Tiffany & and Co. Streamerica Carapace Pocket Knife Stainless Steel

Carapace Pocket Knife

  • Tiffany & Co. Streamerica Collection
  • Medium Stainless Steel Pocket Knife
  • Releassed 1993
  • Made in Switzerland.
  • Retail Price $195 US dollars.

Tiffany & Co.’s Streamerica is inspired by the aerodynamic principles of the 1939 New York World’s Fair, the Streamlined designed collection evolved from the profile of a DC-3 wing and the bolted metal sheeting of airplane construction.  Steel and Industry symbolize America’s aspirations for progress and prosperity.  A Timeless expression of Man’s fascination with speed and technology – and his desire to forge a better tomorrow. 

Although historical in inspiration, Streamerica is a thoroughly modern Tiffany design, classic in conception and flawless in creation.

The main piece in the Carapace Pocket knifes is the 6 tool medium sized utility tool.  It contains inside a polished steel shell, that is engraved with the “seams” and miniature “rivets”:

  • a corkscrew,
  • nail file,
  • flat head screwdriver,
  • scissors,
  • a knife blade,
  • and a can opener.  

Retailing for $195 it is one of the most accessible starter items in the Streamerica collection and one of the items that you will most likely use on a regular basis.  It was featured in W magazine’s editorial from November 1993 and in the original advertisement for the Streamerica line in many publications.

These pocket knifes were issued originally in Stainless Steel in three different sizes. (Even though the original Streamerica catalog states that it came in two sizes).  

The smallest size had three tools: a nail file, a knife blade, and scissors.  It can be seen in the Yamrun Advertisement Catalog page and retailed for $150.  

The other size I have seen this in, although rarely, is a very large and thick 12 tool multikit that includes: phillip’s head screwdriver, can opener, knife blade, corkscrew, toothpick, wrench, nail file, second knife blade, saw blade, scissors, second saw blade, and a magnifying glass!  Its really a sight to see. I will post photos of this soon on this page.

Later on in 2002 a series of them where produced in Sterling Silver with the Victorinox logo on them as a charm.

Detailed Photos of Streamerica Carapace Pocket Knife.

Tiffany & and Co. Streamerica Carapace Pocket Knife Stainless Steel logo corkscrew

Front End of Carapace Pocket Knife showcasing the Tiffany & Co. logo on the inside edge.

Tiffany & and Co. Streamerica Carapace Pocket Knife Stainless Steel Swiss Made Switzerland

Swiss Made is engraved on the inside edge of the other side.

Tiffany & and Co. Streamerica Carapace Pocket Knife Stainless Steel Swiss Made Switzerland 6 Tools Labeled corkscrew nail file scissors screwdriver can opener knife blade

A complete listing of the six tools that come with this luxurious pocket knife.

Tiffany & and Co. Streamerica Carapace Pocket Knife Stainless Steel Swiss Made Switzerland 6 Tools Labeled corkscrew nail file scissors screwdriver can opener knife blade

A back view of the pocket knife opened with all six tools showing, including the corkscrew.

Advertisements featuring the Carapace Pocket Knife.

Advertisement Ad Tiffany & Co. Streamerica Porthole Key Ring Chain Stainless Steel

W Magazine Advertisement – Nov 1993 featuring the debut of the Streamerica Collection by Tiffany & Co. Pictured here are the Airframe Large Picture Frame, Carapace Pocket Knife, World time Watch, Metrozone Travel Alarm, and Porthole Key Ring.  The prices were added by me later.

Tiffany & and Co. Streamerica Stainless Steel Collection Advertisements Ads Airframe Calendar Pocket Knife Money Clip Keychain Keyring

A page from a Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Catalog from the late 90’s showcasing the Streamerica Stainless Steel Collection: Airframe Perpetual Calendar, Laminar Money Clip, Carapace Pocket Knife, and Porthole Key ring.

Tiffany & Co. Streamerica Porthole Key Ring Chain Stainless Steel

A page from the original 1993 Streamerica Blue Catalog by Tiffany & Co. that accompanied this line.  This page showcases the Carapace Pocket Knife Medium, the Porthole Key Ring, and the Curviline Key Ring.

Other Sizes of the Carapace Pocket Knife.

Small Tiffany & and Co. Streamerica Carapace Pocket Knife Stainless Steel Swiss Made Switzerland 3 Tools nail file scissors knife blade

The smallest Carapace pocket knife with three tools, retailed for $150.

Small Tiffany & and Co. Streamerica Carapace Pocket Knife Stainless Steel Swiss Made Switzerland 12 Tools phillip’s head screwdriver, can opener, knife blade, corkscrew, toothpick, wrench, nail file, second knife blade, saw blade, scissors, second saw blade, and a magnifying glass!

The very large 12 tool Carapace Pocket Knife.

Advertisements featuring the other sizes of Pocket Knifes.

Page from a Yamrun jewelers catalog showcasing the Tiffany Streamerica Collection in 1993 in Stainless Steel.  Pictured here are the Airframe Picture Frames, The World Time Automatic Watch in all stainless steel, a smaller Carapace Pocket Knife, Laminar Money Clip, Trylon Letter Opener, and Curviline Key Ring, all with 1993 prices.

A page from the original 1993 Streamerica Blue Catalog by Tiffany & Co. that accompanied this line.  This page showcases the Carapace Pocket Knife Medium, the Porthole Key Ring, and the Curviline Key Ring.

1995 Streamerica Blue Catalog by Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & and Co. Stainless Steel Carapace Pocket Knife. Price prices

A page from Tiffany & Co. Blue Book Catalog Summer Selections 1995 showcasing the Streamerica Stainless Steel Collection: Carapace Pocket Knife in Brushed Steel, $150.