New!! US Military Victorinox Knife

[@MrWmburr7]

My son recently purchased a blacked-out Leatherman Wave, and it looks so much nicer than my standard Wave! Add to that, this one-handed Trekker is U.S. Government issue, and you have a very serious contender for the "BEST SAK I'D LIKE TO OWN" award!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I just like it so much I had to have one.

[@JunkyardFox]

Damn, that's badass! The Trekker is my all time favorite multitool/folding knife. Great to see this new version.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Indeed, Junkyard Fox! Your video about the Trekker was one of the first videos of yours that I watched. I dig it!

[@blindmelonlemonjello]

Yo james whats up brother. I also really like the trekker. Ive got one in my bag ALWAYS.

[@blakefrancisboggs7526]

I've been wanting the German SAK for a long time, but I feel like carrying a Victorinox Tinker and a folding knife is handier and lighter, which is what I currently do. Not sure when I would ever carry or use this big SAK.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

It is a pretty big knife to carry in your pocket. Some folks use a belt pouch. The Dutch Army SAK comes with a pouch. I have a Kydex sheath that I wear around my neck on paracord. I like it better than my different Leatherman and multi tools.

[@haveaknifeday]

I just purchased one last night. It’ll be delivered Monday. This’ll be my 3rd Swiss army in a month and the last one I owned was back in 92 whilst doing joint forces training in Canada with their airborne unit

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Good to go! I hope you dig it as much as I do.

[@timsummers870]

Victorinox knives are really an addiction. It's amazing how four identical knives can look so different in the eyes of a knife enthusiast. I'm personally guilty of that 'syndrome' if you will, owning more than 40 as of now. I have that Trekker though not the three other models shown in the video, but wouldn't think twice before buying them should the right time comes. This week I scored a Soldier model from 1940, which is coming in the mail from Switzerland in the next few weeks. Thanks for the video and congrats on the knives.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Hi Tim, I think addiction is a good word. Silly sometimes even, but their quality and utility just make them so attractive. Good score on the 1940 Soldier knife. They have been elusive in good condition.

[@jeffslaven]

I've been after one for a while now. Unfortunately, my military service finished up in the mid 80's long before this was a thing. I consoled myself with a Ranger-Grip 58!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Jeff, you can get them at Smokey Mountain Knife Works web site now.

[@michaelshapiro1543]

Ok, my SAK Soldier knife carries a make date of 2013. Civilian purchase. First version had 2010. Victorinox now anodizes the metal black & puts U.S. on the handle. Cosmetics aside, the U.S. has bought a wonderful, existing product. Congrats, U.S. forces on catching up. Lookin' sharp!

[@walterschiller8281]

Love Victorinox knives. Have many and like the US brand!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I absolutely agree!

[@Mike-kc8rl]

I am also a fan of the trekker! Here in the UK its called the trailmaster! I have had a few of the GAK versions from surplus stores over here and i have the swiss issued version also ,im not sure anyone sells the US version over here but will look into it? If the black coating is like on the swiss spirit it will soon wear off as its not great! Still an interesting version though!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I've kept it in the box, LOL, so the finish is still as new. I can't stand the thought of getting it messed up like my daily carry Trekker.

[@myimorata7678]

Finally ordered a US one. Can't wait!!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I love mine and I think you will too.

[@caseysimpson1806]

Love my OHT and just ordered the One-Hand Soldier. I like the serrated blade. It is very well made. I may have to get the U.S. Model.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

It sounds like you may have the same sickness I have - the one that convinces me I need another knife.😂

[@LastNameTom]

We had gerbers when I was in and I used the pliers almost as much as the knife. Kind of concerned they went to a full knife and not a leatherman style tool. I wish they would add a magnifying glass again. I used that so many times to light little fires in my back yard. Would be a great infinite firestarter resource.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

The Gerbers and Leatherman tools are still available through the GSA catalog.

