Swiss Army Pocket Knife

Product Description

ULTIMATE COMPANION From housework to camping adventures, the 3.6" SwissChamp comes prepared for any situation. Featuring 33 tools, stainless steel construction, and Swiss-Made precision, the SwissChamp is the essential handy helper for anyone, anywhere. FEATURES 33 FUNCTIONS: Large blade; small blade; corkscrew; can opener with a small screwdriver (also for Phillips screws); bottle opener with a large screwdriver and wire stripper; reamer; key ring; tweezers; toothpick; scissors; multipurpose hook; wood saw; fish scaler with a hook disgorger and ruler (in/cm); nail file with a nail cleaner, metal file, and metal saw; fine screwdriver (2.5mm); chisel/scraper; pliers with a wire cutter and wire crimper; Phillips screwdriver; magnifying lens; pressurized ballpoint pen; straight pin; patented mini-screwdriver; and sewing eye. CARE TIPS FOR YOUR SWISS ARMY KNIFE The steel is tempered, annealed and polished to achieve the necessary hardness and provide optimum resistance to corrosion. SHARPENING To re-sharpen your knife, use a whetstone at an angle of 15°– 20°. This will result in a cutting angle of 30°– 40°. If sharpening on a grinding wheel, always cool with plenty of water to avoid excessive temperatures and the resulting damages that may occur. CLEANING If the blades of knife begin to stick together, open and close the blades in warm water several times - this will allow the tools to move easily again. Once dry, apply a drop of Swiss Army Knife Oil between each tool and its spring. Do not put Swiss Army Knives in the dishwasher. HISTORY & HERITAGE In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener opened a cutlery shop in Ibach, Switzerland. There, he and his cutlers’ union produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professionals and home cooks. Karl supplied the Swiss Army with its standard issue Soldier’s Knife and Officer’s Knife. After the death of his mother, and with the advent of stainless steel, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. It is from those humble beginnings that a worldwide icon was born. Today, Victorinox is still owned and operated by the Elsener family, and both the company and family still resides in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland.

Features

• Features 33 functions to equip you for everyday adventures - including 2.45" large blade, scissors, bottle opener with large screwdriver, pliers, and corkscrew (See product description for full list of features)
• Stainless steel construction encased in polished red ABS scales provides sleek durability
• With 33 functions, the SwissChamp is a toolbox for your pocket that’s ready for everything from household quick fixes to the wilds of nature
• Length: 3.58" (91mm), Height: 1.3", Weight: 6.526 oz.
• Made in Switzerland; Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship
• Sport Type: Camping & Hiking

Top Reviews

BUYERS PLEASE NOTE: Hardwood Scaled Version missing pen and pin!
by rOmP (5 out of 5 stars)
August 16, 2018

DISCLAIMER: I have many versions of this knife. I keep buying them. I love them. I cannot give a fair "unbiased" review. However, I am putting a quick review up - in case there are people out there about to click the "buy" button for the HARDWOOD version of this awesome knife, PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE BUYING (I only found this out after I bought it).

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

For those of you who are entertaining the "HARDWOOD" scaled version of this knife...: - On my quick, cursory inspection of the HARDWOOD version, it does NOT have the PEN or the PIN (that is next to the corkscrew). Amazon's photos only show ONE side of the knife, and I assumed that it would come with all the same functionality as the ABS plastic scaled versions (Amazon also lists it as having 33 functions just like the plastic scaled versions as well in it's description - it is more like 31). There might be more things missing, but this is what I have discovered so far - and it could be pretty important for some of you out there.

It is still gorgeous, but it is significantly more expensive than the ABS plastic scaled version of the knife. To be missing the pen and the pin is almost like a "double whammy."

The pen is pretty useful as all pens go - the pin is helpful as Iphones require a little "pin-like" device to push the SIM card slots out. I know a lot of people might feel that this is not a big deal - but different people have different needs.

I'm keeping my hardwood version. I can update my review of this item if people express more interest, but it will not be better than what most people already have written.

I buy these items with my own pennies. If you found this review helpful in anyway, please share the love and click on that "helpful" icon.

