This is one of my favourite Swiss army knives, simple and elegant for reasonable price. I just wish it had a pen slot but apparently Swiss waiters have perfect memory.
This is the ideal pocket knife. I have benchmades, spydercos, crkts, gerbers, s&w etc. but tbh this is the knife I won't leave the house without. It cuts like a dream, it's super easy to sharpen, it has 10 functions in a super compact package and is super people friendly (no one will have a heart attack when you pull it out).
Honestly, the best thing Victorinox could do with this model is add the actual plus scales to it to add a pen, because most waiters that I have seen in my life still use a notepad for taking orders. Making the change to add a pen slot and pen would make this an amazing tool for waiters or even a perfect knife to carry to weddings or other special occasions where you may need a bottle opener/corkscrew/knife/pen.
What he doesn't want you to know, the caplifter is wirestripper as well but more to this, it works perfectly as a can opener. Don't bother that it is not sharp, it works perfectly. And yes, as a ph and slot screwdriver as well. So, why does he hide it from you? What was he thinking?
actually all scales (as far as i know) have the pinhole as long as they have a corkscrew/phillips. i have a super tinker, compact and waiter and they all have pinholes
Great review Mark. I often think these more simple SAKs are way under rated. I have a small collection of SAKs and a few of these. I really enjoy carrying it. They are very pocketable and comfortable to carry. New subscriber 😊
Thank you for subscribing! I really like your comment. Thank you for taking a look! This is a fantastic knife for the price. Here is a video I made covering its cousin the Bantam, and the evolution of its design. th-cam.com/video/vxuStN8WCew/w-d-xo.html
@@markcoffman494 I have a Bantam also but mine doesn't have a keyring on it or a place for one and I always attach a small lanyard to any knife I carry just to make it easier to get to. I may buy a newer version of it. I think they have key rings.
also put plus scales on it... replace the toothpick with fire starter magnesium inserts and waswool integrated into the corkscrew space.. Great as a minimalist do all knive.
This model is very under stated ? I found one a few years ago and used it lots ! And to be honest it was all the utility i really needed on a general day of edc! As you say the value is insane for what you get and at the price you can afford to abuse it if the need comes?
Thx, the waiter is an ideal knife and fits a lot of my needs. I am, indeed, curios if a tourist would be a better option for me, as it simply offers a second blade, so I could seperate between cutting wood and food. I am looking for an absolute EDC for opening packages, cutting apples for the Kids or sometimes a little stick - and an additional knife for going in the woods, camping, vacationing (scissor would be needed) that is just a good multitool.
@@markcoffman494 thclx i See the Point but actually i want to bei pretty small on my EDC and think ofna huntsman or outrider for Camping, and hiking. What do you think about that Combo?
The Waiter is brilliant. Light and compact and thin. My only grumpiness is that the keychain ring holder will eat through the pocket in your pants, and makes you drop the knife at the most strange moment, aka sitting on the bicycle downhill, running up a flight of stairs, or loading your car boot with boxes
@@omarkharnivall2439 that is gigantic IMO. This makes it even a better tool than a Scientist could be. I’m awed. Thanks for the tip, I will try it out.
@@clintwestwood3539 but dont get your expectations too high, because of the combo tool’s shape the bit driver stays crooked but in my opinion is totally useable
The only one that I know of that came in a single layer, was the one that was sold by Ace Hardware/RadioShack, it had a Phillips screwdriver on the back along with a single blade and the electricians Blade. I believe they called it the electrician, Junior/electrician. But not exactly sure just look up Victorinox RadioShack knife.
Great video Mark. I just picked one up off ebay for 13$. I do have a question, I just found a gem of an 84mm climber in the box. I purchased it for 17$. I'm curious what do they go for, Thanks
@@markcoffman494 Oh yes I'd like that. All the tools have no wear on them. Blades need a touch up on sharpness, but it's the scales I want repolished. What are your rates?
Do they make plus scales for the Swiss army victorinox waiter knife I have plus scales on my camper which actually comes with a ballpoint pin the toothpick and the tweezers I'm just wondering if anybody knows if they have plus scales for the waiter
You can buy different coloured 84mm scales and fit them yourself (mine is white). Alox knives don't have corkscrews - however, you might want to look at Alox Bantams, very nice blade....
