Victorinox classic mini pocket knife review | Best and only swiss army knife needed for backpacking
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2024
- This pocket knife is insane! It's the Victorinox Classic mini Swiss Army Knife, it only weighs 21 grams and it's perfect for thru-hiking and backpacking. It's the only knife you'll need on your hike long-distance trails like the Pacific Crest Trail and the Appalachian Trail because it's so small, ultralight and multipurpose. I personally think it's the best you'll get for the money and knives with this level of quality don't come cheap.
Get yer mitts on one: thetrailhunter...
For beginners, it's great because it's got everything you'll need while camping even here in the UK and it's built to last with super sharp stainless steel.
BTW, I MADE THIS INCREDIBLE BIT OF GEAR
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Kit list as of June 2020:
Backpacks
Atom+: bit.ly/31oHlFF
ULA Circuit: bit.ly/37XbigX
SHELTERS
Stratospire 2: bit.ly/317A9gS
Zpacks Solplex: bit.ly/2CtyJmr
SLEEP SYSTEMS
Katabatic Sawatch: bit.ly/3fWSxNM
Katabatic Palisade: bit.ly/3ewt5OL
Neoair Xlite: bit.ly/2YrKSB4
FOOTWEAR
Altra Lone Peak 4.0: bit.ly/2B5fHm8
Gaiters - Altra gaiters: bit.ly/37ViBFY
CLOTHING
Waterproof shells
Rohan Helix: bit.ly/37ZKbSo
OR Helium 2: bit.ly/3fVmzBq
Frogg Toggs: bit.ly/2Nqlrth
Insulated jackets
Patagonia Micropuff Hoodie: bit.ly/2YwQZ7f
Trespass Rustler: bit.ly/3i0HODx
Base layers
Ice Breaker base layer: bit.ly/3eGSdlG
Shirts
Rohan Expedition: bit.ly/388teWl
Shorts
Patagonia Striders: bit.ly/2Npw2EX
Hats
REI desert cap: bit.ly/3hWUKdJ
Berghaus beanie: bit.ly/31dGvvi
Sunglasses
Sungods: bit.ly/2zZ0wKG
Gloves
Salomon gloves: bit.ly/2ByVMMf
Ski gloves: bit.ly/383TCQX
Socks
Injinjis: bit.ly/3dwpmPG
Darn Toughs: bit.ly/3hX28G2
Sealskinz: bit.ly/3hXAnNG
NB Flat Knit: bit.ly/31e0Dx1
Mosquito net
Smidge: bit.ly/2B8d9DH
Buff
Camino Buff: bit.ly/31awGho
FILM AND SOUND
Phone
iPhone 11 Pro Max: bit.ly/2NosT83
Drones
DJI Mavic Air 2: bit.ly/31oIn4v
DJI Mavic Air 1: bit.ly/2VbNn8E
Cameras
Canon M50: bit.ly/3eyCPrQ
Sony RX100V: bit.ly/2NqQOUy
Mics
Röde Micro: bit.ly/2Npt1nX
Tripods
Gorilla Pod 1K: bit.ly/31c74Rf
Gorilla Pod 500: bit.ly/3ewApts
Manfrotto Action: bit.ly/2Ys689O
NAVIGATION
GPS units
Garmin InReach Mini: bit.ly/384Keg4
Garmin GPS Map 66i: bit.ly/3dxY4bI
Compass
Silva Field: bit.ly/31aS3iD
WATER TREATMENT
Filter
Sawyer Squeeze: bit.ly/2YwRJt3
Purifying drops
Aquamira drops: bit.ly/3euuQM9
Water storage
Cnoc Vecto 2L: bit.ly/31e1AFB
ELECTRONICS
Power banks
20,000mah: bit.ly/2NnBQyA
13,000mah: bit.ly/3hZhvOg
GPS tracking watch
Garmin Forerunner 35: bit.ly/3drJUc9
Wall chargers
UK : bit.ly/2BxbgQW
US : bit.ly/3dpUIrb
Data
Apple SD reader: bit.ly/2VfnnsW
EQUIPMENT
Lights
NU25: bit.ly/2Z5S70p
H2R Nova: bit.ly/2BB5fCV
Tiki: bit.ly/3hXBKfi
Ice axe
Grivel Helix: bit.ly/2Z6e0Nm
Trekking poles
Alpine Carbon Cork: bit.ly/3hXWiUL
Traction
Microspikes: bit.ly/3fQC5hV
Stove
MSR Pocket Rocket 2: bit.ly/2Vfl4WL
Spoons and knives
TITO titanium spoon: bit.ly/3ey0oAT
Victorinox mini classic: bit.ly/2Yr7dP8
Poop trowel
Deuce of Spades trowel: bit.ly/3i7H3c6
Sit pad
Kumfie pad: bit.ly/3euvJnX
Tent stakes
Tarptent stakes: bit.ly/3hZik9O
MSR Mini Ground Hogs: bit.ly/3ew7VAe
OEX Y-shaped stakes: bit.ly/31bAnnd
Tent poles
Zpacks carbon fibre tent poles: bit.ly/3du14pM
Ground sheet
Polycryo ground sheet: bit.ly/37XLmBW
STORAGE
Pack liners and pods
Atom Packs DCF pack liner: bit.ly/2YrMPxo
