Victorinox Compact Swiss Army Knife 1.3405 - The Best Value EDC SAK of them all?!

Today I have a review of the Victorinox Compact Swiss Army Knife 1.3405 - The Best EDC SAK of them all?!
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[@larrydye6374]

For a couple of years now, the Compact has been my "almost" EDC . It hangs in the pocket on an inexpensive clip found on Amazon, by a spring clasp for necklaces, clipped to the knife "key ring." The rig is easily removed from the knife, as necessary. The knife is typically used several times a day. The scissors are probably the most used tool. Wouldn't be without it.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome stuff Larry

[@imp2247]

Only knife i carry these days. I prefer the can opener on the combo tool. Had to open 4 cans last week and had no problem. It also makes a great nail cleaner. I also use it for cutting tape on boxes. Its pointy enough to cut the tape without damaging whats inside.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Great tips. thanks @imp2247

[@davidkurle5418]

This was the first time I'd ever seen anyone show that the combo tool is bent so it can be used as a can opener. Very interesting! My 111mm Hunter has the same tool on it, I'm gonna have to check and see if it has the same bend because I've never noticed. Great video, my friend!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ironman2326]

I've used it to open cans. I prefer the lobster claw can opener on the Wenger SAKs but this one still does a good job.

[@zednotzee7]

Yes, I can definitely see that beeing a really good one for office workers. Nice and slim, but still having enough useful tools.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Very true thanks for watching 🫡

[@Sanctified_Leather]

Very cool 😎 Love the Compact SAK. SAKnifes are simply an amazing value. I have a drawer full of them, can’t beat ‘em. Great 👍 video and content, Thank You 🙏

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Couldn't agree more!

[@SpecialEd_59]

Another favorite Slippy! They claim the tip of the Combo tool can be used as a Phillips head but I find that suspect. Still a great knife and one that I carry often. Thanks for sharing.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching Ed, and yes I agree, in an emergency you can use it but its less than ideal

[@corbenj]

I have tested all of the tools on my Waiter (the compact compact) and the combo tool does work as a philips as long as it’s not heavy duty. Strangely, it’s not included in the list of tools on the info sheet.

[@pauljosephbuggle3722]

For, as you say, normal EDC use it's the best SAK around, in my opinion. It's a little costly compared to other SAKs like the Huntsman but you get the little add ones. I love the pen because I never have one handy. The multitool is also fashioned for the tip to be usable as a small Philip's screwdriver.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching Paul 🙏🏼🫡

[@Kekaula100]

Great review. The Compact is simplicity at its finest. I have two (2) one in white Plus scales and the other in titanium scales with a brass clip. Both and other SAK are part of my rotational carry.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome stuff Kekaula 🙏🏼🫡

[@weejud4542]

If I had to pick just one, it would be the Compact. If you look at the current 91mm family the Compact is the third 2 layer sibling - alongside the Spartan & Tinker. All other 91s spring from the latter 2 while the Compact is sort of unique and childless. And all the more special for it.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Big up the outsiders! That's for watching Jud 🙏🏼🫡

[@pjotrh]

I had a spartan, but recently got the compact and I love it. The most decked out 2 layer there is, I think it’s pretty close to perfect.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome

[@SteelCityKnives]

My favourate Victorinox. I've got one with blue scales from my son for a fathers day gift. One of my most favourite knives. Cheers Slippy 👊

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thats probably the best gift ever!

[@RJsKnives]

The Compact was my first full size SAK and still one of my favorites. Love the combo tool. Great review, Matt!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

I love it! Thanks RJ 🙂🫡

[@SeanT_1967]

Hi Slippy, enjoying your SAK rabbit hole 😀 They’re addictive once you start 🤣 Cheers 👍🏻

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Yes they are!

[@fossilimprint2954]

The Compact is one of my top 5 Victorinox. Thank you for a great video.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Mine too!

[@stevesinclair4159]

Happy Saturday Mr. Slipjoint. The 91mm Compact is as about an ideal 2 layer Urban users EDC SAK as you can get. My one & only dislike of the Compact is the totally boring Red scales. I have 4 Compacts & frequently carry them as part of my EDC rotation. On three I have replaced the (IMO) boring plain red scales with different coloured Translucent Plus scales. I have one with Rubi red, one with Sapphire blue and one with Emerald green scales & on the 4th Compact I have placed Navy blue/black camouflage scales, albeit this has no pen slot but I am covered for a pen in my EDC with the SilverTech Midnite Manager which is currently my default key ring SAK. In the past I carried for a few years each, either a Midnite Manager in translucent blue or translucent red or a Midnite Mini Champ in plain red or SilverTech scales ( prior to switching to a SilverTech Midnite Manager over a year ago I carried a SilverTech Midnite Mini-Champ for about 3 years) . As it happens I recently purchased on eBay as a Collectable, a New in Box with original paperwork, a presentation/ sales promotion version of the 91mm Golfer, the forerunner of today's 91mm Compact. It's 2 differences with today's Compact being that the parcel hook has no nail file & instead of the Combo tool it has a Divot tool. I would very much like to see Victorinox make an Alox version of the Compact with just a main blade, combo tool & scissors in 84mm size & in 93mm size, but they are unlikely to do so as they are busy discontinuing smaller SAK's (or reducing the scale colour options) and going, IMO, in the wrong direction of large and expensive Alox 136 mm Hunter single bladed one handed openers and now the large fixed bladed Venture outdoor/camping series. ATB Steve in Tel Aviv

