Victorinox Showdown: Which Mini Is Best?

How's it going folks? In this video I run through the Victorinox lineup of 58mm keychain swiss army knives. I run through the cost, what tools each has, and make a recommendation as to which two I keep in my collection at 2 different price points.
Victorinox Mini Line-up
Jetsetter - amzn.to/477pOR0
Classic SD - amzn.to/47rcxmb
Rally - amzn.to/3siOqHo
Rambler - amzn.to/3Mq3fPi
Signature Lite - amzn.to/3u0DWwU
Minichamp - amzn.to/3sigkTW
Midnight Minichamp - amzn.to/3u2K33W
Midnight Manager - amzn.to/40o2xb0
00:00 Intro
01:10 Jetsetter
02:26 Classic SD
03:12 Rally
04:25 Rambler
05:45 Signature Lite
07:23 Minichamp
11:00 Midnight Minichamp
11:48 Midnight Manager
12:28 Midnight Manager @Work
13:44 My Top Pick
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[@rhubarbrhino]

Victorinox must hate money because an Alox Rambler would sell out globally in 5 seconds at $50US.

[@MarcusCreates]

And the Manager. Bring back the Manager.

[@davidjacobs828]

​​@@MarcusCreates Hi ,new subscriber here...Great video ... my own favourite sak is without doubt the ranger .( 43 quid ,NO BRAINER ) The " cuticle pusher " Is obviously a cocaine spoon ..😅😂

[@onedirection3510]

I’d always take a Manager over Signature. I used to love the Midnight Manager until the advent of very tiny but very potent keychain lights.

[@MrPC1121]

The manager is my favorite edc tool, and if I didn't car about the pen, and alox rambler should be perfect. The fact that neither are in production is a shame.

[@onedirection3510]

@@MrPC1121 The Manager appears to be available on Amazon.

[@CuriousFocker]

The Victorinox Manager is the best mini. It is basically a Rambler with the pen. You get the tweezers, pen, knife, nail file & flathead screwdriver, scissors, the bottle opener, crosshead screwdriver and the wire stripper. Perfect keychain knife.

[@dazauto107]

Totally agree. In 2019 I bought a blue Victorinox Manager. it has been on my keychain ever since then. It has everything I need. I also carry the Nightcore Tini 2 torch. I’m still looking for a better torch. (I’m not looking for a better multi tool😊)

[@5HeadDestroyer]

Unfortunately, the manager was recently discontinued. No pen for me ig

[@Probelem619]

@@5HeadDestroyer Yes, this sucks, i edc a manager but it starting to get a bit beaten up.

[@5HeadDestroyer]

@@Probelem619 if it's the plastic bits you can replace them and even get new colors. i don't really know where to buy them though. victorinox calls them "scales" if that is any help.

[@Probelem619]

@@5HeadDestroyer Thanks, i had a plan to get a cheper version and swap the "case/scales" at first but the thing to push out the pen is also broken so i gave up :). Still EDC it though.

[@Mantux86]

Thanks for this review! I was searching for mini, and you helped me to choose midnite manager. Awesome tool!

[@karisumner4709]

I’ve had a blue classic with Air Force logo on my work keys for well over 15 years. Love it

[@TK-mj9rd]

The midnight Manager also includes the Pen! (The rambler that you're comparing it to often in the video does not) This is the one I've been carrying around for over 15 years now, it pre-dates my cell phone lights, and at the time having a light was amazing, although I agree it's probably not as necessary now - then pen though it wonderful in a pinch. I've been in plenty of post office and other goverment lines where there's some form to fill out and it's my only pen!

[@natsukuga]

Absolutely love the rambler. It was all I need during my thru hike!

[@RelaxingRainWalker]

Hi Marcus, long timer viewer first time commenting. The tool on the MiniChamp that you refer to a as seatbelt cutter is actually an orange peeler. The Victorinox orange peeler is found on a few 2 1/4" (58mm) Swiss Army knives. It's a small tool with a notch and a sharp edge on the inside side of the notch, which slices when you pull on the tool cutting the skin of an orange but not the fruit. FOUND ON: Victorinox Midnight MiniChamp Victorinox MiniChamp Victorinox Pharmacy Knife (retired) Victorinox Vagabond (retired)

[@leslieaustin151]

I think the orange-peeler is (was?) also on the “Executive”, which I used as my fishing companion - its scissors I used for cutting nylon. Other tools when eating my lunch!

