BEST EDC KNIFE EVER!!! | Victorinox Swiss Army Climber | Honest Review

Victorinox Swiss Army Climber Pocket Knife Review. This is probably one of the BEST EDC KNIVES EVER!
I would HIGHLY recommend this knife! It is the best budget every day carry knife ever!
I've owned this knife for around 5 to 7 years, but have carried it almost everyday for the last 2 years. This is a little powerhouse that has all the tools you need for all the daily tasks you come across. This is the best EDC knife I've owned so far. It is also a great urban EDC knife because of it's low profile. All of these great things for a price of only $28.99 on amazon!
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[@AKOGR]

Hey guys! I would HIGHLY recommend this knife. Thanks for watching. Be sure to like, comment, and subscribe! Stay safe

[@GriffMJ]

.... I have had the Victorinox Climber for over 20 years as my everyday carry.... its still as good today as it was when I first bought it.

[@AKOGR]

@Griff MJ AWESOME! It is a really good knife/multitool!

[@127AFS]

I have a Super Tinker, which is pretty much identical except it has the Philips instead of the corkscrew. It is an amazing tool, especially since I also added plus scales with a pen and a pin. Although four layered knives like the Huntsman are popular, the extra layer only gives you one more function that isn't that useful if you're in the city like I am. I think the three-layered Climber or Super Tinker are the most balanced in terms of giving you the MOST ESSENTIAL tools in a small package. As for those who like to go even smaller, the two layered Compact is nice, but it is more expensive despite lacking the awl, backup blade, and extra screwdriver. The can opener on it isn't as good either. If I was forced to recommend only one SAK to anyone, I would tell them to choose the Climber (or the Super Tinker, if like me, corkscrews aren't their first choice.)

[@AKOGR]

@The Dark Jedi Thank you for leaving a comment! They are both great options! Thanks for watching and for the support! Stay safe!

[@TheSpitfiregoggles]

I bought my Climber a few weeks ago as I wanted something lighter than my Leatherman Wave and with a non-locking blade so it can be legally carried for everyday use in the UK where I live. I used the awl within 2 hours of buying the Climber, to put am extra hole in my belt. I also bought a pin to go in the hole concealed by the corkscrew as well as a mini screwdriver for glasses etc. that fits in the corkscrew. I've used the corkscrew to undo tight knots and the parcel hook to twist a pair of wires together to wire up a loudspeaker. The can opener works amazingly well. I also like the scale tools which are such a feature of the SAK.

[@AKOGR]

@TheSpitfiregoggles AWESOME! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! And congrats on the new knife!

[@TheSpitfiregoggles]

@@AKOGR Thank you! Something else I just found...I just bought a NanoVNA (small test instrument for radio antennas etc.). It has a tiny touch screen and the toothpick makes an ideal stylus!

[@AKOGR]

Cool!

[@mitmaur]

I’ve given the Climber as gifts to friends and family and they have all appreciated it. It has an ideal balance of tools for all sorts is uses making it a versatile and useful SAK.

[@AKOGR]

@mitmaur that is so awesome! Thank you for sharing and watching the video! I really appreciate the support!

[@alexpaulk9364]

ALL hooks should have the nail file like the Compact. I love this knife.

[@AKOGR]

@Alex Paulk Yeah that is something they should do for sure! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@alexpaulk9364]

@AK's Outdoor Gear and Reviews Imagine if they remodeled the hook into a package opener like they did on some Leatherman models (Wingman). That'd be awesome to use instead of gunking up a blade or you could scrape a ferro rod really well with it.

[@ironman2326]

I really wanted the Climber but Mark Coffman sold me on the Mountaineer which is the Climber with a metal file/saw. Files metal, wood,PVC, and finger nails. Saws metal and can be used a a Phillip's screwdriver.

[@AKOGR]

@Iron man That sounds like a great knife as well! That is the thing with SAK's; there's always another one with just one more tool that might/does come in handy:) Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! I appreciate the support!

[@REAPER-1xxx]

I think the top choice for all around EDC SAK is the Climber. Compact and Electrician are in my top choices also but reduce functionality for reduced size.

[@AKOGR]

@REAPER 1 xxx Thanks for the support! The Compact is another very popular SAK and the electrician is as well! They are all great, but I just happen to only own the climber. Thanks for watching and commenting! I appreciate it!

