Victorinox Knives

264 · 2019-01-31T16:53:01.000Z

My favorite model is the climber. I think the name is a bit of a misnomer because it is pretty much impossible to open the knife blade with one hand. So if you had to cut rope in an emergency with one hand you die. Aside from that fact it has imho the best basic set of tools. Size versus function that is. The photo of the single complete knife is a climber model. The unopened knives in the first photo are climbers also.

ChrisGarrett · 2019-01-31T17:13:49.000Z

I carry a SwissChamp in a Zermatt holster and sharpening steel. They were $70 five years back and now streeting at $80, so they’ve gone up, but the dollar is stronger against the Swiss franc.

I also have a Huntsman and a Ranger that I got off of Ebay for cheaper than MSRP.

I like them.

Chris

264 · 2019-01-31T17:50:56.000Z

ChrisGarrett:

I carry a SwissChamp in a Zermatt holster and sharpening steel. They were $70 five years back and now streeting at $80, so they’ve gone up, but the dollar is stronger against the Swiss franc.

I also have a Huntsman and a Ranger that I got off of Ebay for cheaper than MSRP.

I like them.

Chris

Strong dollars equals more expensive toys.

Central Valley Wholesale for years had great prices on Victorinox products. I discovered his store about a year before he stopped selling Victorinox. I think the SwissChamp is just about the cooliest multi-tool around. I have the precursor to the champ which is “The Champion” from the 1980’s

xevious · 2019-01-31T18:09:03.000Z

They do make great knives and of excellent quality. I don’t buy new any more, because I don’t need to — everything I bought decades ago still work! The only time I’d need to buy is to expand or replace. I use a money clip Victorinox knife with Alox that’s super slim, light and VERY useful. Scissors, nail file, and decent blade. I just have to remember to leave it behind when traveling on a plane, as one time I forgot and it was confiscated!

chadvone · 2019-01-31T18:53:35.000Z

Had a EVO S18 yellow just like your link. Lost it right after getting it.
Spent last hours trying to figure out what my SAK is and no luck. Have another larger one somewhere I don’t use.

Got my dad a Spartan, Uh 35 years ago.

Now I am staring at that Spartan SP. Sweet looking blade.

Firelight2 · 2019-01-31T19:06:32.000Z

I carry a Victorinox mini everywhere. Great light.

the nail file and scissors are excellent for nail care.

the scissors and knife work great any time something small needs cutting or opening.

the flat screwdriver head at the end of the nail file is surprisingly useful. For example, I use it to lever off the button boot retaining rings without damage on my Emisar D4.

The only disadvantage is periodically the scissors spring wears out and breaks. When that happens, bend up the remainder of the spring up for another couple years of use, or get replacement springs, or get a fresh knife.

264 · 2019-01-31T19:41:12.000Z

chadvone:

Had a EVO S18 yellow just like your link. Lost it right after getting it.
Spent last hours trying to figure out what my SAK is and no luck. Have another larger one somewhere I don’t use.

Got my dad a Spartan, Uh 35 years ago.

Now I am staring at that Spartan SP. Sweet looking blade.

Please post an image of the mystery knife and us members might be able to identify it.

chadvone · 2019-01-31T20:23:27.000Z

It had more tools then I thought, I didn’t notice the fish scaler/ruler or the wood saw.

264 · 2019-01-31T21:34:49.000Z

chadvone:

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My champion has a grey magnifier from the 1980's. Yours has the current version. Mine does not have a hook either.

264 · 2019-01-31T21:41:58.000Z

You can find the Champion 2 plus on Amazon. It has matte scales which are very common in Europe. Many bad reviews on Amazon for it. I think sometimes people do not realize it will have matte scales. A small amount of the time maybe a fake or two are sold unknowingly by Amazon.

amazon.com

Amazon.com : Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife : Folding Camping...

Product Description Complete set of Swiss Army tools to use while camping, hiking, fishing, and more Amazon.com From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Champion Plus, a...

264 · 2019-01-31T21:45:48.000Z

I like and need spell check butt it is not always my friend.

chadvone · 2019-01-31T21:46:23.000Z

I have a larger one floating around someplace. Probably still in a box after the move. I also have a couple key chain versions.

Champion doesn’t get carried unless I know I am gonna need it. To fat. It gets desk top duty.

Blackbeard · 2019-01-31T23:53:39.000Z

yes I think that’s a champion plus, I don’t think they make a champion plus 2(II)
Amazon has this model clumped together with several of the 2 varieties so the reviews might be unlabeled or refer to a 2 version.

The 2 denotes nylon scales which have a more grippy feel than the standard cellidor scales, I think the only ones with this scale material(in red color) are climber II, huntsman II, spartan II, sportsman II, some of the stayglow models have a similar texture and a few of the longer 111mm models also.

So sometimes amazon puts this group of items on sale cause they share the same webpage for some reason, a couple of times a year they are priced nicely, Champion plus around $30-$35.

klrman · 2019-02-01T01:07:22.000Z

Posted this once before, it's my only Victorinox knife and I use it all the time.

chadvone · 2019-02-01T01:16:49.000Z

Thanks for the clarification Blackbeard.

Kirman, my other sak is that size/shape but its black, I think, now I am gonna have to look.

flatline · 2019-02-01T01:20:33.000Z

I have a small collection of SAKS, but the one I carry daily is the Explorer. It's the 4-layer Victorinox with in-line phillips screwdriver and magnifying glass. I bought it for something stupid like $7 because the previous owner had damaged it somehow and the most important tool (can opener) wouldn't open, but 5 minutes with a file was all it took to get it working again. Some day I'll buy a new one...

tatasal · 2019-02-01T01:29:40.000Z

@264

Hi Jim,

l just drop by to say hello to a generous person.

klrman · 2019-02-01T02:19:19.000Z

chadvone, I needed another camo for my cousin and it was so hard to find, now I see in the op that 264 shows a link to one for a great price!

chadvone · 2019-02-01T02:32:45.000Z

I found my other one. Its a Fireman

264 · 2019-02-01T02:41:08.000Z

tatasal:

@264

Hi Jim,

l just drop by to say hello to a generous person.

Hi my friend and take care.