Swiss Army Knife Recommendations
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- Опубликовано: 30 дек 2023
- This one got away from me. Turned in to a bit of a ramble. I don't think many knife collectors realize just how many Swiss Army Knives there are to choose from.
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Great overview and presentation! A small correction though: there IS a Victorinox 84mm with a nail file: Victorinox Sportsman. Essentially a shorter Spartan with the small blade replaced by a nail file. A sweet knife! Oh, and the tip of the nail file also works as a Philips driver with better and narrower reach than the one on the can opener👍
Thanks. you are correct. What's more... I actually have one in my collection. So hard to remember all the different SAKS out there!
Vær hilset, brother Don 👊🏼
I enjoy the Sportsman, but also the Cadet with a nail file too 😉
As a reviewer, I can attest it is quite easy to make the odd mistake, when your working the tool(s) behind the camera and talking at the same time.
I have a high regard for Tobias, who is a piller in our community, and his knowledge is wide & deep.
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I invite you to do a review on your favourite SAK. You shall have our support and we welcome new people, who have good insight into the world of steel + SAK's.
All the best - Skol! 🍻
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I just got a SAK Sportsman two weeks ago and love it. I only wish they took one of the openers out and put in a scissors.
The two Victorinox knives I carry most, and have multiple copies of are the Fieldmaster and the Farmer. I have two original Farmers, and the Farmer-X. The Fieldmaster is my always carry knife, and has saved my butt more times than a toilet seat.
Great show. Really enjoyed seeing all of these different Swiss Army Knives. Thanks for sharing, Live Long Prosper and Collect Your Own Way.
Happy New Year!
An absolutely brilliant video, i carry a pioneer x as my edc alongside an original swiss tool.
I like and regularly need the scissors that the pioneer x offers. The large flat head/ pry is also just about large enough to be used regularly. The pioneer is what i pull out if i want to quicly open a box or packet, trim a broken finger nail, do first aid like cutting a gauze bandage or poping a bottle cap.
The swiss tool is worn on the hip of my trousers using the pocket clip, i use it daily for heavier work tasks in particular the very thick pry tool and the Philips come in incredibly handy. Both of these tools are heavy duty enough to take real tourq and open very tight seized screws, the philips in particular has a good deep reach. The serrated blade knife is a really important tool for me as i frequently need to cut rope, rubber coolant line hose etc. I usually use the other tools regularly on it to.
The real advantage of a swiss army knife in my opinion is the pry tool, so easily in real life to damadge the tip of a knife prising things and once you have had the scissors you find them essential.
I have the same setup i will fuse them in the deluxe tinker or the handyman with plus scales.
Another excellent video. I have many of the knives in your review, however, my current EDCs are a Classic on one keychain and a Rambler on the other, an Evowood 14 in my pocket, GAK Troopers in both vehicles, and I always pack my Huntsman when I go camping or fishing.
I really like Swiss Army Knifes they are the best I carry 3 with me at all times The Work Champ , TheFarmer X , Swiss Army 1 and a Spirit MX ! Great video Tobias !!!
It's easy to forget the needle. The compact has it pre-installed behind the corkscrew but at least modern 91mm have a slot (hole) for them.
I took out the original needle (pin) and change it to sewing needle with 1 meter of thread. The ending of thread I put arount the corcscrew. So I got small emergency sewing kit, too.
@@MSkacheniteI wanted to do that, too.
I measured the diameter of the original pin at 0.6mm and I couldn't find a needle that was the same, that fit the same. I could only find 0.5 mm ones. I tried it but the fit was too loose and it went in so far, only the tip of the head was showing and guess what? I found the first genuine use for my original Victorinox pin, right there! I used it to poke through the top of the head of the needle that was, only just, peeping out the hole in my scales and I managed to pull the thing out.
So original Victorinox pin, for me.
(I plan on carrying needle and thread in a capsule I have on any EDC key ring I keep in my jacket pocket, where I keep my Nailclip 580, too).
The Ranger has all the tools I look for. Don’t care for the corkscrew but it’s there in case.
Probably my most carried knife is the Victorinox Farmer
What everyone calls a "wire stripper" is actually a solid core wire bender. Part of the confusion comes from the fact that the inside edge of the caplifter used to be sharpened like an electrician's blade. This was the actual "wire stripper" and the notch was the bender.
Thanks Tobias
This video was a joy to watch, my friend! Happy New Year!!
