VictorinoxSwiss Army Huntsman Multi-Tool Pocket Knife in Red

In Short: The Huntsman is a Swiss Army Knife, it is well built and well worth the price.I carry my SAK everyday and everywhere (unless explicitly prohibited). A SAK is an indispensable tool and for good reason. With an SAK and a lot of creative know-how , a lot of day-to-day problems are easily overcome, whether in a wilderness setting or in an urban environment. My SAK has served me well on several Scout Campouts as well as in the office. My SAK has worked in several capacities, from basic cutting tasks (opening packages and sharpening pencils) , to tightening or loosening screws, to prying open stuck knots, to opening cans of soup or beans or tuna for meals in camp or at the office. Opening food cans is probably the second most common task my SAK performs.The Huntsman is a step up from my previous EDC, a Spartan, which will now serve as a spare knife in my rucksack. I chose the Huntsman primarily for the additional saw and scissors. These tools will add more versatility to my EDC. The Huntsman is built as solidly as any SAK that I have previously owned, and the tools it contains are of excellent design and quality. The blades on the Huntsman, like my other SAKs, came hair-shaving sharp.A quick search on Youtube (strongly recommended ) will demonstrate the multiple possible uses of the Huntsman SAK. The scissors and saw are sharp, and will be handy in the field, or at work. These scissors can be used in a number of situations, such as cutting moleskin to cover a blister, or in tying a fly.The saw will be helpful in a number of whittling and wood working tasks such as making a button out of antler (with a little help from the awl) , or making a tool to process a plastic bottle into cordage.The package hook also has a number of possible uses, some obvious, and others, not so much, and will definitely be handy.While some many prefer a much more expensive multi-tool, I find an SAK , especially the Huntsman, is much better suited for my day-to-day tasks. There's no question that a multi-tool may be more rugged, but that extra ruggedness comes at the cost of extra bulk and weight. I find an SAK to be more than adequate in most situations, as it is quite capable as long as it is used within its limitations. If the job strains the limits of the tool, its time to get a specialized tool.I find that my SAK is more useful for a multitude of tasks than is a common tactical folder. The SAK also draws less unwanted attention as it rides quietly and invisibly in my pocket. Over the years, I have carried several different styles of tactical knives and multi-tools. However, the tool I have carried most and that is most likely to accompany me everyday, and everywhere is my SAK. I really feel uncomfortable if I have to to leave home without mine.

I am not an outdoorsman by trade, but I appreciate nature and being able to take care of ones self in it and in the day to day. I life multifunction items, that actually works and is helpful for a multitude of tasks. This checks all those boxes. I love the black scales. Though not the iconic red, still very nice. This has all the tools you could need in urban life and for small fishing or camping trips,maybe hiking. The blades and tools are basically steel but very reliable and easy to sharpen. The size is nice,big enough to work,small enough to easily carry. The blades are sharp and the tools work good for their intended purposes.Just remember what this thing is for,it's a pocket knife. For small and slightly bigger jobs. Opening packages, fishing activities, fire making etc. The saw for example is extremely nice and sharp. It could probably cut kindling up to an inch thick,maybe a bit more. Feather stick nicely etc. Has a nice selection of tools like wire stripper,flat and phillips head, bottle and can opener,awl, cork screw, tweezers, tooth pick, parcel hook etc. I think the toothpick is the most useless of them all, but as many pointed out, you can replace it with several tools,like small fire steel. You can feel the quality of it. As long as you don't judge it against bigger, heavy duty knives for harder purposes, like splitting wood, you can't find more value for money. Big recommend.

This knife is an excellent folder, with a wide range of blades to assist in so may little jobs. This multiplex knife is not bulky, and has just a few more useful tools than the Victorinox Tinker. There is a tiny bit of heft to the Huntsman, which speaks to its sturdiness without being heavy in any way. I use one, or more of the blades and tools daily. Slips into the pocket with ease. Used in conjunction with a small Leatherman Squirt ES, that I keep in another pocket; I have got all sorts of assist in so many areas where a little "running" repair is a snap and keeps "troubles" in the realm of a minor inconvenience. My only desire would be for the main cutting blade to be lockable, but this would probably add a little too much in bulk for a small pocket knife. The Huntsman is truly a tip to the original multiplex knives of the 1900's, with that lovely little hook tool... originally a parcel carrier, for slipping under the string that brown paper parcels came with... These are a few of my favorite things.

Now this is a pocket knife! Classic Victorinox quality and tools. Each tool is solid, well crafted, fits in the cradle perfectly, and has just the right amount of tension when opening. I have several Victorinox's, used them the past 30-40 years, this is my first black version just so I can distinguish it from my other red ones (quick visual check of color reminds me which tools it has). The ONLY thing I wish Victorinox would consider is to combine this size and all it's current features with a phillips head screwdriver - if they could make that work. You really have to choose between that or a corkscrew without going to a larger version. However, I use the two flathead screwdrivers to compensate on phillips head screws when needed, so not a big deal. I recently bought and returned the yellow EvoGrip Victorinox due to the design and quality feel (or lack thereof) and bought this instead. (I left a review on EvoGrip). Black finish is pretty cool, just don't drop it in the woods at night!

Read through a lot of reviews of damaged/scuffed/used examples from other Sellers. Not this time. Nail biting and hoping for a good/smooth transaction. Got a good one. Right out the box, sharp, clean and lightly oiled. Wiped the blades and handle off and was good to go. Happy with my purchase. Highly recommend this Seller. Reputable dealer.