[@GunWillTravel]

Spot on. I've probably got a dozen SAKs and multitools around the house, but the two that I use all the time are the Rambler in the door handle of my car, and the alox Minichamp on my keyring.

[@Leo-Crespi]

Rally by far my favorite, I don't cut my nails out and about or on public transportation, but that's me.

[@FOXDADDYSUPREME1]

Loving the channel! I wanted to get my wife a multitool for the holidays. Her most used tool in her grooming kit, by a mile, is the cuticle pusher. Just learned the mini champ had these and bought one immediately. She loves it and now I need one too haha

[@MarcusCreates]

Glad I was able to help in some small way. Thanks for watching. 🤗

[@samsum3738]

Very well presented . I have owned the Classic in black . I have owned it for about 9 years and no problems . Next time , the Rambler will be my choice . I will be subsribing to your excellent channel .

[@mdgdm]

Hey, nice informative comparison. I've carried a Classic since about the 1980s. Been through about 10 of them by now!

[@Tailsnpaws]

A very helpful video that checks all the boxes of the smaller SAK's. Thank you Marcus. Liked and subscribed.

[@jeffreyarnold2929]

Great video and review. I have the mini champ and love it. After watching this I may purchase the rambler. Thanks.

[@jotan4u2]

Mini champ…..don’t leave home without it! All the best!

[@Ryan.Kooper]

is it because of the mini coke spoon? lol

[@jotan4u2]

@@Ryan.Kooper you sound like an expert I wouldn’t know. Tell us all about it.

[@bplus2625]

​@@Ryan.KooperThat spoon is great for loosening really tight jar lids, as a shim for opening paint cans, as a flat head screwdriver, or (if you sharpen the end) as a chisel when you need to shape wood/plastic.

[@bplus2625]

​​@@jotan4u2 Agree completely. Mini Champ for the win in my book. The only thing I haven't used is the ruler, but I have a spool of thread wrapped around it and a sewing needle tucked inside the tweezers which I've used for shirt buttons that have come loose. I'm always amazed at how so many grown men can complain so much about having one extra tool that they can't figure out a use for on a utility smaller than their pinky finger. 😂

[@kevincrawford6243]

Great video. I was going to mention the standard Manager only to see others beat me to it. I’m surprised it’s discontinued. I think it has the best selection of useful tools without superfluous bulk. Pen+tweezers are the best scale tool combo for me, and The small Phillips + bottle opener blade is great. I have an Alox Minichamp but I feel the 4 additional blades on the Minichamp series just don’t add enough actual functionality.

[@MarcusCreates]

I actually ended up ordering a Manager after this video because it’s the best overall combo of tools for the smallest size. It’s a pity they discontinued it and an even bigger pity how expensive they are now. But worth having in the collection for $45 I reckon.

[@zenderfall]

Surprised too. Standard manager is what I carry, but I created one from a rambler buy retrofitting the pen into it-because unfortunately, its discontinued.

[@kevincrawford6243]

Nice. I had read about the pen retrofit possibility, but I've never actually known someone to do it. Care to share how? @@zenderfall

[@apmikalogran]

I have victorinox saks I like them but But What the Fck happens with them ? Why they do not want to give to people all the possibilities no manager anymore ? Are you sadists ? Maybe you are propably your grandparents were nazis but nevertheless we pay you for your products Can I have a ranger without scissors ? -nooot Can I have an a 130 ranger big sack with a file - Nooot Can I have a handyman with a Philips -nooot

[@brittburton3264]

Years ago I carried the mini champ on my keys, but over time found that I used only a few of the tools regularly… so for the past 8-9 years I’ve been carrying the rambler on my keys. Of course, i switch out the scales to make it more ‘mine’.

[@MarcusCreates]

What scales have you switched to? I wouldn’t mind modifying mine to be honest.

[@jukkaenqvist2328]

I switched the scales on my rambler to dark green. Looks really good imo

[@SpacecityEDC]

Hey Marcus great video! My favorite is the midnight manager. It hits that sweet spot 😊 and I carry it every day. Thanks for sharing!

[@MarcusCreates]

Powerful little multitool. Thanks for watching. 😊

[@haywoodf]

Thanks for your continued entertaining and informative efforts Marcus. My 58mm favourites are the Alox Minichamp which is thinner and more compact than the cellidor version albeit without scale tools. The other is (perhaps discontinued) the plain cellidor Manager. Both provide great use case options.

[@MarcusCreates]

Good choice! And I have an entire video dedicated to the Alox Minichamp. It's my most used tool :)

[@PibrochPonder]

Same for me. It’s my everyday day carry

[@luigipazienza2270]

Great video! Thank you for this usefull comparison!! Love the rambler.

