Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife (Silver Alox Ribbed)

by Victorinox

Product Features

• Compact outdoor multi-tool designed for all-around use
• Enclosed in fluted Alox handle made to exacting Victorinox standards
• Large blade; can opener with small screwdriver
• Cap lifter with screwdriver and wire stripper; wood saw
• Measures 3.66 inches long; weighs 3 ounces; lifetime warranty

Product Description

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Inspired by the classic Soldier's Knife, the Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer pocketknife combines tons of useful functions in a durable fluted Alox handle, making it an ideal choice for all-around use. Measuring 3.66 inches long, the Farmer is stylishly cased in an elegant silver housing with the familiar Victorinox logo on the side. More importantly, the unit comes with a bunch of useful mini-tools, including a large blade, a can opener with a small screwdriver, a wood saw, a cap lifter with a screwdriver and wire stripper, a reamer, and a key ring for easy transport.

The multi-tool is cased in a fluted Alox handle.

As with all Victorinox items, the Farmer is made to exacting standards, with dozens of 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. The Farmer measures 3.66 by 0.55 by 0.87 inches (W x H x D), weighs 3 ounces, and carries a lifetime warranty.

Farmer Tools

• Large blade
• Reamer
• Can opener with small screwdriver
• Bottle opener with large screwdriver
• Wire stripper
• Wood saw
• Key ring

About Victorinox
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.

Product Description

In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. In 1897, he crafted the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife. Since that time, the Elsener family has continued to craft tools in the Victorinox tradition of in genius design, durability, and quality. This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of first class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship. Remember, if it doesn't say Victorinox, it's not the Original Swiss Army Knife.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0007QCOO2
• Item model number: 53964
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,760 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #11 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Knives & Tools > Folding Knives

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Alox Swiss Army Knives - The way to go!, September 21, 2007

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C.M.H. "Chris" (Denver) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife (Silver Alox Ribbed) (Sports)

Out of all the Alox Victorinox knives, the Farmer has to be my favorite. Nice and razor sharp out of the box. Very "pocketable" with useful tools. Dismiss the idea that these are mere novelty items (Victorinox Knives), a true mini-workhorse. I used the wood saw to cut down a few small diameter trees in my backyard, and the bottle opener used mainly to open my favorite beers, has been used as a light pry tool. Very affordable, warranty, easy to re-sharpen, tough, and classy looking - go get it!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How did I make it this long w/o one?, June 29, 2011

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solocanoe (fort smith, ar) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife (Silver Alox Ribbed) (Sports)

Due to a childhood accident with a folding knife I became a 'fixed blade only' person since. I've never found much a small fixed blade couldn't do and I carried one up to the Army, in the Army, and every day since. In truth, a knife IS a multi-tool if you are willing to beat on it enough. :)

Thru a forum, I recently ended up with an early, red Alox farmer. I had no idea the Farmer was one of the best loved models - but I can agree it's a great one. The tiny SAK's appear like toys to me, and the ones with a gazillion widgets on it seem like they belong in a glovebox. I added a "clip draw" so I can clip it to my pocket, and started toting it around. My intention was to "give it a try"....I didn't expect a lot of it.

My surprise is that the saw is incredible, the knife blade is very easy to put a super sharp edge on, and the awl is an incredible firesteel striker.

In the past month or so I've been carrying it, I've yet to need the can opener, or either screwdriver, but the bottle opener does work well, I can attest to, lol.

Will I ever give up carrying a smallish fixed blade daily? No. I enjoy knowing I have a tough survival tool or SD tool close at hand...
but have my eyes been opened to the wonderful SAK Farmer? YES! they have. It's a journey...and for now...the SAK Farmer and I are traveling together.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Awesome Farmer", January 23, 2009

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S. W. Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife (Silver Alox Ribbed) (Sports)

I have many SAKS, But the one I always come back to is the Vic Farmer. Tha Alox scales look great after many years of service. The main blade is razor sharp from the factory and easy to maintain. The saw is the cat's meow in my book, The teeth stay sharp and are self cleaning. I have opened hundreds of cans with the opener. It's a cinch with a little practice. If you want a versatile SAK that will virtualy last a life time. The Victorinox Farmer is the one for you.