Great look and comparison of Swiss Army knives Tobias, very thorough. Being a big fan of the metal saw on a SAK, I've been hoping to see one on a Pioneer specifically because it has a sturdier frame. Alas, I've grown old doing so and I don't think it will happen. I've been lucky to find and collect most other SAK's with a metal saw (this has been a personal quest due to an incident I was involved with as a younger man that for the lack of a metal saw and the stupidity of it's owner, a wonderful pet's life was sadly lost). So a SAK Ranger is always within reach in my car, one in the pack on the trail/in camp, and one around the workbench. If you have any Victorinox-influencing magic (like you do with the folks in TN) please work a little to get them to put a metal saw on a Pioneer. That together with a wood saw would be an excellent 4 layer outdoors Pioneer, really no necessity for scissors out there. Thanks my friend. 😄
You are kicking in an open door!😅 - you are wishing for the Victorinox Farmer 👍 It is literally a Pioneer with an added saw. I have both and both are excellent👍
@@DonKachot What I am looking for is an alox model with both saws wood & metal but no scissors, which would make it a 4 layer knife: 1.opening layer, 2.metal saw, 3. wood saw, 4. blade & punch. Is there such a pattern?
@@bdh3949 No there isn't unfortunately. But I do think it would be good, as well as a 5 layer version with an added woodsaw, like an alox Ranger.
@@simonh6371 A 5 layer Pioneer Ranger would be interesting. It could certainly also be used as a pocket billy-club with that heavy duty build.
@@bdh3949 Lol that's true. I've got the Farmer X and it's reassuringly chunky and solid. I glued a NiteIze HipClip to it - after first checking online via reddit that it will in fact hold up - so it's not a problem to carry. Paired up with a Knipex Cobra XS and sometimes a bit driver too I have a capable rugged toolset.
Interesting video, a lot of ideas on what to carry, one of my favorite tools is the magnifying glass on the explorer. Thank you, Tobias.
I have carried the cadet for what seems like a lifetime
You put out this video at the perfect time. I recently got my first SAK and now I have been bitten by the bug. I am diving into learning everything that is out there. Your video was so helpful! Thank you!
Can opener on the CAMILLUS military knife is used by a MUG (midshipman under guidance) for removing the weeds from between the cobblestones on the walkways on campus when you have extra duty from demerits given out at MAST. I still have my knife from 1978.
First time here. WOW! Thanks for the informative presentation. Good health in 2024.🎉
The explorer has always been my favorite. Have a happy New Year.
Great video, Tobias, a nice survey. I carried an Explorer of that era for many years. Now I carry a Rambler every day, which frees me up to carry just about any other knife as my main one of the day. And I always like to see the rare small clip point. Best wishes to you and to the community for the new year.
The old victorinox soldier knife with the holes, used to have a similar thing as the american knife instead of a keyring. I still have my old Dutch knife and that's almost the same. The new model soldiers knife is also used by the Dutch army, but has no sawblade but a rescueblade for opening the uniform in case of emergency.
My favorite SAK is the 70's Alox excelsior. I found one in a $5 flea market bin so can't complain 😊😊
I carry the Swiss Champ and Spyderco Native Light Weight. If I had to really slim down, I would pick the Compact or Farmer. Good video. Happy New Years!!
After trying many, I’ve largely come back to the Spartan for an office carry. I wear glasses so I put a small screwdriver in the corkscrew. I also add a straight pin to the scales.
I think the Compact is ideal for office or urban carry but then it’s 2-3 times more expensive than a Spartan. Yes for that, you get a pen, the small screwdriver, and a pair of scissors and some other little doo-dads but I can see how the cost could be prohibitive. I love the Spartan.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias I always have scissors ✂️ and pens in my desk so I’m willing to forego them for the $.
I wasn’t until Dan at bladebridge overhauled my 1970’s huntsman and now my collection is growing nicely ❤👊👍🤙
I'm really into the slim SAKs like the Waiter and the Alox Bantam. They seem to get the most use in my book because of the combi tool and the decent size blades. Being slim they fit everywhere, shirt pockets, jean pockets etc. making them unobtrusive. Of course like most Swiss Army Knife people, I've have bunch of other models that are in bags and backpacks but I always have that Waiter or Bantam on my person at all times. Even my wife likes 'em because of the can opener on the combi tool.
The pioneers are great knives but I prefer the plastic scales simply because of being able to replace them. They have more versatile tool choices, customizing parts available. In addition, without back tools, the Pioneers are missing important features. You give up tools for aluminum scales and pay more for less tools. 🤔
I like the Executive and the Alox models.
If you push on the keyring hole on the Tinker, Climber or similar, it locks the flathead. It's easier with gloves. That's been true at least since the 90's.
You have to push the ring toward the flathead. It's a little awkward.