[@MarcusCreates]

🙏

[@brianlaughlin8974]

I just picked up a Midnight Manager. I bought it primarily to use in my office when I am depositing checks with my phone. I'll use the Midnight Manager's light to shine onto the endorsement side of the check so the remote deposit goes through. The bank's app often says it can't detect the endorsement so the extra light helps. This compact knife fills in well with features I don't have on my 44 year old Fisherman Swiss Army knife. I just cleaned and oiled the Fisherman and it still functions like it did when it was new.

[@Hexsyn]

As a college professor the midnite manager@work was amazing. I used a fountain pen as my main pen, but I always had that sak as a back up in case I left it at my desk. Had a light for getting behind podium desktops to find the proper port. Has a USB a OR c for my presentation, then had the whole rambler toolset for everything else I could need!

[@MarcusCreates]

Now that’s the perfect use case for the midnite manager @work!!!

[@ataylorson]

For me the rambler is the sweet spot it’s got all I generally need without the additional size. Though I have got midnight manager that I find useful on occasion. Another great video Marcus 👍

[@MarcusCreates]

Thanks for sharing! Sounds like we have similar taste.

[@gitman3486]

Put the pen scale from the midnight manager on the rambler, boom, original manager, better than either.

[@geoh1896]

I have used many Swiss Army knives over the last 50 years but by far the most useful is the classic which I've always known as a pen knife (the blade is designed to make quill pens) the flat head screw driver can be used as a Phillips in a pinch and the scissors ✂️ can be used for God knows how many things the file is diamond and the pink 🩷 ones make great gifts for the girls in your life.😊

[@dusanstevic89]

I just stumbled across your channel. Excellent review! Honest, and articulate!

[@MarcusCreates]

Thanks and welcome

[@charliedaniels5575]

Great video. My favourite 58mm is the discontinued manager. It has the pen and also the tweezers or the toothpick but not both. You can still buy manager scales and convert a rambler to manager and have the pen.

[@MarcusCreates]

What a classic. They’ll bring it back someday 🤞🏻

[@71simonforrester]

I didn't realise they'd discontinued the manager! I bought one for my wife as a fun gift when she was promoted to manager. I also bought the rambler for my daughter on her Duke of Edinburgh expedition as it's so useful whilst being very unthreatening. One of the best qualities of Swiss army knives as EDC is they're familiar and unthreatening to most people if you take it out in company.

[@Lumpy_Peter]

Discontinued?! You must be kidding me! It's my favourite. I'd better get two of them as reserve

[@averoes81]

I was just going to say the same thing. Through trial and error I realized that I needed the bottle opener, scissors, pen, tweezers, and the blade. No need for the toothpick and the light was way less useful than having a separate tiny flashlight. The Victorinox site has the Manager listed as Out of Stock currently as it also was June of '21 when I came across it. Not certain about the time in between.

[@Stoonger]

Yeah I did a similar thing. I bought a midnight manager, removed the flashlight scale and replaced it with a regular one so I could still carry tweezers

[@MykolaUkraine]

Exiting and very practical review! Good job!👍🏻

[@WilliamParmley]

Yep, spot on! I loved my Rambler, but I gave it to my wife when I bought my Minichamp!

[@hsevkiulvises]

Perfect comparison and explanation! I hit the sub button.

[@MarcusCreates]

Thanks for the sub!

[@EdHelms1]

Great video. These 58mm are the perfect size to always have with you and the Minichamp is definitely my choice. I have found a good use for the cuticle pusher and that opening up plastic cases like car fobs. It doesn’t mar the edges like a flat screwdriver or knife. I agree 100% about the light. That is actually one of the few Victorinox tools that I have been disappointed in. The couple I had broke over time. Also agree about the USB drive, Dropbox has killed the need to have one with me all the time. I really wish Victorinox could produce these knives with Alox and scale tools, since the cellidor gets scratched up carrying on your key chain.

[@MarcusCreates]

I wish they did an Alox version that was thicker so you could still have tools in the scales. That would be amazing. 😀

[@davidlocke1668]

I appreciate/enjoy nearly all the Victorinox models but the 58mm models are my favorite and most carried. I am really enjoying my new Midnite manager but still love the rambler as well for size/what you get. Thanks for the video!

[@MarcusCreates]

You’re very welcome David. Thanks for watching and commenting. Much appreciated.

