I just got this knife...after wanting it for MANY years! Just could not bring myself to pay 400 bucks for one. Happened to stop by a NRS store,this afternoon and the young man working the knife counter told me they had one on clearance. Picked it up for $221!!! So happy to finally own one. It will be the centerpiece of my SAK Collection!
He was mentioning that it's nothing more than a desk piece but I beg to differ. You can most effectively use it I would think by putting it in your backpack or bringing it with you when you go camping or out on hikes. It's a trip-specific tool not intended for convenient EDC but the thing is your EDC isn't ideal for trips and this one isn't ideal for EDC so if you have one of these and an EDC you're set for all possible scenarios. But this one is definitely not just a desk piece.
EDC is obviously subjective to the individual. To each their own. I'd easily EDC the XXL (just get a leather holster and clip it to your belt), but buy one? Nah. Way too much money for me, for tools I already EDC daily. I am getting a Swiss Champ soon and most people on EDC forums scoff at thinking they'd ever carry that daily, but I laugh at them. 😁 The swiss champ is roughly the size of a typical Leatherman pliers. 🤷♂️ They're just used to being light on their feet, but I prioritize being 'prepared on my feet', 😉 even if just a bit heavier. So what, just do more squats at the gym. 😉
Legend has it that Andre the giant needed an edc knife that would fit his massive mits. Victorinox quickly designed this knife. Andre took one look, laughed at it, and promptly washed down his lunch with case of beer. Since the design was already made, Victorinox said “fck it” and pushed it to market
It is a boat anchor and there are smaller, more practical (and more affordable) models available. But, I mean , just look at this thing. As a collector, this is a must. An expensive toy? HELL YES!...buy the thing! Mine is a prized part of my collection.
1 tool that is missing is the round philips screwdriver on the back. i find that more aesthetically pleasing than the corkscrew. i don’t know whether it is superstition but victorinox never puts the rounded screwdriver on the same tool as one with a corkscrew. i have heard it is because of how the tool is positioned in the back that they cannot put both, but i still think they can if it was on the opposite side and had enough layers away from each other. this swiss army knife definately has enough layers to separate the rounded philips from the corkscrew, yet it is still not present.
At this point this it's less a "Swiss Army Knife" and more of a "Swiss Army Brick". You'd need to have monstrously long fingers to hold such a thing properly.
not sure i agree with that. my hands are normal size i suppose and when i grip it, my thumb and middle finger only can touch but i consider this to be an advantage because it creates more torque when turning a stubborn screw. if it were ANY wider then i would say that would present a problem but they kept the size just under the limit for me anyway.
@@jasonelliott2736 and for good reason. victorinox stands by its products. you can send it in at any time and they'll oil them up, replace any tools worn or damaged, etc. all for the cost of shipping only. you pay for this when you pay the absurdly high cost of the knife itself, so buying used or even damaged is like buying new in a way, and the warranty is lifetime.
A gorgeous object. Trophy knife for sure. But keep it handy in the event of the apocalypse! Throw it in your bag and head out an open window for the start of your new life. Might prove useful as a conversation piece. Reminds me of some trophy Leicas. Beautiful and expensive as hell, but mildly ridiculous.
Crazy and still useful. So i guess its not so crazy lol. If someone asks if you have any tool, just answer 'yeah all of them lmao'. Sorta putting this on my list. Thanks for the video take care.
Hey guys, I remember watching a movie where a little boy got gifted one of these by his older brother if I am not mistaken. Do you happen to have any idea of what that movie is?
Does it feel like you would get a decent grip to carve wood, cut up large animal etc with that normal knife? I'm worried about the bulk of the tool itself preventing a great grip.
Let’s be practical here, I wouldn’t be using any Swiss Army knife for skinning aside from their fixed blade models. Getting blood up in there is a bad idea imo. It would probably handle it, that said, and whittling for sure. But I imagine it being somewhat awkward or inconvenient using this particular tool for those tasks.
@@TheOpinionarium, I've cut up a lot of deer and even an elk with the "hanyman". I'm planning a long trip and space is limited. Each and every one of those tools would come in handy at some point. I'm kind of down to choosing between the swiss champ xxl or the workchamp xl. I'm kind of leaning toward the workchamp. Thanks for your reply
@@dubgonewild I think the XXL is a beautifully executed tool. I do however personally see it more as a collectors item than an actual tool, but if one was determined to use it and carry it, I think it’s possible.
