Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman Pocket Knife, Black
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I don't recall doing any paperwork, but I can tell you that this knife has saved my life on several occasions. Out in an air-filled boat with hollow plastic oars, a mile from nowhere except the shore, the plastic hollow oar has bent in half and is no longer usable. Cut the sapling in half, put a short piece of branch in the oar, and rowed back to camp a mile. There were no papers required because all of the blades were self-explanatory.
Although the Hunstman lacks a locking blade, Victorinox Swiss Army Knives do. It's impossible to list them all here.
The blade is 2.25 inches long. The blade is 4 inches long and has a total length of 2 inches. 7 inches
These are made in Switzerland, and if it says "Swiss Army Knife," you can be sure it is.
Selected User Reviews For Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman Pocket Knife, Black
The huntsman (or at least it used to be) is MY FAVORITE Swiss army version. I'm on my fourth (due to TSA, loss, and other people's 'borrowing'). br>br>The instrument br>br> The best compromise between functionality and size/weight, in my opinion, is the set. If you're out in the great outdoors, I think you'll need the knife and the saw at the very least. If you're going camping, can and bottle openers are also useful. If you're in a less "outdoorsy" setting, such as a city, You don't want to be pulling out a 4" flipper in church or the office, so the small knife and scissors are perfect for those odd jobs without causing fear or strange looks from those around you. Last but not least, if you are of legal drinking age - The wine cork screw is a must-have item! br>br>Now you're probably wondering why I didn't give it five stars. Well, for that extra bit of cutting safety, I'd like a locking knife blade. As a result, the Swiss Victorinox EvoGrip S17 is my current recommendation. This is a tool that is similar to the previous one. set in the same style as the huntsman, but with the addition of a locking blade and the same size and weight.
In a nutshell, the Huntsman is a Swiss Army Knife that is well-made and well worth the money. br>br>I carry my SAK with me every day and everywhere (unless otherwise specified). A SAK is a must-have tool, and with good reason. With an SAK and a lot of creative know-how, you're ready to take on the world. a lot of day-to-day responsibilities Day-to-day problems can be easily solved in either a wilderness or an urban setting. My SAK has served me well on several Scout Campouts as well as in the office, performing a variety of tasks ranging from basic cutting tasks (opening packages and sharpening pencils) to tightening or loosening screws, prying open stuck knots, and opening soup, beans, or tuna cans for meals in camp or at the office. br>br>The Huntsman is an improvement over my previous EDC, a Spartan, which will now be used as a backup knife in my rucksack. I went with the Huntsman because of the extra saw and scissors. My EDC will benefit from the addition of these tools. The Huntsman is as well-made as any SAK I've ever owned, and the tools inside are of high quality and design. The Huntsman's blades, like those on my other SAKs, were hairy. razor blades are razor sharp br>br>A quick YouTube search (strongly recommended) will show the Huntsman SAK's many applications. The saw and scissors are both sharp and will come in handy in the field or at work. These scissors are useful for a variety of tasks, including cutting moleskin to cover a blister and tying flies. br>br>The saw will come in handy for a variety of whittling and woodworking projects, such as making an antler button (with a little help from the awl) or creating a tool to turn a plastic bottle into cordage. br>br>The package hook can be used for a variety of things, some of which are obvious and others which are less so, and it will come in handy. br>br>While some people would rather have a much more expensive multi-player game, others would rather have a much more affordable single-player game. I find that an SAK, particularly the Huntsman, is far more suitable for my day-to-day needs. responsibilities throughout the day There's no denying that a multi-level marketing campaign can be extremely effective. Although the tool is more durable, it does so at the expense of added bulk and weight. In most situations, I find an SAK to be more than adequate, as it is quite capable when used within its limits. If the job exceeds the tool's capabilities, it's time to invest in a more specialized tool. br>br>I find that my SAK serves me better than a standard tactical folder for a variety of tasks. Because it rides quietly and invisibly in my pocket, the SAK attracts less unwanted attention. I've carried a variety of tactical knives and multi-tools over the years. tools. My SAK, on the other hand, is the tool I've carried the most and will most likely carry with me every day and everywhere. If I have to leave home without mine, I am extremely uncomfortable.
This multi-tool isn't as large as the Victorinox Tinker, but it has a few more useful tools. The Huntsman has a slight heft to it that speaks to its durability without being overbearing. One or more of the blades and tools are something I use on a daily basis. It easily fits into a pocket. I keep a small Leatherman Squirt ES in my other pocket and use it in conjunction with it. I've received a lot of help in a lot of areas where a quick "running" repair keeps "problems" to a minimum. My only wish is for the main cutting blade to be lockable, but that would likely add too much bulk for a small pocket knife. The Huntsman is a true homage to the original multiplex knives of the 1900s, with that lovely little hook tool. Originally a parcel carrier, it was designed to fit under the string that came with brown paper parcels. These are some of my personal favorites.
This is the first time I've ever purchased one of these, and I have no prior experience with them. br>br>Getting any of the tools out is extremely difficult. The tools are all very tightly packed, and they all have a very strong spring. Because the rows are so narrow, you can't cram anything else in there to help. Furthermore, the tweezers provided are insufficient to remove any of the items. Even the most powerful tweezers struggle because the spring feature on these tools overpowers the ability to pull the item out. I'm not sure if these tools will get any easier to use over time. Maybe, but that isn't helpful right now, and I wouldn't want to rely on it in an emergency.
I purchased the Huntsman to replace a long-lost Swiss Army knife. I chose black because it appeared to be both sleek and dare I say it, sophisticated. pretty. On this, I really like the saw. I bought three more in red as Christmas gifts for my sons and husband because it's perfect for sawing small limbs to start a fire. If I had one complaint, it'd be that the saw is very difficult for my RA fingers to pull out. I actually broke two nails in the process of getting to the saw. Perhaps it was because I was so accustomed to my older, well-worn knife. Nonetheless, it comes highly recommended.
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