[@simonh6371]

The Compact is good but for me the Climber packs in a lot of extra good tools for just that extra layer - an extra blade and I use mine more than the larger blade, mostly for opening packaging; a reamer/awl, the best of it's 3 backtools; and 2 good screwdrivers, you can easily use the can opener small one on Phillips screws provided they are not recessed. Plus you can use the bottle opener for light prying, I think the combotool is much thinner.

[@focojeepr]

Or the super tinker if you want the additional 3d phillips instead of corkscrew.

[@pricexs4129]

This is a great knife, but for someone who wants the Philips on the back go with the super tinker, same tool just with a Philips

[@AKOGR]

@Oof Meredith For sure! That is another great option that swaps the corkscrew and replaces it with a philps like you mentioned! Thanks for bringing that up for other people to see! Thanks for watching!

[@Gogogordy1]

Nice video, I don't have a Climber but (among my others) a Compact which is very similar and I agree with your points of view.

[@AKOGR]

@Gogogordy1 Thank you for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@name5949]

(Victorinox fieldmaster with plus scales👌victorinox farmer X👌 both of which are my favourites for EDC dulex Tinker👌 super Tinker👌 and guys how can you not love the victorinox Swiss champ the flag ship of victorinox Swiss Army knives ) Thanks for sharing this fantastic Swiss Army knife with us👍

[@AKOGR]

You're Welcome! Glad you enjoyed the vid! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@welshwarrior5263]

Great review. Well done.

[@AKOGR]

@Welsh Warrior Thank You! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marklawrence855]

Love my compact, I have 3 of them ,I always carry one in my pocket

[@AKOGR]

@mark Lawrence Nice!

[@markjlewis]

I do like the Spartan, Climber, Huntsman, Explorer and Ranger. Anything else gets a little too big. I have multiple examples of each with different scales/limited editions. The knife I keep in my desk at work is a climber (recently upgraded from matt red scales to new shiny black ones). Day to day at home I have an Explorer to hand but have other ones dotted around the house such as the Alox Pioneer, Huntsman and Alox Cadet. Rarely carry one around in my pocket unless I'm out for the day and think I'll need one.

[@AKOGR]

Nice!

[@marianmarkovic5881]

I Have Hercules and Climber,... First is for PC fiddling, Tourism etc... second for EDC

[@capoleader3793]

Best swiss army review on this amazing knife! Love it

[@AKOGR]

@capo leader Thank you for watching!

[@cosme17]

Excellent knife; I like your Seiko SNK btw, great combo!

[@AKOGR]

@cosme17 thank you man! Yes it is a great knife and a great combo as well! Really appreciate the support!

[@iBlueshorts]

i just replace my old victorinox with this climber and i really think this is the perfect every day carry knife :)))

[@AKOGR]

@Mudveins 13 Yes it is just about perfect! (wish it had a locking blade though) Thanks for watching:)

[@almiranda9730]

Great video I recently started carrying Classic SD in glow

[@AKOGR]

@Al Miranda thank you ! That is really cool!

[@bluemantom77]

I got the same knife I just replaced the scales for the plus version used translucent green looks amazing

[@AKOGR]

@Thomas Carroll Sounds SUPER COOL! Thanks for watching and for the sub:)

[@LeMayJoseph]

@@AKOGR plus scales are where it's at and they're a cinch to install!

[@Northanteus]

I like a wood saw and metal file/saw on my multitool, so I'd probably go Ranger, at the least. I'm still thinking SwissChamp beyond that. ;) That's just me though. Everyone has their own preference of how compact or light the multitool is. Some people consider any 91mm too big, and they only go 58mm. To each their own. :) I just got a RangerGrip 58 (130mm long) and have no problem with it in my pocket, on top of my other multitool (21 in 1 BIBURY pliers multitool). I just don't mind the weight at all.

[@AKOGR]

Nice. yes the opinion of what is the "best" EDC knife is a personal thing. everyone has to decide for themselves. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@DrNooooooo]

Agreed, though I'm torn between this one and the Huntsman. Dat saw

[@AKOGR]

Yes. Its a hard call, but the nice thing with Victorinox knives is that they are cheap enough that you really can't make a mistake. I think you will not be disappointed no matter which one you pick. I would personally recommend the Climber because I've had personal experience with it, however, they are both good knives. Hope you enjoyed the review. Thanks for watching and commenting! Feel free to subscribe. Stay Safe

[@LeMayJoseph]

Yeah gotta have the saw, it's too important. Also, the screwdriver on mine never gets used, but I do use the corkscrew to hold in a needle, as well as some tinder from tortoise gear. Additionally, the corkscrew will hollow the pith out of a stick in no time flat.