Thank you!
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After 2+ years of use: SwissChamp is the best pocket multitool ever!!!
by Lilheart17 (5 out of 5 stars)
January 30, 2017

If you're on the fence about the SwissChamp, buy this instantly. I've had one for a couple years now (got the black version from here). The number of tools for its size is incredible, and it fits perfectly in the little 5th jeans pocket, or even easier in a cargo pocket. I've used all the tools, so many times each, and I never leave home without it. The amount I've accomplished with this tool is just astounding. The small size of some of the tools--such as the pliers--is often an advantage. They are so fine that they significantly out-needle-nose regular needle-nose pliers, and can do things that no other pliers can. Sure, sometimes you need a larger tool, and that's to be expected with any multitool. I've learned many times over though that sometimes the small version of a tool on the SwissChamp is actually the best tool I own for the job, besides also being much more convenient and portable. Pair it with a drill and drill bit set and you truly feel like you can take on anything. I will ALWAYS own one of these from now on. I have researched Victorinox's entire catalog extensively, and this particular Swiss Army Knife is definitely the way to go if what you want is sheer variety of capability in the smallest possible package.
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Poor knockoff
by A Customer (1 out of 5 stars)
December 27, 2018

I bought this knife as sold by Amazon in December 2018 and I received a knockoff. If I bought from a third party seller, I would realize I might be getting a knockoff, but I expect Amazon to do a better job getting the real thing. The first clue was that the magnifying "glass" fell off as soon as I opened it. And it was a cloudy piece of plastic, not glass. I am expecting a replacement from Amazon, so I'll update if that one is better.
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Beautifully Made, Compact, Multi-Tool
by John Wilcox,Top Contributor: Cycling (5 out of 5 stars)
March 8, 2017

Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp Pocket Knife, Black
Victorinox Large Pocket Knife Clip Pouch, Leather Black
33210 Carrying Case (Pouch) for Knife - Brown

This is the third Victorinox Swiss Army SwissChamp pocket knife that I've owned. I carried the last two SwissChamps in a black leather Victorinox Pocket Knife Clip Pouch (B000HJKT9Q). When the leather covering the belt clip came off that pouch, I reordered the same model pouch. After several years of use, the grips (aka scales), fell off and, rather than returning the knife to Victorinox, I decided to replace the knife with a new one. When the new SwissChamp came in, I continued using the same clip pouch that I'd used to carry my first knife in, even though the case fell off my belt on several occasions. Unfortunately I didn't learn my lesson until last week when, while on a hike, I lost both the pouch and my knife, when the pouch unclipped from my belt one final time. That turned out to be a rather expensive lesson.

So I bit the bullet and ordered a new SwissChamp. Lesson learned, this time I didn't order a clip-on pouch. Instead, I ordered the

Swiss Army Model 33210 Carrying Case (Pouch), from Amazon. This leather case has a belt loop, rather than a clip. Before I ordered this pouch, I read a number of the many great reviews on Amazon. One of the reviewers, "Tool Collector," noted that the SwissChamp was a tight fit in this case, and that the case was made of dry stiff leather. "Tool Collector" suggested using Neatsfoot Oil to soften the leather of this case. Wanting to avoid scratching the new knife's shinny new ABS scales, I purchased a bottle of Neatsfoot oil to have on hand for when the new case and knife arrived.

When I received my new SwissChamp, and the Swiss Army leather case, I was disappointed to see a number of large scratches on both of the ABS scales (grips). The SwissChamp, which arrived in a sealed Victorinox cardboard box, wasn't wrapped in a protective layer of tissue paper, or anything else. While I'm not sure how the scratches actually happened, I suspect it may have occurred during shipping.

I immediately contacted Amazon's customer service, and they graciously agreed to exchange the knife. While I'm disappointed that I had

to wait another five days for my SwissChamp replacement to arrive, the new leather pouch was nice and supple by then.

