Victorinox Companion : My perfect companion knife!

A special gift from Fit To Survive.
• Building the TX Tool C...

[@FittoSurvive]

I enjoyed making the knife for you! Glad to see that you are pleased with how it turned out. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Olyphoto7]

Such a great build.

[@MichaelB2L]

Great job buddy!

[@charlessalmond7076]

Excellent work sir!

[@DaveB432]

Great review and great build.

[@dmam412]

@@DaveB432 actually the nicest Vic I have seen.

[@thevineclimber]

Gorgeous knife! I love that "pruner" blade so much - Wish they'd put it on more SAKs!

[@MichaelB2L]

Very cool Ben! Awesome tool set. Fit to Survive is a genius.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

That's a really practical slim SAK ! Thanks for highlighting the advantages of the Wenger scissors. The serrations are perfect for moustaches and fishing line 👍 So jealous 😜

[@tjarsun]

Victorinox is reviving the name Companion with a 91mm model, similar to a Climber but with a new box opening tool instead of the can opener and a nail file instead of the small blade.

[@palerider7171]

That is very cool Ben. Thanks for sharing!

[@daifeichu]

Just went to his website and WOW!!! The guy makes some really nice knives. Incredible job.

[@thisguy2659]

What a great knife. I Need one now. FYI the Alox models at 93mm. Surprised he was able to get the longer tools in with minimal modifications. Great tool set.

[@txtoolcrib]

You’re absolutely right! I knew that too. I must have eaten a big bowl full of stupid this morning.

[@sterlingarcher46]

Funny I just watched one of your older vids where you talk about wanting this exact model and here you just uploaded it !

[@korgan7779]

Very nice! One of these days I'll get mine done lol. And yes, Cody does excellent work!

[@RiderOftheNorth1968]

The 93mm reamer is in it self a multitool. My 84mm Alox project have the reamer, a modded 91mm scissor and the blade from a Sakai SAK in ZDP-189 steel.

[@Tapionski]

Great knife I like your tool selection.

[@randallkelley3599]

My very fav 84mm, is the Classic +, and Plus 2, also known as the Micro Farmer. I have every color made in the several year period Swiss Bianco commissioned them. I luv the main blade, and a second small blade, with standard tool set and a saw. That is perfect for me. So I carry the silver and keep all the colors in a display case. I think I have 5 or 6 different colors sets, for both models, and about 30 different Cadet colors and varieties. Cadet has to be the best knife for daily use.

[@muxmurki1497]

Great knife! I also thought having those both „special“ blades in one knife would be great. Since I always carry at least one bigger and more capable anyway, I‘d even skip the big blade for a saw. Would make a great combo with a single knife, and then either a single pliers like Knipex Cobra or a Multitool with good pliers, e,g. The Crunch.

[@pranay24jify]

You just reviewed what I always dreamt off to get from victorinox. I have a harvester but always wanted an Electrician with scissors, and you own one better. I envy you, man

[@txtoolcrib]

This knife has already proven itself extremely useful. I love this setup. Wish Victorinox made a similar model.

[@clintwestwood3539]

I don’t understand why victorinox doesn’t expand the line of the Cadet. It’d easily be a winner. They have absurdly good quality products, but they limit themselves imo. They are already at the top of the game, don’t get me wrong, but they could be on a different Universe altogether if they went just the extra step.

[@josephfarrugia2350]

The pruner hawkbill blade is an even greater package opener.

[@knottheory79220]

That's cool! I often am vexed by the configuration of many Victorinox models. Either the hawkbill or electrician's blades would be far more useful to me than the second pen blade. I don't know why more of their knives don't do that main blade + combi tool combination the Compact does. I drive a desk, but I need a small flathead and small Phillip's head screwdriver a lot because a lot of the equipment in my office is constantly in need of adjustment (think monitor stands and things like that). I really wish there was a thinner 91mm SAK with the inline Phillip's (not the one that replaces the corkscrew). Yeah the can opener works, but it also sucks lol

[@Tuffer12]

My new work edc is the supertool 300 and a wave knife mod, gives me the large pliers, large saw, all the drivers, bit exchanger, scissors, 3 knives and the diamond file. I’m pretty thrilled with this set up. I’m surprised you haven’t done a wave/charge knife yet.. or maybe you have and I have to dig into your archives!

[@kennogawa6638]

He did one on his Surge.

[@kennogawa6638]

He did one on his Surge.

[@patrickbledsoe2176]

Awesome video, very cool new knife, and would love to see a video of a center drive driver on a surge.

[@charlessalmond7076]

Cool knife! I'm just starting to get back into slipjoints. I've always liked SAKs but never saw one exactly like I would want it. I guess I've got a new rabbit hole to explore.

[@michaelfuxeklint4909]

No can nor a bottle opener, this thing must come from another planet 😋😋

[@rabadabadoo491]

Great looking knife, 👌

[@drengskap]

Interesting stuff, Ben - could you say something about what kind of use you get out of the hawkbill blade? I usually only see those on gardener's knives.

[@code6400]

Nice mod, but 91mm scissors can put in to the 84mm cadett! But it needs a little bit adjustment.

[@JohnGreen_US]

Never considered using the awl with a draw cut to open packages. Goin' to give that a try, Thanks.

