Victorinox Hiker vs. Gerber Armbar Trade
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- I had such a great time comparing these 2 products. Because both of them are very high quality. I'm sure that you will be very happy. Whether you get the Victorinox Hiker or the Gerber Qrmbar Trade. The Victorinox Hiker has a better saw, and it is lighter and less expensive than the Gerber Armbar Trade in its red-scaled configuration. The Gerber Armbar Trade, in the other hand, one-ups the Victorinox Hiker with a better driver, and it also has a pocket clip and a hammer.
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Many try and copy Victorinox but dollar for dollar Victorinox cant be beat quality , price , tool options, function, and looks . Thank you for the video
Lovely pup! And... voting for Victorinox on this match-up
Thank you!! Yes for me, too!
I never cared much for the Gerber line. I think the SAK wins in your comparison. Love your videos, thanks for taking the time to create them.
Thank you, John! The Victorinox is definitely a better deal financially. And I could see a lot more difference in the saw function when I watched the video than I felt while I was using it. And although I still like the hammer, it is less useful than I thought Because it's kind of clumsy to use! So as much as I have enjoyed using this tool, the Victorinox wins for me, too.
Hmmm, it’s like the SAK figured it out and it works so smoothly for it’s intended task. IMO, the Gerber is more gimmicky; it works too but Victorinox wins by a land slide.
The Victorinox is just a classic tool.
Unless you're looking for a tool with a good driver. The SAK Phillips is useless. I'll never understand why they even include it.
I have to admit that I am a fan of the inline Phillips on my Swiss champ. I would almost always pick a cork. Screw over AT handle Phillips. But I recently watched a video that suggested to me. I may be wrong. If you watch to the last portion of the video, you'll see a comparison that convinced me that for the right person a back layer Phillips might be the right choice.
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@@thevineclimber for someone that once in a great while randomly needs to turn one screw and they have all day to mess with it, like in that video, I would agree. But I would never rely on it on a daily, or weekly or even monthly basis. I would say the same about the saw on the Gerber trade. I just need a knife and screwdriver, daily. So I carry the Gerber drive slim. Its a little to small for my hands so I have a Gerber trade on order. I likely won't ever use any of the other "tools" on it.
I prefer the Victorinox because it’s far less regulated people friendly too and I really like the tweezers. I think the camper is better than the hiker because the corkscrew is more useful for knots ☺️
Agreed ! I got the Camping for the same price 👍
I like the Camper too. Great model!
@grovesy333 Hey Grovesy! I can't believe it took me five months to respond to you!!!?!! It IS far less regulated because the blade does not lock. I like the tweezers, too. I also prefer the camper, but I wanted to compare to the hiker to have more similar toolsets. It is just such a good deal, with known quality and high reliability. It is hard to mess with a classic!!
Hi puppy!!!!!!! That was hilarious, he just needed to be on camera 😂
The Victorinox is a classic. Just something about carrying one that I really like, better than Gerber or newer multi-tools. Macgyver also used the SAK and he was my childhood hero, so there's also that.
Good comparison between the 2. My choice would be the Victorinox Hiker.
Also, I don't like pocket clips on pocket knives. They just never felt comfortable when holding the knife in my hand, especially if you're using the pocket knife for long periods of time.
Totally agree, I don't know how anyone can stand them without heavy gloves !
Yes, I definitely see what you're saying. I think though that I probably use tools in a little bit different way, because I think I use them frequently but for short periods of time so I don't seem to develop any problems. Honestly, I just wish that all pants had a couple of pockets just for knives!!
Evening Anne,
I'd go with the SAK every time. I like the scales on that one. So much more acceptable for carrying legally here in the UK
Thanks for the upload.
Cheers 🍻
The hiker was my first vic. I still have it and carry it sometimes, it's an outstanding tool
Hi Mauricio! Yes the Hiker is wonderful. So reliable and versatile, and I forgot in the video to give the Victorinox points for the toothpick and tweezers!
Thank you for watching and leaving a note! 😀
Those scales on the Victorinox look great!
Yes Hiker Bear is a real go-getter! The knife is from Swiss Knife Shop.
Hi Anne !!!
Fantastic video !!!
