🇨🇭 Victorinox CLIMBER - A General Purpose Victorinox Knife... UNBOXING | Review | SAK | EDC | Black

The Victorinox CLIMBER is one of the best General Carry Victorinox Knife's you can buy.
This review evaluates what makes the Victorinox Climber such a great, everyday carry - EDC toolset 🧰
We also compare other Victorinox knifes, that are simular in the range.
The Victorinox Climber is great for the home, office or urban EDC + also when your out climbing 🧗‍♂️ 😉
Thanks for taking the time to stop by... I’m Gus, let me help you make the right choices on your new everydaycarry & travel gear - by giving you authentic, INDEPENDENT reviews!
I have a real passion for the outdoors, bushcraft, camping & EDC as an ex. soldier, that experience gave me further insight to what really works well.
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Large blade
Small blade
Scissors
Corkscrew
Can opener with
3mm slotted/No2 Pozi/Phillips screwdriver
Cap/Bottle opener
6mm Screwdriver
Wire stripper/Former
Sewing Awl/Reamer, punch
Multi-Purpose Hook
Key ring inox
Tweezers
Toothpick
Great Priced at £ 25+ | $30+
Highly Recommended!
My Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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[@ironman2326]

I've got about 15 SAKs but I often carry the Climber if I'm just wearing jeans. I upgraded mine with plus scales so it's got a pen, straight pin, and eyeglasses screwdriver making it nearly perfect! It's a little big in the pocket of my khakis when I'm at work so then I carry the Spartan, Compact, Tinker, or a Wenger that is comparable to the Spartan...This is such a great model though and I love the classic red scales. Nice to see other people that appreciate these great little tools. Keep up the great SAK vids!

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊 Not so different here 😁 I have a few coming up for review... Appreciate you stopping by & glad you enjoyed the video, Atb Gus👍

[@233kosta]

The MP hook is actually a pretty good way to add a saw blade. All you need is the appropriate jigsaw blade. Maybe with a bit of heatshrink around the base. Pop open the hook, slide the blade in through the keyring, locate it in the hook's slot, and lock it in place with the hook. As much as I like my Ranger, this solution is lighter and more versatile. You can get a jigsaw blade for just about anything, and lose at least one layer on your Swiss army knife without giving up function. You can stash these blades just about anywhere, they're slim & light. Plus you don't have to worry about sharpening them, since they're so cheap and easy to replace. Unlike the wood saw on my Ranger.

[@gadgetgus]

Yes, I agree it is. Though it is overlooked by some, there are quite a few of us who remember Benjamin Balke from Germany 🇩🇪 attaching a jigsaw blade to a SAK a fews ago - great idea! 💡 I nearly forgot about it, so thanks for reminding me 😉

[@233kosta]

The other cool thing you can do with the hook is turn the otherwise rather uncomfortable pen into something actually usable. It just goes in the slot and the hook drops on top to lock it in place. Feels as solid as you'd want.

[@gadgetgus]

Yes, you're right 😉 I do that quite often with my Victorinox Compact. I remember watching @FelixImmler use the hook for the pen around four years ago, in one of his many videos... Thanks for watching, ATB Gus 👍🏻

[@thevineclimber]

Another fantastic review! Really love the cutting tests up in the corner - makes for an immersive experience. Thanks!

[@gadgetgus]

Thanks Anne, much appreciated 🙏 I'm glad you enjoyed it, more to come soon... Always nice when you stop by Anne - puts a smile on my face 😊 Atb Gus👍

[@simonh6371]

I bought mine about 3 years ago on sale (just £21) with black scales, at the time I was getting into SAKs and this was the 5th one I bought after Hiker, Classic SD, Farmer, and Soldier 08, but it didn't get much pocket time, I preferred carrying a model with a saw accompanied with a Classic SD or Leatherman Squirt PS4. But as of late I have started carrying my Climber as my go-to urban SAK, I upgraded those black scales for black plus scales, with a black pocket clip - there's a UK ebay seller selling replacement scales with clips screwed into them on the back scale, and he does a very good job of it, so to a non-SAK fanatic they look like they came like that from the factory, plus they're not really much more expensive than you'd pay for just the scales, I paid £12 for mine. I pair this up with the Knipex Cobra XS pliers and it's a brilliant EDC which comes in very useful and is very capable for it's size.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Simon 👊 Long time, no hear... Great insightful feedback 💪 I really appreciate you taking the time with the tips, thanks👌 Glad you stopped by buddy, Atb Gus👍