[@ISLANDOUTDOORS1]

Wow! I want one for all the same reasons. Very cool, thanks for sharing. And thank you for the views this video is driving to my Swiss Army Knife video. I'm subscribed!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for the sub! I'm glad we are sending views your way. It is a super cool knife. I really like mine.

[@greatamericansurvival]

That's a great looking knife, very cool to see the US choose a SAK. I'm curious to see how the finish holds up, I had another SAk and the black basically rubbed right off, cutting boxes. My new Crkt home front edc black finish was junk also. Thanks for a cool review of a great looking knife.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks, Great American Survival. That's the first I've heard about the finish. I've never had a blackened SAK before. I'll have to do a follow-up video after I've used it for a while.

[@jackdillon4467]

Just ordered the US Army knife with blackout blades

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I think you will love it!

[@matty3486]

DUDE THAT'S JUST AWESOME

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I know, right?!

[@PAPATexas]

Cool U.S. knife! Nice features on this knife. I just can't get one! Awesome! God Bless America!

[@specterm2149]

If may ask... why

[@rgriff4191]

I do wish it had the toothpick and tweezers. They are both very handy at times, but the toothpick can be replaced with a new tool called the Firefly. It's a fire striker that, for a soldier, Marine, Airman, etc., could be a lifesaver in an emergency situation. I have one for two out of three of my Victorinox SAKs, and they work very well.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I have seen the firefly and I think it would be a cool addition as well. The Dutch and German Army issue Trekker knives don't have the toothpick or tweezers either. I guess that is because they are tiny and get lost. When I carry my regular Trekker I loose the toothpick if it is not is a sheath/pouch.

[@mukkaar]

​@@FreeAmericaChannel That said, it's super useful and you can just replace it, or not. There are many really nice SAK blades with nicer handles, but trailmaster is one I use as my backup blade and multitool for camping/hiking since it has tweezers and toothpick. If you need to pick anything out of your skin it's lifesaver. And toothpick obviously for annoying stuck food. Actually it's often my main blade because most of time camping and hiking I do doesn't require blade.

[@renviluan2842]

Tweezers are real important for me too. I spearfish and spearfish and EMT in my spare time. Tweezers can save you lots of pain in the sea or in the jungle. Also doing emergency stitching on wounds it can be useful. Thorns, splinters, stingers.

[@kikuari]

The Malaysian army has some custom victorinox swiss army knives, didn’t know the US army had one too! And the Malaysian armed forces knives are standard issue if im correct.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Really? Now I'm going to spend a lot of time looking for Malaysian Victorinox knives... Thanks for that clue! Here I go down the rabbit hole.

[@kikuari]

@@FreeAmericaChannel Yes! The MAF issues custom swiss army knives to it’s soldiers, there are two variants you need to know, there is a civillian and military one the difference is the toothpick and tweezer slot and thats pretty much it, good luck on your quest! Would love to see you make a video on it.

[@kikuari]

@@FreeAmericaChannel Not only do they make army knives they make knives for the police too! Search Malaysian army victorinox swiss army knife on google! Theres a guy who made a video on it but he speaks malay..

[@kikuari]

@@FreeAmericaChannel Also, there is a digital camouflage pattern and tiger stripe pattern, they also made one for the navy and commandos really cool to have as a collection! The base model name is the Outrider

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

@@kikuari They sound really cool! I have my research ahead of me.

[@MARKET_ANDREY]

I have not seen such on sale

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Smokey Mountain Knife Works has them for sale.

[@walkerprescott393]

I love my trekker, but I'm glad they make a straight edge version. I ground the serrated edge off the first one I had, then just bought the plain edge version. I wish the US adopted that version because I know for a fact no one will keep it sharp and the next guy to get issued that knife will get a dull baseball bat and probably not know how to sharpen it! I made a lot of money in Afghanistan sharpening other people's knives!!!!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

LOL! Baseball bat indeed. You are so right about not sharpening knives. I never carried sharpening gear to the sandbox. Travel light, freeze at night. The M9 bayonet had a ceramic sharpener on the sheath but I never saw anyone actually use it (for any knife).

