Victorinox Compact
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- čas přidán 22. 02. 2020
- The Compact is a two layer knife that incorporates plus scales. It is a surprisingly useful knife. Though it does not have as extensive as a tool set as other Victorinox knives, I have found that it makes an excellent companion to the Victorinox Swisstool.
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I’ve been edcing the compact exclusively for 5y 1m and 6d’s now. 💪 Best pocket knife and the longest pocket time I’ve ever carried in my pocket. 🤗 I’ve started sleeping with it too. OMG... I can’t believe a 40yo man just said that. 🤦♂️
Allllllllrighty then. Lol.
did you cheat on your wife with your knife?
Edmund Ng no his wife is the knife 😳
The Compact model is really hard to beat. I’d feel naked without my Swiss Army
I've slept with worse. 😢
You can use the combo screwdriver on the compact to fit the larger Philips head screws, you just have to angle the tip a little.
It's also a great complementary knife to LT Rebar / ST 300 and Skeletool.
Love your channel! It's for sure among the best on YT.
Thanks a lot for taking the time to produce this amazing content for MT Heads like us!
I made conscious choice to use what I carry and carry what I use. The Compact fits well in that plan. For size and mass it's very efficient. It has enough tools to do a lot and it's not burdened with needless extras. It's not the only knife I ever carry, but it's always in my daily grab and go bag.
I've carried a compact for about 18months & i use it at least 5 times a day,. Have the tinker & pioneer too but compact has more uses. Love it.
I really like this one with the Swisstool. I think it is a very good combo.
This sounds like a great one two punch combo that I’ve never considered probably because I was unaware. Do not be concerned about making people nervous when using tools for what they were intended. You are helping these people grow as human beings by making them aware of being self sufficient. Getting them out of their comfort zone once in a while is good for them.
I certainly think it can be. I like the fact that hardly anything is redundant between the two.
to have a everyday sak like the Compact, is comfort zone ;)
The Compact is a fantastic Victorinox model. It packs a lot of tools for a two-layer knife. I'm a great fan of the combo bottle cap lifter and can opener and it's very easy to use. The designers paid a great deal of attention when they created this particular model, especially when they decided to add the straight pin, the ballpoint pen and the mini-screwdriver to the corkscrew. Great review pal and I do agree that a Victorinox knife is less threatening than anything else when used in public.
I think the Compact is slugging it out with the Pioneer X for my favorite SAK right now.
@@txtoolcrib The Pioneer X is my next acquisition. I like the 93mm Alox models.
The Compact is a great two layer SAK. And yes, Felix Immler's channel is a must watch for Victorinox fans. Based on his mod videos, I am carrying my personal near ultimate SAK. Started with a Huntsman. Swapped out for plus scales with his mods: two straight pins and two tweezers, one with pointed tips. Also his dremeled can opener/package opener mod. The only thing I'm missing is the multihook with file. It doesn't have your custom aluminum 2A scales, but it does cover all the SAK toolset I prefer. Thanks for the content, I've really enjoyed your reviews.
I have a Fieldmaster, I’m deciding whether or not to slim down to a Compact.
The Compact will be my next Victorinox knife me thinks. Great review as always Ben! 👍🙂
Thank you sir.
Awesome review! Got mine yesterday and I love it already!
This is exactly what I was looking for today for a companion tool that offered scissors, corkscrew and hook. Either this or Mountaineer. As always, thanks for the awesome insight.
Had this for about 2 years just learned that you can put combo blade on an angle works with a lot of Philips screws lol little gem 🇬🇧
Thanks for doing this one! Great review. Really enjoy your LM, SAK & MT reviews 👍👍
Thank you very much. Have always appreciated your support.
Finally Victorinox Compact 😁 Love this channel all the way!!!😎
Thank you sir, really appreciate that.
I just got a Victorinox called RAMBLER, never saw it before anywhere, but it is the perfect minimalist Victorinox. A blade, a nail file/flathead tip/nail cleaner, a Philips on a bottle opener, scissors, tooth pick and tweezers. Small and has all the things you ACTUALLY need. Perfect!
It is a good little knife. I had one, but lost it. I will try to get another one for the channel.
Beautiful. I love Victorinox SAK. I have a Swisschamp in my EDC bag and I love it, it's a great pocket tool. And I often carry a victorinox new soldier 08 in my pocket.
Thank you sir.
