Tinker Small Swiss Army Knife, Compact 12 Function Swiss Made Pocket Knife with Small Blade, Philips Screwdriver and Bottle Opener - Red

The tinker is my personal favorite Victorinox model and one that I often give as gifts for which this one is intended. It has two blades that are easy to sharpen, a Phillips and two regular screwdriver blades, tweezers and a toothpick which are all frequently useful. The can opener, bottle cap lifter and awl have become less useful as technology is quickly moving to containers that do not require separate opener tools. I can't recall the last time I saw a drink bottle that required a tool to open. The awl with it's sewing hole is known to be a complete mystery to novice knife owners as is the can opener whose use I've often had to explain to tenderfoot Boy Scouts who have never seen a can that couldn't be opened with a pull ring on the lid. Many of these same Scouts go home from their first campout without their knives because they did not listen when I told them to tie a 2 foot nylon cord to the lanyard ring and secure it to their belt to prevent it from falling out of their pockets and becoming lost. That's what it's there for. The bright red color is most likely to be found if misplaced. Why anyone would buy the camo colored model is beyond my understanding. Once dropped in the grass, it's gone forever. Speaking of gone forever, I strongly advise against sending any Victorinox knife to them for repair if it has any sentimental value. Despite what they promise, you'll never see it again. Many years ago, I sent the knife my father had given to me in for repair after receiving written assurance that it would be returned to me if it could not be fixed. Several weeks later, they sent me a letter saying it was not repairable but they would sell me a replacement at a small discount. My father's knife was beyond valuable to me but neither it nor their assurances meant a thing to them. They had thrown it away without a second thought despite their promise to return it. I still use Victorinox knives because they are well engineered and dependable, but if one is damaged or lost, I really don't care. I certainly would not waste my time or postage trying to get them to do anything about it.

One of the best pocket knives of all time. I rate this and the Wenger Apprentice as the best pocket knives for everyday chores and tasks. This one has a few more tricks up its sleeve than the Apprentice. The tool selection in this model is top notch and very geared towards the everyday user. Many people think that the second blade is an unneeded redundancy, however I really like having a second blade. It allows me to not dull up the primary blade when doing things like opening packages, cutting cardboard, cutting cordage, etc. The primary blade is the classic pen knife or Kephart style blade that has more than lasted the test of time. The stainless steel is extremely high quality and rust resistant. Despite it being rust resistant it still takes a very keen edge, without hassle. In my opinion Victorinox's stainless steel is far superior to those of Leatherman or Gerber. If you don't believe me, do yourself a favor and go on Ebay. Check out old and well used Victorinox's, Leathermans, and Gerbers. Ebay is riddled with rusty and destroyed Leathermen and Gerber multitools. However you can find Vic's from the 70's that are rust free and in working order. That is a true testament to their utility and longevity. Vic's are known for their outright utility, superior fit and finish, and fantastic materials. This knife is no exception. At the smaller form factor (84mm as opposed to 91mm on their standard models), this knife will disappear in your pocket. You will almost forget its there... until you need it.

Giving my young boys a knife and some tools of their own is an important step in teaching them responsibility and self-reliance. The Tinker is perfect for a first pocket knife. It has all the basic tools that can be immediately useful to an experimentally minded kid -- large and small flathead screwdrivers, philips head, can and bottle openers. It empowers my kids to be useful members of the family on camping trips or around the house in routine maintenance jobs. We can take apart malfunctioning toys together, or just open up battery compartments. It helps instill a sense of confidence. And it lets them see the importance of having the right tools and taking care of them. Unexpected bonus: In a completely unsolicited act of kindness, my four year old actually got a beer bottle from the fridge and opened it up himself and brought it to me! Perhaps most importantly, learning how to safely and appropriately use a knife is a critical skill that I see is often untaught to younger kids. Knives are only dangerous in inexperienced hands, and the only way to get experience is through supervised but independent use. The Tinker gives you two knives -- the standard Swiss Army size, and a smaller one about half as long and a bit thinner. The small knife is perfect for my 7 year old to use for opening up packages, cutting string, etc., because it's much easier for him to control. I also like being able to give my son a knife in a more tool-oriented package like the Tinker rather than, say, some kind of separate folding knife -- which would be my personal preference for every day carry, but not really appropriate in my opinion for a young kid. If you do give this to your kid, I suggest you have an official place to store it -- where you can easily see it, e.g. hanging on a nail in the bedroom -- to ensure it doesn't end up getting taken somewhere inappropriate. Sadly, the days when a kid could keep a great tool like this in his pocket and still go to school are long behind us.

Very sharp. Great for what I wanted, just stopped it on leather to get a great long lasting edge and comfortable to hold

I've had one of these in my pocket for about 15 years. I used to carry the "Officer", which is the same but has a corkscrew instead of the philips screw driver. I switched to the Tinker when my kids were little and I was constantly unscrewing battery packs and random kid stuff. Now that I've got three teenagers at home, I may switch back to the "Officer" to get that corkscrew back. It's very well made and would likely last forever. The only reason that I have to replace it every so often is because I tend to lose them. I'm sure there's one under the seat on my car, likely one inside the couch lining and I'm positive there's one in the forest somewhere in Tofino from that time I startled a bear and we both took off running in opposite directions and I ended up sliding down the side of a mountain. I made that part up, I think I dropped it in a parking lot.

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Calidad: Es Suiza, eso lo dice todo. Practicidad: Lo uso para mi edc (everyday carry). La navaja es filosa tanto la chica y la grande. Tiene un desarmado de cruz, un accesorio para pelar cables pequeños, una pinza para curtiduria, un abrelatas y una muesca que utilizó como desarmado plano. Además cuenta con una pinza de acero inoxidable y un palillo que utilizó para limpiar mis dientes en momentos inoportunos. 5 estrellas se queda corto.

I bought this with a bit of doubt, thinking I may be disappointed. I was wrong. This is a keeper. Very satisfied.