The Best Victorinox Swiss Army Knives: Top 10 of All-Time 

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The Swiss army knife was the first real thing my oldest son saved his money for. It was the knife with like 40 tools on it. Pretty much worthless but he want it so bad. He was about 7 and he saved and saved and was able to buy it. I was very proud of him for for that I think it was the Swiss army knife that made him realize if you want something you have to work for it. It turned out to be a life lesson for him. Thanks for reminding me of that memory.

0:51 Pioneer / 1:55 Pioneer X 2:11 Farmer 2:48 Classic SD 3:41 Midnight Mini Champ 4:14 Tinker 5:04 Spartan 5:39 Compact 7:11 EvoGrip S18 8:06 Cadet 8:52 One-Hand Trekker

wish they could be customised: choose your set of tools.

This guy is a fantastic speaker and spokesman. My favorite one is the Pioneer X.

I had the super tinker for years. Absolutely loved it. Still have it as a reserve today. But last year I upgraded to the strait blade one handed trekker and it's an absolute beast! I'm an avid outdoorsman, Hunter, Fisher and survivalist and it has held up exceedingly well to every task I've ever put it up to!

In the early 70's, I bought the red version of what later became the Pioneer. After almost 50 years, it is shiny aluminum with a red checkerboard. Great knife!

My personal favorite for the price is the field master. I use it for working on the farm and I can’t tell you how helpful it has been. The saw is fantastic for cutting thick twine and small branches and the scissors are strong enough to cut thin electric fence wires.

I always have a Classic SD on my key chain. Carried the Tinker for YEARS, that I replaced with the one hand Trekker. Never leave home without.

The farmer is my favourite. I love the outdoors and it is what I pack for the outdoors. It fits in my pocket easily for EDC use too and so it is with me everyday for the last 4 years.

I, my Mom and my Sister bought Victorinox Swiss Army Knives CyberTool for Christmas in 2019. The multiple screw heads it comes with is so handy in this day and age.

This guy is the absolute best spokesman I have seen. Perfect voice and comfortable style that puts you at ease and makes you feel like a friend. I have a few Pioneer Xs

I have carried a Swiss Champ for 44 years and have about 20 other models in my collection every jacket and coat has one in a pocket so I never leave home without at least a 3 layer blade in my pocket. I have never had one let me down and when I did drop one once it was so easy to send it back to get the scales replaced the customer service is wonderful. That was a great Vid just as I expect from someone who is talking about great knives..

03 Aug 2019 - Thank you! You gave very clear detailed descriptions of each knife. You are a prepared fantastic speaker.

Well done, David! Steve Jennings here. Concise, clear, professional presentation. I carried a Tinker from 1969 until just a few years ago, when I discovered the Hiker which is the Tinker with an added saw blade. I carry a Farmer when I head to the woods.

Thanks. Excellent overview. I've carried Victorinox Swiss Army knives for 40 years and it is cool to see the variety that is out there.

Used the corkscrew to start a VW bug with a broken off key in the lock cylinder. Just screwed it in until turned and started. Girl power

Been collecting Victorinox for years. Love the old Champions

Excellent video, congratulations. My favorite one is the “Bantam” because it is really thin, very easy to carry it into the pocket. It has the multifunctional tool and the blade. Perfect to carry when you go to a BBQ with friends, possible to cut meat and open beers...

I love the tinker have one with me for over 25 years, it has never let me down, always there to save the day

As much I like knives, I like your presentation. Thank you for clear and detailed job done.

My favorite Swiss Army knife is the Explorer, because of the magnifying glass that us old folks need on a regular basis.

It's hard to pick one favorite since there is one model for every occasion, so I'll go with a sentimental reason. The Swiss Champ that my father gave me in 1988.

2:53 classic SD has been my fav. to save your time 0:53 pioneer 1:56 pioneer X 2:12 farmer 3:43 mini champ 4:15 thinker 5:05 spartan 5:42 compact 7:15 evogrip s18 8:06 cadet

I’ve still got my camper from when I was on holiday with mam n dad in Switzerland. We drove from England to tour Europe in 1980. 43 year old now & never faulted. Still got the tweezers & toothpick. Love them. 👍🏆

My favorite is the Victorinox Camper, (which hits all of my tool sweet spots, with the knot-opening, screwdrive-holding, pin-retaining corkscrew.) That said I usually leave it in my briefcase and carry a classic Red Spartan in my pocket. The Pioneer may be the descendant of the first military contract, but the Spartan is the modern version of the original Officer's Knife that soldiers brought home from the World Wars. It made Victorinox knives desirable and famous outside of Switzerland!

