Sunday, November 15, 2009

Victorinox Swiss Army Explorer Plus Pocket Tool


... This is the quintessential multi-tool in my opinion. I have and have had several leatherman tools. They are nice but too big and clunky to carry around all the time. The Swiss Army knife is always with me and there when I need it. This one is a replacement for one I have had in service for nearly 25 years. I figured it would be nice to have everything sharp and have the right tweezers and tooth pick. I got the same model because it has just the right mix of useful blades without being heavy. It is amazing what you can do with one of these. I like the addition of the hook and ball point pen. I can see that being very handy when there is nothing else around to write with. My one disappointment is the magnifying glass. My old knife has a glass lens in a gray frame and that is what the picture shows. The one I got is one piece plastic. It seems to function all right but I am concerned it will get scratched up over time and isn't the quality I expect from Swiss Army. ...
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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Three-Pack Set (Two Ruby and One Sapphire)


... I bought these knives as gifts for friends when I went back home. They all like them. I own one myself too. I've used it for 10 years. It is small, useful, and convenient. ...
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Friday, November 13, 2009

Victorinox Swiss Army Manager Pocket Tool


... This knife combines the best combination of size and tools. It is the small version which fits conveniently on a keychain.

It includes a bottom opener which is very rare for this size knife.

The scissors and knife open on the side opposite of the keychain ring, which is very intuitive. Many of these knives have the scissors or blade open on the same side as the keyring, which is very awkward if you have this knife attached to a keychain.

The order I use the tools are: scissors, bottle opener, blade, flat head screwdriver, phillips head screwdriver, tweezers, and pen.

Everyone should have one of these on their keys. ...
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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Tool Spirit S


... I own a number of multitools, and this is as well built as they come. Victorinox knows how to make a great tool. The outside-opening tools are a handy feature. You really can't go wrong. ...
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Victorinox Swissflash 4GB Ruby Multi-Tool


... I don't like lots of stuff in my pockets and I am quite picky about carrying useless items, but this tool has secured a place for a long time!

I like the features of this multi-tool. Part tech and part common sense. I have already used it numerous times. The flashlight is a really nice feature and it's quite bright too.

I wish the memory was a little cheaper since market prices for memory sticks are very affordable.

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Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Champ SOS Set Pocket Knife (Red)


... I have owned this knife for several years now and love it. I have 4 boys and it comes in very handy for those scout trips! It's nice to have everything right there on your belt. I have used the bandages, flashlight, compass, safety pins, and the sewing kit many times. When we take the wife and daughters camping/ backpacking it always comes with me. I even keep it in with my personal items at work. I can't tell you how many pairs of glasses i have fixed for the kids at my school with the smallest screwdriver! I find it much better quality than those little eyeglass kits you get in the drug store. I have opened up computer cases for repairs, I have made new holes for my kids in their belts, the jobs that it has come in handy for goes on. I really like having the needle, magnifying glass and tweezers for getting out slivers too. I even replaced the band aids with some that had been treated with silver so that I didn't have to carry antibiotic around with me. In short I love this set!

Draw backs- These are a little ticky but...
1- flashlight could be better if it was a brighter led (mine is a normal bulb light.)
2- sometimes I need a little larger pliers to get a good grip.
3- Weight. It's not bad, I know I don't mind it, but I'm sure it could be more than some want to carry.

high points
1- I have always loved little things that could get the job done well and yet be packed away neatly. I enjoy being able to have what my family needs right there all the time. (Though I did sneak in a pair of fingernail clippers too.)
2- the quality is unsurpassed, in my mind Victorinox makes one of the best knives out there. (I own 5, and it's what I give my kids when they start scouts.)
3- It's so nice not to go hunting for tools or have to carry around a big kit. (I have managed to repair gates, prune trees, and repair kids jewelry with it while I was out.)

Now that it's under $100, It's starting to get to be a much better bargain too! ...
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Monday, November 9, 2009

Victorinox Swiss Army Pocket Pal Pocket Knife


... I don't know how they did it, but my order was here in two days!

The knives are Victorinox, so they're great, and I have never gotten such a low price on them. Put me down as very pleased.

I'll be back. ...
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