[@jonathandavenport2500]

That's a pretty good side hustle, I have heard of guys who did something similar cutting hair on naval ships, and sowing certain things for others while in the service, but sharpening blades is something I never would have thought of but is definitely something that would be a valued commodity, especially since as you said most people don't know how to sharpen a blade, know how to do it properly, or let alone have the equipment needed to sharpen a blade. You learn something every day. Oh and I can't wait to get this knife myself.

[@Amondsen3]

What? You have to give your knive back

[@Eldofarmboy]

So if I gave a friend in the military the money they would be able to order it for me? I'd like to know why we can't buy it if it's just a standard Soldier with black blades and U.S. stamped on the side

[@dieabonnentin7539]

This is the same Knife as the swiss army one. (obviously because its swiss made) you can buy it in any victorinox store. its just without the us stamp and not blackened.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Indeed, you are correct. It is the blackened steel and US markings that make it desirable to me.

[@jonathandavenport2500]

@@FreeAmericaChannel and Die Abonnentin, if you are not able to get it through other means you may wish to check out UniversalSpartan.com and look under national stock number items, I believe it is the second from the bottom knife, it is on their website for $99 on sale from their usual $109, there is also essentially the same exact knife for around $55 that can be found on Swiss Army Victorinox's website but it doesn't have the US printed on the side of the anodized black stainless steel, so I understand if you wouldn't want to get that version. You could also possibly get one through a friend if they are in the military or work for the government, and perhaps there is another way that I don't know about, but if you keep your eyes open I am sure you will be able to get one.

[@froiburce6806]

Does d black coating still holding up to this date?

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

You know, I put it back in the box and am still using the German Army version of this knife in stainless, so the answer technically is yes, but in reality it gets about zero use, so it is unfair for me to make a call.

[@MrVegasTube]

Save your money you can get the affordable German version from colemans or amazon. My German vic is built to perform. Go to tractor supply and get the tapered sharpener for peanuts and keep this heirloom quality, go-to, edc system as sharp as you like. A weapon you say? Yep, open the phillips and stick it between you ring and middle finger in your fist for added effect, or use the main blade. It's built for the military by Victorinox hence it's a serious piece of kit. Nuff said.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Yes, I have the German and the Dutch versions, plus a pile of others, I just dig the US markings! I have given my various types of one hand Trekkers a workout over the years and I rely on them.

[@WhatWeDoChannel]

Ooh that’s nice! I have the German military version. I’m not part of the US military, I’m a civilian, in fact I’m Canadian but I sure would like to get my hands on one of those! If they made one for the French military it would probably have a corkscrew instead of a Phillips😂! Klaus

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I think they have them on BladeHQ now! You can get one.

[@bodhi974]

They also have them on Smoky Mountain Knife Works site for 69.99. I just bought one a few hours ago.

[@FLStelth]

I got one. It's a great knife.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I like mine a lot, maybe a little too much since it basically still stored in its original box in the gun safe, LOL.

[@specterm2149]

This is a Trekker it's the same exact thing.. does this one have the tweezers hidded and the toothpick hidden I don't think this one has that. I replaced my toothpick with a firefly it's a magnesium rod to start fires is pretty cool. The Firefly cost me $18 for 3.. it's worth it I had trouble in the beginning using it and I broke one.but I kept practicing I learned then just place it against something solid then strike works great..

[@MARKET_ANDREY]

Very good,

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gregwellnitz3002]

I also am a one hand trekker fan it's my edc. i must have this military edition! i wonder what pouch is used. is it the standard velcro closure nylon pouch or did they make a special leather pouch for it? i wish victorinox made a leather pouch but i found one from etsy a guy in ukraine makes one special for the one hand trekker if anyone is interested very nice quality.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I have no idea which pouch the US military would issue, mine came without a pouch. I use a standard MOLLE single pistol magazine pouch to carry my other trekkers on my gear.

