Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD Pocket Knife (Translucent Sapphire) Reviews

• A Trusty Little Pocket Toolbox

  
  By A356HBGSVZ5NRH on 2003-02-06
  This particular pocketknife has become one of my personal favorites for many reasons. For it's small size it might appear to be a sissy, but it will out do any single blade or three-blade pocketknife of comparable dimension with it's extra utilitarian options.

  When all tools are folded in, the unit measures about two and a forth inches long or a little more that five and a half centimeters. Weighing just a few grams, it's a pocketknife that is basically so light; you won't even notice you're carrying it. Comes with a single blade which is about one and a half inches long (3.5 cm), a nail file with a regular screwdriver head, toothpick, tweezers, scissors and a tiny key ring for attachment, not to mention the Swiss Army quality.

  Often inside or out, I'm doing some kind of small project that involves typical constructive handy work, and have come to love the tweezers on this contraption. So nice to have that on hand the moment I get a splinter, especially when dealing with a painfully nasty one from fiberglass. I can just reach into my pocket; use the tweezers to pull out the sliver right on the spot, thus preventing infection and further aggravation. The least useful tool for me on this pocketknife has been the toothpick, I never seen it as anything grand, but it's there anyway and doesn't take up too much space.

  All tools except the toothpick are made of stainless steel, and I was particularly impressed with the scissors, made in good quality construction that will enable it to last for a long while. The toothpick on the other hand is made of a plastic, durable enough for it's designated task. To use them, the toothpick and tweezers slide out of their slots and detach from the complete unit itself. This might create a potential for loss with these pieces, if they're not returned to their rightful slots after use. But the only other draw back that I can see with this pocketknife is the small size might make it hard to operate. If you're not very nimble with your fingers, catching the groves on the tool edges to open them might be a little difficult. But generally speaking, all features are easy to pull open and put into position when desired.

  Although it's not exactly intended for heavy-duty work, it's still a fantastic all-purpose tool well adapted for everyday encounters, like simply opening a box or envelope, cutting a string with a tight knot, or whittling a stick for roasting marshmallows. This little gadget provides the tool necessities and will save the day many times over. Plus the smaller compact size makes it travel a lot easier in the pocket and the transparent blue color makes it stylish and unique from its Swiss kin. Simply made for resourceful people with a strong desire for things of ingenuity and practicality.
  
  

• the "spring sprung"

  
  By on 2003-12-05
  THIS REVEIW IS FOR THE RED VERSION OF THIS SAME MODEL KNIFE:
  AN EAGLE SCOUT AT 12 YEARS OF AGE, I'VE BEEN AROUND POCKET KNIVES OVER 30 YEARS. BOTH "REAL" SWISS ARMY KNIFE MANUFACTURERS, WENGER AND VICTORINOX MAKE GENERALLY GOOD QUALITY KNIVES. THIS PARTICULAR KEYCHAIN KNIFE BY VICTORINOX IS NOT UP TO STANDARD. IT IS MORE ORNAMENT THAN TOOL. I BELIEVE SOME OF THE EVALUATIONS ARE REFERRING TO SWISS ARMY KNIVES IN GENERAL RATHER THAN THIS PARTICULAR KNIFE. I RECEIVED THIS KNIFE FOR MY KEYCHAIN AS A BIRTHDAY GIFT. AFTER 2 WEEKS OF LIGHT USAGE THE SPRING FOR THE SCISSORS FAILED. I STUDIED THE KNIFE IN GENERAL AND THE QUALITY IS JUST NOT AS GOOD AS THE LARGER KNIVES. VICTORINOX SENT A REPLACEMENT SPRING FOR FREE. IT'S A LITTLE TRICKY TO EXCHANGE THE SPRING. THE KNIFE FUNCTIONS AGAIN, BUT THE FAILURE IS IN THE DESIGN. THE WENGER KEYCHAIN KNIFE I NOW USE HAS A COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SPRING DESIGN FOR THE SCISSORS.
  IF YOU USE THE SCISSORS OF YOUR KEYCHAIN POCKET KNIVES, PLEASE CHOOSE THE WENGER...AT LEAST UNTIL VICTORINOX ABANDONS THIS CHEAP SPRING DESIGN ON THIS MODEL.
  
  

• Terrific Litle Keychain Tool

  
  By A3S15YGZ6W6EV2 on 2005-01-14
  I've been carrying these little knives on my keychain for over twenty years. These pocket knives have done terrific service all this time, opening packages, cutting up fruit, removing splinters and all of the light-duty chores that this minature knife was designed to to. My only complaints are not the knife's fault: (1) when I remove the knife from my keychain, it's doomed. I'll lose it before it ever gets the chance to return to my purse, and (2) cow orkers and the like "accidentally" pick them up, and they disappear forever. Airport security considers these knives to be deadly weapons, although the only danger would be from a plane crew laughing themselves to death at the sight of a hijacker trying to overcome someone with a two inch long knife. But for trimming an errant nail or cutting an apple into manageable chunks, this is a great little tool.
  
