Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker Lockblade Pocket Knife (Black)
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Description of Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker Lockblade Pocket Knife (Black)
Victorinox One Hand Trekker Serrated Swiss Army Knife. This excellent One-Hand Trekker Lockblade has an easy-to-hold ergonomic handle, the main blade opens with one hand, it is serrated for easier cutting, and it locks in place for safety. Made in Switzerland and guaranteed for life, the One-Hand Trekker features: 1. One-hand serrated locking blade, 2. Phillips screwdriver, 3. Can opener with 4. Small screwdriver, 5. Bottle opener with 6. Large locking screwdriver, 7. Wire stripper, 8. Reamer, 9. Key ring, 10. Tweezers, 11. Toothpick, and a very useful 12. Wood saw. Dimensions: 4.37"L x 1.25"W x 0.75"H. Order today!From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army knife a century ago comes this 12-item set of stainless-steel tools--all neatly contained inside a single implement that measures just 4-3/8 inches long (111mm). Sheathed in a black cover, the One Hand Trekker Lockblade is one of only three Swiss Army multi-tools with a one-handed serrated locking blade. A valued companion, this pocket knife carries a lifetime warranty against defects. The tools include a serrated locking blade, a bottle opener with a large locking screwdriver and wire stripper, a can opener with a small screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, key ring, toothpick, tweezers, reamer, and wood saw.
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 forerunner of that name 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 or versatility.
Sports reviews of Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker Lockblade Pocket Knife (Black)
Customer Review: I really like the knife
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I'll start with a disclosure. I have not used the knife in any outdoor settings. I have used it primarily to open packages at home.
Having said that, the knife is great. I like the fact that I can swing out the blade with one hand and that the blade locks in place. The main blade is placed exactly on the center of the handle so the knife feels balanced with the blade open. The blade has serrated edge on the front two inches of the blade. The edge is ground only from one side.
The one hand trekker model looks to be the same as the German army version which has olive green handle and the Bundeswehr insignia.
One word of caution. When opening the blade with one hand the thumb is placed in the hole toward the end of the blade. If the thumb slips out while the blade is half open, one may instinctively try to open it all the way by pushing on the heel of the blade. The blade is edged all way to the heel so putting the thumb on the heel will result in injury. This is not an academic point. My son actually cut his thumb exactly in this manner and is now sporting a band-aid on his thumb : )
I still recommend this pocket knife highly. And my son does too : )
Customer Review: Just about the perfect camping pocketknife
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Got this as part of my "camping kit". I liked it at first due to number of tools it has (typical Swiss Army knife) and it certainly doesn't disappoint. Only three "gripes" if you will...one, the can opener is kind of small which led to what I felt was a bit more taxing job of opening a can of baked beans (but really it cuts fine and works well none-the-less). Second, it has a serated edge at the tip of the blade (as opposed to the base, which is where I'm used to it). It didn't seem to hurt the performance at all (and I still can't think of a "in use" situation where this will actually hurt you) but I have to believe it'll be a bit more of a pain to sharpen at some time if nothing else. Finally, the material of the handle is a hardened black plastic material. While it certainly seemed sturdy and felt fine in the hand, I couldn't help but think a rubberized handle would have fit better and given better grip in "wet" conditions.
Still, a quality product and one I won't head into the woods without.
Customer Review: Swiss ARMY knife great choice
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I'm an Army Reservist and I had lost my last Swiss army knife to the TSA, during one of my many airplane trips coming back from my higher headquarters. So I ordered the Black One-Hand Trekker Victorinox Swiss Army knife to replace it. I actually consider it not just a replacement but an upgrade from my previous knife. The blade lock works perfectly, for both the large serrated knife blade and the large flat screw driver blade. This knife has a larger handle than my previous knife and yet it fits well in my hand. I am able to open the blade using only one hand which proves very useful sometimes, when I only have one hand free. I'm currently deployed to Iraq and I have used this knife at least once a day, if not two or three times. The Phillips screw driver head has already proven to be very useful. I have also used the plastic toothpick and the small tweezers, stored conveniently in the handle, several times as well. I highly recommend this knife for anyone that needs a pocket knife.Customer Review: Very nice, sturdy knife
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I got one of these when it went on sale, and paid a low price. So I didn't hesitate when the need arose to treat it rough. I had to open some steel banding on a pallet (the kind where the steel bands get perforated and bonded together with a crimping tool, not an extra clasp). Using a 15 pound wooden post, I hammered the flathead screwdriver into the crimped steel. (if it folded, that would have hurt) Pow! The knife emerged looking nearly new. The steel band, not so much. Recommended. As one other reviewer mentioned, the philips head screwdriver on this is on the side, and kinda sucks. But the locking knife and locking flathead let you do things with this knife you simply cannot do with a regular swiss army knife. In addition to the fact that 2 of the blades lock, both of them are quite a bit sturdier than the blades on a standard Victorinox knife. Also I've used the can opener, which is also sturdier than on a standard knife, and it works very smoothly.Customer Review: A Tool I Take Everywhere!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This Victorinox knife is just, in one word, amazing!
I was VERY skeptical at first. I was very turned off to Victorinox knives because
of the counterfit, copy knives.
But I decided to take a leap and buy it... and let's just say I don't regret it at all!
Right out of the box, it is razor sharp. I was VERY pleased by this. After a while that I
used it for starting campfires using flints, cutting ropes, rubber tires, an actual wood table (using the wood saw)
cutting light branches down, I needed to sharpen it. I was also skeptical of the single side blade...
But boy did it shut me up! I started to sharpen, after about 10 minutes... It was sharp!!! Just the weight of the blade on my skin cut me! It's so sharp! It takes the sharpening VERY well, and it KEEPS it's edge very well, even under serious continual use!
Over all, I would DEFINITELY recommend this!!!