Heacy-duty rubble sacks: bit.ly/31dqPba
Dry bags and stuff sacks
Sea to Summit 4L Nano: bit.ly/3hVi8Z3
OEX 2L dry bag: bit.ly/3dx6qjX
Katabatic Gear silynylon stuff sack: bit.ly/3expU9n
Pouches and wallets
Zpacks DCF Wallet: bit.ly/2VgbQcL
Zpacks DCF utility pouch: bit.ly/2CuHAEq
Food storage
Loksak OPSak: bit.ly/2Nq2VkD
Ziploc freezer bags: bit.ly/2Z8GOVz
MISC ITEMS
Bodyglide: bit.ly/2Nt5Wka
Carmex lip balm: bit.ly/31bqBRW
Lifesystems Nano first aid kit: bit.ly/37XVv1v
Croakies eyewear retainer: bit.ly/2B8fmit
Cant belive you only got one before the PCT, great little knife, you missed the flathead on the nail file, supper usefull for tightening up treckingpole cams and prizing things open.. Mine goes everywhere with me and get used daily!!
Absolutely love mine! Used mine so much already! I couldn’t believe how sharp the scissors was aswell
The victorinox rambler is even better because you get an extra tool with 3 functions. It's a small Philips screwdriver, bottle opener and wire stripper in one. The Philips screwdriver is very handy for tightening loose screws on spectacles or sunglasses and useful for any time you need it for the rest of your hiking gear. It is the same size as the Classic but slightly thicker and weighs a fraction more but is a lot more useful. I would never carry a Classic over the Rambler
Okay cool. I’ll take a look at that. Nice one,
I have the Rambler too and I agree with you. I have it with me every day 😉👍
i second this...the rambler is THE KNIFE...
I'm carrying the Victorinox manager knife with me, It's basically the same plus a bottle opener and a tiny pen in it. The file is actually also a screwdriver (-), the bottle opener as well (+). Sometimes, when I want to eat more healthy on trail, I'm carrying an Opinel 6 with me to cut veggies (my favorite healthy trail food is couscous, tomatoes, cucumber, herbs and feta/vegan feta or avocado, lemon jiuce, olive oil).
That’s awesome mate thanks for watching!
The manager is great but i think it's not for sell anymore ... I only find the midnight manager but i don't really need light in my sak !!
makes a great desk knife, emergency scissors, do your nails, box opener, and simple screwdriver....perfect for the desktop....but the rambler is the best urban knife, the phillips and bottle opener make it indespensible.
Love swiss army knives.
Swisschamp in my bag climber in my drawer and classic sd on keys
Have used these for so many years now and almost always have one with me. Used to give them to people as holiday presents, a gift but also a test to see if they recognized truly useful things. Oh, and the blunt/screwdriver end of the nail file can come in handy... Not necessarily a through hike necessity (the screwdriver bit) but it is amazing how many times I have used it.
Nice ultralight tool, but I still love to carry my huntsman.
Totally agree with your verdict. My 70+ victorinox knife collection... nothing comes up to practical and daily use as much as the Classic SD or the Classic lite series...been carrying one for over 10 years on my keychain...with multiple sweat, saltwater n rainwater abuse...just cleanup oil t joints clean t battery compartment and keep going.😀
A great pocketknife! I own at least like 2 or 3 of them. Currently I can't find it. Never thought about the color, that's a great advice!
Since I like to eat cheese, Salami and that stuff, i also use a "Opinel Slim line No8" It weights in at 36g. So still quite handy, but really nice to cut my yummy Salami!