Great review, thanks ! And I rejoin you for the nail file on every multi purpose hook... I miss it on my Super tinker ! All the best 🌿🌸
Another great review, Ben.Having scissors in a 2-layer knife is a terrific idea. I'll stick with my Super Tinker, though.The only way I can tell if I'm carrying a Tinker or Super Tinker is if I reach in and feel it. The difference in width and weight is all but unnoticeable.
If you or anybody else knows how to get a Victorinox to rust, I'd like to know how. In 40 years I haven't been able to do it.
I carry a surge and an explorer right now, I just love the beefy pliers on it etc. the explorer is great if you don’t mind some fat on it.
Nice job on the review. I’ve had this lot in my right front pocket with a Keysmart Nano clip for a couple of months now.
The Compact is, without a doubt, a clever, useful Victorinox model. The kind of pocketknife that exudes light utility--which is all most of us really need.
Well stated.
I've been carrying the compact in my left front pocket every day for 2 months... I rotate folders and multitool depending on need/mood but the compact is always there..😊
I really like that they have plus scales on a two layer knife, makes a world of difference.
TX Tool Crib yup, it’s the best one for edc in combination with other multi tools... not too bulky but all the tools you need to compliment
@@txtoolcrib What does "plus scales" mean? Larger scales? Alox?
@@ndrthrdr1 Scales with pen, needle and corkscrew with micro screwdriver as compared to normal Scales that have only toothpick and tweezers
Compact and Champ are my two favourite SAKs
Was about to mention Felixs channel when you kept that pen out. I’ve carried my Compact for about 2years now and it’s my favorite 2 layer they make.
I really like it so far as well.
The Compact and Swiss Champ are both tied for first place. I can never stop buying Swiss Army knives
Expensive habit, isn't it?
My compact should arrive on Monday, I plan to use it as a lightweight, street-legal edc knife. Been thinking for a while which I should get, chose this despite the fact it didn't have a nail file. Or so I thought! Seeing now in your vid that it does in fact have one is a very pleasant surprise.
And I agree with you, they should include it in other knives with the all purpose hook.
Nice video, you got me more excited bout my next knife 😉
Work like a charm for nails file.
Hi, i love the passion way you talk about this.
I have several Victorinox’s and inlove them all!!!
And my EDC now is my Victorinox Compact and i think it’s the perfect EDC Tool to.
Thanks for your channel and good work!!!
I have The Compact and love it. It fits my pocket perfectly. I use the nano key chain pocket clip to hang it along the back inseem of my right front pocket. With a zippo(I don't smoke) tucked into the little front pocket of my jeans you never know they're there. Those scissors are the bomb. I don't know why that single can/bottle opener isn't standard across their line in place of the 2 different can/bottle openers. I need a back up pen for work. I use the hook. All I need to get now is the Case Trapper as a complimentary knife. I am a transit bus driver and don't need a heavy tool for an edc because drivers don't fix anything on buses for legal and safety reasons. Yeah SAKs are not intimidating to others when you take them out. Don't underestimate that factor. I wish I could have gotten the scales in Minnesota Vikings purple or Dewalt Yellow. Standard red is so blah. Reflective safety neon green would be awesome...lol
I agree Felix is the John Wick of Swiss Army Knives
Pretty cool tricks on his channel.
Thanks for another great review… an excellent combination for a minimal EDC would be the Swiss Army Compact knife and the Knipex Cobra XS 100mm pliers (87 00 100).
Ben, you are correct. The SAK Compact makes a great companion tool. Many times I will pair the Compact with a Leatherman Sketetool CX or Rebar. The Compact provides the scissor and a non-threatening blade. The other thing it does is provides a driver blade to help secure that twisting screw for your pliers.
I hadn't thought about using it as a backup for driving, but you are sure right.
Non-threatening 🤦🏻♂️ dude.... Please 🛑
Great review! I just bought the Mountaineer and love it. It's a little big in my pocket at work where I wear khakis so I'm strongly considering the Compact🤔😀
Love the Compact and the Pioneer X the most as practical carry's and they are both about the same thickness
I carry the RANGER. Superb.
Many thanks for this interesting video! The Compact is among my favorites!
have incorporated plus scales on all my 91 mm knives and the nail file multipurpose hook on my Climber
Greetings from Guatemala!
Absolutely, thank you for watching. i really like this Compact.
how could you change the hook?
Nice video! But the swisschamp is closest to maybe the most conpleted pocket knife (for me) 👍 hope to see more of these vids :)
Very nice review, helpful, good point of view. Cheers
I would love to see pretty much this set of tool in an Alox.
