Love the video, wow! People usually just show the knife, what you use some tools for and that's it. This is however job well done, lot of extra information that you don't find easily.
For me the best Swiss Army knife ever is the fieldmaster it's got a outstanding tool sat and in my opinion the best Swiss Army knife on the market but everyone is not the same so that's just my opinion all of them are great but the fieldmaster is outstanding in my opinion thanks for sharing this post with us thanks👍
I have one similar to that model that came out in 68. Mine doesn't have the hole in the wall, and has a curved blade instead of the pen blade. Also where it has the teepee and the word CAMPING those are underlined, and the shield around the cross is shaped differently. It was given to me by my grandmother maybe 40 tears ago.
Great video. Got at least a dozen various SAKs here but didn't realize the saw dates back so far. Had 2 holes in drywall to patch recently, used my Huntsman saw to make them square-shape. Worked amazing and still sharp like new. Handy for occasional urban use, too.
The Camper has been a sort of first aid kit for the huge amount of thorn bushes in the UK. Last year's go dry and mouldy in spring/early summer and cause infection quite easily. The tweezers, small pen blade and even the awl are usually enough to get the ends of the thorns out of skin and some disinfectant will usually avoid infection. So it's probably the most taken out knife I own but not often used. I like the bear one, got a dark blue promotional Camper for £14 which is less than most RRs in the UK.
JHAYKHAY25 in 1938, the very first use of Penicillin on a human was by Howard Florey on a Police Constable called Albert Alexander. Unfortunately, though there was some immediate improvement, they didn’t have enough Penicillin and he died. But, what of? Sepsis after scratching his face on a thorn in his garden.... if only he’d had a SAK and some antiseptic!
Great video I really love Swiss Army knives. The cellidor scales go farther back than you stated, I have a knife that was first made in 1946 that has cellidor scales with exposed rivets. You should contact Hobie he could probably give you a better date. Your Wenger Backpacker is a Backpacker II the original had the Phillips screwdriver also if the straight screwdriver has the patent on It that is for the locking mechanism which Victorinox has continued on the Delement models that is why they have no half stop like the newer Victorinox models have. Keep up the great videos
The Story of Cellidor is a little complex. Victorinox first used Celluloid in 1937. They switched to Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB) around 1944. Around this same time, Wenger, also switched to a type a CAB they Trademarked as as Tinite. in 1952, Victorinox was given a patent for its new formula of CAB which they named Cellidor. They also patented Grilon, a type of Nylon at the same time. Thanks for the info on the Backpacker (Backpacker II). The story of Wenger knives is even more confusing than Victorinox. I'm still looking for a decent SAK with exposed rivets. Does that 1946 have the safety style can opener?
Great video on the history of a wonderful Vic model; it regularly rotates through my EDC. Even though I seldom use the saw, it is a thin enough layer that the knife can compete with 2-layer/Alox models for pocketability. I do wish that the 91mm model contained the fine screwdriver on the back layer of the saw, or that they made an 84mm version now that the Walker model has re-introduced a smaller saw.
I have a Camper that is just a little later than yours, it has the smooth corkscrew, a flea market find for €3.00! I like the SAK saws as one of my hobbies is stick making and the saws are great for taking and interesting stick while out on a hike. Also have the Huntsman and Outrider, both with that great saw. The Bear Necessities is great.
That's interesting the only knife I know of that used Grilon was the Wenger soldiers knives from the 1950's. Yes my model 1946 produced from 46 to 51 has the safety can opener. I don't know when Victorinox first started importing to the USA. This knife was bought in Switzerland by a man from Belgium who emigrated to America in the 1950's. It is like a huntsman model only with nickel silver spacers, nickel silver tipped tweezers and ivory toothpick. It is heavier than it's modern relative. It is also the star of my Swiss Army knife collection.
That can opener only showed up for a year or two. I assume they got hit with a cease and desist notice from Imperial Knife Company as they held a patent on it! Very cool knife. I can see why it is the star of your collection!
Very cool edition of the Camper, Bear Necessities, love it. The Camper is a very good light camp chores knife and should never be underestimated. In general I like the Explorer for any outdoor every day carry. But the Ranger is what I take for extended nights out because it is the smallest SAK that includes both the wood and metal saws in the toolset. Thanks Tobias.
