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Suunto Clipper L Micro Compass Luminous Bezel

Friday, April 16th, 2010

Suunto Clipper L Micro Compass Luminous Bezel




The Suunto Micro Compass features a liquid filled capsule and rotating dial. An invaluable navigational tool in town or country, the compass can be clipped to a watch band or bag strap, or used as a key ring to ensure that the compass is always with you when you need it.

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4 Stars Best inexpensive compass available.
This compass works great for the price. A small compass for general orienteering is a great item to have on hand. If you have ever purchased a mini compass before then I’m sure you have been let down, the Suunto is what you wish you had bought a long time ago.

The Suunto micro compass can’t be beat for what it’s designed for, a tiny compass that lets you know where north is. This may sound like the bare minimum to expect from a compass but it’s actually a tall order in the mini compass department. All previous mini compasses I’ve owned have pointed north in every direction I turned.

The clip on compass is designed to fit a thin nylon strap found on a backpack and is too thin to fit a typical watch without leaving it bent and precarious, but it will hang on if you are the kind of person who doesn’t mind forcing things (I’m not). Lastly this little compass reacts slowly and likes to be level, this is due its small size and must be an accepted trade off for its small size.

Buy with confidence, I would gladly pay $20.

5 Stars It works well but…
I bought it to add it to my watch band but it doesn’t fit. My watch band is titanium and is somewhat thick. So I can’t blame Suunto.

Amazon didn’t take it back. On the other hand, it will be a great present since (a) it works very well, (b) it also has its own band (a velcro thingie), and (c) it’s well made and looks very nice.

NOTE. This is the first time ever that Amazon didn’t allow returning an item. Their excuse was hilarious: it contains a flammable liquid.

5 Stars Awesome little compass.
Some responses:

I see some people complaining about the fit on a watchband - the opening is 22mm x 4mm, and it WILL NOT FIT if your watch falls outside these bounds. So no more complaining!

What do you mean “only works if you hold it flat” - IT’S A COMPASS, SILLY! THEY ALL WORK THAT WAY!

Works fine for me mountain biking, running, hiking, and traveling.

My only complaint is that there’s no convenient way to attach to a keychain.

5 Stars Super item !
Used it for bike riding … small, very effective, and good priced. Highly recommended!

4 Stars None better in this class
Owned or used virtually all of these type compasses and this is the only one that really holds up true - Yes I know it won’t click onto a really thick watch band or a metal one - But in the long run that’s not that important - It is ACCURATE - Yes this compass really does point north - Even after chasing ferrral hogs under high tension power lines - I even used it on an orienteering event as my sole compass after I lent out my regular Siva and dam sure I came out right on point - Don’t get fooled by the other compass clip on’s - After a few months or working around electrical fields they won’t even point north anymore - These Suunto’s really hold up - I have had a few over 8 or 9 months of field use and never had a chance to wear one out before I lost my watch - That’s because I am way to tough on my equipment - That’s why I don’t take anything out in the field I can’t afford to loose or destroy - This little compass has a very strong magnet that is well dampened to allow use during movement - The increments are marked off in just small enough increments to allow fair use with good judgment - I wear mine 24/7 no matter what I am doing - I am sure if they made this compass any better it would cost three times as much… Get one… Go Outside… Have Fun…

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Victorinox Swiss Army One Hand Trekker Lockblade Pocket Knife Black

Monday, March 29th, 2010

Victorinox Swiss Army One Hand Trekker Lockblade Pocket Knife Black




The Victorinox Swiss Army 54874 One-Hand Trekker Lockblade has the following unique features: 1. One-Handed Serrated Locking Blade 2. Bottle Opener with 3. Large Locking Screwdriver 4. Wire Stripper 5. Can Opener with 6. Small Screwdriver 7. Phillips Screwdriver 8. Key Ring 9. Toothpick 10. Tweezers 11. Reamer 12. Wood Saw

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars An Almost Perfect Knife.
I have a number of different Swiss Army Knives, but since purchasing this one it has become my favorite. The other locking Victorinox knife I have uses an unusual “latch” mechanism that does not lock the blade up securly, but the liner lock on this knife is first rate with a solid lock up. Releasing the lock may be a bit clumbsy at first, but once you become accustomed to it it works easily. There ergonomics of the knife are great, the one-hand opening feature working well, and the handle fitting my hand just righ.

My only realy complaint about the knive is the strange serrations on the main blade, with only a short length of plain edge near the handle. This will be hard to sharpen and in my opinion not particularly useful. I would have much preferred a plain edged blade with a decent point on it, but I suppose the serrated blade is servicable.

