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As a young boy my father gave me his old pen knife for me to use, that may sound pretty irresponsible today in the 'knife culture' we live in, but one of the first things he taught me was how to... more

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  • 47 of 47 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 6 ScottishWestie

    Member since 29/07/2007

    Reviews written: 208

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Stylish, durable, sharp, versatile, last a life time

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Nothing to lock the blades open

    As a young boy my father gave me his old pen knife for me to use, that may sound pretty irresponsible today in the 'knife culture' we live in, but one of the first things he taught me was how to use it responsibly & never to use it in anger. I certainly used it, I fixed the steering in my wooden box cart with it, well it was steered by thick string, nothing too technical there!! I fixed my bicycle with it, used it when I went fishing, got myself out of many fixes when my shoelaces were completely knotted & guess who had the sharpest pencils in the classroom? When I was older I purchased a ... more
  • 22 of 22 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    freelancer1

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Sharp serrated blade, attractive design.

    Disadvantages Disadvantages None that spring to mind.

    I am a little bit sad. You see, I'm a pen knife anorak... I have four of the things, and use them for camping trips, jobs around the house and those bizarre tasks that pop up from time to time (ever got a lump of chewing gum stuck to your shoe before a meeting?!?) In short - I KNOW about penknives. Features of the Victorinox Swiss Army Century Swiss Army Knife Serrated/Straight blade - this is pulled out from the cover by gripping a little groove on the back of the blade. It is made of stainless steel, so it won't rust, and it "locks" when it is in line with the handle. The blade is 4" long ... more
  • 19 of 19 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 5 dobieg

    Member since 31/01/2003

    Reviews written: 196

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages A tool for almost everything

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Can't take them on a plane in hand luggage

    Ask a hundred people to name five things made in Switzerland, and in almost every list will be the 'Swiss Army Knife'. Along with 'HOOVER' 'JCB' 'IBM PC' 'FILOFAX' and 'COKE' - the 'Swiss army knife' is almost a generic term - except of course, there's only one company that makes the 'real' item. Victorinox is a Swiss company, formed in 1884, and ever since, has produced high quality pocket knives which are both practical and versatile. Their reputation is based almost entirely on the reliability of the product - one 'blade' often offers a number of functions (screwdriver, can opener and wire ... more
  • 57 of 57 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Zaphoid

    5 Stars Never be without it Review with images 22/06/2004
    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages Limitless versatility

    Disadvantages Disadvantages Non that I can think of???

    I have owned and carried a Swiss Army knife for thirty-five years. My present knife, a SWISS CHAMP (the subject of this review) was given to me by my wife for my 50th birthday and never leaves my side. As an ambulance man for twenty years, I have lost count of the number of times I have used my knife in innumerable situations, to repair equipment that has broken, cut off clothing, cut oxygen tubing etc etc and off duty it’s uses have been countless. HISTORY The Swiss Army knife has been with us since 1884, some one hundred and twenty years. The firm who makes this famous knife re-named it in ... more
  • 8 of 8 Ciao users found the following review helpful
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    Level 2 ozcr

    Member since 07/06/2001

    Reviews written: 28

    User recommends the product

    Advantages Advantages so many different varieties, for whatever purpose

    Disadvantages Disadvantages may need oiling if not kept properly

    The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is an essential tool for anyone going on any sort of a camping trip or hike. These knives can be found anywhere in the world with a huge assormtment of functionalities. They can be as small as your pinky or as long as your middle finger and as fat as a hot dog bun. If you are really out in the woods or somewhere else in the middle of nowhere, a knife will always come in handy as might a saw and scissors and the whole lot of things that come on those knives. Some of them even have compasses (extremely useful tool). You can get addons to your knives as well. If ... more