I carry a Climber in my briefcase all the time. The Scouts was where I first discovered the wonderful world of wine & beer... hence the need for a SAK to back up my sheath knife!
For me, the biggest FAILURE in most of these knife examples, is the wine screw. FOR ME, I do NOT ever drink wine from a bottle when I am out camping or scouting or working in the field, woods or at the beach. THe knife that is ALWAYS with me...on my key chain, is the SAK FIELDMASTER. I love this design!
I’m very much firmly in the corkscrew camp, partly to carry the small screwdriver but also for several other reasons. The back mounted Phillips has failed me on way too many occasions whereas the 2D Phillips on the can opener has proven to save the day on many occasions. That said, the joy of Swiss Army Knives is that there are numerous designs and people can find the tools that beast set their needs and preferences.
bear necessities is oustsanding. i due have the 1 handed trekker / 1 handed trekker german army knive/ swiss78/ and tinker all good. love it. out standing bear necessities knive. ❤️❤️❤️good video sir🤙🤙
The Huntsman is the best SAK/Victorinox in my humble opinion. Just because it has the saw and scissors, which is just the right combination of tools, weight and thickness. Maybe if they slid a file/metal saw in there i might change my mind, as long as it didn't add too much weight and size. I don't think they do a model with those four tools in particular, unless someone knows different.👍🏼
skovbo65, thanks for the correction. I thought that the multipurpose hook had the file but you are correct! The parcel hook is now the multipurpose hook. The one with the file is just called the multipurpose hook with file. Appreciate the information!
The saw on my Farmer is great.Do you know Felix Immler ? Victorinox Tips % tricks.Very entertaining channel starring the real MacGyver.Love the star of the video what a beautiful knife.
@@erikramaekers63, agreed. You got to admit he is entertaining and loves to think outside the box. And while not every tip pans out as well for me, some are down right cool and fantastic. Felix and Hobie, and MrSharp all get the job done when it comes to SAKs. Unfortunately MrSharp hasn't been that involved as of late.
It clearly says "Camping" not Camper. I've had one for over 30 years and I needed a magnifying glass to read the worn "Camping". The main knife blade is getting very thin.
Hello. always carried my climber until last friday when i got a huntsman because i wanted the saw. I'm not sure the extra weight and width is justified for edc. I may carry the climber in town and the huntsman out of town. Then again , in the woods and on hikes i carry my Atlas. Not sur yet. they are all so similar yet different that the choice is difficult. I think i will stop my collection of SAKs there. Exept i want a classic SD in Alox. So who knows. All the best.
RHINO 54, I carried a Huntsman (actually a Woodsman) for 12-15 years. Only recently did I switch to an Explorer for EDC. But in the woods is always some type of 111mm with a saw.
Still my favorite victorinox after all these years, its small enough to edc but has all the tools id ever need in a day, i hate the idea of spending big money on a folding knife, its gonna get delegated to trivial things like opening boxes and cutting food. But at 25 bucks this has a knife, a smaller knife for boxes, a good bottle and can opener, and a small saw that is surpraingly good at bushcraft stuff. Its my perfect edc knife, when im actually camping i opt out for a leatherman surge but for 1 day hikes and fishing trips my camper is always by my side.
Have you carried the Bear Necessities knife Tobias? I wonder how those awesome scales would hold up but I’d really want to pocket it if I got it! All my SAK’s (aside from a few Classics I just collect) have scales I don’t mind scuffing up. Great video as always!
I have not carried or used it. I have other Campers that I have carried and i like the pattern. This really is a show piece. I assume it will hold up as well as any other printed SAK as they are all printed by the good folks in Switzerland, if they are an authorized printing from an authorized dealer.
Thank you. You have partially answered a question for me. I found a camper at a local pawn shop in good condition for one dollar. Posted a video on it and another one I picked up for 10 dollars. Video title A preppers score. Anyway..the camper I bought I wasn’t sure when it was made. The reamer does not have the sewing eye. Based on some info you posted here tells me it’s at least pre 1985 if I understand that correctly. I’m not sure where you found that bit of info but thank you for sharing this.