[@paulstevens1493]

I discovered the Signature shortly before they discontinued it and it’s been my favorite 58mm for over a year. Although I really like the combo tool on the manager, I find that the flathead screwdriver on the classic works fine on every small Philips screw I’ve ever thrown at it, making the primary use of that tool a bit redundant. I did carry the minichamp for about a year and yeah it’s great, just a little more than I need.

[@prgnify]

The Philips screw driver is the tool I use the most! I carry with me a standard sized Victorinox (90 something mm) but after getting the Manager I always carry both - the tip of the screwdriver is the best I ever used, even better than ones made by companies that specialise in precision drivers, it single handedly got me to carry the Manager (and the pen is a huge bonus, considering my 90mm doesn't have one)

[@hooelse]

I love(carry) the manager. Not using the pen all the time, but it can save the day😊

[@patrickbrazil1313]

Hi Marcus love your videos. Please keep them coming. Kind regards from ireland Patrick Brazil. 🇮🇪

[@i.c.wiener2750]

3:57 I just bought my first Victorinox, a Rally, and thought "who tf needs scissors on a pocket knife, when you already got a knife?" lol

[@offensivearch]

my thinking as well

[@jenswurm]

For e.g. glide cutting paper, or for more precise cuts of strings, hairs etc.

[@randomcow505]

nails, they are better at cutting nails than actual nail clippers

[@jamesrodgers3132]

You'll find out.

[@zakofrx]

Same here.. I will not buy them if they have Scissors..

[@IchibanOyabun]

I wear a MiniChamp on a lanyard around my neck. I love the versatility of it but, it also has a few tools I’ve never needed or used. I’m thinking of swapping it out for the Midnight Manager. It has just the right amount of tools plus a small led light. The “Seatbelt” cutter as you call it is actually an “Orange Peeler”. It works great for doing that and opening those plastic clamshell packages. Keep up the great videos! Thanks for the info. ( now a new sub! 😃👍 )

[@MarcusCreates]

Thanks for sharing!

[@dinarte24]

Great Video I honestly enjoyed this, I personally own both Mini Champ and Mini Champ Alox, and used to EDC the first with the compact, but then opted to the Bantam Alox since it fits in my wallet, and Alox mini with my own twist for tweezers and pen. Also that tool you talked about is labeled as an orange peeler and scraper, works great as both and as bonus can open those welded plastic packaging without injury to you or the item inside.

[@MarcusCreates]

Ah yes. I remember now. When I did the video on my Alox Minichamp a bunch of people informed me it’s an orange peeler. Either way, super powerful little tool.

[@dinarte24]

@@MarcusCreates indeed! It was the video that inspired me to get the Mini champ, though now I see why people love the rambler so much.

[@fastandcurious]

I am intrigued! What is your trick to carry tweezers and pen with the Mini Champ Alox?

[@dinarte24]

@@fastandcurious I carry a Bantam Alox and a rite in the rain bullet pen in a wallet from Tale of Knives called the mini bandit shadow, and the tweezers are in my keyring next to the mini champ, Uncle Bill's silver grippers, since I only have about 2 keys at all times, I have plenty of space.

[@refaelgez]

Awesome episode! Thank you 😊

[@MarcusCreates]

Welcome. Thanks for the positivity.

[@EastLancsJohn]

I agree with your choices. I had a Rambler but upgraded to the Minichamp.

[@MarcusCreates]

You can’t go wrong with either of those options to be totally honest with you. Great choice either way. 👍🏻

[@IvanMectin]

All of our key sets have a classic attached, in different colors. A great way of identifying each set.

[@MarcusCreates]

Very cool

[@monkpato]

You've convinced me about the Minichamp!

[@pw5842]

Thank you at was a great video. I use the manager (none fash light version). Similar to the Rambler but with a pen. Rambler is also a good choice.

[@thevineclimber]

Very nice video! I really love my Rambler., but I'll be honest that i got it because i wanted a manager, but I thought that was too expensive! I have a manager now and i think it's a fabulous toolset. BUT I have to give a HUGE shout out to the Signature, which has all the most used tools plus the pen - its smaller size makes it the best keychain knife IMO.

[@MarcusCreates]

I think the Manager is a fantastic knife if you can get it for the right price. I ended up paying $45 for mine which is too much, but I really wanted it in my collection. They come up on eBay every now and then too for more reasonable money. Glad you love the Signature. There really is one for everyone.

