Color | Olive Drab |
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Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
Brand | Victorinox |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.4 x 4.4 x 1.1 inches |
Item Weight | 4.6 Ounces |
Included Components | Pocket Knife |
Number of Pieces | 1 |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.61 x 1.42 x 1.26 inches |
Package Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
Brand Name | Victorinox |
Country of Origin | Switzerland |
Warranty Description | Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship |
Model Name | 0.8461.MWCHB1-X1 |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Victorinox Swiss Army |
Part Number | 0.8461.MWCHB1-X1 |
Style | Large Pocket Knives |
Size | 111 MM |
Sport Type | Camping & Hiking |
Handle Material | Wood |
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Color | Olive Drab |
Material | Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene |
Brand | Victorinox |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.4 x 4.4 x 1.1 inches |
Item Weight | 4.6 Ounces |
About this item
- The essential companion for sawing wood or stripping wire in the outdoors
- Swiss made stainless steel construction encased in our popular scales offers a slimmer profile and is extremely resistant.
- Made in Switzerland; Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship.
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Victorinox is a global family-run company that is now being managed by a member of the family’s fourth generation. The company‘s headquarters are located in Ibach, canton of Schwyz, at the heart of Switzerland, where the legendary "Original Swiss Army Knife" was invented. The company also makes high-quality household and professional knives, watches, travel gear and fragrances.
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What does Victorinox stand for?
Victorinox is an authentic Swiss brand with a strong history and heritage. The Swiss place great value on practicality; they take pride in innovation, quality and expertise.
What makes our products unique?
Our products are uniquely robust, durable, and precisely manufactured in Switzerland with high quality materials to meet premium standards with no compromises.
Why do we love what we do?
We make products the way we would like to have them ourselves. This means in outstanding Swiss quality, with solution oriented functionality.
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Care Tips for Swiss Army Knives
The various tools of a swiss army knife are manufactured from high-quality steel with precisely tuned features that are essential for the particular application. The steel is tempered, annealed and polished to achieve the necessary hardness and provide optimum resistance to corrosion. With it's unique build Swiss Army Knives require easy but particular care. Use the recommendations below to keep your knife at it's peak functionality.
- SHARPENING: Use a whetstone at an angle of 15°– 20°. This will result in a cutting angle of 30°– 40°. If sharpening on a grinding wheel, cool with plenty of water to avoid excessive temperatures.
- CLEANING: Open and close the blades in warm water several times. When they have dried it is recommended to apply a small drop of oil between the blade, tool shank and the spring or locking mechanism.
- WARNING: Never put Swiss Army Knives in the dishwasher.
- RECOMMENDATION: Swiss Army Knife Oil (Item No.4.3301). FEATURES: (1) neutral odor and taste, (2) highly resistant to aging, (3) good wear and corrosion protection qualities, and (4) Food safe
Swiss Soldier's Knife 08
Large Pocket Knife with Screwdriver
For over 100 years, Swiss soldiers have carried Victorinox pocket knives. This iteration is even stronger, lighter and more functional than before. With its 10 functions and grippy two component scales, this 111 millimeter pocket knife can easily stand up to whatever you throw at it. Here is to the next 100 years!
- The essential companion for sawing wood or stripping wire in the outdoors
- Swiss made pocket knife with 10 functions and two-component scales for outstanding grip
- Includes a large lock blade for one hand with 2/3 wavy edge
- Height: 0.7 in, Length: 4.4 in, Weight: 4.6 oz
- Scale Material: Two-Component
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Large BladeThis durable precision-honed sharpened edge makes clean, accurate cuts with resistance to corrosion. Be prepared for anything: cut your food, gut a fish, slice paper, carve your initials into a tree or whittle a piece of wood. |
ScrewdriverA versatile screwdriver that has everything the professional needs. It is designed to meet a variety of needs such as domestic appliances, furniture, automotive, factory, and everyday. |
ScissorsMake tough cuts with strength and control. These scissors are always on hand and can be used for trimming leaves, cutting off tags, clipping coupons or emergency situations. |
Bottle OpenerMade of stainless steel, sturdy and durable this function opens wine, beer, soft drinks, soda water, coca cola and more. A tool that is great for professional bartenders or home use. |
The Four Cornerstones of Victorinox
The various tools of a Swiss Army Knife are manufactured from high-quality steel with precisely tuned features that are essential for the particular application. The steel is tempered, annealed and polished to achieve the necessary hardness and provide optimum resistance to corrosion. Every knife embodies our four cornerstones: quality, functionality, innovation and iconic design.
