A Terrific Deal in Swiss Army Knives

[Onomea]

I've had Swiss Army Knives since I was a kid. First I recall was an Xmas gift from my dad when I was maybe 11 or 12 or so. I got big ones, e.g., the Champ, or the little key chain guys, or the in betweens. But recently I found what I think is my favorite: [ame="https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-Waiter-Pocket-Knife/dp/B0001P15JY/ref=sr_1_1?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1471262722&sr=1-1&keywords=swiss+army+knife+waiter"]Amazon.com : Victorinox Swiss Army Waiter Pocket Knife : Victoronix Waiter : Sports & Outdoors[/ame]

The name, "The Waiter," is unfortunate, but it is an incredible value. $13 for a decent sized knife blade, a cork screw, and a bottle/can opener/screw driver. Tooth pick and tweezers, as usual. A single layer, so slip it in your pocket and it is unobtrusive.

I think it rare to find a value like this nowadays.

 

[Tom S.]

Isn't that the standard price? Usually they show the list price and what you're saving.

 

[Rule3]

I carry a Sportsman II and fear no major City!


[ame="https://www.amazon.com/Victorinox-Swiss-59132-Sportsman-13-Function-Swiss/dp/B00GVJSPYW/ref=pd_sim_468_5?ie=UTF8&dpID=31Hr6FbV8mL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=JC9KRVCRA2BGTC9TN3DM"]Amazon.com: Victorinox Swiss Army Sportsman II Pocket Knife: Sports & Outdoors[/ame]

 

[Onomea]

Isn't that the standard price? Usually they show the list price and what you're saving.

$12.95 is an issue? You're kiddin', right?

 

[THE PILGRIM]

I own and have carried a number of SAK and similar.
In the long run, I have never found the corkscrew to be that useful!

 

[Marshwheeling]

At Fleet Farm recently, I found Recruits marked down to $6.49. I took the last remaining two, but at that price I would have taken a fistful.

Over the last few years, I have found some great bargains, both at big box stores and Amazon. For my money, though, the best deal on knives is an Opinel at regular price, usually around twelve bucks.

 

[Rule3]

I own and have carried a number of SAK and similar.
In the long run, I have never found the corkscrew to be that useful!

But when you need one, you really need one!

When we drank wine I used it all the time, much faster than trying to dig through a kitchen drawer.

I have "saved" several people that needed one.

Maybe Wine is a standard Swiss Military issue??

 

[Texas Star]

Actually, the traditional Official model didn't have a corkscrew. It had silver Alox scales. Still made, but under a different name. I don't recall the blades on the replacement model, with olive plastic and rubber scales. Don't think it has a corkscrew. I don't own one and would have to look it up.

I like the corkscrew. It works on wine bottles, and I can do without the wiseacre comments from guys here who drink wines with screw caps.

The corkscrew is also good for unravelling knots if you don't want to cut a rope.

 

[Texas Star]

I've seen ads for a revived version of the old TV series, "MacIver" (sp?) Supposed to be on TV this fall, and featuring Swiss Army knives.

This character was originally played by Richard Dean Anderson, one of Hollywood's more outspoken anti-gunners. I hope the new star won't be into that, but the show may be meant as another tool of the anti-gun agenda.

I hope it will at least increase sale of the knives. The company has seen serious sales drops due to the proliferation of laws banning knives in many places since the 2001 attack on the World Trade Towers. Fewer people, especially those who fly a lot or who have court appearances, carry knives now. Even the Texas State Fair banned them!

 

[Onomea]

I like the corkscrew. Primarily for pulling corks, of course, but also useful as a retainer for the little eyeglass screwdrivers they've made in recent years, or, as noted, for untying knots.

About the only thing I fault with a Leatherman is the lack of a corkscrew.

(A licensed sommelier told me, by the way, that, contrary to what one would expect, screwtops are in fact a pretty good replacement for wine bottle corks.)

 

[Texas Star]

I like the corkscrew. Primarily for pulling corks, of course, but also useful as a retainer for the little eyeglass screwdrivers they've made in recent years, or, as noted, for untying knots.

About the only thing I fault with a Leatherman is the lack of a corkscrew.

(A licensed sommelier told me, by the way, that, contrary to what one would expect, screwtops are in fact a pretty good replacement for wine bottle corks.)

That's a growing trend, but the sort of wines that have traditionally used caps are not fine wines.

 

[M29since14]

Thanks for the tip but I will stick with my Executive and Tinker models.

 

[Texas Star]

Thanks for the tip but I will stick with my Executive and Tinker models.

You're well equipped with those. I have both.

I once wanted to see how thick a SAK I could carry in a trousers pocket with comfort. It was the Camper, but I really prefer the Spartan or Tinker unless I think I'll need a saw that day.

 

[Bullet Bob]

"That's a growing trend, but the sort of wines that have traditionally used caps are not fine wines."
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That's because people are paying for expectations and tradition instead of reality. Happens all the time, to all kinds of products.

 

[shocker]

A month ago I was in Geneva so I had to buy either a watch or a knife.
Swiss Army Soldier with sheath. The main blade is razor sharp, extreme quality.
The shop I was at can assemble a knife out of what you pick from the blade and tool buffet.

 

[ImprovedModel56Fan]

I own and have carried a number of SAK and similar.
In the long run, I have never found the corkscrew to be that useful!

Interesting. I certainly have! Repeatedly. In fact, the knife body can be used to lever against the bottle, although it is rarely necessary, and has more to do with the cork than the tool used to remove it.

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I carry a SAK every day. Tinker model. Been carrying it for years and years. In another pocket I carry a tactical knife. Usually a switchblade but not always and definitely not when I travel outside of Texas. Guns are a different subject.

I cannot tell you how many times I have used that SAK over the years but it sure is one of the handiest devices known to mankind!

 

[hkcavalier]

I have a couple Swisschamps, but man I wish they had a locking blade. At least one!

 

[shouldazagged]

I carry a one-hand-opening knife, usually a Spyderco Endura, for cutting, and a SAK for the tools. Either the Pioneer (the old army issue model but with a lanyard ring which i Dremel off) or the Super Tinker.

I prefer the awl design of the Pioneer, but the Super Tinker has more tools including a standard Philips screwdriver and scissors I canuse for deadheading my roses.

I gave my sister the Pioneer Farmer, which in addition to the basic tools has a small but surprisingly efficient saw for cutting branches, etc.