| | |  | Pocket Knives | Home » » » Victorinox Swiss Army Sportsman Pocket Knife (Red) | | | | | | | 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: | |
• Large knife blade, nail file, nail cleaner, corkscrew, can opener, small screwdriver
• Bottle opener, large screwdriver, wire stripper, reamer, toothpick, tweezers
• Measures 3-1/4 inches long
• Includes key ring; lifetime warranty against defects
• Contains 12 stainless-steel tools
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 0.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 3.5 inches | | Package Width:
| 1.1 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.1 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.1 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 23 reviews |
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8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
 Very good for the price, maybe not perfectJan 05, 2010
By A Customer
"customer12345657"
Victorinox's can opener and caplifter/screwdriver tools work well. Off-brand camp knives usually aren't shaped just right or have visual flaws.
I like this model because it is a little smaller than the common Spartan or Tinker, making it better for daily pocket carry. For some reason those two are in stores, and they are a little large in my opinion. If I want a larger blade, I will use one of my one-hand locking knives. Other than the slightly shorter blade, this Sportsman carries the same tools as the Spartan but in a smaller package.
One thing I don't like is the corkscrew. A proper Phillips screwdriver would be more useful, although the tiny flat screwdriver at the end of the can opener is tapered and actually works for many Phillips screws.
Other models, with the same size handle:
The Tourist, which trades the nail file for a small blade but is otherwise identical. It is sometimes handy to keep a smaller blade razor-sharp and unused for emergencies, while the large blade can be used daily.
The Compact, which has scissors instead of the two can/bottle opener tools. It also trades the small file/blade position for Victorinox's combination tool, which is supposed to handle both bottles and cans (I have tried it, and it kind of sucks for cans. Emergency use only.). For some reason the Compact costs about twice as much as the others.
The Recruit, which drops the awl and corkscrew altogether while retaining the other tools of the Sportsman. It actually makes for a better overall appearance, because the backsprings line up with the handle slabs/liners (on all other models listed, the backsprings are recessed to allow for the extra tools).
The Cadet, which has the same tool set as the Recruit, but with a slim aluminum handle. But the aluminum handles means no toothpick/tweezers.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great Price, Great ProductJul 19, 2006
By Clifford A. Laster
I ordered 5 of these knives for some of my Boy Scouts. They were thrilled to get an authentic Swiss Army knife and I was thrilled with the price and free shipping. All knives were new and packaged nicely. Keep up the good work and thanks.
15 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Functional and inexpensive but not greatMar 27, 2006
By L. A. Kane
The good news is that it's very inexpensive and relatively well built. The tweezers are the best I've ever used, the toothpick works well, and the corkscrew and screwdriver are both quite functional. If you want a nice cheap utility tool this is a pretty good deal. The bad news is that the blade does not lock open so it can be somewhat dangerous depending on how you use it. It's also not very sharp and needs to be honed when you first get it. The nail file is useless. I got this one as a gift but would haver preferred a model that came with scissors too.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Great GadgetJun 07, 2007
By Crafty
This little item turned out to be invaluable while helping a friend move. It cut thru packing tape like a knife thru butter, pried open a stuck cover, tightened screws on a loose lock, filed a chipped nail, and opened a wine bottle, all in less than a day. A tremendous value.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Perfect for every day carryOct 02, 2010
By Lesclave
The best thing about this knife is the size. Victorinox makes Swiss Army knives in four lengths: 58mm, 84mm, 91mm, and 111mm. The 58mm knife is great for a keychain, but is not very practical for everyday use. The 111mm knife is the most useful, but is too large to keep in a pocket, and would be better stashed in a backpack or belt case. The 91mm knife is the the most popular, and the knife most people think of as a Swiss army knife.
I chose the Sportsman because of it's unique size, 84mm. It is much more functional than the 58mm knife, and is as useful as the 91mm knife, while slipping into a pocket almost unnoticed. Perfect for everyday carry. The quality is great, and the blade shaved my arm without any touch-up on my part. With the Sportsman in my pocket and a Victorinox Spirit multitool (which I also highly recommend) in a belt pouch, I am well equipped for whatever the day brings my way.
3/11-- After having the knife for a while, I made it more useful by grinding one edge of the file to a sharp scraper-edge, and the tip into a small flat screwdriver, thus creating a 3-use blade. Still carry this knife every day.
3/12 -- Still rides in my cell phone pocket and is used every day. I use a small Smith's pocket sharpener to touch up the edge.
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