From my personal experience, Gerber blades don't hold an edge as well as SAKs
I tested the Gerber against both my fieldmaster & Walker & in my opinion SKA is a far superior knife. Same for the saw. If I had to depend on one knife to survive with !!! SKA hands down.
Thank You
-- Joe --
Wow, Joe, that is really interesting. I tested it only for one week, and one week of average knife use at that. I did not test edge retention- thank you very much for this important contribution to the discussion!
Years ago Gerber knives were very good. They use (as far as I know) 7cr17mov steel or 420J Chinese steel which is a cheap budget steel. Not sure what steel the armbar uses but the one we have has poor edge retention.
I stay away from Gerber knives.
You have go a long way to out perform a SAK...
Thanks again for another wonderful video, my vote is for the Hiker👍. Just started recently carrying the Hiker a few weeks ago when getting a special scale version from Smokey Mountain Knife Works. It's the Big Foot scales, bought it with the camper. Starting to get a pretty decent collection of SAKs and when I got my Field Master a few days ago I thought I'd swap out the Hiker for EDC, but I haven't been able so swap, I just love my Hiker, great knife!
As always I just love your videos, Thanks!!!!
Excellent comparison, I truly appreciate that you actually used the saw and bottle opener. Funny comment about why Finn does not have his own channel. :)
Lol he just can't focus on the multitools! I carried the Gerber for a week, but unfortunately, I only had one other bottle to open! But I used the saw several times, and also the blade. No problems at all.
Gerber is...well ok...just Gerber. Victorinox is loved by people for a reason. Quality 🦉
Oh yes! I love the quality experience! And Victorinox always delivers that. I think that's why I like them so much! The inexpensive tools are not cheap. Gerber has a good product here, though; everything feels great - even though the saw does more really make it.
Thanks for the video. I think in and around the house you‘re well served with your Swiss Champ. And outside, on a convenient spot/gap have the Gardener ready. You‘ll love it. (both will serve you for many years to come).
Thank you! I really appreciate your encouragement to carry the gardener more outdoors. I really love that tool but it does not get enough time!!
This was a wonderful comparison! If I was forced to chose between the two, I'm going Victorinox all day. The saw blades on a Vic, to me, are just about perfect. They cut in both directions efficiently, and are wicked easy to sharpen. And the bottle opener was no contest, IMO. The blade is what really gets me, though. The geometry and shape on Victorinox blades carve wood like nobody's business in my experience, and I've never had that same performance from a Gerber blade. Hope you have a great weekend, Anne!
Thanks, David! Well thought-out discussion!
On the Victorinox, the saw can be an extension for the awl - making a bigger hole. On the Gerber, this is impossible, as the saw tip is the farther thing from pointy.
The only Gerber I use is the Dime. Back when it cost $15, and there was no Nextool Mini Sailor, this was the best alternative for the Leatherman Squirt.
My husband had a Gerber Strongarm, but we can't find it. That was a pretty good hefty knife.
Nice video.
Hi Zoe! Thanks for the comment! You make an excellent point about the tools being used together to accomplish different tasks, and that is something I really did not think of considering. There is also the possibility of extending the saw by using the awl and can opener to attach it to a stick. This would also not be easy on the Gerber. I love your fresh and better perspectives on things.
The Strong Arm looks like a cool knife. I had to look it up.
I do not have a dime yet because I have not found one at a good price. I hear that's a pretty reasonable option for people.
@thevineclimber good video.. I'm thinking on getting a victorinox for edc but not decided which one yet, just so you know right now on gerbers website the dime is on sale.
First, excellent video. Second the victorinox is better as the fit and finish is excellent and the saw when it cuts the the kerf, the top of the saw is thinner than the cutting part which means its less likely to get caught in the kerf. Gerber had quality at one point but armbar isnt there. Youre right about the armbar which has better driver options. Thanks for the video and vinny is a fun dog!
Hi! Thank you so much for your nice comments and compliments. I can't believe I missed another opportunity to use the word "kerf" in a video!!
When I was actually sawing the vine, I didn't really notice the difference, but when I went back and looked at it later, I realized that I was struggling a lot more with the Gerber saw.
In a lot of respects in this tool is about the saw. If you didn't need the saw, you would have gotten an armbar slim cut or whatever that doesn't have a saw. So it's all about the saw. On the other hand if what you really need is the driver and it would be nuce to have a saw, then the Gerber tool is probably better for you.
