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Victorinox Swiss Army Climber II Pocket Knife | 
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| Brand: Victorinox
Category: Sports
List Price: $33.00
Buy New: $15.99
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Rating:  reviews
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 4.6 x 2 x 0.7
MPN: 53381
Model: 54992
UPC: 046928549924
EAN: 0046928549924
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| Features:
| • | Precision crafted in Switzerland to ensure years of use | | • | Measures 3.58 inches when closed; weights 3.55 ounces | | • | Includes a small and large blade, two screwdrivers, bottle and can openers, a corkscrew and a lot more | | • | Includes a lifetime warranty | | • | Features more than ten useful tools |
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Product Description
Features: Large & Small knife blade, Corkscrew, Can opener w/small screwdriver, Bottle opener w/large screwdriver & wire stripper, Reamer, Scissors, Multi purpose hook, Key ring, Tweezers & toothpick
Product Description
The Swiss Army Climber II Knife is a compact knife with a selection of more than 10 useful tools. Precision crafted in Switzerland, this knife is constructed with a nylon handle, and 100-percent stainless-steel components that will hold their edge and last you for years. The Climber II weighs a lightweight 3.55 ounces and measures 3.58 inches when closed. Features include: large and small blades, two standard screwdrivers, bottle and can openers, a corkscrew, a wire stripper, scissors, key ring, reamer, and parcel hook. Tweezers and a toothpick pull out of the ends of the Climber II. Ideal for your glove box, utility drawer, or taking along for weekend trips at the cabin. About Swiss Army Knives
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The forerunner of that name dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor or versatility.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Where True Swiss Army Knives begin. February 22, 2010
Moodies forever
The climber IMO is where serious SAK's begin. The tool that sets the Climber apart from it less expensive brethren, is the scissors. It is strong enough to trim fingernails, yet delicate and precise enough to cut lightweight paper precisly. When using any of the tools, you can feel the precision built into each functional tool.
I have other Victorinox SAK's, but the usefullness, combined with the small size and light weight, make the Climber the one I reach for 95% of the time.
It doesn't have a lot of tools, but has most of the essentials February 2, 2010
Mark Twain
Legendary quality, it can be abused. Any Victorinox Model II knives are cased with different materials, which are not as pretty as the shinny red model, if it matters to you, you may want to consider the original model.
This knife has the minimum set of usable tools. I think it has the best feature set among Victorinox swiss army knifes in the same size, though some might argue the Tinker is better. With its light weight and low price, you won't remember having it in your pocket; even if you do forget, it doesn't cost that much to replace.
 Very Good But...... February 1, 2010
S. Devarakonda (Northern VA)
I wanted to give it a 4 Star, But the Logo on the knife looks like it has been carved by Hand and not Machine embossed....MEANING: NOT ORIGINAL.
But I will give the benefit of doubt to the seller & give it a 3 Star instead of No Stars.
It is sharp and cuts through things easily and the grip + size are perfect for any sized hands.
Swiss Army knife September 16, 2009
david w. osedach (San Diego, CA United States)
For any world traveller. And for every couch potato. This handy knife/tool is indispensable. From opening a bottle of wine to cutting your cheese - this knife does it all.
They last just about forever. And the only reson I bought a new one is because I misplaced the old.
Just the Basics August 3, 2009
Pyanfar Chanur (USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had to order this to replace the identical knife that I have owned for 7 years: airport security had to confiscate and destroy it when I accidentally left it in my laptop bag.
The Climber II knife is the knife I carry with me every day: even in the office, it always comes in handy. The can opener has a knack for staying sharp, the scissors often trim stray threads, and the long blade is just the thing for peeling a piece of fruit at lunch. I've also used the leather punch to add holes to my belt (thank you, regular exercise!), the corkscrew easily opens a wine bottle, and the bottle opener and screwdrivers get regular use. What's impressed me the most is the durability of the Victorinox steel: I've put all sorts of stress and leverage on the parts and have yet to break one, even prying loose the lid of an old stuck paint can.
Some quick tips for you:
1) Periodically clean out your knife: carefully open all parts, blow dust out, clean pocket lint, etc. Check the screw holding the scissors and tighen it.
2) Oil the knife: if it starts to get hard to pull out the parts, a drop of 3-in-1 oil at each end and in the middle (for the leather punch/hook handle) works wonders. Let the oil soak in, wipe up the excess, and don't put it back into your pocket until you've had a chance to work the parts back and forth a few times (to get the oil into the hinges) and then let it sit out on a cloth to pick up leftover leakage.
3) Sharpen with care: you should seldom have to sharpen the can opener, but the rest will need periodic sharpening. Think carefully about which angle you apply the whetstone to the scissors: you don't want to have the scissor blades abraded further apart from each other.
Do these things a couple of times a year and this knife will last you forever.
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