[@kensantiago132]

Well done sir. Clear. Concise. Excellent info. Thank you

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Ken 🙌 Thank you, your positive feedback is much appreciated buddy 👌 I'm glad you enjoyed the video, Atb Gus👍

[@PinoyBackpackerTV]

Awesome review. Thank you!

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊🏼 Thanks, appreciate the positive vibes! Glad you found it useful. Cheers 🍻

[@kushviper]

Recently purchased one in clear blue for my son’s 9th birthday coming in just over a month. I already know it was a great choice for a first knife but thanks for confirming my bias! 👍

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful 😉 It's always a good idea to get our kids and young people away from their mobiles and computers sometimes, and do some Bushcraft 🏕 🪵 🌳 with supervision 👌 My two found the Saw very useful for firefighting duties 🔥 Which also helped them develop their hand skills, that they now use when using tools around their homes 🧰 I found they became more self-reliant, resourceful, and resilient compared to some of their friends 💪 Thanks for watching, Atb Gus 👍

[@jeremyspaulding7735]

Very cool! Great video 👍

[@gadgetgus]

Thank you my friend, much appreciated Jeremy 💪 Glad you enjoyed it, Atb Gus👍

[@firewitch9531]

To me the climber is the best all-rounder in the Victorinox range for everyday use, but i actually carry a Super Tinker, which is exactly the same as the climber but with a screwdriver instead of a corkscrew.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Firewitch 👊 I appreciate the great feedback - always valued 👌 I will get a SAST soon! 😁 Thanks for stopping by, Atb Gus👍

[@XtianApi]

I used to go with the super tinker, but the philips seemed so useful, but wasn't a lot of times, for numerous fit/size reasons. So I'm loving my climber. Compact for slacks days.

[@MrPlownds26]

i have more need of a screw driver than a corkscrew which is why I too carry a Supertinker.

[@gadgetgus]

@MrPlownds26 The Super Tinker is a great alternative, for sure! 👌 I shall be reviewing that one soon 😉 Thanks for watching, Atb Gus👍

[@saldomino1639]

Great Video ! I have one I love it great knife to carry as an EDC !

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊 Agreed, I often rotate this puppy, too - awesome EDC! 👌 Thanks for stopping by, God bless 🙏 GG

[@youjitsuhoneybadgers8322]

Climber is my everyday carry when Im just out and about. I dont miss the saw at all, I dont use that. Maybe in the garden or when outdoors camping, but I rarely do. The siccors however are very usefull. Only thing I miss is a nail file funnily enough. I like to fiddle and do some self care with it when Im waiting around.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊 I'm happy you enjoyed the video, and you make some good points 👌 Thanks for watching, ATB Gus 👍

[@fratermoonguard]

Add a 58mm Victorinox Rally to your everyday carry on your keychain. That's what I did. That way you've got your nail file and an inline Phillips screwdriver to boot!

[@GriffMJ]

I have had one for 25+ years ..... i recently updated it with "Taschenmesser MAD" (Etsey) scales.... and a Key Smart pocket clip. Always in my jeans pocket. If I wear it in the Victorinox 4.0543.3 belt pouch I carry the up to date Maglite Solitaire with it, as the pouch has a pocket especially for it.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Griff 👊 Very cool buddy, that is a great combo, for sure! 💪 Thanks for your valued insight, I appreciate that... Atb Gus👍

[@sputnikjones6838]

I just ordered a climber. I think I'm gonna like it.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊 You won't regret it, a great tool and one of my fav SAK's, for general urban carry. Thanks for stopping by, Atb Gus 👍

[@WilliamsKnifeLife]

