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EVO, the evolution series, makes knives even easier with modern styling and unique ergonomic grip.Patented locking Phillips® head screwdriver, cap lifter, wire stripper..Can opener..Nail file, nail cleaner..Phillips® head screwdriver..Reamer, awl..Toothpick..Tweezers..Corkscrew.Key ring..Size: 3.25 in..Wt. 4.5 oz..
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Red - Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am an aircraft mechanic and I work the flight line, but do alot of office work as well, having a personal multi-funtional tool is essential to me.
I have always carried a pocket knife, but this little tool is so much more than a knife, it works better that a multi-functional plier tool, because its more compact but works like its so much bigger.
Great product, thinking of giving them as gifts!
I have always carried a pocket knife, but this little tool is so much more than a knife, it works better that a multi-functional plier tool, because its more compact but works like its so much bigger.
Great product, thinking of giving them as gifts!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By JColez
Color Name:Red - Black
.. So, the debate continues on as to who made the real original Swiss Army knives (Wenger, or Victorinox). I heard a story that ages ago Swiss government split a contract with both companies to first make SAK's. So, they both made and still make original SAK's. In fact, Victorinox recently bought Wenger (Wenger is a much smaller company than Victorinox). Vic wanted to keep Wenger a Swiss brand with Swiss standards. I have both kinds, and I can honestly say that they are a tie ball game. There are no discernable inadequecies with the fit and function of these handy tools. They are designed, and relatively unchanged for general tinkering, camp and office related function. So, they work great if you're in a pinch, but if you're in a bind, you might rely on the newer multitools on the market (Leatherman, Gerber etc.). I once blew a hose in a Mustang GT, and all I had was a Swiss Army pen knife on my key chain. So, I cut the hose to re-fit and tighted the hose-clamp back and I was back on the road. You never know when you'll need one of these! There's also something cool-old-school about unboxing one of these knives. It's takes me back to when my Grandfather first gave me one ca 1977.. So, I find them to be collectible and useful at the same time.
As for the Wenger, Evo 16813 - I really like it. It's got a good variety of tools and mine open/close just fine with a few small quibbles. The phillips screwdriver is hard to open (tension), and the scissors are awkward to open (hardish to get a finger nail in the etch - the phillips imedes this). Also, the included wrench is for too-small nuts and bolts (3/8's or less - guessing). However, I think the wrench would work pretty good as a golf-divot fixer, and a general pry-tool. Most Vic. knives have the phillips on the back of the knife, but this limits you to a specific space. The Wenger's phillips opens on the main portion of the knife, making it more useful in my opinion - you get more reach on the Wenger. I like that the large blade on this knife locks. It's an added security feature; it also came very sharp (and sharpens easily). The pliers, scissors, and the wrench are smaller than the picture makes them appear, but they are akin with Vic's versions of the same. I really like that the pliers are adjustable, and the EVO contoured grip on the handle is a new thing for this type of knife - it's cool. The comfort is good, but more so, it will keep the handle from getting scratched up as much (a common occurence for these knives). The texture of the grip offers a little bit more traction than the usual plastic, but nothing special, so I can't remark much about that. I find the awl and corkscrew to be useless, so I'd like for either company to update such with newer innovative tools. This knife is compact and goes right in your pocket, but some may find it a little wide-ish (about 1 inch). So, this knife maybe not for those who regularly wear slacks, but is fine to throw in your bag or brief-case. It's not lunky, or heavy for what it offers. I like the lock on this knife, but I'm neutral on it's place on the knife. It seems like it might snag on something or another; nonetheless, I do like the lock on this knife as opposed to other SAK's which don't have one. The lock makes it a safer knife. NOTE: I conduct a lock-up test on all my knives.. it goes somthing like this: I open the knife in the locked position, and then I try to push downward hardly to force the lock to move, or half-fail (also to check and to force blade-play, or to see if there is any minor give). ********However, DON'T try that on this knife, you can easily depress the lock while holding the handle while trying to force the blade closed. And if you press hard enough you'll cut yourself badly. I accidentally had the lock release a few times on me when doing this check (luckily the blade has a half-way detent which stops it mid opening). They should move the lock, or re-configure it. This is not a deal breaker for me, as this is not a hard use knife. Most people wouldn't use the knife in such a way to force the blade closed when using it either.
Moving on - I also have the Victorinox Deluxe Tinker, a close version of this knife (a little brother). The D. Tinker was only $30 plus shipping. The D. Tinker, doesn't have a locking blade, adjustable pliers (Tinkers are non-adjustable), a wrench, a nail-file, or a cork-screw, or the contoured handle with inserts.. As for each their respective tools are relatively the same. The D. Tinker, however, has the small knife blade (which I use more than the big blade); it also has better tweezers in my opinion (they are larger, and have a bigger tab on the end to get a hold of them). The D. Tinker also has scissors which aren't serrated (no biggie, becuz they are very good little scissors). Overall, the above small differences offer sway to the Wenger-side. I like the Wenger because I can also use it as a golf divot repair tool amongst other things. The Wenger and Victorinox have the best bottle opener of any mulitool I own (out of 5). All bottle openers should work like this one!! Therefore, overall, it's better than the D. Tinker, and is better characterized by being a bigger brother to the D. Tinker. If price, or size is an issue, I'd buy the Tinker, but for an extra $15 or so, you can get the little extra's that make this one better and more unique. The D. Tinker is about 1/8 less wide than the Evo Grip.
