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Whether giving a knife as a gift or getting a handy EDC tool for yourself, these venerable Swiss Army Knives should be high on your list. Here are five top choices from experts at Blade HQ.
If you’ve spent much time outdoors, there’s a really good chance you’ve used a Swiss Army Knife from Victorinox. The knives have had a strong influence on outdoor culture. And they’ve been proven time and again since they were first introduced in 1891.
But which Swiss Army Knife should you buy? We spoke with knife expert Zac Whitmore at Blade HQ to learn more.
It’s just a knife, file, and scissors on a little keychain-compatible knife. “The Classic is probably the most iconic of the Victorinox knives. It’s everything you need and nothing that you don’t,” Whitmore said.
Whitmore called this little knife his personal favorite. “I carry one every day in my pocket. It’s almost perfect for a swiss army knife. Lots of tools, the pin in the scales to reset your router … it’s the most tools in the smallest size,” he said.
If you really want a bunch of tools in a small package, this is the one. “It’s dope because it’s every 12-year-old kid’s dream knife. It’s great for camping, put in backpack, or even put in a car. It has a saw and scissors — everything you could want or need while out and about,” he said.
Sean McCoy is the Editorial Director of GearJunkie, and 5+ other AllGear websites.
He has been writing about hunting, fishing, trail running, camping, skiing, and more for 15+ years.
Prior to GearJunkie, he was the chief photographer for the Virgin Islands Daily News and former editor-in-chief for GearJunkie. Based in Denver, Colo., McCoy is an avid trail runner, camper, hunter, angler, mountain biker, skier, and beer tester.