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(Pre Order) Victorinox Hiker Pocket Knife - $29.90 Delivered (Was $52.95) @ Snowy's

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(Pre Order) Victorinox Hiker Pocket Knife - $29.90 Delivered (Was $52.95) @ Snowy's
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montorola on 13/03/2019 - 00:03 snowys.com.au (2149 clicks)
Last edited 13/03/2019 - 12:01 by 2 other users

Now I know this isn't for everyone, but for a good quality swiss multifunction set, this is a pretty good price.

Did a quick comparison on google, it's showing around $38 on other sites without factoring in postage.

Quoted from Snowy's

Victorinox don’t do things by halves. Not only are they creators of the original Swiss Army Knife. They have a record of creating beautiful, functional, precision quality, and innovative knives for over 100 years. There is no mistaking the red knife with the little white shield.

Featuring 13 functions, the Hiker is lightweight, built to last, and is a must for the top pocket of your backpack.

Features: Large blade, small blade, can opener, 3mm and 5mm screwdriver, bottle opener, wire stripper, reamer, punch, sewing awl; 1/2 Phillips screwdriver, wood saw, toothpick, tweezers, key ring

Weighs 77g
Stainless steel blades and tools
Limited lifetime warranty

Update 13 Mar Product status is now on Pre-order.

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  • watts on 13/03/2019 - 00:12
    +3

    No corkscrew or scissors. Where’s the fun in that.

    • Merlict on 13/03/2019 - 00:14
      +1

      Agreed, most useful tools on a SAK for most people

      • bossmode on 13/03/2019 - 00:24
        +7

        You could say then, that this deal SAKs

      • The Gent on 13/03/2019 - 11:24

        Screwdriver is vastly more useful than a corkscrew though…

        • watts on 13/03/2019 - 13:11

          For me the SAK corkscrew has been very much appreciated many times when away from home. I can’t recall ever specifically needing a Phillips head screwdriver though.

          • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2019 - 19:20

            @watts: That is certainly the case if you're an alcoholic.
            They can't get the damned screwdriver to work in their state anyway.

          • The Gent on 14/03/2019 - 10:21

            @watts: I have never used a corkscrew in my life - I assume you have used a Phillips head in your life…?

            Wine comes in twisty-tops now, dude.

            • watts on 14/03/2019 - 13:48

              @The Gent: Fair assumption, but only a fool would choose to use the SAK phillips head driver over a proper tool, hence the 'away from home' context.

              My SAK use has generally been when travelling and a lot of that was OS where screw caps weren't anywhere near as common as here so the corkscrew has proven to be very useful for me. On the other hand, I've rarely needed a screwdriver when travelling and if I have the flat heads have worked fine. YMMV, dude.

              • The Gent on 14/03/2019 - 18:36

                @watts: Admittedly, I do not holiday in 1950s rural Italy, so I suppose it makes sense that I wouldn't have needed a corkscrew.

                That and I'm not a big wine drinker, of course.

                • watts on 14/03/2019 - 19:14

                  @The Gent: Do I have this right? A corkscrew isn’t useful for people that don’t drink wine.

                  Very insightful.

                  • [Deactivated] on 14/03/2019 - 20:21

                    @watts: Yes, you have that right.

                    Giovanni,
                    Grosseto, Tuscany.

      • Rusty McMusty on 13/03/2019 - 21:32

        And what's with the sewing awl? Does anyone ever use this thing?

        • dcash on 13/03/2019 - 21:51
          +2

          Yup, have used it to repair boots while hiking.

    • homersyd on 13/03/2019 - 00:32
      +5

      you can get one with corkscrew here for the same price:
      https://www.snowys.com.au/camper

      • Gedrod on 13/03/2019 - 06:43
        +16

        No Phillips head screwdriver? Where's the fun in that?

    • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2019 - 06:43
      +3

      Macgyver doesn't need those. Neither do I.

      • teajay74 on 13/03/2019 - 15:10
        +1

        Sticky tape + inanimate carbon rod = fusion reactor!

        • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2019 - 15:13

          I always wonder how to pick lock with this.

    • justtoreply on 13/03/2019 - 11:22
      +3

      Scissors and pliers are a must for me.

      Why anybody would buy anything less than a Deluxe Tinker I don't know - anything less just isn't useful.
      https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/111486838781
      Knives online is part of the regular 20% off, bringing this to $55ish fairly often. Otherwise it gets pretty close to that with other sellers and 10% off (min spend being a problem).

