Victorinox Swiss Army Skipper Pro Multitool , Blue

The Victorinox Skipper is a work of art that happens to also be a valuable tool for many occasions. It looks gorgeous enough to keep in a glass case, but belongs in a tool box, tackle box, ship's store, or on your EDC list. At just about 4.4 inches long, about 1 inch thick, and about 1.25 inches tall, and weighing in at 6.5 ounces, this is not a small knife, and is a bit big for a pocket carry, in my opinion. Therefore, I wanted a belt pouch. Most everyone, including a Seller, says there is no leather pouch available, and many reviewers agree However, I did find one guy on a forum who had tried the leather pouch for the Swiss Tool, so I tried it and it works perfectly. It is Victorinox Swiss Tool Leather Pouch part number 33246 or 4.0523.3 and cost $13.50 This really slims down the carry, looks sharp, and with care will last the life of the tool. Please see photos. I also bought the Eyeglass screwdriver part number 30411 or A.3643 for a buck or so, and it fits right into the corkscrew. There is no such thing as "best knife" as we all have different lifestyles, uses for tools, and preferences. For me, I wanted a locking serrated main blade and marlin spike for rope work, and I also wanted a set of pliers for fishing. What I did not know, was how many uses there are for the shackle opener - just check out a few of the videos to see this knife serve many daily uses, as well as solve some oddities in a creative and capable way. But, the best tool on the Skipper is the blade - wow does that thing cut. Right out of the box it is a razor. The lock clicks home nicely, with a touch of play vertically and none horizontally. The slide lock is a bit odd, and I am not sure how it works in there, but it is effective. This is not a tactical knife for fighting bad guys, it is a tool for getting the job done, and looking great while doing it.

The knife in the picture is not the actual knife they send. The knife in the picture has many more features. Cork Screw, Phillips, Pliers, Shackle Key This knife has none of those.

Everyone should carry a Swiss Army Knife, and if you have to choose just one, this is it. PROs: ===== - insanely sharp locking serrated main blade - built-in pliers have helped me in so many situations I can not count them anymore - good balance between size and function - rugged and sturdy - very strong CONs ===== - can not sharpen serrated main blade - does not have a saw - Phillips screwdriver not very useful I carry a Swiss Army Knife (SAK) everywhere I go. Anyone who carries one knows why. Over the years, I have tried many different brands and styles, but I have settled on this one as my all-time favorite SAK model. The main blade is so freaking sharp that you must use extra caution with it. A simple slip will cut you right to the bone with minimal effort. Be very careful with this blade. The main blade is so sharp that it locks open to prevent fold-over injuries. This is the only SAK model that has the serrated main blade together with the other assortment of tools. Some knives try too hard, and end up becoming unwieldy. They are too large and awkward to use on a daily basis. This knife strikes the perfect balance between form factor and usefulness. It fits nicely in my pocket on my detachable key chain, yet has all the tools I need for day-to-day requirements. To my surprise, I have found myself using the pliers in all sorts of circumstances, from fixing a pair of skates to removing large splinters to tightening bolts. I have winced a few times as I wrenched the pliers well beyond what I thought the breaking point must be, but so far the knife has never failed. The quality and durability of this SAK are outstanding. I rarely use the shackle opener (it is useful for loosening impossibly tight knots in ropes), and I would gladly trade it for a saw, but there is no such configuration of a SAK,. In a pinch, I have used other SAKs to cut lumber to size using a saw, and I have cut trees down with a SAK saw. It is the only tool I pine for in this SAK model. My only complaint with the tools in this SAK is the Phillips screwdriver. It is not that useful - it does not firmly grip most Phillip screw heads. I prefer to use the tip of can opener for most Phillips screws - I can usually securely grip one of the two cross grooves. This is the best overall combination of tools in a Swiss Army Knife, yet there is still room for improvement.

I'm sure the knife is good...unboxed and it looks fine, however its not the knife pictured with the the larger solid marlin spike.

4/4/2010- This is a lot of knife. By that I mean that it's quite a large pocket knife and that's what it is- a big, heavy pocket knife. That said, I'll qualify my review by saying that I sail boats and quite often. The sailing I do is primarily on cruising and one-design sailboats ranging in size from 33' to 52'. I crew on races and enjoy day sailing and a little bit of distance cruising too. I have been looking for a knife to use exclusively for sailing and this was not my first choice. But this knife has so many features, quality of materials and construction I've realized that it's a good choice for me. This knife will come in handy at all times. I'll use it to undo shackles, untie stubborn knots, cut sandwiches and at the end of the day to uncork a bottle of claret. It's really all here- the screw drivers, can and bottle opener, tooth pick and tweezers. I can even see using it in outdoor situations like camping. In this world of cheaply made Chinese made products (which I avoid) it's nice to find some old world quality at a good value. 8/31/2010-Review update OK, I've been using this knife all summer doing the things that I said it would be used for in the above review. I can honestly say that I have used nearly every feature of the knife while sailing. The shackler comes in handy and so do the pliers when that little shackle buried at the bottom of the forestay is sticky. I have not used the awl yet and can't say that I'm looking forward to having to use it either but that's another story. This is a fairly large chunk of a tool to carry but it's not any bulkier than any other decent and full featured multi-tool. When deployed the main blade is well balanced with the handle making this an excellent tool.

Sera très utile sur notre voilier.

Ponen las imágenes de la skipper pro y la descripción de la skipper y mandan la skipper es un buen producto la calificación es por la incongruencia si la compras basándote en la imágenes te llevaras una decepción como yo.

must have for every skipper

Missleading advertisement,the knife i receved dont have the marlin Spike. IT is victorinox,IT is a good knife but only the first pictures on Amazon add is the the knife you get. As you can see,the Blade on the knife with the marlin Spike,as a tumb Hole. Not this one ,the Blade as a nail knotch. I am not to happy

Happy with this purchase.