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

Iserved from 85-94. the "US" stamped pocket knife we had was a silver, stainless job, with dippling on both sides, and was hard as hell to open. I would really like to get my hands on one of these,but as a Vet, I do not have access to the government purchasing system anymore.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

They are available now, Other Than Intended Purpose, you can get the knife direct from the supplier: Joe Traurig, Manufacturers Rep for Govt & Military Sales [phone] or [phone] email: [e-mail]

[@OtherThanIntendedPurpose]

thanks, I will be getting one as soon as I get my next VA check

[@ronaldmercer9616]

Smokey Mountain Knife Works sells these for 70 bucks my buddies son is in the 82nd right now and has never seen nor heard of anyone with one

[@ClassicCarOverhaul]

Subbed from the PAPA Texas channel, looking forward to supporting your channel

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks Classic Car Overhaul! I'll check your out too!

[@SweelyRehabs]

That is a super cool knife. Coming to your newest video to show your channel some support :-)

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for your support! I love this community.

[@chuckjohnson4048]

Sweet. Wish they'd open up sales to vets.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Smokey Mountain Knife Works has them for sale to everyone now!

[@greenstar6304]

very nice knife

[@jerrypurnell4066]

Love the knife ,not a fan of Philip's head on bottom middle,should be on the end for deeper screws.

[@cassanoa]

it is a nice knife - i have swiss army - a collector

[@Skyfall-sv8df]

Where can I find one of the US marked versions? I've looked everywhere.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Contact: Joe Traurig, Manufacturers Rep for Govt & Military Sales [phone] or [phone] email: [e-mail] Alejandro Ramirez, Universal Spartan, LLC Website: www.universalspartan.com link direct to knife sale page: universalspartan.com/demo-knife-the-knife-combat-utility-nsn-1095016531166-p-31083.html Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

[@deadpoollee9497]

Bladehq

[@OfficialJoeKingOne]

It is available to the public. I just received mine today.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Nice! I made a follow-up video where I identified the sellers. I'm glad you got one. I love mine.

[@Hapharzardly]

Is there a plain edge version? 1HT is my edc. GREAT tool. Has saved me many steps.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Mo Yonderosa, they do not have a plain edge. I wish they did too, just for ease of sharpening in the field.

[@israelipiper]

Free America - Get the right round diamond file, and these serrations sharpen up nicely. Light touch. The Vic pattern of leaving straight edge by the handle is perfect for general utility. Serrations remain effective through a lot if work. All straight edge not as good for a non-tactical utility knife. I wish our army would issue this. But Israeli soldiers all want heavy Leatherman like Surge or MUT. I heard that the black is not simple oxide coating. BTW the US military buys a lot through BA (British Aerospace), so much that BA has incorporated facilities in the US. The Brits also wrote a lot of the software for the F-35 Lightening II. The US buys from us. Israel missiles, armour kits for vehicles, pilot helmets and lots of electronics. What's odd is that Switzerland is not a US allies, whereas Britain and Israel are. But great knife choice. Sure beats what the once-great pocket knife industry in the US produces now. Which is sad. But I'd have preferred a Swisstool Spirit!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

isrealpiper, I agree the serrations stay sharp longer than the straight edge. I have the ceramic sharpening tool for serrations, so they don't bother me at all, but I do like the option of a straight edge, so I wish they made both.

[@1920Horror_World]

I have got the 1st model. Victorinox swiss made 2008

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Yes, the Swiss Army Soldier knife. A great knife and a forerunner to this US marked version. Thanks for watching!

[@andrewh6034]

That’s sure to be on any SAK collectors list if they become available. Maybe it’s black oxide like other multi tools. Thanks for showing it.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

No doubt it will be very collectable.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

Awesome review of a real rarity! Now does THIS one have all the BLADE PLAY of the standard issue civilian One Hand Trekker? I have had mine for a couple of years now. I truly hope there is some way to adjust something in the knife somehow to get rid of the sloppy blade play. I very much DO like the knife overall as a multi tool. The serrated blade on mine with the thumb hole opener is actually very nice and came extremely sharp. I have the Victorinox Hunter as well. The HUGE one the biggest single blade one. Blade play to the Nth degree. Anybody know how to adjust a Victorinox Hunter?

