Victorinox Fieldmaster | Swiss Army Knife | Field Review

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Krik of Black Owl Outdoors takes a look at the Fieldmaster Swiss Army Knife by the legendary company Victorinox. Perhaps you weren’t first introduced to the Swiss Army Knife by Angus MacGyver in the 1980’s hit television series “MacGyver”, but undoubtedly you have heard of them. The Fieldmaster comes with 10+ stainless steel tools to help you get the job done wherever you find yourself. While the Fieldmaster is slanted to more towards outdoor uses such as hiking, camping, bushcraft, fishing and general chores, Krik prefers it as an everyday carry regardless where he is headed. It has just enough tools to cover a wide base of activities, yet is small enough to carry everywhere you go and not be an inconvenience.
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List of Tools:
Philips Screwdriver
Flathead Screwdriver
Large Blade
Small Blade
Scissors
Multipurpose Hook
Reamer
Toothpick
Tweezers
Wood Saw
Key Ring
Can Opener
Bottle Opener
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@craiger2399 8 лет назад

If you open the Philips Screwdriver, you will see a tiny hole in the scale at the base of the tool. This is where you can store a straight pin or perhaps a small sewing needle.

@lukedupont6238 5 лет назад

I store a sewing needle with a bit of thread in mine, as you suggest =)

@jonser20cent68 4 года назад

I never noticed it before. Thanks!

@kellymccoy3038 3 года назад

I’ve been looking for an explanation for this forever!! Thanks, dude

@pasquale78 7 лет назад

So basically this is a Huntsman without the cork screw, but with a screw driver.

@sexybastard5824 4 года назад

American huntsman

@javiera8782 3 года назад

Yes and for some people it's perfect

@RandomnessChannelYT 3 месяца назад

yes. exactly this. and for me for example i use more the screw driver. so is amazing

@davidd.940 7 лет назад

I'm 11, and my Dad said hes going to get me this Victornox multi-purpose tool today or tomorrow.

@KandiKlover 7 лет назад

David D. So did you get it?

@joshuasantiago788 6 лет назад

David D. Did you get it?

@ciaociao5993 6 лет назад

Take one with the corckscrew, because when you will be 30 years old or so you will love to drink a good glass of wine during an outdoor treckkng or camping.

@p1o328 4 года назад

No please don’t drink you’ll raise a bad habit and probably some disease and go to hell

@zeidon4193 4 года назад

@@p1o328 umm I'm pretty sure Jesus stated to eat bread and drink wine every week to remember him. Soo yea go fuck youself it's in the Bible so I can drink if I want. You fucking kid

@rationalbushcraft 9 лет назад

My favorite SAK is the Fieldmaster. The saw is much more useful than most people think.

@NKG416 8 лет назад

Second most useful

@KandiKlover 7 лет назад

Saves me a lot of energy for sure.

@timmccabe503 8 лет назад

This is my favorite SAK.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

That's the one I have. I just really didn't need a corkscrew ;-)

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 лет назад

Survival On Purpose I have a model with a corkscrew. And in my younger days, I've definitely hauled a bottle of wine with me in the back country. Thanks for watching man.

@SurvivalOnPurpose 9 лет назад

Hah. In my younger days the wine I drank usually had a screw on cap ;-)

@skii_two 7 лет назад

Survival On Purpose lol same it just looks better without the corkscrew if you dont need it Getting one for my birthday May 4th

@jamesaritchie1 7 лет назад

Same when I was young. But I remember getting drunk enough to try opening it with a corkscrew, anyway.

@cogitaretoo 4 года назад

I once saw a funny cartoon labeled, "French army knife." Looked like a SAK, but was just 7 corkscrews.

@bradleybirminghamgmailcom 5 лет назад

Every single video you and Stony make are outstanding. Black Owl Outdoors is definitely my top 5 favorite youtube channels.

@yvranx 9 лет назад

For years I had a Victorinox Rambler on my key chain, *by far* the most useful EDC item I carried. Excellent quality, and just the right tools for my purposes. I recently switched it for a Minichamp just for the heck of it, but I mounted Rambler scales to keep both toothpick and tweezers.

