SwissChamp

Just about the best Swiss Army Knife you can own. Everything is there. So many tools. There are specialty SAKs out there with forks, spoons, torx head screwdrivers, even marlin spikes or flash drives built in, but those are specialty tools. I have some. But the Swiss Champ has most of, if not more than, what you might need. The pliers for me are a huge plus. The only drawback is maybe the size, but not really. Fits in any pocket, but maybe a bit bulky for everyday carry, especially if you are wearing business or office attire. For that, I like the mini-champ. Victorinox quality is top-notch. You can rarely do better. If anything breaks, Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee. You only have to pay shipping to the repair facility, not return shipping. Just make sure you buy from an authorized Victorinox dealer. On this knife, I had no issues with the magnifier, but on another model, the lens fell out and got lost. On that other knife, Victorinox replaced the magnifier with an older, smaller style magnifier at no charge. This one has the newer, larger lens, so maybe there will be an issue, so save the reciept.

This is my first swiss army knife. I did own one when i was a kid, but its lost now, and was not the swiss champ. I do remember that they were heavy duty multi tools...strong. That is why I was OK with buying this one as my first. I knew it would be good. I dont plan on this being a swiss VS leatherman post, but this is just what i use and able to compare it to. I own a leatherman wave that i have all the little accessories for. My leatherman i see as more industrial tool, because the heavy duty pliers, the extra number of bits, I actually have the victorinix tweezers, pen, and knife sharpener, flashlight, ferro rod, bit entension, all the extra bits in my leatherman sheath too. All of that and more, which makes a puffy leather pouch, and heavy. Not ideal for quick grab and go. I often worrying about losing pieces out of the pouch. But in an industrial environment, that is OK, because i most likely will find it again. I see the swiss champ as more when your going out in the woods. I dont really need heavy duty pliers, nor various bits types and sizes. It is one unit. I dont have to worry about losing pieces out of it. I just throw the thing in my pocket, or clip it on my keychain/pants/backpack. MODS: I removed the toothpick as i find that quite gross to reuse. I shaped a ferro rod to about the same size as the toothpick. Fits perfectly. It wont get more than 100 strikes, needs support when striking, was a pain to make (i busted a couple figuring out how to make it) but it would do good in an emergency. At least better than a toothpick, i think. I am not sure why they dont already have ferro rods in them. I stuffed 1/2 cotton ball down under the phillips, since there was extra space and it did not hinder the movement of tools beside it. This is wrapped within a fish hook. I cut a second pin hole alongside the original pin location. I added a sewing needle to this new spot. I cut too big of a section, so sometimes the needle falls outwards. Luckily i placed the hole directly behind the corkscrew, the needle only comes out a 1/16" then hits the corkscrew and stops. I filed down the inner mouth of the cap lifter to allow it to scrape firesteel. All i did was rough it up and make a nice sharp edge on the mouth. The mouth is wide enough to accommodate 1/4 inch thick and smaller firesteels. I added a drop of super glue to the scales to help hold them on. As they were wobbling after a few times of taking the scales off in attempt of trying to find places to put things. There is another spot under the scales to add a half of toothpick or more of materials. You could fit some char cloth in there. I was attempting to fit a fish hook and line under the scales. However you would have to cut a lot of plastic support beams under the scales and i feared that if i gripped it hard and worked the knife, that the scales might break, so i didnt attempt it. The latest mod i did, was swap the scales from the swiss champ with a traveller i bought on ebay. I had to drill a hole to accommodate a part protruding inwards on the swiss. This enhanced the usability by adding a clock to the scales while retaining the tweezers, pin, pen, and toothpick. PS I broke the alarm clock gong because i was not aware of its presence when removing the scales form the original traveller. If you do this the gong is under the button. Only pull the scales up near the pivet points to avoid damage to the electronic components. Clock still works, and that is mainly what i wanted. CONS: The one thing i wish it had some a ferro rod. There is no real good wire cutter. The pliers has a small one. I tried cutting a 12/2 wire with it and they cut 1/4 into it, I ended up just wiggling it back and forth to snap it instead. The wire cutters are small for things like individual phone lines, etc. Im still not sure about the pliers. I used them successfully to remove the inside of a chamber of a peanut lighter that was stuck, but on the other hand i could not bend 12/2 wire to certain shapes. They are kind of the thing that you think "Im not sure if they would work or if i need to go get real pliers". The magnifying glasses now are plastic. But that is with every swiss knife since 2007. The main blade's fingernail groove on the spine (i feel) is on the wrong side. It is facing inwards towards the other tools instead of outwards towards the scales. This would not matter if the blade was in the middle but since it is on the edge closest to the scales, it is a little hard to get out compared to the small blade WHICH does have the groove on the side of the scales. TL;DR The fingernail groove on the wrong side makes it more hard to get out than it has to be. I wish the lanyard keyring could retract like the leatherman does. This is more of a preference. I wish they had the option to insert a clock like the expedition has in the swiss champ, because i would of gotten that one instead. --- PROS: compact one unit. If you compare a leatherman with the old leather sheath fully equipped with flashlight, bit extension, bits, etc. and the swiss knife by itself, the swisschamp is by far smaller and more portable. At the same time it has more tools than the leatherman, and is only shy the needles nose pliers and hex/star bits. Solid, incredibly strong mutli tool. Comes with all the extra accessories (compared to smaller swiss army knives). Tweezers, blue ball point pen, corkscrew eyeglass flat screwdriver, toothpick, and small pin. Coming from a leatherman, i was a little worried about no locking blade. Now playing around with this and testing it out. My fears are relieved. It takes quit a lot of pressure to move the tools back out of "open state" enough to not worry about safety. Which was my concern. To pull out a tool is much quicker than the leatherman. (assuming the leatherman is in a leather pouch, and the swiss is in your pocket). No locking tools makes it quickly able to return to close position. Each tool is accessible the moment you pull it out (some tools on the leatherman you have to open the pliers handles, flip the tool you want out, then close the plier handles). The leatherman does not have an awl. :) I have been missing