I’ve had one for years. It’s without doubt the most useful thing I own!
I have this and the 3 layered climber one. The climbers size is not big, it is actually ideal that I could comfortably carry it in my pocket. So I found myself not carrying this but the climber with its superior kit.
Best knife out there for backpacking. The blade is short, but sharp! There are loads of other great tools out there, but they're heavier and unnecessarily complex. I have the Victorinox Classic clipped to my belt at all times.. So damn useful!
I always recommend the alox version of the classic SD because its pretty much the lightest one they have at a whopping 17 grams. I think the aluminum scales are also very nice looking and the texture adds some more grip you don't get with the plastic ones. You lose the tweezers and toothpick but honestly I never find much use for them. If you're a bit nuts like I am I'd recommend pairing this with one of the larger 91mm models, while the small ones are great they're just not up to certain tasks I find myself doing like prying open things, cutting up heavy cardboard boxes, opening cans, making kindling for a fire, etc, etc.
It's very useful knife for fishing. I carry everyday also while fishing
That’s the exact one I use but in black. It’s not easy to see but I haven’t lost mine yet. But as you said it’s just perfect for hiking. I love it.
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All the best, Gus 👍
I've had mine for about 8 years and still use it now
I watched this video again and again love to watch again
Great video and well done on your 200 + mile thru-hike.
I use the same pocket knife in red , i would have preferred the yellow as it easy to find but couldn't get it at the time of purchase . Very handy little thing 👍
I don't disagree with anything you said but personally i do prefer one of the standard size Victorinox rather than the mini models. Mind you, not one with dozens of tools. Just one of the simpler standard size. But i'm not a through-hiker so that might make a difference.
Ahh that’s fair enough. Each to their own.
I also always EDC a larger Vic such as Farmer or Hiker as it's on my keychain so it's with me whenever I leave the house...but as the Classic SD weighs next to nothing at just 21g/3 quarters of an oz and takes up next to no space, I have this on me even when I don't have my keychain on me, in the coin pocket of my jeans or other pocket...so basically if I'm wearing clothes it's on me. I also EDC a multitool, and if I'm going into the outdoors I carry a fixed blade....yet despite carrying those other 2 or 3, the Classic SD is the one I use most day to day, for things like opening packaging, cutting string and much more. I only use one of my larger blades for jobs which the Classic can't handle, which are few and far between. I carry them to be prepared, but rarely need them. What I'm saying is that I totally agree with you about carrying a larger blade or 2, but the Classic SD is absolutely ideal to pair up with those, costs next to nothing and there's no reason not to have one.
Great video, great knife. Good idea using vibrant colour, but u didn't mention Screwdriver on the end of Nail File. Because you've actually got the Classic SD model, with 2.5 Screwdriver (Which is very handy indeed)
Also you can get the Signature model with all above features & additional Ballpoint Pen, it's more expensive, but affordable.
I use medium Victorinox Explorer Ultra model, I swear by this and use if all the time, not just camping. Its heavier of course but suits my needs.
Yours Rixter.
I watch this video again and again and again
I've got a few Swiss army knifes but I m must say I'm loving the yellow i really like it 👍
I'm going to include the tool that is.on my keys since it does come in useful when hiking
Leatherman Squirt ps4
Mora bushcraft Black
Victorniox Spartan and the classic sd round my neck.
The fixed blade is more when I need to hack a stick for my tarp and firewood but thats kept in my ruck usaully
Well I EDC a Victorinox Farmer/Hiker, as well as a Classic SD, plus a bladed multitool (but not a Squirt, they're just too dinky for me, prefer my SOG microclip)...and if I'm in the woods or hiking I carry a fixed blade like a Mora Garberg or Linder Guide on top of those 3...but still the one which gets the most day to day use of all those is the Vic Classic SD. The Vic Farmer/Hiker is on my keychain so I always have it when I leave my house, but the Classic SD is always on me in a coin pocket or other pocket, so basically that's my true EDC as it's always with me if I'm wearing clothes.
@@simonh6371 the farmer is a class knife that is also in my rotation tbh id have to qgree with the leatherman squirt being a bit dinky at times but the only reason I carry it is for the half decent pliers hard to beat if u want a small pair those knives on a set of keys would drive me mental lol
@@simonh6371 how lomg have u had the garberg for ?
Awesome bit of gear. Love mine
Ahh cheers bro. Yeah can’t be without it now.