[@violaineaudrey8841]

Hello Marcus ! I really enjoyed this comparison, thank you very much ! My favorite Victorinox in this catergory and which I luckily own has not been mentioned, certainly because it's unfortunately discontinued : the Manager ! It's the perfect one for me and it's moreover beautiful with its translucent blue scales 😃 have a great day 🌿🌸

[@MarcusCreates]

Thanks for sharing and you’re 100% right. The best ever Victorinox. I have no idea why they discontinued it.

[@violaineaudrey8841]

Yes it's difficult to understand ! Thanks again for your great content, I appreciate your vibes 😊

[@jock-of-ages73]

I'm on my 2nd Mini-Champ, i used the orange peeler to try and pick a lock and, well that's why i bought the 2nd. You really should use your toothpick, keeps your immune system in tip-top condition. The Midnight Manager is tempting, as a little pressie to myself. Good video.

[@cmd2four]

I concur. The Rambler has been on my keyring for years: all that I need, nothing I don't.

[@MarcusCreates]

Not a bad little keychain tool

[@angelovalavanis2314]

I had a Minichamp for years and loved it, sadly I forgot it in my backpack once when traveling by air and TSA took it away...

[@MarcusCreates]

I’m sorry buddy. It’s happened to me too

[@toolsgear2695]

I carry the Jetsetter as it compliments my Pioneer. I love the little Phillips screwdriver as it’s perfect for the little screws on remotes.

[@MarcusCreates]

Its a handy little tool for sure. Always bring it with me when I'm traveling.

[@saldomino1639]

I agree I love my Mini champ Mate ! Great Video thanks for sharing !

[@MarcusCreates]

Thanks pal.

[@cliveadams7629]

I have the mini-champ, I carry it along with my Leatherman Charge as it fills in a lot of gaps. I carry a proper torch, a definite daily essential. Toothpick is a life saver for gently removing the fluff out of USB sockets in phones & things that gather it from pockets & bags to block the port.

[@jorgechaves2164]

As many have also commented the regular Manager is still my top pick and in my EDC most days. My second most carried one is actually the Rally, because its nice and light, and usually paired with a larger 91mm in my pocket that has a scissors (who only carries one SAK ;) anyway). Ive also modded my Rally by swapping the toothpick scales for the one with a pen, so now its actually the same as a discontinued model called the Talisman. My first 58mm was actually the Minichamp which was my EDC knife for a few years, but find it too bulky and heavy for the number of tools I actually use. I also agree that the flashlight is not really worth it on a SAK.

[@Tysto]

Great review! Very helpful. I love the Victorinox scissors for cutting my nails. I can't stand nail clippers. The Rambler is the perfect little utility tool. It's in my coin pocket every day.

[@Manduley]

Midnite Manager = Rambler + pen & light instead of toothpick and tweezers. SUPER practical on a pocket clip. My favorite mini edc!

[@BrocoliBeatsTurtle]

The manager is another great option. Basically the rambler, but with a pen instead of one of the pull out tools.

[@AndreasJankeEU]

I have three EDC Victorinoxs with me: A Forester, a Huntsman and a Nail Clip 580. The Huntsman is always first and clipped into my pocket. The Forester is the last stored deeply in my bag. Because of these two knives I don't need all the tools again in a mini version. The Nail Clip 580 is the real champ for me in the mini line.

[@xMister.Misterx]

It’s the Minichamp and the Rambler for me. The Jetsetter is an honorable mention because I’m a traveler. I would carry it with an empty keychain utility knife and just buy a new blade when i land and put it in. Razorblades are cheap, easy to find, and very useful.

[@alimfuzzy]

I love the signature lite... it fits perfectly into my wazoo cache belt. The pen comes in so handy.

[@MarcusCreates]

Glad you’ve found something great that works for you. My favorite is the Manager but they must hate money because they’ve discontinued it.

[@brashachilles9725]

The USB on the Midnight manager @work is great for keeping copies of identity documents if you are prepping for a bugout during a disaster. Going to look for it and it’s going into my bug out bag!

[@Sandra-dt4ec]

Rambler, has the functions I need but, can be submerged in water for a deep clean followed by a few drops of food grade oil. Thanks for the video, good content.

[@MarcusCreates]

Great tip!

[@seanrobinson6407]

Midnight manager in ruby scales. My favorite.

[@MarcusCreates]

Epic EDC tool

[@jimmyvongrenstratchenhouse7966]

Not sure what to call it other than the Lumberjack deluxe. I love having my saw, and scissors, along with all other functions. It has been a part of my everyday carry for 17 years.

