Swiss Army Minichamp Pocket Knife, Red, 58mm

This is by far the best Swiss Army knife if you're looking for something to carry around in your pocket every day. There is a wide assortment of tools, and the selection is superb, including the ones I use all the time and avoiding the ones I never use. Very nice to have the retractable pen (which I think only comes with the red plastic scales). It has the really well made and usable SAK scissors, a good awl, and a fingernail file (which is something I always want but seems to be increasingly rare). To cap it off, it's the petite 58 mm size which fits very easily in a pocket or on a keychain, but most Swiss Army knives of this size have way fewer and way less useful tools. Unless you go to one of the much larger and thicker 91mm Swiss Army knives, this is by far the best choice.

This model of Victorinox featured knives is very special to me. It has not only achieved a perfect balance of features to size, but has 3 tools that are from the older "medical" Swiss Army knife featured before Victorinox broke away from the other company (name escapes me). The first such feature is a second blade that cuts like a scalpel... Not literally, but this blade is shaped so one can run it across something, while it is flush to the surface. This cutting architecture is very handy for cutting many items. For example, across a piece of paper to disengage it from a pad... The second feature is a small "gut hook" looking cutter. This has been rebranded as an "orange peeler" but again, it is a unique cutting architecture that allows one to go under to cut across an area. This could be used to cut straps, as an awl, and other things where leverage is needed... it is handy! The third such feature is a small spoon like tool that looks like a coke spoon lol. This tool is an excellent pill crusher, divider, it can pry, and even chisel. It has been rebranded as a cuticle pusher or some such nonsense lol. In addition to these very special tools which are no longer featured in most of the models this model has an excellent pen that uses the same technology as a fischer Pen... these pens are vacuum sealed and can write in any position. A Fischer pen alone will run one at least 30 bucks! why not just buy the whole tool? There is a scissors, and another great multipurpose tool that I am in love with! This tool features a very sturdy small, multi purpose Phillips head, wire stripper, and small bottle opener/hook. There is also a small regular screwdriver with an etched ruler, a file with point and a tweezers. ALL these items on a keychain sized knife! The build quality on this knife is "Swiss/Victorinox" quality... I cannot think of a tool that has as much to offer at such a small size. Just a fantastic value for keychain level carry. This is my favorite Swiss army knife... with no caveats. I would encourage people to buy it for reasons that stand out among the rest: Who knows how much longer one will be able to get those three "medical" tools mentioned above. We may soon not see those two cutting implements and the pill crusher. And, your getting a very well made pen that usually., by itself cost more than this entire instrument.