I liked how all you needed to do on Wengers is apply downward pressure and the screwdriver locked
@@KnifeChatswithTobias yeah, that's definitely the best design!
I'm really finding my Climber useful. My primary carry is usually a medium to large traditional knife or an 'executive' style modern folder (Civivi Chronic or Buck 256). I like the Climber for the tools it has (esp. the scissors) and a good balance of price and usefulness. Sure, I'd like to ahve a wood saw but I won't give up the scissors for it!
I have a manager (rambler with pen) on my keychain, which could be a good one and done solution. But if I am traveling, I’ll grab a compact or a waiter to take with me. Personal experience, stick to 2 or 3 layer knifes, if you need a lot more capability, there are. Lot of nice Leatherman style multi tools that you might find more practical.
Great video carry the huntsman and a climber when hiking midnite manager on the keychain and the explorer in the house
I am intrigued by the Swiss Army Knives, but I still don't carry one on any regular basis. I do have a Trekker, and I like it for an emergency kit, although I don't keep an emergency kit 🙃. Thanks for a great video! (I do have a Tinker and Recruit, and an very old Electrician from Radio Shack)
Hola, las alox tienen la hoja más potente y la sierra y punzón de gran utilidad.El punzón es una broca de madera,un saludo 🙋
The Bantam is in both cellidor and alox it is also a 84 mm model.
I tend to carry my Pioneer X, but may get a Farmer X soon.
The compact is a 2 layer and is a great tool.
A very nice overview, Tobias. I might have mentioned the Compact since it’s so popular as more of an urban carry choice. Expensive though.
Whoops, I typed too soon. 😆 You snuck it in at the very end. That’s what I get for starting a comment before the video finishes! Good on you!😆😆😆
I carry red celador scales saks eady to spot.
Asking big for Walkers on the second. 90/$100...
Wow! I grabbed a couple when they were discontinued. Glad I did.
I have a number of Victorinox knives, of which my favourites are the spartan (for everyday) and the forester (for outdoors). I've always avoided models with Philips screwdrivers because most cross-head screws I come across are actually Pozidrive type, and the two are not the same. I've avoided scissors too until now, but I've changed my mind about that recently, which is why my next purchase will most likely be the Pioneer X in silver. All my previous SAKs have been red plastic but I'm ready for a change.
The puoneerX is great!!
You forgot to show off the sexy straight pin in the 91mm scales
Mine was I believe a Victorinox. It had corderoy aluminum sides not the waffle sides.
Interesting!
Great content, Tobias!
Farmer X is my guy. By far the best tool set for my uses, built tough and not unusably thick. Perfection.
The best one (for me) is the Farmer X.
I prefer the Compact. It's light and has all the tools I use most. Including a pen.
Nice discussion! I love my victorinox recruit and ranger.
Wow - if you bought every knife, there's a pretty penny on the table ! Well, as I have never broken one and my needs changed/evolved over the years, I have quite a Victorinox collection from a Classic SD Alox to the 115mm Outrider, including the MiniChamp, Executive, Spartan, Hiker, Camper, Climber, Huntsman, Trailsman, Forester.
Actually my EDC is the Huntsman and the Outrider for outdoor use, superior saws and scissors on them. Not sure, if I'll switch to the 85mm Evolution, they come with a locking blade and micro-serrated scissors. Thanks for sharing
Yeah, I've bought just about every knife in my collection. It's been built over several decades. I don't like to think of how much it has cost me. Had I not bought the knife, I would have spent the money on something else.
So many great choices
Well done
Love the SAKs and most of the time I carry either a Camper, Forester or the Spartan. I have many different SAKs but these three are my favourites. Well, the Soldier should also be on the list and also...😊
Yes. It is hard to choose just three or four or twelve!
Besides the trusty Delica in the pocket i have always an SAK Bantam Alox in my wallet, and of course a Spartan in the jacket. Them eyeglass screws... :) One must feel dressed
I’ve got a classic SD that has the Bentley car badge and you could only get them from the Bentley factory. Thankfully my brother worked there at the time lol 😂 👍
I have a Work Champ with everything O need six layers belt carry I use it every day for something I love it !!!
Every single plastic knife I've had, the plastic has broken off of it. I only buy the alox now, which is disappointing because I used the tooth pick and tweezers a lot
I have carried plastic handled SAKs for over 40 years. While some have suffered cracks, I have found them quite tough and durable. But individual results will vary, no doubt about it.
I’d really like an Alox Bantam “X,” but sadly I don’t think they make the scissors in an 84mm size.
It's been years since Victorinox put scissors on an 84 mm frame. Sad.