Carried the XAVT for a decade and a half. You get used to the size rather quickly, and it was never a problem. The tools are oriented very thoughtfully for a righty, with everything ergonomically laid out.
😂 they need to create this as a "modular" SAK. it could become three independent knives that interlock as one, but they could be used separately. The pliars section could then hold a nut & the section with a screwdriver could turn a screw or bolt which is impossible when used as a single SAK.🎉
In the mid-1980's there was a similar model which had a spoon, a fork and a butter knife in it. But I've searched for years now for another (I had one then) and zero luck. Anyone know what the model I'm describing was?
Hello buddy would you mind doing a update video of your leatherman super tool 300 in use i think the super tool 300 is still the best multi tool for the working man love it
I’ve been collecting Victorianox knives since I was younger kid in the 90s. My daily carry is the the champ, but when I have to do a lot of troubleshooting I actually carry the XXL. On my job I wear Crytec combat pants and the from right knee pocket is perfect for carry a giant tool like the XXL. And I have to apologize because the auto correct messes up Crye Precision
I have no doubt it could be useful, it’s built like every other victorinox- just massive. If they weren’t so pricey I’d even consider carrying mine, but my Leatherman is always my go to
@@TheOpinionarium I can’t blame you. I have several Leatherman multi tools and the grip profile is way better that the XXL but it may be an inherent detail with how much I was introduced to the Swiss Army knife platform at an early age that I prefer them. Sometimes I need to do a little heavier work in the electrical field and then I prefer the Cyber tool
@@Graver81-69 and similarly, my first real multitool was a Supertool 300. I’ve loved the Leatherman format ever since, and they do tend to have better pliers which I use often enough. For a while I carried a swisschamp and a Leatherman, but eventually I realized I basically just needed the magnifying glass and better scissors, and I downgraded to an explorer, which also eventually phased out. I just don’t use em enough to keep em on me
I bought this and it just arrived today. My suspicion was correct that the assertion that it's too large to be used in a practical sense is not accurate. If you get a leather pouch that attaches to your belt, then you can use this for EDC, and also, if you go backpacking, hiking, camping, et. al. and you throw this in with your other gear then you won't even notice the extra weight. The bottom line on this knife is that if you're doing something like attaching your car keys to it then it's WAY too large in terms of volume and weight, but if you are using it for particular types of applications like those aforementioned then it is the superior option by far. What I did was buy a swisschamp and buy this swisschamp XXL so that i have the non-XXL one that's smaller/more manageable for EDC without wearing a belt and then the XXL version when i am either wearing a belt or engaged in those activities where I can throw it in with my other gear. Another point to consider is that if you use your swiss army knives around the house then the XXL is tremendously beneficial because there are so many tools on here that I will use for household convenience that are not included in the regular swisschamp. I highly recommend this knife and a good belt-fed carrying case provided you know what you're getting yourself into. Edit: Oh and about that pharmaceutical spatula, I don't ever foresee myself using it to separate pills, BUT, i definitely would see myself using it to spread butter or peanut butter or jam. It's the kind of tool really that could find multiple improvisational uses for a creative user.
Some years ago I bought a Wenger SAK which is several times larger than this one. But it is so heavy that its only place is on my desk. A pity that Victorinox eventually bought Wenger and killed its brand....
Nearly useless, but beautiful, close competitor with the regular Swiss Champ, which is useful as well as beautiful. They are icons of industrial design and build. Up there with some of the older Leica mechanical rangefinder, film cameras. Swiss and German quality, respectively.
