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: Very good value
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
It is hard to imagine using all of the functions of this knife, but the price and quality cannot be beat for the functions you will use. I carry one of them in my tackle box on my boat and find that it is very handy, especially the scissors.
The only negative I have found, and it is minor, is that the instruction sheet is for the model that has the fold out pliers and this knife does not have this function. There are a couple of other items that do not match, but as I said, this is relatively minor considering the quality of the knife.
I have not had it long enough to check its resistance to corrosion, but I do not anticipate any problem.
I think that it is too heavy for a pocket knife, but for the tackle box, it is perfect.
This knife will also make a great gift that will last a long time. In fact, I have bought one to give to my youngest Grandson when he gets a little older.
Customer Review: Got it all
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This pocket knife is great. It has so many functions and they're actually usable. The first day I had it I used it to install a car stereo, using the phillips screwdriver which is high quality and even the wire stripper, while not my first choice in wire strippers it definitely can get the job done. The magnifying glass is excellent as well. I was recently at a wedding which was held outdoors and they had adult beverages but I couldn't find a bottle opener and then remembered I had my swiss army knife on me and I was suddenly relieved haha. The blades come very sharp. This is my first Victorinox Swiss Army knife, I've had other knock off brands and now I know what all the hype is about, these really are high quality all-in-one pocket knives. If I could've found the champion (the one with the pliers) for as close of a good deal as I did the champion plus I can see how the pliers could be useful in certain situations.Customer Review: My father loves it!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Got this for my father for Christmas and he's called me twice and texted me once (and my mother has also texted me to say she was using his) to let me know how much he loves it and was using it at that time. I got the coordinating pouch ( Wenger 89803Wenger Swiss Army Knife Leather Pouch Large Size ) for him and it's a perfect fit. He wears the knife right beside his cell phone pouch on his belt. Convenience without the bulk of having it in his pocket. If you're looking for something more compact to go in a pocket, I'd recommend the "classic" knife that I gave my sister for Christmas (Everyone got sharp things! I gave my mother a kitchen knife set with block) and that I have: Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Pocket KnifeCustomer Review: Wonderful Product
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
What can I say? Anything with the Swiss label from my personal experience to date has been nothing but the equivalent of the highest standards in excellence. Everything you expect in terms of function and efficiency, and then some. I purchased this version instead of the regular Champion because I was afraid that this would already be too bulky for my personal taste; I am glad that I was wrong. Not only is this product so lightweight that I would not worry the link breaking if I hung it on a lanyard chain, it also feels natural/is easily gripped by my hands. Solidly built, the tools (asides from the plastic magnifying class) looks highly resistant from breakage/wear.
The only thing I would have to say is that the primary knife, although nice, is not as long as sharp as I would have hoped. It is more ready to cut a stick of butter than to cut off a chunk of meat when you're out in the woods.
Customer Review: Good knife with many Tools! But not too big...
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Before I got this knife I never carried my Swiss Army knife. Yes I had one and I took it when I was camping, but every day carry? No way! Then I bought the Champion Plus because it was inexpensive compared to some of the newer Swiss Army Knives. From then on, I was hooked! I carry it every day!
I own a SwissChamp too and its just too much. The pliers are not that useful (they are small) and they add quite a bit of heft to the knife. The Champion Plus is big, but MUCH more manageable and it has ALL of the same tools EXCEPT for the pliers. You can do anything with this knife! It's a pocket toolkit.
The magnifying glass on the knife is a bit different than pictured (its clear plastic) but all the new knives seem to have the same thing. Great deal if you are looking for a knife that does it all. The SwissChamp is just too much.... Go for the Champion Plus!