Functionality
The Swiss Army Knife is the ultimate multi-tool. Whether you need a magnifying glass to read fine print or a metal saw to cut through iron, the Swiss Army knife has your back. In addition to a blade, these gadgets include various implements such as screwdrivers, bottle openers, and scissors.
Innovation is our Tradition
Innovation is our tradition and has been ever since we patented the first Swiss Army Knife in 1897. Here in the Swiss Knife Valley, we take lumps of molten steel and blend with generations of experience to forge knives which are loved all over the world. As we continue to find new ways to improve our knives we also strive to apply better solutions that meet new requirements and our customers unarticulated needs.
Iconic Design
In 1891 Karl Elsener, the owner of Victorinox, was under contract by the Swiss Army to produce a folding pocket knife to be suitable for use by soldiers for opening canned food and disassembling the Swiss service rifle. Elsener invented a special spring mechanism allowing him to attach the tools on both sides of the handle, using the same spring to hold the tools in place. This innovative design meant Elsener could put twice as many features on the knife, which included a blade, a second smaller cutting blade, reamer, can-opener, screwdriver, corkscrew, and wood fiber grips. The Swiss Army Knife is the most recognizable icon of utility and smart design, and the knives are still made exclusively in only two factories in Switzerland.
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Number of Functions | 16 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 33 |
Size | 58mm | 84mm | 91mm | 91mm | 91mm |
Weight | 1.6oz | 1.9oz | 2.2oz | 3.4oz | 6.5oz |
Blade Length | 1.25" | 2.17" | 2.45" | 2.45" | 2.45" |
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For over 100 years, Swiss soldiers have carried Victorinox pocket knives. And the latest iteration is even stronger, lighter and more functional than before. With its 10 functions and grippy two-component scales, this 111 millimeter pocket knife can easily stand up to whatever you throw at it. Here's to the next 100 years!
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From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Soldier Knife, a compact multi-tool for camping, hiking, hunting, or around-the-house use. Field tested and approved by the North American Hunting Club, this version of the Soldier Knife is stylishly cased in an olive-green housing with the familiar Victorinox logo on the side. More importantly, the unit contains a variety of classic Swiss Army tools, including a one-handed serrated locking blade, a Phillips screwdriver, a can opener, a small screwdriver, a bottle opener, a large locking screwdriver, a wire stripper, a reamer, a key ring, and a wood saw. As with all Victorinox items, the Soldier Knife is made to exacting standards, with dozens of steps going into its 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. The Soldier Knife--which measures 4-3/8 inches long--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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ASIN | B001RL7OPU |
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Customer Reviews |
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Best Sellers Rank | #208,775 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement) #1,068 in Pocket Knives & Folding Knives |
Date First Available | February 4, 2009 |
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Customers like the quality, sharpness, size and grip of the outdoor recreation product. For example, they mention it's well built, has a wonderful saw on the blade and that it'll fit in a belt holster. That said, they appreciate the good aesthetics and the finish.
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Customers like the sharpness of the knife. They say it is very sharp, fantastic, and wonderful. They also say it's easier to maintain razor sharpness than the non-serrated blade. Overall, customers find it to be a great utility knife that slices well for food prep and cuts steak like a laser. They appreciate the serrated edge that slices easily through tough, fibrous objects.