@WildMedGuru1 9 лет назад

Hands down my fav sak of all time Perfect balance of tools I own 3 of these

@belkisrosario9951 2 года назад

Perfect video! I’m glad you took the time to show us what each tool can do 🥰Thank you!

@salty_terminal_civilian5374 4 года назад

Old video but this feels like I’m in the forest hanging out with you. Nice and relaxed. I swear I have to use the tweezers to get any of the tools out.

@McPocalypsus 9 лет назад

Nice review. I carry the SwissChamp every day without fail, in or out of the woods and regardless of what other tools I may or may not have. I absolutely love it!

@johnossendorf9979 2 года назад

I agree! I'v pocket carried my Swiss Champ nearly every day since March of 1985.

@chriscon8463 7 лет назад

I love this knife! For me, it's the perfect combination of functionality, size, & weight, both around the house & in the woods.

@Wingman115 9 лет назад

As always great video guys. Really enjoy the look of this knife.

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 лет назад

***** Thanks for watching buddy.

@BudgetBugout 9 лет назад

Wow I like this model! It's got a saw and an awl, scissors and 2 blades (and more)! I like it!

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 лет назад

BudgetBugout Yea it really is an awesome tool for around town and in the woods. Win win.

@thequeensconquerer316 9 лет назад

I like this knife a lot. This is for outdoor and indoor purposes. The best all-rounder. I might tell my mom to get this for me this Christmas. I can use this knife in a daily situation and in the wild. Perfect

@h00t76 9 лет назад

Great vid guys as always. SAK are such classics, I always have one with me out in the woods. I love the Trekker, with the one handed opening. Cheers dudes.

@zsd101 9 лет назад

Had the Fisherman's model. It was the first knife I bought after saving up all of my birthday and Christmas money that year. Bought it in 5th grade (1980), and used it until I got the SwissChamp about 3 years ago. I use it for EDC, and like the corkscrew mainly because it holds the little screwdriver very securely (great for tightening up sun-glasses). Best knives around for the money, IMO. Great review, and thanks for sharing.

@SCSlimBoiseID 7 лет назад

You're right about the SAK blades being sharp, and they stay that way through an amazing amount of wood carving and shaving, cutting, scraping, and other work. I like the Fieldmaster design - the saw blade looks like it means business for processing kindling and smaller branches for fuel. Nice demo.

@eds1994fatboy 8 лет назад

One thing he left out was the food can opener and behind the phillups that folds out...there is a hole for a straight pin

@redcardinal9741 2 года назад

Excellent review! Fieldmaster has just about everything you need for survival! You made a very attractive presentation! I like!

@Rick-ve5lx 3 года назад

The corkscrew is useful for loosening knots and holding the mini screwdriver accessory. Also the small screwdriver on the can opener can be used for Phillips. I have a Fieldmaster myself but would recommend a Huntsman.

@jamesaritchie1 7 лет назад

Great review. I love the sheath you made, but my belt is already full, and one reason I want a medium size SAK like the Fieldmaster is because I can carry it in my pocket without even noticing it's there.

@user-gz5vv6mp6s 7 лет назад

I EDC the Ranger (5 layers). It seems to be a family tradition. One grandfather carries a ranger, the other an old huntsman (4 layers). My kids will soon have a huntsman and fieldmaster as well. As always, thanks for making high quality videos.

@goncaloleite9306 7 лет назад

Kal El Wow what an excelent tradition! I love the ranger too and the fieldmaster as well! I hope your kids love them too!

@KandiKlover 7 лет назад

I had a Field master when I was 7. Lost it when I was 10 after moving, really miss it. It was a great multitool and sleek, I kept it in my pocket all the time.

@masterbetty3020 3 года назад

I just ordered one of these. It is in my opinion the most practical SA knife for the outdoors. Nice video! You got yourself a new sub ;)

@shcmoly 9 лет назад

Love the Victorinox saw!

@davidcarothers3311 5 лет назад

I have the Huntsman. A Useful Tool!! The end of the can opener is a mini screwdriver for both flathead and phillips heads...