The replacement knife arrived in perfect condition.
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Top qualify multi tool
by Melanie,Top Contributor: Camping (5 out of 5 stars)
January 27, 2017

My dad owned a Swiss army knife when I was a kid and I constantly stole it from him due to how useful it was. This knife is no different. While there are a couple features I personally won't use (fish hook) there are a multitude of features that I will use while camping/hiking/backpacking. The qualify is exactly what you expect from a reputable brand. The knife comes in a small box and that's pretty much it. No complaints whatsoever.
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Quality
by Matt Mitchell (5 out of 5 stars)
January 7, 2019

Must have owned knock off knives in the past because I'm blown away with the quality of this knife.

Only con is I needed a large screw driver and there really isn't a large flat head like on my leatherman but this is a smaller knife.

I used the 2 most useless tools at work!
- The fish descaler to pry a door open because I didn't want to scratch any of the other tools
- The hook to grab a sharp cable stuck in a machine.

So if you are creative and quick thinking there are so many uses for this knife.
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My third and maybe my last
by RagingBuddhist (4 out of 5 stars)
October 10, 2014

This is the third Champ I've bought. Got my first one years ago, the classic red, to put in my tackle box and now I can't picture a fishing (or camping) trip without one. From fixing a broken fishing reel, to removing splinters to drilling holes in wood, it seems I'm always coming up with something to use these beauties.

I bought my second one when they started making them in black and thought that was "it". The sapphire version trumps that. It just sort of stands out from the "plain old red" knives everyone else has. Now there's one in my tackle box, one in the camping gear and one on the belt.

Here's a little game owners of this knife can play. Hand it to someone and ask them to find the straight pin. If they've never seen a SwissChamp, it's unlikely they'll ever find it. I had my first one for months before I ever knew it had one!

To those complaining about opening and closing the tools, especially the scissors, I recommend using sewing machine or other light oil to keep things lubricated. Like any multi-tool, you do have to keep these clean and oiled up.
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Update on 2/6/16

I'm now giving these 4 stars because of changes Victorinox has made. The Philips head screwdriver now looks as though it was stamped rather than machined, making it not as pointed as on previous knives I've owned. Also, the magnifying glass no longer has the frame around it and looks more like something you'd get out of a bubble gum machine.
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Still my favorite go-to tool
by Kevin Tumlinson (5 out of 5 stars)
August 24, 2018

I've owned a variety of pocket knives in my life, and the best have always been Victorinox Swiss Army knives. I've had several since I was a kid, with varying configurations.

My previous knife was identical to the SwissChamp with one exception: Despite showing it on the packaging, the knife didn't come with pliers. Still, it served me incredibly well and got me out of more jams than I can count.

I decided to retire that knife to the center console of my pickup, as a comforting emergency backup tool, and to splurge on a newer model that had all the tools I was after. Since my purchase, this knife has been in my pocket almost everywhere I've gone, including when I travel (I resent having to check it to get it on an airplane). And I've already had to put it to work numerous times.

For the money, I believe this is the best multitool on the planet. I am constantly thinking of new uses for it, and it has been tremendously helpful to me on more occasions than I can count. I'm such a fan, in fact, that I routinely write Swiss Army knives into my fiction.

Amazing knife, and my favorite go-to tool.
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can't go wrong with victorinox sak....
by old cars rule (5 out of 5 stars)
November 22, 2013

a truly quality product...

hehe, this will be a loooong one but hopefully a helpful review [of sort] to others....

I chose my swiss champ sak with the black scales instead of traditional red.... great little tool although, if I could have only a single knife-tool on me, for size to functionality factor I still prefer my leatherman juice xe6 as my small edc/wilderness/camping tool... the xe6 folds to a smaller overall size [the swiss champ is quite 'thick' or 'tall']... btw, to avoid any confusion - for those who are unfamiliar with the acronym - 'edc' stands for 'every day carry' kit...it's often also use as a verb, as in 'I edc a swiss champ' [I carry daily a swiss champ]...
the swiss champ does have some implements that other multitools typically don't have:
- magnifying lens,
- fish hook disgorger/fish scaler,
- corkscrew [although - atypically for a multitool - my xe6 also has one],
- chisel/scraper,
- hook/parcel carrier,
- a mini ballpoint pen,
- ....even a stainless pin hidden within....

and of course the traditional swiss army knife exclusive 'tools':
- eyeglasses mini screwdriver [weaved into the corkscrew],
- the famous sak stainless steel tweezers
- and the plastic, flexible toothpick tucked into the scales....