At a mere two and one-quarter inches long, the Victorinox MiniChamp might look like a novelty or a toy, but it’s a genuinely useful if diminutive Swiss Army knife. It’s amazing just how many implements Victorinox was able to pack into something small enough to put in a pocket and forget it’s even there. Of the 17 “functions” as they’re called in Victorinox marketing (there are eight actual implements, but several of them have multiple functions), only the ruler and the cuticle pusher are of questionable value, the former because it’s so small as to be almost pointless, and the latter because I can’t figure out if it’s something that anybody would ever actually use for its intended purpose. I would have prefered a small scraper or chisel or large flathead screwdriver instead of a cuticle pusher; however, it can be opened to extend the length of the knife which makes the pen easier to write with, so it’s not wholly worthless. The remaining functions (including the ubiquitous keyring) are a generally well thought out collection of useful tools. -There are two blades of similar length, which might seem redundant, but each is a different shape making them well-suited for different tasks. They’re thin but sturdy and very sharp and hold their edge. -The orange peeler does its job, cutting cleanly through the skin without digging into the meat of the fruit. It also excels at opening those aggravatingly secure blister packages that everything seems to come in these days. -The scissors are good for small scale tasks, like cutting fishing line, or removing tags from a newly purchased item of clothing. They’re the classic Victorinox design with the flat wire spring which some people don’t like but I've never had a problem with in all the decades I've owned and used Victorinox knives and tools. -The small flathead screwdriver works well for screws like what you find holding a lightswitch cover in place, and as a light-duty pry-bar for jobs like removing a battery cover from a child’s toy or a TV remote. This is also where you find the questionably useful ruler etched down the broad side of the blade. There are markings for both inches and centimetres, although the fine, grey lines are somewhat difficult to see against the silvery backdrop. -The Phillips head screwdriver is the thickest tool on the knife but is fine-tipped enough to be used for eyeglasses repair. This implement does triple duty as bottle opener and wire stripper, but I can’t comment on those functions simply because I’ve never used them. -The keyring is a tiny split-ring that can be used as, well, as a keyring, but only for a single key because it’s too small for more, or it can be attached to a larger collection of keys, or used as an attachment point for a lanyard. -The nail file is my most-used tool and works very well keeping my nails smooth and short. Unlike the nail file on most other Victorinox knives, the one on the MiniChamp has a pointed tip which I prefer because it makes it easier to scrape the gunk out from under my nails. -There is, of course, a pair of tweezers slotted into one end. What can I say? They’re tweezers and function exactly as you would expect. They’re good for pulling a splinter out of a finger, or picking up a small object like a sewing needle. No toothpick on the MiniChamp because the other side of the knife holds the pen; however, if you prefer a toothpick to tweezers, you can always buy a package of replacement toothpicks and simply swap out the tweezers. -The pen seems like a gimmick at first but is, in fact, quite practical. You won't want to use it to take notes during a lecture, but it's perfect for signing your name, jotting down a short reminder, or adding to a shopping list. People are always surprised when I pull out my pocket knife to write something down -- “Those Swiss think of everything,” said a coworker -- and I once had to go to almost heroic lengths to convince someone that I wasn’t joking when he asked to borrow a pen, and I offered him the MiniChamp with the pen extended (“There really is a pen there. Yes, it really writes. No, it’s not a joke. You can see it right there. Here, let me show you. See? It writes. No, it’s not a trick. Yes, I’m serious,” and so on; he did eventually take it and then stared at it in wonder as if he still couldn’t believe his eyes). The ink capacity is obviously small, but the pen can be replaced simply by pulling it out and pushing in a new one until you feel it click in place. -Last and certainly least, the cuticle pusher. I suppose there are people who might find this useful. I just don't happen to be one of those people. It's rounded on the end with a slight curve across the blade, so it's not a good scraper, but it might work well as a small scoop, should you ever want such a thing. The best utility I've found for it is to use it in conjunction with the pen which gives you a better grip and makes it easier to write. The quality of materials and workmanship are excellent, but what else would you expect from Victorinox? All the implements open smoothly and snap open and closed with a satisfyingly crisp click. My MiniChamp came neatly and securely packaged in Victorinox’s traditional silver cardboard box, and I suspect that those reviewers complaining about poor packaging and low quality materials and workmanship were the victims of unscrupulous sellers or a cheap knockoff (and Amazon really should do a better job policing that sort of thing), because a genuine Victorinox product that’s shoddily made and falls apart as soon as you remove it from the package is pretty much unheard of. It’s not a substitute for a larger Swiss Army knife or a multitool, but the MiniChamp makes a nice compliment to your everyday carry kit.

It is small enough to be used as a keychain. All the tools are very good quality. I've had some use for pretty much all the tools at some point; but the "orange peeler" is pretty unique across all SAKs and I use it all the time to open packages.Scissors are next most used, with screwdrivers, ruler and pen next. It is expensive for such a small tool, but the quality and utility are worth it. Here is my wishlist to make it even better: - store both tweezers and toothpick (I like to keep the tweezers in the unlikely event of splinters, but would use the toothpick much more often) - allox sides that can still hold pen, tweezer and toothpick (plastic sides dont fare well when kept in pocket as a keychain) - bladeless TSA friendly version so that I don't have to worry about removing it from my keys before flying (I use the scissors much more often than the knife blades anyway)

This is the third mini champ I have had in the last 20 years. I use it EVERY day and is a fantastic tool. Having the pen is always a fun surprise for others and comes in handy when you least expect it.

This little guy is my new pocket companion and a huge step up from my old keychain multitool. It is very small and lightweight, and its tool complement seems exhaustive given its size. The cuticle pusher does its job well, as does the nail file and nail cleaner. The tweezers round out the personal hygeine kit nicely, and can be swapped out for a toothpick if you would rather want one of those instead (those are sold separately). The orange peeler is a great clamshell package opener, and they probably should've just called it that. The scissors are small but cut smoothly. The pen works surprisingly well. Getting the tools out are a pain. The tiny fingernail grooves are a real annoyance sometimes, especially when trying to pull the inner tools out. None of these tools lock in place. There is no can opener either, but since I am rarely cracking open cans while commuting home this is not a serious issue to me. This is a convenience knife and tool set and should not be expected to fulfil the role of a serious multitool, but it handily accomplishes small, ultralight duty tasks that you may encounter in your day-to-day life.