  

• Utilitarian 'Le Must'

  
  By A2P95ED17ZVIMO on 2007-03-26
  A small Swiss Army knife has been my constant companion for the last 30 years. It's uses are myriad & often. They last like objects made 'like they used to make them'. This one is a lot more attractive than it's predecessor which, although still useful, is showing it's 28 year age.
  
  

• Just right for the smallest jobs.

  
  By AILI5DN3IT8IX on 2006-11-10
  I recently forgot to take my beloved pocketknife out of my pocket before visiting the Statue of Liberty and had to surrender it before boarding the ferry boat. Going for a while without my favorite knife was getting to me and I simply could not find a small replacement with the features I wanted most--until I found this little gem. It has a small blade, screwdriver/nail file, scissors (wonderful!!!) a toothpick and tiny tweezers. This very slim and compact package is just right for my pocket and it not noticible at all. Larger pocket knives tend to stick out and causing wearing issues on my slacks, but not this little guy. It's really a perfect gift too.
  
  
• Great product
  By A2JEGYCHHPIFYU on 2005-10-06
  Simple, very useful, compact AND beautiful! It can also be used as a keychain which is very handy.
  
  
• Helpful Knife
  By A1XBFTABA0YEAX on 2002-02-02
  This pocket knife has some great features. Such as the many helpful blades, that can aid you around the house. Teh low price is amazing, and after purchasing it, I realized what a great buy it was.
  
  
• Very Practical!
  By A2RI3G78GHCN3I on 2007-01-14
  I have owned this little knife in various colours over the years. I have other knives for heavier-duty work, but I always carry this one around and time and time again has it proven its worth. The scissors are good for snipping that stray thread off your shirt, the file for getting a chipped nail, and the toothpick for picking that one stubborn piece of pepper out of your teeth! The knife of course for almost anything ... and best of all it comes sharpened. It's kind of a bummer getting a new knife and not being able to use it to its full potential, but with this little guy you can be slicing and dicing right out of the package.
  
  For the low price and with a colour for every person, why *not* get one?
  
  
• the best pocket knife i have owned
  By A9CTL6MRW2RFL on 2006-03-27
  i have had a pocket knife since i was a boy. my first was a 3.5 inch single blade with a wood and brass handle.
  this little "classic knife" is so much handier. with the blade i can sharpen pencils or open packages. with the scissors, i can snip a string or cut an ad out of the newspaper. with the nailfile/screwdriver, i can pry things open or poke holes or untie knots. the tweezers are handy for pinching many things, not just splinters. the toothpick is easier to get between teeth because it is smaller than wooden picks.
  the one i use now, i have had for at least 12 years. it fits in my front pants pocket with my change and the only reason i don't carry it is when i board an airplane. then it gets packed in my checked luggage and goes right back in my pocket after the flight.
  
  
• my new best friend :D
  By A36DFFBXEA2RI on 2006-06-29
  I had JUST recieved this only a few hours ago, and I was AMAZED. First of, when they say its small, they really do mean SMALL. This little guy is slighly smaller than your pinky. its SUPER light as well. it has 5 main gadgets:
  
  1- knife
  2- nail filer with a rectangular top (could be used as a small flat screw)
  3- scissors
  4- tweeeezers
  5- plastic tooth pick.
  
  I used it to open up boxes, remove the plastic wraps from DVDs, and it sinks into my little jeans pocket easily.
  Its light, its compact, its BLUE...verry pretty.
  
  I'm sure this little guy will help me in MANY ways.
  
  
• Small Swiss Army Knife
  By A1M5N3LDI5TJ9X on 2007-01-20
  I have 5 regular size Swss Army Knifes . They are useful but too heavy to carry all the time. I do carry the Small knife all the time and have been surprised at how often I use it. The size and weight are great, I do not even know that it is my pocket
  
  
• excellent tool to attach on the keychain
  By A3BWPY8YB0HDL5 on 2007-02-14
  I have used this knife on many occassions (for opening packages, unscrewing, cutting, etc). For only $10, it's worth having everywhere you go.
  
  
• Swiss Army Knife - What else do you need to know?
  By AIMDSJ28WBL14 on 2007-03-13
  Victorinox and Swiss Army brand are all you really need to know if you're looking for a great pocket knife. The Swiss Army Classic SD Pocket Knife fits the bill for everything that's important in a handy knife.
  
  For the price you pay for the knife at Amazon, you can't go wrong for even giving it a try. Shoot! If you don't like, whomever you give it to will love you for a great gift. Of course, they won't be able to figure out why in the world you gave it away either.
  
  
• Great Gift
  By A1RCPPWMFC111G on 2007-04-03
  You can't lose with this knife. It's a classic. My older brother is impossible to buy for when it comes to birthdays and Christmas. I sent him this knife and he loved it! Simple yet practical. He was very pleased... said it was something he's wanted but never bought for himself. Great quality, backed by Swiss Army. I highly recommend it.
  
  
• Swiss army pocket knife
  By A19BS2W9V4O11Y on 2007-05-06
  Everyone knows about swiss army knifes, I was just replacing the one I lost. Swiss Army brands are of excellent quality and very durable, I have owned one for many years.
  
