VictorinoxUnisex'S Climber Officer’S Knife, Black, 6 Cm

SUMMARY: Lots of features (14) in compact form.* This size ('standard' 91mm) is popular for a reason - it has a lot of tools that are actually useful, yet it's slim (3 layers), not heavy, and is easy to heft and handle. SAKs with 5-8 layers start to feel heavy and unwieldy. Victorinox is known as a decent SAKs maker. Various colours and scales. Can be accessorised. Details below under headings: INDIVIDUAL TOOLS; TOOLS GENERALLY; OTHER; REPLACEMENT PARTS / SUGGESTED ACCCESSORIES; ADULT'S SIGNATURE ON DELIVERY; THE 14 FEATURES.INDIVIDUAL TOOLS:1. The SCISSORS are good for cutting open sauce sachets and product packaging.2. The SCREWDRIVER is almost as good as one with a full-length handle. I get a better holdng grip and better purchase than with my credit card-shaped multi-tool. I've also used it as a light-duty pry bar. It's flat so doesn't have the leverage a more efficient or dedicated pry-bar has but if you hold, say, a pen perpendicularly under it that acts as a fulcrum for initial leverage. Also works on Phillips screws but if you want an actual Phillips screwdriver for better purchase, buy the Tinker (no scissors).3. I've used the BOTTLE OPENER successfully, on J20 bottles.4. I use the SMALL KNIFE to open parcels (cutting parcel tape) and to cut paracord. It's sharp!5. I'm keeping the LARGE KNIFE for food only, to cut or eat off; so far, haven't used it (an outdoorsy thing I was taught - keep one blade for food only for hygiene reasons). It's sharp!6. I've used the CORKSCREW point to poke in to start unravelling a tight knot. A corkscrew is very useful - I once camped with people who, in the absence of a corkscrew, had to use a knife to (dangerously) open a wine bottle. Of course, camping without a corkscrew was a rookie mistake :-) I've also used the corkscrew to pop the air pouches Amazon uses as packaging.7. I know the TWEEZERS and TOOTHPICK work as I've used them on other Victorinox SAKs.TOOLS GENERALLY: The within-layer tools were/are a bit stiff to open and close. They will loosen up eventually with usage over the years, as they did with the similar Huntsman I bought 15+ years ago. I wish Victorinox would somehow label the tools (engraved symbols?) as over the years my memory's become poor so I forget which tool is where and open the wrong one.OTHERA. This is a good first and/or eternal SAK, rather than making do with fewer tools. You never know what you'll need and this tool set forms a good all-rounder. I recommend the Climber as the Climber is the same as the Spartan but with the addition of scissors and hook, and there's no tool that's yet been invented that's equivalent to the action of bladed scissors. If you want the Climber and a saw, buy the Huntsman. (I also own the Spartan and Huntsman and have just checked you can buy them on Amazon as at the time of writing).B. The Climber comes well-presented and would make a good gift. I've gifted many a SAK - generically a good gift.C. Various colours and scales in different finishes are available; I bought it in plain black.D. Good value for just under 20quid (see also E. below).E. Well-made. With care it'll probably last forever.REPLACEMENT PARTS / SUGGESTED ACCCESSORIES: I suggest adding the mini-screwdriver; I bought ASIN B00165VGXS. It winds into the corkscrew and thus doesn't take up any extra space. Black or red lanyard with Victorinox logo also available: ASIN B001U551G2, ASIN B00IKH13PQ - makes it easier to hang up the Climber or to pull it up out of your pocket or bag. If you lose the tweezer, toothpick or scissors, you can buy spares on Amazon.ADULT'S SIGNATURE ON DELIVERY: When you buy any Victorinox item that's shipped by Amazon, whether it's a knife or a non-bladed item like a lanyard, an adult signature is required on delivery.THE 14 FEATURES:Layer Tools:- Large Knife Blade- Small Knife Blade- Scissors- Cap-Lifter/slotted screw-driver - with wire-bender- Can Opener/small-slotted screw-driver - that also works with Phillips screwsBack Layer Tools:- Reamer/Awl - with sewing-eye- Multipurpose Hook- Corkscrew- Keyring/Split-ring attachment pointScale Tools:- Tweezers- Toothpick* The Climber should not be confused with the now discontinued 84mm long Climber Small.

Wanted a smaller, Victorinox with less layers for EDC in trouser pockets. Took a while to decide which model to go for, whittling down which tools I'm likely to need or not. Settled on the Climber having ruled out the need for a larger Phillip's and will add a micro screwdriver to the corkscrew (useful for all those toys battery compartments at Xmas).Quality as expected for a Victorinox - excellent!

I've had this model of Swiss Army Knife for many years and find it an invaluable accessory. I've just treated myself to a shiny new one as my old one was showing signs of age on the outer case.

Purchased July 2020, black covers came off within a month, supplier happily exchanged product. Now this, the second one, the spring steel for the scissors has snapped? I have been using various Victorinox products for well over 30 years and this is the worst product I have ever used of theirs? I would have imagined at least a years guarantee, but not sure how to go about getting this one replaced as it’s well under a year old, however, well used as that what it’s made for. Not so happy

I had lost my faithful pocket knife of 20+ years and needed a new one. I bought this as it looked identical. It is and I hope that it will last me another 20+ years.