The only problem I ever had with a Victorinox was deciding on which model to pick. I carry the Explorer on a clip on my belt. The only thing it is missing is a saw. I'd trade the scissors ✂️ for a saw 🪚😃. Yeah, I could customize it, but I don't feel like taking apart a perfectly fine tool & possibly winding up with a pile of parts and another entry on the "to-do list." 😂

[@gadgetgus]

Hey William🤘 I totally get that! 😁 The Explorer is a great option, got one to review coming soon! I appreciate your insightful feedback my friend 💪 Thanks for stopping by buddy, Atb Gus👍

[@simonh6371]

Not really worth your while customising it anyway I think, you can get a Camper or Hiker for around £25 including delivery if you shop around, in fact the Camper is currently just £21 on Amazon, or a Huntsman or Fieldmaster for around £30 if you want both saw and scissors. I bought my Climber about 3 years ago and didn't start carrying it much until recently and now it's my go-to urban EDC, prior to that I'd preferred carrying a model with a saw like my Hiker or Farmer but I rarely need them in West London! If I go on a bike ride along the canal or to some woodland to chill out it's a different story, I take my Hiker or Farmer, and have a 74mm Ambassador in my First Aid Kit so I still carry scissors. In my opinion all SAKs are good in their own way.

[@grahamekellermeier8280]

Great knife have 3of them, have a super tinker similar knife, have 5 huntsman, 2 limited editions all up have 50 SAK.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Grahame 👊 Appreciate you stopping by and taking the time to add some valued feedback buddy 👌 They are such a great value & versatile model, for sure 😉 I too enjoy the Huntsman & tge Super Tinker, which I'll be reviewing next month... 😉 Glad you enjoyed the video, All the best, Gus👍

[@martinstensby7377]

Great SAK! I opted for the saw instead of the scissors (Camper), but it could have gone either way. When I think about it, I probably need both the Camper and the Climber... Or the Huntsman... Here we go again...😖

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Martin 👊 I completely understand that dilemma... been there a few times! 😁 The CLIMBER also makes for a great essential Multitool for around the home or office, just leave it in the drawer or on the desk - super useful 😉 Appreciate the great feedback and thanks for watching, Atb Gus👍

[@MrPsiman]

new 2023 Swiss Spirit - Climber with the new package opener tool comes out next week. Looks like it's still able to open a can but not as easy. Nail file instead of small pen blade also. Pricey because of the walnut scales

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy, Appreciate the 'heads up' 👌 Glad you stopped by, Atb Gus👍

[@MrPsiman]

@@gadgetgus there is going to be a lot of reviews of this climber because of the new package opener tool. I already know everyone will whine because of the walnut and the price. Walnut knives are always about double of what a cellidor knife would be and no scale tools or pin hole.

[@grovesy333]

I have one in transparent blue love the thing

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Grovesy 👊 The transparent electric blue is a unique looker, for sure - easy to find if you drop it! 😁 Appreciate the comment buddy 💪 Thanks for stopping by, Atb Gus👍

[@grovesy333]

@@gadgetgus Definitely the least common colour in nature, the scissors and bottle opener are my most used tools on a SAK

[@tilbutnotlindemann99]

Got a black one for my birthday 🎉

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy, Enjoy it my friend 👌 Thanks for stopping by, Atb Gus👍

[@MrPsiman]

I like the Climber but the Compact beats it in my book because it carries thinner and lighter. Compact's price is the difficulty compared to Climber's. I had a Climber Stay Glow and never carried it and so I sold it recently because I either carry a Compact, Pioneer X or custom titanium 84mm Voyageur that I'm kind of in love with.

[@gadgetgus]

I also enjoy the Compact, that 'Stay Glow' sounds cool 😎 I quite often carry the Pioneer X during my weekly rotation. The Voyageur in Ti sounds great buddy👌 Thanks for sharing, Atb Gus👍

[@retrostu1]

I do love the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife, owned one as a kid for Scouts before upgrading to a Buck-style lock knife. Currently I only have the Classic SD because I can’t decided on which full-size variant I want. Only downside to them…. There’s way too many to choose from 🤣 (not a bad thing!)