Thanks for watching and commenting!
Hiker Bear for the win, just for the cool factor. Great video!
Lol yes, Hiker Bear!! He's so adorable.
P.S. Just got a Trekker a few days ago as well, which I love and I just realized why, it's a larger version of the Hiker!😁
SAK for sure. Higher quality at a cheaper price. Judging by the bottle opener and saw, I think the functionality is probably better too.
I agree, I think though that the Gerber is an option for people who just can't get into the Swiss army knife styling. Also, probably if they are more interested in the driver than the saw. Thank you for watching and commenting! Victorinox is totally winning.
Great video and nice to see you and Finn again.
He is the best!! Thanks for watching and commenting!!
i have never seen the victornox style bottle opener work that well
I “practice” from time to time. lol. I think there is a little bit of luck if it just gets under one of the parts that is crimped out.
Victorinox FTW. Also, big fan of that vibration alarm watch :D
Josh!!!!! Dang!! Good eye. I freaking love that watch. I wear it when I sleep and it does wake me up without waking up anyone else. Including dogs, which is amazing, because if I want to go back to sleep, then I can!
This is actually one of the hidden gems of Casio!!
It's a W735H. Greg Anderson has a good video on it! th-cam.com/video/krDT7F0AzEk/w-d-xo.html
The German Shepherd is the winner and he's gorgeous.🙂 Finn
Lol oh yes, and he knows it!! He uses mind control to get tummy rubs, too!
@@thevineclimber I love German Shepherds! Give him a tummy rub for or from me.👍
I have a Hiker as my dedicated whittling knife. The saw cuts the pieces I want, the two blades are easy to sharpen. Got tweezers if I get a splinter. The hold is very comfortable for long periods of time, a pocket clip would just be in my way and hurt my hand after a while. A locking blade would also not be legal for me to carry in Australia.
Very interesting! I would love to try whittling some day, and this seems like a good excuse. I'm guessing I should be careful to cut away...
Go big red! Ok, now you know that we really want to see the Venture Pro.
Add me to the list! I want to see it too!!!
Victorinox all the way. I also dislike pocket clips, they always cause hot spots. There are several options for the SAK, clip attached to the key ring, lanyard, pouch. For me you also need at least the scissors as well as the saw, and I like the metal saw/file also (Ranger). Gets a little thicker, but worth it.
Oh, yes, the Huntsman would be a worthy competitor here also, because it's not much bigger, and you get the scissors. Yes, I never used this saw enough for the pocket clip to become a problem, so I couldn't say about that. But the Victorinox saw is delightful...
Thank you for watching and commenting. The Ranger is on my awesome list because it has the highest tool density (i.e. maximum tools per layer).
Hi Anne, a really entertaining video and interesting comparisson. Really fun to watch
Just found your channel and loving your content and energy! Keep up the great work! 😊
Thank you so much! And I'm loving your comment!! :)
Very cool..good comparison..Thank you for sharing!
Thanks, Rich!
Hey Anne 🌻
I've had a hit & miss history with Gerber, myself.
Gerber is evolving, with some good innovative designs, for sure 🪛
I reviewed the Armbar myself a while ago, and I liked it overall.
However, for me, the Hiker still wins, especially with the Super SAK Saw, which I use a lot, which has better Ergo's, and so is the best value, overall 😉
Great comparison video, lady 👌
Have a good one 🍻
...Fin.. 🐕 what's he like, even gatecrashing my comment now, honestly! 😁 lol
Atb Gus 👍
Lol yes, he is a camera hog!!
(Take a look at Gus' review - th-cam.com/video/ZHc9dY-2RKU/w-d-xo.html - I'm not sure how I missed it, but I just went and watched it now- very interesting, and he brings up some great points about the closely-related Armbar.)
Yes, Victorinox wins for me, too, especoddly since I use the saw a lot more than the drivers. Even if they were identical, the price difference - $38 vs $23 US - would push us toward the Victorinox.
Another great video. Love the hiker bear :-) Thank you!