I have got the XLT and that's about my limit (indoors!) for it getting bulky. It's so bulky I'd never take it outside or carry it but indoors the XLT does enough extra stuff the Swiss Champ does, that I think it's worth having the XLT. I do have both but I have never even touched the Swiss Champ since getting the XLT. Both were bought more than 20 years ago and I just love the XLT so much more. Layers? My XLT has 10 layers. The XXL in this video has 15 layers so I'd guess it's 50% wider. That is absolutely ridiculous or "preposterous" as it rightly says in the video title. Yes in any situation, the XXL is preposterous to the point that even if it stayed indoors, it's an impractical tool due to its heft! One could say the same about the XLT "Why not just use a Swiss Champ" but the XLT has the wood saw, it has the hex tools... these are massive advantages over the Swiss Champ - that itself is already a very bulky tool. As far as classic penknives are concerned, you can take the XXL and divide it by 5 so instead of having 15 layers, try 3 layers... that's what a penknife you'd carry outdoors _should_ have. It has to have the large and small blade... it has to have the can opener... but beyond that? Ask yourself what else does it really need? I'd argue the wood saw, but does a thin Victorinox penknife even exist that has the wood saw? It's somehow viewed as a tool only found on these super-wide showcase knives but as an outdoor survival tool that's crazy and I think the wood saw is perhaps one of the most important tools on the knife. This one tool is what I think sets apart the Swiss Champ and the XLT the most.
If I recall the Camper and the Huntsman both have Saws, I used to carry a Swiss champ and, after that an Explorer. But the thing is that I always have another multitool, being based in the US and further (in Utah, with literally no restrictive knife laws) I can carry any multitool I know of without issues and I do. I Eventually stopped carrying Swiss Army knives in general, not that I don’t love them but in the situations I find myself in, I more regularly need pliers and locking tools. A leatherman is more heavy use, and can take a large amount of abuse that would have the tools on a SAK collapse in moments. But I’ve always been hard on my tools and come what may as long as the job gets done, many don’t share that view. The Swiss Champ XXL is great, I love it as a desk piece. It’s built just like the rest, it could theoretically handle doing everything it has tools for, accounting for lack of space to do so lol. Thanks for the comment! I might have to look into the XLT soon
@@TheOpinionarium I was wrong about the Swiss Champ, it does have the wood saw on it. It seems the only big benefit to the XLT then, is the hex tools. I just counted the layers on the Swiss Champ: 7. So the XLT having 10 layers means it's not much bigger but it does look it in reality. They are 33mm and 43mm.
@@yutehube4468 yeah I recall there being a saw, it’s not something I personally need often so I pay it little attention. I chose the Explorer for its magnifying glass and in line screwdriver, it’s still one of my favorites. The cyber tool has been on my list for a while as it’s an in-between, the XLT looks pretty cool though
I don't like how it has duplicate tools. I want something that has single tools and is practical so no cork screw for me as I don't drink wine. I'd rather have the phillips, chisel, awl and whatever else I can get on that side of the knife. I'd like it if they had another spot for a fire starter since I wouldn't want the corkscrew. Wouldn't want the pen either.
This isn’t about practicality, and it’s not about individual subtlety of everyone’s day to day lives, they have hundreds of tools to satisfy edc needs. This is about being the biggest, most ridiculous show piece it can be. It’s sturdy enough to use but let’s be real, it’s preposterous, not really something I see anyone carrying around.
Now to find the one person who has legitimately used all the tools in this thing at one point or another, and for actual purposes, not just for the heck of it and to be able to say that they've used all the features 😜
I had the predecessor to this, the XAVT, which was the same plus an added LCD display. Stitched a leather belt case for it, and carried it for 15 years, from 2008 till 3 months ago. Through 22 countries on 3 continents. LEGITIMATELY used every single feature countless times, from opening cans on Alaskas north slope, to fixing my wife’s eyeglasses in Key West, cutting tent guy rope in Scotland, tightening car battery terminals in St. Petersburg Russia, removing splinters from my kids foot in Croatia. Absolutely indispensable. Left it on my pickup bedrail and drove off from a gun range, (after tightening a loose shotgun forearm). Just bought this version last week, so happy to have it back. Don’t let the size, weight or price dissuade you, these things are awesome, and worth their weight in gold !
@@jasonelliott2736you sir have went above and beyond. How is it actually using this though? The handle is so thick that I’d imagine it would be awkward to hold this
@@AwkwardHypernerd413 I won’t tell you it’s small . . . .. but it’s like any other tool to me, you learn to adapt, and your hand finds it’s natural place. I believe there was a lot of thought that went into the placement of each implement, at least if you’re right-handed, and I don’t think I would move anything from where it is. I find it very comfortable to use. I’ve had many other models, the Tinker, the Huntsman, the Cybertool, the Hiker, the Climber, the Swisschamp, Swisschamp XLT, even the absurdly tiny Classic. They’re all in my collection, multiples of some. I just prefer this one.
