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Victorinox Swiss Army Waiter Pocket Tool | 
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| Brand: Victorinox
Category: Apparel
Buy New: $7.99 - $17.50
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Rating:  reviews
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| Features:
| • | Large Blade, Toothpick, Corkscrew | | • | Cap Lifter with Can Opener | | • | Screwdriver, Tweezers | | • | Wire Stripper, Key Ring | | • | Length: 84mm |
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| Customer Reviews:
Waiter April 4, 2010
kobayashi
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First off: the thicker and heavier the knife, the less likely you are going to carry it. When is a pocket knife not a pocket knife? When it sits in your drawer instead of your pocket.
Secondly: you want the corkscrew. Even if you don't drink wine. One day or the other you will find yourself at a party where everyone forgot to bring a corkscrew. At which point, you will produce your little red knife and with nonchalance pop the cork open. The initial cries of dismay will be followed by cheers and a collective sigh of relief.
You'll get the girl and your 15 minutes of fame, thanks to the Victorinox Waiter.
 The classic keeps going February 12, 2010
Jordon Cooper (Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought this knife for my son to have with him while at the lake. It does everything a pocket knife should; it's blades are sharp, it's taken a beating and kept going, and it's small enough for a boys pockets and not fall out.
Great little knife for the price December 18, 2009
mbj (MD United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I wanted an inexpensive picnic knife (blade, bottle opener, and corkscrew) that was big enough to be useful, while still small and light enough to carry around in my pocket every day. I'm quite pleased with Victorinox Waiter. I'd buy it again and recommend it if you're looking for this type of knife.
Most people have a pretty good idea of what they're getting when they buy a Victorinox Swiss Army knife (which company marketers insist on calling "pocket tool" ;-) The Waiter is a nice little knife of decent quality at a good price. It's 3.25 inches long overall with a 2.5 inch blade (very bottom of base to tip). This is about .25 inches shorter than the "Camper" Swiss Army knife I grew up with but still long enough to be useful (cut an orange, etc.). It's quite thin and light, but still feels well made like its larger counterparts.
There are two brands of "real" Swiss Army knives: Victorinox and Wenger. The Wenger Evolution (Evo) 63 is the equivalent to the Victorinox Waiter. I discovered it on-line after I bought the Waiter, got curious and ordered it because I was drawn in by the contoured handle. I was surprised by how much nicer the less expensive Victorinox was. The edges of the Wenger 63's noticeably hollow handle don't line up flush with inside metal knife housing (by design). It's a bit wider than the Waiter and has a more bulky (less pocket-friendly) feel. The Wenger blade doesn't have the luster of the Victorinox (though the edge is good) and the bottle opener is thinner. Their "patented locking screwdriver" feature refers to the shape, not to any locking in place ability. The Wenger feels noticeably cheaper in comparison ("in comparison" - it's still an OK knife). So with the benefit of some hindsight, I recommend the Victorinox Waiter above. It's a great, versatile little knife and a real value.
Great urban every day carry tool December 12, 2009
mqqn (Peoria Illinois)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have owned a Waiter for 15 years now and carry it every day. The knife is high quality, with the ability to take a nice edge when re-sharpened.
It comes sharp enough to shave the hair off of your arm.
The tweezers are very handy, and they work surprisingly well.
Of course for urban situations, the corkscrew and bottle opener come in very handy!
A great all around small pocket tool.
I bought three more this year - and am gifting them to special friends.
Great smaller knife, but more useful that it's size belies.
Very good pocket tool March 28, 2009
P. Victor
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It is sharp, thin, light, red :). An excellent gift for a friend. If it cost 5$, I would buy one for each of my friends (150 people).
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