I love this Swiss army knife and it is technically my ...
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I love this Swiss army knife and it is technically my first real victorinox Swiss army knife!!!! Proud to own one real Swiss made army knife finally!!!
3213482
Though it sounds funny, this knife has been one of those purchases that has had a  real impact on my life.  I got my first Victorinox knife as a present from my uncle.  It was pretty useful, so I decided to get a new one when I lost it.  The Champ looked really big and I had reservations about it.  Since I had intended to use it as a multi-tool for my art, work, and various other repairs, I figured it would be ok.  After using it for about 10 years, I still absolutely love it.  This knife has gotten me out of many predicaments, saved countless trips to the tool box, and has really been a staple.  I don't like going anywhere without it.

Pros:  Features like an ink pen, metal and wood saws, file, can openers, screwdrivers of multiple types and sizes, interchangeable bits[examples: allen wrench and star bit], wine bottle opener, spring loaded scissors, light duty spring loaded pliers, ruler, knife, spatula, reamer, fish scaler, chisel, tweezers, needle, and more make this knife indispensable.  All of the tools are stainless steel.  The saw works incredibly well, and so do the scissors.  Despite the looks, it is actually small enough and light enough to go in jean pockets, though I have a pouch that goes on my belt.  The scales on the sides are replaceable.  That means you can change the color of your knife if you get tired of it or make it look like knew again after years of wear and tear.  Furthermore, the spatula makes a good pallet knife for artists like me.

Cons:  Pliers need to be more robust for some of the things that I do.  Also, there is no locking blade.  If Victorinox made a multi tool with all of these features and a locking blade, then it would be perfect.

Tips:  I clean  mine in soapy water, and oil it with machine oil about once a year.  You can get replacement pens, springs, and other parts really cheap on amazon, and you can get the replacement scales for about $9 on amazon.
1401648
The perfect swiss army knife.  Seem like just a touch too much for you?  Then I recommend the climber model, which is identical to this minus the saw.  After twenty-five years of using the climber (the same actual knife), my kids broke my scissors on it and so I decided to upgrade to this, with the saw blade, on the premise that I do a lot of gardening and might like a handy saw for small plant stock.  I've already used it for exactly that.

I intend to have this knife for the next twenty five years!
1708788
This is a great buy.  Its a Swiss Army knife, but it isn't.  Its made by them but instead of the very well known red its made in German Army Green, with their crest molded into the handle.  The blade is truly one hand opening, but closing it can be tricky since the release is on the opposite end of what us Americans would be used to.  I'm thinking of buying another for a gift for a friend.
2125711
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that this is the sturdiest Swiss army knife That Victorinox has ever made. You just have to hold it to know what I am talking about. All of the tools are thicker and larger then a normal SAK. Its been in my Pocket for 7 Months now and I use it about 6 times a day at the very least. I am not a bush crafter but I think this tool would be a great companion for a Bush Crafter. In fact it would be great tool for anyone.

1. Knife- Comes Sharp, thick spin, pen shape. 3 inches with a 2.5 inch cutting edge Sharpens very easily
2. Saw- 3 inches, Pointy teeth, sharp spine that throws great sparks off of fire steel and its thin which aids in less drag while cutting thru the wood.
3. Drilling Awl- Steep angle that drills perfect holes, Sharp, 1.5 inches
4. Bottle Opener/ Flatt head Driver/ Wire stripper- All the tools perform perfect.
5. Can Openers/ Screw Driver- the can opener works perfect, the Screw driver works on Phillip and small flat head screws.
6. Alox Scales-Give the tool a Sleek and Gentleman look. Sturdy, and Grippy.
1851285
I have always been a fan of the Swiss Army knife, and have carried one on my keyring for years.  I purchased this one in blue and loved it so much I bought another in emerald.  Great color choices, and a handy tool to carry anywhere.
3875912
For me this knife handle is very small for my hands I just have to use caution when opening, once opened I can deal, clip is well placed, and knife size is pefect for my pocket as far as an everyday light duty knife. I can easily forget it is even in my pocket, which is what makes me like this knife so much. In addition the knife is very sharp, and has a brilliant built in safety which I use always. If this blade came open in someones pocket it wouldn't be good especially sitting down and standing up or sliding in a car seat with some nice leather seats.