that. (nor a scraper too) The leatherman does not have a hook. I, at first, thought this was stupid. However i have come to love this tool when learning/refreshing/using knots with paracord. The hook is just the right size to grab the knot and pull it at part at ease (even when it had hundreds of pounds of tension on it and tightened the knot up hard). I was worried about the width of this mutlitool. This is probably the maximum size that you can fit into your hand comfortably and still use every tool to its max. I can easily carve with the knife (my biggest worry). --- All in all i am not disappointed. It is worth the 80 bucks. There are many times i foresee that i will take this out as opposed to my leatherman. UPDATE: In just months since buying this, I have not left it home once. I even sleep with it in my jeans. It fits nicely in the inner pocket (the 1800's watch pocket) of my jeans. I have used this at least a hundred times. I have used some tools that if i had the chance to swap them out when buying, I would of removed them for something else. I am quite impressed...and glad you are not able to swap tools out as i would of removed some that i now considered needed. I have only needed my leathermans once in that time frame. And that was to cut heavy 12/2 gauge wire. Luckily i found that the swisschamp can surprisingly cut all 6 gauge wires on my guitar. I really did not think it was going to be able to cut the low E string, that it was too thick to fit in the cutter in the pliers, but it did. I bought this for camping/hiking, but i am surprised at how many applications it can be used at in industrial. The quality of this is phenomenal. UPDATE 2 and REPAIR I have used a lot of tools that i never thought i would use. I do a lot of hand grooming with the scissors and file. I use the parcel hook to unwrap knots in cordage (mostly 550 paracord). The chisel i use for wood carving and adjusting wood shapes. I have tried to start a fire with the magnifying glass on a hot summer sunny day, but i was unsuccessful. i have used it though to magnify a new capacitor connections that i was soldering in my monitor. I have used the tweezers to pull out a few ticks and wood splinters over the months. I use the needle for poking blisters open and hitting reset buttons. I have used the corkscrew to clean out things with its dull small point. I like having the pen, but i try not to use it unless i have to because they are a few bucks to replace. Its nice to have if you are too lazy to go get one or you forgot one. I wish the ink was optional because i would choose black because some documents require only black ink pens. I have bent the large flat head screwdriver on a screw in a 100+ year old house that the screw has probably been there since built. The metal twisted a little bit and surprisingly did not mess with the hinges of the tools. I also somehow managed to make the pliers grind together. So they kind of stick instead of freely swinging open and close. I decided that i would send it back to SAK for repair. It cost me $3 to ship to them a couple states away in CT. IT also cost me $5 for them to ship it back to me. It took 2 weeks from the time i made a repair order to the time i received it back. I missed it greatly. After carrying it everyday, you really dont realize how much you use it until you do not have it. I love that i finally have it back. Since not having my SAK, i have went to reach for it at least 20 times only to realize that it is gone. I realized the leatherman hurts my hand when whittling with the knife as opposed to the SAK that fits comfortably in my hand for hours. Unfortunately, they did not fix my knife. The pliers still stick, and the flat head is still bent. All they did was clean my knife and give me an extra toothpick. I am a little PO'd that they did not replace the flat head, and figure out the problem with the pliers grinding. I probably wont ever again send in my knife for repair as every time i do it cost me 1/10th of the price of just buying a new one. Regardless i am still happy to have my knife back. UPDATE 3 Downfalls of Swiss: Its been almost a year since buying this. I love it greatly. Dont get me wrong, if i lost it i would buy another instantly. However I have found some major downfalls to the swiss champ. I do a lot of electrical work and work with 12/2 copper wire. I pretty much find my swiss useless with 12/2 wire. I can cut it, but it takes a lot of work with the small wire cutters on the mini pliers. I have to cut the sides of the wire and bend it to snap the wire. Not ideal. Much easier to go get my regular tools, or a leatherman. I really wish the pliers had a better wire cutter that could easily cut through a single 12/2 wire better. The up side for leatherman is the interchangeable bits. You can get the bit extension that is basically an adapter to a regular bit size. Let alone get bits for its own size. This basically makes your leatherman into a versatile screwdriver. I wish they did this with the philips. Now i know the cybertool has this, but you lose a ton of other tools by adding this. So if you come across a torx head screw, and all you have is your swiss champ, you are screwed. That is pretty much why i use my swiss for outdoors/camping/hunting and use my leatherman for commercial/industrial work. UPDATE 4: After about 2 years of owning this....i would have to say unfortunately that i dont use it anymore. I love it a lot. But i dont find it economical. 1) The scales keep breaking. This could be the actual scales themselves or the circular hubs that go around and actually attach them to the knife. Yes you could use it without scales, but it hurts your hand like hell. Wihtout the scales it is quite useless as a knife. I have broken these numerous times. I am not doing anything extravagant with them either. Just day to day use. One time i broke the scales by dropping the knife "once" on pavement. Granite it was pavement, but com' on. Even if you had gotten wood scales, they would eventually work their way out of the attachment to the knife. The knife lays out in my car now without one side scales, because i am sick of buying new scales. 2) The Philips head is not interchangeable. Unlike the leatherman's, where you can swap out the Philips for something else, or buy a new one if it broke or buggered up, you cant do that on the swiss. I had mine bend and is a little buggered.Sometimes i need a different size than what is available. The leatherman tool kit allows me swap out for the needed part. 3) everything in the knife requires fingernails. If you dont have them you will have trouble getting out anything. In the leatherman wave you can easily get the knife, saw, pliers, and filer out without nails at all. 4) This is kind of stupid reason but it does actually come into play when you hold a knife day to day. The keyring loop does not retract without modification to the knife. This sometimes gets in the way. Even if you dont have a keyring on it. The main problems are the scales. As that utters the tool useless if they break. You can work with it, but not long afterwords. My latest is the leatherman wave due to these problems. UPDATE: I dont use this anymore as the scales broke off and the knife bent a little. I instead use a leatherman as it quite sturdy.

