In these best Swiss Army knife reviews, we list 5 of the best multi-tools from Victorinox for under $100. In these reviews we place an emphasis on items that will please the average outdoorsman (or woman) while also being portable enough for everyday use. All of these products are manufactured to high standards with Victorinox quality which has seen the company grow from a mom and pop outfit started in 1884 to a global brand that it is today. All products carry the lifetime warranty and the companies unique sense of pride and manufacturing history.
It’s worth pointing out that all of these knives, with the main blade being under 3″, fall into the Everyday Carry (EDC) classification. It’s worth checking though on the current law within your state if you plan to carry one of these Victorinox knives around everyday and furthermore if you plan to travel across states.
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| Name | Price | Color | Weight | Tools | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion Plus Pocket Knife | From $49.99 | Red | 5.6oz | 30 |  |
| Swiss Champ Pocket Knife | From $67.95 | Red | 7oz | 32 | |
| Fieldmaster Pocket Knife (Editors Choice) | From $29.99 | Red | 3.5oz | 16 | |
| American Flag SuperTinker (Editors Choice) | From $29.06 | USA Flag | 2.9oz | 14 | |
| Classic SD Pocket Knife | From $14.51 | Sapphire | 0.8oz | 7 | |
1. Victorinox Champion Plus Knife – For Those That Want Lots Of Tools
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There are 30 stainless steel tools in this 0.1lb knife. These include a main blade, a metal saw, scissors, a wood saw, a magnifier, 3 differently sized screwdrivers, a parcel hook and a corkscrew. It comes with a lifetime warranty, of course, and also has a ballpoint pen.Pros
Cons
- Manages to pack a lot of tools into a package still (just) light enough to carry in your pants
- Versatile tool selection
- Even comes with a fish scaler (excellent if you’re an angler!)
- No one-handed deployment
- No locks for the blades
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2. Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp Pocket Knife – For Those Involved In Lots Of Different Activities
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The SwissChamp is a 3.5in multi-tool knife with a whopping 33 functions packed into its 6.56oz frame. Stowed away within the polished Cellidor handle is a medley of tools that include the following: a large blade, a small blade, a corkscrew, a can opener, a bottle opener, a wood saw, a reamer, a fish scaler, a hook disgorger, wire cutters, a wire crimper and a pressurized ballpoint pen. It also has a hooked 7cm ruler, a magnifier, a mini-screwdriver and pliers.
Pros
Cons
- Boasts pliers despite its frame that still fits in a pocket
- Amazingly sharp scissors
- All blades (including the saw) have great edges
- Fish scales sometimes get into the knife when using the scaler
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3. Victorinox Swiss Army Fieldmaster Pocket Knife – Has All The Essential Tools For A Camper Or Fisherman
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The Fieldmaster is a 3.5in, 3.5oz multi-tool with 15 tools stowed away inside it. There are 2 blades (a large one and a small one), a Phillips screwdriver, a can opener with a small screwdriver, a bottle opener with a large screwdriver, a wire stripper, a reamer, a key ring, scissors, a toothpick, tweezers, a parcel hook and a wood saw.Pros
Cons
- Has just about all the key tools for most hikers and campers
- Great price point for the package
- Excellent and unique saw tool
- Not always easy to deploy tools but a little oil and use should help
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4. Victorinox Swiss Army Super Tinker Pocket Knife American Flag Design – An Essential Tool For The Patriotic Outdoorsman
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This 3.5in knife is the “super” version of the original Tinker Swiss Army knife and adds more tools to the original while retaining the same dimensions. It contains 14 tools in its 2.98oz frame: 2 blades (large and small), a can opener, a small screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a bottle opener, a large screwdriver, a reamer, a wire stripper, a key ring, scissors, tweezers, a toothpick and a parcel carrier. This Super Tinker is available in a patriotic American flag design or Victorinox red.Pros
Cons
- Very light despite having 14 tools
- Flat blade screwdriver is tough enough to serve as a pry-bar for a lot of jobs
- Durability is on par with the larger SAKs despite its size
- The spring on the scissors can break
Tools & Functions
- 1 Large Blade
- 2 Small Blade
- 3 Phillips Screwdriver
- 4 Can Opener with
- 5 - Small Screwdriver (also for Phillips Screws)
- 6 Bottle Opener with
- 7 - Large Screwdriver
- 8 - Wire Stripper
- 9 Reamer
- 10 Key Ring
- 11 Tweezers
- 12 Toothpick
- 13 Scissors
- 14 Multi-purpose Hook (Parcel Carrier)
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5. Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD Pocket Knife – Essential Tools At A Bargain Price
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The Classic is a 2.3in multi-tool with scissors, a blade, a nail file/screwdriver, tweezers, a toothpick and a key ring. Its size makes it capable of serving as a keychain attachment, and it still comes with the Victorinox lifetime warranty.
Pros
Cons
- Extremely portable & can be hooked onto a keychain
- Great as an always available backup multi-tool
- Affordable Victorinox Classic
- Too small to serve as your main camping multi-tool
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Verdict
For most people, the best Swiss Army Knife here will undoubtedly be either the Super Tinker or the Fieldmaster given that both still fall very comfortably into the EDC weight and blade length range for a majority of users, yet deliver a great mix of utilities despite that. For us, the Fieldmaster wins simply because it has Victorinox’s great wood saw on it, this also makes it one of the best EDC pocket knives out there and potentially a great Christmas present for a loved one. That said, the Super Tinker in iconic US flag livery is slightly slimmer and lighter, so you may well feel otherwise.
Maintaining & Protecting Your Swiss Army Knife
Your new Swiss Army Knife does come with a lifetime warranty but for superior cutting reliability while camping, fishing or hiking it will need to be well maintained. Maintenance will include regular oiling and sharpening of the blades. Victorinox have developed their own accessories to make this job as easy as possible and it is worthwhile spending the extra few Dollars to prolong the life of the product.
Victorinox Pocket Knife Sharpener
Keep the blades in your Victorinox pocket knife sharp and ready for action. Also useful for sharpening any knife. See the video below.
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Multitool Lubrication Oil
To fight corrosion and maintain the mechanics of your Swiss Army Knife we highly reccomend 5ml of Victorinox Multi-tool oil.
Victorinox Cordura Swiss Army Knife Belt Pouch
This simple pouch from Victorinox fits through your belt loop and stores and protects the majority of Swiss Army Knives.
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