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In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory in the little village of Ibach, Switzerland. In 1897, he crafted the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife. Since that time, the Elsener family has continued to craft tools in the Victorinox tradition of in talent design, durability, and quality. This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of introductory class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime versus defects in material and workmanship. REMEMBER, If it doesn't say Victorinox, it's not the Original Swiss Army Knife.

From the widely known and esteemed company that produced the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Super Tinker, a finish set of tools for campers, hikers, boy scouts, and just with regards to everyone else. Measuring 3-1/2 inches long, the Super Tinker is stylishly cased in a timeless red housing with the intimate Victorinox logo on the side. More importantly, the unit holds more than a dozen stainless-steel and plastic tools suitable for just regarding any occasion. The usual tools include a huge blade, a little blade, a may opener with a little screwdriver, a bottle opener with a huge screwdriver and wire stripper, and a little set of scissors. And that's just the beginning, as the Super Tinker likewise offers a reamer with a sewing eye, a Phillips screwdriver, a hook, a toothpick, tweezers, and a key ring. In short, there's no better accessory for camping, hunting, and fishing trips, along with popular around-the-house tasks.

As with all Victorinox items, the Super Tinker is made to exacting standards, with dozens of person parts and hundreds of 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. Outfitted with a plastic housing, the Super Tinker carries a lifetime warranty.

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 develops watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The firstborn 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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74 of 76 humans found the following review helpful.
Great knife.
By Dustin Woehl
I've purchased various Victorinox Swiss Army Knives and this one is by far my favorite. I've had it for over ten years and it is still going strong. My one complaint in frequent with buying pocket knives is that you always end up with at least one tool that you don't need and at least one tool that you wish you had. This knife has 3 tools in it is back, 2 of which I never actually use. One of those is the hook thing. I think you may use it to hook on to a piece of wire that is wrapped around something heavy then you use the rest of the knife as a handle. Haven't had the chance yet. The other is the sharp thing with the eyelet. Has something to do with being competent to work with leather, I think. Haven't had the opportunity. The other tools all come in very handy altho I wish the phillips screwdriver was more conveniently located. Use caution if you need to try to get much torque using the screwdrivers--because they don't lock, they may close on your fingers if you are not careful. And the tool I wish it had . . . the saw. One of my former swiss army knives had the saw blade, which worked fabulously well at cutting little pieces of wood and that sort of thing. In general, cannot complain at all regarding the quality of the knife; the blades open and close with no problems or difficulties and the knife has served me well for a decade.

24 of 24 humans found the following review helpful.
My bestloved Swiss Army Knife
By Arthur F. Shunk
I have had a Super Tinker for 15 years or so and it is great. The scissers are far superior to those on Wenger knives(which work off the mainspring rather than a discerned leaf spring) and are the tool I use most. I have only had to replace the spring once over the course of those years and much use. The spring is less than two bucks at a Remington store.

I likewise like this model because the corkscrew is substituted with a much more utile Phillips head screwdriver. The knife has a collection of utile tools and a reasonable weight. Some of the knives become too cumbersome when they have feature after feature.

My old Super Tinker does not have the carrying hook. The toothpick and tweezers are also long gone. I am buying a new, shiny one for myself and a couple for gifts since this price is regarding a third less than I paid all those years ago.

27 of 28 persons found the following review helpful.
Don't leave home without it!
By C. CZARNECKI
I've had this knife for over a year, and I don't know what I did without it. I started carrying this with me everyplace I went, and it's helped me out more times than I may remember. I never realized just how helpful a Swiss Army knife could be until I got this. Need something cut here, need to loosen or tighten a screw there, tweeze a splinter out of my hand, you name it.
I've purchased one for my dad, and, even though reluctant at first, he feels the same way I do now.
This is a definitive no-brainer of a purchase, as far as I'm concerned. I'm only sorry that I can't give it more than 5 stars.

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