[@MrSwaggernaut83]

Alox Minichamp is impressive bc it becomes very thin for how many tools you have since Alox gets rid of the scales functions. Also I like some of the more unique tools that i get creative for using, as well as the double knives to have a utility one and a precision one to be kept sharp!

[@karnasaur]

I got a Midnight Manager three days ago, and it has the Rambler tools, the pen, and the light. I think it's perfect. I think the model without the light has been discontinued.

[@TheRealMafoo]

The nice thing about the light, is it’s on the same side as the pen, so it’s super useful if you need to write in the dark. I have run into that a few times, and was glad to have the light.

[@jamesc7277]

I carry and use the Rambler every day. If I need something larger, and, perhaps, the caplifter/screwdriver - can opener/screwdriver, I go with the Evogrip 14 - which has everything the Rambler has at the larger size, 84 mm, with the larger blade and the cap lifter/can opener tools…and the corkscrew (with a place for the jeweler’s screwdriver) and the awl/reamer. For everyday use, those two have everything I need.

[@MarcusCreates]

That’s cool. I’ve never heard of it. Will look it up. 👍🏻

[@rotflol6666]

I have several Midnight Manager @Work with the 32Gb very nice way of take the office with you daily. both USB-C and USB-A, very nice and with Ventoy installed it can be a complete mobile office. I carry atleast 2 daily

[@kaefjot08]

I wanted to go for the Manager (not Lite and not @Work), which is a Rambler with a pen. Sadly they discontinued it just before I got it. Was able to order on Amazon, but they can't deliver. Now I got the Mini Champ an love it 😁

[@colewunderlich7128]

The normal manager is the rambler with the pen added, which IMO makes it the top pick. I like it better than the one with the light (midnite manager) as the light just adds bulk and removes the tweezers. I also think the classic is a strong contender. It's a great example of pure minimalism and elegance in design. It's so thin and light you will never know it's in your pocket and has all the essential tools (minus a pen).

[@mellifluousfable]

Love my mini champ but I have the lighter allox version. It doesn’t have the pen but I prefer both the look of it and the weight saving. I actually use the cuticle pusher (which I’ve also heard be called an orange peeler) for opening coin turns such as fuse boxes and also as a light duty pry tool. Good video and nice to see them all laid out.

[@MarcusCreates]

Thanks for the positive feedback and for sharing your favs. The mini champ Alox is actually my most carried piece of EDC.

[@kstogie]

The orange peeler is a different tool (referred to in this video as the seat belt cutter). Alternative names for the cuticle pusher usually refer to illicit drug use.

[@paulhorn24]

What you guys call the cuticle pusher is NOT the orange peeler. The Orange fruit peeler is what the presenter called the Seatbelt cutter. And why don‘t you guys stick to the names from the manufacturer, but decided to give the tools new names no one else than you uses to call them?

[@johnrobie7444]

Really good video. For me, the Rambler is the winner because I hate having unnecessary tools on a SAK. The sadly discontinued Manager (which was effectively the midnight manager without an LED) would also be a contender, but I pretty much always have a real pen with me anyway. I also have a soft spot for the slightly larger 65mm keychain knife that used to be the Wenger Esquire, and now, I think is just called the Victorinox "Wenger." It's the same toolset as the Vic Classic, but I like the size better, and I prefer the scissors too (though that's a controversial opinion).

[@MarcusCreates]

Thanks for the positivity John and for sharing. I've never held the Wenger but hear good things about it.

[@gingebrien2408]

Yup I’m with you my favorite is the rambler, and I don’t have the mini combo but I will now get one. I do find the tooth pick useful. 😒

[@themaggot8]

For me the Rambler has the absolute perfect combination of tools. It has everything that I need in my everyday use, except for a flashlight, but for that I have my lumintop frog, since it's way more powerful than anything Victorinox offers in a tiny package.

[@steverherb]

I agree, Rambler is the best for utility and overall value

[@Flockingtheherd]

The rambler has by far been the best and last pocket knife I have ever purchased. I’ve bought soooo many knives that I’m like this will be the last knife I ever buy and I’ll carry it forever everyday.. yet a week later it’s in the junk drawer. The rambler however truly is the only knife I carry everyday for over a year now and I have yet to buy another pocket tool. It’s the perfect size for that little mini watch pocket on jeans and the right size to go unnoticed yet you know it’s there. I’ve tried the classic but the weight from the rambler is perfect and actually gives it substance plus has all the main basics covered. I’ve used every tool many times on a regular basis. It’s also the only one (minus the mini champ) that has the blade on the opposite side of the keychain ring (which is actually more important than you would think. It’s perfect.

