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Tinker Swiss Army

KNIFE, TINKER /CLASSIC

Swiss Army's most frequent knife, the Classic SD, is combined with the 91mm Tinker to give rise to a outstanding set of Swiss Army knives that is perfective for anyone. The Tinker offers six tools and 12 features including a big blade, little blade, Phillips screwdriver, may opener, little screwdriver for Phillips screws, bottle opener, big screwdriver, wire stripper, reamer, key ring, tweezers, and toothpick. The Classic SD measures just 2-1/4 inches long--less than a pack of gum--and comes equipped with a blade, nail file, screwdriver, scissors, key ring, tweezers, and toothpick.

About Swiss Army Knives
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus begun what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combining of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox develops watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The forerunner of that name dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women buying goods in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor or versatility.

Most helpful client reviews

40 of 41 humans found the following review helpful.
The knife for the severe tech worker.
By Mac Clark
For the busy technology professional, a good knife may be the single most employed tool. The Victorinox Tinker is pretty close to perfect. It has the critical core screwdrivers -- flathead and Phillips -- as well as simple punch, pick, and tweezers. It is NOT a huge pocket-tearing monster. The biggest problem is not leaving this miniature workshop behind!

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful.
The Tinker is closely perfective for each day use
By Meddows
My initial Tinker model was a black one-- brought to me from Switzerland in the 80s. I employed it for years before finding a red version in the US-- at a Surplus store. I have other models, but the Tinker is the only one I carry on a daily basis. I use it, each single day. It has no affixations that I don't need (scissors, corkscrews etc are nice, but I don't *need* them) and it is little sufficient that I don't feel like I have a brick in my pocket. Tweezers are great for picking up tiny lost objects or splinter removal, and the leather punch is a outstanding awl. The only divergence amid my Swiss version and the "American" (both Victorinox) is that the Swiss one has a Philips head driver with a horizontal "slot" gap in the tip. That allows it to pinch into a littler head, while the non slotted one is a fixed size for only more spectacular screw heads. I when I found I could get the Tinker in the US so easily, I put the firstborn in my locked box so I don't lose it. Its a super knife, and I am the hero at the office, at parties (I may open the most elaborated packaging easily) and anyplace I fine a loose screw, dull pencil or use for a toothpick (which you may buy in alternate packs). I'd give it 5 Stars-- if this version had the slotted Philips head like my import. I own three in all-- black, red and engraved clear blue. [...]has 4 colors & may do the engraved ones, but they're a few $$ higher.

23 of 23 humans found the following review helpful.
Great knife for an unbelieveable price.
By f22-Raptor
Great knife for a terrifi price. We are in the Civil Air Patrol and need such a knife for Emergency Services and it has everything but the kitchen sink. Quality is tops. Love it! We keep one in the glove compartment of the cars.

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