<\div> From the famous company that devised the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Champion Plus, a finish set of tools for campers, hikers, hunters, fishers, picnic enthusiasts, and persons all trades--all neatly contained in a single implement. Measuring just 3-1/2 inches long, the Champion Plus is stylishly cased in the widely known and esteemed red Swiss Army body that's recognized around the world. More importantly, the pocket knife holds 30 stainless-steel tools suitable for just with regards to any occasion. The general camping tools include a huge blade, a little blade, a corkscrew, a may opener, a bottle opener, a little screwdriver, a big screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, scissors, tweezers, and a toothpick. And that's just the beginning, as the Champion Plus likewise offers a punch reamer, multipurpose hook, wood saw, fish scaler, and hook disgorger. In short, there's no better accessory for camping, hunting, and fishing trips. Should the basic tools not cut it, the Champion Plus steps up with a host of extras, including a metal file, metal saw, fine screwdriver, mini screwdriver, and chisel scraper. Add in such tools as a ruler, nail file, nail cleaner, magnifying glass, pressurized ball point pen, straight pen, sewing eye, and key ring and you're well equipped for everything from repairing holes in tents to reading the fine print on instructions. As with all Victorinox items, the Champion Plus is made to exacting standards, with 60-plus person constituents and 450 steps going into it is construction. Victorinox attends to each detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each person tool has been hardened in a dissimilar way to stand up to it is indicated use. Such care is unmatched, and is why the Champ series is recognized by such international experts as the New York Museum of Modern Art and the State Museum of Applied Art in Munich, both of which have chosen it for their "excellence in design" collections. Outfitted with a nylon handle and an aluminum housing, the Champion Plus carries a lifetime warranty.  The Champion Plus measures just 3-1/2 inches long and holds 30 utile tools. |
Champion Plus Features: - Large blade, little blade
- Corkscrew, may opener, bottle opener
- Small screwdriver, big screwdriver
- Reamer, punch
- Key ring, tweezers, toothpick
- Scissors, multi-purpose hook
- Wood saw, fish scaler
- Hook disgorger, ruler
- Nail file, nail cleaner
- Metal file, metal saw
- Fine screwdriver, chisel/scraper
- Phillips screwdriver
- Magnifying glass, straight pen
- Pressurized ball point pen
- Mini screwdriver, sewing eye
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 global brand name Victorinox, a combining of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox gives rise to watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The original product 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 for versatility.
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86 of 87 people found the following review helpful.
 More utile then you may imagine
By Jose Sanchez
The Victorinox Swiss Champ Plus is a very well designed multi-tool. The more you carry it, the more it will endear itself to you by proving it's worth in the field as well as in the workplace or at home. At initial glimpse galore of the tools may seem superfluous, but in the long run you may very well use numerous of these tools even though you in the first place never imagined yourself being in a position that requires them. Fit and finish are primary rate, as is always the case with Victorinox products. It amazes me that Victorinox is competent to offer this tool at such a fantastic price while still formulating in Switzerland.
This tool is fundamentally the same as the Victorinox Swiss Champ, minus the pliers. Losing the pliers gives you a tool with a substantially littler profile which is hence more pocketable, and as such I consider this more of a trade-off then a negative. If you plan to carry in a toolbox or glove compartment, you might very well choose the regular 'Victorinox Champ', while the 'Champ Plus' will be better suitable to people who prefer to carry a tool on their person at all times.
Speaking of weight and size, this is at the very limit of what I would consider pocketable. It *will* fit in your pocket, but the weight may bother you depending on the type of slacks you wear. For dressy trousers in queer there may be a great deal of concern, less so with jeans or more casual trousers such as Dockers. A belt sheath is another method of carry that may alleviate worries of the tool sentiment too heavy in your pocket, but of course the trade off is a belt sheath is a bit of an eye sore in business or dress environments. Overall the size and weight is still littler then a Leatherman Wave or other similar plier based multi-tools, so it is unquestionably little sufficient to carry on you if you are so inclined to do so.
Recommended Highly:
Every guy must have one of these on his person or close by, and you *will* be the hero and 'save the day' numerous times in your life as the months and years roll by. Take it with you to work, take it with you on dates, take it camping, take it everyplace you go (except the airport, unfortunately). Ounce for ounce, the Victorinox Champ Plus packs a big punch. The Victorinox Champ Plus may very well become your best friend. Just give it a chance and carry it on you for 30 days, and you might wonder how you ever got along without one.
Pros:
-Value for the money
-Fit and Finish
-Encourages ingenuity and problem solving
-Useful and some potpourri of tools in a little package
-Workplace/people friendly (not as likely any individual will accuse you of carrying a weapon versus a consecrated knife)
-Lifetime Warranty
Cons
-Size and weight are at the upper limit of what I consider comfortable 'pocket size'
-No one hand opening or locking blades
-No included belt sheath for those who prefer that over keychain or pocket carry
*Other multi-tool and Swiss Army Knife recommendations that you will have to consider:
Victorinox Farmer (if you prefer a more spartan approach)
Victonrinox Executive (very slim and lightweight)
Victorinox Explorer plus (good compromise amongst size and versatility)
Victorinox Compact plus (one layer littler then the Explorer, but with similar tool selection)
Victornix Manager (for keychain carry)
Leatherman Charge TTi (if you need pliers, one hand opening and/or locking blades) 107 of 110 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome Knife/Tool
By Derrik Mantel
I actually like all the features of this Swiss Army Knife. It was lowcost and actually has a lot of utile tools. Some tools not noted above packed into this knife include:
Needle (near the corkscrew)
Micro Small Screwdriver within the corkscrew
metal saw
wood saw
These things come in genuinely handy in the tackle box or glove compartment in the car. They likewise genuinely work well hiking/backpacking/camping or unpacking or whenever a quicktool is needed.
A great knife at a outstanding value with a great warranty. 62 of 64 people found the following review helpful.
Great for the botanist/biologist as well as the handyperson
By Jane Healy
I like this peculiar Swiss army knife because it has a bit more than the standard knife. As a botanist and biology teacher, the hand lens has been used numerous a time to thoroughly question detail on a moss or beetle. The saw is outstanding for camping, as well as gathering specimens. Additionally, you have all the basic handy gimmicks you need on a knife: screwdrivers, scissors, nail file, tweezers, etc, as well as your basic, necessary knife blade. I've had one of these for over 25 years, and have applied it on five continents and for a hundred picnics. My only complaint is that as a lefty, food/muck may get lodged in the grooves of the handle when you use the blade (e.g. cheese, bread crumbs, etc). I use the toothpick to clean it up, but a hassle nonetheless. See all 345 client reviews... |
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