@hermanalcaraz2113 8 лет назад

I carry a swiss champ as my edc. I've used almost every tool on it between work, camping, and whittling . great video.

@dantecampos3667 3 года назад

What means EDC?

@eds1994fatboy 6 лет назад

Now...one year later I have about 6 of these left....as this is my fave EDC.....I give them to family and friends....I bought a lot on Ebay .Since I collect SAK.....I find this is my main fave.I have many Swisschamps.....but that is so cumbersome to haul around

@jameslawrence1934 9 лет назад

Thanks for posting this! The Fieldmaster is my EDC, but unfortunately not many people know this model because of the popularity of the Huntsman. For me it has the perfect combination of tools for indoor and outdoor use.

@dantecampos3667 3 года назад

What means EDC ? I found it a lot in comments of this kind of videos.

@animalscars3799 2 года назад

@@dantecampos3667 edc = EVERY DAY CARRY

@SurvivalShowcase 9 лет назад

I had one similar to that a long time a go, my very first multi tool!

@matthewjeffres1289 7 лет назад

Hey Kirk! Great show and tell. I have the Tinker. I am liking this Fieldmaster you are showing even better. The tinker does me well. I use the main blade and the awl the most. Keep up the great videos!

@chriscon8463 7 лет назад

Matthew Jeffres - I love my Tinker Small; out of all my knives, it winds up in my pocket a lot. Great combo of size/weight vs. practical function.

@snowpuppy77 9 лет назад

Very good review. I just recently got a Victorinox Ranger Plus. I find that the extra tool that is a wood file, metal file, and hack saw adds very little weight and thickness for what you gain. And I like the cork screw since I have had one on my SAK for so many years. And it holds the eyeglasses screwdriver. The can opener works good as a Phillips. Mine also has a small ink pen in the scales. I have been a big SAK fan for a few decades and the Ranger IMCO is my an ideal belt carry SAK.

@mrMacGoover 2 года назад

It's a fantastic knife! I lost my swiss camper pocket knife and went to Canadian tire to buy another one, they didn't have the camper but I saw a field master which had a Phillips screw driver. I thought it was way more practical than a wine cork screw. After making sure it had the saw I bought it and is my favorite model thus far.

@wildone5295 5 лет назад

Swiss army Fieldmaster is the best!!! Perfect layout!! I bought 2

@harris-design 9 лет назад

Great video! I have a Deluxe Tinker that is more than 25 years old; and is still very tight. It's just like the Fieldmaster, but pliers instead of saw, and no parcel hook.

@scottnewman8851 3 года назад

great review. you have sold me on this model.

@Tom-wd5bs Год назад

Hello , Ive just ordered one of these direct from Victorinox , great review , I enjoyed it so much ive subbed.

@NeilTheKnifeGuy 9 лет назад

Victorinox are some of the best knives out there.

@kieronsavage7656 6 лет назад

Great Review... This is exactly the same knife as the Huntsman, except you get the Phillips head instead of the Huntsmans Cork Screw. The Phillips is handy, but I do like the Cork Screw because it houses the Mini Screw Driver which is also very handy, especially if you wear Glasses. The small flat screw driver on end of the Can Opener will fit most Phillips screws, although obviously not as good as a proper dedicated Phillips Screw Driver. So it swings and roundabouts really.

@ikaletralleg 7 лет назад

Awesome video. Saw it a year ago when it came out. Love you content. You should buy the Victorinox One Handed Trekker and do a review. I think you'd really like it.

@MariusQusnerius 9 лет назад

I have a Huntsman in matte burgundy color. The only difference is that the Huntsman has a corkscrew instead of the philips screwdriver (which I use to untie knots). Having used it for a few years in the city and in the woods, I think the Huntsman is the perfect medium sized SAK for both environments. That sheath is great!

@Dirkietje8 5 лет назад

I had the Huntsman when I was younger but I lost it some day. Now I just recently bought the Fieldmaster because I wanted the screwdriver over the corkscrew. Both are awesome tools and I like these models because theyre not too wide like some multi function tools tend to get if you go for too many tools.