rather than a bland 'review' i'll try to do a comparison of cons and pros between the swiss champ sak and the leatherman juice xe6 multitool, the latter which I consider a closest alternative to this sak model....in order to hopefully give a meaningful and comprehensive review of sorts for those considering purchasing an everyday, do-it-all, small but capable knife/tool......

please bear in mind that I really like BOTH of these tools and it might just come to a personal preference for some folks as to which one is preferred... to me these two are closely compatible regarding the weight, size and useful factor as a mini do it all pocket tool...

alternatively, if you like the 'swiss army knife' platform design, you might also consider a slightly larger victorinox 'sak', like the 'work champ' because you'll get a locking, larger blade with it and a better woodsaw, et alia....or opt for a larger multitool made by leatherman, gerber or the victorinox 'swiss tool'....

I own the victorinox 'work champ' myself, as well as 4 more different leatherman multitools, from the 'surge', through the 'wave', 'charge' to the 'sidekick'...and the juice xe6 of course... the choice will also be dictated by one's body size... a 6'3" dude of a large build/size might be able to carry a larger 'work champ' or a full size multitool without any issues, whether on belt, in a pocket or within an edc pouch/pack...for a smaller person, that might prove uncomfortable with regards to size and weight on daily basis....

I edc my swiss champ in my waistpack but I also carry a leatherman wave everywhere, all the time, in a pouch mounted under my wheelchair's seat, for heavier tasks... before I bought the swiss champ I carried the juice xe6 in my waistpack as my edc do-it-all tool and without the 'back up' option of my 'wave' m/t.... I've relegated the xe6 to a utility pouch on one of my custom made wilderness/bushcraft/field knife sheaths [bark river bravo 1 in 3v steel] since buying the swiss champ.... however, i'll be comparing these two as in a choice of having only one or the other and nothing else... which one has more functionality, should you somehow find yourself marooned on a deserted island with nothing else in your pockets but a single small knife/tool combo for example, but without literally reenacting such hehe ...

ok then, first, the 'meh' [or not so meh] factors of the swiss champ with regards to its proprietary/unique tools:
- the magnifying lens - I suppose one could try to start a fire with the magnifying lens in a pinch with proper tinder and very favorable sunny conditions but I carry with me everywhere a credit card sized, thin fresnel lens which does a much better job with magnifying anything as well as starting a fire...however, in a rather improbable 'stranded on a deserted island' scenario this suddenly becomes a huge asset if the knife is the only thing you're left with...I edc the swiss champ so i have magnifying lens redundancy which I don't really need...as stated, these are proprietary tools to the swiss champ therefore there's no magnifying lens on the leatherman juice xe6...or any other mulltitool by any manufacturer for that matter...
- an eyeglass screwdriver is very useful if you wear glasses [like I must] but, again - I edc a dedicated mini glasses screwdriver kit with a few extra mini screws which is a better option that weighs very little and takes very little space... now, the juice xe6 does have an 'extra small screwdriver' besides the other 'small' and 'medium/large' screwdrivers [and a phillips] but the leatherman's one still seems slightly too large for certain tiny frames/hinges and might not work as well as the sak's...great to have as part of the single all-in-one knife if no other alternatives are available...
- the fish scaler/hook disgorger - although useful especially if you fish a lot - I don't find it as an absolute necessary tool so I don't rate it very highly... it would also be awkward to deploy it if holding a rod and a thrashing fish on the end of its line... perhaps one would have that implement already opened and handy nearby while actually fishing for better practicality...
- corkscrew - well, there could be found alternative uses for it besides the obvious but not many very practical ones imho... perhaps one of those might be as an improvised self defense weapon, where you'd grab the knife within your fist and let the open corkscrew stick outwards between your index and middle finger but if the corkscrew's tip would hit against a hard surface it would likely try to close on your finger...nice to have a corkscrew but not a crucial tool....oh, and the xe6 also has one but most multitools do not so I placed this one in the proprietary to swiss champ/sak category regardless....
- the mini ballpoint pen - handy indeed if you'd find yourself left with only your sak and nothing else [as in your edc wallet/kit] and needed to write/post a message on some scrap piece of paper... I edc a space pen refill with 3 folded 'rite in a rain' mini notebook sheets so don't need it unless all i'd have left in some 'emergency scenario' would be the knife...
- hook/parcel carrier - errrrr....uhhmmm....i don't need it...besides an actual string wrapped parcel [a heavy parcel carried by a strong, thin string wrapped around it could potentially cut one's fingers], it could be useful for carrying a large bundle of firewood wrapped with some cordage in the field but not something I absolutely need as an implement in a tool/knife....imho this one adds unnecessary bulk to knife's overall size....
- a stainless pin - i'm sure I could find quite a few uses for it, even as an improvised compass perhaps, and it's so small and well stored that it's actually a pretty cool idea but again, not a crucial tool for me to have....I carry 6 safety pins in a tiny ziplock baggie that could substitute the pin's functions plus more.... but again, this pin is actually hidden within the knife so it's always there even if you might lose your carry pouch/pack due to whatever circumstances... let's give this one a small plus....
- the traditional sak toothpick....these actually work and are washable/cleanable but I can always whittle a toothpick out of some branch/fallen wood/sticks....cool but not crucial...I think at this point it's more of a tradition than actual practicality as even the basic, low level victorinox sak's have the toothpick/tweezer combo...it weights practically nothing however and doesn't really add to knife's dimensions so it's ok...with multitool one could whittle oneself a bunch of toothpicks out of tree sticks/branches...well, unless the island one was maroond on was the easter island...

