I had two swiss army rangers both of which I lost. The second one I lost in 1999. I just bought the swiss champ and I am so happy. It feels just the same way as it has always done the shear quality and finesse is still there. In these truly uncertain it may sound naive and stupid but having a Victorinox makes me feel better. Subscribed and liked.
I happen to be on my second, when I lost the first one, my next action was to visit Ross Cutlery, {DTLA, CA}, & buy my second [@$105]; lost without it, too useful to do without.
Good video. Very thorough. I believe the flat tip of the can opener is for digging out the can lid as sometimes the lid falls into the can or bends in. The wire striper is only to hold the wire while you use the main blade as a guillotine to cut the wire insulation. I found the pliers very useful too. I use it to pull stubborn sewing needles when sewing leather and holding paracord while I melt the ends with a lighter. I have also used it for heavy duty work and put a lot of force on the handles and to my surprise never suffered damage. Victorinox Swiss champ is my favorite only because it has 90 percent of all tools Victorinox makes. With it, you truly do not need any other Swiss Army knives other than the Cyber models which comes with a bit driver and bits. By the way, I subscribed. :-)
After using the Swisschamp for a while I can say that the lens will start a fire with plenty of sun and good, dry tinder. The small screwdriver on the tip of the bottle opener is designed as a 2D Philips driver and it works very well on most screws. The notch on the cap lifter helps to bend or loop small hardened wire as well as strip any insulated wire that fits such as speaker or phone wire. Useful for straightening and bending the split ring into a fishing hook for example. The wood saw actually does become thinner as you measure from just above the teeth to the spine. You can see the machining marks where it was milled to make it less likely to get stuck while cutting. Also the crimp behind the pliers fits small split shot for fishing weights and the wire cutter will cut the same size wire that fits the stripping/bending notch. Useful for small snare wire or steel leaders for fishing.
I enjoy the video. Don’t know if you know that you can lift the hook slide the pen in the hook slot push the hook back down on pen it makes the pen longer so it’s easy to write Thank you
The chisel is used with the ground side down for more control, & that is why it is on that side of the knife, [otherwise it tends to dig into the surface.] The cork screw has many uses, such as using the tip as a micro- scraper, very useful. Tooth pick also has a lot of uses, (might want to buy extra). The tip of the file cleans under finger nails, etc. The new magnifiers are not so good, cheap plastic. 😮 The slot of many screws are narrow, so a narrow driver is vital! The pliers are great. There is a way to set up the pen to use it as a compass. Many videos to learn uses for all of the tools: Educate yourself, not just guess & be puzzeled in ignoance, raise the bar! God bless.
Hey Joe, thank you for the review. I now own the black scaled version, but the translucent scales look amazing too. I did try the Spirit MX, and I found it was not for me. I am not a plier based MT user, and most of the time if I need a pliers, they need to have jaws like a Vice-Grip or a Channel-Lock. I have owned a Hercules before, and the Vic pliers work for some of the small tasks I have put them through, like pulling out staples from wood, tightening a car battery bolt, and their wire cutters work extremely well for cutting guitar strings. The other think that I missed while carrying the Spirit MX, were the scale tools. It seems that when I did not have them available, is when I needed them the most. The Champ also has the inline Phillips screwdriver, another tool that was on the Hercules that I know I won't be able to live without. Thanks for the video!
The file is an older one. The newer models have a single cut and crosscut. Also the magnifying glass is an older version with higher magnification. Also the saw spine is slightly thinner than the teeth so your comment regarding binding is moot
Im very surprised that you carry it with the clip hanger instead of the regular pouch style. I have been debating that as well and just added some of those clips to my amazon cart since i will be picking up a swiss champ myself.
Very chill and relaxing voice lol awesome video watched the whole thing! I have a Swiss champ coming in the mail today. I’m a Go Big Or Go Home type of guy with Victorinox. I like the minimalist models and the over the top models the most. My favorites being Victorinox Compact, Waiter for minimalism and the Mini Champ for over the top. I don’t tend to like the medium sized modles much give me minimalism or give me the whole kitchen sink if that makes sense? I do like the Pioneer X though that one is kind of medium I like.
I repair medical equipment, including opening PCs to access and destroy hard drives. My Swiss Champ is on my hip during work hours, my Cybertool L is my off-hours EDC.