With roughly that tool set I'd probably pick an alox Farmer for light outdoor tasks. Bit sturdier for prying, a good awl, etc and much easier to find than the Harvester. And going back to one of your earlier videos it'd be worth painting it a bright colour to make it easily spotted on the ground. Gerber QC is often a bit off-putting and in all cases I'd rather have a separate Philips screwdriver, even with the option to use bits. But for most outdoor screws flathead is more common, at least over here.
Hello Doctor! I hadn't really considered the farmer as what the Gerber Armbar Trade was aiming at! But clearly you're right, it's the same toolset. Interesting!! The Farmer and the Gerber are actually a bit closer with the metal scales or handles and no toothpick or tweezers. Also, an interesting point about most outdoor screws being flathead. I haven't thought to look at that. All of the chainsaws have a flat head screw (that I can think of).
Thank you for your interesting comment!!
Finn for the Winn!!! 😍
Lol yes; he's the BEST!! Thank you for coming by!! 😀
I too have a slight negative bias towards Gerber but I always try to keep an open mind. That saw looks a good bit thicker than the Vic which would obviously make cutting much less efficient. The driver does look pretty nice but overall I much prefer the Vic. Finn is a rock star 🤩
It seems like most of the votes are going this way. I totally agree! But if I had something going on where I needed a great driver. I wouldn't mind having that Gerber at all, especially if the saw weren't so important! At this time, the price difference is pretty large, as well.
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Gerber saw works great at removing fishhooks or even a line guide kinda like a SAK anglers fork ended "fish-scaler tool" if you want to skip or have 'lost' a costly pliers multitool.
I find in comparison the Gerber is less gimmicky having all the tools coming out from the one side in the same orientation with hammer poll. I just use them mainly for arboury work to tighten other tools, add attachments, and occasionally a micro saw while using it as a general-purpose knife.
The Gerber lacks finesse but feels more 'bomb proof' (can dishwasher clean) and I LOVE the orange.
Further the Gerber can do work places like Canada with Robertson bits if you travel for work or even live places that use things like hex bits more and more everyday.
Thanks for this interesting comment! This is a good option for some people - at this point, it lacks the class, I guess I will say, of the Victorinox. Nonetheless, you make great points about its utility and, while the saw was not as good as the Victorinox saw, it was still quite good!
The Hiker is my favorite SAK. I use the saw, main blade and can opener most often.
Hi!
The Vic Hiker is always the best choice you can do. I use it since many years without one single fail.
Stop, there is one fail, in germany we can´t buy a hiker with such a nice handle.
Cool scales Anne. I'm not surprised that the Hiker won as far as the saw is concerned, Vic saws are probably the best mt saws. I do like 1/4 in bit drivers but find it a bit incongruous on a tool with a saw, is it an outdoor or urban/work tool? The name implies a work tool and I know some tradesmen find SAK and Leatherman saws good for cutting through drywall but this seems the wrong shape for that.
I laughed when Finn joined the vid, he's lovely. He was probably wondering who you were talking to. It must be puzzling for dogs when we talk on our phones or to cameras as they understand that we talk to communicate, but they can't see anyone else there, and sense that we are not talking to them. Then again we used to hold the landline receiver to our dog so she could hear if someone she knew was talking and they would call her name, and she would react. So I think dogs are smart enough to figure out how phones work.
Well, at least my dogs know that I talk to mine regularly! He loves to hang out at the woodpile. :) I couldn't figure out why he was bugging me while I was trying to edit it and then I realized that he was always coming over whenever I said his name in the video!!
Multitool saws to cut through drywall? For smaller things right, not the whole thing?
Because the way i found out (after using a saw and making incredible amounts of dust) to cut them easier was with knives and then break them. (Like with glass)
Lovely Review ma'am. I prefer Victorinox anyday because of Swiss craft and spot on dimensions and curves. It's a classic. I'd like to add I loved the fluffy butterball and your watch.
Lol thank you, from me, the knives, the watch, and the butterball! I also prefer the Victorinox. It's beautiful and practical while still being a classic, as you said. And it's also less expensive. Where's the down side? I guess the lack of a pocket clip, and the fact that it does not match some people's' style. I think it's good Gerber is giving it a run... a little competition will probably help both companies! Thanks for watching!
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Oh sweet, thanks!!
The only Gerber product I actually like is the EAB. I actually have one of the first runs that had a G-10 added to one side on the stainless steel handle.🦉
Oh that's really cool!!
