Customer Reviews

Victorinox Swiss Army Rescue Tool

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This is a great piece. I got it for my father in law. Its a sturdy knife and appears more than durable. The victorinox website lays out all of the features but it doesnt describe the size. This is a big knife. The blade is big, the seatbelt cutter is big, the grip is big. Its larger and thicker than a standard pocket knife because thats not what its intended for. That being said the grip fits comfortably in hand and it comes with a nylon case with belt loop. I wouldnt recommend trying to take it on a plane or anywhere where you might get frisked, as due to the size, authorities might mistake it for a weapon. But as an in car safety tool, I dont think you could ask for more.

I also want to note that the Chelsea Watch Co., whom I purchased the knife from, was excellent. I ordered the knife on monday, asked for expedited shipping, and had it in hand when I got home from work on wednesday. Not only that, but they were the only ones who had the knife in stock anywhere in NY or on websites that I could find.

This gets my full endorsement.

Being Swiss, it's even a little harder not to be overenthusiastic about the Wenger/Victorinox contribution to the Great Outdoors. After a trip around the world backpacking, dragging the hunter's version trough grit/sand and salt, with utter confidence and only minimal maintenance, I'm still amazed they could come with an even better one.
My favourite is the protected tip blade, I find it well designed, of useful size and angulation. One feels safe to use it on a victim. We use it to cut heavy ski jackets and trousers open, cut safety belt, and it works like the dedicated pound-heavy hospital tool. The locking blade is easy to open and its serrations are dead on for the thick rope or tough rubber.
It is heavier than the camping/hunting version BUT the added features and traditional ruggedness outweigh that disadvantage.

I first saw this tool showcased in Outside magazine. After researching it quite a bit, I thought it seemed like a great rescue tool. I have not been disappointed. It's an extremely durable tool. I especially like the blade and the screw drivers are as sturdy as I've ever seen on a multipurpose tool. The only thing I disliked was the sheath. I went to a local saddle shop and had a leather sheath handmade. ALthough a little heavy, I highly recommend it for backpacking and other outdoor use.

My wife bought this knife for me for Christmas. I am always a bit skeptical of the latest and greatest thing, but I gave this knife a try, and was quite impressed. On a recent deer hunt, I gutted, skinned, and quartered a deer using just this knife. Now it obviously didn't do the job better than specialized tools, and it needed sharpening after the fact, but did the job well. I am fully confident that if I had to extract a person from a car, or bring down a corrupt organization single-handedly with McGuyver-like finesse, this would be my choice of Swiss-Army Knife. If I could only have one knife this one would be hard to part with; my Air Force pilot survival knife would have quite a competitor. Sharp as a razor, one of the only knives NOT made in China, and definitely worth the purchase price.

I'm beginning to like the Rescue Tool more all the time. Initially I was going to send it back but now I think I'll keep it. It's well-constructed, pretty well-designed and it GLOWS IN THE DARK! How cool is that? It's also a bit of a handful but I think that's a plus since you need a bit of leverage and a solid grip to operate it properly anyway. The seatbelt cutter is amazingly sharp and easy to deploy and both screwdrivers are very substantial. I'm not sure I'll ever use the glass saw but it's nice to have anyway. My only complaints revolve around the large locking blade. It's got a weird partial serration that runs back from the tip. It should be either be fully serrated or better yet, not serrated at all so it could be sharpened. My other issue is that the liner lock is counter-intuitive. Instead of pushing it with your thumb to release the blade you have to pull it toward you. It's awkward to operate and makes it hard to close the knife one-handed. The mystery is that the liner-lock for the screwdriver blade works the proper way. I'd give this thing five stars if they changed the blade serrations and liner-lock but it's still a good product and well worth the money.

The Victorinox Rescue Tool is a great rescue tool. I am a firefighter and have found the knife easy to use even in service gloves and the blades are all sharper than expected. this is a great tool for any rescue workers.

I bought this as a Christmas present for my fiancee, who is a paramedic. Before giving it to her, of course I had to open it up and check it out. What a stout piece of equipment! Very nice quality, rugged functionality and not cumbersome at all. I tested with a pair of latex gloves, and also a pair of leather frisking gloves and was able to access all the functions unhindered. Made to live with a lifetime of abuse, several of the components, such as the glass cutter, are replaceable, which means no more sinking money into new knives every year or so. Finally, the pouch is made of sturdy material, large enough to access through uniform attire, and fits easily onto a 2-2.5" duty belt, making this tool readily accessible at a moment's notice!

Got this for my son after watching the manufacturer video. He is a paramedic. Says he has used it countless times AND did use it on a pick-up truck window during a call.

I purchased this tool after watching the Victorinox demonstration video and reading several reviews. It is well made, as you would expect from Victorinox and solid. It's not a pocket knife though as it is pretty bulky. The handles glow in the dark and it comes with a rugged sheath. The blades are very, very sharp (careful!) and looks like it could handle just about any rescue situation that might require cutting. This would be a great addition to a vehicle emergency kit or glove box.

This tool is certainly up to the task. As another reviewer said, this is no pocket knife. It is a large tool for tough, life-depends-on-it jobs. Can be operated while wearing gloves! True to Victorinox heritage, it is well-designed and high quality.