Product Description : This pocketable knife has 16 amazing tools that help you conquer the obstacles to new discovery. 6. cap lifter 7. - screwdriver 8. wire stripper 9. reamer, punch 10. key ring 11. tweezers 12. toothpick 13. scissors 14. multi-purpose hook (parcel carrier) 15. Phillips screwdriver 16. magnifying glass. 3-1/2 Long when closed. Size: 91 mm | 3 1/2 inch. In 1895, Karl Elsener thought of manufacturing quality Swiss Army Knives (SAK) to be used by Swiss Army, as he was irritated to see the Swiss using a German multipurpose knives during the military operations. What makes Victorinox stand apart from other (so called) manufacturers of SAKs are that it was formed by none other than Elsener himself. For almost a centuary, only two manufacturers ruled the SAK market they were: Victorinox, and Wenger. In April 2005, Wenger was acquired by Victorinox. Now the Victorinox has monopoly in supplying SAK to Swiss Army, and to the retail civilian market.I am currently using the Victorinox Forester, and the Explorer, but my favorite is the Explorer, as it is comes very handy in your everyday's work. The most used features by me are: Philips screwdriver, scissors, magnifying glass, and of course the large blade.I am using Swiss Army knives since last 5 years. I tried Wenger (before it was acquired by Victorinox), and I was surprised to see the difference in quality. No doubt, Victorinox came out as the winner here. Exceptional high quality and attention to detail makes them the world's best Swiss Army Knife manufacturer. Don't even think of buying the cheap (made in China) SAK, you will just waste your money. So, the Victorinox is your best bet! This is my second Swiss Army Explorer; I lost the first one on a trip last summer. While it is true that there are Swiss Army knives with a greater number of tools than the Explorer, at a certain point, they tend to become unwieldy and somewhat expensive. At a price point of under $30.00, the Explorer combines great utility, economy and compactness. The only tool I have never used on the Explorer is the hook; in fact, I have never quite figured out what its purpose actually is. I have had many Swiss Army Knives over the years and this style has always been my favorite. It has all the tools that I am ever likely to need and is light enough to carry everywhere I go.The fact that this has two knives is especially appealing to me since I can keep one for "dirty"/rough work whilst keeping the other blade clean.Now if only it had a belt clip.
