The Victorinox Executive; a Swiss Army Knife for the office gentleman!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 เม.ย. 2024
- Salutations, Ladies and Gentlemen! Today, I'll be discussing what is perhaps my favourite Swiss Army Knife, the Executive!
The Victorinox Executive is a delightfully compact piece that sits between the bite-sized 58mm Classic and the medium 84mm Recruit. Coming in at 74mm, the Executive is a (now discontinued) model that sports a variety of useful tools for the office worker. Combining elements from Victorinox's Classic, as well as leaning into what one may deem a traditional 'penknife', the Executive is more than suited for the environment it was made for.
Victorinox Executive:
Polished stainless steel Spearpoint and Pen blades.
Orange peeler + flathead screwdriver.
Nail file + nail cleaner.
Small scissors.
Toothpick.
Tweezers.
Key ring.
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Very cool piece, it's a shame that one was discontinued. Thanks for the look at it, buddy!
A shame, indeed, as it really is a great carry knife...
Cheers, as always!
Finally, someone else extolling the most excellent Executive!
I've carried the Executive for something like 30 years. I've tried several others but like the Executive's form factor; two layer, 75mm, twin blades. After watching lots of video's, and hearing others worship of the Compact, I purchased one and have been trying it out. What I like about the Compact is the more robust blade and scissors. I miss the file on the Executive that also doubles as a phillips screw driver and also miss the small blade. I also really like the lighter weight of the Executive. The Compact has certainly earned a place in the rotation; but the Executive is still my go to EDC Knife. To be sure, habit plays a large part in my preference!
I will confess that of late the Compact has been my EDC of choice, I've come to appreciate the more rugged blade. What I miss is the nail file that the Executive has.
A wonderfully in-depth take on the Executive! My favourite aspects of the piece would be the inclusion of the two blades and scissors, all while keeping such a small frame. To me, it combines the best elements of the Classic with those of a larger knife.
Also, I noticed you mentioned the Compact being heralded as arguably the best Swiss Army Knife, and ironically, you're not the only commenter who brought up the Compact!! 😅 Perhaps there's some truth that statement?
Cheers!
Very cool little SAK, I like that unique fruit peeler tool. 👌Thanks for sharing, take care and Cheers!
It's a great little knife, indeed!
Thanks for stopping in!
Cheers, as always!
Brilliant review mate! I love this size of Victorinox. Handy but still keyring size. It's just a shame they have discontinued these and a lot of decent models.
Cheers mate 🤝
It really is the perfect cross between the 58 and the 84!
Thanks for stopping in!
Cheers, as always!
Lovely little knife, thanks for showing us this one, 👍,,
Having just moved house, I definitely have use for a box opener , lol,,
All the best my friend, from England,, 🙂
It's a delightful little piece!
Good luck settling in after the move! 😊
Cheers, as always!
I ignored Victorinox for years then I saw they did a single blade version so I bought it, called the Solo in Alox back in the day the, I was astounded at the build quality so now I have bought more another single blade from the garden range and the Bantom Silver Alox, wasn't keen on multi blade/tool versions but did want knife with scissors after looking at alternatives I went for the Compact and was pleasantly surprised with the Cellidor scales they are robust, just goes to show until you have something in hand you can't judge.
Be careful, Victorinox knives are very addictive! 😁
Thanks for watching and commenting, as always, Lewis.
Cheers!
They also made the Director, which is the same but with metal scales.
Of course, they discontinued it, as Victorinox does with all their good models...
I never knew about the Director! Shame it got discontinued...
Cheers!
I think it’s a shame the discontinued the 74mm frame… I find the 58mm good for use in a pinch, but too small for regular use… and the 91mm tools too large to comfortably sit in my pocket, and my preferred models tend to be the larger ones with more tools, so I like to keep those in a bag or glove compartment. I think the 74mm size is a true “pocket” knife.
I couldn't agree more with this assessment!
Cheers!
So you are not just not an enthusiast of citrus fruit, but also have never used an orange peeler, or this orange peeler much.
🤐😉
It's not the "serrated" part that is the most important for that, but the "hooklike" flat where the serrated part ends and goes over into the handle.
That's where it is sharp (surpriingly sharp). And you pull that inot the orange peel and around the orange to get access.
It does work pretty well, but like with all sugary fruit, you need to clean the tool afterwards.
The serrated part for example is not on normal plastic orange peelers i know. But it can be used to scrape off some of the peel or a citrus fruit. ("cests" i think chefs call that).
Apart from that: i used that knife for years as my EDC.
During a few years of engineering school and during internships. I used it for wire stripping of telephone wires while installing telephone sockets for copmanies (during one internship) and i got so used to it and fast that with those fine gauge wires, i still am faster with a SAK than with a dedicated tool.
I use the blade, and it needs to be sharp, but not too sharp because otherwise the pressure you put on with your thumb cuts you where the wire isn't. Thats the reason i don't make the end of the blade close to the handle of my SAKs razorsharp.
I really really like this knife, and it's kind of sad that they discontinued it. (I was wondering if i should get a second one just in case but didn't and now they are gone.)
It's my second favorite EDC pocket knife. (after the sportsman, which i have carried for longer and still do. ->no eyeglass screwdriver in the smaller models...)
Thanks for the very in-depth comment! I always enjoy reading the personal experiences others have had with their knives.
Cheers!
Not bad, i can see it being a good knife to have in the office environment. Would have been nice to have a plus scale for a pen and a combo tool for can opening and bottle cap lifter. Oh wait, what would be a Victorinox Compact. :-) So if a Victorinox Compact had an orange peeler, it would be perfect. By the way, I subscribed.
You're the second commenter on this video to praise the Compact...at this rate, I may need to bite the bullet and try one out!
Thank you very much for watching and subscribing!
Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRaven make sure you use my affiliate link if you decide to buy one. It is in the description on a video I made of the compact. LOL
I want one badly, but I can't find it anywhere for sale.
Sadly, this model has become extremely elusive. I wish I could help you in finding one, but I, myself, can't find them anywhere!
Good luck, regardless.
Cheers!
@@TheKnifeRaven I just bought one from ebay. New one with box. Very good price. I am so hyped now!
@@stzan Wow! That's a great find. I hope you enjoy it! 😊
Cheers!
MacGyver
Indeed! 😁
Cheers!
it was the first SAK I got while in the USAF
my second SAW was the Climber
it's what they had in the BX
unfortunately the Executive is now gone... discontinued...
I thought they could have done better than an Orange Peeler
but it was larger than the Classic which was nice
Victorinox...?
The Fall Of The Empire
Enjoy The Collapse 🤪
😠😡🤬💥💀
What a great testimony!
It really is sad how Victorinox discontinues loved models, and yet does little to offer new alternatives! Quite a shame...
Cheers!