      • macrocephalic on 13/03/2019 - 13:16
        +1

        I'm not sure why people still buy SAKs instead of Leatherman or Gerber tools. I use my Leatherman all the time, I occasionally grab my SAK to open a box if it's closer to me.

        • watts on 13/03/2019 - 13:25

          I travel with both. SAK for the corkscrew, tweezers and toothpick. Leatherman Charge for everything else.

          • macrocephalic on 14/03/2019 - 13:18

            @watts: Thin nose pliers (like the charge) can be used in place of tweezers most of the time. Toothpicks can be made out of many things - on the rare occurrence that I need them. I don't drink cork sealed wine enough to warrant carrying a screw around with me all the time.

            • watts on 14/03/2019 - 14:05

              @macrocephalic: I fine with both but I'm talking about travelling for holidays etc, not carrying around all the time. By the time you've got a leatherman a small SAK is fairly insignificant.

              No way would leatherman pliers work on the nasty little seed pod pricks I've recently been using my SAK tweezers for. Almost impossible to see and even a lot of proper tweezer struggle to hold them.

        • The Gent on 14/03/2019 - 10:24

          SAKs have a much better build quality, so they feel more precision-made when opening, closing and using them, plus they look classier.

          This is coming from someone who carries 3 Leathermans with him. (Rebar, Sidekick and Juice B2)…I'm saving up for a Swisstool though drools

          I haven't heard fantastic things about Gerber, but I love their Dime.

          I buy a lot of multitools if it wasn't clear.

          • macrocephalic on 14/03/2019 - 13:14

            @The Gent: I've had the same leatherman charge tti for about 8 years - and I only bought that one because my last one was lost/stolen.

            For me, non-locking tools which can't be opened single handed on SAKs immediately makes them suspect, and poor range of tools makes them less useful (the charge has changeable bit drivers), and the lack of pliers removes one of the most common uses.

            Looking classy is not really my concern for a tool.

            • The Gent on 14/03/2019 - 18:21

              @macrocephalic: You're comparing non-plier-based tools with plier-based tools.

              You might as well say that you don't understand why people own kitchen knives instead of Leathermans.

              The range of tools, even on the pen-knife style is pretty all-encompassing - like Leathermans, you just choose the model that works for you. Is there a particular tool you know of that Leatherman has that an SAK doesn't?

              Just to address what you mentioned: the Swisstool range has all-locking tools, pliers, all outside-accessible non-plier tools and an option for a bit driver, just the same as the Wave.

              As for looking classy - that's completely a personal choice, but a lot of people care about that kind of thing (matching a watch/tool with clothes in a professional setting etc). Just look at www.reddit.com/r/EDC

              The Wave/Charge, is far too big and for me to want to carry it in a pocket on a daily basis.

      • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2019 - 19:22

        …Why anybody would buy anything less than a Deluxe Tinker I don't know…

        Because it's faking huge perhaps?

  • 0jay on 13/03/2019 - 00:54
    +2

    How many hikers would be carrying a bottle without a capscrew?

    • Jatacid on 13/03/2019 - 00:57
      +8

      Let alone how many hikers would be carrying a glass bottle.

    • watts on 13/03/2019 - 08:07
      +5

      hikers aren't always hiking.

      • neo on 13/03/2019 - 08:39
        +6

        take a hike

    • [Deactivated] on 14/03/2019 - 20:26

      How many hikers would it take to uncork a bottle of Pinot Grigio?

  • SomeRandom on 13/03/2019 - 01:37
    +1

    Thanks OP.

  • zacsg1 on 13/03/2019 - 01:56
    +9

    Love my Victorinox, worth every penny.

  • sarakoth on 13/03/2019 - 02:11
    +4

    https://www.snowys.com.au/victorinox-fieldmaster-knife Scissors very useful.. corkscrew .. meh… so think is the best option…

    • F75 on 13/03/2019 - 06:40
      +2

      corkscrew to house a mini screwdriver..

      https://www.victorinox.com/global/en/Products/Swiss-Army-Kni…

      • sarakoth on 13/03/2019 - 11:36

        Yes I have that myself.. and has been the 3rd most use tool on my knife for adjusting/fixing glasses… so good point…

    • watts on 13/03/2019 - 08:02
      +1

      Flat screwdrivers will do most Phillips screws fine so I’d take the corkscrew because none of the other tools can do the same job.

    • Rodo on 13/03/2019 - 09:50
      +1

      Agree. I have had a SAK for many years and the scissors is the most used tool. Some of the others I don't think I have ever used.