Your Swiss champ is the older version and the glass is 8 times mag the new Swiss champ is just 5 times mag but different size the 2005 Swiss champ was made of plastic not good the file is different and the main blade is bigger and can opener is a little bit bigger im trying to get the Swiss cheap travelers kit with the victorinox case mag light and victorinox knife sharpener thanks again pal👍
Idk why people grind that keyring loop off. U can bend the pin to use as a fishing hook in emergencies. Me personally I keep firestarting paracord wrapped in a cobra knot just incase u need something dry to take a spark or off a lighter. U never know
Yeah I don’t mind the keyring loop, even if I’m not using it. Seems like a waste of functionality to grind it off As an urbanite I tend to just keep a few lighters around. I’ve used a fire steel several times to light fires but I’m not skilled enough to feel confident in an emergency 😅
Hello! Very nice video - this is probably the biggest of the 91mm Vic pocket knives...mine is red(I like red), but that cool green looks really nifty...I know you are not keen on pouches, but Vic has 2 for the Champ - one is black with a Velcro closure, the other is what Vic has called a Zermatt pouch, with a snap closure, reddish and textured, which comes with or without a steel...really nice looking...I have a small black lanyard on mine so that I don't accidentally drop it when I take it out of my pouch...by the way, I think Vic has said that the parcel hook can bear up to 200 pounds...Good job!
I have a Swisschamp with racing green plus scales which is my daily user. I also have an older Swisschamp with the grey magnifying glass , a modern new one and a Champion which was the predecessor to the Swisschamp
Too big/thick for my gusto, I prefer them like the Deluxe Thinker or smaller... 🤔 There's no reason for another Vic if you have already all tools in one!
I don’t think there’s a definitive seller but if you search “talisman pocket clips” on eBay you will find these type of clips. A set of 5 is about $15 USD shipped. I bought a set like 7-8 years ago and they are extremely handy
Nice review. I got one a few years ago and carry it in a leather belt sheaf with the mini steel. I got it for fun but was skeptical of usability because of it size. I was pleasantly surprised how comfortable it was to use.
Seriously? Good to hear. I just got mine today and in some reviews they are saying it's just for light material like aluminium and plastic. Going to try it on a nail now. Cheers.
_those scales!!! I'm waiting on racing green plus scales with green accessories for my Swiss Champ. I bought a spare set for my next SAK too. I think a Handyman would be a lighter pocket carry_
Lately I’ve been saying I wish I had this tool or that tool handy a lot. This would definitely help in those situations. Thanks for the review, loving the green
Hey Joe where did you get that cool twisty clip to go on that? I have those other ones but not that twisty attachment that gives a little extension. Can you respond with a link or just let me know where to find it? Thanks brother
Man i edc a leatherman surge which is twice as big and twice if it's not three times heavier.... 😅 you guys are funny with "it's the biggest victorinox you can edc" ahah i love victorinox i got a few of them dom't get me wrong ! Ahah
I know mine has replaced my Leatherman Squirt as a 5th pocket carry, often in conjunction with a Spyderco Urban clipped to the main pocket, and a Knipex Cobra XS inside it, in a leather slip. I can pretty much do anything you can with your Surge, except cut wire easily - I can saw it with the edge of the metal file but it's not the same obviously.
You can sell your XLT on eBay and buy the victorinox Swiss champ I've also got a XLT tipe Swiss army knife the biggest one out of the bunch that's never used also just collection dust
😍 didn't see those scales in green before I've just put the clear red scales on my favorite fieldmaster now I'm liking the green scales more but I didn't see those on the website🤔 very nice scales on a sweet Swiss army knife the Swiss champ is a fantastic Swiss Army knife I've edcd the very same version of this Swiss champ this is the older version of the Swiss champ 1994 ish and this is the best version of the Swiss champ stranger than the newer ones fantastic I've just picked up the farmer x form victorinox and I really like it but it's hard to get used to after using my favorite victorinox fieldmaster for so long but I'll slowly get used to it after a while thank you so much for sharing this lovely victorinox Swiss champ🏆 thanks again pal keep those reviews coming ✌
I got the green scales on eBay but they are, apparently, authentic. I like this version of the SwissChamp. I’m glad it happens to be the best one 😆 Incorporating new EDC items can be tough, but really fun too! Thanks for sharing your experience and I hope to have more reviews soon
Would be nice as well although I'm not bothered either way but it could be a problem when washing it as most users I think just wash them in warm water with washing up liquid, as they don't rust. Personally I'd prefer a different sized Phillips on the opposite end to the existing inline Phillips.
