Stronger springs than plastic-handle Victorinox knives. Makes them harder to open but also nicer to use.
They do get a little easier to open after a few days of good use. This is normal. Still very strong afterwards.
The blade is well under 3", even if you count the non-sharp part connecting the actual blade and the handle. I imagine there could be a situation where a policeman would say that is part of the blade. And this knife does not lock.
I had to remove one star for the key-ring connector. It's in the perfect place to jam right into your palm when using the knife. I removed it with a file (picture attached). There are so many places they could have put it which wouldn't jam into your palm. You can see the difference in the photo that shows the Farmer model with it still attached.
The scissors don't open as much as I'd like. The pivot is a little stiff. They only open as much as shown in the photo, which makes them barely more useful than my tiny 58mm rambler. I could probably fix it but haven't had time to try.
Almost perfect selection of tools for me. But I actually don't need the scissors so might get a regular 2-layer Pioneer and give this one to my dad. I also have a Bantam which is really nice for ultra light carry, and can do most of what this Pioneer X can - just missing the scissors, awl/reamer and large screwdriver/pry tool.
In the Pioneer I will probably sharpen the inside of the can opener into a box opener and cord cutter.
Photo comparisons are with Rambler, Farmer and Bantam.
| Brand | Victorinox |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 0.8231.26 |
| Colour | Silver |
| Product Dimensions | 9.1 x 2.6 x 1.7 cm; 80 Grams |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Item Weight | 80 g |