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy, True, true 😁 You made me laugh, as I completely get it - we suffer from 'SAKAritis'! 🤣 I'd love to get a Buck 🇺🇸 someday soon... Well, ideally you want it to compliment your Buck - 'in the field'. If so, I'd check out the Farmer/Farmer X or Harvester Alox. Also check out the Fieldmaster, simular to Huntsman but with a Phillips bit, which can help you maintain a firearm etc... Perhaps, consider a CLIMBER to keep at home, in the car or at work - super useful! Thanks for stopping by, Atb Gus👍

[@acartersmith]

Informative and entertaining thank you Gus! Confession I haven’t contracted sakaritis, yet. I don’t have a SAK in my collection, I wondered if you might provide some insight into how this disease is contracted, should I look to purchase a single SAK for inoculation purposes? If so which one? 😂

[@gadgetgus]

@@acartersmith 💯%! 😁 great response buddy, made me laugh! 😂 But seriously, it all depends on what your EDC requirements are... I rotate my Climber and if I'm not using it that day, I place it on my studio-work desk, which often comes in very handy. It is a good all purpose EDC, essentially a Pioneer X in Cellidor! Hope that helps your dilemma my friend 😉 Thanks for watching, Atb Gus👍

[@acartersmith]

@@gadgetgus thanks for the information I really appreciate it Gus! I can see another rabbit hole opening up right before my eyes! If I fall in I may send an SOS “ Send out SAKs”. ATB Andrew

[@gadgetgus]

@@acartersmith 😁😂🤣 🕳 No problem at all buddy, we will find if you get lost - using the SAKunderground map! 😉 Be well my friend, Atb Gus👍

[@CatsNBlades]

0:39 is the scissors tip touching the liner on the right? One of my climber does that & also the large blade is slightly off centered.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊🏼 I don't think so, from memory, as I gave it away to someone at an airshow... I need to get another and will double-check that! 😉 Hope you enjoyed the video, ATB 👍🏼

[@CatsNBlades]

@@gadgetgus thanks! If you've got the Swisschamp or Cybertool or pioneer X, I think this happens on those models as well.

[@gadgetgus]

@@CatsNBlades I have one Pioneer X, so that shall be interesting... ATB 👍🏼

[@Jaxon1776]

I would gladly pay a little more if Victorinox would put a file on the back of the parcel hook on all their knives instead of just the compact. That would make the climber perfect for urban EDC.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊 That is a very good point - I like it! 👌 I feel that they need to evolve a little each couple of years, by getting valued feedback like that from customers... Unfortunately, they seem almost, a little complacent - 'If it's not broken, don't fix it!' 😉 Thanks for stopping by, Atb Gus👍

[@marcdee4427]

Can’t go wrong with victorinox, even the blade steel seems great to me, 👍🏻.what do you think 🤔 of the leatherman wave to compliment a tradesman tools ⚒️, or is it worth going up to the charge tti with s30v main blade steel?

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Marc✋️ Great question... the standard LM Wave is still fairly good value. It depends on frequency of use - generally good for Campers & DIYer's. For me, being a tradesman, your ideally going to need something more robust, that lasts longer... I would go for the S30V steel - my favourite EDC steel. The TTi is nice, though I went for the LM Charge + in Orange G10 - awesome! The LM Surge is best for trade use, however the Charge is in between the Wave & Surge, so worth considering... Whatever you choose, I would opt for the '+' version, as it has the bit driver, great as a backup & replaceable cutters. If you do, then as a 'bolt on' the extension rachet bit driver is verg useful 😉 I will review two LM's soon! Hope that helps, Thanks for stopping by buddy, Atb Gus👍

[@marcdee4427]

@@gadgetgus Thanks 🙏 Gus , very helpful reply, I do like the surge but again as far as I know it’s 420hc again . Yeah you are dead right, you definitely need the bits , I like the interchangeable saw blade on the surge . The only problem with all the above is they can’t be edc Ed in the Uk 🇬🇧 which is a shame. But then I guess we have an inexhaustible choice of victorinox folders. Thanks 🙏 again mate

