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The Extendable Gift Idea: Swiss Army Knives

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The Extendable Gift Idea: Swiss Army Knives

 

Swiss Army products are mainly associated with the high quality Swiss Army Knife, and also expand into beautiful watches, cutlery and rugged backpacks. Manufactured by Victorinox, the Swiss Army Knife has a history going back to 1897 as a helpful tool for Swiss soldiers.  The tradition lives on, as many versions of the utility continue to make great gifts for hunters, fishermen, campers, or anybody regardless of their hobby or profession - who simply admire its sleek appearance and helpfulness in many situations.

All products here are listed by category, by price from lowest (top of category list) to highest (bottom of category list).

Quick links: Basic | Complex | The Champ XLT (wow!)

Trade-Related | Silver Alox | Butterfly Style | Cutlery | Backpacks

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Basic Swiss Army Knives 

The ultimate "gotta have it" gift for guys:

Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Pocket Knife

A valued companion, this pocket knife contains 11 stainless-steel tools and carries a lifetime warranty against defects. The tools include a large knife blade, small knife blade, Phillips screwdriver, can opener, small screwdriver, bottle opener, large screwdriver, wire stripper, reamer/punch, tweezers, and plastic toothpick.

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Amazon Price: $15.53 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $24.00

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Victorinox Swiss Army MiniChamp II Pocket Knife

Mini Champ Swiss Army Knife, Contains Small Blade, Scissors, Key Ring, Toothpick, Tweezers, Nail File With Nail Cleaner, Emergency Blade, Cut & Picker Blade With Scraper, Screwdriver With Ruler, Cuticle Pusher, Measures 2-1/4" Closed, Gift Box Packaging.

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Amazon Price: $25.15 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $42.00

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Victorinox SWISS ARMY "Midnite Manager" Knife, Red, Model 53851

Swiss Army Midnite Manager Small blade Scissors Retractable pen Nail file with screwdriver tip Cap lifter with magnetic Phillips screwdriver tip and wire stripper LED mini light Key ring

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Amazon Price: $21.69 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $45.00

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Swiss Army Brands 53401 Executive Swiss Army Knife

The Executive Knife contains 10 functions: large and small blade, scissors, orange peeler with small screwdriver, nail file with nail cleaner, toothpick, tweezers, key ring. Measures 3 inches.

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Amazon Price: $24.00 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $46.00

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Victorinox Swiss Army Deluxe Tinker, Red

The 3-1/2-inch-long knife holds 17 tools in its traditional, red plastic casing. They include: large and small knife blades; a can opener with 3mm screwdriver; a bottle cap lifter with 6mm screwdriver and a wire stripper; scissors; a reamer with sewing eye; a Phillips screwdriver; pliers with a wire cutter/crimper; a multi-purpose hook; tweezers; a toothpick; and a key ring.

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Amazon Price: $26.24 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $50.00

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Complex Swiss Army Knives 

More tools always equals "better!"

Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman Lite Pocket Knife (Ruby)

The Swiss Army Huntsman Lite is a toolbox small enough to fit into a pocket. Contains 20 stainless-steel tools: large knife blade, small knife blade, can opener, bottle opener, small screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, corkscrew, wire stripper, reamer, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, scissors, multi-purpose hook, wood saw, ball point pen, LED light and more.

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Amazon Price: $35.78 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $72.00

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Victorinox Swiss Army Ranger Pocket Knife

Contains more than 20 stainless steel tools: Large and small knife blade, Corkscrew, Can opener, Bottle opener, Cap lifter, Screwdriver, Wire stripper, Reamer, punch, Multi-purpose hook, Nail file, Nail cleaner, Scissors, Metal file, Fine screwdriver, Wood saw, Toothpick, Tweezers, Key ring

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Amazon Price: $29.89 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $55.00

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Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Champ Pocket Knife (Red)

Contains 32 stainless-steel tools: large knife blade, small knife blade, can opener, bottle opener, small screwdriver, large screwdriver, fine screwdriver, Phillips screwdriver, mini screwdriver, corkscrew, wire stripper, reamer, sewing eye, punch, tweezers, plastic toothpick, scissors, hook, wood saw, fish scaler, fish hook disgorger, ruler, nail file, nail cleaner, metal file, metal saw, chisel, pliers, wire cutter, magnifying glass, ballpoint pen, and pin.

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Amazon Price: $48.72 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $88.00

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Victorinox Swiss Army Voyager Pocket Knife (Onyx)

This 3-1/2-inch-long pocket knife incorporates 20 tools, including a few electronic features: large and small knife blades, a corkscrew, a can opener with a 3 mm screwdriver (also for Phillips 2 and 3), a bottle cap lifter with a 6 mm screwdriver and a wire stripper, a punch, a key ring, tweezers, a toothpick, scissors, a universal hook, a straight pin, a pressurized ball point pen, and a mini screwdriver.