Great video as always! Makes me want to pick up an Armbar just to try it out! Blade HQ randomly has them on crazy sale (like $15) sometimes, so I think I'll have to scoop one! Also, side question, what do you use to film?
Wow, you are kidding me? I will have to start watching there. Because I would like to pick up an armbar scout potentially as well. Or maybe just a regular armbar! This is the armbar trade of course. I had no idea the quality on this was gonna be this good!
And now for the embarrassing answer: I use my phone. Z fold 4. I do my video editing on it with Lumafusion, too. I got it because the fold out screen works well with web forms and larger documents for work, but now I use it for everything. I don't even have a microphone.
I got the Tradesman’s brother, the Armbar Scout, to compare with the Victorinox Huntsman. I wanted to if the locking blade would be better, safer, for novice knife users, grandchildren. I like the Gerber, but the Victorinox just has more functionality.
Yes I agree. Sometimes it's hard to unlock mine a little bit. I would be worried about that for a child, too .
Awesome dog!
Yeah he's the best! Until 10 pm when it is apparently STILL time to play fetch!
Battle to the death!!!!! 😂
Great comparison, I would probably have to go with the Victorinox just for quality history alone..I know they work. But the Gerber with that bit driver definitely looks like it could be useful if a bit driver was your primary need. Beautiful dog 🐕 btw 😉
Thanks Space! I picked the Victorinox, as well... the saw is better, and I didn't realize how much better until I watched the video of me using it. But I agree, the bit driver is awesome, and the saw is definitely workable!
I had an Gerber Armbar I didn’t really like it because of the driver and the blade steel is not really a good steel I would stick with the SAK because it will retain it’s quality good video !
This is a really helpful comment - thanks!!
Great Comparison Anne. I have to go with the SAK because it's legal carry in the UK. The armbars are not. I find it really frustrating as the Armbar would be great for the UK if the bit holder locked and the knife didn't...
Yes, and it could be argued that a locking bit holder would be more important, anyway!
@@thevineclimber definitely!
Do you know the Swisstech 11 in 1? Looks a little bit like the Gerber but seems very good for the price.
Cute dog. Good review. I prefer Victorinox.
Lol me too, but this Gerber is actually really great, also - just too expensive. But if it's more your style, you won't go wrong with it!
My money'd go to the Hiker. I already know how much I enjoy using those Victorinox saws, and while I don't have this specific Armbar I know I've very quickly exhausted myself with my Leatherman OHT's similarly short little wood saw that only cuts on the pull stroke. That Armbar bit driver does look handy though.
I do happen to own three Armbars, but all of them are Armbar Corks. I almost never drink wine but the charm and ingenuity of those things has me considering picking up the bottle more often 😉. They've got a leverage system for the corkscrew that seems a lot more practical to me than what you get on an average Victorinox. The included scissors aren't so great though, I tend to just use the knife instead whenever possible. They also tend to arrive nail-breaking stiff. Definitely not the same quality you get from Victorinox but I enjoy the clever engineering.
Oh, I'm so excited that you said that because I think that mine is supposed to arrive on Monday! I think that the only Victorinox that will help you while opening the bottle of wine with some leverage is the wine master. And that is expensive!!
Lol I was also happy to hear you say that you have gotten tired by using the pull saw because I was feeling like a bit of a wimp!!
Very nice video. I like Fin.
Yeah, he's the best. 🐕 He likes to get involved when saws are being used. :)
Hiker Hiker Hiker!
Lol that's my vote, too!
Dog cameo! :) Great video!
Thanks, Randy! He's gotten more votes than either tool.
Hallo Anne,
danke für das wie immer gute Video👍😃❗
Spätestens beim Öffnen der Bierflaschen war mir klar, es geht nichts über Victorinox💪🏻😉❗
Viele Grüße aus "good old Germany"😅🙋🏼❗
The dog is cute...and BIIIIG :D
I'm using a victorinox (I love this knives) and a milwakuee fastback, when I need a bit driver
I love the Milwaukee fastback. I wish it were a little smaller but I totally get it. Very functional, just not that easy to carry in a pocket for me. And not enough tools for its size on a belt holster.