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Mine does not have noticeable blade play. I have seen a couple of videos about disassembling/reassembling Victorinox knives, but not about adjusting them.

[@specterm2149]

I have the tracker and I have no blade play in the knife at all it's a lock back blade but I have some play in the screwdriver when you apply pressure it likes to slip back on you real quick.i actually scrape my Knuckles because of that I was putting a lot of pressure on a screw and the screwdriver slip back scuffed up my knuckles.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

@@specterm2149 I appreciate the response! If it was not for the true versatility I get out of my standard one hand Trekker with its screwdrivers, awl and even wood saw that actually works really well I would have traded it off or sold it off for something else. Victorinox. Good ole Swiss Army Knives. I collected blades for a very long time but only have 3 or 4 multi-tool/blade knives. There has GOT to be several ways to be able to adjust the dangerous main blade play out of my One Handed Trekker and my huge single blade Hunter. My Hunter came with one of the nicest sheaths I have ever seen a huge folding pocket knife come with. The One Hand Trekker is sheath worthy as well. As long as I do not suddenly need a pair of pliers it gets me by better than my Leatherman. Am keeping my eye out for the US variant in this upload

[@richardmueller7197]

I'm wanting a US Navy version - Haze Grey in color.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

That sounds like a cool idea!

[@petermallett2277]

Just realized this was you. Thanks again. BTW, you can buy it now. I got mine when I found a source

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I love mine. I hope you enjoy it!

[@petermallett2277]

Just working out the stiffness. I do love it. It’s a special edition I absolutely love having

[@chrisnewport7826]

I dont like half measures, why not a full regular edge then a serrated one and forget the saw or one of the other blades.

[@cipherthedemonlord8057]

Guess this replaces the black Gerber MP-600 multiplier?

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I don't think it officially replaces anything, its just available thru the supply system.

[@CheezeheadChris]

That is an awesome looking knife. I luv Vic's! I carry the Outrigger when out in the woods an the Climber as my Gentleman's carry. I have a buddy who is a retired AF major. I'll have to see if he can procure one of these for me. I see ya subbed me(THANKS BTW!) wanted to come check you out and this was the 1st video I saw. Subbed ya back. BTW fyi, I like the Trekker, but don't care for the serrated blade or the Phillips screwdriver. I think the corkscrew is a better tool with the mini screwdriver attachment. The tip of the can opener works great on Philips screw. Just my opinion.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Cheesehead Chris, I think the blade serration is probably the biggest issue people have with these knives. I have a non-serrated Trekker too. Thanks for the sub!

[@israelipiper]

This knife was designed as a general utility knife. Those who have carried this type of Vic blade for several years would have disappointed if the blade was all straight edge! Two blades, one straight and one serrated might have been good.

[@Eldofarmboy]

Found it. Just google the NSN and it comes up for sale on universal spartan's web site

[@bohnert75]

Special military modification. Nice Knive with more potential. Why they don't provided the awl with a hole?

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

This model is functionally identical to the Swiss Soldier Knife, which also has the awl without a hole.

[@edgarkrattiger9185]

What do U want to do with a hole???hahah..

[@bohnert75]

@@edgarkrattiger9185 there are several possible uses. I recommend the channel of Felix Immler to you for examples.

[@edgarkrattiger9185]

@@bohnert75 I know him already...but 4 a soldier knive..hmm.. do U realy think that a fresh soldier from a camp can sew ???hahah..

[@bohnert75]

@@edgarkrattiger9185 you can say the same to the can opener. Did you think soliers must open cans with their knive if they have MREs? Haha. No, but the canopener is an additional tool which increases the application possibilities. If you borrow a hole in the awl, what did you lost?, nothing, but you earn many possibillities. I think we both have a different understanding of Multitool. Haha 😉

[@petermallett2277]

I would love to see how you keep the serrated blade sharp

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I use ceramic rods to sharpen mine, but I have yet to need to sharpen this knife. I have resharpened my Bundeswehr though.

