Victorinox Climber Vs Evolution Grip 14 Swiss Army Knife

[@simonh6371]

The Climber was the 4th SAK I bought, after the Hiker, Classic SD, and Farmer, and for quite a while I didn't carry it and almost regretted buying it. This was about 4 years ago. But over the last couple of years I've come to carry it more and more and at present I'm carrying it 7 days a week. Sometimes with Knipex Cobra XS, sometimes with Leatherman Squirt PS4, and sometimes with the Leatherman Bond. I upgraded the scales to black plus scales with a pocket clip (from ebay) which makes it really easy to carry and quick to deploy, and I use it several times every day. Mostly the scissors, small blade, and the bottle opener.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome! Everyone should love the climber this much 🔥🔥

[@bakerman846]

Great video, really enjoyed the comparison between the two knives. It encouraged me to go and purchase my very first Wenger type SAK today (Victorinox Evolution Grip 14 Swiss Army Knife). I have bought SAK's since the early 1970s when I first started working, but I always preferred the Victorinox models. However I have often looked at these evo SAK's and quite liked the look of them but never quite found the tool-set that suited me. My personal favourite has always been the explorer, which I carry 90% of the time. I'm retired now so my tool-set requirements have altered slightly and I think the Victorinox Evolution Grip 14 Swiss Army Knife fits the bill. I still have around 20 SAKs in my collection which my four Grandsons love looking at and showing off to their Scout group. Thanks again for the video. keep them coming.👍👍👍

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Appreciate it brother

[@DustinFlu]

Older 91mm scissors (around the 90s and back) have a screw in the pivot instead of a rivet.

[@CuriousFocker]

Yes, my SwissChamp has a screw in the pivot. I must have had it for quite a few years.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

100% I have a few like that

[@DustinFlu]

@@SlipjointSawyer it's fun being able to try to date the knives based on different tool changes over the years

[@doctoremil2678]

I have a Climber, and I like it a lot. However, mine seems to have developed an issue, even though I bought it new just three months ago. Both of the outer body plates (not scales) have warped outwards by about a millimeter on the side with the main blade. Everything seems to function normally, but I am concerned with whether my SAK is structurally compromised or not. Am I right to be concerned?

[@SlipjointSawyer]

If you're concerned I'd send it back for a refund

[@timsummers870]

That Evolution Grip is a blend between the old Wenger and Victorinox tools. It has the Wenger serrated scissors, bottle opener, awl (w/o edge), knife blade, nail file and Evo scales shape. However, from Victorinox it inherited the logo, can opener, key ring, tweezers, and toothpick. I can't tell if the corkscrew comes from Wenger or Victorinox. In my opinion, most Wenger tools were comparable to Victorinox's in terms of quality and usability, except the serrated scissors (not good at all!) and the awl, which do not have an edge and you can't bore a hole in a belt or wood. I wish Victorinox had kept Wenger in production and intact instead of making hybrid knives.

[@burgercancook]

My evogrip 14 has a VICTORINOX awl. They brought that to the wegner as well.

[@timsummers870]

@@burgercancook I think you're right, it comes with a Victorinox-style awl and that's better than Wenger's awl.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Excellent information brother 🔥🙏🏻

[@SigogglinJack]

Great comparison. I have the climber and have carried it often. Great video!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching!

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

I like them bpth. I do agree the scissors are a bit more fucnctional on the Climber and also that the main blade does have a great shape on the Evo. Thanks for the side by side, Slippy.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching John! Been enjoying the Evo14 as a carry recently 🔥🤘🏻

[@F3udF1st]

Nice, I have the S557 wood. The locking mechanism competes with the blade itself for space between the liners, so the blade on that model is really thin. Not sure if it's thinner than the non-locking Evos but my guess would be that it is. Or is there a spacer there on your G14? *replaying*. Yeah looks like there is! The thinness makes it a little wobbly in comparison but I suppose perhaps it slices a little better through things. In contrast to my Pioneer X with its thick blade it's nice to have variety.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Yeah 100% has a spacer! Wish the had the stock of the Alox

[@gregwhates5948]

Delemonts are a good size, have the nail file and feel great in the hand. Just can’t get on with the serrated scissors, and springs always feel too soft. Just got a 91mm Companion and it’s pretty much perfect

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ericstarr9399]

Cool comparison and an excellent open tag response! I wonder if Dan could do a custom SAK with a standard Victorinox pattern, but a Wenger main blade lol.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Possibly!

[@brianlash154]

They really do make angreat knife, I went out of my way to try to bend one of the knives of my swiss lot to create blade play and wasn't able to, really just fantastic quality and top notch QC. Case and opinel can't even come close to replicate it

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Totally agree

[@gadgetgus]

Hey Matt 👊 I like the Evo 14, especially the contouring, grip & the spring-loaded slotted driver 👌 ⬇️ However, for me, the Climber wins hands down overall, as I prefer the 91, for my big paws etc... Especially on value, the Evo14 is on average 50% more! Thanks for sharing, ATB 👍

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching Gus! Appreciate it

[@jaybarr3307]

Love the Delamont series, esp the models with the locking blades. Def my favs.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

100% great knives

[@burgercancook]

Just brought the victorionx evo s14 with locking blade. It’s a ripper! Perfect combo. Specially with the victorinox awl , and can opener. Future classic and underrated in my humble opinion

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Outstanding 🔥

[@kathleensmith370]

thanks for comparing

[@SlipjointSawyer]

No problem!

[@mikeeygq]

I have both. I love my evolution 14. But it went into the collection once I found out they will stop producing them. It’s a shame, it has such great properties that could be upgraded by Victorinox.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

100% but I wish they'd kept it as Wenger did

[@davidkurle5418]

Great comparison, buddy!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Glad you liked it

[@Phyxsius_85]

My personal two favorites are Climber and Outrider 👊

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome

[@zednotzee7]

Interesting comparison. Not much to choose between the pair of them really. I do think the design of the scissors is better on the Climber though. Not just the blades, but the spring as well. If the spring on the Climber breaks for some reason, it's easy to fit another one. But if that happens on the Evo you're buggered lol.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

100% agree, maybe Vic could make a hybrid of both 👀

[@rasputinscastle]

Great comparison 😊

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Glad you think so!

[@RandysWSG]

Both are great, but definitely scissors for the win!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

I think so too!

[@JohnSmith-dh4gw]

I'm not a bit scissors guy but I am getting converted. It seems to me, comparing scissors, the Victorinox are a better design. I don't know if that's the geometry or what. I have used the "paracord test" with almost all and the Vic almost always tops the Wenger/Delemont. On the other hand I believe the Wenger use of a main body spring in lieu of a relatively vulnerable leaf spring is much better. I seems to me the 'snap' in my Delemont is more pronounced than in my Vics and I like that. I also like the large blade lock. It doesn't seem yours has this feature. How crazy is it that some country half way across the world can screw up an excellent tool? A wee bit larger knife, a good blade lock on the main blade, a pen and pin in the scales...we can only hope. I know the Ideal 100 mm won't come, and it's hard for a Yank from Texas to lust after a knife measured in millimeters, but hope springs eternal.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Agree the Vic scissors are way better in my experience! And we can buy the locking version here too!

[@gazfm9422]

Out of all the saks - the climber could be the one 👍

[@SlipjointSawyer]

It's the one