I think it complements the Leatherman Wave. Some of the tools are redundant. You get a backup blade that can be sharpened with the diamond file if needed. A bottle opener that actually works. Larger scissors, just for more options. Then the corkscrew and scale tools.
Leatherman for pliers, Victorinox for scissors corckscrew and scale tools. You cant have enough tools.
Compact in the pocket and a ranger grip 78 on the belt and you have everything a boy could need.
Good video, people knock the hook on these Swiss Army knives but they are quite useful. Examples if you are a cyclist and the chain comes off, the hook can be used to remount the chain. Its a pity they never put the nail file on all the hooks.
Ben, I've come to like your channel quite a little bit. I really, really do! ;)
Is that your subtle way of saying that I need to come up with some different adjectives? LOL
@@txtoolcrib No need to do that, Ben. The old ones are working great.
It’s such a complete pkg for a bare bones knife! It must be the a definitive classic edc
Great review
I also came to the same realization that the compact is the perfect companion to the Swisstool. I already had the detachable corkscrew, but its a little more cumbersome to use with the large swisstool compared to the spirit or just a 91mm SAK. For some reason, I also missed having a hook like the huntsman. The tweezers, toothpick, pin, and scissors are also great. I realized I’d rather have plain and serrated edge blades like the swisstool over the swisstool x version, so adding scissors back to my edge while filling in all those other gaps with a 91mm thats not too thick or heavy is perfect.
back to my edc*
Btw - tht 4 in 1 is + 1 u can handle certain philips head screws too with the tip of the can opener (as with SAK tools file tips also...)
Very good to know, thank you.
Can totally relate to cutting straws @ restraunts with SAK for little ones.
I just ordered one because of the hook and plus scales. I want to start carrying my spirit but would loose the main functions I use on my swisschamp.
I do leathercraft so I think I’ll make a pouch to hold the spirit and compact
The combined opener is a nice idea; I believe that the flexibility of two sizes of screwdrivers in two openers isn't lost with a combo tool with a medium-sized screwdriver. However, as a Tinker owner, I think that a Compact with Philips driver instead of the corkscrew would be really fine.
It's personal preference, but I agree with you.
@@txtoolcrib indeed my friend. Victorinox made a very similar Compact with Philips in the past, the Duke of Edinburgh, but with a point-less blade. Anyway, thanks for your reviews & opinions.
I would love to add the Compact to my knife collection but after EDCing my Swiss Champ for 36 years the Compact is far to minimal to meet my EDC expectations. As for the Alox line, the Farmer X is interesting BUT the lack of tweezers is an absolute deal breaker.
Great idea to “pair” tools for more capability. I am curious about the combination tool effectiveness compared to Victorinox separate tools and Leathermans. I’d love to see you review the Victorinox XVAT and XLT.
I don't own either of those models right now.
I got a second hand “AEG olympia” branded Compact with white scales. Strangely, it does not have the hook, what means it must have a different spring for the scissors. I guess I will need to take it apart to have a closer look eventually
The pen cartridges are even pressurized, just like Fisher Space Pens!
BTW, most Victorinox have the pin hole, but it's not always easy to find the Stainless pins they use from the factory.
I just wish the ink was black.
You can buy plus scales on eBay. Don't be afraid to change 'em out. Did that with a few old ones I had.
I thought about trying some Swissblanco scales out.
Gets me really interested! Do get some use out of the awl on my Fieldmaster now and then, but it's s little to bulky for some of my pockets. Been keen on the Pioneer X and probably will get it, but can't shake of the feeling that I will miss the tweezers and pen.. It's a shame they haven't chosen to incorporate scale tools in the alox series at least in my opinion. EMaybe not necessarily a plastic toothpick. But a always capable pen and tweezer seems very EDC to me! Wouldn't mind paying extra to see that happen.
Also get the classic sd for the toothpick and tweezers by the way this is made by victorinox
I also carry the Fieldmaster. I’m changing to the Compact, I’m tired of being limited to what I can carry it in.
The lack of a Philips's head is a deal-breaker for me. I carry the Explorer model with me daily; love it. I recently added the plus scales to it so I could have the pen.
It would be nice to see a Phillips driver version of this one.
The tip of the combotool works quite well for philips heads.
Best scissors in the business
Cool Video!
my combination at the moment is the victorinox climber (with plus scales) in my pocket and the leatherman rebar in my jacket pocket.