[@gadgetgus]

@@marcdee4427 you can mod a LM, to have a non-fixed blade, also as a hybrid approach you can use a detent, which is much more involving... I wish LM would make the Wave, Charge & Surge UKLegal. However, if your using it at home or work, it's not a problem. I have one in the car and also in my hone toolbox 🧰 I may have to do a - How To, 'modifing' video in the near future, if that would help? Atb Gus👍

[@marcdee4427]

@@gadgetgus Thanks Gus , I don’t really think I buy into all this about super steels, I find victorinox steel doesn’t snap easily, other steels can be brittle. A lot of the worlds military’s use victorinox type steel for multi tool duty and as far as I know love. It’s rust resistant as well, I suspect hype plays a part in all these fantastic steels . If s30v is a lot better than victorinox type steel they should put it on the surge , not just the charge. This steel thing has confused me a bit . But victorinox has never let me down. I’ve snapped a couple of 420hc leather man’s. Even that seems brittle to compared to victorinox.

[@gadgetgus]

@@marcdee4427 all valid and fair points Marc - cannot go wrong with Victorinox! There are great value, as I also rotate them in my weekly EDC. However, for any 'hard use' tasks I always use a robust, main blade to get the job done. Be well and all the best, Gus👍

[@PeasantPB]

Do you know why the CAMPER doesn't include the parcel hook (all-purpose hook)??? The CLIMBER is also a 3 layer tool and includes the awl, corkscrew, and parcel hook. Why is that?

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊🏼 I think because the Camper needs the whole spring for the saw, from memory... Unlike the hook, which generally shares the same spring as the scissors ✂️ as in the Climber... Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment - much appreciated. Have a good weekend 🍻 ATB Gus 👍🏼

[@PeasantPB]

@@gadgetgus oh that would make sense! Thanks very much!

[@gadgetgus]

@PeasantPB No problem at all, happy to help. ATB Gus 👍🏼

[@pete7275]

Love a climber, only real improvement for me is the huntsman

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Pete 👊 That's why I had to get both, right! 😁 Appreciate you taking the time to comment buddy, Atb Gus👍

[@ComedyLove28]

Not to be a hater as I do love your videos and have gained a lot of knowledge from you. But this review was not your best, a 3rd of the video gushing on the main blade and didn’t even mention the rear tools? The climber is a great SAK and my go to EDC, would have been nice if you had covered the rear implements . Otherwise a very informative review. Many thanks

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 👊🏼 I may have overdone it with the coffee ☕️ 😁 Yes, I didn't mention the back tools, but I showed them in the slideshow, near the end, when I realised my mistake. When I'm filming, I usually get it on the first take, sometimes the second... and on occasion, you can forget to include some items. I am looking to update quite a few videos, including this one, when possible, for various reasons, including 'missed' tools! 🧰 Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment. ATB Gus 👍🏼

[@GenWivern2]

They'll have their reasons of course, but it mystifies me why Victorinox didn't quietly adopt the Wenger scissors design when they assimilated the company. I don't think it's controversial to say that most people who have owned both will express a preference for the more robust Wenger spring mechanism, although in other respects there was nothing much to choose between the two brands.

[@gadgetgus]

Hey buddy 🤘 You raise a fair point, as I enjoy the serrated scissors on the Delémont collection, as it grips & bites slightly better. However, they have stopped making the Delémont-Evolution series, unfortunately. This is partly due to the longer process to manufacturer serrated scissors, perhaps - less is more and still does the job exceptionally well. Thanks for watching, Atb Gus👍

[@weejud4542]

TBH the wenger, vic scissors debate is perennial and no stranger to controversy. There are fans of both with the wibbly wobbly up and down motion of the Wenger scissors, and the perceived weakness of the Vic spring being the biggest complaints about them. Personally, I’m a Vic scissor man all the way, although I would be willing to compromise if it got me some scissors on my 84mm alox!!!

[@Flockingtheherd]

“Any hotspots, rather?” 6:57 “NONE!”

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Ryan 👊 😁 Thanks for watching, buddy 😉 Atb Gus 👍