Having owned my Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp Pocket Knife for over 38 years, it has become much more than just a tool; it's a treasured companion. The moment my son, at the age of 11, expressed his desire to join this 'club' of Swiss Army knife carriers, it felt like a rite of passage. Handing down something that has been a part of so many adventures, mishaps, and fun times felt incredibly special. The SwissChamp is a marvel of utility. Over the years, it has seen me through countless situations, from the mundane to the extraordinary. Its multitude of options, from blades to screwdrivers, scissors to the indispensable toothpick, has made it an indispensable tool in my everyday life. It's amusing to think that this compact device has gotten me into - and out of - more scrapes and scenarios than I can count. The durability and quality of this multi-tool are exceptional. Despite decades of use, each tool still functions as well as it did on day one. The craftsmanship is evident in every detail, from the precision of each implement to the iconic red casing that has withstood the test of time. Introducing my son to this tool has been a joy. It's more than just handing over a useful object; it's about passing down a legacy of self-reliance, resourcefulness, and adventure. The SwissChamp is not just a tool; it's a teacher of sorts, imparting lessons in handling and maintaining tools, solving problems, and appreciating good craftsmanship. For any parent looking to introduce their child to the world of multi-tools, the Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp is an excellent choice. It's not only a practical addition to any young adventurer's kit but also a potential heirloom, embodying memories and experiences that can be passed down through generations. In summary, the SwissChamp is a remarkable piece of engineering, a dependable companion on countless adventures, and now, a meaningful link between father and son. It's a testament to Victorinox's enduring quality and the timeless appeal of a well-made Swiss Army knife.