The tools complement each other very well!👍
I need to get a climber.
@@txtoolcrib May I recommend the Climber Silvertech? It's a beauty. You can add the mini driver and the pin. It's the SAK that started my addiction. Yes, I'm suffering from chronic SAKitis...
Hadn't seen that one before, looks nice. Too bad it doesn't come with plus scales.
I bought a new black climber and then just changed the one scale.
unfortunately there are no silvertech plus scales
Esse é o meu EDC 💪👍
É uma escolha muito boa.
It's nice SAK, but the price, i'm happy with Huntsman.
Yeah, the price of this one is the only limiting factor.
I will raise you a one handed locksmith 😂
@@zensempai7371 The plain edge oh locksmith makes a dynamic dúo with the skipper.
I always look forward to Felix's videos. He has constructed a well-appointed bushcrafted camp using just his Victorinox 'taschenmesser' (pocket knife) and tools he made (mallet, digging stick, broom, etc.) using only the Victorinox (and what he could find in nature). Shelter, tables, chairs/benches, ladders, shelving, even a rotisserie device for roasting meat over the campfire that is by the adjacent stream driving a paddle wheel that turns the shaft. He has a book available on Amazon in English that details the steps for many of those projects.
Pretty cool channel.
My ideal EDC SAK would be the Compact minus the corkscrew plus an LED flashlight.
Dude. I never thought of replacing the corkscrew with a super compact LED flashlight. You're a genius dude. Replace the toothpick with a small eyeglass screwdriver similar in concept to the pen. That would probably be close to $100. I'd buy that but considering many think this is already an over-priced knife would others?
The GOAT
Another excellent channel for Victorinox hacks and uses is "Nick Doulas Nikgyver". He narrates his videos in English voiceover while the subtitles are in his native Greek, so you sometimes have to listen closely because of his accent, but you will see many uses of the Victorinox individual tools you probably never thought of.
I'll check it out.
Enjoy your channel. The Compact is my Sunday-go-to-meeting knife. It is not cumbersome even in dress slacks.
Thank you very much. I really like the fact that this is a two layer knife as well.
i find the compact a little pricy so i bought the climber, with plus scales its still quite managable and i like the second small blade a lot. But yea, complimentary to a swisstool those work very nice.
Does that combo tool work decent for phillips screws? the one on the standard style can opener actually works pretty well. I wish there was a compact option with a screwdriver instead of the corkscrew for my personal use cases!
i experienced the same thing cutting a broken branch in a public parc after my daughter run into it pull out my charge tti saw and people where like wtf is he doing literally looking me with there mouth open
I find the Compact's cap lifter slips off caps a lot more than the regular 91mm. Same with the 84mm such as the Cadet. Those two are more likely to slip if I don't put a little pressure towards the cap. And when I was trying to decide if I liked the 84mm Sportsman or the 85mm Evolution 10 more, I found the Wenger cap lifter is much better than the 84mm Victorinox. They should put the Wenger cap lifters on the 84mm Victorinoxes or adjust the design a little bit. The 91mm regular cap lifter works perfect but when shrunk down it just doesn't catch the cap as well. I kinda feel silly commenting on this because they all work, but these little things can make a difference if you pop a lot of caps. lol
Pinki2019 always good to get firsthand insight. Thank you.
The combination tool works great to open cans, I have it on my bantam 👍👍👍 can you test to see if the swiss clip fits? It was crossed off on the back of the box if I remember correctly, great content 👍
Anthony Mascis I was actually going to mention that in the video but I forgot to. The Swiss Qlip does not fit this model unfortunately.
@@txtoolcrib that's too bad, but the slim design of the compact makes it easy to go in a fifth pocket or change pocket on jeans, I carry a bantam there sometimes, it's only one layer and I believe shorter, but I think a compact would carry the same, so for some people that might be fine lol
I was actually surprised at how well this knife will carry in the the fifth pocket of jeans. It is actually quite comfortable.
I carry the compact all the time. It's my favorite swiss army knife. That bottle opener is also a can opener, 3/16 flat head, number 2 phillips, pry bar, and it works pretty well for untying knots, easily my most used tool. I don't know why they don't include it to get rid of a layer on some of their other knives.
I am fucking your waifu and there's nothing you can do about it I wasn’t aware that it also work as a number two Phillips. Thank you for that.
THE STRIGHT PIN CAN ALSO BE USED AS A COMPASS
Great survival hack!
