| Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker Lockblade Pocket Knife (Black) | User Reviews Send this to a friend | | Victorinox Swiss Army One-Hand Trekker Lockblade Pocket Knife (Black) | | |  | | Manufacturer: Victorinox | | Customer Rating: | | | List Price: $52.00 | | Sale Price: $30.71 | | Availibility: Usually ships in 4-5 business days | | | Buy Now |
| | | Product Description | | Trekker 1 Handed Opening Knife, Contains 12 Functions Including: 1 Handed Serrated Locking Blade, Phillips Screwdriver, Can Opener With Small Screwdriver, Bottle Opener With Large Locking Screwdriver, Wood Saw, Wire Stripper, Reamer, Key Ring, Toothpick & Tweezers, Measures 3.75" Closed, Made In Switzerland, Lifetime Warranty. | Product Details | - Only of only three Swiss Army knives to have one-handed serrated locking blade
- All knives have rust-free aluminum alloy separators; blades are made of stainless steel
- Features three screwdrivers (one locking), bottle/can openers, wire stripper, wood saw, and more
- Brass rivets and bushings hold the knife layers together
- Lifetime warranty on defects in material and workmanship
| Video Reviews |  No video reviews found for this product. | Customer Reviews |  Exactly what's useful | | Review Date: November 24, 2005 | | Reviewer: James M. Blomo, | I don't open a lot of wine bottles outside of a kitchen, I don't study things with a tiny magnifying glass, and I don't often scale fish. I just need a great knife with the essentials and this knife provides exactly that.
The serrated locking main blade is great. I use the one handed feature all the time: my left hand will be occupied holding something, but my right can easily grab the knife and open the blade. Having serrations makes cutting twine, threads, and rope much easier.
One warning though: at almost 4.5" this knife is fairly large; larger than most pocket knives. For some people that might rule the "pocket" part out.
According to Victorinox, this knife is the official field knife for the German Army. I can see why: it contains exactly what's needed without the superfluous attachments that weigh down so many other knives. |
A versatile if slightly larger SAK | | Review Date: March 18, 2006 | | Reviewer: Brian Reaves, Anniston, AL USA | | I love the locking blade, and I love how it can be opened with one hand (the other is usually whatever it is you need to cut, right?). I also love the fact that the flat-head screwdriver locks when it's open, saving your hand from the accidental snap-pinch you can get while using it on other models. The weight and feel of this knife are pefect too. The only downside is it's slightly larger proportions. This is longer than the 3 1/2" models, and it makes a difference. If you're planning on carrying this in your pocket, it needs to be one of the only things in there. Still, if your lifestyle demands a slightly more rugged SAK than usual, this is a great choice. |
An outstanding knife. | | Review Date: March 2, 2006 | | Reviewer: Oakree Kuchenbacker, Central NY, USA | I've been a fan of the traditional Swiss Army Knife and a loyal Victorinox customer since the age of twelve. I've owned five different models of the traditional SAK and I've probably given away dozens of them as gifts. This is my latest acquisition and I can confidently say it's the best SAK I've seen so far.
What's so great about it? The new large form factor design is comfortable in the hand, particularly in a model like this without a gazillion blades. The construction quality is first rate, with smoothly functional brass bushings, detents on the secondary blades, and a rock solid lock on the main blades. The serrated main blade can handle everything from cutting cheese to slicing through heavy sisal rope. The design of the Victorinox saw blade, utilizing alternating teeth with excellent bite and enough gap space to prevent clogging, is the best on the market.
Drawbacks? Nothing major, and mostly a matter of opinion. While stainless steel is easy to care for and resistant to most abuse carbon steel is still superior when it comes to taking and keeping an edge. One the rare occasions I need to touch up the blade I use a pocket sharpener from Gerber that's smaller than a credit card. It's easy to use, can easily handle sharpening the serrated blades, and puts on an edge that can shave the hairs from the back of my hand. Which is a stupid thing to do with a serrated blade, but I'm a traditionalist. You can find similiar sharpeners using small ceramic rods in almost any department store.
The only other thing you should be aware of is the awl. It's the same design found on the underside of dozens of SAK models. While it's a great little tool it is absolutely unforgiving of mis-use. *Do not* try to punch the awl through heavy material or it will snap out of it's detent and close on your fingers. If you use strong, steady pressure it works fine, but try to jab it through heavy leather or a nylon pack strap and your new nickname will be Stubby. Use your head when you use your tools and you won't have any problems at all. |
Nothing China about this knife | | Review Date: October 18, 2006 | | Reviewer: IntheWoods, South Carolina | Victorinox swiss army knives are not made in China..
All Victorinox swiss army knives are made in Schwyz, Switzerland.. If you will look on the main blade of your knife you will see the Victorinox Switzerland stamp..
The quality difference between an authentic swiss army knife such as a Wenger or Victorinox, compared to cheap Chinese copies is instantly apparent..
This particular knife is as good as it gets for an outdoor or survival folding knife.. The steel although somewhat soft by todays standards, is easily sharpened on a stone, rock, etc.. It is also for all intents and purposes rust proof.. There are currently some German army versions of this knife currently on the market, with olive handles, the German army seal and no tweezers or toothpick..
I highly recommend.. |
I really like the knife | | Review Date: December 30, 2006 | | Reviewer: Yong Jin Lee, Palo Alto, CA | I'll start with a disclosure. I have not used the knife in any outdoor settings. I have used it primarily to open packages at home.
Having said that, the knife is great. I like the fact that I can swing out the blade with one hand and that the blade locks in place. The main blade is placed exactly on the center of the handle so the knife feels balanced with the blade open. The blade has serrated edge on the front two inches of the blade. The edge is ground only from one side.
The one hand trekker model looks to be the same as the German army version which has olive green handle and the Bundeswehr insignia.
One word of caution. When opening the blade with one hand the thumb is placed in the hole toward the end of the blade. If the thumb slips out while the blade is half open, one may instinctively try to open it all the way by pushing on the heel of the blade. The blade is edged all way to the heel so putting the thumb on the heel will result in injury. This is not an academic point. My son actually cut his thumb exactly in this manner and is now sporting a band-aid on his thumb : )
I still recommend this pocket knife highly. And my son does too : ) |
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