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15 of 15 found the following review helpful:
My favorite Swiss Army knifeAug 25, 2003
By C W Breaux
The Victorinox Executive is my favorite Swiss Army knife. My father gave me my first one, and I've carried one in my pocket for the past 20 years. At 3" long and 2.1 oz in weight, it's a good size for a man's trouser pocket as opposed to the larger Swiss Army knives (eg, the Swiss Army Altimeter Tool at 3.5" long and 3.8 oz in weight which goes in my backpack). Of the multiple functions, I end up using the small scissors the most; the two knife blades, orange peeler, standard screwdriver, nail file, tweezers, and toothpick come in handy, too. My only problem in these post-9/11 days is that I can't carry it with me on airline flights, which leaves me feeling a little helpless at times.An excellent gift idea!
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great little pocket knifeMar 07, 2008
By Newguy
I bought mine when i was in my teens and have had it ever since. I have lost it a few times and came across it usually during a move or when I was looking for something else. Always happy to see it. It fits nicely in the small change pocket above the right front pocket of my levis. Its not to big at all and great for everyday stuff. My son will surely get this one when he is of age.
8 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Excellent small knife!Jun 01, 2008
By jw
"Jerry"
This is my third Victorinox Executive pocket knife. (Lost one, gave one to a friend.) I collect pocket knives so I think I know a little on the subject. I sometimes also carry a larger knife for heavier cutting duties, but I always have this one in my pocket. Always. The scissors are top quality, the blades come sharp and are easy to resharpen, the nail file is very good - I've even loaned it to ladies who are suprised by the job it does. OK, the orange peeler is sort of silly, but even it does a good job of peeling oranges the three times a year one might want to do such a thing. If you're thinking of buying this knife, stop thinking. Just buy it, you won't be sorry.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
I Love This KnifeSep 07, 2007
By A Reader
Outstanding! Can't tell you how often I use the scissors on it!!! I usually buy them in pairs, as either TSA or a couch cushion ends up with them.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
My favorite pocket knifeMar 19, 2011
By R. Tompson
"randyt5194"
I'm a businessman and a former Boy Scout. I like to Be Prepared, and that includes carrying a small pocketknife with me (except when I'm flying).
I've owned between 10 and 20 of this particular model of knife in 20+ years. Why so many? Well, some of them I lost... some were borrowed by my children and never returned... some were abandoned at TSA security areas when I forgot to slip the knife into my checked luggage... some are in my desk at work as an emergency reserve. And I always worry Victorinox will stop making this model, so I buy ahead.
For me, this is the perfect pocketknife.
- It has a great selection of blades... the large and small drop point.. the fingernail cleaner/file... the scissors are the best scissors I've found on many a pocket knife (on many others the blades are serrated, or the spring is misaligned, or too weak/strong)... and it's amazing how often I use the orange peeler!
- The steel is gorgeous, never stains. It stays sharp for a long time (I sharpen it with a diamond stick maybe twice a year)
- I use the toothpick for lots of tasks, from tooth hygiene to marlinspike for small problem knots.
- It's comfortable to carry in a pants pocket. Too many of the Swiss Army Knives are so loaded down with less useful implements, and too thick/heavy for business trousers.
- Hinge tension is perfectly balanced. The blades open easily without breaking a fingernail, but keep the blades securely inside the handle.
Any Boy Scout will tell you that a knife is the very most important tool you can carry. With a knife you can make rope, which is the second most important thing you can have in a survival situation. With knife and rope you can make shelter, acquire food and water. With a knife you can make fire, defend yourself.
In addition to my various copies of this knife, I own another dozen or so knives for other purposes: Multitools, hunting knives, a folding knife for opening mail, and the kitchen knives of course. But this is my workhorse knife, the one I carry on my person.
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