Victorinox Tinker 91mm Red Folding Knife

Have owned a few of these good quality hard wearing, they are easy to get a wicked edge and I don’t think a day goes by that it doesn’t get used

Top quality pocket multi tool

Is what it is, none of the tools are exceptional but they are all good and I think you’d be hard pressed to find a more useful keyring tool. Use mine everyday for something and wouldn’t be without it. Replaced my previous knife which was still going after 6 years but starting to look shabby as I’m a builder

My first SAK in over 40 years, still excellent quality and the blade came a lot sharper than I seem to remember (could be that my memory isn't as sharp :)) I already have my eye on a couple of other models

Great great great,better then the Tinker(small)

The Tinker is a great knife, in my opinion the 2 layered SAK’s are the best for everyday use. I went with the Tinker as I’ll use the Phillips more than the corkscrew, a great addition to my little collection.

My fist SAk after carrying a pockte knife for nearly 40 years, bought a little Gerber Dime not that long back to replace a single blade Kershaw ive had for the last 7 or 8 years, what a waste of money that was! so I thought take the plunge and get an SAK , so glad I did what a great tool this is, find im using it all the time and not just the blade but the bottle opener the screw drivers and certainly the tooth pick and tweezers, for the price I can not recommend this knife highly enough, beautifully built and super sharp straight out of the box

Mine is the nylon-handled Economy version. Bought abroad in a quaint hardware shop on clearance for about 5 quid. It has since shared in many a DIY situation and has uncomplainingly earned its keep many times over. When I know the job will involve a bit of abuse it is my SAK of choice, paired up with an equally well used Opinel No 7. It still amazes me how useful this battle-scarred duo is. As an EDC I can heartily recommend the Tinker. Less bulk than many of its brethren, and slightly less weight in the pocket than even the streamlined Alox Pioneer, while giving the advantage of the back tools and the not-to-be-sniffed-at tweezers and toothpick. My Pioneer weighs 70g, the Tinker 60g. The Tinker is maybe 2mm thicker, and of course 2mm shorter. The Phillips screwdriver has held up well, but in honesty if it's a little DIY, an ordinary screwdriver will be present, if I know I will need one. So the SAK's driver is a backup. Backed up in turn by the can opener tip. So. If a person has no pocketknife and wished to buy one, the Vic Tinker would be an excellent candidate. Although for EDC, and based on personal experience and preferences, the Small Tinker would be worth considering. SAK tools have the inherent advantages of uses beyond the obvious. With imaginative application born out of sudden inspiration and necessity, a humble SAK at times saves the day. One advantage of a stainless blade: working with porous tiles, say some marble kitchen tiles before they're sealed, a carbon steel scraper will leave a dark mark. Whoops. But a stainless blade doesn't. And the polished back of the blade can be helpful to coax stubborn labels or minor debris from a porcelain object without scratching. Same with the minutely rounded and polished end and sides of the excellent flat screwdriver. Eliminates a dried paint drip from a window where an ordinary tool might damage the glass. The half stop is a useful feature. Most of the time I prefer the corkscrew on a Huntsman or the charming and friendly 84mm Tourist. Accompanied by the tiny but oh so handy eyeglasses screwdriver. And straight pin. The corkscrew likewise has other uses, for instance cleaning many smaller sizes of internal threads, where there isn't space for a blade tip or other tool. Check the web for people's insights and opinions. A few suggestions are really worth the time. Vics offer good steel, lifetime warranty, modest price, great availability and therefore are easy to replace. Wood scales are a popular self-made upgrade, and many take their mods further. Whittlers also tend to rate Victorinox, especially for a beginner or occasional green wood hobbyist. Much performance for little money. The Phillips makes a pretty good countersink for most softwoods, or a starter for a larger countersunk hole. Between the classic awl and the Phillips, useful holes in many materials can easily be made. Extra belt holes, pilot or clearance holes in wood, plastic or plasterboard, etc etc. The Tinker handles it. And food prep! But the basic Tinker is a fine choice. Like its namesake, humble and versatile, whether the job is a case of make do and mend, ambitious DIY, or simply to accompany you in life's journey, it's quietly capable and ready when you are.

This is a classic two layer full size Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. It has the same tools as a Spartan but with a philips screwdriver instead of a corkscrew. It is small enough for every day carry but still a useful size to do most jobs. Currrntly this is the lowest priced 91mm Victorinox knife and only a quid more than the Classic. In other words, it's a bargain.