Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
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Description of Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Champion Plus, a complete set of tools for campers, hikers, hunters, fishers, picnic enthusiasts, and people all trades--all neatly contained in a single implement. Measuring just 3-1/2 inches long, the Champion Plus is stylishly cased in the famous red Swiss Army body that's recognized around the world. More importantly, the pocket knife contains 30 stainless-steel tools appropriate for just about any occasion. The standard camping tools include a large blade, a small blade, a corkscrew, a can opener, a bottle opener, a small screwdriver, a large screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, scissors, tweezers, and a toothpick. And that's just the beginning, as the Champion Plus also offers a punch reamer, multipurpose hook, wood saw, fish scaler, and hook disgorger. In short, there's no better accessory for camping, hunting, and fishing trips.Should the basic tools not cut it, the Champion Plus steps up with a host of extras, including a metal file, metal saw, fine screwdriver, mini screwdriver, and chisel scraper. Add in such tools as a ruler, nail file, nail cleaner, magnifying glass, pressurized ball point pen, straight pen, sewing eye, and key ring and you're well equipped for everything from repairing holes in tents to reading the fine print on instructions.
As with all Victorinox items, the Champion Plus is made to exacting standards, with 60-plus individual parts and 450 steps going into its construction. Victorinox attends to every detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each individual tool has been hardened in a different way to stand up to its designated use. Such care is unmatched, and is why the Champ series is recognized by such international experts as the New York Museum of Modern Art and the State Museum of Applied Art in Munich, both of which have selected it for their "excellence in design" collections. Outfitted with a nylon handle and an aluminum housing, the Champion Plus carries a lifetime warranty.
 The Champion Plus measures just 3-1/2 inches long and contains 30 useful tools. |
Champion Plus Features:
- Large blade, small blade
- Corkscrew, can opener, bottle opener
- Small screwdriver, large screwdriver
- Reamer, punch
- Key ring, tweezers, toothpick
- Scissors, multi-purpose hook
- Wood saw, fish scaler
- Hook disgorger, ruler
- Nail file, nail cleaner
- Metal file, metal saw
- Fine screwdriver, chisel/scraper
- Phillips screwdriver
- Magnifying glass, straight pen
- Pressurized ball point pen
- Mini screwdriver, sewing eye
About Swiss Army Knives
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The original product dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor for versatility.
Sports reviews of Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife
Customer Review: Great value
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I recently purchased this knife here to replace a Victorinox Super Tinker which I had lost. Interestingly I found the other knife right after ordering this one.
For the price this knife is an incredible value. It is about $17 less than the Champ and the only thing it lacks that the Champ has is the pliers which you are better off using a Leatherman pliers for.
For a knife that has just about everything but is still small enough to carry it has all you need. And it has the Victorinox quality. If there is any downside at all it is a bit large to carry in the pocket. If you need more than this knife has buy a toolbox. My last Swiss Army knife I had I have owned for over 12 years. I wonder how long I will be able to keep this one. If I take care of it I can pass it on to my grandchildren. If you were looking for a Christmas present with value for someone who likes this stuff this is an incredible buy. Why women don't carry these in their purse more often I don't know. I guess it's just not ladylike to carry a knife. The women I know who do use them all the time.
Customer Review: Champion Army Knife by Victorinox
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Ever since I was a child I loved these knifes. I received my first one when I was in the Cub Scouts Of America... They are just made so well and their design is perfect. These knifes have gotten me out of a few binds in the past. For example... I had to replace a fiberglass pole for my tent... Well I bought the replacement pole and just packed it... When I got into the woods I found out that I could not use the pole because it was too long... Basically I could not use my tent. Try too remove four inches of excess fiberglass with a knife!!!! No problem with my Swiss Army Knife. That little Saw that you would think is useless is a life saver. The Saw just cut off the excess like butter. I am still amazed at how well that Saw blade is machined. Look you never know when and if you will ever need this knife but hopefully you will have it available when you do..
Amazon, I think gave this knife away for the price. When I saw the price I just could not refuse. So I purchased Three. I kept one for myself of course.... The other two were greatly appreciated as gifts to my Nice and Nephew.
Customer Review: Everything but the kitchen sink!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This "swiss" army knife is a super deal. There are 30 different tools available. It has just about everything except the kitchen sink! This knife was a gift for my wife, who loves all things outdoors. She is planning to use it on our many Boy-scout trips and camp-outs with our son. This Victorinox has all the traditional tools - such as the standard 3 inch blade, 1 inch blade, scissors, nail file and metal file. It also includes a variety of flat and phillips heads coupled with can openers. My wife like that this particular model includes a magnifying glass. In addition it also has a fish scaler with both metric and inch measurements on the flat side. They were very creative with the small tools that fit into the housing - including tweezers, a tooth pick, and best of all, a ball point pen/stylus.
Overall this is a solid multi-tool knife that looks great, has amazing versatility, and is not overly bulky. My wife has it on her key chain! Just the perfect knife for my wife . . . feminine, yet rugged.
Customer Review: Super Duper Sharp Slicer Dicer All In One Anything Everything thingamajig
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
It's a great tool. The nail file is the hardest to get out. The rest are pretty hard. The knife cuts trough anything, and i use the mini screwdriver to get the tools open. There are too many screwdrivers. i use the hook disgorger/ ruler as a fork. i have used it 10+ times in the first day. But it is kinda large for a pocket. The corkscrew is useless because i dont drink wine. I've tried to burn ants with the magnifying glass! I dont know what the hook is for, and whats the point of the keyring? it's too big for a keychain!Also,the scissors work really well. The bottle an can openers are helpful. The reamer isnt helpful. The fine screwdriver works well too. Haven't used the wood chisel yet, or the wood saw. i have to wash the toothpick before every use! the pen is great but it is a straight pen you pull out of the side. The tweezers are great to for picking up anything small. The tools on the second side are almost impossible to remove. I dont know why amazon says there are 60 removable tools because there are 4!Customer Review: Pocket toolbox
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I have always bought the Tinker, but thought I would step up to the Champion. I use this pocket toolbox every single day. From opening packages, using the magnifying class to examine jewelers marks or the little screwdriver on the corkscrew for eyeglass screws every implement on this knife has been used, even the hook for carrying bags! The only implement I have used with less than success is the corkscrew: after trying it I went back to the lever corkscrew as I can see spitting teeth as a result of using it. Lifetime warranty, the Victorinex brand and the overall quality of this implement makes it handy for just about every one's pocket, purse, tackle box or desk drawer.
In the day of planned obsolescence and shoddy mass produced items these pocket knives stand out for their high quality and low price tags. Compare similar pocket tool kits and the difference in materials and quality will rapidly convince you that Victorinex is the real deal.