@@v-22 Then a Bantam isn't going to be much use...but other Pioneer/Farmer style alox SAKs can open a wine bottle without corkscrew, somewhere here on YT there's a guy showing how to do it using the can opener, basically you press it deep into the cork, twist and pull.
This is one of my favourite Swiss army knives, simple and elegant for reasonable price. I just wish it had a pen slot but apparently Swiss waiters have perfect memory.
This is the ideal pocket knife.
I have benchmades, spydercos, crkts, gerbers, s&w etc. but tbh this is the knife I won't leave the house without.
It cuts like a dream, it's super easy to sharpen, it has 10 functions in a super compact package and is super people friendly (no one will have a heart attack when you pull it out).
Honestly, the best thing Victorinox could do with this model is add the actual plus scales to it to add a pen, because most waiters that I have seen in my life still use a notepad for taking orders. Making the change to add a pen slot and pen would make this an amazing tool for waiters or even a perfect knife to carry to weddings or other special occasions where you may need a bottle opener/corkscrew/knife/pen.
There’s actually a waiter 2 that does exactly that. It’s 91mm however.
@@xabalba555 I have never seen that model, good to know.
You can modify the 84 mm scales to hold a pen. There are YT videos showing how to do it.
What he doesn't want you to know, the caplifter is wirestripper as well but more to this, it works perfectly as a can opener. Don't bother that it is not sharp, it works perfectly.
And yes, as a ph and slot screwdriver as well. So, why does he hide it from you? What was he thinking?
Another great review! You did it again….just bought this one!
To open wine "properly" you're supposed to have a knife to cut the foil before removing the cork. I didn't know this until my mid-to-late 20s.
Thanks for pointing out the pin hole, I was wondering about that and I haven’t seen that mentioned anywhere else.
I totally agree on your thoughts for most people its absolutely enough ,and it is a very well presented and fun to watch video.
keep the good work up.
actually all scales (as far as i know) have the pinhole as long as they have a corkscrew/phillips. i have a super tinker, compact and waiter and they all have pinholes
I have this one! I view as a "compact" (84mm) Compact (91mm). If this one had scissors.....it'd be PERFECT!
I absolutely agree if this had scissors it would be the ideal pocket knife for me.
Gibt es bei ebay golfer 84 mm .Besitze 4 stück davon.
Always enjoy your reviews. And it’s all your fault that my collection is growing! But you can’t have too many of these beauties.
Great review Mark. I often think these more simple SAKs are way under rated. I have a small collection of SAKs and a few of these. I really enjoy carrying it. They are very pocketable and comfortable to carry. New subscriber 😊
Thank you for subscribing! I really like your comment. Thank you for taking a look! This is a fantastic knife for the price. Here is a video I made covering its cousin the Bantam, and the evolution of its design. th-cam.com/video/vxuStN8WCew/w-d-xo.html
@@markcoffman494 I have a Bantam also but mine doesn't have a keyring on it or a place for one and I always attach a small lanyard to any knife I carry just to make it easier to get to. I may buy a newer version of it. I think they have key rings.
@@markcoffman494 can you please demonstrate the can opener to see how good it opens a soup can ?
@@unitedstatesirie7431 there are so many other videos that actually demonstrate this tool. Please take a look at those.
also put plus scales on it... replace the toothpick with fire starter magnesium inserts and waswool integrated into the corkscrew space.. Great as a minimalist do all knive.
This model is very under stated ? I found one a few years ago and used it lots ! And to be honest it was all the utility i really needed on a general day of edc! As you say the value is insane for what you get and at the price you can afford to abuse it if the need comes?
Thx, the waiter is an ideal knife and fits a lot of my needs. I am, indeed, curios if a tourist would be a better option for me, as it simply offers a second blade, so I could seperate between cutting wood and food. I am looking for an absolute EDC for opening packages, cutting apples for the Kids or sometimes a little stick - and an additional knife for going in the woods, camping, vacationing (scissor would be needed) that is just a good multitool.