  I plan to buy several more of these knives for gifts and personal use.  I love the color variety and price. awesome!

  I wish the blade was a little thicker/heavyduty but for this price tag I can't bitch about it.
4847645
The Victorinox Swisschamp Xavt Pocket Knife is definitely the Mercedes of all Swiss Army Knives!  The quality is as expected for a high end item, like this one. It is a handy little gadget..coming in at around a pound.  It is even priced much less than all other Retail Establishments. I would recommend purchasing the Swisschamp Leather Pouch to go with it.  Ryan James from Tablissima was great with all the follow-up.  Delivery was within a week.
825067
The victorious Swiss army climber is such a classic knife. It's a nice EDC knife. It easily fits in you pocket and it feels comfortable in my hand. I actually use it a lot for opening Amazon packages! I recommend this knife to anyone.
1651193
Thirty five years ago when my husband and I were on our honeymoon in Switzerland, we purchased a Swiss Army Knife for him.  He carried it for thirty four years until he lost it.  He was so distraught over losing his favorite pocket knife, I started looking for a replacement on Amazon to give him for Father's Day.
 It came in the evening before Father's Day so I gave it to him. He was so very happy to have a Swiss knife again.  This new one has many more implements and I think he has tried all of them. The sissors are small and VERY sharp. His only lament is that it is heavier than the old one. BUT the knife I purchased also had a Classic pocket knife with it...problem solved...he carries the smaller knife all of the time and keeps the other one handy and ready
3557714
Victorinox knives are my favorites across the board already and I have several.  Part of my collection includes this knife with a regular straight blade.  As arthritis has made kitchen chores more difficult, I have used the straight bladed knife more and more.  While shopping for the straight-bladed version for a Christmas gift, I came across this serrated version.  I didn't think twice.  I love it.  It's sharp, does great on skinned foods, and the size is very multipurpose.  My hands are very thankful.  It's getting regular recommendations to family.
3364275
I carry a Swiss Army knife ever day. I used to carry the 'Tinker' but I like the idea of having a saw blade if I need it so I got this Hiker version. You can't beat the quality of a Swiss Army knife.
3932678
This is a small but cute swiss knife I have had ever. Although its small still it does its work properly. I love it, in fact who ever sees this loves it.
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This is a great pocket, or key-chain knife. It is the perfect size and weight for key-chain carry. There seems to be a lot of confusion about the brand and why they exist so I will add my history lesson at the end of the review for those who want to know, or are having trouble deciding between a Wenger or Victorinox. I say that this is a man's purse because it contains all that a man needs to carry for personal hygiene; awesome scissors for nail trimming, a tooth pick, tweezers, and (if you are brave)a knife to shave with -I have never tried this, and do not recommend you either, but if you do then leave a comment-.
  The Good:
  1. This is a great, light-weight key-chain knife with all of the basic tools for trimming nails (the manly way) and doing all other small tasks. This is truly the man's purse.
  2. The blade is the perfect size for this size of knife.
  3. The tooth pick and tweezers are great additions to the tool. I have taken out more splinters than I can count with the tweezers.
  4. -THE REASON THIS MAKES THE WENGER STAND LEAGUES ABOVE THE VICTORINOX- The scissors are "patented serrated self-sharpening springless scissors", or Patented SSSSS for short (my acronym, not Wenger's) The name says it all. Victorinox does NOT have these scissors on their similarly styled knife (or any other model of Victorinox) These scissors will cut anything, no matter how small or thin it is. It will not slip off or cut chunks, but will just trim how you like it. They are really amazing, and worth the knife itself.
  5. The file is strong and very useful, but eventually will wear down.