I think it’s neat but to be honest I hate it. By wanting to have so many functions it’s basically made itself functionless. The typical SAK design is aging poorly, especially compared to multitools like the leatherman surge. Great video though!
I don't think anyone imagines that it's functional. It's just for collectors. I don't think the SAK design is ageing poorly at all, they've been in business a century longer than Leatherman and are still the most popular iconic multitool/pocket knife on the planet. Last year Victorinox opened a flagship store on Oxford Street in London UK. There's zero chance of Leatherman doing that. Outside the US Leatherman isn't really well known. Doesn't help that the name is a bit erm ambiguous and anyone seen here with that brand on any promotional gear might get mistaken for a member of the rainbow community lol.
This is overkill. Half of these tools are just duplicates. I have a Champ in my Vertx EDC Transit sling bag and it is optimal: it has all tools that I need for Doomsday. IMO, it beats Leatherman and Gerber in design, ergonomics, quality and usefulness, so it’s the best shot for a buck.
I do love me the good ol’ Swiss Champ, I see the XXL as something you own not really to use, but to enjoy. It’s a beautiful, functional paper weight and it’s one of my favorite items just because of how ridiculous it is, but without being poorly built for it. In all honesty, a solid fixed blade, a Leatherman surge, a solid flashlight and a good pocket knife are my go to items. I keep a lot of stuff on me, some things more useful than others. I have a lighter (butane yellow flame zippo) multiple pens, and several other odds and ends that live on me day to day; but the core of it is those mentioned items. I don’t see Swiss Army knives as vital anymore because my biggest general needs are a Really good File, and really solid needle nose pliers. The scissors, awl, and bit driver are all very handy as well, so the surge is really my ideal multitool, but the Arc is nearly equal to it in my eyes, with all my primary required tools onboard and in a lighter, faster parcel.
That’s based on perspective. I think it’s wonderful for what it is because I’m a collector. It’s worth it to me because of how ridiculous it is. Some others agree with me, some don’t. I saved up for this and snagged it from another collector, and it lives on my desk to this day as a badge of office (edc Reviewer)
I just got this knife...after wanting it for MANY years! Just could not bring myself to pay 400 bucks for one. Happened to stop by a NRS store,this afternoon and the young man working the knife counter told me they had one on clearance. Picked it up for $221!!! So happy to finally own one. It will be the centerpiece of my SAK Collection!
He was mentioning that it's nothing more than a desk piece but I beg to differ. You can most effectively use it I would think by putting it in your backpack or bringing it with you when you go camping or out on hikes. It's a trip-specific tool not intended for convenient EDC but the thing is your EDC isn't ideal for trips and this one isn't ideal for EDC so if you have one of these and an EDC you're set for all possible scenarios. But this one is definitely not just a desk piece.
EDC is obviously subjective to the individual. To each their own. I'd easily EDC the XXL (just get a leather holster and clip it to your belt), but buy one? Nah. Way too much money for me, for tools I already EDC daily. I am getting a Swiss Champ soon and most people on EDC forums scoff at thinking they'd ever carry that daily, but I laugh at them. 😁 The swiss champ is roughly the size of a typical Leatherman pliers. 🤷♂️ They're just used to being light on their feet, but I prioritize being 'prepared on my feet', 😉 even if just a bit heavier. So what, just do more squats at the gym. 😉
Leave it displayed with all of the tools open. Like everything nicely in a slightly different position. Get some sort of a stand.
@@Northanteus😉😉😉
@@marksmith4892this is very ideal for EDC, if you’re not a pantywaist.
The “Medical Spatula” is actually the Victorinox Oar. Of course, your raft would sink under the weight of the XXL 😂
😂😂😂
😂😂😂
That makes the swisschamp look easy to carry
😂 right 💯
How generous of them to include the coke spoon in this big boy
So impractical, I LOVE IT!
you would need em someday 😁
@@ItsDainsleifDuh And when that day comes, all that effort spent lugging an extra 1kg of multitool literally everywhere will have been worth it!
Legend has it that Andre the giant needed an edc knife that would fit his massive mits. Victorinox quickly designed this knife. Andre took one look, laughed at it, and promptly washed down his lunch with case of beer. Since the design was already made, Victorinox said “fck it” and pushed it to market
I have one of these and carry it, yes carry it,all the time and have used it quite a few times.
