As a gadget freak and an amateur collector of knives, I was elated when my fiance gave me this knife for our anniversary. The hardware on the knife, if it had a separate review, would have gotten 5 stars. It compactly presents a myriad of tools for cutting, opening, screw removal, and more. For this reason, I don't leave home without it.
The altimeter/thermometer feature is less than perfect, but considering the knife's cost and size, it is about what I expected. The one-button interface is a bit hard to get used to at first, but is managable. The thermometer consistently reads about 8 degrees F too high (of course, knowing that, I can get a pretty good idea of the real temp from the reading anyway). After calibrating the altimeter, I have found that the outside barometric pressure has a huge impact on the displayed altitude. For precision altimetry, this could be a significant problem; however, if the user knows he or she is at a constant altitude, the variance in the reading can make a pretty effective barometer.
All in all, the product is quite nice, although I would ask those who really need a precision altimeter to look elsewhere. For everyone else, go for it.
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