I would love to see how well this can opener works compared to the traditional Victorinox can opener. it looks like it is a good bottle opener tho. love your videos my friend :) the compact is a good one!
We’ll compare them all at some point. As always, thanks for watching.
I think this combo can opener works slightly better than the normal one. A bit faster. There is a good video around somewhere (can’t find it now) comparing both in use.
Looks like a perfect EDC tool. Maybe a flashlight to be desired. I wish Vic's update their knives with USB rechargeable flashlight with high lumens LEDs.
The problem is the battery: after a few years the flashlight woudn't work anymore.
A pro edcer knows you carry a separate light...
You actually don’t lose any screwdriver, because the combo tool has five functions not four. The tip of the flat head screwdriver has the shape of a Philips screwdriver, you just have to hold the knive at an angle and there you go. I use the philips very often on the combo tool.
I suppose, I never have cared for flat Phillips drivers though. Certainly helps to get you out of a jamb though.
@@txtoolcrib For me, the compact is all about helping you out in a pinch (at least twice a day), while adding almost no bulk, so that’s fine for me :-D
Oh yeah, I understand. I actually think it is a pretty awesome tool. It is one of my favorites along with the Pioneer X.
how you guys use compact in fire starter ferorod
its really nice but it has the 2x price tag of spartan despite not having more count of tools
This and a bug-out will be under the tree this Christmas
My wife and I were just discussing if we should put together a bug-out-bag.
@@txtoolcrib I'm talking benchmade bug-out
I haven’t seen that one, I’ll look into it.
+1 for Felix Immler!!! Amazing channel.
I think I mispronounced his name though.
Love this video! Quick question. How do I take out the screwdriver from the corkscrew? With my compact I am having quite a lot of trouble removing the mini screwdriver, thank you.
:)
I've never had a mini screwdriver stuck. When they are tightly screwed in, it just takes a firm hand.
A drop of baby oil, olive oil, etc. might help.
I ruined one of those micro screwdrivers once. I forgot to remove it before using the corkscrew.
I like ball point pen trick
Wish I could take credit for it.
Does this one work with SwissQlip?
Cool
Does the compact work with the swissqlip?
Unfortunately, no.
There multi tools are refined. The best.
There is this particular can opener that I made a video about, but I have not used it.
Fui a ver tu página, pero no pude encontrar el video del que estabas hablando.
TX Tool Crib no, perdona, me refería a tu video. Pensé que si nos harías un video de una navaja, lo mejor sería haberla usado. Pero un fue útil, muchas gracias.
I wish you could have tested the tools in the video to actually see the tools if they are effective for what they are. I'm curious on how they perform in the task
You know that the tip of the combo tool is a Phillips right?
Like first, then watch : )
Christian Windum I’m guilty of instantly knowing it was going to be great - but I was right ha ha.
Thank you both.
👍👍
I prefer 3 layer SAKs due to large hands. That said I want plus tools
Just wait till you use that 4 in one tool to open a can, it might not be perfect but it seriously work’s.
Timothy King sounds good.
You could use the hook to snag a salmon
the compact is my favorite after the pioneer x
Both of them are pretty sweet.
@@txtoolcrib pioneer x is coupled with a classic for the toothpick and tweezers.
Please review Victorinox Farmer
I plan on acquiring that one.
fits in my wallet-tin that i carry in a bum bag. would ditch the bum bag if it wasn’t for my phone, keys, and ID.
That blade length is too short to be the perfect edc
It is a shame Wagner SAK are no longer available. The scissors are far superior than Victornox, has serration on cutting edge to prevent slipping and incorporated spring.
Well there are still Wenger style scissors available on some of the SAK knives.
All Delemont products from Victorinox inherit some old Wenger features incl scissors and lockable blade etc. They're called Evolution now.
Cant Understand Why They Charge More On This Model Compared To Other 2 Layer Offerings.
They are proud of this particular model.
Probably because it has scissors.
@@ronnienarvacan5897 Out of curiosity I looked at their site. The Climber is $12 less. The Explorer is only $1 more. The mighty Ranger, jam packed with tools, is only $9 more. Doesn't make much sense!
Demand probably is the biggest contributing factor.
Probably, because of the plus scales as well. Plus scales are ~$12-$15 on eBay, which is ~ the differential with cheaper models. I added them to my Tinker. They're great.
Victorinox beats out case in my book any day. They fit and finish and walk n' talk is way better.
I like SAK’s. Very useful.