How big is your pocket?
been using the spatula for my coffee at work
It is a boat anchor and there are smaller, more practical (and more affordable) models available. But, I mean , just look at this thing. As a collector, this is a must. An expensive toy? HELL YES!...buy the thing! Mine is a prized part of my collection.
I love this Swiss army knife😍
1 tool that is missing is the round philips screwdriver on the back. i find that more aesthetically pleasing than the corkscrew. i don’t know whether it is superstition but victorinox never puts the rounded screwdriver on the same tool as one with a corkscrew. i have heard it is because of how the tool is positioned in the back that they cannot put both, but i still think they can if it was on the opposite side and had enough layers away from each other. this swiss army knife definately has enough layers to separate the rounded philips from the corkscrew, yet it is still not present.
At this point this it's less a "Swiss Army Knife" and more of a "Swiss Army Brick".
You'd need to have monstrously long fingers to hold such a thing properly.
not sure i agree with that. my hands are normal size i suppose and when i grip it, my thumb and middle finger only can touch but i consider this to be an advantage because it creates more torque when turning a stubborn screw. if it were ANY wider then i would say that would present a problem but they kept the size just under the limit for me anyway.
8:05 watch case back opener tool. Love my 1985 Swisschamp
@2:32 - Victorinox offers a belt case for this model. I own one, but I don't wear it or carry this SwissChamp..
I don't need it. But dear God do I want it.
Go buy it, if you don’t fall in love with it, there’s a great secondary market, they’re selling used for nearly new prices.
@@jasonelliott2736 and for good reason. victorinox stands by its products. you can send it in at any time and they'll oil them up, replace any tools worn or damaged, etc. all for the cost of shipping only. you pay for this when you pay the absurdly high cost of the knife itself, so buying used or even damaged is like buying new in a way, and the warranty is lifetime.
That thing would pull my pants down if I had it in my pocket.
A gorgeous object. Trophy knife for sure. But keep it handy in the event of the apocalypse! Throw it in your bag and head out an open window for the start of your new life. Might prove useful as a conversation piece. Reminds me of some trophy Leicas. Beautiful and expensive as hell, but mildly ridiculous.
Crazy and still useful. So i guess its not so crazy lol. If someone asks if you have any tool, just answer 'yeah all of them lmao'. Sorta putting this on my list. Thanks for the video take care.
Awl of them.
@@batuksri i see what you did there.
Hey guys, I remember watching a movie where a little boy got gifted one of these by his older brother if I am not mistaken. Do you happen to have any idea of what that movie is?
Does it feel like you would get a decent grip to carve wood, cut up large animal etc with that normal knife? I'm worried about the bulk of the tool itself preventing a great grip.
Let’s be practical here, I wouldn’t be using any Swiss Army knife for skinning aside from their fixed blade models. Getting blood up in there is a bad idea imo.
It would probably handle it, that said, and whittling for sure. But I imagine it being somewhat awkward or inconvenient using this particular tool for those tasks.
@@TheOpinionarium, I've cut up a lot of deer and even an elk with the "hanyman". I'm planning a long trip and space is limited. Each and every one of those tools would come in handy at some point. I'm kind of down to choosing between the swiss champ xxl or the workchamp xl. I'm kind of leaning toward the workchamp. Thanks for your reply
@@dubgonewild I think the XXL is a beautifully executed tool. I do however personally see it more as a collectors item than an actual tool, but if one was determined to use it and carry it, I think it’s possible.
Carried the XAVT for a decade and a half. You get used to the size rather quickly, and it was never a problem. The tools are oriented very thoughtfully for a righty, with everything ergonomically laid out.
Can you imagine what MacGyver could do if he had one of this?
Bro would be able to build an entire tank
Yeah he would throw it to the dumpster this is useless
The show would've lasted a couple more seasons.
no pocket clip?
😂😂😂😂
That is...... insane.
Fantastic, it’s in my dreams list
This thing is the Chuck Norris of Swiss tools.
😂 they need to create this as a "modular" SAK. it could become three independent knives that interlock as one, but they could be used separately. The pliars section could then hold a nut & the section with a screwdriver could turn a screw or bolt which is impossible when used as a single SAK.🎉
In the mid-1980's there was a similar model which had a spoon, a fork and a butter knife in it. But I've searched for years now for another (I had one then) and zero luck.
