Advantages: Sharp serrated blade, attractive design.
Disadvantages: None that spring to mind.

...I am a little bit sad. You see, I'm a pen knife anorak... I have four of the things, and use them for camping trips, jobs around the house and those bizarre tasks that pop up from time to time (ever got a lump of chewing gum stuck to your shoe before a meeting?!?) In short - I KNOW about penknives. Features of the Victorinox Swiss Army Century Swiss Army Knife Serrated/Straight blade - this is pulled out from the cover by gripping a little groove on the back of the blade. It is made of stainless steel, so it won't rust, and it "locks" when it is in line with the handle. The blade is 4" long and has about 60% serrated edge and 40% straight edge. It is an incredibly sharp blade that cuts just about anything - string... Read review

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Advantages: Plenty of tools, small size.
Disadvantages: Pricing could be considered steep, tweezers and toothpicks easily lost.

...*Product* Small, smart, safe - three words out of many that could be used to describe how useful the Swiss Army Huntsman Knife is. With a size being slightly smaller than an average male middle-finger, and yet still thinner than a thumbs width, it is no wonder that it is more commonly known as a the more popular 'Pocketknife' - a place where it is perfectly safe to hold, might I add. As with most items, the size has no impact on the innards of the instrument, although it is definitely helpful that it can slide neatly in and out of the palm of your hand, but, have no qualms about it; the durable plastic outer-shell (usually in a firetruck red, but comes in a range of colours) a slight grip of the hand will keep it in place. As with all Swiss Army Knives, this comes with strong stainless steel and some dangerously sharp edges (Warning... Read review

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Advantages: so many different varieties, for whatever purpose
Disadvantages: may need oiling if not kept properly

...The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is an essential tool for anyone going on any sort of a camping trip or hike. These knives can be found anywhere in the world with a huge assormtment of functionalities. They can be as small as your pinky or as long as your middle finger and as fat as a hot dog bun. If you are really out in the woods or somewhere else in the middle of nowhere, a knife will always come in handy as might a saw and scissors and the whole lot of things that come on those knives. Some of them even have compasses (extremely useful tool). You can get addons to your knives as well. If you wear glasses you can get a special little screw device that screws into the cork puller-outer, which has such a small screwing nozzle that it is perfect for tightening your lenses. The hook is great for tightening those hard to tighten... Read review

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Advantages: Generally an awesome piece of equipment
Disadvantages: Knife slightly too sharp :)

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Advantages: Limitless versatility
Disadvantages: Non that I can think of???

...I have owned and carried a Swiss Army knife for thirty-five years. My present knife, a SWISS CHAMP (the subject of this review) was given to me by my wife for my 50th birthday and never leaves my side. As an ambulance man for twenty years, I have lost count of the number of times I have used my knife in innumerable situations, to repair equipment that has broken, cut off clothing, cut oxygen tubing etc etc and off duty it’s uses have been countless. HISTORY The Swiss Army knife has been with us since 1884, some one hundred and twenty years. The firm who makes this famous knife re-named it in 1921 after the founder’s mother, Victoria Inox. The ubiquitous VICTORINOX has now become synonymous with quality utility knifes. The soldier’s knife was first delivered to the Swiss Army in 1891 and since that time has been the instrument... Read review

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Advantages: very useful
Disadvantages: have to watch where you take it

...Everyone has heard of the Swiss army knife and many of the readers may even have one or an imitation. The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is by far the best quality version available with international awards for quality for both its models at UK Jewellery Awards. The Swiss Army Knife basically is a multi-purpose knife containing various tools such as screwdrivers, tweezers, bottle openers corkscrews etc. The official Swiss Army Knife comes in 2 models either the traditional knife like model or the credit card version. I prefer the standard version myself as it is a lot more robust and the tools are bigger and more functional. The credit card version is ideal for carrying with you every day in your wallet except maybe in the pub or in nightclubs where it is not acceptable. These knives are both very well made and very robust... Read review

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Advantages: small and compact size, durable tools
Disadvantages: tools may be too small for those with big hands

...Victorinox SwissCard Lite I've had this small pocket-size set of tool since quite some time and have found it perfectly helpful particularly because the tools are small but well-made and from strong materials and are packed in a tiny compact case that fits basically anywhere. It comes in a variety of red, green, blue or black translucent hard plastic case with the Victorinox logo on the front. Victorinox is a company famous particularly for their Swiss Army Knife and a more than wide range of multi-purpose pocket knives, but besides these items they also produce a lot of top-quality kitchen knives and tools. However, they specialize in small, multi-functional cat's paws. Founded by Karl Elsener in 1884 this company has won great reputation and probably everybody has at least heard about a swiss knife or seen a small red... Read review

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Advantages: A tool for almost everything
Disadvantages: Can't take them on a plane in hand luggage

...Ask a hundred people to name five things made in Switzerland, and in almost every list will be the 'Swiss Army Knife'. Along with 'HOOVER' 'JCB' 'IBM PC' 'FILOFAX' and 'COKE' - the 'Swiss army knife' is almost a generic term - except of course, there's only one company that makes the 'real' item. Victorinox is a Swiss company, formed in 1884, and ever since, has produced high quality pocket knives which are both practical and versatile. Their reputation is based almost entirely on the reliability of the product - one 'blade' often offers a number of functions (screwdriver, can opener and wire stripper for example), but above all, they don't break, unless subject to the most inconsiderate abuse. Part of the secret is that there isn't just one product - a quick check of the company site reveals 100 different pocket knives... Read review

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Advantages: Huge range to choose from.
Disadvantages: Some you will need deep pockets for.

...I have owned Swiss Army Knives for more than thirty years and always own at least two I seem to have to buy replacements every year, this is not because I lose them nor is it that they wear out, it is just that someone always takes a fancy to mine and talks me into giving it away. This can be expensive as a genuine Victorinox knife starts at about £9 for the small single blade version and soon runs up to £50 for a good multi-tool knife and into the hundreds for a solid gold pocket knife. The Multi-tool knives are what it is all about they come in so many configurations that it just is not possible to list them all, suffice it to say that there is one that will suit your needs. About the only tool I have never seen on a Swiss Army Knife is a razor but you could argue that the blade holds such a keen edge that you could shave with it... Read review

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Advantages: Stylish, durable, sharp, versatile, last a life time
Disadvantages: Nothing to lock the blades open

...As a young boy my father gave me his old pen knife for me to use, that may sound pretty irresponsible today in the 'knife culture' we live in, but one of the first things he taught me was how to use it responsibly & never to use it in anger. I certainly used it, I fixed the steering in my wooden box cart with it, well it was steered by thick string, nothing too technical there!! I fixed my bicycle with it, used it when I went fishing, got myself out of many fixes when my shoelaces were completely knotted & guess who had the sharpest pencils in the classroom? When I was older I purchased a Swiss Army knife & for about 20 years it was used on a regular basis until one day I forgot to remove it from my hand baggage at the airport & it was confiscated. I bought a near identical replacement & take it with me everywhere, these knives... Read review

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