Unfortunately, I forgot to leave my Victorinox Super Tinker in the car before heading to the airport for my latest vacation. I was already through the airline check-in and I would have needed extra time to double back and check my bag. Plus, the checked bag fee would have cost me $120 ($60 each way). Such was my quick analysis when the TSA agent asked me if I wanted to check my beloved pocket knife with my suitcase. Rather than miss my flight, I decided to let my old friend go. My heart sank as the agent dropped my beloved multitool into a large bin of confiscated objects. For more than 20 years, that Super Tinker had been my constant companion and faithful friend. I decided to look on the bright side and use my checked bag savings to purchase an even better tool. For years, I lamented the lack of pliers in my Super Tinker and there were many times when I was working on something and I wished I had a file, metal saw and wood saw in my pocket. Working in the electronics industry, I carried a separate magnifying glass in my work bag so I could read the super fine print part numbers on chips and other devices. On outdoor adventures, I typically carry an additional Gerber multitool with more tools. On a day to day basis, I like to travel light and it's good to have a wider variety of tools in one pocket knife. To salve my grief, I decided to purchase a Victorinox Swiss Champ and I am very happy with it. The Swiss Champ is significantly thicker than my old Super Tinker, but it basically the same height and length. Thus, it fits my pants pockets without issue. I also ordered the leather Victorinox belt pouch in case I feel the additional weight is unacceptable. Right now, I'm doing fine with it and I am enjoying the many additional tools, especially the magnifying glass, corkscrew, eyeglass screwdriver, pliers, wood saw, metal saw, file, ink pen, pin, and extra flat screwdrivers. The scissors are probably the most used tool in any of my Swiss Army knives and I would never want to be without those. This tool is a pocket wonder that I will surely protect and keep handy for many years to come. The only other tool that I wish to add would be the wrench. However, with the pliers, I should be able to handle most incidental nuts and bolts. I highly recommend this tool to whomever is looking to go to the next level in the world of Swiss Army tools. The Swiss Champ is a great upgrade from the Fieldmaster, Super Tinker, Tinker, Huntsman or Climber.