[@barorepor3079]

Mine are always attached to the keychains and I switched to the alox versions after scratching them with the keys and sometimes breaking the plastic ones. It is worth the small premium you pay.

[@drew8235]

For me, the Minichamp is the absolute best. I've been carrying the alox version for about 3 years now and loving it. Doubt I'll ever need/want anything else. Funnily enough, I actually use ALL the tools on it regularly. I do a lot of work with camera rigs, and I use the long edge of the cuticle pusher to tighten down or loosen tripod plates.

[@MarcusCreates]

I use the cuticle pusher for the very same thing. Attaching tripod plates to the bottom of my DLSR

[@brucehorn7600]

I carried the Midnight Manager for many years but have switched to the Swisscard Nailcare plus the Bantam Alox. For air travel I can just leave the Bantam at home or put it in my checked luggage. I always felt the blade on the small Victorinoxes was a bit too small and the size of the Bantam is perfect. The Swisscard includes a magnifying glass which I find very useful, a pin, the standalone scissors which I find easier to use and a glass nail file which does a better job than the metal one. I never use the Victorinox toothpick as a toothpick but find it useful for other things, pushing in small buttons, prying out small parts, etc. If you did want to use it as a toothpick you could carry some small alcohol wipes with you and clean it before putting it away.

[@MarcusCreates]

I’ve never carried a Swisscard but I keep meaning to pick one up. I’ve been traveling throughout Europe this past couple of weeks and you can purchase them through airport security. TSA has made things so hard here in the US.

[@Heyllow]

I carry a Classic one every day and i use it 5 Times a day ! So handy. Just bought a Signature one for my dad (without the light) for 15 euros, and might take one for me too when the first one is Lost ;)

[@motorolas]

One of my favorites is the Money Clip as my secondary EDC.

[@TwitchRadio]

I like the midnight manager at work one.. I hate having to carry a dedicated USB in my EDC bag.... I usually use the thumb drive to put birth certificates pictures important information car titles and stuff... that way I always have a copy with me in case I get robbed or something I can show my ID still kinda and have those things on me.... anyways I'm a newer sub and wanted to say thank you I watched your other premium EDC carry and saw this one... anyways thanks have a great day😎👍

[@stevesinclair4159]

Marcus I have all of the models in your collection. In addition I have a fair number of the discontinued 58mm SAKS ( most bought new in box and some of them I have anything from 2 to 6 of them with different coloured or decorative scales) - the Rover, the Cavalier, the Rogue, the Mate 1, the Mate 2 AKA the Vagabond 1, the Vagabond 2 & the Mini Champ 1 .Since I was a lad of 8 in London I have been carrying a 58mm (back then a red classic) as my key ring SAK, for the last 3 years it has been a Midnite Manager with Silver Tech scales, prior to that I carried a Midnite Mini-Champ also with Silver Tech scales for 5 years & before that a Rubi-Red Midnight Manager for 4 years & before that a plain red regular Mini-Champ for at least a decade or more. I have also carried both the regular red Manager & the Mini-Champ 1 with regular red scales as alternatives before I began carrying a plain red Mini-Champ as my default key ring SAK. The one 58mm SAK that I have never carried for EDC is the Rambler & I currently have 16 of them - all with different decorative scales, mostly taken from duplicate Classic SD Limited Edition Annual Series from 2010 to 2021 when some years I bought 2 of the models I considered the most attractive for that year & began grafting the scales onto a dozen brand new Ramblers that I bought at a bargain price during a closing down sale at a sports & camping equipment shop. In addition I have a fair number of Alox 58mm Models in different colours & the only one I ever carry is the regular Silver Alox Mini-Champ (I have also a Blue & a Red Alox Mini-Champ - limited edition collectables)

[@trikyy7238]

Alox Minichamp FTW. The "orange peeler" will zip through seat belt, leather, textiles, plastic... just punch through and pull. Sharpen the cuticle pusher and you can scrape stickers off surfaces. Turn the end of the file into a mini flathead. With a keychain flashlight and a full size folder you now have a perfect EDC!

[@MarcusCreates]

Those are some great tips. I really like making my tools my own so maybe I’ll do a video on this in the new year.

[@MB_EDC]

Great comparison. For me the new version of the Midnite Manager is near perfect and I use mine 2/3x per day! The pen is used just for emergencies. The flashlight is perfect for finding something dropped at night.

[@tokyorosa]

I have one floating around somewhere that is decades old and has a corkscrew on it. These days I don't need the corkscrew much, but that pen is tempting.