You may want to check the SAKWiki (www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php) it has some helpful dating information. An excellent book that helps with dating SAKs is: Michael Young's "Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual" It provides information concerning when certain tools, tang stamps, and other markings changed. Thanks for watching!
paddys potato peelers since some moron decided that my Leatherman Wave should be predesignated as an offensive weapon, I’ve gone back to the SAKs that I used to carry before I got the Wave 20 years ago. Mind you, I quite like the ALOX knives.
I carry a SAK Camper with plus scales that I had to add. I love it. Felix Immler has a fantastic series on tips and tricks.
You beat me by 3 minutes
You beat me by 2 years.
@@thewatcher611I like the Super Tinker, but I downsized to the Recruit and a JetSetter. I miss the hook.
Tobias you make the best knife videos !!! THANKS !!!!
Always enjoy watching videos about SAK’s there is such a variety
Love the video, wow! People usually just show the knife, what you use some tools for and that's it. This is however job well done, lot of extra information that you don't find easily.
Thank you for your kind words. I really do appreciate it. I'm glad you found the video informative!
I love the Farmer!!! Cheers from Argentina!
Sounded like a cozy bed time story, thank you for sharing! Loved it
Love the Bear cooking marshmallows, very nice camper buddy, :) 😎 👍
For me the best Swiss Army knife ever is the fieldmaster it's got a outstanding tool sat and in my opinion the best Swiss Army knife on the market but everyone is not the same so that's just my opinion all of them are great but the fieldmaster is outstanding in my opinion thanks for sharing this post with us thanks👍
The Fieldmaster, is outstanding in its field! 😜
Yes!!!! I was waiting for the singing!!!! Very adequate SAK. Thank you for sharing Tobias!!
The bear necessities of life will come to you... 🎼🎶🎶
Edit:- What a fantasic gift for young campers!
Im been carrying the camper for about five years five stars great little work horse all I need in a Pocket knife
That is a wonderful take on the camper knife.
Somebody really thought about this one! It's one of my faves! I look at it and I smile!
I have one similar to that model that came out in 68. Mine doesn't have the hole in the wall, and has a curved blade instead of the pen blade. Also where it has the teepee and the word CAMPING those are underlined, and the shield around the cross is shaped differently. It was given to me by my grandmother maybe 40 tears ago.
A very nice review..history...and all. I really enjoyed it. Thank you.
Great video. Got at least a dozen various SAKs here but didn't realize the saw dates back so far. Had 2 holes in drywall to patch recently, used my Huntsman saw to make them square-shape. Worked amazing and still sharp like new. Handy for occasional urban use, too.
The Camper has been a sort of first aid kit for the huge amount of thorn bushes in the UK. Last year's go dry and mouldy in spring/early summer and cause infection quite easily. The tweezers, small pen blade and even the awl are usually enough to get the ends of the thorns out of skin and some disinfectant will usually avoid infection. So it's probably the most taken out knife I own but not often used. I like the bear one, got a dark blue promotional Camper for £14 which is less than most RRs in the UK.
JHAYKHAY25 in 1938, the very first use of Penicillin on a human was by Howard Florey on a Police Constable called Albert Alexander. Unfortunately, though there was some immediate improvement, they didn’t have enough Penicillin and he died. But, what of? Sepsis after scratching his face on a thorn in his garden.... if only he’d had a SAK and some antiseptic!
Great video I really love Swiss Army knives. The cellidor scales
go farther back than you stated, I have a knife that was first made
in 1946 that has cellidor scales with exposed rivets. You should
contact Hobie he could probably give you a better date. Your
Wenger Backpacker is a Backpacker II the original had the Phillips
screwdriver also if the straight screwdriver has the patent on
It that is for the locking mechanism which Victorinox has continued
on the Delement models that is why they have no half stop like
the newer Victorinox models have. Keep up the great videos
The Story of Cellidor is a little complex. Victorinox first used Celluloid in 1937. They switched to Cellulose Acetate Butyrate (CAB) around 1944. Around this same time, Wenger, also switched to a type a CAB they Trademarked as as Tinite. in 1952, Victorinox was given a patent for its new formula of CAB which they named Cellidor. They also patented Grilon, a type of Nylon at the same time. Thanks for the info on the Backpacker (Backpacker II). The story of Wenger knives is even more confusing than Victorinox. I'm still looking for a decent SAK with exposed rivets. Does that 1946 have the safety style can opener?
