Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Pocket Knife

by Victorinox

Product Features

• Contains eleven stainless-steel tools
• Large knife blade, small knife blade, Phillips screwdriver, large screwdriver, small screwdriver
• Bottle opener, can opener, wire stripper, reamer/punch, tweezers, toothpick
• Ideal for crafts, workbench; just 3-1/4 inches long
• Includes key ring; lifetime warranty against defects

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army knife a century ago comes this complete set of tools for craftsmen and women--all neatly contained inside a single implement that measures just 3-1/4 inches long. Sheathed in the famous Swiss Army red plastic, the Tinker pocket knife is a toolbox small enough to fit into a pocket. (It also comes with a key ring.) A valued companion, this pocket knife contains 11 stainless-steel tools and carries a lifetime warranty against defects. The tools include a large knife blade, small knife blade, Phillips screwdriver, can opener, small screwdriver, bottle opener, large screwdriver, wire stripper, reamer/punch, tweezers, and plastic toothpick. --Fred Brack

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.7 x 1.9 x 0.8 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B00004YVB4
• Item model number: 53101
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,311 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

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39 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So you want Phillips screwdriver AND scissors?, November 2, 2003

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ciniminis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Pocket Knife (Sports)

I saw quite a few reviews here from people who love this model but more or less miss having the scissors. You may want to know that Victorinox makes (at least) 4 slightly different Tinker models: "Small Tinker", "Tinker", "Super Tinker", and "Deluxe Tinker". If the measurement information given above (3 1/4") is correct, then the model sold here is actually the "Small Tinker". The other 3 are full-size models (just 1/4" longer). Trivia aside, what I want to bring to your attention is that the "Super Tinker" model has all the same tools as the "Tinker" plus one - the nifty little scissors! If you're looking for the ideal model that has BOTH the Phillips screwdriver AND the scissors, go with the "Super Tinker" instead.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a trusted partner, February 26, 2003

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Hal (St Joseph, MO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Pocket Knife (Sports)

I carry two pocket knives with me at all times: A Benchmade tactical folder and this knife. I keep the Benchmade on me simply because it's easy to get out and use quickly while your other hand is busy holding whatever it is you're working on (plus the serrations come in handy with tougher material). The Swiss Tinker is a fabulous knife indeed. The phillips screwdriver is a unique departure from the corkscrew (which is also very handy), though it can be a bit akward to use at times. The slim lines and light weight of this knife makes it easy to carry in jeans and suit pants, without making too much of a bulge. Although the scissors in the Swiss knives are without serious competition anywhere in the market, I'm not missing them too much. This knife has been a trusted companion for many years.
One thing I have found about the Swiss knives, though: take off that stupid key ring. If you carry the Swiss in your pocket like I do, the ring will catch every string, wire, and cord in your pocket.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Starter Swiss Army Knife, May 9, 2006

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John J. Toutant "anachronistic knight" (Southern New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Pocket Knife (Sports)

If somebody started a 12-step program for Swiss Army Knife owners, I would probably be hauled into the meeting by my wife....but that's my problem. Swiss Army knives are like cars; they run the gamut from sub-compacts, to sedans, to monster SUV's. Using that analogy, the Tinker would probably rate as a dependable and economical light pick-up truck. It can do a lot of jobs, and take quite a bit of punishment, but understandably, does not have the full complement of bells and whistles (corkscew, scissors, pliers, magnifying glass, etc.) that the bigger and pricier models have. The Tinker represents a reasonably good trade-off among the areas of portability, utility, and cost. Not to brag, but I got mine, new in the box, for $8 at a flea market. The Tinker would be a great knife for the Boy Scout/Girl Scout in your life, or some other responsible young person who can be trusted with cutlery, for camping, hiking, outdoor activities, etc. I carry my Tinker at all times, and I'm known to say a quick prayer of thanks each time it saves me a trip to the toolbox for a phillips head screwdriver, or flat tip screw driver. For the sake of modesty, I won't give a "top ten list" of uses for the tweezers and toothpick; I'll leave that up to you.