@apmikalogran 5 лет назад

Dirk van de Kerkhof a compact with a saw would be the perfect I have a huntsman too

@hamstermunchies5558 3 года назад

Don't know if you've covered this in another video but the spine of the saw makes an excellent striker for a ferro rod

@Cornplanter 9 лет назад

I have a discontinued Woodsman for my EDC. It's just like the Fieldmaster except it has the corkscrew on the back. The phillips screwdriver is on the front along with a glass magnifying lens.

@SUFFICIENTSURVIVAL 9 лет назад

Swiss is a awesome company for what they make!!

@Rangersly 8 лет назад

Victorinox pocket knives/multi-tools are so reliable. My favorite Vcictorinox is the Explorer that looks a lot like this Fieldmaster. I prefer the Explorer because it has a magnifying lens (back-up fire starter). The Victorinox tweezers are my favorite to remove splinters.

@timsummers870 5 лет назад

Dude, the sheath you made is cool. I gave a Fieldmaster to my father in law and he carries it in a sheath similar to yours. I prefer to carry my Victorinox knives in the pocket though, with the exception of the Workchamp, which is bulkier. In the woods I'd rather carry all of them in a sheath, however.

@Deibodese 2 года назад

Thanks, man! I was never a fan of Swiss Army Knives until about a week ago, when a friend gifted me his antique Boy Scout knife made in the 50’s. I was surprised how little time passed before I found myself being disappointed I didn’t have the extra tools that it offers. When I showed it off to my dad, he showed me his first camping knife, which included the saw and scissors. I knew immediately that I needed a knife with those tools, because I’ve done professional gardening in the past and it would be perfect for pruning and trimming. The camp knife my dad owns includes a fork and spoon that fold around the outside of the handle as an additional hobo knife feature. It got me wondering if there are any multi tool knifes with a spade instead of a spoon. Have you ever seen or heard of something like that? Do you know anyone who could custom make one?

@name5949 2 года назад

Thanks for the commet yes this is a fantastic Swiss knife if you like the driver over the corkscrew this is the one ☝or maybe the champ 🏆😄👍

@jdkworld97 9 лет назад

I just discovered your channel and subscribed. What camera do you use? I really like the colors. And for editing?

@jamesaritchie1 7 лет назад

Two years later, you can get the Fieldmaster for $36, so it's an even better deal now. Any you can get a Hiker model that's exactly like it except it does have scissors or the hook, for $26. And A new MacGyver series is now on television.

@alexandradavis 4 года назад

I have the limited edition Wounded Warrior Project

@cycloneoutdoors7781 9 лет назад

Not sure if you've already done a video on this or not, but I've been eye-balling the Hiker model. It has tools that make it a decent outdoors tool, and I'd like to get your opinion on it.

@shazzzam79 9 лет назад

I think they should get rid of the toothpick for a small ferrocerium rod, cause I can carve a toothpick. I mean they could offer the toothpick aftermarket, for the desk jockeys. Good review, thanks.

@williamkennison8920 9 лет назад

A ferro rod wouldn't last nearly as long as the toothpick. I don't know about you but the toothpick and tweezers have served me well out in the bush for many years. Not just for sitting at a desk.

@shazzzam79 9 лет назад

I can honestly say I have never used the tooth pick. I would just carve one that would be considerably cleaner than the one in the knife. Now the tweezers I use constantly. A small ferro rod would like you say wear out... but the best survival knife is the knife you have on you at the time. I personally would like to be able to start fire with it.

@silicant5247 8 лет назад

+shazzzam79 the explorer has a magnifying glass thats great for fires

@jamesaritchie1 7 лет назад

I hate it when people say the best survival knife is the one you have on you at the time. Random knives do not appear in your pocket or on your belt by magic. The knife you have on you at the time is the knife you CHOOSE to have on you. If you go into the woods with a poor knife, you did a dumb thing and have no one but yourself t blame. It's also silly to go into the woods without a fire kit. That's a choice, too.

@PreparedWolf34 9 лет назад

Try placing a bungee type cord on key ring of knife, then loop cord over the bottom of your sheath. That should help retain it in place.