  
• Good but it opens the wrong way
  By AMTBAZGZWJEH5 on 2007-08-28
  I'm not sure whether I want to give this 3 or 4 stars. I've had one like this before and this one is better made. The idea is I keep it on my keychain, so I always have a knife at hand. The only problem is, the knife part opens in the wrong direction. It's attached at the same end as the keychain attachment. This means when you open it, the knife is sort of fighting against the keychain for space so it's harder to use. If it opened the other way, you'd be able to hold the keychain as a sort of part of the handle, and the blade would be free from any obstructions.
  
  Otherwise, it seems well-made although I just bought it.
  
  
• Absolutely pretty and useful
  By A13PM6IOMK83UM on 2006-02-20
  This pocket knife is really cute and practical. It is in an amazing new color and I have found multiple uses for it.
  
  
• Great pocket knife...
  By A34I0THENPIH02 on 2006-12-13
  ... has everything a casual traveler needs - I keep it in my car. The great thing - the color matches the blue of my Subaru WRX!!!
  
  
• Great little knife
  By A11YVBWNEDLRMT on 2007-01-05
  Handy on the keychain.
  This is the genuine Swiss Army knife.
  Don't bother buying the imitations.
  
  
• Nice to have
  By AZEC9Y74GXGDT on 2007-04-10
  This little knife is the perfect size to carry around. I have already used the scissors on several occasions. Great to have in your purse!
  
  
• Must have
  By A3CRM0TAHIIM8T on 2007-05-12
  This is a handy pocket tool that everyone should have in their key chain. Very handy when you need it!
  
  
• ladies' size swiss army knife
  By A38AHMVVXH7A1X on 2007-06-27
  I've had 6 of these tiny 'classic' knives, as keychains, for purses -- the handiest item I've ever toted. Simply super tiny scissors, and very useful tiny tweezers, plus the very sharp tiny knife blade and nail file. And now they come in prettier colours, too! P.S. be sure to remove the knife from your keychain or from your purse before flying, though -- they will take them away from you. I've lost 2 that way..
  
  
• WMD
  By A2TVK0MRET9GPS on 2007-07-11
  I have been carrying one of these as long as I can remember, at least 20 years. It is the most usefult single thing I have. My wife always raises an eyebrow when I say that. I call it my WMD (Weapon of Minimal Destruction).
  
  This is the Victorinox version. There is also a version made by Wenger. As I understand it, Victorinox and Wenger are at odds about who is the "original" swiss army knife. I don't care who is right about that, but I think the Victorinox version of the knife is nicer. It's a bit thinner, operates more smoothly, and is finished a little nicer.
  
  
• regained my security pen knife
  By A24YYKYXMF5V1C on 2005-07-05
  thanks, prompt, great looking...like the blue after so many years of the red.
  
  
• rebuttal
  By A3JWEAGS8EZK33 on 2006-01-26
  I quite disagree with "BP tilley traveler". I love my little purple knife and quite depend on the plastic toothpick - easily the most-used implement. I often feel at a loss when I travel by plane and need to leave it at home. On the other hand, I've had many instances of an annoying splinter and I desperately want the tweezers to come to my aid. I have uniformly found them to be quite useless - nearly impossible to grab anything.
  The knife blade is quite handy and I have found the scissors sometimes to be helpful.
  
  
• Essential
  By A2HMYMEHODVGWM on 2006-03-10
  I can't imagine life without my miniature pocket knife. Well, more specifically, the scissors. I knit, spin, weave, and occasionally crochet and bead. All of these activities require scissors at some point. And the ability to carry scissors on my keyring at all times is the best thing since the bread slicing machine.
  
  And they come in more colors than just red.
  
  Bonus: Airport security now allows them - hurrah!
  
  
• Great knife in a small package
  By A36J95U6H5BFRY on 2006-03-14
  I bought this for my wife to put in her purse, she lost her old one after several years of use. These knifes are from simple to complex; although this one is on the simple side it has everything you need for a small pocket knife. Quality is, as with all Swiss Army Knives, superb. Can't go wrong for the price and quality you get.
  
  
• It Really is a Classic
  By A2PR7YUD01IWH8 on 2006-08-05
  While a bigger knife is certainly often easier to use, this great little item won't bonk around in your pocket or weigh down your purse. My wife and I have each carried one on our keychains for years. Yes, we use it for picnics as well as for cutting just about anything that needs cutting on the spur of the moment. The scissors excel on the small jobs they're designed for. Don't be surprised if you lose the tweezers and the toothpick.
  
  
• Swiss Army Classic
  By A1BVNFI5FIPN1C on 2006-11-03
  Bought one of these for my husband and he liked it so much I purchased another one as a gift for my son. If you need something for that someone who has everything, this may be a good choice. It is functional and attractive and an original.
  
  
• I love swiss army knives
  By A2UFIL7G32CDBP on 2006-11-03
  I bought this one because my previous on was taken away in the airport, this is a perfect tool for me, the little tweezer is my favourate, i use it to tweeze my brow, get rid of blackheads.........
  
  

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