[@gelartab]

Thank you! I own one and have one question: Do all the Awls on every 91mm Saks have side to side rattle(Between liners)? I've tested several ones and all of them were like this, not as solid fixation.. My 84mm Sportsman awl is solid..I love my Climber if there was not this very little issue..

[@artemisxo6734]

i've had 3 + maintained my moms 91mm, and i've never seen this, despite using the awl for drilling through wood and the like. it's worth looking into fixing

[@AKOGR]

@Gela Tabashidz You are most welcome! I personally haven't had this problem with mine, but I think our community has a couple good suggestions! Thank you so much for watching and leaving a comment! I really appreciate the support 👊

[@ironman2326]

Finally got one several weeks ago. I like it a lot, though I wish it was a hair slimmer in the pocket.

[@AKOGR]

@iron man it is a pretty sweet knife! Glad you are enjoying it, but yes there is potential for it to be slightly slimmer in the pocket:) thank you for watching and leaving a comment! I appreciate it 👊

[@jacksonteller1337]

I would mis the Philips head and saw. I have a Hiker and a Fieldmaster, the Fieldmaster i carry every day. The Hiker i use as a backup because it has no scissors.

[@AKOGR]

@Wally Wolf for sure, especially if your used to having them. Gotta have those scissors:)

[@ironman2326]

You can order plus scales on ebay that come with an ink pen, straight pin, and eyeglasses screwdriver and upgrade your Swiss army knife.

[@AKOGR]

@Iron man cool! I'll have to take a look at some of those! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment I appreciate the support 👊

[@anoNEMOs]

Another interesting thing about Victorinox is that it's CEO's name is Elsener from the beginning to the present day. It's one family.

[@AKOGR]

Interesting!

[@patriziocorneli1381]

It's in my traveling backpack....i wish they make a bladeless version that can be carried in airplanes an knife free zones.....

[@AKOGR]

@patriziocorneli1381 Nice! It makes a great bag EDC knife/multitool. That is a good idea to have a bladeless version! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@skeetersaurus6249]

There are two better models that have as good, or better versatility than the Climber. The 'Victorinox Super Tinker' has all the tools of the Climber, but drops the corkscrew...making a thinner knife. Whereas, the 'Victorinox Deluxe Tinker' adds a NICE pair of pliers and drops the corkscrew...giving you more utility. I have both, but when touring (on my motorcycle), I carry the Deluxe Tinker, as it has almost everything you need for 'away-from-home EDC'.

[@AKOGR]

Those actually sound really nice! This is just the only one I have right now and the one I have the most experience with. I may try one of those in the future if I get a chance! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment

[@gabithemagyar]

Which model of Swiss Army knife is "better" is really a personal thing depending on which tools you tend to use. For me, as an urban carrier, the corkscrew is a must on an EDC since I, and many of my friends, drink wine. The knife blades and scissors get a lot of casual use and are always handy. The bottle opener gets used a lot when I am abroad in countries where beer and drinks don't usually have twist off caps. The can opener gets minimal use as a rule. In short, the Climber has pretty well everything I might need on the spur of the moment plus a bit more in a small and lightweight package. I can see that the tools on the Tinker would be great for you as a motorcyclist. For me, though, the pliers would just be extra weight and the lack of a corkscrew would be a bother. The great thing about Swiss Army knives is that they have such a variety of models that you are almost sure to find a knife that is ideal for you :-)

[@kristinadaniel8631]

I carry the delux tinker also great edc cant go wrong with any of the saks

[@davidlocke1668]

I like to drink so I like the corkscrew but hey we still appreciate the brand haha. Cheers!

[@beachsidebooy]

its really nice knife , substitute Spartan or tinker can do the job as well

[@AKOGR]

@beachside booy for sure! Thank you for leaving a comment and watching the video! Really appreciate the support 👊

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Good enough to buy a second one.

[@AKOGR]

@Grahame Kellermeier For sure! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@marklawrence855]

I love my compact

[@AKOGR]

@mark Lawrence A lot of people like the compact! It is also another great SAK EDC Knife. I don't have any personal experience with it, but it has a lot of great features!

[@ironman2326]

Is this one heavy/bulky in your pocket?

[@AKOGR]

@Iron man not as much as some others. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@johnkraemer5505]

I think you should really take a look at the Super Tinker.

[@AKOGR]

@John Kraemer I'll keep it in mind for the future! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment:)

[@ahmedhayat5309]

Can we replace toothpik with ballpoint???

[@AKOGR]

@Ahmed Hayat unfortunately the pens are too big to fit in the toothpik slot. Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!