Yes, he is huge - over 100 pounds! We had no idea he would be such a big dog, but hes really got the heart of a puppy; he loves to snuggle, which is crazy to see him literally jump into my husband's lap for snuggle time RO FL.
Swiss Army is my choice so my thoughts are can you still purchase the Swiss Qlip or has it been discontinued?
Victorinox for me, anyday.... but Finn for the win!
LOL! He doesn't even need a tool - God gave him teeth!
Hi Anne, nice video as always! No doubt the gerber is a wonderful piece of engineering and i like it a lot, but the Victorinox is much more appealing to all users. The Gerber looks more aggresive, like a law enforcement tool, on the other hand, the victorinox looks more like a explorer/edc tool.
I personally do not like any 91 mm wood saw, because they are straight, thin and tend to bend under stress. The woodsaw from the Outrider is slightly thicker with a curved profile, making the cutting process easier due to the lenght and shape. Just my 2c.
Greetings from Denmark!
Hello, C. F.! What an interesting post? Yes, I think you have characterized the appearance of the Gerber well; it does look more aggressive and like a law enforcement tool.
I am very interested in the difference between the 91 and 111 mm Swiss army knife saws. You say it is curved! How interesting I need to go look at ine of them. I am unfortunately not at home now so I cannot do it.
Thank you for this thoughtful comment!
Victornox is the best by a long shot cant get better than SAK in my opinion
PlagueDoctor, you are right. It is the better tool! And yet for folks who want a pocket clip already on it, or if they just don't find that a SAK fits their style, they COULD TRY to be happy with the Trade.... :)
@@thevineclimber they don't that they make pocket clips that you can attach to a Swiss army knife I saw them on Amazon im thinking about buying myself one this month coming
Fin just can't decide which one he loves best, my choice is the Victorinox. Isn't it nice when the dog really wants to help sigh, i have the same experience.
Hehehe It's gotta be a tough choice considering that he'll have to hold either of them with his mouth, not having hands and all.
Hi Anne,
My four legged companion “Jeb” says hi to Finn 👋 He is also very opinionated
when it comes to multi tools it’s Victorinox all the way with an occasional Leatherman
tool thrown in. I have a original version of EAB which is great for opening boxes, otherwise
Gerber products have failed to impress me. I like the bit holder in theory but it should
lock in place. I really like the bear scales 👍 I hope Finn is getting “scale” for his performance
(at least two biscuits)❤
Good review but ny experience is still victorinox best for value and quality.
My vote is for the Victorinox Hiker, also! But I have to say that there is not actually a problem with the other tool. You are paying more, but you do get a really great driver, especially if you want to use things other than Phillips and flathead. You just get so much for your money with the Victorinox! But I can't look Down on the Gerber, because it performed all of its functions well.
Not even close and aggravated by the huge price disparity !
It's crazy that a Chinese made tool is almost twice the price of a Swiss tool ! 😩
The"usual price" is $50! But actually I kind of think that Victorinox tools are underpriced. I know it's not popular when I say that but you get so much for your money with them.
@@thevineclimber The ones with fewer layers, yeah, there's definitely a lot of value there. And there's often a wide variation in prices of related models like the Angler and Fisherman. Pliers models tend to be the more expensive, presumably because they're less common and distributors don't buy them in bulk as much.
@@thevineclimber Ohhhh ! Ok, Victorinox specials are impressive then ! I bought a "Camping" model a few years ago at the same price 👍
I carry a bit driver, I say that however it is just a bent piece of metal that is magnetized. Small and easy in the hand. I don' t see the use of it.
Have you notices the back tools on the Gerber are to loose
I'm gonna say they are definitely looser than my Swiss champ. I know that the long screwdriver is going to be easier to close because you get more leverage on it when you push on the end of the screwdriver, as compared to the flat screwdriver/cap lifter. I also feel more secure using my Phillips driver on the Swiss champ as compared to the screwdriver on the armbar trade.
BUT i also have not had the screwdriver collapse on me. And yet I have REALLY tested the screwdrivers on the champ, and i have not done as much testing on the armbar trade.
I think this is a long answer to a short question. But while I have not personally had that problem, if you are going to be putting it to heavy use, I would probably look elsewhere. If you're going to be using it for regular daily household tasks, to me, it's totally fine for that. It gets a lot of style points from me.
