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67 of 70 people found the following review helpful:
A Trusty Little Pocket Toolbox
This particular pocketknife has become one of my personal favorites for many reasons. For it's small size it might appear to be a sissy, but it will out do any single blade or three-blade pocketknife of comparable dimension with it's extra utilitarian options. When all tools are folded in, the unit measures about two and a forth inches long or a little more that five...
Published on February 6, 2003 by B.P.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Good but it opens the wrong way
I'm not sure whether I want to give this 3 or 4 stars. I've had one like this before and this one is better made. The idea is I keep it on my keychain, so I always have a knife at hand. The only problem is, the knife part opens in the wrong direction. It's attached at the same end as the keychain attachment. This means when you open it, the knife is sort of fighting...
Published on August 28, 2007 by Hank Rearden
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67 of 70 people found the following review helpful:
A Trusty Little Pocket Toolbox, February 6, 2003
This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Translucent Pocket Knife (Sports)
This particular pocketknife has become one of my personal favorites for many reasons. For it's small size it might appear to be a sissy, but it will out do any single blade or three-blade pocketknife of comparable dimension with it's extra utilitarian options. When all tools are folded in, the unit measures about two and a forth inches long or a little more that five and a half centimeters. Weighing just a few grams, it's a pocketknife that is basically so light; you won't even notice you're carrying it. Comes with a single blade which is about one and a half inches long (3.5 cm), a nail file with a regular screwdriver head, toothpick, tweezers, scissors and a tiny key ring for attachment, not to mention the Swiss Army quality. Often inside or out, I'm doing some kind of small project that involves typical constructive handy work, and have come to love the tweezers on this contraption. So nice to have that on hand the moment I get a splinter, especially when dealing with a painfully nasty one from fiberglass. I can just reach into my pocket; use the tweezers to pull out the sliver right on the spot, thus preventing infection and further aggravation. The least useful tool for me on this pocketknife has been the toothpick, I never seen it as anything grand, but it's there anyway and doesn't take up too much space. All tools except the toothpick are made of stainless steel, and I was particularly impressed with the scissors, made in good quality construction that will enable it to last for a long while. The toothpick on the other hand is made of a plastic, durable enough for it's designated task. To use them, the toothpick and tweezers slide out of their slots and detach from the complete unit itself. This might create a potential for loss with these pieces, if they're not returned to their rightful slots after use. But the only other draw back that I can see with this pocketknife is the small size might make it hard to operate. If you're not very nimble with your fingers, catching the groves on the tool edges to open them might be a little difficult. But generally speaking, all features are easy to pull open and put into position when desired. Although it's not exactly intended for heavy-duty work, it's still a fantastic all-purpose tool well adapted for everyday encounters, like simply opening a box or envelope, cutting a string with a tight knot, or whittling a stick for roasting marshmallows. This little gadget provides the tool necessities and will save the day many times over. Plus the smaller compact size makes it travel a lot easier in the pocket and the transparent blue color makes it stylish and unique from its Swiss kin. Simply made for resourceful people with a strong desire for things of ingenuity and practicality.
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:
Terrific Litle Keychain Tool, January 14, 2005
This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Translucent Pocket Knife (Sports)
I've been carrying these little knives on my keychain for over twenty years. These pocket knives have done terrific service all this time, opening packages, cutting up fruit, removing splinters and all of the light-duty chores that this minature knife was designed to to. My only complaints are not the knife's fault: (1) when I remove the knife from my keychain, it's doomed. I'll lose it before it ever gets the chance to return to my purse, and (2) cow orkers and the like "accidentally" pick them up, and they disappear forever. Airport security considers these knives to be deadly weapons, although the only danger would be from a plane crew laughing themselves to death at the sight of a hijacker trying to overcome someone with a two inch long knife. But for trimming an errant nail or cutting an apple into manageable chunks, this is a great little tool.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
Utilitarian 'Le Must', March 26, 2007
This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Translucent Pocket Knife (Sports)
A small Swiss Army knife has been my constant companion for the last 30 years. It's uses are myriad & often. They last like objects made 'like they used to make them'. This one is a lot more attractive than it's predecessor which, although still useful, is showing it's 28 year age.
