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Swiss Champ Xavt In 1897, when Karl Elsener invented the Victorinox, Original Swiss Army Knife, he could never have guessed how it would become a global icon for function and durability, and the symbol for Swiss ingenuity. This distinctive ingenuity - which has inspired all of Victorinox Swiss Army productions - comes from a dedication to listening, hearing and evolving designs to reflect the multi-faceted lives and values of our consumers. The SwissChamp pocket knife is the uttermost in functionality and utility. Incredible that this product features 80 functions and may genuinely fit into a pocket. The SwissChamp may do it. The extreme in Swiss Army Knives, the Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp XAVT is big and in charge with 80 necessary functions packed into one tool. In addition to various knives, scissors, screwdrivers you suppose from a Swiss Army knife, the SwissChamp XAVT likewise includes a digital clock, altimeter, barometer, and thermometer. It's finished by a translucent red grip. Everything you need from one Swiss Army knife. The SwissChamp XAVT includes the following tools: Large blade Small blade Corkscrew Can opener with -small screwdriver 3 mm Bottle opener with -large screwdriver 6 mm -wire stripper Reamer Key ring Tweezers Toothpick Scissors Multi-purpose hook (also parcel carrier) Wood saw Fishscaler with -hook disgorger -ruler (cm & inches) Nail file with -metal file -nail cleaner -metal saw Fine screwdriver 2 mm Chisel Pliers with -wire cutters -wire crimping tool Phillips screwdriver Magnifying Glass Ball point pen -also to set DIP-Switches Pin Mini-screwdriver Sewing eye Wrench with -5mm female Hex drive for D-SUB connectors -4mm female Hex drive for the bits -Bit Phillips 0 (Pozidrive) -Bit Phillips 1 (Pozidrive) -Bit Slotted 4 mm -Bit Phillips 2 -Bit Hex 4 mm -Bit Torx 8 -Bit Torx 10 -Bit Torx 15 Large blade LED light, white Multi-purpose hook with nailfile Reamer Pruning blade Electrician's blade with wire scraper -wire scraper Pharmaceutical spatula Combination tool with cap lifter -can opener -screwdriver -wire stripper Watch opener Fine screwdriver 2 mm Digital clock Altimeter Barometer Alarm Countdown Timer Thermometer Manufacturer's Warranty Lifetime warranty versus defects 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 started out what would become the global brand name Victorinox, a combining of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox formulates 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.

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53 of 56 humans found the following review helpful.
Really Big Really Great
By Steven H. Dymond
Well lucky me, I received one for Christmas-early. I am a Swiss Army enthusiast, but candidly when I heard with regards to this knife, I too thought "interesting but absurd". Its one of those things that you see in a catalog, and determine how less costly things may fit the bill, ie a discerned LED flashlight, pocket knife, and wrist watch-without the bulk and for less $$$. Like galore things too, once in hand there is an totally new understanding.

When I opened the box, I just held smiling and chuckling. It has everything SAK offers for this size (91 MM) knife. Sometimes 2, such as the old hook without file and the new version with file. It has a watch opening blade-very thin to pry watch backs.It has the new and old version of the bottle openers. I could go on, obviously.

Of peculiar fascination is the clock, timer, temp, barometer. I have watches that do this stuff, but not as well. Amazingly cool for ONE button operation. BTW, true to SAK-they do not directly mention it anyplace in thier sometime cryptic pictograph instructions (or I was too obtuse to get it but for the "NoLi" message), but the display is lighted-simply hold down the button for a couple of seconds and the digits light gently, in color, not merely the screen-well done.

As reviewer MOM cited -its big-but rather useable. It would fill the backpocket of my Levis. As another noted, it is with regards to the width of my medium sized palm. I CAN grasp it and use it, but admittedly a bit more cumbersome than slimmer models indeed. Granted the sheer width is not optimal. But make no fault it is still VERY useable, not similar to the Wenger "foot long" version. Also as noted, the scales are unique-clear red but pebbled in finish, closer to the nylon scales on the more prominent lockback 111 mm models-never seen anything like them-and in this regard i in truth like them for thier uniqueness.

While highpriced as SAKs go, it is in truth a decent value-a knife with the clock and LED light alone is closely half the price of this one. Truly a portable tool chest of sorts.

Its unique, functional, and FUN for persons who love Swiss Army knives. FUN-how oftentimes do you get to say that anymore when it comes to things you have come to know?