"...The Soldier has a much better handle, giving much better control of the blade, and with its one-handed blade deploy, is far more useful when you are..." Read more
"...The blade has both straight and serrated sections. The serrated portion is at the tip, which makes more sense for cutting cordage or rope...." Read more
"...All the tools on it open and close smoothly,and the blade was quite sharp right out of the box...." Read more
"...I like the effect of this, it is a preference... the serrated area is well integrated into the modified sheep's foot blade and do not stick out..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that the knives are well built, the tools are very high-quality, and the blade lock backs are very strong. The material used in the scales feels quite secure and comfortable in the hand. They also say that the steel holds an edge well and is difficult to sharpen.
"...It's got the quality you'd expect from Victorinox, especially since they're building these for the military...." Read more
"...It feels heavier and stronger. The knife and saw blades are longer and heavier. The knife blade is locking which is a huge safety improvement...." Read more
"...The tools are very high-quality the way it looks and feels is very similar to a Kershaw (my favorite knife)...." Read more
"...The dual-density material used in the scales feels quite secure -- and comfy -- in the hand, and the design of the scales proves that military..." Read more
Customers like the size of the pocket knife. They say it is convenient for carrying, fits well in their back pocket, and can carry nicely in a belt holster. The fit and finish is second to none, and the knife is substantial in the hand. The blade is long enough to actually be able to cut.
"...The grips are lightweight, hard plastic with softer black inserts. The matte texture is very easy to hold and won't show fingerprints or smears...." Read more
"...The Soldier is a relatively large folding knife -- I have medium size hands and it fits fairly comfortably; someone with large hands would probably..." Read more
"...It feels heavier and stronger. The knife and saw blades are longer and heavier. The knife blade is locking which is a huge safety improvement...." Read more
"...It's not very sharp and the size is very small and thin.You buy a Swiss Army knife as a novelty to keep in your pocket to do odds and ends...." Read more
Customers find the grip of the outdoor recreation product very comfortable, excellent, and supple enough to improve their grip. They also say the texture has a nice grip, and the grip is a perfect fit on the hand. Some say the knife is slightly beefy in your hand and has non-slip grip.
"...The grips are lightweight, hard plastic with softer black inserts. The matte texture is very easy to hold and won't show fingerprints or smears...." Read more
"...large folding knife -- I have medium size hands and it fits fairly comfortably; someone with large hands would probably find it acceptable...." Read more
"...thumb assist, and the rubber inserts in the handle make the knife comfortable to grip. The knife has a good variety of essential tools...." Read more
"...That is to say it's not small, it has great grips, and a great overall weight and feel...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the outdoor recreation product. They mention it has very good aesthetics, a nice finish, and a fearsome looking sharp little dude. The knife is designed as well as any Victorinox, with a few bells and whistles. The blade is subtle and sharp, and the color is cool. Customers also love the feel and new look, and say it complements its intended function.
"...The "reamer" is a fearsome looking sharp little dude, useful for punching reamer-shaped holes in about anything (use your imagination), but be..." Read more
"...the scales proves that military equipment can be both functional AND attractive. It looks good, feels good, works well...." Read more
"...and do not stick out like a cheap stamped blade, rather they are subtle and sharp, so one gets the benefit of the cutting surface, without any great..." Read more
"...The rest is just icing on the cake! P.s. The finish is nice too." Read more
Customers like the ease of opening and closing the knife. For example, they mention the blade is easily opened one-handed with the thumb assist, and the rubber inserts in the handle. Some say that it's great for hiking, camping, and survival. That said, some say it opens just as effectively right or left.
"...The knife blade opens easily with one hand, lefty or righty, and locks with a satisfying clink!. The lower 1" of the blade is plain (and sharp!)..." Read more
"...handle, giving much better control of the blade, and with its one-handed blade deploy, is far more useful when you are holding something with the..." Read more
"...The blade is easily opened one handed with the thumb assist, and the rubber inserts in the handle make the knife comfortable to grip...." Read more
"...All the tools on it open and close smoothly,and the blade was quite sharp right out of the box...." Read more
Customers like the lock of the outdoor recreation product. They say it makes working a little safer, and the locking screwdriver is a nice touch. The knife also locks when pulled out and holds very well. The liner lock is a secondary feature, and it has a satisfying clink.