Anyone know what the model I'm describing was?
no but youcan find this kind of stuff in any military gear shop
The best thing is that it has a key ring😂
You’re absolutely right lol I didn’t even notice
Wow. Can you buy just the box?
Not that I’m aware of
Hello buddy would you mind doing a update video of your leatherman super tool 300 in use i think the super tool 300 is still the best multi tool for the working man love it
That thing needs a tape measure and a spool of string.
By the time I find the tool that’s needed,the situation would be lost in the mists of time! 😅
That’s not a pocket knife, that’s a backpack knife
There is a mark on the top left side of the table and I keep thinking it’s a mark on my screen
Love this review, just discovered your channel. Subscribed ! More Victorinox/Swiss Army content please.
There is actually made a belt sheet for it.
Those are some mighty hands 😳
Lol
I’ve been collecting Victorianox knives since I was younger kid in the 90s. My daily carry is the the champ, but when I have to do a lot of troubleshooting I actually carry the XXL. On my job I wear Crytec combat pants and the from right knee pocket is perfect for carry a giant tool like the XXL. And I have to apologize because the auto correct messes up Crye Precision
I have no doubt it could be useful, it’s built like every other victorinox- just massive. If they weren’t so pricey I’d even consider carrying mine, but my Leatherman is always my go to
@@TheOpinionarium I can’t blame you. I have several Leatherman multi tools and the grip profile is way better that the XXL but it may be an inherent detail with how much I was introduced to the Swiss Army knife platform at an early age that I prefer them. Sometimes I need to do a little heavier work in the electrical field and then I prefer the Cyber tool
@@Graver81-69 and similarly, my first real multitool was a Supertool 300. I’ve loved the Leatherman format ever since, and they do tend to have better pliers which I use often enough.
For a while I carried a swisschamp and a Leatherman, but eventually I realized I basically just needed the magnifying glass and better scissors, and I downgraded to an explorer, which also eventually phased out. I just don’t use em enough to keep em on me
Bro Swiss Army knives comes with dab tools now
Man at that point.. just load up a backpack with tools. There's your sheath option! Lol That thing is massive.. ..
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That's what she said! 🤣
If it helps anyone the pouch for the old XAVT will fit this tool
Absurd but also very cool 😂
I have the Swiss Champ in Black and that itself seems awkward, The champ XLT and XXL are just absurd and at that size just mini tool kits than knifes.
No mere mortal can carry the Wenger giant!
That is crazy indeed
I bought this and it just arrived today. My suspicion was correct that the assertion that it's too large to be used in a practical sense is not accurate. If you get a leather pouch that attaches to your belt, then you can use this for EDC, and also, if you go backpacking, hiking, camping, et. al. and you throw this in with your other gear then you won't even notice the extra weight. The bottom line on this knife is that if you're doing something like attaching your car keys to it then it's WAY too large in terms of volume and weight, but if you are using it for particular types of applications like those aforementioned then it is the superior option by far. What I did was buy a swisschamp and buy this swisschamp XXL so that i have the non-XXL one that's smaller/more manageable for EDC without wearing a belt and then the XXL version when i am either wearing a belt or engaged in those activities where I can throw it in with my other gear. Another point to consider is that if you use your swiss army knives around the house then the XXL is tremendously beneficial because there are so many tools on here that I will use for household convenience that are not included in the regular swisschamp. I highly recommend this knife and a good belt-fed carrying case provided you know what you're getting yourself into.
Edit: Oh and about that pharmaceutical spatula, I don't ever foresee myself using it to separate pills, BUT, i definitely would see myself using it to spread butter or peanut butter or jam. It's the kind of tool really that could find multiple improvisational uses for a creative user.
Some years ago I bought a Wenger SAK which is several times larger than this one. But it is so heavy that its only place is on my desk. A pity that Victorinox eventually bought Wenger and killed its brand....
They did suck up a lot of designs from wenger into their own
Is that the one that holds the world record for the largest Swiss Army knife?
Nearly useless, but beautiful, close competitor with the regular Swiss Champ, which is useful as well as beautiful. They are icons of industrial design and build. Up there with some of the older Leica mechanical rangefinder, film cameras. Swiss and German quality, respectively.
