| | |  | Pocket Knives | Home » » » Victorinox Swiss Army Pioneer Pocket Knife | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | The Victorinox Swiss Army 53960 Pioneer has the following unique features: 1. Large Blade 2. Reamer 3. Can Opener with 4. Small Screwdriver 5. Bottle Opener with 6. Large Screwdriver 7. Wire Stripper 8. Key Ring In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. In 1897, he crafted the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife. Since that time, the Elsener family has continued to craft tools in the Victorinox tradition of in genius design, durability, and quality. This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of first class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship. REMEMBER, If it doesn't say Victorinox, it's not the Original Swiss Army Knife. | | | Features: | |
• Compact Swiss Army pocketknife for hiking, camping, and more
• Enclosed in ribbed silver Alox housing made to exacting Victorinox standards
• Large blade; can opener with small screwdriver
• Bottle opener with large screwdriver and wire stripper
• Measures 3.5 inches long; weighs 3.2 ounces; lifetime warranty
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| 0.2 pounds | | Package Length:
| 3.7 inches | | Package Width:
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| 0.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
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16 of 18 found the following review helpful:
A gem of simplicityJun 30, 2006
By Stanley H. Zisk
"daman"
I bought this knife to replace an older one that I "lost" at an airport security check (forgot to empty that pocket at home.)
This one is an absolute gem, has a small variety of tools that are extremely useful and is not overloaded with "fun" stuff that just add to the weight and awkwardness. The metal is hard & sturdy enough that you can really do some prying without damaging the blades, the knife blade is sharp and will hopefully stay that way for a while (good metal), the can-opener works well, the shape of the small screwdriver lets you wriggle it into the smallest of openings to do the pry thing, and the blade remains un-nicked so continues to work well as a screwdriver afterward.
Also, the handle is metal, not plastic, so I can carry it (for years?) in the same pocket with my keys, with no chipping or loosening of the side plates. A very good design! and I'm grateful that the Company continues to make such a useful piece, when they undoubtedly earn a lot more profit from the big, fancy, multi-mega-bladed tools - which may be good in a toolbox, but not in a pocket!
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
Pioneer- Soldier with a keyringJan 14, 2008
By N. Phelps
The Pioneer is basically a Victorinox Soldier model, with the addition of a keyring. It provides the can opener/screwdriver, large flathead screwdriver/bottle opener/prybar, reamer, and large blade. The alox-handle knives like this one have stronger backsprings and thicker tools than the cellidor-handle models. The reamer is semi-sharpened and very effective. Nice sturdy, thin knife.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Vic Pioneer is fantastic!!Jun 09, 2008
By M. Carey
The Victorinox Pioneer is one of my favorite pocket knives for the money. The blade on the Pioneer is thicker than the large blade on the red cellidor model. The awl is sharp and makes a nice clean hole. The alox handles on this knife are solid and durable. This knife is easy to clean and maintain because of the solid scales. Through moderate use, I have yet to have to sharpen the blade. Backsprings are heavy duty making the snap on these knives is really good.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Exactly what I was looking forMar 17, 2011
By Rockasaurus
The Pioneer deserves its reputation as a classic.
Form factor: It's small and light enough to carry comfortably in a pants pocket. Can't say that about my multi-tool.
Durability: The blade and tools are sturdy and well made, and the alox handle seems indestructible.
The blade: First and foremost, a knife is a blade, not a pliers, screwdriver, or can opener. This blade is sharp, sturdy, and sizable enough to actually do useful work. Try slicing an apple with a cutesy little 1.5" blade on a mini-multitool.
The tools: Just what you need, and nothing you don't. The awl, bottle opener and can opener are well-designed and surprisingly effective. I'm continually amazed at the amount of chores that I can handle with just the four tools on this knife.
There are knives that look cooler and have more gee-whiz features. But for day to day utility, the Pioneer is damn near perfect.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Victorinox PioneerSep 10, 2010
By William H. Mitcheltree
I have carried a Pioneer for 35 years. It differs from the current model in two respects. The alox scales were anodized red and the cut liner is brass, not aluminum. Over the years the red has worn off except in the checkering grooves and where it is protected by the awl. The blade takes a good edge and holds it well. Maintenance with a few strokes on a professional steel is all it usually takes to keep it sharp enough to win the occasional bar bet. All of the tools have seen extensive use and show little wear save minor scuffing. Despite the years of use, the joints are tight. A little oil from time to time helps flush out any pocket grit which would cause excess wear.
I can recommend wholeheartedly the Victorinox Pioneer, with the caveat that only years of use will tell if the current production knives are as good as those of the past.
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