Great video on the history of a wonderful Vic model; it regularly rotates through my EDC. Even though I seldom use the saw, it is a thin enough layer that the knife can compete with 2-layer/Alox models for pocketability. I do wish that the 91mm model contained the fine screwdriver on the back layer of the saw, or that they made an 84mm version now that the Walker model has re-introduced a smaller saw.
Nice review Tobias! I liked it so much that I am going to order a Bear Necessities Camper for myself!!
I have a Camper that is just a little later than yours, it has the smooth corkscrew, a flea market find for €3.00! I like the SAK saws as one of my hobbies is stick making and the saws are great for taking and interesting stick while out on a hike. Also have the Huntsman and Outrider, both with that great saw.
The Bear Necessities is great.
That's interesting the only knife I know of that used Grilon was
the Wenger soldiers knives from the 1950's. Yes my model 1946
produced from 46 to 51 has the safety can opener. I don't know
when Victorinox first started importing to the USA. This knife
was bought in Switzerland by a man from Belgium who
emigrated to America in the 1950's. It is like a huntsman model
only with nickel silver spacers, nickel silver tipped tweezers
and ivory toothpick. It is heavier than it's modern relative.
It is also the star of my Swiss Army knife collection.
That can opener only showed up for a year or two. I assume they got hit with a cease and desist notice from Imperial Knife Company as they held a patent on it! Very cool knife. I can see why it is the star of your collection!
Camper was my first in 1976, I still have it.
Just add a fire fly and fire ant SAK accessory, and this would be an ultimate camping tool ! 😀
I really do need to pick up the firefly and check it out!
Very cool edition of the Camper, Bear Necessities, love it. The Camper is a very good light camp chores knife and should never be underestimated. In general I like the Explorer for any outdoor every day carry. But the Ranger is what I take for extended nights out because it is the smallest SAK that includes both the wood and metal saws in the toolset. Thanks Tobias.
I carry a Climber in my briefcase all the time. The Scouts was where I first discovered the wonderful world of wine & beer... hence the need for a SAK to back up my sheath knife!
Wine and beer and Swiss Army Knives. A great combination!
You promised more sak videos in 2020 and you are delivering! Shame sks do not ship to the UK though.
Ian Rankin, I did not know that. I knew SMKW didn’t but didn’t know SKS had the same policy.
That’s so cool 😎
Thanks, Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching!
For me, the biggest FAILURE in most of these knife examples, is the wine screw. FOR ME, I do NOT ever drink wine from a bottle when I am out camping or scouting or working in the field, woods or at the beach.
THe knife that is ALWAYS with me...on my key chain, is the SAK FIELDMASTER. I love this design!
I’m very much firmly in the corkscrew camp, partly to carry the small screwdriver but also for several other reasons. The back mounted Phillips has failed me on way too many occasions whereas the 2D Phillips on the can opener has proven to save the day on many occasions. That said, the joy of Swiss Army Knives is that there are numerous designs and people can find the tools that beast set their needs and preferences.
bear necessities is oustsanding. i due have the 1 handed trekker / 1 handed trekker german army knive/ swiss78/ and tinker all good. love it. out standing bear necessities knive. ❤️❤️❤️good video sir🤙🤙
The Huntsman is the best SAK/Victorinox in my humble opinion. Just because it has the saw and scissors, which is just the right combination of tools, weight and thickness. Maybe if they slid a file/metal saw in there i might change my mind, as long as it didn't add too much weight and size. I don't think they do a model with those four tools in particular, unless someone knows different.👍🏼
Victorinox Ranger: www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php?page=Ranger
The Ranger 😊
@@alejandrosanchez7673 How i forgot about the Ranger model IDK! I knew it existed, anyway thanks for replying.
All the best ✌️
I love the camper, but I would actually prefer the Hiker knife instead cause it has a philips screw driver instead of the wine bottle opener
*SKIP TO **13:52** FOR THE BEAR NECESSITIES CAMPER KNIFE*
*You're welcome.* 🤠
Victorinox don't call it a parcel hook any more they have renamed it to: multipurpose hook.
skovbo65, thanks for the correction. I thought that the multipurpose hook had the file but you are correct! The parcel hook is now the multipurpose hook. The one with the file is just called the multipurpose hook with file. Appreciate the information!