I have a huge 7 layer Champion but my favorite is my Climber I bought in southern Switzerland in 1981!

When I was younger my dad bought me a spartan and I loved it had it in my pocket always. I was working on a farm feel in the hay loft and it was lost.

I’ve carried my Tinker almost every day for 30 years. Still razor sharp with an occasional hone, and still has the original toothpick and tweezers. My Boker Kalashnikovs do most of my day to day utility work, but my Tinker gets used a lot also, especially the Phillips head screwdriver. Never leave home without both knives.

Great review. I've been using swiss army knives for many years. For my purposes (construction work and camping as well as every day carry) I've found that nothing beats the Huntsman.

My favorite Victorinox is The Camper, small and compact size.

I am of Swiss heritage so I especially love my little Swiss Army Knife. I have had different versions of it thru the years. The toothpick is very useful, The knife and scissors are great for arts and crafts and the little tweezers and nailfile are awesome for grooming.

My favorite one is the free one that I will carry every day! Seriously though I have what I believe to be the tinker but with the bail instead of the key ring, dated it to be from sometime in the early 60’s! Has all the tools I need and still looks good enough to pass as a recent purchase! Thanks for the video!

I used to love the tinker. The last few years my favorite has been the huntsman. My next one will be a one hand trekker

My Grandpa's fisherman knife is my favorite. Because it belonged to one of my heroes.

I love Victorinox kit! At the moment I have the Forester model, ideal for my photography and camping trips. A superb tool from the best in the business!

The Tinker is my favorite. Great second blade for whittling.

The Trekker is my favorite. Perfect features for what I’m looking for. Also, extremely well done video! Your script is interesting, concise, and has good variety of descriptors. So many knife videos are repetitive and poorly scripted. Well done! Great delivery too!

I grew up with Victorinox Swiss Army Knives. Had a lot of the models but the one I stuck with is the Alox Pioneer X. And super cool that you featured it. At present I own the Green and Blue Alox Pioneer X. That exclusive Red Alox will be a great addition to my Pioneer X collection.

Hello! Many thanks for posting such an interesting video! My favorites URBAN EDC Victorinox Knives are: 1. Delemont EvoGrip 14 It has all the tools I need and like to carry. It’s downside is that the Evo scales make it a thick pocket knife 2. Sportsman X I modified a regular Sportsman adding a 3rd layer with 84 mm scissors. Beautiful knife and incredibly practical as an EDC 3. COMPACT Probably the best standard EDC for urban use! As I carry my knife vertical by my side with a pocket clip, the 91 mm Compact is a bit long 4. SMALL COMPACT Again, I modified a 84 mm WAITER by adding a second layer with 84 mm scissors. The result is THE BEST URBAN EDC I have! It is the one I use the most. 5. CADET ALOX As you mention in your video, it is a perfect gentleman knife to use with my suit. I insist, these are my personal choices for Urban EDC and that have the tools I most often use. Take care GREETINGS FROM GUATEMALA!

I'd be tempted to pick the Tinker. It has every tool I'd ever need and it was my first SAK, but the everyday use simplicity of the Classic makes it my pick.

I'm really liking the Compact. This my first real look at Swiss Army Knives so it may change as I keep looking.

Had my Huntsman 7 years. Scales are a bit battered and scratched but the blades sharpens quickly and everything os so useful. Definitely worth what they cost and more. It’s one of my favourite posessions.

The one handed trekker with the smooth blade is my favorite because it replaces my need for a basic folder or it can compliment a folder. It doesn’t look scary if I use it in crowds. Thank you.

My favorite is the one I've been using for a few years: Evogrip s18. Super useful!

My favorite Swiss Army knife would be the Tinker and a very close second would be the Super Tinker.

I have many, both victorinox & Wenger. They are all first rate. Been carrying one for 50 years. Great vid👍!!

We had a pioneer version as standard knife in the army in the 80’s. I still have it

Currently my favorite is the Explorer. It has such a wide range of tools in a fairly compact package, including the inline phillips driver.

Love these knives. I've got 4 huntsman's, one I've had for about 30 yrs. Also have a couple Spartans, a Tinker, couple SDs, and a Cybertool M but the Huntsman is like an old friend.