I would recommend a climber or a sportsman. I think those are great.. but if you need the second blade the a tourist would be ideal.
@@markcoffman494 thclx i See the Point but actually i want to bei pretty small on my EDC and think ofna huntsman or outrider for Camping, and hiking. What do you think about that Combo?
@@magicmacify A very solid combination.
A Spartan is just stellar if you can tolerare the little extra weight
Ty for your review. I was really happy that I got it for my lil bro.
You are so welcome
Love mine.
Plus means with the pen which a waiter could use. A 91mm is no longer commercially availabe.
Not a prob to listen to you!!
Good job!
so beautiful knife
Great knife & review! 👍🏼
The Waiter is brilliant. Light and compact and thin. My only grumpiness is that the keychain ring holder will eat through the pocket in your pants, and makes you drop the knife at the most strange moment, aka sitting on the bicycle downhill, running up a flight of stairs, or loading your car boot with boxes
PRO TIP: you can use the leatherman bit kit adapter for the 3d philips with this combo tool, the one on the compact is too big for that
Wait for real?
@@clintwestwood3539 yes, the one they sell for the rebar and juice series
@@omarkharnivall2439 that is gigantic IMO. This makes it even a better tool than a Scientist could be. I’m awed. Thanks for the tip, I will try it out.
@@clintwestwood3539 but dont get your expectations too high, because of the combo tool’s shape the bit driver stays crooked but in my opinion is totally useable
Just got one ad a Christmas gift I really like it I wonder if there is a version with a Philips
The only one that I know of that came in a single layer, was the one that was sold by Ace Hardware/RadioShack, it had a Phillips screwdriver on the back along with a single blade and the electricians Blade. I believe they called it the electrician, Junior/electrician. But not exactly sure just look up Victorinox RadioShack knife.
Great video Mark. I just picked one up off ebay for 13$. I do have a question, I just found a gem of an 84mm climber in the box. I purchased it for 17$. I'm curious what do they go for, Thanks
They can go for around $150-250 but if cleaned up they can go for more. If you are interested I can restore it.
@@markcoffman494 Oh yes I'd like that. All the tools have no wear on them. Blades need a touch up on sharpness, but it's the scales I want repolished. What are your rates?
@@The5150owl my email is matkcoffman494@yahoo.com
Email me there and we can discuss
If this had a liner lock and a thumb stud for a one handed open this would be the perfect knife. Especially with the fire fly and fire ant add ons.
Yes that is what I am going to do with it before gifting to my brother
Cool title partner!
Knife Detector thank you! I hope it wasn’t to cheesy.
@@markcoffman494 Nope !! I like my titles, like I like my pizza :)
The waiter does not get enough love in my opinion. A good cheap edc
Do they make plus scales for the Swiss army victorinox waiter knife I have plus scales on my camper which actually comes with a ballpoint pin the toothpick and the tweezers I'm just wondering if anybody knows if they have plus scales for the waiter
God video
Surely this is your favourite SAK? Seeing as it is your logo! 😄
Possibly!
Hey i was wondering if the spring would hold well since i had one similar knife and the spring just popped off while i was using it. Thanks
What were you using it for? We’re to abusing it?
I love Swiss army knifes
Does the cap lifter work as bottle opener?
Yes
@@markcoffman494 I’m sure you’re aware, but, if not, it’s a can opener as well.
I don't understand why they don't offer this in other colors, preferably in alox.
You can buy different coloured 84mm scales and fit them yourself (mine is white). Alox knives don't have corkscrews - however, you might want to look at Alox Bantams, very nice blade....
They do. Since alox SAKs don't have backtools, the Bantam alox is the equivalent - blade and combitool.
@@simonh6371 avid wine drinker here, need the corkscrew 🍷 😋
@@v-22 Then a Bantam isn't going to be much use...but other Pioneer/Farmer style alox SAKs can open a wine bottle without corkscrew, somewhere here on YT there's a guy showing how to do it using the can opener, basically you press it deep into the cork, twist and pull.
Waiter in Alox would be a dream
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