    • poohduck on 13/03/2019 - 12:34
      +2

      SAKs have a following of ingenious enthusiasts. I don't think anyone uses a corkscrew as a corkscrew any more. They do use them for undoing tight knots. You can screw the cork screw into the side of a branch right near the end, so that the long blade sticks out like a spear (cut fruit off trees?). Those bolts and screws that go into brick or plaster with a plug (the plug expands as the screw / bolt goes in); removing the plug after the bolt or screw has stripped. Use the end to clean your finger nails (it's an outdoor thing). I also saw one where shopping bag handles or cord can be threaded into the corkscrew so that you can use the knife body as a handle to carry, or pull, or drag something. You're right about the scissors - they are very useful. I also like one with a file / hack saw (file does both). I carry one in various mtb and motorcycle tool kits, and pack when walking. I have often made repairs and used different tools for unusual purposes. Another very useful tool is the awl - drill holes in things, and mend boots or leather or just sew something tough together.

      • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2019 - 19:23

        I always carry a SAK when going to confession, just in case.

    • SomeRandom on 13/03/2019 - 13:22

      Yep… I picked up the Fieldmaster & Soldier when I was in Switzerland.
      Fieldmaster is the most useful by far.

      Picked up this one too…. too tempting at that price.
      (It's got a sawblade, the fieldmaster doesn't)

      • sarakoth on 13/03/2019 - 18:16

        Huh.. the fieldmaster (the one I linked) also has a sawblade… you must have gotten a different one or they are changing…

  • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2019 - 06:21
    +1

    Also MegaBoutique, but you need to factor in postage.

  • Savitar on 13/03/2019 - 07:42

    Showing as out of stock, on back order….

  • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2019 - 08:08
    +4

    No USB 3. Where’s the fun in that…

    https://www.victorinox.com/global/en/Swiss-Army-Knives/Our-P…

    • [Deactivated] on 13/03/2019 - 08:10
      +4

      no usb type-c

  • chumlee on 13/03/2019 - 08:14
    -3

    Made in China??

    • Tunblor on 13/03/2019 - 10:45
      +2

      Still Swiss made!

  • quincymac on 13/03/2019 - 08:22
    -3

    Band 28?

    Come on someone had to say it

  • subywagon on 13/03/2019 - 12:44

    Is it even legal to carry a pocket knife these days? I don't feel like getting tased…. outside of the bedroom that is.

    • Tunblor on 13/03/2019 - 13:11
      +2

      You must have a reasonable excuse. To cut up your lunch, to use during your occupation, etc. It's a grey area of the law. Realistically, you won't get into trouble for carrying one, unless you're already creating trouble.

      • macrocephalic on 13/03/2019 - 13:32

        I carry a Leatherman tool in my bag every day. I work in IT so I occasionally need a screwdriver. I ride a motorcycle, so I occasionally need pliers, screwdriver, hex key, etc. You don't need much of an excuse.

      • subywagon on 13/03/2019 - 16:32
        +1

        They had advertisements down here stating to make sure workers and tradesmen keep their knives locked in their vehicles and not on them when not at work or they WILL be fined.

      • The Gent on 14/03/2019 - 18:25

        "I live/work in/near a bushfire risk zone and the CFS states that a multitool should be in everyone's bushfire prep kit on their website."

        • [Deactivated] on 14/03/2019 - 20:27

          And a hose. Don't forget a hose. And water. For the hose.

    • SomeRandom on 13/03/2019 - 13:24

      I plan to keep this one at the office.
      For cutting up fruit/vege/chicken/etc in the kitchen.

      The knives provided in the kitchen are about as sharp as your average spoon.

  • ardon on 13/03/2019 - 15:18
    +1

    The Verge can use this to build PC. Hopefully

  • bargaino on 13/03/2019 - 19:51

    Do they make one without a knife blade so I can take it on the bloody plane?

    • The Gent on 14/03/2019 - 18:31
      +1

      The Jetsetter. IMO, why have a SAK without a blade, though?

    • [Deactivated] on 14/03/2019 - 20:27

      You can always cut it off, but of course you'll need to buy two for that.

  • mlakmlak on 13/03/2019 - 20:37

    No straw extractor for turtles. What are the turtles gonna do?

  • Ching ching on 18/03/2019 - 13:49
    +1

    I received my knife today, unexpectedly. Looks great, time to order another one ;)

  • mitch21 on 10/04/2019 - 12:57

    Does anyone know where to get a flick knife these days?

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