"...blade opens easily with one hand, lefty or righty, and locks with a satisfying clink!. The lower 1" of the blade is plain (and sharp!)..." Read more
"...The knife and saw blades are longer and heavier. The knife blade is locking which is a huge safety improvement...." Read more
"...is some vertical blade play when it locks, but since the liner lock is a secondary feature...." Read more
"I do not miss the tweezers, toothpick, or pin. I like the locking blade, with the serrations where I want them (out near the tip)...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the outdoor recreation product. They mention that the saw works well, the blade, bottle opener, can opener, and screwdriver function fine. Some say that the screwdrives are functional but boring.
"...(works well on small wires, fyi). The can opener has a small flat screwdriver at the end...." Read more
"...It looks good, feels good, works well. What one would expect of Victorinox...." Read more
"...The saw works well -- but I rarely use a saw. Other tools are typical SAK standard issue...." Read more
"...might be a little big for an every day pocket knife but it works great on the jobsite/campsite. The grip is wide and sure feeling...." Read more
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I was attracted to the olive drab color scheme, much more businesslike than the Swiss red. Since it's brand new and I'm a geek, I had to have it. Factory site says it's 4 and 3/8" long closed, which is on the big end of the pocketknife scale IMO. Some may even carry this in a belt pouch, but I find it very pocketable. The grips are lightweight, hard plastic with softer black inserts. The matte texture is very easy to hold and won't show fingerprints or smears. Comfortable in the hand.
The size of the knife, along with the tool loadout, make it more suited for outdoorsmen, soldiers (go figure), and assorted "rural adventurers". The knife blade opens easily with one hand, lefty or righty, and locks with a satisfying clink!. The lower 1" of the blade is plain (and sharp!) and the rest out to the tip is serrated. Fun fact: I believe they bill this blade as a "seatbelt cutter" as well. I carry the Swiss knife alongside a plain folding knife, so I don't really miss having a plain blade, but this may be a concern for some.
The bottle opener is the only other tool with a liner lock; it doubles as a big flat screwdriver and it has a little wire-stripper notch onboard (works well on small wires, fyi). The can opener has a small flat screwdriver at the end. The saw is accessed by pulling up on the blunt tip on the blade (it sticks out of the knife just enough to get ahold of but not enough to snag anything). Its ability to fell small trees is limited only by your patience. The keychain attachment point could be used for a lanyard or something too, because it's kind of a big knife for a keyring. The Philips screwdriver is fine but boring, so I won't talk anymore about it. The "reamer" is a fearsome looking sharp little dude, useful for punching reamer-shaped holes in about anything (use your imagination), but be careful because it doesn't lock open.
This knife is all about craftsmanship and good steel, no cheese to be found. It's got the quality you'd expect from Victorinox, especially since they're building these for the military. It comes together like a Swiss watch, or maybe a bank vault. I look forward to slaying a lot of beer bottles and odd jobs with it, and if it turns out to be a lifesaver someday then that's cool too.
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I am a long time Swiss Army Knife (SAK) user. In fact, I own three different traditional SAKs (so that I always have a spare - I never lose them for good - just rotate 'em) and a few of the tiny penknife/scissor/file pocketknives that are cheap and just handy to have around. I also prefer Victorinox over Wenger, but since Wenger was bought by Victorinox recently, this is now a moot point.
I carry a SAK for a lot of reasons. First, I hate being without tools. Watching someone trying to use a paperclip or a fingernail file to do what should be done with an actual blade or screwdriver or whatever is just annoying. SAKs are endlessly useful when you have a problem that requires a real tool (except when you need a wrench or pliers, but that's wandering into multi-tool territory). Second, SAKs are regarded as relatively innocuous by the public - no one is going to clutch their heart and gasp when you pull out a SAK. True, the airport security folk frown on them and that is a whole other discussion that doesn't belong here, but everyone else regard them as tools, which is exactly what they are.