It’s so ridiculous I want it so bad
Wenger made one back in the day. It is at least 3 times bigger than this one.
I think I mentioned it in this video actually, it’s called the Giant. I want one but they cost way, way too much
I have got the XLT and that's about my limit (indoors!) for it getting bulky. It's so bulky I'd never take it outside or carry it but indoors the XLT does enough extra stuff the Swiss Champ does, that I think it's worth having the XLT. I do have both but I have never even touched the Swiss Champ since getting the XLT. Both were bought more than 20 years ago and I just love the XLT so much more.
Layers? My XLT has 10 layers. The XXL in this video has 15 layers so I'd guess it's 50% wider. That is absolutely ridiculous or "preposterous" as it rightly says in the video title. Yes in any situation, the XXL is preposterous to the point that even if it stayed indoors, it's an impractical tool due to its heft!
One could say the same about the XLT "Why not just use a Swiss Champ" but the XLT has the wood saw, it has the hex tools... these are massive advantages over the Swiss Champ - that itself is already a very bulky tool.
As far as classic penknives are concerned, you can take the XXL and divide it by 5 so instead of having 15 layers, try 3 layers... that's what a penknife you'd carry outdoors _should_ have. It has to have the large and small blade... it has to have the can opener... but beyond that? Ask yourself what else does it really need? I'd argue the wood saw, but does a thin Victorinox penknife even exist that has the wood saw? It's somehow viewed as a tool only found on these super-wide showcase knives but as an outdoor survival tool that's crazy and I think the wood saw is perhaps one of the most important tools on the knife. This one tool is what I think sets apart the Swiss Champ and the XLT the most.
If I recall the Camper and the Huntsman both have Saws,
I used to carry a Swiss champ and, after that an Explorer. But the thing is that I always have another multitool, being based in the US and further (in Utah, with literally no restrictive knife laws) I can carry any multitool I know of without issues and I do.
I Eventually stopped carrying Swiss Army knives in general, not that I don’t love them but in the situations I find myself in, I more regularly need pliers and locking tools. A leatherman is more heavy use, and can take a large amount of abuse that would have the tools on a SAK collapse in moments.
But I’ve always been hard on my tools and come what may as long as the job gets done, many don’t share that view.
The Swiss Champ XXL is great, I love it as a desk piece. It’s built just like the rest, it could theoretically handle doing everything it has tools for, accounting for lack of space to do so lol.
Thanks for the comment! I might have to look into the XLT soon
@@TheOpinionarium I was wrong about the Swiss Champ, it does have the wood saw on it. It seems the only big benefit to the XLT then, is the hex tools. I just counted the layers on the Swiss Champ: 7. So the XLT having 10 layers means it's not much bigger but it does look it in reality. They are 33mm and 43mm.
@@yutehube4468 yeah I recall there being a saw, it’s not something I personally need often so I pay it little attention.
I chose the Explorer for its magnifying glass and in line screwdriver, it’s still one of my favorites. The cyber tool has been on my list for a while as it’s an in-between, the XLT looks pretty cool though
That’s a mobile tool store
I don't like how it has duplicate tools. I want something that has single tools and is practical so no cork screw for me as I don't drink wine. I'd rather have the phillips, chisel, awl and whatever else I can get on that side of the knife. I'd like it if they had another spot for a fire starter since I wouldn't want the corkscrew. Wouldn't want the pen either.
This isn’t about practicality, and it’s not about individual subtlety of everyone’s day to day lives, they have hundreds of tools to satisfy edc needs.
This is about being the biggest, most ridiculous show piece it can be. It’s sturdy enough to use but let’s be real, it’s preposterous, not really something I see anyone carrying around.
@@TheOpinionarium Yeah I know. I was just saying and I've yet to find the perfect one for me.
Now to find the one person who has legitimately used all the tools in this thing at one point or another, and for actual purposes, not just for the heck of it and to be able to say that they've used all the features 😜
I had the predecessor to this, the XAVT, which was the same plus an added LCD display. Stitched a leather belt case for it, and carried it for 15 years, from 2008 till 3 months ago. Through 22 countries on 3 continents. LEGITIMATELY used every single feature countless times, from opening cans on Alaskas north slope, to fixing my wife’s eyeglasses in Key West, cutting tent guy rope in Scotland, tightening car battery terminals in St. Petersburg Russia, removing splinters from my kids foot in Croatia. Absolutely indispensable. Left it on my pickup bedrail and drove off from a gun range, (after tightening a loose shotgun forearm). Just bought this version last week, so happy to have it back. Don’t let the size, weight or price dissuade you, these things are awesome, and worth their weight in gold !
