Category: (Sports)
4 new, starting at $23.79
Victorinox multi-tools were used extensively during the Skylab program and have been part of the very limited list of personal equipment carried by space shuttle astronauts since the first flight. The Explorer knife features a large blade, small blade, corkscrew, can opener, small screwdriver for Phillips screws, bottle opener, large screwdriver, wire stripper, reamer, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, scissors, multi-purpose hook (parcel carrier), Phillips screwdriver, magnifying glass.
From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Explorer knife/multi-tool in a gift box that is perfect for any camping or hiking enthusiast. This very useful, 16-function multi-tool knife has been included in the Design Collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Explorer contains 16 stainless-steel tools that will be there when you need them, but not burden you with its size when you don't. The standard tools include a large blade, small blade, corkscrew, can opener, small screwdriver for Phillips screws, bottle opener with large screwdriver, wire stripper, reamer, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, scissors, multi-purpose hook (parcel carrier), Phillips screwdriver and magnifying glass.
The Explorer comes incased in a red and silver box crafted to look like the Original Swiss Army shield/logo. The attractive gift box makes this knife the perfect present during the holidays. The box can then be re-used to store special items. As with all Victorinox items, the Explorer is made to exacting standards of construction in Ibach, Switzerland at the same factory that has made Swiss Army knives for the last century. Victorinox focuses on every detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each individual tool has been hardened in a different way to stand up to its designated use. Outfitted with a nylon handle and aluminum housing, the Explorer carries a lifetime warranty.
 The Explorer measures just 3-1/2 inches long when closed and contains 16 stainless steel tools. |
About Swiss Army Knives
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz,
installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding
and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the
international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria,
for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today,
Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously,
Swiss Army Knives. The original product dates to 1897, when
Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied
to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen
and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army
Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the
world and has become a metaphor for versatility.
Fantastic pocket knife!Reviewed by J. Arturo Torres, 2009-11-18
I've owned this particular model for well over 15 years! The Victorinox Swiss Army Explorer has never let me down, it is my favorite tool because it has almost any type of tool needed. I honestly love my Swiss Army knife, but I'm thinking of getting a new one (only because of cosmetic reasons).
Not as pictured.Reviewed by FALONIA, 2009-10-30
I have reviewed this knife before based on the original one I owned. The one I received with the box is identical except it did not have the same magnifying glass. The standard explorer has a gray nylon magnifying glass with a glass lens. The model in the box that I received had a rather flimsy all plastic magnifying glass. Definitely not the same quality. It is a still a great deal so I kept it. The rest of the knife appears the same wonderful quality I have long respected. Astonished they would make a substandard model however.
What can I say?Reviewed by J. Ridpath, 2009-09-11
What can I say, it's a Swiss Army knife and the quality is great. Very sharp too, my son cut his finger the first day he had it. Some just have to learn the hard way.
Best overall Swiss Army Knife, in my opinionReviewed by Colin Povey, 2009-09-07
I have had a Swiss Army knife with me continuously for more than 40
years now. I have used lots of models, but of all the ones I have
had, this one has the most useful combination of tools for daily
use.
The magnifier is great-once you have one, you will wonder how you
got along without it. In a pinch, you could probably start a fire
with it. The scissors are very good and useful, as is the phillips
driver. The can opener also does a great job as a staple remover.
In fact, all the tools are useful, except for the silly
'hook'.
According to a book on these wonderful knives, the hook is designed
to aid in carrying packages, you know, those ones wrapped with
string from the post office.
Ah, I can just see it now, a young Swiss fraulein walking through
Alpine meadows, with blue skies and puffy white clouds overhead,
carrying her string-wrapped package. Why, I expect her to break out
in song and to start skipping any minute. OK, so in the real world
the post office will reject a package if it is wrapped with string,
but hey, if they ever change their mind, you will be ready!
OK, so the hook is a waste. But the other tools, especially if you
add the little screwdriver the deluxe models has (lots of websites
carry them-look for swiss army knife replacement parts) is the best
combination of useful tools versus size going. Anything more useful
is too big to carry DAILY, and fewer tools limits the
usefulness.
And Victorinox, if you are listening, replace the hook with a
finger nail cleaner/file.
For when your boy becomes a manReviewed by Lady Lawyer, 2009-09-07
After checking with his parents and a great deal of cautionary instruction, I gave this to my godson for his 12th birthday. At the birthday party, men of three generations examined the knife with the boy and taught him how to use the various tools. This was particularly great because they all had stories connected to a Swiss Army knife that they shared, which might not have been told but for this perennial of common experience. Of course, I would not recommend this as a gift for just any 12-year-old boy. But for this boy, it served as a marker of maturity that was earned and appreciated.