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
Good but it opens the wrong way, August 28, 2007
This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Translucent Pocket Knife (Sports)
I'm not sure whether I want to give this 3 or 4 stars. I've had one like this before and this one is better made. The idea is I keep it on my keychain, so I always have a knife at hand. The only problem is, the knife part opens in the wrong direction. It's attached at the same end as the keychain attachment. This means when you open it, the knife is sort of fighting against the keychain for space so it's harder to use. If it opened the other way, you'd be able to hold the keychain as a sort of part of the handle, and the blade would be free from any obstructions.
Otherwise, it seems well-made although I just bought it.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Victorinox Rocks!, December 27, 2006
I had the original solid red Victorinox that was borrowed and never returned (It was about 10 years old and still going strong!)so I purchased this one. I came back and bought about 6 more in sapphire, amethyst, and red for Christmas gifts. Everyone loved them! Small in size, but a real workhorse, and easily hangs on your keyring without excessive bulk. It came in handy opening the boxes that were taped, and the blade easily opened the plastic packaging that comes on most items now. I definitely recommend this product. If you have very large hands or need a larger blade, buy a larger knife; otherwise, this is the one you want.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Great for all purposes except getting through airports, January 6, 2008
We collected a bunch of these over my husband's employment -- his company used to hand them out for various rewards. My husband loves them -- always finds the scissors, little screwdriver, and tweezors handy -- and keeps one attached to his keys. When airport security began prohibiting any kind of sharp object from passing through security, and my husband had his first business trip after that ruling, he forgot that his little Swiss Army knife was on his keychain, and it got confiscated by security. Not to worry -- we had several more at home. Well, one by one over the past few years, he managed to have them all confiscated. Now we have to buy them, so I bought two for him this time -- a red one and a blue one -- and I hope they make it through the year. The only tool on this knife that he never uses is the toothpick -- I notice that a similar S.A. model has a little ballpoint pen instead of a toothpick, and I think we will try that version the next time. Great little tool.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Very Practical!, January 13, 2007
This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Translucent Pocket Knife (Sports)
I have owned this little knife in various colours over the years. I have other knives for heavier-duty work, but I always carry this one around and time and time again has it proven its worth. The scissors are good for snipping that stray thread off your shirt, the file for getting a chipped nail, and the toothpick for picking that one stubborn piece of pepper out of your teeth! The knife of course for almost anything ... and best of all it comes sharpened. It's kind of a bummer getting a new knife and not being able to use it to its full potential, but with this little guy you can be slicing and dicing right out of the package.
For the low price and with a colour for every person, why *not* get one?
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Great product, October 5, 2005
This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Translucent Pocket Knife (Sports)
Simple, very useful, compact AND beautiful! It can also be used as a keychain which is very handy.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great Gift & Every Day Tool for Yourself, February 29, 2008
This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Translucent Pocket Knife (Sports)
I have had one of these on my key chain for over 15 years now; it's only been replaced 3 times and I use it almost daily. It comes with a removable plastic toothpick and tweezers. I love having a toothpick handy after eating out somewhere and the tweezers work very well. The tweezers do not have the strongest grip because they are very thin and therefore a bit flexible, but I have never had them fail to work and they have very sharp edges for getting out the finest hair and/or splinter.
The knife and fingernail file/screwdriver are obviously useful in many instances; the only problem I've ever had is that if you are trying to remove/loosen a very tight screw it might close on you if you press too hard. The implements do not 'lock' into place, so you have to use some caution.
The scissors were originally my primary reason for purchasing these and are fine enough to help trim your cuticles and strong enough for smaller cuts. They are definitely not super strong but definitely cut paper and thin plastic easily.
Overall, these are a terrific gift for just about anyone and a great purchase for yourself. I've seen them in the store for upwards of $14 but you can get these for less frequently on sale at Amazon.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
ladies' size swiss army knife, June 26, 2007
This review is from: Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Translucent Pocket Knife (Sports)
I've had 6 of these tiny 'classic' knives, as keychains, for purses -- the handiest item I've ever toted. Simply super tiny scissors, and very useful tiny tweezers, plus the very sharp tiny knife blade and nail file. And now they come in prettier colours, too! P.S. be sure to remove the knife from your keychain or from your purse before flying, though -- they will take them away from you. I've lost 2 that way..
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