@@jasonelliott2736you sir have went above and beyond. How is it actually using this though? The handle is so thick that I’d imagine it would be awkward to hold this
@@AwkwardHypernerd413 I won’t tell you it’s small . . . .. but it’s like any other tool to me, you learn to adapt, and your hand finds it’s natural place. I believe there was a lot of thought that went into the placement of each implement, at least if you’re right-handed, and I don’t think I would move anything from where it is. I find it very comfortable to use. I’ve had many other models, the Tinker, the Huntsman, the Cybertool, the Hiker, the Climber, the Swisschamp, Swisschamp XLT, even the absurdly tiny Classic. They’re all in my collection, multiples of some. I just prefer this one.
@@jasonelliott2736 i mean that’s entirely fair. When you have it all you want to make good use of it
@@jasonelliott2736 I'd be looking for that thing forever.
To many repeats no spork at the end hacksaw still not created on yet ? Like the crab claw idea small knife Does most bits
lol nice review
This thing is ridiculous lol
Totally ridiculous...I want one!
Dont forget combination fist pack lol
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The Wenger giant? Ridiculous... 7 lbs
I think it’s neat but to be honest I hate it. By wanting to have so many functions it’s basically made itself functionless. The typical SAK design is aging poorly, especially compared to multitools like the leatherman surge. Great video though!
I don’t love it because it’s functional, I love it because it’s absolutely preposterous lol.
I don't think anyone imagines that it's functional. It's just for collectors. I don't think the SAK design is ageing poorly at all, they've been in business a century longer than Leatherman and are still the most popular iconic multitool/pocket knife on the planet. Last year Victorinox opened a flagship store on Oxford Street in London UK. There's zero chance of Leatherman doing that. Outside the US Leatherman isn't really well known. Doesn't help that the name is a bit erm ambiguous and anyone seen here with that brand on any promotional gear might get mistaken for a member of the rainbow community lol.
SAKs are timeless.
Sak aren't aging badly, for most people something like a huntsman or tinker deluxe will have more than enough functions for edc
This is overkill. Half of these tools are just duplicates.
I have a Champ in my Vertx EDC Transit sling bag and it is optimal: it has all tools that I need for Doomsday.
IMO, it beats Leatherman and Gerber in design, ergonomics, quality and usefulness, so it’s the best shot for a buck.
I do love me the good ol’ Swiss Champ, I see the XXL as something you own not really to use, but to enjoy. It’s a beautiful, functional paper weight and it’s one of my favorite items just because of how ridiculous it is, but without being poorly built for it.
In all honesty, a solid fixed blade, a Leatherman surge, a solid flashlight and a good pocket knife are my go to items.
I keep a lot of stuff on me, some things more useful than others. I have a lighter (butane yellow flame zippo) multiple pens, and several other odds and ends that live on me day to day; but the core of it is those mentioned items. I don’t see Swiss Army knives as vital anymore because my biggest general needs are a Really good File, and really solid needle nose pliers. The scissors, awl, and bit driver are all very handy as well, so the surge is really my ideal multitool, but the Arc is nearly equal to it in my eyes, with all my primary required tools onboard and in a lighter, faster parcel.
Its an abomination but for colectors maybe a thing.
A poop spatula XD
Another useless model but not as useless as the Wenger giant! I had this model and immediately thought it was ridiculous and have sold it on!
IS NOT POSS U JUST GET SOMETHI G CHEAPER, MMMHHH, ONLY TOOL IS POSS BE U ,LOL NO HARM INTENDED
What a total waste of money!! 👎🏻
That’s based on perspective. I think it’s wonderful for what it is because I’m a collector. It’s worth it to me because of how ridiculous it is. Some others agree with me, some don’t. I saved up for this and snagged it from another collector, and it lives on my desk to this day as a badge of office (edc Reviewer)
thats a damn small toolbox.
guys lets give this to shaquille o neal
Use that spatula for 🍯