Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife (Limited Edition-Red)

by Victorinox

Product Features

• Features more than eight useful stainless steel tools
• Tools include a large knife blade, can opener, cap lifter, bottle opener, regular screwdriver
• Measures 3-1/2-inches long; convenient for the glove box, tool box, tackle box, camping weekends
• Includes a lifetime warranty against defects

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army knife a century ago comes the Limited Edition Red Farmer Pocket Knife--a complete set of tools for campers, hikers, hunters, fishers, picnic enthusiasts, and people of all trades--all neatly contained in a single implement. Measuring just 3-1/2-inches long, the Farmer is sheathed in the famous Swiss Army red aluminum body that came on the original Soldier’s Knife in the early '80s. A valued companion, this pocket knife contains more than eight stainless steel tools and features and carries a lifetime warranty against defects.

Features:

• Large blade
• Can opener
• Bottle opener
• Cap lifter
• Regular screwdriver
• Wire stripper
• Reamer, punch
• Mini screwdriver tip (can be used with Phillips)
• Wood saw
• Key ring

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.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000S6Q488
• Item model number: 57965
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,848 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Outstanding Pocketknife, October 9, 2007

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David S. Markowitz (PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife (Limited Edition-Red) (Sports)

This is a truly outstanding pocketknife. I've owned a Vic Pioneer since th early 1980s and it never let me down. The Farmer is the same knife with the addition of a very functional saw blade.

The Farmer offers a very useful selection of tools yet is still compact enough for comfortable pocket carry. The knife is sharp, retains the edge well, but is easy to sharpen. The bottle and can openers work very well, as do the screwdrivers. The reamer/awl blade is handy for drilling holes in wood or plastic and can be used as a punch through light metal. Additionally, the reamer makes a great striker for fire steels, e.g. the "flint" on a magnesium fire starter.

The Alox scales are nearly indestructable and the stainless steel blades are very corrosion resistant.

I carry mine everyday with a lighter and LED flashlight connected with a chain to the knife's keyring. It makes a perfect pocket survival kit.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Victorinox Farmer is one of the best SAK models, November 25, 2007

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Donald Strader (Miami, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife (Limited Edition-Red) (Sports)

Everyone has their favorite models of SAK's (Swiss Army Knives) and this model is often on the list of favorites. It certainly is on my list of favorites. One of the Pioneer series, this has thicker or stouter blades then a regular SAK and strong backsprings. The blade is not too thick though, to be effective at cutting.

It has an effective tool selection including a saw. It is relatively thin, despite the essential tools, for easy pocket carry. This is made possible by the Alox scales or aluminum with a grid pattern. One looses the toothpick and tweezers in the process of gaining Alox scales, but they can be carried in a hollow coffee stirrer straw or in a Classic model, if strongly desired. The other notable feature of the Farmer is the forward facing awl which is especially useful in this orientation. This makes it very similar to the Boy Scout pocket knife, yet one gets the bonus of a saw.

This model used to come with red Alox scales, but was only available in silver Alox, i.e. plain aluminum with a grid, for the last few years. Plain aluminum with a grid or Alox has the advantage that any scratches will be the same color, silver. However, the red Alox is beautiful and the highly sought after red is now available in this limited edition. As I type this the Amazon price is highly competitive, and certainly easier than locating an older model, to get the red color Alox. One might prefer other models for certain reasons or tasks, but it is unlikely that anyone would be disappointed with this Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife (Limited Edition-Red). A great knife!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Knife to Carry, December 4, 2007

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Larry Baker (Lewistown, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife (Limited Edition-Red) (Sports)

I've carried a SAK "Farmer" for years. It's five tools meet 99% of the tasks you might face while in the field. The saw is a tremendous tool. Hunters can use it to saw a deer's aitch bone. The blade sharpens easily, and the small screw driver works well on Phillips heads. Can't go wrong with this knife.