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Amazon Price: $45.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $85.00

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The Champ XLT In Person 

This XLT owner demonstrates the size of the huge XLT!

My Swiss Army Knife (Victorinox)

My Victorinox SwissChamp XLT. It's their 2nd biggest model, and its the biggest model that can fit in your hand... BTW that's my uncle on the phone in the background, he's got bad hearing and talks really loud... all the time. You might as well just mute if you watch this, I didn't give it any sound.

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Swiss Army Champ XLT 

Own the biggest, most comprehensive multi-tool knife of them all!

Victorinox Swiss Army Swiss Champ XLT (Transucent Ruby)

The XLT is the ultimate in portable pocket knives with 50 tools packed on its 3-1/2-inch-long frame and encased in translucent red plastic that lets you glimpse the inner workings of the knife. The 50 tools include large and small knife blades; a nail file with a nail cleaner, metal file, and metal saw; a pharmaceutical spatula; scissors; a wood saw; a fish scaler with a hook disgorger and ruler; a pruning blade; an electrician's blade with a wire scraper; a case with 4 mm slotted, Phillips 2, 4 mm Hex, and Torx 8, 10, and 15 bits; a wrench with a 5 mm female Hex drive for D-SUB connectors, a 4 mm female Hex drive for the bits, and Phillips 0 and 1 bits; pliers with wire cutters and a wire crimping tool; a magnifying glass; a Phillips screwdriver; a cap lifter with a 6 mm screwdriver and wire bender; a can opener with a 3 mm screwdriver; a corkscrew; a chisel; a universal hook; a 2 mm fine screwdriver; a reamer; a punch and sewing eye; tweezers; a toothpick; a ballpoint pen; a straight pin; a mini screwdriver; and a key ring.

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Amazon Price: $143.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $245.00

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Trade-Related Swiss Army Knives 

These knives are made especially for certain purposes:

Victorinox Swiss Army Golf Tool Pocket Knife (Ruby)

The Swiss Army Golf Tool is a very useful tool that will make a great gift for your favorite golf enthusiast. The tool is loaded with handy implements for a day on the course. Precision crafted in Switzerland, this tool is constructed with an acid-resistant nylon and aluminum handle, and 100-percent stainless-steel components to last you for years. The blades fitted on the side disappear to the inside of the tool with the slightest pressure, so that the fork is very comfortable to use. In addition, the blade of the groove cleaner can be used to clean the grooves on the golf club, and also is very useful for punching the position for the tee--especially in hard or frozen ground. The golf tool also includes a pocket knife blade, scissors, cap lifter, nail file, tweezers, and a toothpick.

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Amazon Price: $31.92 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $56.00

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Victorinox Swiss Army Locksmith Multitool

The Locksmith is lightweight and measures 4.375 inches when closed. This Swiss Army knife features: large locking blade; Phillips screwdriver; can opener with small screwdriver; bottle opener with large screwdriver and wire stripper; reamer; key ring; wood saw; and metal saw with metal file.

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Amazon Price: $29.07 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $62.00

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Victorinox Swiss Army Cybertool Pocket Knife

Consists of 28 separate tools.The tools inside the pocket knife are: large and small knife blades; a bit wrench; a bit case; 4 mm and 5 mm Hex sockets; #8, #10, and #15 Torx bits; a #2 Phillips head bit; a 4 mm Hex bit; a 4 mm flat head; #0 and #1 Pozidrive bits; a ballpoint pen; a DIP switch setter; a bottle opener; a can opener; 3 mm and 6 mm screwdrivers; a mini screwdriver; a wire stripper; a reamer; a sewing eye; a corkscrew; a straight pin; a toothpick; and tweezers.

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Amazon Price: $42.89 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $80.00

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Swiss Army Knives: "Silver Alox" Line 

Constructed with polished silver alox casings

Victorinox Swiss Army Classic Pocket Knife (Silver Alox)

After a long hike up a mountain side, feast on a rejuvenating snack of sliced salami and cheddar, cut with this essential Swiss Army knife from Victorinox. The original manufacturer of Swiss Army Knives, Victorinox has crafted high-quality cutlery in Switzerland since 1884. With five features, the Swiss Army Classic SD model is the perfect choice to tote on a day hike, picnic in the park, or in a coat pocket for regular daily use. The Classic SD includes a knife blade, scissors, nail file with screwdriver tip, tweezers, and a key ring.

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Amazon Price: $14.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $25.00

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Victorinox Swiss Army Soldier Pocket Knife (Silver Alox)

This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of first class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship. Official standard issue to the Swiss Army. 3.5 in. closed. silver Alox handles. Features large blade, can/bottle opener, small screwdriver, screwdriver, wire stripper, and reamer.

