My thoughts and views on the Victorinox Rally Swiss Army Knife. At just a little over 2 inches, Victorinox’s keychain Swiss Army knives have been a staple of many folks’ key rings for decades. They’re light, slim, easy to carry and pack a ton of useful features in a tiny package. Perhaps the most popular of all is the Classic model. However, I submit that the Rally model will very likely offer more utility at a very similar price. The Classic’s scissors probably won’t be missed — after all, the blade will very likely cover the majority of most folks’ cutting needs. However, the addition of a stout and effective bottle opener, Phillips screwdriver, and wire stripper offer a lot more bang for your buck in this reviewer’s opinion. (By the way, if you absolutely must “have it all”, look for the Victorinox Rambler, which blends the best of both worlds by including the scissors and screwdriver/bottle opener/wire stripper in an ever-so-slightly thicker package.) Specs on the knife/multitool discussed herein: Length: 2.25″ Weight: 0.8 oz. Tools: knife, nail file, slotted (flathead) screwdriver, Philips screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, keychain with ring All content by ItsAWonderfulKnife, not to be used without permission
Leatherman Charge TTi. S30v plain edge blade. 420HC (High Carbon) rescue blade with gut hook. File – diamond, coursed and hacksaw. Wood Saw Pliers – regular, needle nose. Wire and hard wire cutter. Imperial (standard) and metric ruler (inches and centimetres). Flat head screwdriver/pry bar. Precision (eyeglass) flat head and philips screwdriver. Scissors Leatherman bit holder with #2 philips and 3/16 flat head screwdrivers. Bottle/can opener (cap lifter) Wire stripper. Built in lanyard ring. Removable pocket clip Removable lanyard ring. 6 extra bits. Premium leather/nylon sheath.
This is my take on the good and bad of the Victorinox Super Tinker Swiss Army Knife. My favorite features on the knife are the usability of the perfectly EDC sized knife blade, the precise scissors, and the all around excellent Philips screwdriver. the main dislike I have is that the knife blade is not lockable. The blade has remained sharp through a good week of cutting, which is very surprising to me. At around the price range, this is a steal. Filmed with a Canon Powershot sx230 hs camera.
Two outstanding keychain sized multi-tools are represented in the Leatherman Squirt S4, and Leatherman Micra. With a practically identical feature set, and the Leatherman stamp of quality backing them both, how does one choose between them? In this video, I compare the two tools, and explore the strengths and weaknesses (albeit few) of each to help you make a decision about which one best suits your needs.