It's the Victorinox for me 😊
Wonderful video as always Ann!
I personally prefer the corkscrew on the back so my choice here would be either the Camper or the Huntsman.
By the way, I just tagged you in a challenge in the video I uploaded last night @thevineclimber - hope you find the time to check it out ❤
Ooh awesome! Thanks! I've been to busy lately to do much but I'll watch soon! (I'm in a place that frowns on videos and have no earphones.)
@@thevineclimber no rush 😊
The challenge is up for the entire upcoming week, take your time!
The victorinox is buy far the better knife.
The Victorinox for me....its more traditional, and does not scream "tactical"
Yes and it is also less expensive! I don't love the black blade on the Gerber, either. But the Victorinox is always friendly, and always there for you!
Only Hyker. Only Victorinox.
I agree that that wins for me! But the Gerber is not bad, it truly is not bad. It is very reasonable if it fits your style or if you really want to pocket clip or if you want to use a different bit.
Finn is awesome! A momma's boy I can tell. LOL Anne, no doubt the SAK wins hands down! No need to be politically correct and like them both equally ;) Is there any comparison with Gerber and the Swiss champ? I already KNOW the answer.......... Great video comparison. You will be full after two root beers! Jeff
Lol I was going to make a root beer cake but it turned out I didn't have the mix. I agree that the Victorinox wins, but for people who really want that bit driver, they won't be hurting themselves with that Gerber!
Oh yes, and he's a total momma's boy!
@@thevineclimber LOL obvious in the video, and a couple other's I have seen Finn in. I agree Anne, the Gerber would be a good choice for some and glad you did the comparison. An idea for future video is how do you go about sharpening your knives? Yes there are many videos on the topic, but I'm interested on your preferred method and to what level is sharp enough? Just an idea.. Thanks for responding! Jeff
I am 40 years old, I am yet to use a bottle opener.
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Nice doggy:)
Thanks for voting! Finn got several votes himself!
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The doggie wins!!!😂
Lol! He does actually chew sticks...
I am a bit surprised about your cap lifter vedict. Maybe it's just me, but the Gerber seemed to need way more effort and didn't get it off the first try.
That aside (i haven't used the cap lifter for it's intended purposes for years.) i think we had the discussion already about a "hammer" like that.
Anyways, to me such a hammer, just like with the Leatherman Signal, just asks for hand injuries.
Slipping off of the intended "target" and most likely injuring the fingers.
And it 's not as effective as a real hammer, even if it weighs less than the Multitool. One could think there is an actual reason why hammers have a handle and are shaped that way for thousands of years.🤡😁
The bit holder looks actually quite good, but it only has one doubleheaded bit with it... The 12 year old Leatherman Skeletool (no idea what suffix) i have, has a bitholder that is minimal worse (because it can only use the flat Leatherman ones, and it isn't usable while the MT is folded) but it has 2 double sided bits, one in the holder and one in the handle. Which makes it more usefull i think.
My problem with pocket clips is, that i destroy leather steering wheels of cars with them. (not just with them, but also with keys or even rivets on jeans and snap buttons and metal zips of winter jackets....the way i get out of a car involves turning my hip and so most of the time my right hip comes very close or in contact with the steering wheel.)
And of course i would choose the Victorinox. (But i am not much into fancy designed scales, i am boring in that regard and prefer the nylon or the standard red scales)
The bottle was not put on a table. It was in her hand. So it's difficult to judge
@@tm2bow653 What i meant was that the cap lifter of the Gerber mainly bent the cap instead of lifting it off. (sure, the reason could be the cap, but hard to say from a sample size of 1) Nothing to do with the bottle being freehanded or supported in my opinion.
Yes, I can see what you mean. And I actually thought the same thing! the reason I called them even is because I had used the other cap lifter before. It worked fine! I didn't want to take off points because I was going really slowly - when I took off a cap like a normal person, it didn't have any problem - probably could have used more testing though!
Yes, and I couldn't agree with you more about this actually, being a silly hammer. Having used it, I can say it has limited benefit.
I'm sorry it's taken me so long to get to your wonderful comments, my friends!!
Always Victorinox, gerbers rust
Oh, that's a very interesting point I had not considered!