I wish both Vic, and Wenger would add a saw/file/fish hook disgorger to both models I'm comparing, and a real golf repair tool. I also think some of the more outdated tools on these could be re-thunk (Awl, corkscrew's, nail file, toothpick). I would put a good quality magnetic golf-ball marker on all SAK's. I would offer different finishes and a more grippy, scratch resistant version.. These knives are so well built, that they have a lot more years of design perfection than the multi-tools out there (in my opinion). SAK's are sturdy, simple, effective, and offer value to those who use and collect them. I'm not sure I'd step over $50 to buy one, but that's me. This Wenger is just about perfect for what I wanted and I got it for $47 and free shipping. Came fresh in box in 3 days.
As for the Wenger, Evo 16813 - I really like it. It's got a good variety of tools and mine open/close just fine with a few small quibbles. The phillips screwdriver is hard to open (tension), and the scissors are awkward to open (hardish to get a finger nail in the etch - the phillips imedes this). Also, the included wrench is for too-small nuts and bolts (3/8's or less - guessing). However, I think the wrench would work pretty good as a golf-divot fixer, and a general pry-tool. Most Vic. knives have the phillips on the back of the knife, but this limits you to a specific space. The Wenger's phillips opens on the main portion of the knife, making it more useful in my opinion - you get more reach on the Wenger. I like that the large blade on this knife locks. It's an added security feature; it also came very sharp (and sharpens easily). The pliers, scissors, and the wrench are smaller than the picture makes them appear, but they are akin with Vic's versions of the same. I really like that the pliers are adjustable, and the EVO contoured grip on the handle is a new thing for this type of knife - it's cool. The comfort is good, but more so, it will keep the handle from getting scratched up as much (a common occurence for these knives). The texture of the grip offers a little bit more traction than the usual plastic, but nothing special, so I can't remark much about that. I find the awl and corkscrew to be useless, so I'd like for either company to update such with newer innovative tools. This knife is compact and goes right in your pocket, but some may find it a little wide-ish (about 1 inch). So, this knife maybe not for those who regularly wear slacks, but is fine to throw in your bag or brief-case. It's not lunky, or heavy for what it offers. I like the lock on this knife, but I'm neutral on it's place on the knife. It seems like it might snag on something or another; nonetheless, I do like the lock on this knife as opposed to other SAK's which don't have one. The lock makes it a safer knife. NOTE: I conduct a lock-up test on all my knives.. it goes somthing like this: I open the knife in the locked position, and then I try to push downward hardly to force the lock to move, or half-fail (also to check and to force blade-play, or to see if there is any minor give). ********However, DON'T try that on this knife, you can easily depress the lock while holding the handle while trying to force the blade closed. And if you press hard enough you'll cut yourself badly. I accidentally had the lock release a few times on me when doing this check (luckily the blade has a half-way detent which stops it mid opening). They should move the lock, or re-configure it. This is not a deal breaker for me, as this is not a hard use knife. Most people wouldn't use the knife in such a way to force the blade closed when using it either.
Moving on - I also have the Victorinox Deluxe Tinker, a close version of this knife (a little brother). The D. Tinker was only $30 plus shipping. The D. Tinker, doesn't have a locking blade, adjustable pliers (Tinkers are non-adjustable), a wrench, a nail-file, or a cork-screw, or the contoured handle with inserts.. As for each their respective tools are relatively the same. The D. Tinker, however, has the small knife blade (which I use more than the big blade); it also has better tweezers in my opinion (they are larger, and have a bigger tab on the end to get a hold of them). The D. Tinker also has scissors which aren't serrated (no biggie, becuz they are very good little scissors). Overall, the above small differences offer sway to the Wenger-side. I like the Wenger because I can also use it as a golf divot repair tool amongst other things. The Wenger and Victorinox have the best bottle opener of any mulitool I own (out of 5). All bottle openers should work like this one!! Therefore, overall, it's better than the D. Tinker, and is better characterized by being a bigger brother to the D. Tinker. If price, or size is an issue, I'd buy the Tinker, but for an extra $15 or so, you can get the little extra's that make this one better and more unique. The D. Tinker is about 1/8 less wide than the Evo Grip.
I wish both Vic, and Wenger would add a saw/file/fish hook disgorger to both models I'm comparing, and a real golf repair tool. I also think some of the more outdated tools on these could be re-thunk (Awl, corkscrew's, nail file, toothpick). I would put a good quality magnetic golf-ball marker on all SAK's. I would offer different finishes and a more grippy, scratch resistant version.. These knives are so well built, that they have a lot more years of design perfection than the multi-tools out there (in my opinion). SAK's are sturdy, simple, effective, and offer value to those who use and collect them. I'm not sure I'd step over $50 to buy one, but that's me. This Wenger is just about perfect for what I wanted and I got it for $47 and free shipping. Came fresh in box in 3 days.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Color Name:Red - Black|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have had this multi-knife for a while no and I can say this is my favorite multitool. I am a submarine mechanic so this knife has seen sea water and plenty of abuse. The steel is the most corrosion resistant I have ever seen, other lesser tools i.e. Leatherman...etc all rusted very quickly in the presence of sea water. The parts are ultra sturdy this knife has fallen more than three stories and survived without a scratch. I have snapped the screw drivers on every other multitool I have used, except this one. My gripes are small though I would have liked to see a pen knife design like with the tradesman model, but it doesn't have the nice evogrip. And the corkscrew seems pretty useless to the average person they could replace that with an extra blade. The pliers could cut wire a little better too. Over all I love this thing
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