[@MarcusCreates]

They’re such classic tools.

[@oliverpolden]

I got an Alox MiniChamp and I initially didn’t like the redundant tools. But over time in found I have used them all. The “cuticle pusher” can be used as a larger flathead and also a light duty pry tool. It’s perfect for something that’s too much for your nails.

[@olmazjack]

very good and informative video. thank you very much

[@MarcusCreates]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wyatthen9871]

You forgot about my favorite mini; the victorinox 580. It has nail clippers, and I use the clipper the most by far out of the included knife and scissors.

[@pamcornelius9122]

I just ordered the Sportsman and the Evolution 11. I plan to put one on my keychain and return the other one. I want to check them out in person because I couldn’t decide between them!

[@Lumpy_Peter]

My favourite that I always carry on my keychain is Victorinox Manager (no Midnite, no at work) it's basically a Rambler with a pen and you loose the toothpick. All I need and not too clunky. Luckily in EU you can take one of those small folks with blade on board and I always do.

[@averoes81]

I got a Manager on ebay two years back. It is a Rambler with a pen instead of the toothpick. I'd love if Victorinox would someday figure out an alox scale with the pen so I could have a Manager in Alox.

[@Sombre_gd]

I'm wearing Rambler with my keys for the last 10 years or so, still in very good condition ( except scratches on celidor scales). I've even managed to smuggle it trough the airport security, I guess European airport security is not that thight as TSA 😀

[@sloanNYC]

The Manager is on my keychain. I wish the Jetsetter had the nail file added in. I used to take the Leatherman Style PS on planes, but got stopped so often even putting it in a separate bin and opened up that I just switched to Jetsetter. The flashlights on them are so dim I just rely on my phone or watch instead. But usually carry a Rovyvon A8.

[@rsb3006]

The Rambker and the Manager are the same tool set, except the Manager has the additional ballpoint pen. If you are interested in the Rambler, I would look into the Manager.

[@MarcusCreates]

I love the manager but they stopped selling it so didn’t include it. It’s an epic mini.

[@Chris_Mack]

8:44 Victorinox calls this an orange peeler, and it works very well for peeling oranges and everything you mentioned.

[@oflofl7177]

Victorinox signature lite has been my edc since i found one in a parking lot when i was about 7. the scissors spring finally popped last year after 8 straight years of use and this year one of the scales started to come up on one side. may try to warranty it or just glue it. still works perfectly. its held up great! (i have no idea how much user it got before i found it but i do it it's am older model because it's got a red light which i actually prefer)

[@haydenwayne637]

I usually carry a climber paired with a Leatherman Rebar, between them I have everything covered.

[@nullvoidnill]

On the minichamp you can flip out the cuticle pusher, nail file or phillips driver for more length and stability when using the pen.

[@MarcusCreates]

Good heads up. Thanks for watching 😊

[@MSkachenite]

I have the Signature Lite with translucent scales. I found the flash light very useful in dark rooms, tunnels, etc. Once this small light showed me way from railway station to my mountain hotel. Nice knife and scissors, but I lack the toothpick and te bottle opener. Now I am thinking to purchase Rambler and change scales. I hope, by this way I will get the bottle opener, LED light and toothpick in one tool. I dont use pen of my Signature lite-i always carry the real pen. So I will be glad to change pen to toothpick.

[@MarcusCreates]

Modifying a rambler sounds like a fun like project for you and another way to may your EDC even more personal.

[@jonathanlong7176]

The midnight manager also has the ballpoint pen as well. So the rambler with a light and pen. Had it for years and truly does tick most boxes. Seems like the best of both your top choices.

[@MarcusCreates]

That’s a good point. It arrived after I finished shooting and I decided to hold onto it. Great shout.

[@no-trick-pony]

It trades the tweezers for the light. Even at the same price point I would prefer tweezers. There was another option just called "Manager" without the "Midnite" before, which was the Rambler + a pen (but no light), which would have been the ideal choice for me. But they discontinued it and it was of course sold out immediately.

[@MarcusCreates]

@@no-trick-pony you can still get them. amzn.to/3uCLt5p

[@user-uj6xz1jp1z]

I think I might pick up the mini champ with flash light I wish it was a bit less but I love the idea of a flashlight

[@fredeschen3783]

I agree and like my mini champ. The double flat screwdriver / nailfile and measure should be replaced with a saw or awl or aerated blade who knows. Maybe the rambler is best.

[@MarcusCreates]

If you can find a Manager online somewhere get it. You’ll like it.