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching Steve, I also agree! I wish we could get different colours or exclusives like they have at SMKW 🙏🏼🫡

[@jspr_edc]

Fantastic review! I just got a compact in the mail yesterday. & i missed the combo tool being bent slightly. I will say i kinda like the combo tool being thinner than the standard flat driver on other models. Oh, i tried opening a can with it last night. & to me, it seems to work better than the stadard can opener on othe victornox's

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Right on!

[@ianwalker1182]

My main EDC SAK since 1979 was a Swiss Champion in a leather belt holster, but increasing concern about knives and less need I have been carrying a pre-SD Classic. But finding the scissors a bit small I have just ordered a Compact.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Compact for the win 🤘🏻

[@RandysWSG]

This is a really nice option. Great video Matt!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks Randy 🙏🏼

[@ThriftyKaniffy]

An awesome SAK model. The plus scales should be offered more often, they make this knife a step beyond. Definitely a contender for the best overall EDC friendly SAK model. Thanks, Slippy.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Agree, the plus scale should be an option to have on all SAKs would make the a step above 🙏🏼 thanks for watching John 🫡

[@pmags1331]

Just starting to go down the rabbit hole myself. I’m looking at the compact and Bantam.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Should probably get both 👀😂

[@pmags1331]

@@SlipjointSawyer that’s exactly what I’m doing !!! 😂 Have a great rest of your day …

[@Robert_Thomas832]

Sold mine on after a month, just didn't use it. Great tool set for edc but the corkscrew snagged on my pouch unlike the tinker. Thanks for your review, good stuff 🕊️

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for sharing

[@ironman2326]

I've used the combo tool to open a can. It did a fine job. My preference is the lobster claw can opener on the Wenger knives but that's just me being picky.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏼🫡

[@favoritethings3065]

in upcoming new models, I’d like to see the box cutter and nail file offered as standards.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

100% agree 💯

[@manwiththeredface7821]

I used to be a fan of it but it does not work well with PH screws. Victorinox should improve their LED lights to something more serious, take the inline PH screwdriver + LED layer from the Spartan Lite and add it into the middle of the Compact. Call it the Pedestrian or Compact Lite. The Urbanite maybe. THAT would be great urban EDC and a start of a third SAK line after the Tinker and the Spartan lines. The Compact as it is is just slim and (wait for it) compact but that's its main thing.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Interesting idea brother! I'd love something like that to come about 🙏🏼

[@loveisthething]

You can use the corner of the combo tool for Philips screws. Just a tip

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome stuff

[@gazfm9422]

Just ordered one in white for the collection

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Hope you like it 🤘🏻

[@DustinFlu]

I'd like to see a comparison of the 108mm GAK vs some 2 layer SAK!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Let me see what I can do

[@jeroenvoss6231]

Not a bad edc, not sure if it's the best, but you get pretty much for your money. Thank you Matt.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Right on

[@John-wo5bp]

Slippy I own a 2 layer sak any bigger I has tools I won't use be too heavy too mine has exellent saw on and walnut scales but red is good to see knife if you dropped it im not fan myself of plastic junk being a whittler I carve irish shillaglahs fighting sticks and spoons and wood spirits in golf balls my foxes drop off for me I give them a thank you treat 👍🐾🦊🇮🇹

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching John 🫡

[@John-wo5bp]

@@SlipjointSawyer np keep up great content dude greetings from essex 👍🐾🦊🇮🇹

[@michaelkav6345]

G’mornin brother. I hope to build my collection of these beauties. As of now I have three; one of which was my girlfriends fathers. It’s an oldie. You can’t possibly go wrong with Victorinox. I hope you can keep up the pace with these great videos. Have you seen the limited edition Buck 110? Green micarta, pocket clip and Magnacut steel. $200 but it’s pretty. Enjoy your day Matt!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

I have indeed, it's a bit steep for my budget though 😭 thanks Mike 🙏🏼🫡

[@michaelkav6345]

@@SlipjointSawyer yessir I’m gonna pass on that Buck too. Life will go on without it! 🔪

[@mikecurtis2585]

Nice great looking knife! I like that size!!!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks Mike

[@JCreole]

I like the compact but would like to have an awl like on the pioneer x instead of the hook….