[@esoteric5277]

You could use a Victorinox Dual 4.3323 ceramic sharpening-pen or a Lansky blademedic or something similar. Around the house I would use a Spyderco Sharpmaker (Lansky Master's Edge is a cheaper alternativev) with a triangular rod.

[@devatwell334]

Chainsaw round file ......easy

[@sackett68]

Very nice!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks sackett68!

[@alanjudejordan5725]

Thanks uncle Sam.🇺🇸🐬

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for a European knife! LOL

[@sosteve9113]

Looks. Nice,im a sak fan myself

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for watching, so steve!

[@joseramong.y7339]

Great revision .likeeeee

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks Jose!

[@philipperostin]

This piece of swiss technology is way to much advanced for the americans, they could cut themselves with such a good piece of equipment !

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Are you drunk or are you always an asshole?

[@HDSME]

You get burn ???

[@brianonthego]

Recent sub here...that is a very cool blade.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks Glocked 17, I am pretty stoked about it.

[@tannenherz]

High, finally with black steel. Why not earlier ? Thank you for showing. Kindly Fiete

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for watching!

[@codyjames1952]

Well i love it to had one for two years

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Right on!

[@davidshattock9522]

Even if it is the best for job in hand

[@iat_nor_084]

Portuguese: que maravilha este victorinox. Nunca vi no Brasil!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Obrigado! Eu realmente gosto muito!

[@rusvikinguk]

All Swiss Army knives... doesn’t matter what else is written on them

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

It is a Swiss Army knife, no doubt. But when US is written on it, it matters to me. :)

[@greenstar6304]

America STILL MAKES THE BEST KNIVES PERIOD

[@paulie4x1]

Say Heah, Yeah, It's a nice knife, but very similar to my Victorinox Delemont Collection Ranger 78. Well except for the color, but I also like that my screwdriver locks when you push down on it and how the blade release is done by depressing the Vic. Logo on the side. Dilly Dilly.,,.p

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks Paul'ie 4X, the flat screwdriver also locks on this version.

[@sturmgewehr70]

I just ordered one from KnifeCenter.com Said it will ship in 5-7 business days. I guess I shall see...

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I'm glad to hear Knife center is carrying them.

[@sturmgewehr70]

@@FreeAmericaChannel KnifeCenter notified me yesterday that they weren't sure when they would have the one I ordered, even though it showed 5-7 days. Coincidentally, I got an email from Blade HQ, as it was on my wishlist, stating it was in stock. KnifeCenter cancelled my order and BHQ, at the time of my order had 20 in stock. As of a few minutes ago, they still have 17, for anyone interested.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

@@sturmgewehr70 That is great intel! Thanks for sharing.

[@HDSME]

I have seen them for sale

[@coyoteblue9733]

Since when doesn't the Department of Defense buy equipment from foreign manufacturers?

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Good question. Sometimes they can when a US producer cannot fill the bid, but US law says buy American first.

[@kylec3296]

That knife is the same knife that I have the trail master D2. The other one that is the same is called the Swiss solders knife. These two knifes all have the same tools sets on the knife. Be the only difference is my trail master the swiss solder knife they both have just different color scales on them. Be the other thing is they are all stainless steel on the tools no black anidize coding on the tools no us on the scales. That's it. Just to let every body know. These two knifes are available on line. Also theses knifes are very tough I work as a diesel mechanic and I haven't bent anything on this knife yet. The tools are thinker than your medium seise army knife and they can take the car abuse prying.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

That's right, Kyle. This knife is functionally identical to the Swiss Army Soldier knife. Thanks for your very helpful comment!

[@anthonymiller8979]

And the same as the One Hand Trekker which is the newer name for the Trail Master. In the USA there was some issue with another company already using Trail Master for a knife so Victorinox changed the name in the USA market to Trekker

[@brianmalone6591]

This knife is available to the civilian market

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

It is now. It was not six years ago. Thanks for watching!

