VictorinoxHiker

I only bought this because of the little saw. Love it. Great gift item.

I once went into the woods wearing nothing but the Hiker duct taped to my thigh. I wanted to see if I could survive a day. After a while, I was getting hungry, so I hunted me a squirrel. I snuck up on the little bugger as quiet as a mouse fart, then stabbed it with the long blade. No worries, the little feller died a quick and humane death. I then used the short knife to skin it. Then I needed a fire, because we all know squirrel meat is best when cooked medium rare...am I right? I used the wood saw to cut myself several small branches. I rubbed two of those lil' sticks together, and presto zesto...a fire.While I waited for the meat to roast, I used the small blade again...to cut long pieces of sinew from the skin still attached to the fur. The wire stripper was great at stretching the sinew out into long and thin "threads". I used some sinew as thread to fashion the rest of the squirrel pelt into a nice little man-thong. The reamer has a sewing eye, so it was easy peazy. It was nice to finally cover my giblets, and the thong was warm and perfect (though a tad bit slimy). I then ate my roasted squirrel, and continued walking.As I was walking, I came across a couple gals hiking through the woods. I gave them a nice wave "hello", and for some reason, they took off running. One was so scared she dropped her bag to move faster, I guess. I have no idea what the problem was. Sure, I still had a little squirrel blood on my hands. But I was wearing a mighty fine, and high quality (if I say so myself) fur thong. Fur is a universal sign of high class folk, so they must have been fearful that they were trespassing on a rich man's property (them believing that rich man was me, of course...with my fancy furs and all). Anyway, I picked up the bag and tried to run it back to the gals, but they ran even faster. They kept running and ignoring my screams of "Stop running from me! I have something for you!" I soon tired. The running made me pooped, and squirrel don't fill the belly for long. If I had eaten an opossum, I would have still been full...but a squirrel ain't nothing.I heard rattling in the bag, which sounded like something canned and likely edible. I decided that common law probably would establish said bag was now my property since the gals abandoned it and I made first claims. So I unzipped the bag and saw 2 beer bottles (thankfully still cold) and some cans of chili. Those gals probably saved my life, because I would have likely fainted from starvation had they not bestowed me with these vittles. But I'm sure I also saved them from a night of bad gas (seriously, beer and chili?). So I considered us even. I used the Hiker's bottle opener to pop open a beer. Then the can opener for the chili cans. I didn't bother making another fire, as I was mightily faintish and in need of nourishment ASAP. After eating, I used the Hiker's toothpick to get the bean skins out my teeth. Then I used the tweezers to pluck out a few splinters from my feet.My stomach was starting to get upset, and I thought I remembered hearing that eating bark stops it. Probably a bunch of bull, but I was nearly naked, and desperately hindered by a belly ache. I used the wood saw to cut a branch, then used the flat screwdriver to peel off the corky part of the bark (you don't eat the corky park). Then I chewed the fresher underneath bark. It didn't really help my gas, but at least now I can sound outdoorsy when I tell people that I ate bark. I realized that the Hiker had a key ring, so I punctured a hole into my fur thong with the reamer and hung my Swiss Army Knife from the key ring. I sort of passed out shortly after. I woke up the next day. I was tired, sick, and covered in rashes. I survived, though.I give the Victorinox Swiss Army Hiker 5/5 stars. It has versatile tools. However, the Philips screwdriver is useless...as this was the only tool I did not use. Probably could have used a corkscrew instead.

Grandson adores it!

I’ve been a Swiss Army Knife man since 1983. I bought this one as a gift. SAKs are the perfect gift for anyone, on any occasion. As far as quality, size and price, SAK is one of the highest quality knives made. The price was right, and the compact size should ensure my friend will carry and use this knife on all of her hikes.

This is the (third?) Victorinox Hiker model I have owned. It is a rarer model, and hard to find. The 'retired' ones live on in my emergency kits. If I am wearing dress pants, I switch to a slimmer version with less tools that I carry instead. I have tried the "German Army" version with a locking large blade, but the protruding latch catches in my pants pocket.The Phillips screwdriver is more useful than having a corkscrew like other models. The resulting 'T-handle' helps with stuck screws. Once they are loose, I find it is less clumsy to spin Phillips screws in and out with the tiny flat blade on the tip of the can opener. The can opener works like a GI P-38, but on the opposite stroke and a much bigger handle. It is easy to use, not a chore. The screwdriver for slotted screws can be half-opened to 90 degrees to provide more torque when needed. While bottle caps are rare these days, the hook can be used to pry other things, such as changing oxygen cannula hoses.The saw blade is fantastic. I've used it to trim small tree branches, and on minor wood projects. I wouldn't want a knife model without it. The device on the bottom (awl? reamer? drill?) can be used to make holes in wood or plastic, and widen or de-burr holes in thin metal. It can be used instead of a punch to start screws. It has a hole in it which I imagine can be used to sew leather. I don't use the toothpick or tweezers.The only Swiss army tool I miss is scissors. As I use the small penknife blade more than the big blade, I would give up the big blade for a scissors tool. I received a large folding knife as a gift, and use that instead of the Swiss Army's larger blade.Despite all the tools, this knife is still slim enough to slide into a pants pocket. I don't like models with the wider widths needed to add extra tools.

Received as advertised. Have many jack knives but except for the mini pocket multi use I have never owned a "Swiss Army Knife". Picked this one "Hiker" because it has what I need for everyday use. All tools work smoothly with no catches. Blades are sharp and all tools are well made (sturdy).UPDATE 6-16-2025 Just realized they had sent wrong jackknife. I had ordered the Hiker but was sent the Tinker. It came in a box labeled Hiker. Am keeping the Tinker and give to Grandson. Will order Hiker from another vendor. I am just to blame for not realizing the saw was missing. Only changing from 5 to 4 because of mix up.

Use as daily carry.