[@mjfalcon007]

You can purchase plus scales and then carry a pen along with a hidden pin behind the corkscrew. You can swap the toothpick out for a ferro rod however.

[@chevy4x466]

My problem with sak is that they r all too common. I would like to see sak just give us one blade, the second knife is silly. Offer a Phillips there instead. Put a hole with a plug for those who want the sak pen can purchase it separately

[@AKOGR]

@Chevy 4x4 Yes those would all be good improvements for sure! Thank you for watching and leaving a comment! I really appreciate the support!

[@ezekiel237]

I mean it's good but I feel like the huntsman is better

[@AKOGR]

@ezekiel I hear you! A lot of people have said that. It is also another great EDC option. This is just the SAK I have the most experience with. Thanks for watching and Commenting!

[@Ssvinq]

Depending on whether one prefers to have a saw or not. The saws of all Vics are way to small to be of any real use aside from cutting small sticks, so it is not that meaningful in terms of practicality.

[@matschbirne5363]

@@Ssvinq uce used mine quite alot while carving something out of wood. Huntsman was definitely worth it for the saw

[@YA-ee9zf]

You can polish it and restore it to its original state.

[@AKOGR]

Cool I'll have to look into that! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@ApacheJay156]

Would be good if it didn't have the stupid corkscrew. Most useless thing unless you really really REALLY love wine. Could do without the bottle and can opener too. I could probably count on one hand the number of times I've ever needed to open a glass bottle or a metal can.

[@AKOGR]

@Jay 156 I don't often use the corkscrew a ton but sometimes I use it when I need a fine picking tool. And to be honest I don't use the can or bottle openers that often...for their intended purpose that is. They make great lightweight pribars though. Other than those not being used all the time, this knife is super useful. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@mjfalcon007]

The corkscrew has many other uses like scraping, undoing tight knots, drilling a small hole and it also creates a spot to carry additional tools like tinder and screwdrivers or a Ferro rod. You can also swap out the toothpick for a ferro rod and then you have a fire starter kit on you at al times.

[@conan5885]

You say you used your SAK for things that are "not supposed to", the whole purpose and fun of SAK's is using the tools for things you are "not supposed to" How much fun and interesting is saying: "oh i opened a beer bottle with my bottle opener" or "oh i opened a can with my can opener"...? BOOOOORING....!! The opener layer is probably my most used layer, and i open cap bottles very seldom, and opened literally 2 cans in 40 years of SAK use, yet that layer is vital to me. Most of my SAK use is for "things it's not supposed to" It's called "the MacGyver" gene. 😉

[@charlesdudek7713]

Nice review but in your pronunciation of Victorinox you are leaving out the i. Sorry to be a nitpicker and you are not the only reviewer to pronounce it Victor nox.

[@AKOGR]

I just pronounce it the way I hear the People at Blade HQ pronounce it. Glad you enjoyed the review but I think little things like pronounciation of words shouldn't be an issue if you really liked the conent in the video. Thanks for watching

[@charlesdudek7713]

@@AKOGR Don't worry about it. I did enjoy the review!

[@Tacteyecool]

Tinker is better....

[@AKOGR]

@Tacticool Everyone has a fav SAK! The Tinker is very popular as well. The Climber is just my personal favorite. I find it has everything I need. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@joachimleppert6172]

Mountaineer way better!!

[@AKOGR]

@joachimleppert6172 they are all good it just comes down to personal preference:) Thank you for watching and for the support!

[@zulvalor7266]

Nah huntsman

[@AKOGR]

@Zulvalor That is another good, very popular option as well! Thanks for watching and leaving a comment:)

[@zulvalor7266]

@@AKOGR thanks for the acknowledgement 👍🇬🇧👍

[@norby0418]

It’s Victor-Eye- knocks, not Victor-knocks. (Sorry pet peave)

[@AKOGR]

I've always pronounced it the later way, which is the way all of the knife companies like blade hq pronounce it. To each his own I guess. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

[@gabithemagyar]

@@AKOGR The company was named after the founder's mother "Victoria" and you can see this stamped on early blades. Some decades later They changed the name to "Victorinox" which is a combination of "Victoria" and "inoxydable" (means rustproof in French). The way it was meant to be pronounced is to start saying "Victoria" but drop the "a" and replace itwith "nox" i.e. Vik- toe-ree-nox. Here is the owner (Carl Elsener) of Victorinox speaking about it : kzbin.info/www/bejne/oJfSY6yoh8uMm80 .