Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus Pocket Knife | 
| Brand: Victorinox
Category: Sports
Department: Summer Accessories
List Price: $78.00
Buy New: $30.98
as of 7/29/2010 20:42 CDT details
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New (10) Used (4) from $27.99
Seller: BeaJee
Rating:  189 reviews
Sales Rank: 142
Color: Red
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Size: One Size
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 4.4 x 2 x 1.2
MPN: 54525
Model: 54525
UPC: 046928545254
EAN: 0046928545254
ASIN: B0009KF4GG
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| Features:
| • | Complete set of Swiss Army tools to use while camping, hiking, fishing, and more | | • | Contains 30 stainless-steel tools, with 60-plus individual parts | | • | Includes screwdrivers, can/bottle opener, files, hooks, saws, and much more | | • | Housed in famous Swiss Army body, with nylon handle and aluminum frame | | • | Precision crafted in Switzerland; measures 3-1/2 inches long; lifetime warranty |
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Amazon.com Product Description
From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Champion Plus, a complete set of tools for campers, hikers, hunters, fishers, picnic enthusiasts, and people all trades--all neatly contained in a single implement. Measuring just 3-1/2 inches long, the Champion Plus is stylishly cased in the famous red Swiss Army body that's recognized around the world. More importantly, the pocket knife contains 30 stainless-steel tools appropriate for just about any occasion. The standard camping tools include a large blade, a small blade, a corkscrew, a can opener, a bottle opener, a small screwdriver, a large screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, scissors, tweezers, and a toothpick. And that's just the beginning, as the Champion Plus also offers a punch reamer, multipurpose hook, wood saw, fish scaler, and hook disgorger. In short, there's no better accessory for camping, hunting, and fishing trips. Should the basic tools not cut it, the Champion Plus steps up with a host of extras, including a metal file, metal saw, fine screwdriver, mini screwdriver, and chisel scraper. Add in such tools as a ruler, nail file, nail cleaner, magnifying glass, pressurized ball point pen, straight pen, sewing eye, and key ring and you're well equipped for everything from repairing holes in tents to reading the fine print on instructions. As with all Victorinox items, the Champion Plus is made to exacting standards, with 60-plus individual parts and 450 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. Such care is unmatched, and is why the Champ series is recognized by such international experts as the New York Museum of Modern Art and the State Museum of Applied Art in Munich, both of which have selected it for their "excellence in design" collections. Outfitted with a nylon handle and an aluminum housing, the Champion Plus carries a lifetime warranty. 
The Champion Plus measures just 3-1/2 inches long and contains 30 useful tools. | Champion Plus Features: - Large blade, small blade
- Corkscrew, can opener, bottle opener
- Small screwdriver, large screwdriver
- Reamer, punch
- Key ring, tweezers, toothpick
- Scissors, multi-purpose hook
- Wood saw, fish scaler
- Hook disgorger, ruler
- Nail file, nail cleaner
- Metal file, metal saw
- Fine screwdriver, chisel/scraper
- Phillips screwdriver
- Magnifying glass, straight pen
- Pressurized ball point pen
- Mini screwdriver, sewing eye
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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 Invaluable to have around July 20, 2010
J Ken Kuzenski (Raleigh, NC USA)
Not much to say, except that a Swiss Army knife is a darned handy thing to have around, and that the Victorinox brand is well worth the slight increase in cost over no-name brands. This is the first big SAK I've bought in many years; a hotel chambermaid made off with my old one. This model doesn't have the pliers, but I often have a Leatherman around also, and it *does* have the scissors, which are darned handy, more often than I would have expected. The Victorinox line--at least, every one I've owned and that's a handful--are exceedingly well made and with a little care, will last a LONG time (unless you hit a hotel with a crooked chambermaid.) I've got at least one of these, or some combination of a SAK and a Leatherman, in my satchel when I'm working and in my camera bag when I'm on vacation. How could you live without one?
More than just a knife July 1, 2010
fisherman
There are a lot of useful tools included on this knife (see the product description), but I find the nice sharp knives, small Phillips screwdriver, functional scissors (really), wood saw, and ball point pen to be the most heavily used. These are all great tools and have saved me a lot of time and trouble when the need arose. I like this knife so much that we ordered 2 more to give as gifts. Highly Recommended! Having the Champion Plus Pocket Knife is like carrying a small toolbox in your pocket. It is a little too big to haul around for everyday use, but it is great to have when hiking or doing small jobs around the house. This is a well made, solid Swiss Army knife that will give years of service.
 The MacGyver's Knife June 15, 2010
A. Sutono (San Jose, CA)
Since I saw the series during my childhood, I have always known the Swiss-Army knife as the MacGyver's Knife. I bought it as one of the items recommended to carry along during a long strenous hiking trip. It is probably not very accurate to call this thing a knife, but close enough since it also has a flat-head and phillips screwdrivers, a can and bottle opener, a hook, a small magnifying glass, a saw and a saw-straight-edge combo. One problem I notice is that because there are so many items packed in one piece, some of the items are hard to be brought out. It takes some effort to pull them out of the slot where they are embedded in. Be careful when pulling an item while some other sharp items nearby have been pulled out already since you might accidentally cut yourself as I have done at least once. I also noticed the user's guide seems to imply that there is a plier included but somehow I have not found it. There are a few more accessories shown as separate pieces that I did not receive; what appears to be a tweezer, a nail, a stylus and two other items that I'm not sure what they are. Perhaps the plier and these extras are for a different model? Anyway, all objections aside, I still think this knife is worth buying and keeping for emergency uses.
Got it all April 17, 2010
AGAME (AZ)
This pocket knife is great. It has so many functions and they're actually usable. The first day I had it I used it to install a car stereo, using the phillips screwdriver which is high quality and even the wire stripper, while not my first choice in wire strippers it definitely can get the job done. The magnifying glass is excellent as well. I was recently at a wedding which was held outdoors and they had adult beverages but I couldn't find a bottle opener and then remembered I had my swiss army knife on me and I was suddenly relieved haha. The blades come very sharp. This is my first Victorinox Swiss Army knife, I've had other knock off brands and now I know what all the hype is about, these really are high quality all-in-one pocket knives. If I could've found the champion (the one with the pliers) for as close of a good deal as I did the champion plus I can see how the pliers could be useful in certain situations.
great deal March 2, 2010
Mom Shopper (Arlington VA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
My son wanted a pocket knife for his birthday. I checked a local sporting goods store, and a similar model cost far more. He is delighted with his knife and I was delighted with the price.
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