22 of 23 humans found the following review helpful.
Somewhat useable in spite of the size
By R. Xadian
After reading the other reviews, I expected that this thing would be too fat to use. I was enjoyably amazed that it's still more or less functional, if not exceedingly handy to have around. I would not suggest attempting to use it for anything you would have to press hard on though. It's too fat to have a solid sufficient grip to keep you from slipping and cutting yourself to ribbons for heavy responsibility work. On the other hand, for light stuff it's great (opening packages, cans, bottles, etc). Someone who is good with their hands won't have a problem finding a thousand household uses for it. It's likewise very good for little electronics, even though turning it in a circle to remove screws is like attempting to turn a tire iron inside a shoebox. If you don't have the right tools on hand, it may be applied for just when it comes to anything in a pinch. For functionality and ease of use, the plain old Swisschamp is a far better choice, but if you like having a multi-tool with each tool known to mankind, then you'll still love this knife. As with all Victorinox products, it's exceedingly well made and beautiful.
NOTE: I'm sure it's been corrected, but when I ordered this item from Amazon, they sent me a Swisschamp XLT and charged me for an XAVT. I don't think it was their fault though, because even altho it was an XLT, it said XAVT on the box. Probably a mixup at the factory, but make sure you get the giant XAVT and don't remunerate a hundred dollars extra for the faulty knife.

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful.
Fantastic, High Quality Knife - Huge, But Still Pocketable
By Orion
I purchased this XAVT knife from Amazon and received it just this week. I had antecedently owned the XLT and people always commented on the size of that knife, but the XAVT blows it away.

Just before I opened the box, I wondered whether it would in truth be that much larger than the XLT. Well, I wasn't disappointed. In fact, it put a smile on my face. The XAVT is perfectly HUGE. The XLT is just over 1-1/2" in width, while the XAVT is 2-1/2" wide. It has each tool you could ever imagine needing, and more you probably wouldn't consider. Be prepared for others commenting on this thing when you remove it from your pocket. This knife is insane - and I mean that in the best possible way.

It also has a very nice LCD displaying the time and all manner of other functions. The alarm may not be loud, but it isn't disappointing, either - it's utterly adequate for the purpose (comparable to what you might listen from a digital watch). And the display - most notably, the digits and symbols - will light up in a in truth nice blue when the button on the side of the knife is pushed and held for a couple of seconds.

Which leads me to the next thing: Victorinox did a nice occupation with that button on the side of the knife which operates the functions shown on the LCD display. The button is in truth in the shape and color of the Victorinox symbol and is integrated so nicely into the side of the knife, that I didn't even recognize it was a button to begin with. I came across it only by without advance planning placing pressure on it. It was a very originative touch and Victorinox did a outstanding job.

The knife is rather weighty, and very solid, and arrived in perfective condition from Amazon, so I have no complaints. The box it arrived in was damaged, but the knife was fine. And I wouldn't be concerned too much with regards to the box - it's not a nice leather-type box; rather, the box is cheap and in all probability something I'd throw away, anyway, so no real loss there.

The red sides of the knife are somewhat textured - dissimilar from the smooth finish found on the XLT. But it was just fine, because I genuinely prefer the textured finish. Prior to receiving it, I wasn't sure if I'd like it - I thought perhaps the textured sides of the XAVT wouldn't look good or feel good in my hand, but I was enjoyably surprised. The texture is a very fine grain and in truth allows for more of a "tooth" or grip when keeping it, which is preferable - to me, anyway - and becomes more indispensable peculiarly when taking into contemplation the size of the knife. Not to mention, the texture will hide any hairline scratches and wear better.

The knife has an LED light, as well. It's astoundingly bright for a little LED, and the button on the light is easy to operate and clicks on and off, so no uninterrupted pressure is required to use it. The light is likewise in a outstanding location, nested amid the other tools, so when keeping the knife, it's very comfortable and natural to turn the light on and off with a flick of the thumb.

Victorinox expended time paying attention to the details here, because I speedily found out that the little tiny screwdriver that's stored in the corkscrew (and removable, by the way) will genuinely serve to open up the battery compartment affiliated with the LCD display, as well as the battery compartment for the LED light. Again, nice touch. And it makes altering batteries a snap.

I don't genuinely recognise what else I may say in regards to the knife, other than all the tools are of high quality. They're solid and will see a lot of use from me.