[@xusmico187]

5 of them. in various kits. bought the beretta & harrier ilialian & brit. have 3 of the victorinox multi tool. go to tactical rifleman channel. find nife video w/ joe the knife guy email.. the emerson sark was the nsn blade w/nsn. not the benchmade, where is the nsn on the benchmade?

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for watching, Chuck!

[@drinski1]

This is Swiss army knife !!!

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Yes it is Vuk. Thanks for watching.

[@aisejongsma3042]

Whats the intro song?

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Its called, "Hooky with Sloan," by Bird Creek.

[@jaz2relaklaang586]

Dont you have brighter ligjts or vlogging lights😎

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I do now but didn't when I shot this video. Thanks for watching!

[@Pinki2019]

That's cool! Boy, they'd sell like hotcakes if they made 'em available to the general public. I'm gonna have to find someone who can score one for me......

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I agree. I wish I could get some more.

[@toddreynolds1928]

Pinki2019 they are available

[@denzel274]

Can you sell that for me?

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

www.bladehq.com $69.00 plus tax&shipping

[@eminusipi]

If only it had a non serrated blade like the trekker ns !

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I'm told that all of the military Trekkers have the serrated blades.

[@cleverkitsune4302]

Its just the same knife with different scales i dont see the big deal

[@edwardelkins8723]

The Military buys Beretta , Sig Sauer, so not surprising swiss army knives. Swiss are neutral and make best knives

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I agree that Victorinox makes excellent knives, but they don't make them in the US. Beretta and Sig both have factories in the US that produce guns for US military contracts.

[@edwardelkins8723]

​@@FreeAmericaChannel Victorinox is my favorite knife. I just bought a set of Smith and Wesson throwing knives I didn't know Smith and Wesson made knives until recently. They are also decent knives but nothing comparable to Victorinox. I wonder if CZ will get a military contract , they are making their guns in U.S. as well. I think the P09 and P10 are just as suitable as the Beretta

[@necromanteerrante8095]

Bro. Better try the Boatman

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I will have to research that one. Boatman?

[@necromanteerrante8095]

@@FreeAmericaChannel BOATSMAN.

[@jeffoliver8271]

No U S companies capable of building a Knife for U S military

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Tons of US companies are making knives for the US military, but this is a patented Swiss Army knife that cannot be made by US companies and is a great tool, worthy of consideration for purchase. I have had Swiss Army Knife One Hand Trekker knives since they were first introduced and carried them all over the world while serving in the US Army.

[@kothaelser3282]

I think that the 'US' lettering on the handle looks kind of lame. If the German Army can have an eagle, why can't the US Army have a bald eagle then? Also, why didn't they order it with a clip? Even the standard Victorinox clip is better than no clip.

[@pappaclutch3266]

Don’t like the serrated edge. Don’t like the hole missing in the awl. Don’t like that it doesn’t have the toothpick and tweezers. Don’t like the Philips on the back and not the cork screw, I use that almost daily for knots and digging around. Everything else I like

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Haha! George N, this knife is basically the same as the German Army Knife and the Soldier 08.

[@israelipiper]

So many say they don't like serrations, but they make perfect sense for a utility knife. Especially the Victorinox design of front-end serrations, with a small plain edge for push-cutting close-in. Many love this design because this works well for a utility general purpose knife. It is not a fighting knife, and Victorinox has over a century of experience in designing with, and for, Swiss soldiers. My only suggestion is to consider a slightly wider knife and have a straight and a serrated blade. Victorinox serrations are very good, and they are not difficult to sharpen, if a little time consuming.

[@chrisgentry2217]

Damn, you just don't like everything. Do you?

[@jackb3647]

Just get a different one then??

[@nudelsuppe6009]

Check out the victorinox Forrester or Outrider

[@dc76384]

Our military would be better off with a good quality Multi tool from leatherman.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

As a retired soldier, I think having options is always a good idea.

[@WalkingOnWater86]

Don't underestimate the quality of victorinox! I get that someone from the U.S wants a U.S product but te quality is amazing! Nasa issued saks for space missions not because it breaks down quick!

