Victorinox Swiss Army WorkChamp XL Pocket Knife Review

Victorinox Swiss Army WorkChamp XL Pocket Knife

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  • Features 30 functions to equip you for everyday adventures including – 3.06″ locking blade, Phillips screwdriver, bottle opener, scissors, and wood saw (See product description for full list of features)
  • Stainless steel construction encased in rugged polyamide scales provides sleek durability
  • Ergonomic handle offers a secure grip while locking blade mechanism keeps blade securely in place during use
  • Length: 4.37″ (111mm), Height: 1.61″, Weight: 11.2oz
  • Made in Switzerland; Victorinox provides a lifetime guarantee against defects in material and workmanship

Product Description

Capable of performing an impressive 30 functions, the Victorinox Swiss Army WorkChamp XL is the ultimate tool box for your pocket. This multi-tool is a natural multitasker, providing the efficiency to tackle any job with the ease. Combines a 3.06″ non-serrated locking blade that stays in place during use with durable polyamide scales for a dependable, secure feel.      

Durable enough to last a lifetime, and guaranteed for it, you can rely on this knife for years to come. With elements such as combination pliers, wood saw, and long Phillips screwdriver, you’ll always have the right tool for the right situation.

Like all Swiss Army Knives, the WorkChamp XL Pocket Knife has a lifetime warranty, stainless steel implements and Swiss-made quality and durability.

Includes 30 Functions:

  1. Large Locking Blade
  2. Corkscrew
  3. Can Opener with
  4. – Small Screwdriver
  5. Bottle opener with
  6. – Large Screwdriver
  7. – Wire Stripper
  8. Reamer
  9. Sewing Eye
  10. Key Ring
  11. Tweezers
  12. Toothpick
  13. Wood Saw
  14. Scissors
  15. Long, Small Phillips Screwdriver
  16. Metal Saw with
  17. – Metal File
  18. – Nail File
  19. Pliers with
  20. – Wire Cutter
  21. – Wire Crimper
  22. Phillips Screwdriver
  23. Patented Mini-Screwdriver
  24. Belt Cutter
  25. Hoof Cleaner
  26. Clip Point Blade
  27. Shackle Opener with
  28. – Marlin Spike
  29. Can and Bottle Opener with
  30. – Fine Screwdriver 2.5mm

History and Heritage
In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener opened a cutlery shop in Ibach, Switzerland. There, he and the cutlers’ union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. In 1891, Karl supplied the Swiss Army with its standard issue Soldier’s Knife and in 1897 with the Officer’s Knife. In 1921, after the death of his mother, Victoria, and with the advent of stainless steel, then known as “inoxydable” and used in the production of his cutlery, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. It is from those humble beginnings that a worldwide icon was born.

Today, Victorinox is still owned and operated by the Elsener family, and both the company and family still resides in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland.

Care Tips for Swiss Army Knives
The various tools are manufactured from high-quality steel with precisely tuned features that are essential for the particular application. The steel is tempered, annealed and polished to achieve the necessary hardness and provide optimum resistance to corrosion.

Sharpening
To re-sharpen your knife, use a whetstone at an angle of 15°– 20°. This will result in a cutting angle of 30°– 40°. If sharpening on a grinding wheel, always cool with plenty of water to avoid excessive temperatures and the resulting damages that may occur.

Cleaning
After you’ve used your Swiss Army Knife for all of its various applications, such as cutting open numerous boxes, you may notice that the blades begin to stick together. Opening and closing the blades in warm water several times will allow the tools to easily move again. Once they have dried, it is recommended, to apply a small drop of oil between the blade or tool shank and the spring. To optimally maintain the locking mechanism, periodically apply a drop of our recommended Swiss Army Knife Oil. Never put Swiss Army Knives in the dishwasher.

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From the renowned company that created the Swiss Army knife a century ago comes the Swiss Army WorkChamp XL pocketknife, the workhorse in the Victorinox family. With nearly 30 mini-tools packed into a 4.38-inch frame, the WorkChamp XL handles almost every household and workshop task. The WorkChamp XL is sheathed in a classic red housing with the familiar Victorinox logo on the side. More importantly, the unit features all the basic tools you need to get things done, including a large locking blade, a can opener with a small screwdriver, a bottle opener with a large screwdriver and wire stripper, a corkscrew, a reamer, a toothpick, tweezers, a wood saw, scissors, a small Phillips screwdriver with a long neck, a metal saw with a metal file, a nail file, pliers with a wire cutter and wire crimper, a regular-sized Phillips screwdriver, a fine screwdriver, and a patented mini-screwdriver.

Victorinox also added a few specialized extras, including a belt cutter, a hoof cleaner, a clip point blade, and a shackle opener with a marlin spike. As with all Victorinox items, the WorkChamp XL is made to exacting standards, with dozens of steps going into its construction. Victorinox attends to every detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each individual tool has been hardened in a different way to stand up to its designated use. The WorkChamp XL knife weighs 10.4 ounces and carries a lifetime warranty.

The WorkChamp XL packs nearly 30 mini-tools into its classic red housing.

WorkChamp XL Tools

  • Large locking blade (button lock)
  • Corkscrew
  • Can opener with small screwdriver
  • Bottle opener with large screwdriver and wire stripper
  • Reamer with sewing eye
  • Toothpick
  • Tweezers
  • Wood saw
  • Scissors
  • Long, small Phillips screwdriver
  • Metal saw with metal file
  • Nail file
  • Pliers with wire cutter and wire crimper
  • Phillips screwdriver
  • Patented mini-screwdriver
  • Belt cutter
  • Hoof cleaner
  • Clip point blade
  • Shackle opener with marlin spike
  • Fine screwdriver

About Victorinox
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener’s mother, and “inox,” or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The original product dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer’s and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor for versatility.

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