  The Bad:
  1. The plastic plating will not -under normal circumstances- fall off, but if you decide to remove them, put them back on before you leave. I carry my keys on a carabiner clip on my belt loop, so this gets banged around a lot. I took my plastic covers off too many times so eventually they fell off on their own (they are long gone now) and they lay unprotected, banging around on my leg all day long as I run around my job (never get to sit down). Within 6 months they have become almost unusable because of the gunk build-up and daily wear and tear. My next esquire shall reside in my pocket with the protective covers.
  2. The tweezers and tooth-pick will eventually fall out. This is a simple fact of life when it comes to Swiss-Army-Knives -Wenger or Victorinox-.
  3. Not an Ideal shaving tool. Good news is you can use the "Patented SSSSS" to cut a makeshift bandage out out your shirt.

  The bottom line: The Patented SSSSS are a killer app, get this and you will never use any other brand of Swiss army knife again.

  As promised, my History lesson of the Wenger Swiss army knife. Wenger was founded in 1893 after Paul Bochat & Cie cutlery house received the military contract. The Army decided to split the contract between the French speaking Wenger company and the German speaking Victorinox company in 1908. They both made the real officially used knives all the way up to the year 2005 when Victorinox bought Wenger. They let Wenger continue to run themselves and continue to produce their own knives separately from Victorinox. Victorinox (founded 1884) labeled themselves the original Swiss army knife, and allowed Wenger to carry the title of the Genuine Swiss Army knife. Victorinox is the only brand supplying the New 08 Issue Swiss army knife, but Wenger makes their own copy for civilian use. Neither company is truly better than the other, but Victorinox does not use, nor can it, the Patented "Self sharpening serrated springless scissors, or SSSSS for short (my acronym, not Wenger's). To me, this makes Wenger the better company.
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I keep this tiny Swiss Army knife on my key ring and I am amazed how often I use it. I like that it has a little light on it which helps when unlocking my door at night. I use the scissors and the knife often. Great quality and so tiny, it is a nice little gift to give.
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Another winner from Victorinox. I also own the non-serrated twin to this one, the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-One-Hand-Sentinel-NS-Pocket-Knife/dp/B001JAXE76/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Victorinox Swiss Army One Hand Sentinel NS Pocket Knife</a>. Depending on what I am doing, I will use one or the other. This front serration blade is still as sharp as the day I got it. It works just as well on food as it does for non-precision cutting jobs (like cardboard). The one hand opening feature, using your thumb, works absolutely fine for me. Never a hitch. The locking mechanism keeps the blade plenty secure. At just over 4.25 inches long, 0.5 inches wide, with a 3.5" blade (3" of cutting area), it is plenty portable to carry along pretty much anywhere. On either side of the keyring are tweezers and a toothpick, just hanging out there until you need them. I generally carry mine in the&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/Victorinox-SwissTool-Cordura-Belt-Pouch-Swiss-Army-Knife-Pouches-Black-33232/dp/B001C53H84/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">Victorinox SwissTool Cordura Belt Pouch Swiss Army Knife Pouches Black 33232</a>&nbsp;which snaps closed. The contour is, to me, pretty comfortable, though some others have stated it is not. Overall, this is a very high quality knife and blade that, I am sure, will last for many more years to come.
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This knife was given to me as a present and it is the best knife that I have ever owned.

I have had this knife on my person for about 9 months straight. It is so slim and light that most of the time I forget it is there. The blade flicks out nicely but with not too much force. It has been a great knife. I have used it so much I have had to get it sharpened 2 times now and the blade is still fantastic.

The only Gripe that I HAD with this knife was the little blade lock. alot of times I would pull the knife out and wonder why I could not get it out. One day I got fed up and just took some needle-nose pliers and a flat head and popped the lock off. Ever since then it has been an amazing knife.

I am actually going to be buying another one. I have the sog multitool also.