Victorinox Swiss Army One Hand Trekker with Free Classic Knife | 
| Brand: Victorinox
Category: Sports
List Price: $52.00
Buy New: $27.77
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Seller: North American Enterprises, Inc.
Rating:  46 reviews
Sales Rank: 940
Color: Black
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7
Dimensions (in): 8.3 x 5.5 x 1.4
MPN: 56058
Model: 56058
UPC: 046928560585
EAN: 0046928560585
ASIN: B000VY4OJS
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Gift set includes the One-Hand Trekker with 6 implements and 12 features and the Classic with 3 implements and 7 features | | • | Trekker measures 4-3/8 inches long; Classic measures just 2-1/4 inches | | • | Trekker tools include a serrated locking blade, a bottle opener with a large locking screwdriver and wire stripper, a can opener with a small screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, key ring, toothpick, tweezers, reamer, and wood saw | | • | Classic tools include a knife blade, scissors, a nail file with a screwdriver tip, a removable plastic toothpick, and removable tweezers | | • | Lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects |
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Product Description
Swiss Army - One Hand Trekker / Classic SD
Amazon.com Product Description
From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife more than a century ago comes the Trekker, a complete one-handed multitool that's ideal for campers, hikers, and just about any other outdoor enthusiast. Bundled with a free Classic Swiss Army Knife, the Trekker measures just 4-3/8 inches long, with a stylish black housing that provides a nice contrast to the standard red Victorinox body. More significantly, the Trekker contains 12 stainless-steel tools appropriate for just about any occasion, including a one-handed serrated locking blade--one of only three Swiss Army multitools so equipped. The Trekker also includes such items as a bottle opener with a large locking screwdriver and wire stripper, a can opener with a small screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, a wood saw, a reamer, a toothpick, tweezers, and a key ring. The bonus Classic knife, meanwhile, contains six tools to put your life in order again. Measuring just 2-1/4 inches long--less than a pack of gum--and sheathed in the quintessential Swiss Army red casing, the Classic includes a knife blade, scissors, a nail file with a screwdriver tip, a removable plastic toothpick, and removable tweezers. The Classic makes a great portable toolbox and manicure kit, and is small enough to fit in just about any pocket. As with all Victorinox items, the Trekker and Classic are made to exacting standards, with dozens of individual parts and hundreds of steps going into their construction. Victorinox attends to 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 plastic housing, the Trekker carries a lifetime warranty. 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.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 46
 Missing the good ole' days. July 12, 2010
R. Lawhorn (Tulsa, OK)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I remember years ago when Swiss Army knives seemed to be the holy grail of pocket knives. Those days are gone. The manufacture of these is weak for a daily user, but for the money, I have got to say that it's an OK knife. Everything in it is functional and the edges are sharp. Most of it seems solid except for the main blade, which feels like plastic and likes to wobble.
 An Excellent Tool July 6, 2010
Joshua Brumett (Dallas, TX)
Let me begin by saying that the Victorinox Trekker is not a pocket knife. The free Classic knife is a pocket knife - I never go anywhere without it. The Trekker, however, is too large and too intimidating to carry around for day-to-day use. If you are only looking for something to open packages, tighten small screws, and file your nails, you should get a smaller Swiss Army Knife.
If, on the other hand, you do any sort of serious outdoor work, the Trekker is perfect. I have been working with the National Park Service over the summer, and I don't go out into the woods without mine. I've used it for taking tree samples, making emergency crutches, repairing small mammal traps, killing ticks, starting fires, and making lunch. It is the perfect mix of a full-sized knife with all the handy extras one expects from Victorinox.
In conclusion, the Trekker is a bit of a serious knife for a more serious user. If you are looking for something a bit more substantial than the average multi-tool, it does its job perfectly.
Handy in the garden and around the yard July 1, 2010
Paul Havemann (NY metro)
This multi-tool is built to the same high standards as other Swiss Army knives I've owned, but this one is more in the 'tool' category. I find that it's very useful for garden and yard work; the serrated blade and wood saw are very useful for sawing off small (and some not-so-small) branches.
I especially like the locking serrated blade for weeding: if I can't yank a weed out by the root, I can use this to dig down and saw it off an inch or two below ground (which is usually enough to keep it from re-sprouting). And the blade is about twice as thick as you'll find on a standard Swiss Army knife, so I'm not worried about breaking it.
The "Free classic knife" that comes with it is a miniature version of a Swiss Army knife -- small enough to fit in any pocket -- but is surprisingly useful.
Great knife which could be even better June 23, 2010
Alberto Vargas (San Francisco, CA USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Trekker is the first Victorinox to feature one handed opening and a locking blade. This is very handy and makes the knife safer to use - a major reason why I bought it.
Opening the blade with one hand is a bit slow and you should be careful. Using a hole to open a locking blade was pioneered by knifemaker Spyderco, and this Victorinox looks clumsy in comparison with the quick and fluid opening of any Spyderco. That said, the lock is very solid.
Another issue is that the blade is 2/3 serrated and the whole edge is beveled only on one side. I bet this will make sharpening harder when the time comes. I really wish they had issued this knife with a plan edged blade, beveled on both sides like any normal knife.
A great tool is the locking beer bottle opener with a large screwdriver tip. It is longer and thicker than those on the "regular" Swiss Army knives, and can be used to pry things.
The other tools included are useful for urban or outdoors use: wood saw, can opener with small screwdriver tip, philips screwdriver, awl, tweezers (very high quality and useful) and toothpick. Since this is a prototype for the German Army knife, there is no corkscrew unfortunately - German soldiers probably prefer beer to wine :)
You could also find the same set of tools on the Victorinox Hiker, which is smaller, lighter, and cheaper, but does not have one-handed locking blades. Very similar sets of tools can also be found on Victorinox Camper and Farmer. All of those models are more pocket friendly.
This set also includes the Victorinox Classic mini knife which is great to have on a keychain. Its scissors and nail file are really handy.
Handy knife May 28, 2010
Mr. James Vollan
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
This Swiss army knife is very usefull.
The blade is thicker than the usual Swiss Army knife. The selection of tools is good.
A bit heavy but the knifes abilities offset that problem.
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