Victorinox multitools: features, types and tips for choosing

Pliers and screwdrivers, scissors and an awl, wrenches, a file, a saw and an ax - all of these tools are often needed on camping trips, fishing or in any other life situations. However, the necessary devices are not always at hand. Fortunately, the Swiss craftsmen have presented the world with a great alternative to whole sets of tools - the Victorinox multitool.

At the end of the 19th century, a Swiss inventor named Karl Elsener organized the Association of Knife Craftsmen. Since 1890, the man launched the production of multi-tools - multifunctional knives, which are in great demand in the modern world. The first models had wooden handles and, in addition to a huge blade, were equipped with an awl, opener and screwdriver. Since 1891, the Elsener workshop, despite the approval and consumer demands of ordinary citizens, supplied its products only to the Swiss army. For this reason, Swiss multifunctional knives, and later multitools, were initially called officer, army or soldier. Over time, Karl Elsener's workshop became known as the Victorinox brand.

From the beginning of its existence to this day, Victorinox continues to improve its products, improve their ergonomic qualities and expand the functions of the tool. Every year the manufacturer surpasses itself by releasing even more practical folding knives. Victorinox multi-tools are by far the most recognizable and best-selling in the world. A huge range of products allows you to choose and buy Victorinox products for absolutely all consumers, with any income and financial capabilities. At the same time, even the cheapest folding knife from a well-known brand will be distinguished by excellent quality and long service life. From the first months of its existence, the inventions of the Swiss master gained immense popularity.

The following characteristics have provided the Victorinox multitool with such customer love.

• Compactness and light weight.
• Multifunctionality. From a nail file to a compass, you'll always have your essentials close at hand.
• Scrupulousness and close attention to detail. All products are carefully designed.
• High quality metal for blade, tools and handle material.
• Ergonomic Multitools are convenient to carry, open / close, use.
• Durability and reliability. Swiss brand knives have been passed down from generation to generation.

Victorinox multitools are made from the finest grades of steel. Thanks to this feature, folding knives:

• withstand heavy loads;
• keep the factory sharpening for a very long time;
• have reliable mechanisms and locks.

The wide variety of models also deserves attention. Depending on your needs, you can pick up any item, with a minimum or maximum amount of tools, of any design and color. At the same time, the accessory will remain compact and not heavy. The latter factor plays an important role, since not everyone likes to carry heavy objects that pull off pockets and make it difficult to work with the tool in general.

To make it convenient for customers to carry multitools, the manufacturer completes them with covers made of solid genuine leather. Such a bag can be fastened to a belt (especially important for travelers and tourists who are extremely important to save space in a backpack, while having the necessary tool nearby). Victorinox folding knives make an excellent gift.

Some models come to stores in stylish gift wrapping, with covers or additional accessories. There are different colors available, the best selling ones are as follows.

• Red. Such models can be gifted to both men and women.
• Black and blue. A win-win as a gift for a man.
• Khaki. Any serviceman, and even a simple tourist will be delighted with it.
• Patriotic motifs on the handle of the knife.

Victorinox multi-tools are made of high quality stainless steel with elements that change the original composition of the product (alloying components). These are molybdenum, silicon, carbon, manganese and chromium. Alloy in the process of making accessories is technologically unique hardening.

Each appliance has a spring, which makes the folding knife easy to fold and unfold. In addition, the spring provides reliable fixation of the device in both open and closed positions. Due to the internal aluminum spacers, the construction is quite light. The handles are provided with special pads made of high quality plastic. This material eliminates the possibility of sliding the instrument in wet hands and provides resistance to abrasion and mechanical damage.

The advantage of Victorinox multitool can also be called the presence of a carabiner or a special hole on the handle. This feature allows you to hang a multitool, for example, on a belt or backpack strap.

The centerpiece of any multi-tool is the pliers. The rest of the accessories of the accessory differ depending on the model. The design intentionally contains a special retainer, to which the constituent elements are attached. Victorinox specialists have created products with great capabilities that can help in any situation, be it hiking, traveling or repairing something. Wherever the owner of the universal tool is located, whatever he is doing (professional activity or leisure), Swiss multitools will become reliable assistants.

For household purposes, Victorinox offers multi-tools that are equipped with:

• scissors;
• ruler;
• crochet;
• corkscrew;
• can opener;
• with a knife.

For joinery and plumbing, samples with:

• chisel;
• chisel;
• with an awl;
• hacksaw blade for metal and wood;
• file;
• screwdriver.

Despite the fact that all Victorinox folding knives are quality products, there is a rating of the most successful models, which for many years topped the list of frequently sold.

• Signature Lite. Equipped with a small LED, retractable ballpoint pen.

• Huntsman. Designed for connoisseurs of hunting, since it has a corkscrew and a knife necessary for hunters, with which you can easily gut small game or perform any other tasks related to living in the wild.

• Champ. A sample designed for experienced professionals. Has a file, pliers, several types of knives, a corkscrew, a puncher and other things necessary for the master. Despite the large number of tools, such a folding multitool is made in the "butterfly" style and has an incredibly thin base.

• Classic SD. Equipped with such elements as blade, tweezers, small scissors, file. The folding knife can be used as a key ring or as a bag / backpack decoration.

• Farmer. The flawless appearance is complemented by a ribbed handle, which prevents the knife from sliding in a wet palm. The device has an awl and a file. Farmer is not subject to corrosion and mechanical damage.

Genuine Victorinox products are not cheap, so before buying a product, you need to think carefully about what the tool is needed for, for what purposes it is purchased. In order not to get confused, you can write down on a piece of paper those types of work that are most often performed. After all, not every day we need an awl or a file, but we cannot do without a corkscrew for opening bottles and a knife.

When choosing, you need to remember that even the highest quality folding knife cannot replace a professional set of tools. He will help out in emergency situations, but for technical, very complex operations, it may not be suitable. Meanwhile, Victorinox manufacturers do their best to make their products as close to professional tools as possible and never fail.

Select multitools should, as already mentioned, based on the tasks that will most often be assigned to this accessory, as well as on the basis of its weight. The maximum weight of a Victorinox multitool is 370 grams, therefore, this sample has the largest package bundle.

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