Is the Victorinox Manager the best EDC Swiss Army Knife?

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NOTE: I got the Cadet in my head for some reason and I continually say Cadet in the video when I mean The Classic.
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[@ztnupe8]

I believe you’re actually comparing it to the classic, cadet doesn’t have scissors nor tooth pick and tweezers.

[@stevesinclair4159]

" The recommended standard EDC Swiss Army Knife is often the Cadet " By whom? I am a lifelong Swiss Army Knife Aficionado & collector with some 220 SAK's ( 200 plus Victorinox & 20 Wengers of which 120 plus are 58mm decorative scaled collectables ). The Cadet is far from being the recommended standard EDC Swiss Army Knife, it is a Gentleman's pocket carry knife being small & light enough to pocket carry even in shorts & fits also in the 5th pocket of a pair of jeans. I had in the past 5 Cadets, I currently have 2 - one black scaled one with the pre-2018 textured ( diamond dust like ) nail file & one aqua blue 2020 limited edition Cadet with the post 2018 cross cut nail file now found on the Cadet & new built 84mm Sportsman. Its hard to say what is the most recommended SAK but the 58mm size out sell all other sizes followed by the number one SAK with the most practical set of tools is a 91mm SAK - the Huntsman & then the number two - the Climber , these 2 outsell all other 91mm models , other popular 91mm best sellers are the Spartan, Compact, Tinker, Swiss Champ, Explorer & the Cyber-Tool series. When it comes to Alox SAK's its not the 84mm Cadet but the 93mm Pioneer series - the most popular being the Pioneer, Pioneer Solo ( AKA Swiss Army 1 ) the Pioneer X, the Farmer & increasingly the Farmer X . In the 84mm size the most popular are the Sportsman, Bantam, Waiter, Tourist & recruit & the Alox 84mm Bantam which far outsells the Cadet. Now back to the 58mm Manager - I own one but rarely pocket carry it or the Rambler as I have 2 of the Midnite Managers (one Sapphire blue & one SilverTech scaled), an original model Mini-Champ 1st version, a later & current model Mini-Champ, a red scaled Midnite Mini-Champ & a hybrid SilverTech scaled Midnite Mini-Champ as my default keyring SAK . I have carried over the last 2 decades either a Midnite Manager or a Midnite Mini-Champ on my key ring & currently I use the hybrid SilverTech scaled Midnite Mini-Champ. My EDC rotation is always 2 knives & the 2nd knife is a larger SAK from 84mm to 111mm size or from another brand such as Buck, Case XX, Rough Ryder, Civivi, Kershaw etc as despite being a lifelong SAK Aficionado I do have almost 100 other brand knives from the small to the large.

[@timsummers870]

I don't think the Cadet and Manager are comparable knives for the outstanding difference in length. With the Cadet you can peel fruit, cut rope, cigars, and do other bigger jobs. With the Manager's knife blade, you'll be limited to cutting packages and other much smaller jobs. I think the Manager is comparable with all other 58mm SAKs only, such as the Classic, Minichamp, Rambler, and so on.

[@steveb1972]

Such a shame the Manager has been discontinued. Only the far more expensive Nite Manager is available

[@anagramagt9717]

The Manager "classic" is one of my favorites saks, and objectively one with the best combination of tools in the Victorinox catalog. It's a shame that the company has officially discontinued it in 2023, however, I suspect that due to popular demand, the company will reincorporate it into its catalog in the future, well, hopefully.

[@woodchild48]

Definitely one of the most practical Victorinox ever made. Too bad it's discontinued!

[@gazfm9422]

Just scored one today from an independent key cutting shop - I saw it in window with a slightly faded box - £37.50 - not bad price - just happy to find one 🔥

[@steveb1972]

The phillips multi tool is the reason I have a Rambler as my daily carry.

[@Cooliemasteroz]

A toothpick is about the last thing you would need with a Swiss army knife because it’s so easy to make one from a matchstick or any piece of wood.

[@ReneeDeFour]

I've never had use for one of these but it looks super handy. Also I'm at the point where you could talk about anything and I'll watch it because you'll at least make me laugh a few times 😂

[@lukeguy6091]

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[@rogerp.2442]

The manager is absolutely my favourite. It’s small enough to always have with you, which means you have it when you need it. I always forget a pen in the summer so mine has saved me on many occasions.

[@geraldmcmullon2465]

There are so many slight variations in the 58 mm range. for most uses the blade, file and scissors are the most useful tools. By the time you get to the Mini-champ most question at least one of the tools added.

[@webuser5748]

Thanks a lot for the video. Honestly, every SAK will get hate and criticism online, but I see why this little guy shines. I carry a swiss champ but for some reason I'm drawn to this little guy, must be that's all I'd need around the house, and more. I love how you open the combo tool to enter "pen mode" that's clever!

[@johnnelson9252]

1. I gotta have a toothpick.

[@nikolay821]

I wanted to get a manager but they were either sold out or ridiculously expensive where I live. Wanted to ask a friend to bring me one from Germany but they cannot be found there already, discontinued. So I opted for a Rambler which seems to be the same except for the pen which would be great to have...

[@alecbuxton7634]

A lot of the premium bottle beers and original glass bottle colas require you to have a bottle opener which is one of the reasons some wallet makers have bottle openers on their wallets unless of course you use your neighbors coffee table to open the bottle

[@jamesclarke-jt7hj]

I believe you should be comparing the Manager to the Classic SD.

[@mattblack118]

Best Victorianox knife. Hands down.

[@roymeans1539]

That is mini swiss champ because I have one of those