This is a great Swiss Army Knife! I have owned many a Victorinox the last almost 50 years years or so from my early Boy Scout days! I am so happy now 50 years latter I can still buy the same "Fine Swiss watch grade" product I could buy years ago, sadly, not all things are still made with such craftsmanship but owning and using such a well made product early in life taught me true appreciation for "THE BEST" I feel any Victorinox is "THE BEST" but when deciding on the exact model knife to order can be tuff. I have a few specific tools that my knife must have! The large and short blade, I use both for everything and keep a knife on my desk at all time. The 2nd MUST have is the scissors. I use these sharper than sharp scissors for everything on my desk from cutting a tag off of clothing to a simple quick personal hygiene task. Another feature I must have on my knife is the saw blade. These small saw blades amaze me with how sharp it will stay with years of use! I have never found a better tool to as example, cut a quick hole in sheetrock to install a light switch. I find I also must have and use the screwdrivers, I prefer the round side mounted Phillips screwdriver on this specific model to many other offerings that the Phillips is on the end and not round. It's a personal preference as both Phillips design will work. I have always wanted a knife that was a bit more loaded with options, I would even love to have that one knife that has everything on it for the "cool factor" alone and was the reason I purchased this version the "SWISS CHAMP" model as it does have "more" truly nice items and features that i'm sure I would use but I made the very difficult choice to send this knife back. Not that I was not 100% happy with the knife as its fantastic but for ME and when in MY pocket, it is a bit too wide and heavy to feel right. I think it's the pliers that make the thickness of this knife larger than I like and I think I can do without the pliers as a trade off for size. So I am going back to the smaller model that will give me the items I have listed above but feels better in my pocket. I am now considering the Victorinox Fieldmaster as it may be the tool amount vs size I need. I did seriously consider buying a belt knife holder to hold this knife and I would suggest considering that as an option and if you will carry this knife as it would get it out of my pocket but if I'm going to buy a belt holder I may go ahead and buy that huge largest Swiss Army knife that has all of tools that many of us Victorinox fans dream about! Regardless, This knife is wonderful, I love it but I suggest to consider what items on your knife you truly want to have and how you will carry your knife be it a pocket or holder ( belt pouch ).

What can I say? This is the "king of SAKS" in my opinion. While it is a bit bulky for EDC where space is at a premium and don't want to be loaded down too much (such as in dress clothes), it is perfect if you are going to go on a trip or a long hike and want the luxury of its extensive tool set. The inline screwdriver is a plus compared to other models where it is on the back and more limited. It also has all the tools many SAK owners have come to appreciate such as full-sized scissors, magnifying glass, saw, multiple blades, file, hook, and the three in-scale tools: toothpick, tweezers, and pen. My arrived in good time and in excellent shape. I carry it in a leather sheath on my belt when I carry it, and it is definitely a must-carry when I am on longer trips. Could not recommend it enough!

This is a great knife. It is very well-made, sturdy, and easy to use.

Great color scales. Has everything. Like the pin under the corkscrew and an eyeglasses screwdriver in the corkscrew. Also the pen in the scales. Currently at a fantastic price. Two knife blades. A Philips head screwdriver. This one is loaded. The fish scaler and the package hook i would rather be a file and something else more useful. The Wagner style scissors and magnifier are better and the locking screwdriver, but those are nit picking. Wish it had a locking blade. As is this blue one is a best buy.

I'm so pleased to get another Swiss Champ - I lost the last one years ago, and quietly regretted it ever since This is one serious bit of kit that's built to last. Sure ,it's not super slim or super light , but that's not the point. Every part of it is incredibly well made and designed. - Swiss engineering at its finest. Every tool is easy to use and very well thought out. The fact it has 33 features in such a small package is incredible. I had considered getting the Handyman or Huntsman models, but in terms of usability and getting out of a pickle anywhere , the Swiss Champ is the one to go for. A lot of people mention that it's not small enough for a pocket , but I believe they're mistaken . How many multitools of this calibre can fit in a palm or pocket like this one?. I can't think of any . It's not heavy for what it is. Sure, it's bit big for an office shirt pocket. But being realistic, do you actually need to clip, saw and slice things at your desk most days? Probably not. Anyway, if you haven't got one already , get one. It's a great investment that'll last for years.

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Tardó bastante tiempo en llegar, incluso se pospuso el envío. Lo cual me dio desconfianza pero cuando finalmente llego superó todas mis espectativas. Cumple con todo lo que dice el material y los acabados son de primera funciona a la perfección. En mi caso se notaba el aceite que le colocan al unir las piezas solo la tuve que limpiar para que no me manche la ropa. Ya tuve oportunidad de usarla y funcionó sin problema. Sin duda es la mejor navaja de victorinox.

this is my third Victorinox.. i like to have as many as options.. i go on hiking camping regularly in the Himalayas - that's where my home is. this is first medium sized knife.. i have had 2 large sized one before - both did their bit. i broke one. Let's see how this one fares. Btw it was fresh piece - brand new.. i see many people say the products are old... so far 3 products all were new