there are two more implements remaining which are completely exclusive to swiss army knives:
- tweezers... these are indeed very useful.... removing ticks for one, especially with the sak's magnifying lens...splinters, barbs, wasp//bee stings...et al...
- chisel/scraper....this thing is also a great tool and most multitools don't have a dedicated chisel....you can indeed use it as a chisel using a rock or a hardwood 'baton' for a hammer for lighter duty wood tool construction [fire bow/hand drill boards, etc]... many other 'scraping' uses including harvesting tinder from tree bark... et al....

ok, now the implements/tools which both the swiss champ and the leatherman xe6 both have in common:
- the woodsaw... both have pretty good, useful woodsaws and very sharp/aggressive teeth... for such small short/thin saws they can actually cut through an impressive diameter/length/depth of wood...2"- 3" thick branches for shelter, fire, fishing pole, weapon/spear or... whatever... I give a slight edge to lm juice xe6's saw, I find cutting with it a little faster but not significantly...
- large and small blades... neither the swiss champ nor the juice has locking blades and a blade that can snap closed onto your finger when one loses focus for a moment during some cutting task can take you out of the game for good... piercing/boring tasks are mostly impossible unless done extremely carefully/lightly... but if one is mindful, a non-locking blade can still be utilized very well for most cutting tasks...one can even cut down a small [4"- 6" diameter] tree with such using proper technique via a baton and wedges although it can easily damage your knife's liners thus not recommended unless absolutely necessary to one's survival...

I prefer the juice xe6's non-glare finish blades and the xe6 has a somewhat narrow regular blade plus a serrated one for faster, more aggressive cutting power of various tough to cut materials...

swiss champ also has 2 blades but no serrations on either one and the secondary blade is much shorter/smaller... quite shiny finish and some prefer the bright finish on sak's blades ... also, as a last resort one could use such as a signal mirror in sunny weather to signal rescuers/for help or even communicate via morse code if one is familiar with one...

both tools have very sharp blades...

lm juice xe6 has both blades made of 420hc high carbon stainless steel, of superior quality to most typical 440 grades stainless blades... but the swiss champ has the excellent proprietary to victorinox stainless steel which is also very good, easy to sharpen and holds a good edge....

swiss champ's large blade is somewhat broader and has a much better tip design and positioning - when deployed - for light boring/piercing.... i find juice xe6's main blade better positioned for cutting/slicing tasks however... length of both main blades are very close...

personally, i prefer the xe6 here mainly due to the serrated secondary blade....

