsman-3.jpg — scale/detail or lifestyle shot.
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Full provenance (URLs, HEAD checks, failure log): [research workspace].

UNVERIFIED / needs live re-check

• Current US street price at additional dealers (single $52 observation at REI/SMKW, Sept 2026).
• Whether any 2026 production tweaks (steel sourcing, scale material) occurred — none documented.
• No independent verification of dimensional specs; figures are manufacturer claims.

Researched 2026-09-20. Prices and specs are dated observations — re-verify live before purchase.