VictorinoxCompact Swiss Army Knife, 15 Functions, Swiss Made Pocket Knife with Large Blade, Screwdriver, Corkscrew and Multipurpose Hook - Red

I have had at least 3 dozen knives over the years, but the Compact was my first EDC knife. Some years ago, on a trip to Japan, I lost it. In the years since, I tried to replace it with a SAK Climber with plus scales, but I missed the Compact. You wouldn’t think a couple of extra mm mattered, but it really did.As a result, I bought another recently, and perhaps to my delight, I paid less than what I paid for it originally! What folks don't tell you about the Compact is that the key ring placement is unusual. As a result, none of the pocket clip solutions that you see available for Swiss Army Knives will work with the Compact. Some will balk at the fact that the Compact is more expensive than other knives, but what they don't know is that the Compact is one of the very few knives that is still hand-assembled, and as a result, it carries a premium in the Swiss Army lineup.On paper, the most glaring issue with the Compact is the lack of a Phillips, but in practice, the combination tool is an excellent stand-in and can tackle most emergency situations that call for one. The Compact is especially well-suited for a tool when you're outside of the house because ostensibly, if you happen to be inside the house, it might be fine to carry a heavier knife or multi-tool.While you could carry a smaller keychain tool, you lose out on the larger-size tools that the Compact provides. It is the perfect balance of feature and function that has made it impossible to beat.

Great knife, but don't pay full price for it, which is too much. It typically goes on sale for about $39, which is a good price. Great functions, very slim (2 layers), easy to carry.

Nice knife. Very sharp. Perfect pocket size. Good everyday carry tool/knife. Some of the tools on the knife may not be used like the hook. It is a Victorinox so expect good quality.

Received exactly as ordered. The knife is exactly what I need for everyday life, nothing more, nothing less.

My favorite Swiss Army knife, I carry it with me every day at work.

The Compact is the ideal EDC pocket knife and is one of the few models that is handmade at the factory. I have multiple (too many) Victorinox SAKs from the SwissChamp to the Cybertool and many of the smaller pocket knives. Only thing missing from this knife is a dedicated Phillips head but that’s not a dealbreaker. I’ve been to the factory in Switzerland and I’ve made a custom SAK, awesome experience, customer service, and quality.

There's little point in going into the usual details about this knife since that's already been done to death. Basically, this is a great choice as a better-to-have-than-not tool that can handle many of life's every day problems. Just keep in mind that the combination tool is basically a compromise in all that it's meant to do (the reason for four stars). Too thin to be a serious prying tool, clumsy to use as a Phillips screwdriver, and just okay as a bottle/can opener. And despite the hate often given to the multipurpose hook, in addition to using it to hold the pen, it can hold any T-shank saw blade with some tape is wrapped around the shank for thickness. The Leatherman saw/file combo is perfect fit for this multitool (see photo).

Bought for my mother as a gift. She loves it! The compact packs a lot of tools into a slim 2-layer profile. I thought the file being on the back of the parcel hook was a unique touch, makes the knife look cool and in some cases, you can use the file as it sits in the tool, without deploying it.Very nice, unique, simplistic and makes a great gift!