Thank you for explaining each model and feature. I found this very helpful.

The Cadet is my favorite. The nail file is a great tool, not just for nails but also as a substitute marlinspike for undoing knots. A bottle opener is also never out of place. Finally, the blade on the Cadet is a good size for doing significant cutting while still small enough to make a compact tool to slip in your pocket.

I bought my SAK back in the mid 90's. I didn't remember what it was called so I went to the official website and it turned out to be a red Spartan (the Tourist has the same 12 functions but is a bit smaller). Obviously the pen dried up a long time ago but everything else still works as if it was new. Awesome tool.

The sak climber is my favorite!

Hi there from switzerland! Nice to see such a passion around those knifes. The farmer was the official army knife back in the days while i was doing my army service in 2001. man i loved that knife! Some cadets came to visit us from russia one day, all of them wanted to change stuff, of course all of them wished to get our army knifes. They offered me several badges but i wanted more :) so i got an old golden soviet belt buckle with the hammer and sickle on it. haha delicious memories. The farmer has been replaced since years, not sure how the new one is called exactly. Greetings to the world from switzerland!🤙

I bought an s18 back before Victorinox aquired Wenger. It was my first knife with more than 2 or 3 tools and I use it every day. I really couldn't be more happy with it

I personally love my 2 Champs (one red and the other translucent green), A translucent blue Cybertool, and a translucent red TSA approved with a flashdrive on it. The last two I use at work all the time as well as one of the champs.

Love the Pioneer Style. My daily carry is a 2017 Limited Edition Pioneer, plus I have an original Wenger Soldier knife which is a lot like the Pioneer. I also carry the Victorinox Rambler which compliments the alox Pioneer perfectly. The Pioneer X would be an awesome replacement to both, especially a red scaled version... nice work Knifecenter!

My husband uses one every day. When he worked as a plumber. Also now in the medical field. Thanks Victorinox.

I had a couple of Wenger hikers back when they were around (still have one but the back spring for the blade is weak), but now I carry the field master. It has all I need for day to day use. Love it.

The Explorer Model is IMO the most practical . It has enough features without being too big to carry in your pocket . I gave someone a Champion Model years ago before he left on a cruise to the British Isles . He used every tool on the knife during his trip including the saw and magnifying glass . I've given countless Classic Models as gifts to women and one time a woman I dated spotted an identical knife to the one I gave her on another woman friend's keychain ( Uh oh ! ) . My first Explorer Model served me for 28 years as a pry bar, paper weight, scraper, etcher, paint can opener, puller, hammer ( Don't try this at home, kids ! ) , measure and more . I also used it in its intended functions . I offered to make an ad for Victorinox but they turned me down because they don't normally use testimonial ads ??????? If I misplace my Swiss Army Knife, I lose all of my magical powers and turn back into a mere mortal .

Picked up the KnifeCenter exclusive red Farmer X and Bantam alox... absolutely love them and very happy that KnifeCenter offers them in the red!

My favorite would be the Pioneer X. Great selection of tools. The addition of the scissors makes it great for EDC.

The Cybertool 34, and similar models deserve being mentioned. They're one of the only models with a bit screwdriver and bit holders that hold double sided bits for a total of 8 tips plus the others you find on the other tools. They also include pliers, scissors, a pen, and more.

Been around Swiss Army Knives since I was a kid, however a 2018 knife model which is amazing is the Silver Hunter Pro Alox, which is the first Swiss Knife which is large, is a one handed opening and with a deep carry pocket clip. The quality is superb! I carry it everyday

Picked up 8 of the S18's as gifts for my groomsmen, and 1 for myself last year. Great knife and adding a edc hook allows comfortable upright carrying in the pocket.

In 1983 I bought a Wenger Swiss Army Knife that looks just like the Pioneer. It is still one of my favorite knives. Very durable.

My favorite is the nail clip. It is SO underrated and no one ever talks about it. I love mine and it comes in so handy every day.

Yes man!!! I also EDC the S18. It has all the features I need, even more. I love it! But mine is Wenger, not Victorinox. Edit: Now I EDC the Compact. I can't even compare it to the S18. It's way thinner but it has everything I need. The best SAK for EDC.

The Mini Champ is perfect. Fits in the pocket and always ready when needed.