Some humans complain that the knife is too big to use or carry in a pocket. I say, "Nonsense!". I realize each one is different, but for me, this knife is exceedingly practical from a usability standpoint, and I carry it in my pocket each day and will proceed to do so.

The only thing I can't rather figure out with regards to the knife - and this has more to do with Victorinox's motivations for what tools they chose to integrate - is why, on the undersurface of the knife, they have two hook tools of the same shape and size right next to each other, and two little flathead screwdrivers of the same shape and size right next to each other. What's the aim of having two of the precise same tool in prompt proximity of each other, in the same knife? And then to do it twice (once with the hooks, and again with the screwdrivers)? Makes no sense to me, unless there's a aim behind it that I'm incognizant of, and in which Victorinox failed to reveal. I believe they could've (and should've) capitalized there and integrated two different, further and added tools by making one of the hooks and one of the flathead screwdrivers on the undersurface of the knife, each something else. But again, perhaps it's not plainly an oversight. Maybe there is without doubt a reason for their decision in designing it that way...

...Maybe the two flathead screwdrivers side by side (which are half an inch or so apart) when being employed together, serve as a divot repair tool on the golf course; and perhaps the two hooks side by side (which are also half an inch or so isolated from one another) when being applied together, either double your load carrying capacity or merely offer more stability in carrying a bag or pulling on something. Who knows? Just an idea.

So besides that minor (but understandable) quibble, is there anything I would alter or add to the XAVT? In short, yes, there is:

- DESIRED IMPROVEMENTS:

1.) I'd make all the tools veritably lockable. In other words, when they open up, they will have to all lock in place, and then have a discerned release mechanism of a good deal of sort (not just pressure on the tool itself) in order to close them. This would make the knife much safer to use (it's not dangerous, per se, in it is current state, but there is a risk, in particular when using the blades, and locking tools would make the knife even more stable and secure).

2.) I would also like to see a three-position, ratcheting feature (clockwise, counter-clockwise, and locked) on the screwdrivers that receive the changeable bits.

3.) I'd like to see them make the integrated (and removable) tweezers more prominent overall and diamond coated so they have a heap of real grip. (For the time being, possibly I may file the inside surfaces of the tweezers a bit, so they're not so smooth and will grip onto things better).

4.) I'd like to see a higher quality, harder, less flexible plastic used for the toothpick.

5.) And I'd like to see an integrated compass of a great deal of sort. It wouldn't have to be digital inevitably - even analog (and perhaps that would be better). But little and integrated into one of the sides.

Would adding these four features/changes increase the complexity, length, weight, and price of the knife, slightly? Yes, it would. But I don't care. Anyone who is prepared to recompense this much for this knife and carry it around in their pocket will find value in locking tools, ratcheting drivers, and a better set of tweezers and toothpick; and won't care regarding a few more millimeters of length, a few more ounces of weight, and a few more bucks. It all would make the knife even better.

6.) If I were Victorinox, I would likewise make a in truth nice black leather pouch for the XAVT. They have one for the XLT, but not the XAVT. And they shouldn't make a good deal of cheap, junky, leather pouch, but a genuinely nice one with a snap of galore sort (NO Velcro!). Something worthy of a $250 knife and their flagship multi-tool.

7.) I'd likewise like to see this knife come with the choice of blue for the side color (as they offer on a few of their other knives), not just the general Victorinox red, while keeping the same texture on this XAVT.

There are other little additions I'm sure I could think of that would be nice to see integrated into the XAVT (e.g.: a removable blade sharpener; and/or a removable Swedish FireSteel (for building fires)).

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- CONCLUSION:

So there you have it. I'm pretty good at looking at merchandise and seeing where and how improvements could be made, and not one thing is perfect, so I many times have suggestions. But apart from the desired improvements I listed above, this knife is a marvel in so a lot of ways. It's feature-rich, uses high quality materials, has great construction and solidity, and looks and feels great. I couldn't imagine a better, more flexible knife or all-around multi-tool for any individual who loves to camp, hike, hunt, fish, pursue hobbies, or make repairs. The XAVT would even come in handy for a soldier, come to think of it. Quite frankly, I think just in regards to anybody would gain from this do-it-all knife!

It's expensive; but to me, worth each penny. And since I've had long-term experience with my Swisschamp XLT, I have no reason to believe that the XAVT won't hold up just as well and serve me long term. I'm very happy with this knife.

Highly recommended.

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