| | |  | Ties | Home » » » » Victorinox Swiss Army Recruit Pocket Knife (Black) | | | | | | | Product Promotions: | | | | | Description: | | 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: | |
• Victorinox swiss army recruit pocket knife
• Made of first class stainless steel
• Guaranteed a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship
| | | Product Details: | | | Package Length:
| 4.7 inches | | Package Width:
| 1.9 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 11 reviews |
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4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Handy medium size, excellent blade steelMay 07, 2009
By Robert Lindsey
My first Swiss Army knife, a red "Tinker" model Victorinox Switzerland Tinker-red Victorinox Knives, has worked for me long and well, and this "Recruit" appears to be every bits its equal for quality. To some extent, this review reflects that past experience with a similar Swiss Army knife (which is still fully usable), but I have use the Recruit enough to be confident that the carryover of quality and utility is there.
Having taken up wood carving about a year ago, I have become at least a moderately good blade sharpener and judge of blades for working wood (because that's the first skill you've got to develop if you're going to carve). These knives come to you sharp enough to give your finger a good cut if you're careless. However, the steel will take a much keener edge than it comes with, and will hold it through a substantial amount of (non-abusive) use as long as you strop the blade now and then. It does take a while to get them to an extremely keen, smooth/polished edge the first time, but you can't begrudge the manufacturer that; people who are seriously into knives develop their own edge shape (cross-section) preferences, and the knife has to come sharpened only to the point where these folks can take off and do their own thing in further sharpening. So these knives do come "sharp," but you can make them super-sharp if you want to put in the effort -- which, as I've discovered with some OTHER knives (not a Swiss Army knife), you just can't do with a lesser quality steel, regardless how much effort you give it.
As for durability.... Assuming you respect the knife's limits, the only thing you're likely to break loose on one of these is the plastic side piece (the "scale"), and you can easily glue it back on with a modern adhesive and probably never see it loose again. By respecting its limits, I mean don't pry with the blade; that's not what they're made to endure. However, if my Tinker is a good example, you can apply a fair amount of prying pressure with the screwdriver blade.
This "Recruit" knife is a bit smaller than the Tinker -- both shorter and not so thick, and actually a better fit for my medium-ish hand. (The reduction in thickness is possible because it has fewer gadgets, the only one of which I MIGHT miss is the awl that the Tinker and some others have.) If you get one and sharpen it well, and then treat it decently -- respect its limits, like I said -- it will more than repay the care.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 Swiss Army KnifeJan 14, 2008
By Tommy G. Perkins
This model of the Swiss Army Knife is just right for my application and for the people to whom I gave it for Christmas. It is big enough to handle any wood whittling project, yet not so big that it feels like a huge lump in my pocket. The small screwdriver is perfect for large Philips-Head screws and the regular screw driver is perfect for everything else. One of the ppeople to whome I gave this had not had a pocket knife in over 40 years, but he told me that he has really enjoyed carrying this knife.
Awesome daily carrying knife!Aug 11, 2011
By esfyang
The quality of Victorinox is just great as it should be. I've been using this knife for years and it works great for all kinds of situations. The bottle opener works great when having several drinks and no one remember to bring the right equipment for opening the bottles lol. Both blades are truly razor sharp, and works wonderful when cutting fruits, papers, or other stuff that could be cut. Can opener did it job, especially since I have whole bunches of tuna can and it just cut those can open without hesitation. Even have been using the can opener with hundreds of cans, it still works great. Overall, it is a great knife for daily use. The flat head screw driver is also very convenient in several situations. However, if you'd like more functions, go with champ or champion plus.
So handyJan 10, 2011
By naturalmomma
Husband loved this gift. He has a regular size swiss but wanted a keychain one. Turns out this one is slightly larger than your regular keychain ones and he likes it much better. Does so much with it.
Nice knife, but better options out there in my opinionDec 27, 2010
By Brian
"Brian from Missouri"
If you are looking for a general use Swiss Army Knife, this is a pretty good choice. Nothing wrong with it, it will serve you well I'm sure.
However... I think there are better models out there for a few bucks more unless your primary focus is minimal weight in the pocket. For minimal weight with a can and bottle opener this is your knife!
After buying a number of Swiss Army Knives (SAKs) I found out that I really prefer the "ALOX" type knives, the ones with the metal scales rather than the inexpensive (and lightweight) plastic scales.
I recommend folks looking at this knife also take a look at the Victorinox Pioneer knife, with black Alox scales. Either the Victorinox or Wenger version of the old Soldier knife would also be a great alternative. All of these knives are a bit larger and heavier than this knife, but feel stronger and sturdier.
This knife has 2 blades, a main blade and a pen blade, and a can opener and a bottle opener. The other knives I mention above have a punch (aka "awl") instead of the pen blade. I think the awl is the more useful blade to have, and another reason I prefer the other models to this particular model.
If you want an American made alternative to these knives, look for a Case Jr Scout knife.
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