also, the 90 degree edges of spines on the blades and tools on the xe6 are sharper/crisper which some might find undesirable but I prefer such for striking sparks off my firesteel to start a fire...one could use the reamer's edge or can opener of the swiss champ for that if the blade spines are too smooth to strike a good shower of sparks though...
- already mentioned the corkscrew, which lm juice xe6 also is equipped with unlike most other multitools... I haven't opened any wine bottles lately but some folks don't like the cork assist on the xe6 which actually can chip/break glass...the swiss champ doesn't have a cork assist but one could use the ery body/scales of the knife as a leverage against the edge/side of the bottle neck....
- can/bottle opener - here I prefer the swiss champ...especially the can opener...haven't opened any cans in the field with neither yet, and I use a twist type manual opener at home, but to my eye the swiss champ has a more rugged can opener design and with a better leverage when deployed... btw, the xe6 has both openers implemented into the aforementioned 'corkscrew assist...
- i prefer the flat screwdrivers on the juice xe6 but the phillips screwdriver is better on the swiss champ imho... both will work for lighter duty however....
- files...hands down the lm juice xe6..it has a diamond coated file [can be used to sharpen/fix a damaged 'big knife's blade in the field] besides the wood/metal file reverse side compared to swiss champ's nail/metal file combo... the positioning and shape of the file is somewhat easier to use on the swiss champ imho....
- scissors...my preference goes to leatherman, mainly for the hefty, sturdier looking spring but I know diddly about what makes a better pair of mini scissors and haven't used neither very much...don't have enough experience using these to make a meaningful statement...aesthetically, the victorinox has sleeker, more pleasing looking scissors though if such a thing is possible...
- reamer and the sewing eye within it....reamer is a useful tool, can also be used for small cutting/scraping tasks...my leatherman xe6 has an 'awl' with a 'sewing eye' which pretty much equals the swiss champ's reamer....as far as the sewing eye itself....honestly, i'll admit that it's pretty much useless to me because i'm not even sure how one should/could use it... I edc a sail needle and smaller needle with a small 25yd spool of waxed thread for any repair emergencies.... but i'm sure - given the learned skill - one could utilize the sewing eye for very useful repairs to heavy duty materials like leather, thick canvas, fabric, cloth, etc. with improvised or existing cordage....
- lastly we come to the last tool...one almost useless in one, and integral to the other...multitools are generally designed around the pliers which also contain wire cutters.... here there's no competition... the leatherman juice xe6 can laugh into swiss champs face with regards to the usability factor, strength, size and just about every other facet of their pliers' practicality... neither is designed for heavy duty use, they're just too small overall for that but the xe6 has real, actual pliers [including needle nose tips] which will in fact loosen/tighten real bolts/nuts of relatively moderate size whereas the 'pliers' on the swiss champ are really an almost comical attempt to fit a tool on a platform that's not designed for such and it's too small... there aren't many type of nuts/bolts I can envision the swiss champ actually be able to fully tighten up or loosen if really tightly bolted on... maybe some internal electronics connections... no contest here.....

to summarize this friggin' russian novel of a review...

the swiss champ is a great little knife-tool in the traditional, elegant foldng pocket knife design... aesthetically, many people prefer such and it's built with quality... the lm juice xe6 is imho an alternative to it with a slight edge over the 's.c.' sak... you won't go wrong with either and I hold the swiss champ in very high regard....buy it...

hope this 'review' is useful to someone or I just wasted a crapload of time typing this up hehe....
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Swiss Army Champ.
by Thomas Brewer (5 out of 5 stars)
April 25, 2017

I have acquired 6 and lost about 4 of these over a period of 30 years or so. I currently have an extra so when I loose another, I will have an immediate replacement. I always carry it and use it several times per day. I find the most useful features to be the knives, both saws, the pliers, the tweezers, the toothpick, the pen, the screwdrivers, and the scissors. With advancing age, I use the magnifier several times a week I think I finally figured out that the strange hook thing on the back is for tightening boot laces. I have sent these back for rebuilding on several occasions, this costs 5 bucks and is definitely worth it when the knife looks a bit ragged. The saws are remarkable, the do not seem to ever get dull. I have never damaged any of the tools which says more for the tools than how I use them.

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