[@kennogawa6638]

Leatherman is getting ready to launch a new multitool called the Arc.

[@txtoolcrib]

I heard. Not sure how I feel about it yet being in the FREE frame still. Major improvement on the file, still the same magnets though. In my profession, that is simply a non starter.

[@chrisfyfe9212]

Nice ! My “ Go to “ Vic. Is the old Skool Alox Electrician !

[@ITSTIMETOSTOP]

I don’t know if you’ve seen it yet but you should check out the Leatherman Surge.

[@elliottscarborough2528]

Cool knife. Crazy question... Texas cutting mat where do i aquire that .

[@Castleknight]

It's been 2 months since your last video, where are you? Maybe a short to let us know, what's up?

[@GaganSinghJarry]

About a month later victorinox launched their own companion; although the toolset and usecases are kinda different

[@xDooksx]

I want one…Mora Companion is nice too. 😮

[@MrSixxshooter]

Hope your ok Ben ?? Miss your videos . Hope your just busy with work making a fortune . 🙏🤣🇺🇸

[@txtoolcrib]

All good! Tons of work right now.

[@MrSixxshooter]

OK good !!🛠️⚒️🔨🙏🇺🇸😊

[@mattdrives4757]

Nice knife! I want an alox model with Electrician Blade, full Metal file and a 3d screwdriver

[@randallkelley3599]

But yours is very interesting, well done... well done!

[@marcramirez1986]

Hey there my friend this was a great video and great mod as well! But I am just wondering if you were going to come back and do any more videos? We haven't seen YOU in a while hope you are doing well and God bless you and happy father's day

[@SerhiiKhyzhyi]

I cannot imagine how a 3-rd pruner blade can be more beneficial than a can/bottle opener with a screwdriver. In my opinion, the best Victorinox option is the ability to unscrew or pry something in a pinch. Nevertheless, Cody did a great job customizing this knife.

[@FreedomFox1]

It’s meant to be paired with a multitool, which will have locking versions of all those tools.

[@tenchraven]

The one I want... Large/small/corkscrew, scissors with Compact's hook, and large serrated/combo tool/awl. I've got a NIB serrated Spartan and near new Compact waiting for me to have the funds to have it done. 91mm, three layer, is a good size.

[@theomnipresent1]

Just curious why you want the hook tool?

[@almann7885]

Hi Dan I know you have reviewed in the past( which I own, and really like) however have you come across any information in regards to a pocket clip for it? Thank you.

[@JohnnyG2573]

Hey Ben, I was just thinking I hadn’t seen a video from you in a bit. I hope everything’s good and you’re just busy with work/life…

[@txtoolcrib]

I’ve got so much work I can hardly keep up, and it is a welcome change considering the last couple of years.

[@CraigS_427]

Thanks for asking, Johnny. I recently discovered this channel and started buying Leathermans that I didn't know I needed until now. I too was wondering what was going on. Luckily Ben has a ton of videos uploaded that are fun to watch and informative, so it'll take a long time to get caught up. Hoping for new releases nonetheless!

[@GM-gc8gg]

There's already a Victorinox Alox Companion in 58mm size.

[@TheTuneAce]

Damn I was hoping that victorinox finally made a model with both of these blades on it lol

[@txtoolcrib]

I wish they did too.

[@stephenbalk4978]

Question for you, I’m looking for a companion tool for my new curl and I’m questioning the micra and the sog snippets (I know they are discontinued but I have seen a few still floating around)? I really am drawn, the thing I care most about is the scissors themselves

[@txtoolcrib]

Micra, without hesitation.

[@stephenbalk4978]

@@txtoolcrib thank you! I think my decision has been made!

[@joshuasutton4043]

Mines the tinker like mac carried

[@elGaucho93]

Is there a way to get a custom knife or multi tool for under 200 dollar ?

[@beggler1872]

If you do add the centerdrive what's the plan for the current driver on the surge?

[@txtoolcrib]

Undecided at the moment.

[@drumedison]

i want one

[@almann7885]

Ben, I know that this is strictly off topic, but do you have some videos on making a good knot. Thanks.

[@txtoolcrib]

For what application?

[@almann7885]

@@txtoolcrib well just a good knot for tying down say garbage on a trailer? Simple yet solid. Thanks Ben.

[@rayjrdibenedetto867]

Good morning Ben. I enjoy all of your video’s and thank you for them. I would like to get a custom knife from him and told him this but there are so many options and if and when i order it-i would second guess what i picked and or if i should have gotten something different is all? Love all my leathermans and my knives for what they are and do! Thank you again and have a good day

[@fossilimprint2954]

It has been 3 months since your last post (today is June 21, 2023). Please post more if you are able.

[@frankysour]

Great video, except that you kept calling the big alox victorinoxes as 91mm 🤣🤣🤣

[@txtoolcrib]

Yep, I realized that mistake too late.

[@MrSixxshooter]

How’s it going Ben ? 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@txtoolcrib]

Great. Work has me super busy, and I’m not complaining one bit.

[@thealchemist5376]

Opinions on the Leatherman Arc?

[@txtoolcrib]

Undecided. I like that they are trying new implements. However, I don’t think I will ever be able to get with the magnetic architecture.