[@billyprendergast6631]

Is that blade called the Camel Toe.

[@PatrickStar-vx7gm]

0:36 that's a Dutch army knife

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks for commenting, infinity games. It is definitely German, but I have another video about the Dutch Army knives too. The one in this video has the German eagle on it. The Dutch military emblem is different.

[@RetroRockGamer]

I want.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

They are pretty cool.

[@longrider42]

Too bad the main blade is serrated. No thanks.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I wish they offered a non-serrated blade option too. They might with enough feedback.

[@tomcatt1824]

If it had a pair of scissors i wd buy it in a heart beat ..🚲..

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Tom Catt scissors? What do people use scissors for that they can't do with a knife blade?

[@specterm2149]

I seen some of the old-timers use it to cut their nose hairs. I guess they don't want to stick a knife blade up there.

[@YR7A]

i use it to get the perfect cut on my fingernails

[@nudelsuppe6009]

Check out the victorinox outrider and buy new scales ;)

[@SuperSantipong]

Victorinox Trekker

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Indeed!

[@ramtrucks721]

No thanks.. I was in USMC and a Veteran. Give me a KaBar and a Leatherman

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I'm an Army veteran as well. I have carried and used Kabars and Leatherman tools all over the world and I love them. I've always been a fan of Swiss Army knives too and I think this one pretty cool.

[@bigchiponmyshoulder7573]

What's the big deal? It's just another version of the same knife which every man and his dog has got only it has a blackened blade and 'US' on the handle. Nothing special at all.

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

You can’y buy this version off the shelf. That’s why people want it......and it does have slight differences from the one average Joe can buy. It’s the same but also different enough to make it appealing.

[@nomadefreedom6943]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ3EoWiPe79ml7M et kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnixeWZ4iNB3r8k merci pour ton partage l'ami

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Merci d'avoir partagé et d'avoir regardé ! Cordialement des États-Unis.

[@HDSME]

Honest I have the awl needsxa eyelet second don't care for the rubberbinserts

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

The rubber inserts are standard for the Soldier 2008 knife. I'm not sure about the eye in the awl, I've never needed one. Thanks for watching my 6+ year old video.

[@HDSME]

@FreeAmericaChannel great vedio they sell them now! Online But the eye isn't included pretty stupid if you ask me probally so you buy the victor Knox too

[@Владимир-ю1ъ3и]

Окей

[@Rangerfan-gz1rx]

I’d buy it if it had a pocket clip.

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Thanks Ranger 18! I think its a little too thick for a clip, but it may work for you. The pocket clip scales for the Sentinal fit this knife, they are both 111mm. You would lose the cool US markings though.

[@islanddog211]

Only if it was non serrated 👎

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Maybe they can with enough pressure from consumers.

[@RobinYee-xc9vf]

I see, in my minds , early days, a cutting tools , are cute, small size, low cost , I bought....but , my parents do ban it aways . crazy's people's...so, buys agains , and agains,....total of spent , total of ban aways....mad parents.nut 's.....tools only .I can buys any more , I like , but, why's????

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Keep buying and move out of your parents' house. :)

[@NEGAHNEPOHON]

Just get the B001RL7OPU it’s the same, w/o the PVD

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Agreed, Jay Logager, but it is the standard Swiss Army Soldier's knife, without the blackened steel and the U.S. markings. Those are the cool features!

[@NEGAHNEPOHON]

Yes & no, because I like Damascus Steel & HATE PVD, but if you like Disneyland, nothing beats the merchandise there... I just like stuff I use, it’s not the same as stuff that looks like stuff I use. Damascus 4life, btw, I’m not American, so don’t get angry with people who aren’t native, only those who say they’re native. “But it’s the Standard Swiss Army Knife” w/o the blackened steel & the US engraving...

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Indeed @@NEGAHNEPOHON In the end it is all about what you want and what works for you. Thanks for your comments!

[@greenstar6304]

us rules

[@FreeAmericaChannel]

Yah baby!

[@honestdave]

Hell yeah