| | |  | Pocket Knives | Home » » » New - Explorer Plus Red by Victorinox - 53792 | | | | | | | Description: | | Explorer Plus Red 91mm - large blade small blade corkscrew can opener small screwdriver bottle opener large screwdriver wire stripper reamer key ring tweezers toothpick scissors multi-purpose hook Phillips screwdriver magnifying glass pressurized ball point pen straight pin mini screwdriver | | | Features: | |
• Large blade, Small blade, Can opener with small screwdriver, Straight pin
• Bottle opener with large screwdriver & wire stripper, Pressurized ball point pen, Patented mini-screwdriver
• Scissors, Magnifying glass, Reamer with sewing eye, Key ring
• Phillips screwdriver, Corkscrew, Hook, Toothpick, Tweezers
• Length: 91mm
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.3 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 1.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.35 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 23 reviews |
| | | | Customer Reviews: | |
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23 of 23 found the following review helpful:
 perfect pocket knifeNov 28, 2005
By FALONIA
"falonia"
I have owned several Victorinox pocket knives over the years. The Exployer is my favorite. In fact I think I currently have my third Exployer (they are always getting lost!) I have never had one fail in anyway. They come razor shop from the factory and are so versatile that I use mine everyday. My favorite features are the phillips screwdriver, the corkscrew (go figure) and the magnifying glass. Yes the magnifying glass is indespensible and you don't know that because you don't normally carry one in your pocket. They are far superior in quality to the Leatherman products ( of which I own two, basically for the pliers which are well made and useful.) The quality of the stainless steel and finish are far superior in the Victorinox. In fact few custom knives have the Victorinox versatility and finish.
It is the first thing I put in my pocket in the morning and I will turnaround and come back to get it if I forget!
10 of 10 found the following review helpful:
I love this knife/tool/friend.Jun 29, 2006
By John Carmichael
For me, this pocket knife has everything. I take it everywere. I needed a philips screwdriver, scissors, and a cork screw (the three tools I use most) and this knife had them all and much much more. Just add a projectile grappling hook and it could completely replace Batman's utility belt.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Replacing My Explorer After 20 Years of UseOct 02, 2006
By M. Aslam
"engineamerican"
I am replacing the one I had to give up at Lahore Airport recently because I forgot to pack it in my check-in luggage. The knife had to be given up most reluctantly after I had used it for 20 years. It never left my pocket no matter what! I have to admit that the blades were getting dull after my work buddies would borrow it and used it to cut outside plant phone cable, and wire stripping etc. I stopped loaning it after I saw the abuse. I truely think this Victorinox Explorer is a work of art in form, fit and function. The magnifying lens has been indespensible, as has been the tweezers that I have used incountable times to pull wood chip or iron filing stuck in my finger or hand. In my view, future bionic tinkerer engineer would be born with one!
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
 Magnifier ConcernNov 13, 2009
By W. Crews Giles
I had an Explorer for 35 years, and it was in mint condition despite heavy and rough use. Alas! it fell through a hole in the my pocket.
THE NEGATIVE
This was my replacement, and while a few additions have been made, I am disappointed with the new style magnifier. I could be wrong, but I had believed the original (the one which is still pictured-- with the gray plastic frame) was an acrylic lens. The new one is one molded piece and seems to be of styrene. I am suspicious it will not fare as well: that it will be more susceptible to scratches, and almost certainly will simply break off from the knife as it is no longer held by the thicker and less brittle PVC frame.
I had used my original Explorer to light camp fires on sunny afternoons-- I fear this one may not have that ability.
Also, see the note on the Phillips Head Screwdriver, below.
WHAT IS NEW:
Tiny Blade Screwdriver: The addition of the tiny (bladed) screwdriver held by the corkscrew is perfect for eyeglass repair and is a nice feature.
Hook: I have no idea what I would use this for; but if I ever have to hold a thin rope or cable taught, the knife itself would serve as a comfortable handle from which to provide good control of the centered hook.
Ink Pen: Concealed just like the tweezers and toothpick, the pen is handy-- just right to fill in when you realize you misplaced a full sized pen.
Straight Pen: It took me a while to find this addition (open the corkscrew and look for the head of the straight pen sticking out between the red scale and the metal frame. I cannot recall ever thinking, "if I only had a straight pen..." in my life-- I have no idea why this is here.
FAMILIAR FEATURES:
Long and Short Pocket Knife Blades: Edges are durable and quite sharp out of the box. The steel, however, is so hard that sharpening is a very big chore.
Scissors: Just right for paper or thread, and always handy.
Phillips Screwdriver: Because the steel is so very hard, I have often gone to retrieve my Swiss Army Knife when a full size screwdriver could not win a battle against a steel screw. The Phillips Head is not milled to as sharp a point as my original. That is a shame as my old one was very useful for very small screws.
Can Opener / Small Blade Screw Driver : This is the best and smallest can opener I have ever owned. I have "saved" countless cans after they were mangled by automatic or common manual kitchen openers. Besides removing an entire lid, it also is sharp enough to make two triangular cuts and then fold the triangle down for pouring contents.
Bottle Opener / Large Blade Screwdriver: Until beer bottlers all use screw caps, this feature will be indispensable.
Cork Screw: Often handy, and of excellent design-- never failed me.
Awl: I have found this one useful for boring, cleaning fingernails, and splinter removal.
Tweezers: Perfect for the last stage of removing splinters, or holding an eyeglass screw.
Plastic Toothpick: rarely used, but kind of handy when you are camping.
Key Chain Ring : Great. I keep mine on a carabiner so that I can attach it to whatever is handiest at the time.
Scales (the red plastic exterior). Very hard and durable. To personalize my original Explorer, I carefully pried the scales off, and used them as the guide for making new ones out of a hard wood (channels for tweezers, toothpick and now the straight pen and ink pen). About an hour or careful carving and test fits, and I epoxied them on. I haven't done this for this replacement, yet. The original was apparently seated by both epoxy and the plastic attached while still pliable to melt and then harden around the rivet-like blade hinges. I assume I will find this one to be the same.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Fantastic pocket knifeJun 05, 2007
By AcornMan
I first got an Explorer knife many, many years ago and used it regularly for more then two decades before giving it to someone as a gift (it's a long story). I knew I would have to buy a new one just like it because it was such a fantastic tool. The Explorer has just the right mix of tools. It's not oversized and bulky like the Champion, yet it's still very useful and versitile. This particular model is even better than the one I had because it comes with the tiny eyeglass screwdriver (an absolutely wonderful accessory for anyone who wears glasses) and a little ballpoint pen. Granted, the pen isn't fit for lots of writing, but it will do in a pinch, and that's really the point of it anyway. So basically what I'm saying is that this is a great knife and I plan on enjoying mine for many years to come (or until I give this one away too).
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