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Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife

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The Swiss Army Soldier knife combines a locking, serrated blade with the functions of a multi-tool in a design that's built tough to withstand years of rugged outdoor use.

  • 3 in. serrated blade opens easily with 1 hand and locks into place
  • Features a wood saw, can opener with a small screwdriver, bottle opener with a large screwdriver and wire stripper, Phillips screwdriver, reamer and lanyard ring
  • Stainless-steel components, nylon handle and aluminum interior housings ensure the Soldier knife will last for years
  • Crafted by Victorinox of Switzerland, makers of the original Swiss Army knife

Please note: Victorinox products can only be shipped to U.S. addresses.

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Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Camping
Serrated
Yes
1
3.5 inches
4.4 inches
Yes
Nylon
Stainless steel
1
1
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
4.8 ounces
Knife blade type
Locking blade
Number of blades
Max blade length (in.)
Closed length
One-handed opening
Handle material
Blade material
Phillips screwdriver(s)
Standard screwdriver(s)
Bottle opener
Can opener
Wire stripper
Lanyard ring
Reamer
Wood saw
Weight

Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife Customer Reviews

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Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife
 
4.1

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable grip (9)
  • Durable (7)
  • Sharp blade (6)
  • Functional (4)
  • Easy to use (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Camping (8)
    • Survival (5)
    • All around tool (3)
    • Home (3)
    • Hunting (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid adventurer (7)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (4)
      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Survivalist / minimalist (3)

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    4.0

    solid product

    By cheemo

    from Houston, TX

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    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Sharp Blade
    • Smooth Locking Mechanism

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Home

      Comments about Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife:

      Good solid knife with an excellent price point. Very well made which is solid.
      Out of the box the knife is extremely sharp. All blades and tools are easy to extract and put away. I also like the balance that the knife has.

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      • No

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      3.0

      It's pretty good

      By Joelalesch

      from Mars

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      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • No Pocket Clip
      • Sharp Blade

      Cons

      • Difficult To Close
      • Thin Blade

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Home
      • Work

      Comments about Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife:

      I destroyed my car seating from always using knives with clips and got really fed up so I got this pocket knife. I have had other swiis army knifes and pretty much like them. I don't like that they make all their knifes for right handed people. this one is too tight opening and closing. The bladeis too thin at the tip, and the metal is flaring out and bendeing near the tip. I really did not want a full serrated blade but it's ok, wish it was a tanto blade. The thing I hate the most is, the phillips in the middle,put it on the end!! Like the bottle opener, don't need a reamer, put a small blade instead. Very sharp, cut my finger, because it is for right handers and too tight. I don't like junk, this one is ok but could be better. feels pretty good in the hand and not too heavy or bulky.

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      4.0

      Sweet!!!

      By Soldat climber

      from Rochester Minnesota

      About Me Casual/ Recreational

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      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Durable
      • Handy
      • Nice To Open Anything
      • Sharp Blade
      • Smooth Locking Mechanism

      Cons

      • Doesn't Snap Open Quickly

      Best Uses

        Comments about Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife:

        This is a very useful tool for just about everything. It is my first swiss army knife and I am more than pleased with the functions. It is very versatile. I haven't been able to test every single function on it yet. THe craftmanship is very nice though.

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        4.0

        well made

        By Midwest Aerospace Engineer

        from Midwest USA

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        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Durable
        • Sharp Blade
        • Smooth Locking Mechanism

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Camping

          Comments about Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife:

          Knife is a little larger than the classic red-colored Victorinox knives. Locking mechanism is very solid. Bought it to use the small saw to clear small brush from a seldom-used trail. Works very well for trimming the branches of bushes that have overgrown into a trail. The other tools have the usual uses.

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          4.0

          almost perfect...

          By Three sisters backpacker

          from Coburg, OR

          About Me Casual/ Recreational

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          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Larger
          • Sharp Blade

          Cons

          • Needs To Open More Smooth

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Home
          • Survival

          Comments about Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife:

          I use this knife for casual and outdoor uses and so far it has preformed better than expected, what I like about it is that out can cut through the tough plastic that is hard to open, even with scissors. one problem is that it is a little rough when you are opening it but after a while you hardly notice itit.

          Service and delivery comments:

          the knife came in perfect condition.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

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          4.0

          Excellent Camping Knife

          By Minnesota Photo Hound

          from The Great Northwoods

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          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Functional
          • Sharp Blade
          • Variety Of Tools

          Cons

          • Heavy bulky

          Best Uses

          • Camping
          • Hunting
          • Survival

          Comments about Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife:

          This knife is an excellent utility knife when camping. Its great for cutting wood and an assortment of other functions. The only thing I don't like about it is that its a little big and heavy. As a backpacker, I would love to find a knife that's just as functional, but a little lighter. Still, it is a great knife for car camping and the BWCA. I'm glad I got it!

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          • No

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          (8 of 8 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Great Knife - Same as Trekker

          By Charlie2

          from Chicago

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          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Easy to clean
          • Easy to Use
          • Multi-function

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • All around tool
            • Campgrounds
            • Great gift
            • Rugged Camping
            • Survival

            Comments about Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife:

            This is a great knife for a backpacker. It has a large useful blade, saw, bottle openers, screwdriver (flat and Phillips), and the punch. The blade is serrated at the front and smooth near the handle (backwards from most knives, but makes more sense). This is the exact same knife as the Swiss Army Trekker, except for the rubber grips in the handle, which don't feel any different than the trekker as well as the color (Trekker is black).

            the Soldier Knife does not come in a non-serrated version, but the Trekker comes in both serrated and non-serrated, so if you want a smooth blade, go with the trekker. Otherwise, this is just about the perfect back country knife, in my opinion.

            • Gift:
            • No
            • What Is Your Gear Style:
            • Minimalist

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            (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            New age tool, old world quality

            By Strider1105

            from Carlsbad, CA

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            Pros

            • Comfortable Grip
            • Durable
            • Easy to clean
            • Easy to Use
            • Multi-function

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • All around tool
              • Campgrounds
              • Hunting
              • Rugged Camping
              • Survival

              Comments about Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife:

              I have owned the Camper and Climber versions of the traditional swiss army knives. I still use them to this day. Camping, Packing or traveling, I use these tools no less that 10 times per day, it never leaves my pocket. Still the traditional knives work best for urban travel and light hiking, but this new style has many practical improvments. First, the grip is far better and larger. this is important for heavy cutting and food prep. Second, It includes a beefy Philips screwdriver,; Nice quality. The larger grip makes the saw far mor practical for cutting wood, rope, nylon. Finally although it only has one large serrated blade, The blade locks and can be opened and operated with one hand. Very useful for climbing. This thing is more of a knife and less of an all-in-one. Cons: no cork-screw or scissors. Thats why my traditional knife stays at camp but this one travels with me. Get it, have it for life.

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              • No
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              • Minimalist

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              (7 of 11 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              What a great remake of an old classic

              By Attilla

              from Dallas, Tx

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              Pros

              • Comfortable Grip
              • Durable
              • Easy to Use
              • Multi-function

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • All around tool
                • Campgrounds
                • Great gift
                • Hunting
                • Rugged Camping
                • Survival

                Comments about Victorinox Soldier Swiss Army Knife:

                I love this new version.
                I love my old classic that I had since I was 10.
                I will put away my old classic and keep it for memories, but this new version is my new fav.
                I would say get it, get it, get it.
                You shall not be disappointed.

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                • No
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                • Minimalist

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