Tortoise Gear makes a ferro rod called the Firefly that takes place of the toothpick.The backside of the nail file is sharp enough to strike a ferro rod.
Wow brother good to see you again
I would heavily argue the "Ramber" would be the best in this size. Only centimeters thicker.. with 1 extra fold out tool containing a magnetic mini screw driver, wire stripper & bottle cap remover. Can be used as a crude compass with a piece of string too
the brass hinge makes those scissors super effective. 58mm saks are p4p kings of edc.
I carry mine on my keychain never notice its even there until i need it
I have one but it’s got a torch on one side… handy item
Have 4 of the limited edition SD CLASSIC and 2 of the standard ones.
Lost mine two years ago getting a new one for my birthday
I use a Victorinox classic alox sd
But my other super light weight winner is the Kizer Crocotool
Small light weight fixed blade..
Love mine! You can remove the key ring to save some weight too :P
Also, each time you sharpen it, it gets a bit lighter. :)
I carry mine everywhere. I can't believe how many times it gets used.
Great job!
While I agree it's a good super light duty extra, it's not a great solo carry knife. I don't know that much about you, but I'm pretty sure you're not a knife person. The steel is 420HC which simply wouldn't hold up for long periods of time. You'd be much better with a Benchmade Bugout or Spyderco Manix lightweight or Para 3 LW, and keeping this guy as an extra in the pack. The steel on the Benchmade or the Spyderco would hold hold up to time and each are much more knife. The Benchmade is also LIGHTER and like 3Xs the blade. Better options out there.
I totally agree. While I would happily carry this little knife, I own a few, I would also have something far more substantial with me. I have a Spyderco Manix 2 LTW which is an incredibly capable knife that weighs nothing at all.
there’s definitely a difference in why you would carry a MULTI TOOL vs a dedicated knife
This isn't 420HC, it's Inox.
The alox version is even leighter come in at 17gr with the same functions
handy little bit ov kit ......
Hey brother waiting for your new video
For me victorinox batman ;) alox is the best, but don't have scissors.
I'm carrying the Victorinox Minichamp. It is the most complete version of the 58mm model and for just 45gr (what I like is the small pen as sometimes you need to note something and a pen is most of the time a think you forget to take on a trek). I am wearing around my neck attached with some firecord cord.
You forgot to mention that the nail file has a screwdriver on it.
victorinox compact is perfect than this because you get everything as this guy got scissor knife file also combi tool
I use the same knife only black. 👍
Great knife, have a few. Wish Patagonia made the Pro Strider in 2xl. Yeah I'm a fat fella.
I EDC in the city the Classic SD together with a larger Victorinox plus a multitool which has a 5cm/2in blade...even when I just go to the supermarket to buy bread...if I go out into the woods bushcrafting/hiking even for a day I carry these 3 plus a fixed blade knife minimum...yet despite all of these blades I like to carry, guess which one actually gets used the most? Yes it's the Classic SD. I only use the smallest blade neccessary for the task at hand, and in most cases the blade on the Classic SD is sufficient. I hardly ever use the bigger blades, and only use them when the Classic SD blade isn't going to cut it. So totally agree with you, the Classic SD is brilliant and up to most tasks you need to do, unless, like you say, you're really bushwhacking. Funnily enough there's a video on yt somewhere of a guy actually trying to baton wood logs with a Classic SD...well needless to say he broke it (although you can do this with a larger SAK), but it's obvious to anyone that this knife isn't for that.
Checkout the Victorinox Walker very lightweight useful piece of kit.
Thanks Thomas! I’ll check it out. 🤙
The Trail Hunter and it compliments the classic by not duplicating the same tools making the two a good combination. Good luck👍
Hi how to cut sticks with this tiny knife
It is the ideal knife to protect yourself from a bear attack. If a bear wants to hurt you, you can throw the knife, it will think it's honey candy and you will have time to run away 👍
I yust both iz and knife is razor sharp, have everything
I have classic SD
I dont leave home without one! Its on my keys
Ty for the review. 😊
Might I share...The Gospel of John, when you're ready friend.🔥
If you need to open something from your medical kit you'll need scissors (actually some do include scissors)
Mine was 15$
What, no corkscrew, I wouldn't last a day!😁
But what if you need to fight off a bear or skin a moose? I'm joking of course. I ran into a PCT hiker in Idyllwild last year that was carrying a full size machete.
Haha a machete! Mental.