The biggest beef I've had is the non-locking main blade. You should never carry a dull knife, and SAKs are made of pretty good stainless steel which sharpens and holds a fine edge, but working with a non-locking folding blade requires an extra degree of care. I've never had one fold back on me, but it is still something of a concern having your fingers in the path of where a razor sharp blade would fold back. You'd have to be doing something pretty dumb to get yourself into that position, but as they say, fools are ingenious.
Not being a knife fanatic I was not aware that Victorinox was producing locking knives until very recently. When I looked at the new knives, I was impressed and ordered the new Soldier (#53945) to see if it would replace my trusty "Officier".
The Officier (folded) is about an inch shorter than the new Soldier, about 1/4" thicker and about 1/2" less wide (the thumb hole on the new Soldier blade is what sticks out.) I don't have a scale, but the Soldier is somewhat heavier although not by a great deal. The Soldier is a relatively large folding knife -- I have medium size hands and it fits fairly comfortably; someone with large hands would probably find it acceptable. The Soldier will fit in a pocket, but you'll know it's there.
The Officer has the following:
Large blade
Small blade (penknife)
Small scissors
Phillips screwdriver
Magnifying glass
Can opener/small screwdriver
Large screwdriver/bottle opener
(reverse side)
Corkscrew
Hook
Awl (with hole in awl blade, presumably for sewing tarps and leather)
Tweezers
Toothpick
The new Soldier has:
Large locking blade, partially serrated (towards the front of the blade)
This blade is pointed, but not sharp at the tip. It can easily be opened with one hand and locked into place. It can easily be unlocked and folded in the _left_ hand. It is somewhat more difficult to unlock and fold with the right hand, due to the direction you have to push the frame lock. This is a minor issue; simply transfer to left hand, and fold if you can't get the hang of closing it with the right. (Usually lefties get the worst of it, but not this time. Wonder what that's all about?).
Wood saw - very fast cut in live wood
Can opener/small screwdriver
Locking large screwdriver/bottle opener/wire stripper. Nice to finally be able to use the screwdriver without having it fold, ouch!
(reverse side)
Phillips screwdriver
Awl (no hole)
(incidentally, I have no trouble opening and locking the large blade single handed with either hand - perhaps I have stronger thumbs than some)
As you can see, the Officier has 12 functions, the new Soldier has 7. The Soldier lacks a scissors, corkscrew, hook, magnifier, tweezers and toothpick. For some reason, the awl has no hole in it for sewing.
I actually make frequent use of the scissors, some use of the corkscrew and tweezers, no use of the hook and toothpick.
However, the two knives have different jobs to do. The Officier is more of an "indoor, every day" knife, the Soldier an outdoor knife, for more rugged purposes. The large locking serrated blade of the Soldier is about an inch longer, which makes it much more useful for a variety of outdoor tasks, including defensive and offensive tasks. I wouldn't want to have to defend myself with the Officier non-locking blade. The Soldier has a much better handle, giving much better control of the blade, and with its one-handed blade deploy, is far more useful when you are holding something with the other hand and can't drop it to open the knife blade. That doesn't happen so often indoors, but is a fairly common event outdoors.
I wouldn't want to have to make tinder, split kindling, saw branches, etc. with the Officier, but there's a lot of scissoring, fine knife work, cork pulling and tweezering the Soldier can't do indoors. Plus, no toothpick!
Conclusion: Officier for Monday-Friday, Soldier for weekends and holidays. Both are indispensable and you should own both.
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That being said... Great camping and general outdoor utility knife, everything you need, the saw and awl/reamer are very useful for bushcraft and the serrated blade for food prep and other chores like cutting cordage. The base of the blade is non-serrated wich makes it great for making stakes or sharpening marshmallow sticks! Very useful also for light gardening or pruning around the yard!
Overall finish assembly and construction is what you would come to expect from Victorinox... outstanding!! Feels solid, grip is super comfortable and tools lock into place with a very satisfying and discisive click! One handed blade takes a few tries to get it open easily... and then you kind of get addicted to the feeling!!
Love this knife... Just get one!!
Fantastic quality, solid feel, high grade blades, very sharp and they don't dull easily.
Excellent size and weight.
One hand opening.