13:10 5 minutes? Looking for a good tool to do it with... I took less time but used a paperclip and small pliers to push it out and pierce my finger with the paperclip. It was more 5 years to finally buy a replacement spring... It works without. Although I am glad I finally did.
Yup Rambler on the keys.
Great video. My only thing I don't like is is cost me more money to add to my knife collection. :)
Greatbvideo Tobis younmake wonderfull videos I enjoy them !
Worth noting that the Alox models don't only have more robust knives, most of the tools are more robust/thicker compared to the 91mm equivalents (some exceptions e.g. the scissors are identical). Also the Alox models have noticeably stronger back springs.
I'm pretty sure the thicker main blade is only on the 93 mm models. I'd have to check my 84mm Cadets. No Doubt, the Alox models have some very loyal followers. In many ways, the Alox enthusiasts make up an entirely different category of Swiss Army Knife Fans.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias Yes sorry I should have said 93mm Alox. But if you compare say the cap opener tool on the 93mm Alox vs the 91mm SAK, it's quite a bit more robust on the Alox. Of course the trade off being no scale tools and no back tools, but IMO if you can get the right tool selection for your use case in an Alox then it's the right choice, if you can't get your needed tool set in Alox then of course the normal models reign supreme.
@@MPD90 , I never really noticed. I'll need to take a look. Thanks for the info.
The Walker looks like "My First Victorinox" kids knife which I've just ordered for my Daughter, Great to hear you speak so highly of it.
That's true the My First Vic is almost identical to the Walker. I like the Walker quite a bit.
Love the Victronox nice video my friend !!!
Swiss Army Knives & Flashlights are in the same camp some people don't care about carrying them . The car keys can cut tape or open boxes. The cell phone is the best flashlight. I carry a SAK & Leatherman and a Flashlight 🔦 since the late 80's .
I am women.
I have 7 SAKs and 2 Leathermans.
My most used SAK is small 58mm Signature Lite. There are excellent scissors, pen, LED light and small blade.
I also carry Compact in my backpack and a Leatherman Squirt PS4 as a keychain tool.
For my big surprise, most of jobs I can do with Signature's excellent scissors and Leatherman's 4 cm small blade. I even don't need take out Compact 6cm blade and a biger scissors from my backpack.
For hiking and camping I use my Handyman with saws and pliers. (I have not used pliers yet!)
I carried a signature lite for a while. I swapped it for a Midnite Manager because I wanted the small Phillips driver, which has saved me on more than one occasion. People dismiss these little 58mm knives out of hand, assuming they are just a gimmick. They are far, far from it. Some of the most useful tools you can have with you when you give them a chance.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias You are true-people dismiss these 58mm tools.
My Signature Lite has white translucent scales- rare SAK's scales colour in my country. I got it from foreign internet store.
I lack the bottle opener on my Signature Lite, too. Now I am thinking to purchase the 58mm Rambler and to change scales. By this way I will get Midnight Manager with unusual white tranclucent scales and usual red Classic SD.
The Rambler is most cheaper as the Midnite Manager.
I like SAKs and have many but I hate that they refuse to put the model names on them.
The usually have the type of name on the box. but when you think about it, most knives do not actually have the model name on them, especially when it comes to traditional knives.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias All my Buck Knives, ESSE, Ontraio, and Becker Knives have the model on the blades. The problem with SAKs is that almost all look the same. My Sweden Mora's which I also have a lot of is like SAKs all look the same and no model numbers. I will say my made in Spain knives are like the Americans and have it on the blade.
VICTORINOX CADET SILVER ALOX - SWISS ARMY POCKET KNIFE 84 MM - 9 TOOLS $67.87 on eBay Australia!!
Wow! The price is definitely going up since I bought my Silver Alox Cadet! I just checked Amazon US and the price was $45. (which coincides with the current exchange rate.) it is I think I paid around $30 new about 10 years ago.
I carry the hunter everyday and everywhere. I ❤ it.
Keychain Alox is about $49 Down Under.. #FlickrSpelio #SAKAlox
Hey Tobias 👊🏼
A very, enjoyable video, my friend 🍻
I love the original Soldier, will hopefully get - one day 🙏
The Farmer, is a great outdoor carry, which I often rotate 🏕 🪵 🔥
It would be great to see Anne @VineClimber to show her collection too...
Keep charging, brother,
ATB Gus 👍🏼
I agree about Anne. I think we should all visit her channel and ask her to show here collection. I have a feeling she doesn't think of the Knives and multitools she owns as a collection or of herself as a collector. Just because she uses them doesn't mean she isn't a collector.