Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Camping & Outdoor Survival Guide. Bryan Lynch
bottle opener
6. screwdriver, 6 mm
7. wire stripper
8. reamer, punch and sewing awl
9. Phillips screwdriver 1/2
10. scissors
11. fish scaler
12. ruler (inches)
13. ruler (cm)
14. hook disgorger
15. multipurpose hook
16. toothpick
17. tweezers
18. key ring
Fisherman
This useful model offers fishermen an assortment of useful tools.
Evolution S54
The Evolution S54 looks like it can do it all! Have some light-duty maintenance in mind? No problem, it comes with a nut wrench and adjustable pliers. Need to start a fire? No problem, it has a magnifying glass. The built-in ruler and compass are sure to help you get through the woods and to your next secret fishing hole. The safety-conscious trekker will appreciate the locking mechanism on the knife blade of this medium-sized model.
BASIC TOOLS & FUNCTIONS
1. key ring
2. toothpick
3. tweezers
4. large blade
5. nail file
6. nail cleaner
7. corkscrew
8. bottle opener
9. wire stripper
10. screwdriver, 5 mm
11. can opener
12. screwdriver, 3 mm
13. reamer, punch and sewing awl
14. wood saw
15. magnifying glass
16. screwdriver, 3.5 mm
17. compass
18. ruler (cm)
19. ruler (inches)
20. sight line
21. pliers
22. wire cutter
23. wire-crimping tool
24. nut wrench
25. adjustable opening
26. scissors
27. metal saw
28. metal file
29. fish scaler
30. hook disgorger
31. Phillips screwdriver 1/2
32. universal wrench M3, M4, M5
Evolution S54
I like how a metal frame was used for the magnifying glass on this model.
Spartan
As far as medium models go, you can’t get more classic than the Officer’s Knife, and the Spartan falls right in line.
BASIC TOOLS & FUNCTIONS
1. large blade
2. small blade
3. can opener
4. screwdriver, 3 mm
5. bottle opener
6. screwdriver, 6 mm
7. wire stripper
8. reamer, punch and sewing awl
9. corkscrew
10. toothpick
11. tweezers
12. key ring
Spartan
With twelve basic tools, the Spartan is an EDC knife for everyone.
Hercules
This model feels as slim as a medium knife but in a robust package. I have always liked the Swiss Army Knife’s large straight knife, and using the even larger knife of the Hercules is quite a treat.
BASIC TOOLS & FUNCTIONS
1. large blade
2. can opener
3. screwdriver, 3 mm
4. bottle opener
5. screwdriver, 5 mm, lockable
6. wire stripper
7. reamer, punch
8. Phillips screwdriver 0/1, long
9. scissors
10. toothpick
11. tweezers
12. key ring
13. wood saw
14. corkscrew
15. Phillips screwdriver, 1/2
16. pliers
17. wire cutter
18. wire-crimping tool
Expedition Kit
Just as the name indicates, the Hercules is a large, strong knife ready for some tough jobs!
The Locksmith
Simplicity meets elegance and functionality with the Locksmith. The one-handed-opening straight blade snaps soundly into the blade-locking mechanism, adding a great degree of safety. I hadn’t experienced any of the Swiss Army Knives that were designed to be opened one-handed until I tried out the Locksmith. I have to say that its operation is very smooth.
BASIC TOOLS & FUNCTIONS
1. large blade
2. reamer, punch
3. can opener
4. screwdriver, 3 mm
5. bottle opener
6. screwdriver, 5 mm, lockable
7. wire stripper
8. wood saw
9. metal saw
10. metal file
11. Phillips screwdriver 1/2
12. key ring
13. toothpick
14. tweezers
The Locksmith
In case you are wondering, the “hole” in the large