@@KnifeChatswithTobias You're welcome
Oooohhh nice
Are the graphics holding up or have they started chipping away as some people are reporting?
The saw on my Farmer is great.Do you know Felix Immler ? Victorinox Tips % tricks.Very entertaining channel starring the real MacGyver.Love the star of the video what a beautiful knife.
I subscribe to Felix. If you’re a SAK person you need to watch his channel!
@@KnifeChatswithTobias Started watching his you tube channel a year ago.His enthusiasm is infectious.
It's "wideo", not video. Teeps and treeks 8) ok, sorry, I watch way too much of Felix. Love his channel, too.
@@erikramaekers63, agreed. You got to admit he is entertaining and loves to think outside the box. And while not every tip pans out as well for me, some are down right cool and fantastic. Felix and Hobie, and MrSharp all get the job done when it comes to SAKs. Unfortunately MrSharp hasn't been that involved as of late.
It clearly says "Camping" not Camper. I've had one for over 30 years and I needed a magnifying glass to read the worn "Camping". The main knife blade is getting very thin.
Love the Swiss shop stuff, thank you for the chat
Hello. always carried my climber until last friday when i got a huntsman because i wanted the saw. I'm not sure the extra weight and width is justified for edc. I may carry the climber in town and the huntsman out of town. Then again , in the woods and on hikes i carry my Atlas. Not sur yet. they are all so similar yet different that the choice is difficult. I think i will stop my collection of SAKs there. Exept i want a classic SD in Alox. So who knows. All the best.
RHINO 54, I carried a Huntsman (actually a Woodsman) for 12-15 years. Only recently did I switch to an Explorer for EDC. But in the woods is always some type of 111mm with a saw.
Another great history lesson, thanks for posting my friend. 👍🙂
Still my favorite victorinox after all these years, its small enough to edc but has all the tools id ever need in a day, i hate the idea of spending big money on a folding knife, its gonna get delegated to trivial things like opening boxes and cutting food. But at 25 bucks this has a knife, a smaller knife for boxes, a good bottle and can opener, and a small saw that is surpraingly good at bushcraft stuff. Its my perfect edc knife, when im actually camping i opt out for a leatherman surge but for 1 day hikes and fishing trips my camper is always by my side.
Have you carried the Bear Necessities knife Tobias? I wonder how those awesome scales would hold up but I’d really want to pocket it if I got it! All my SAK’s (aside from a few Classics I just collect) have scales I don’t mind scuffing up. Great video as always!
I have not carried or used it. I have other Campers that I have carried and i like the pattern. This really is a show piece. I assume it will hold up as well as any other printed SAK as they are all printed by the good folks in Switzerland, if they are an authorized printing from an authorized dealer.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias The Camper is my current favorite. I especially like it for whittling. Thanks for the reply Tobias.
Thank you. You have partially answered a question for me. I found a camper at a local pawn shop in good condition for one dollar. Posted a video on it and another one I picked up for 10 dollars. Video title A preppers score. Anyway..the camper I bought I wasn’t sure when it was made. The reamer does not have the sewing eye. Based on some info you posted here tells me it’s at least pre 1985 if I understand that correctly. I’m not sure where you found that bit of info but thank you for sharing this.
You may want to check the SAKWiki (www.sakwiki.com/tiki-index.php) it has some helpful dating information. An excellent book that helps with dating SAKs is: Michael Young's "Swiss Army Knife Owner's Manual" It provides information concerning when certain tools, tang stamps, and other markings changed. Thanks for watching!
Tobias Gibson Thank you.
Great info but I just can't make myself love a sak. Atb paddy 👍😃☘️
paddys potato peelers since some moron decided that my Leatherman Wave should be predesignated as an offensive weapon, I’ve gone back to the SAKs that I used to carry before I got the Wave 20 years ago. Mind you, I quite like the ALOX knives.
Now we’re talkin!!!!!!
JerseyKnife Guy :- And singin' along...🎵
Use your influence and badger them into opening up to new revenue streams!!
thx love my tinker but that's nice
Nice colection Mr Gibson.
Totaly off topic but did you see the Remington boy scout knife on SMKW new item page?
illmade2, no I did not! I shall take a look. Thanks for the heads up!