While the tools are good, what I didn't find out, even after reading the most recent reviews, one major thing is not mentioned You can carry either the tweezers OR the toothpick on the knife but NOT both at the same tme. The pen is difficult to get out, although I think it is just a mater of practicing opening and clothing it. I am really pleased to see the ink is blue. I have always preferred blue ink over black because most forms are in black ink and the blue allows you to see what was printed. It is much smaller than I expected to be.. I thought it would be the size of the Swiss Champ in length but just not as thick. My first thought was to return. I decided to keep it because of my cane I have a cane that I attached a pouch to carry a thumb drive, bandages, a pen, and a knife. I also have my Swiss Card Classic in it When I placed my Victorinox Explorer in the pouch, the cane was too top heavy so stand by itself. The light weight of the Mini Champ is ideal for me to carry in the pouch.

We all need a swiss army knife, and this one is pretty handy.

La marca es garantía. Tengo al menos 10 productos Victorinox y seguiré comprando cualquier producto que lleve su marca

Fantastic small travel Swiss Army knife which has w writing you could need. I. A side note the legal length of blade that does not lock in. Most countries is 6cm max. These blades as around 4.5 cm and raise sharp along with the scissors

Daha önce 10 sene boyunca on fonksiyonlu olanini kullandim ve cok memnun kaldim her kosda yanimdaydi anahtarligima takili halde, bu urun ise Mini Champ daha fazla fonksiyona sahip Cımbız ve Kalem mevcut ama kutusuna bir tane de kürdan eklemişler buna sevindim. Ürüne gelecek olursam eski Minilere göre Victorinox amblemi kabartmalı değil umarım kalitesi degismemistir malum gunumuz kosullarinda sirketlerin kar etme istegi kalite dususune neden olmakta. Made in Swiss olmasi bana güven veriyor, anahtarligima taktim ve eski olani da hediye verdim o da sapasağlam Son olarak alüminyum olan modeli ve bunun arasinda kalsam da Cimbiz ve Kalem fonsiyonu nedeniyle bu modelde karar kildim, en fazla ufak cizik oluyor uzerinde o da olsun artik yapacak bir sey yok :)

Da esperto di Victorinox e di strumenti multiuso (sì, li colleziono e li uso da anni), posso dire che questo Mini Champ è uno dei migliori compagni da tasca che abbia mai avuto. Comprato ad agosto 2022, è diventato il mio fedele compagno di avventure quotidiane. Nonostante le dimensioni ridotte (è piccolo come una chiave), non ha mai perso un colpo — né lame, né attrezzi, né spirito svizzero. Lo porto sempre con me, anche se ti avviso: con tutti quegli strumenti che scattano veloci come pistole, meglio stare attenti alle dita! 🔍 Le specifiche (per i più curiosi) 18 strumenti inclusi: dalla lama tagliente al tagliacarte ninja, passando per forbici che sembrano minuscole, ma tagliano che è una meraviglia. Materiali: ABS/Cellidor super resistenti e acciaio inox che non scherza. Dimensioni: tascabile (58x20x15 mm), pesa meno di 50 grammi, praticamente invisibile ma sempre pronto all’azione. Garanzia a vita, perché in Svizzera la qualità è un impegno serio. 🔧 Gli strumenti che (non) puoi sottovalutare Lama affilatissima (taglia mele e posta con la stessa facilità) 🍎✉️ Forbici minuscole, ma taglienti come un samurai 🥋✂️ Penna a sfera, per quei momenti in cui devi firmare come un boss 🖊️ Stuzzicadenti e pinzette, perché anche i dettagli contano 🦷 ✅ Pro Compatto e leggero, lo dimentichi in tasca ma lui non ti dimentica mai 18 funzioni per sembrare un tuttofare anche se non lo sei Materiali e costruzione di qualità svizzera, quindi dura un'eternità Garanzia a vita: se lo rompi ti mandano quello nuovo, mica pizza e fichi ❌ Contro Non è un machete: se vuoi spaccare legna, scegli altro Gli attrezzi scattano con un “clic” fulmineo — attenzione alle dita, che non è uno scherzo! ____ ⚖️ Conclusione Il Mini Champ è perfetto per chi cerca un coltellino multiuso da portare sempre con sé senza appesantirsi: ideale per piccoli lavori quotidiani, escursioni leggere, o per chi ama essere pronto a tutto senza esagerare. Se vuoi un attrezzo robusto, affidabile e compatto, capace di svolgere un sacco di funzioni senza trasformarti in un esperto, allora sì, vale sicuramente quei circa 50 euro. Non è un machete da sopravvivenza, ma è quel compagno tascabile che non ti tradisce mai.

Upgraded from a smaller one, very happy, great product