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Swiss Pocket Knife

Classic / Red Swiss Army knife

ReviewFrom the famous company that developed the Swiss Army knife a century ago comes this classic version of the pocket knife. It holds six tools that put life in order again when they're needed. Measuring just 2-1/4 inches long--less than a pack of gum--and sheathed in red plastic, the Classic pocket knife is a toolbox and manicure kit little sufficient to fit into a pocket. (It likewise comes with a key ring.) Stainless-steel tools contained inside are a knife blade, scissors, a nail file with a screwdriver tip, a removable plastic toothpick, and removable tweezers. --Fred Brack

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44 of 44 persons found the following review helpful.
I Would Feel Unprepared For My Day Without It!
By D. Reinstein
For a heap of years now, I have carried one of these little Swiss Army knives on each of my two key rings - one for work and one for home. Barely a day goes by when I do not take one of them out of my pocket to use once or twice - to speedily file down a broken nail, to tweeze out a little splinter, to cut open a little item with the scissor of something more spectacular by cutting the wrapping tape with the knife blade - the toothpick is employed daily! I cannot imagine being without one. Of course, I own more spectacular and more multi-purpose knives, but when it comes to carrying something this handy on a key chain or ring, you just can't beat them!

83 of 88 persons found the following review helpful.
Classic Indeed
By C. T. Mikesell
After 14 years of service my Victorinox mini-Swiss Army Knife (SAK) has ultimately begun to show it is age: the toothpick went missing, the enamel casing cracked, the insignia fell off. So I've purchased another (the primary sits in a drawer, it is knife blade as sharp as ever, the screwdriver still utterly utile, the scissors are gummed up but could probably be cleaned out with galore rubbing alcohol).

For skillfulness and simplicity it's hard to beat this item. Sure there are SAKs with more blades and tools, but the simple knife/screwdriver/scissors combining is going to meet the vast majority of your needs (ok, it doesn't have a bottle opener: use a door strike plate, MacGyver). The toothpick is so-so, but I can't count the number of times I've necessitated to tweeze something and employed the SAK tweezers when I couldn't find the bathroom set. The key fob, while not the most stimulating of features, does provide a commodious way to carry the SAK around with you.

This item is sure to please. I love mine. You'll love yours. Buy one for someone else - they'll love theirs.

38 of 41 people found the following review helpful.
The classic still a sentimental and utile favorite
By Joanna Daneman
I have been a gatherer of pocket knives since I was a kid and I'm always doing something around the house, requiring to file a nail, tweeze a splinter, cut off numerous twine or open a letter. I purchased one of these years and years ago in the train station at Zurich with my leftover alter and I have it to this day...

The knife takes a bit of sharpening--the type of steel employed is immune to rust and holds it is shine, but it likewise makes it a bit more difficult to hold an edge. Nonetheless, with a good sharpening stone and a great deal of care, you may make a fine edge utile for opening letters, cutting twine or cutting open a box.

This version holds six tools, including the knife blade, scissors, nail file with screwdriver on the end, plastic toothpick, tweezers and lanyard/key ring attachment. If you attach a string to the ring, you may use the pocketknife as a makeshift plumb bob.

This is a little knife, just 2-1/4 inches long, so it fits flat in a pocket or purse. I personally like to have a corkscrew and Philips screwdriver as well, but that is on a larger model that doesn't fit so well in the back pocket of your trousers. Since this is so small, don't forget to remove it from your pants pocket before you head to the airport, as passengers are no longer permitted to board with such items.

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