[@SlipjointSawyer]

That would be cool

[@cheatobandito]

the compact looks like a great SAK, never picked one up.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

It may be that time 👀🫡

[@TheMasonator777]

I’d go with a climber or supertinker and add plus scales if I absolutely needed the pen. More tool density.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Great tip 👏🏼

[@oferbechor1579]

THANK YOU 🌲

[@SlipjointSawyer]

You are so welcome!

[@mbecker163]

Can you use the nail file on the parcel lifter to ignite matches?

[@SlipjointSawyer]

100%

[@corbenj]

Is there any other tool that could fit in the place of the hook? I know there’s hacks to make it usable but I wonder if something else would work better for EDC.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Not that I am aware of 🤔

[@givensur4982]

May I ask, what is the thickness of the hook? (To purchase the appropriate size of magnets)

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Right about 3mm

[@givensur4982]

@@SlipjointSawyer 👍

[@terrillschneider3778]

Well said

[@SlipjointSawyer]

thank you

[@MB_EDC]

I can see why these are so popular. There's a lot in a small knife!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Perfect all around SAK in my opinion, thanks MB 🫡

[@MB_EDC]

@@SlipjointSawyer this could be my next SAK....

[@benshanealroberts4140]

how do u make a hole with it?

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Use it as a drill 🤘🏻

[@MrPsiman]

Yeah !!! You finally got a Compact. They use to make them in black also and they are sexier. I can't wait until you finally get an old Soldier from the 60's to 1993 and see what it's all about. Find your birth year Soldier first

[@SlipjointSawyer]

I love it 🙏🏼 such a fantastic SAK and the plus scales are excellent 🫡

[@MrPsiman]

@@SlipjointSawyer the Combo tool will do phillips screws with the pointed tip. Better go back and edit your video now. LOL !!!

[@MrPsiman]

where were these channels on you and TK's list of channels ? Jony Fire, Swiss Army Dan, Nikos Douglas Nikgyver AKA Nikgyver, Swiss Army Grizz, VineClimber, Jon Gadget. Most of these channels have big sub numbers and have been around for a long time

[@SlipjointSawyer]

There are loads of channels out there, we just picked a handful to talk about 🙏🏼 we wish we could of included everyone but the list would of been eternal 🫡

[@MrPsiman]

@@SlipjointSawyer you should look at these channels for major SAK content. Jony Fire and Nikgyver's channels are the poorman's Felix Immler and they have a lot of hacks and how to videos

[@SlipjointSawyer]

@@MrPsiman will check them out 🙏🏼

[@MrPsiman]

@@SlipjointSawyer surprised you haven't heard of Jon Gadget. He is probably the biggest EDC channel in the UK and He calls the Compact his #1 SAK and it's my #1 of the 91mm SAK's

[@SlipjointSawyer]

@@MrPsiman I am too! I have subbed

[@vladspb_]

It's a pretty good knife, but WAY-WAY-WAY overprized!!!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

You can find for a deal in places, but it is a steep price for sure

[@vladspb_]

@@SlipjointSawyer the chaapest I saw was 39 bucks and it's still too much

[@knoef82]

Agreed, it should be about 40 dollars. Also, parcel hook is not great. I would swap it out for reamer with file on a side. While I am on the topic, they should swap out cork screw for Philips.

[@vladspb_]

@@knoef82 right now it's $39 on Amazon

[@lapua9828]

@@knoef82 I used to feel the same way about the corkscrew, but now I prefer it

[@retrostu1]

You can’t go far wrong with a SAK, there’s something for everyone. Unless you get the fever, that’s a whole other matter 🤣

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Help me!!

[@EDCMECH]

The Walker is awesome and more compact than the Compact!

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for watching

[@conan5885]

The compact is a great pocket knife with scissors, but that's all. It's sub-par as a multitool and i detest the Combo Tool. I'll take a Climber over it any day.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

I'm just really drawn to the compact 💪🏼🙏🏼

[@seanrobinson6407]

I think these are great, but way overpriced and gotta have a reamer awl punch. 3 layers (climber/super tinker) for me.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Understandable 💯

[@falkenvir]

Victorinox compact the only 2-layered 91mm SAK with a proper scissors

[@SlipjointSawyer]

It's a good one for sure 🙏🏼

[@josephfarrugia2350]

Best "value"? Value? It's probably the worst value of them all, so overpriced for what it is. I still think it's a great SAK (it really is, well done Victorinox), just not exactly high in the "value" stakes. FWIW I EDC a Champ & barely notice it in my trousers front pocket.

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Thanks for the information brother 🤘🏻

[@MinstrelOnTheRun]

It's been listing for a tad under $40 new on eBay and Amazon lately - definitely a good value at that price, considering the various unique tools. A single pen cartridge can go for ~$10!

[@rvde1307]

@rvde1307 I can't see a thing without my glasses. So to repair my eye glasses with the micro screwdriver i need a second pair of glasses to see what i'm doing. 🤣

[@SlipjointSawyer]

Awesome thanks for watching