The small saw tool comes with extremely aggressive teeth. You won’t fall any trees with it, but it’ll saw through branches and make notches on wood like there’s no tomorrow.

Finally, Mr. Elsener (the fourth), can we PLEASE get rid of hook & loop (Velcro), fastenings for ALL Victorinox belt pouches..? It's cheap, it's nasty, it gathers fluff and stuff - and ALL such fastenings should be replaced with proper Stud/Popper fasteners.. I remember having to cut my friend out of his jeans after getting impaled on a large branch. The blade on my trusty Victorinox Fieldmaster did it in seconds. You never realize how important a blade, scissors, and a sewing needle can be until you’re faced with that kind of situation. Victorinox Classic SD sacrifices a bit of versatility for lighter weight and better carry ability. It’s not as vicious-looking as its big brothers, but it’s irreplaceable for EDC.

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My own favorite Swisschamp tool is/are the pliers, which, though small in size, include a crimper, wire cutter, nut gripper and serrated plier tips - all in a compact yet robust tool. Finally, continuing on with all the amazing different functions of this Victorinox knife, we have a pair of viciously sharp plain-edge blades (small and main). I last used them to whittle wooden stakes in the woods, and they worked like a charm. The magnifying glass might look useless, but it’s a godsend when used with tweezers. And it can also start a fire in a pinch. I want to be able to open a can or a bottle, saw through a branch, drill a hole through a piece of wood, start a fire… Regular camping stuff. My gear needs to be able to handle all that, for the right price. Apart from regular outdoor stuff, your knives also need to handle potential wounds, punctures, gashes… A slot for a sewing needle, a good pair of scissors, tweezers, a reliable blade… This is all a MUST-HAVE!

It’s a bit on a bulkier side, though (with 4 layers) so I wouldn’t recommend it as one of your EDC knives. However, it should be a perfect companion for hunting and fishing. That last paragraph is just to prove this is a real review, from one who has two Victorinox SwissChamps - and a whole host of other items from the same source. Not some "Paid-for" chinglish scribblings. The toolset includes a large blade, scissors, can opener, wood saw, bottle opener, fish scaler, slotted remover, thread loop, Phillips screwdriver, corkscrew, nail file/cleaner, reamer, and a key ring. In this Swiss Aarmy knives list, I’ve outlined what to look for based on your personal needs and preferences. I covered EDC, hunting & fishing, survival, hiking, camping, first aid… I call it “the Tinker with an extra saw.” Apart from the small saw, this top-quality piece is identical to the Victorinox Tinker. However, an aggressive double-tooth serrated edge saw blade is a must-have in the great outdoors.E.g. when you are using the knife blade, it feels kind of imbalanced in the hand as the blade is at the rightmost layer in the SAK. Admittedly, you’ll have a tough time with it in a survival scenario or bushcrafting in the Brooks Range of Alaska. However, this knife should be more than enough for an average handyman, cyclist, or gardener. As I already mentioned, when it comes to classic Swiss Army knives for any outdoor activity, my favorite is Victorinox Swiss Army Fieldmaster. If you want to open a bottle of wine, you can go for the Huntsman, for the extra corkscrew. What's even better is that many of the Swisstool features are dual-purpose, particularly if you spend a little time on YouTube, where there are several Victorinox enthusiast's videos demonstrating uses for Swiss Army Knife tools that Carl Elsener never dreamed about..! As you can see, that is a long feature list. The SAK 91mm models are the most popular Swiss Army Knives from Victorinox. And the Swiss Champ has almost all the tools that you will find in any popular 91mm SAK. Yes, in a way, the Swiss Champ is the Swiss Army Knife of Swiss Army Knives!