@lechuza222 8 лет назад

I love this knife

@MokuNui808 4 года назад

Would you ever consider taking a look at the EvoGrip S18? It's imo an upgraded version of the Fieldmaster

@TheNotoriousCheeto 6 лет назад

I am looking to by a Swiss Army Knife, and am currently trying to decided between the Fieldmaster and the Ranger. Thanks for the info.

@josh4467 6 лет назад

TheNotoriousCheeto field master I would say, bought mine for $45 on Ebay , and it's awesome !!

@jonathanhillegas2159 9 лет назад

I have a pocket knife very similar to that but it is cabelas brand (nearby outdoor retailer) it has mostly all the same features but also has a flashlight the blade folds very easily which has me worried about possibly cutting my finger. so I'm torn between getting a mini flashlight and using a normal folding knife or use this. any suggestions

@tecnotrog1 8 лет назад

I use the camper model same things except for the scissors and parcel hook.mine is in black .actually I have about 20 of different models. love my SAK'S

@RamGlez 9 лет назад

I love my Victorinox s18, nail file instead of a second blade and no hook plus a locking blade.

@penbusiness17 2 года назад

It is also related to the Huntsman SAK as the Huntsman replaces the phillips screwdriver with a corkscrew instead

@trailman20 2 года назад

For camping I take some Paracord tie an eye loop in it on both ends gather some LOGS and branches put the Paracord around it like a choker and then pull it behind me using the hook on the other eyelet at the end of the Paracord! Obviously try to pull as straight as ya can but I've pulled more than 140lbs of logs and branches ! No joke the Paracord fits perfectly in the hook

@cap10random 7 лет назад

how does the awl compare to the farmer? my favorite model is the camper because it is thinner and i can live without scissors since the knife blade can do almost everything scissors can and i find that whenever i actually need scissors, i'm always in a place that has them. i've considered trying the farmer, which is even thinner than the camper. i think i would miss the toothpick and tweezers though. it seems there is just no perfect sak. maybe because there are so many options...

@kbbjedi 9 лет назад

I find SAK's to be the most useful EDC knives. I agree I prefer the classic red scales too.

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 лет назад

kbbjedi Do you have any SAKs with different scales?

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 лет назад

kbbjedi Or I mean after market scales.

@crackers_are_great_with_am9572 7 лет назад

I have jelly blue scales.

@KandiKlover 7 лет назад

Black Owl Outdoors Where do you get these after market scales? Hook me up with some links plz.

@xXDemonFoxXx9 8 лет назад

how much knife is enough for hiking/backpacking? I live and go hiking in NYS and i carry a Victorinox Fieldmaster, i don't know if that is enough for it. I think lock back folding knives are illegal to carry (in NYS). I would get a fixed blade but i haven't found one i like.

@zhrv.v 6 лет назад

Is there some fieldmaster variation with nail file instead of small blade?

@bradleybirmingham6006 8 лет назад

At the beginning of the video you said "You can find it cheaper on the old interweb". The only other place I have ever heard it called the old interweb is from Richard Rawlings from Gas Monkey Garage on that show Fast & Loud on Discovery channel lol.

@zippy5081 Год назад

The Swiss Army Fieldmaster is my favourite Backpacking Knife with the absolute limit of weight to carry for the (usefulness) the tool offers. The Swiss Fieldmaster is great for outdoor and Urban tasks due to the Philips screwdriver and other screwdrivers and scissors, and mine has the pen and the pin included with having the Plus+ model ect. Not having the heavy pliers cuts weight and the tool is small and compact enough for the number of features and tools offers is superb. The Swiss army knives offer better pocket carry and backpacking usage because the knives are so compact and weight-friendly with been in pocket Knife design... The Swiss Army knives are the (original multitool) and stood the test of time as the original and the best... 👍👍👍 I love the Fieldmaster so much that I have purchased another Fieldmaster this time with the black scales and again the plus + model because you get the Pen and Pin included with the plus + model and choose the colour of the scales. Thank you so much for this excellent and superb review. you gave this Beautiful fieldmaster the review it rightly deserves.

@user-bz3hl1lm2f 5 лет назад

Nice Video!!