Great presentation, excellent speaking speed and a great voice and great details on every knife! Saying hello from...yes...Switzerland. :-)

The huntsman is my personal choice

Favorite Swiss Army knife is the Equestrian close 2nd is the classic Sd

Ive had a Classic SD for a year or so and use it at least daily. The scissors are good for candy wrappers and tape. The file is good for corroded electrical plugs and long fingernails. The tweezers are good for picking up small dropped items without worrying about bacteria-laden dirt under my fingernails. The knife is handy when the scissors aren't sharp enough. The screwdriver is good for some weaker screws. I've never used the toothpick but Im looking forward to it. I also keep a 2" rechargable flashlight in my pocket. I am confident. I am prepared!

Good video, excellent presentation. I have carried a Swiss Army Knife for many years. Now I MUST have the Farmer!

huntsman is my favorite. i own about 6 of them. i have 3 different swisschamps, but i still like the huntsman.

such a profesional presentation👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

My late mother-in-law law gave me a fisherman Swiss Army knife for Xmas 1978, I still have & I carry where ever I go.

Victorinox knives have always been quality reliability and craftsmanship. I own several saks now for my bushcraft and camping adventures. My first was a swiss champ which is just a mind blowing tool, then i got the SD classic for the keychain, got a big tenger grip 79 for outdoors work and now my personal favorite is the handyman that replaced the swiss champ because it ditched some of the more lesser used tools and is easier to carry. Great video dude

The Alox Farmer! I take it with me everywhere.

I've carried a Swiss Tinker for 2 decades. Light to medium use. I sharpen the blades occasionally. Still in great shape! Cheers

My favorite Victorinox is the Farmer. The knife has the history going back to the soldier model, has more heavy duty construction, thicker blade, the best awl in the business and the cool factor with those Alox Scales is off the charts. In the outdoors it is a remarkably capable tool in a very small package. My first experience with Victorinox dates back to the 60's, with my father's red Victorinox purchased in the early 50's. I must have cut myself a hundred times growing up with that knife, but it sparked an interest and love of Victorinox products that continues to this day.

I really, really like the SwissChamp... Would've been nice to see it here Great list though! Im new to swiss army knives so when i start my collection I'll be sure to get something from here!

Great vid! Makes me feel less crazy to see a review by someone as crazy for blades as me,gotta get a red alox

I have the Ranger Wood 55... a great swiss army knife for bushcraft. I love the wood grips, and it's been very handy for my farm hand jobs.

My favorite is the Alox Pioneer , feels perfect in my hand with a good cutting grip, Thanks Knifecenter

My favorite knife is the Pioneer. Great video, by the way :) Just two small comments: 1. The Compact comes with a pin by default, but most people don't know that most of the 84 / 91 mm Cellidor knives come with scales that have the hole for the pin, it's just not included out of the box. But you can steal one from the sewing kit of your mom/wife etc. :) 2. Try to put the Compact's pen under the hook instead of the cork screw. It's much firmer.

I have a drawer full of swiss knives and you are like Satan tempting me to buy a new one !

I have several variations and carry my Swiss Champ everyday in its original dual compartment sheath with all the "essential survival components". My wife gave it to me for our wedding 28 years ago and it has been on my side ever since.

My current favorite is the Fieldmaster. I really hope I win that Knife Center exclusive Pioneer X :-)

I love My Victorinox. I have the "Officers" knife and a Tinker. If you don't have a Swiss Army/Victorinox knife, you should!

All good stuff. I especially appreciated the little snippet about mounting the ballpoint pen under the corkscrew. You might want to add a similar tidbit on the use of the wire stripper. It took me literally years to discover the intended way to strip the plastic coating from a wire, using the notch and main blade.

Hello David, a big thank you for sharing this very informative video. You always do a great job. I've had my Swiss Army knife for 26 years and I use it almost daily. All the best in you and your family.

My favourite is the super tinker and yes I would like a pioneer x.

The Fieldmaster model should be included in any best of list for SAKs.

Great video! I've got a few of these and enjoyed your description of them. Really like the Compact. I honestly didn't know it had a pin until you mentioned it.

Hey, nice video! Love the way you tell us about all the details. I have several s.a.k., but my favorite is Victorinox cadet. 😊 Keep up the great videos.. Cheers

The camper is one of my personal favourites shame it wasn’t here

You'd think that with so much utility he'd find a nail clipper That cadet is definitely my style!

I used the saw on my Camping model to cut a wooden wedge to plug a leak in ship when I was in the US Navy (1981-1985). I still have that knife.