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Amazon Price: $27.29 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $34.00

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Victorinox SD Classic Swiss Army Knife, Polished Sterling Silver

The SD Classic measures 2-1/4 inches long, and like all Victorinox products, carries a lifetime warranty against defects in material and workmanship. Includes five basic features: blade, scissors, nail file with screwdriver tip, key ring, and tweezers.

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Amazon Price: $55.49 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $140.00

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Butterfly-Style Swiss Army Knives 

These knives fold in half to access their tools:

Victorinox Swiss Army SwissTool with Pouch

Tools open individually (no clumping), lock in place, and fold with a push button. The SwissTool carries a lifetime warranty against defects. The tools include pliers; 2-, 3-, 5-, and 7-1/2-mm screwdrivers; Phillips head screwdriver; wire cutter; bottle opener; large knife blade; serrated blade; metal file; metal saw; wood saw; reamer/punch; chisel/scraper; crate opener; wire bender; wire stripper; wire scraper; can opener; 9-inch ruler; 230-cm ruler; electrical crimper; and lanyard hole.

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Amazon Price: $54.78 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $100.00

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Victorinox SwissTool Spirit Multitool with Pouch

This 33-function Swiss Spirit multi-tool is the only one you'll ever need. Features a large and small blade; corkscrew; can opener with small screwdriver; bottle opener with large screwdriver and wire stripper; reamer; key ring; tweezers; toothpick; scissors; multipurpose hook; wood saw; fish scaler with hook disgorger and inch/cm ruler; nail file with nail, metal file and saw; fine screwdriver; chisel/scraper; pliers with wire cutter and crimper; Phillips screwdriver; magnifying glass; pressurized ball point pen; straight pin; patented mini screwdriver; and sewing eye. Includes carrying pouch. 100% stainless steel. Imported. 0.75Hx2.25Wx6.5L".

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Amazon Price: $52.88 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $98.00

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Cutlery Sets 

Victorinox brings its exemplary quality to fine cutlery:

R H. Forschner by Victorinox 6-Piece 4-1/2-Inch Wavy Edge Steak Knife Set, Black Polypropylene Handles

The renowned rosewood handles feature a carved handle design with the unique beauty of natural rosewood and are extra durable. The fibrox handles feature a non slip, ergonomic design and are NSF approved. The blades feature a high-carbon no stain steel with the unique Victorinox polished surface and a taper ground edge. There are multiple stages to manufacturing all Victorinox Knives. Each Victorinox knife is constructed by stamping out a single sheet of metal. The blade is hardened, tempered, ground, polished, etched and finished. Victorinox stamped knives features a 3/4 or 7/8 tang and are beautifully finished.

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Amazon Price: $25.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $43.50

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Victorinox 3-Piece Stainless-Steel Chef's Cutlery Set

An ideal set of knives for any busy kitchen, this culinary collection includes a 4-inch paring knife, an 8-inch carving knife, and a 10-inch chef's knife. The paring knife comes in handy for peeling fruits and vegetables, slicing bagels, or coring apples, while the carving knife slices effortlessly through meat and fish. The chef's knife, one of the most commonly used knives, works great for everything from chopping potatoes to slicing tomatoes or dicing peppers. Each knife comes equipped with a patented Fibrox handle, constructed of slip-resistant, hygienic nylon for a sturdy grip. Crafted in Switzerland, the three-piece knife set carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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Amazon Price: $52.36 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $80.00

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Victorinox 8-Piece Knife Block Set

This eight-piece knife block set includes a 4-inch paring knife, a 6-inch boning knife, an 8-inch bread knife, an 8-inch chef's knife, and a 10-inch slicing knife. The collection also includes a pair of kitchen shears for snipping herbs or opening packages, a 10-inch sharpening steel for keeping all the blades in working order, and a slanted nine-slot hardwood block for safely storing all the pieces. Each knife comes equipped with a patented Fibrox handle, constructed of slip-resistant, hygienic nylon for a sturdy grip. Crafted in Switzerland, the eight-piece knife block set measures 9 by 5-3/4 by 17-1/4 inches and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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Amazon Price: $145.00 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $230.00

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Backpacks 

The current best deals from Amazon on these fine backpacks:

Victorinox WT Digital Pack

The launch of the Werks Traveler¿ Collection in 2002 redefined travelers' standards for lightweight, progressive design and value in travel gear. For 2005, our designers raised the bar with a new and expanded collection of travel gear, packs and accessories that deliver the breathtaking function, quality and value you expect from Victorinox®, makers of the Original Swiss Army¿ Knife. Our Werks Traveler¿ 2.0 Collection offers these breakthrough features.

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Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $220.00

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