@uthkarshrajeshwar6525 4 года назад

Can you review the Climber Silvertech please!

@oscaralvarado6457 4 года назад

Hello... I need a leather pouch like yours.How can I get one from you. I realy likeit for my Vict Fielmaster.

@belzain4832 9 лет назад

I own 25 different Victorinox Swiss Army Knives and my favorite, most useful model that I carry every day is the Rangergrip 57.

@BlackOwlOutdoors 9 лет назад

Wade Ussery 25????

@belzain4832 9 лет назад

Black Owl Outdoors LOL, yes 25. Blades are my passion. I own a lot of knives in general. Large, small, folders, fixed blades, customs and non-customs. I love them all :) Thanks for the great videos. You are one of my favorites on RU-vid.

@s.nandhaakishore5527 7 лет назад

Can u make a video about the vinctorinox huntsman?

@deenoberry3360 Год назад

Got mine coming in mail. Cant wait itll be the largest sak ive ever had. Ive had a spartan and a tinker..

@j.j.macbocephus6707 9 лет назад

I've had the same Victorinox SAK for 20 years now. Still just as reliable and sharp as the day I got it in early teens. It's going to be an heirloom in due time.

@Aksel-1. 6 лет назад

A small flat screwdriver is also suitable for screws like phillips. please check it out

@williamoneill1319 5 лет назад

Good old Swiss army knife 🔪 good video 👍subd again 👍

@cebuanostud 8 лет назад

i want the fieldmaster in alox scales with the wenger scissor incorporated. just do it Victorinox ;)

@penbusiness17 2 года назад

The grand prix sak has a metal file replacing the saw in the fieldmaster so they are nearly the same

@shahirbear 9 лет назад

Wahaha this is my suggested victorinox/multi-tool on the farmer video! This is the most well-rounded victorinox models in my opinion!

@marcdee4427 3 года назад

Which do you prefer the tech tool 7 or the field master?

@realmetis8002 9 лет назад

have the champ. i work on a farm and its the most handy tool for every day stuff

@zainshaikh527 6 лет назад

Is there a difference between the field master and the Huntsman? They seem the exact same but the color options

@wilsonhui475 6 лет назад

One has corkscrew and one has a Phillips

@TheLameBucket 8 лет назад

My favorite outdoor Victorinox: Trailmaster My favorite everyday Victorinox: Tinker

@grahamekellermeier8280 Год назад

Have one nice knife similar to the Huntsman.

@kaankayaoz6380 Месяц назад

Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

@demetripetrenko2783 7 лет назад

Lol did anyelse see the Leatherman Ad on this Swiss Army Knife video XD

@HowlingDingoBushcraftChannel 9 лет назад

Nice one...

@johnossendorf9979 2 года назад

I'v pocket carried my Swiss Champ nearly every day since March of 1985.

@RussianVitamines 8 лет назад

i have a huntsman, everything the same, exept it has a corkscrew instead of screwdriver... wery usefull for making traps, tripwires, ect. you can just snip the wire with the scissors without moving the device or wire itself. I think they should make a tool for removing ticks and add it instead of toothpick or that hook in thiese models...

@cuuppaajoe 3 года назад

I don’t understand why there is a reamer with a hole in it on all these knives. How often is everybody sewing leather around here? I think the last time I did that was probably never.

@alexanderlively2729 9 лет назад

How is this different to the huntsman

@user-sn4mz8hg5r 9 лет назад

Hi Im Korean subsciber(?) and ive enjoied it! p.s. I love your voice :p

@charleslarson3152 9 лет назад

I've had my Swiss Army since the mid 1980's. It's a slightly fatter version with the much laughed at cork screw...but...it has a magnifying glass and one can, with dry tinder, start a fire with it on a sunny day. It's true, it works. And living in the desert, I've used that glass in the field to find the almost invisible cactus "fur" spines, so I could remove them. And on one occasion, I actually opened a couple of bottles of wine with that cork screw. HA! If one does not have some version of the Swiss Army Knife, one should get one. In the back country or in town, I'm never without mine. And my statement here does I think qualify as a looooong term test. >;)