5 Stars Outstanding knife.
My One-Hand Trekker is a great companion in town or in the outdoors. I can’t recommend it highly enough. Get one and never leave home without it!

5 Stars Excellent multifunction knife
I have a similar model that I keep in case of emergencies in one of our cars and got this one for our other car. Aesthetically, I’m not sure about the one-handed opening blade, and functionally, I’m not sure about the serration on the large blade, but both may come in handy someday.

5 Stars Great Product
This knife is great. Unfortunately, I just lost it on a trip overseas….needless to say that I will be buying another one.

5 Stars May just be the best pocket knife around at this time
I’ve never really liked the glossy, slippery surfaces on the more traditional Swiss Army Knife (SAK) models. Sure, in a pinch they’ll do. But I’ve never purchased one of my own because they just don’t feel right in my hand (though I really appreciate the SwissTool and would replace mine right away if it went missing). The basic pocket knives always seemed too small and/or unwieldy for my taste.

But the Trekker design is a different animal. This knife has been around for a while under different names, but I only found it this year. For my needs, it is in many ways the ultimate pocket knife. To be honest, there are some iffy things about the design:

- The serrated edge blade version (which I own) seems like it would be difficult to sharpen.

- The saw and awl tools should lock in my opinion.

- The phillips head screwdriver is awkwardly positioned.

- The handle surfaces aren’t as solid when the hand is sweaty…a rubberized, tacky grip would work better.

Minor complaints aside, for the money this is a great knife. I don’t mind the backward liner lock or the weight. I strapped a paracord lanyard to it and it ties nicely around my belt loop and falls into the pocket without moving around too much. I may sometimes dream that a pair of pliers would pop out of the Trekker, but oh well. For the form factor and layout, it is what it is…a pocket knife. Get a SwissTool for everything else.

Overall, I really like this knife. It comes out of the box very sharp and the Victorinox blades are known for keeping a good edge for a while. The build quality is solid and I can see it lasting me a long time, even with regular use. I also own the Kershaw Blur and Benchmade Griptilian folding knives and while I respect them both, the Trekker is traveling with me more often these days. The additional tools make it a more practical option for everyday carry in my opinion.

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Victorinox One Hand Trekker NS Pocket Knife

Sunday, March 28th, 2010

Victorinox One Hand Trekker NS Pocket Knife




Features large locking blade, saw blade, Phillips screwdriver, can opener with small screwdriver, bottle opener with large locking screwdriver and wire stripper, reamer, tweezers, toothpick, key ring, wood saw.

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Victorinox Swiss Army Explorer with Collectible Gift Box

Friday, March 26th, 2010

Victorinox Swiss Army Explorer with Collectible Gift Box




NEW! You’ll be well equipped for life’s adventures with the Explorer’s 17 tools, plus it comes in an attractive gift box so makes a great gift. The Explorer features: 1. Large blade, 2. Small blade, 3. Can opener with 4. Small screwdriver, 5. Bottle opener with 6. Large screwdriver & 7. Wire stripper, 8. Scissors, 9. Magnifying glass, 10. Reamer with 11. Sewing eye, 12. Phillips screwdriver, 13. Corkscrew, 14. Hook, 15. Toothpick, 16. Tweezers, and 17. Key ring. Made in Switzerland and guaranteed for life.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars A great idea for a present, complete with a gift box!
Have looked at this Victorinox Swiss Army Explorer with Collectible Gift Box so many times before, always trying to find some justification for getting it… but in this case, it’s for a gift. Already have a number of these fine Victorinox products, including the Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus, which sits in my camera bag, ready to go at all times. It’s perhaps one of the best all-around tools that a pro or amateur photographer could look for as far as versatility goes.

Also have the Victorinox Swiss Army Ranger, one of the more well-known models, and the model that currently sits in the glove box of my car. These models are all good examples of how well Victorinox responds to their customers’ needs over the years. They are still crafted from stainless steel in Switzerland, and each of their models includes a lifetime warranty that they know how to back up.

Check the product specifications and you’ll see that the Swiss Army Explorer has sixteen tools that include large and small blades, a can opener, small and regular Philiips screwdriver, a bottle opener combined with a large screwdriver, a wire stripper, a very handy reamer, tweezers, toothpick, small scissors, a multi-purpose hook (useful as a parcel carrier), a magnifying glass, s small key ring, and of course the the characteristic corkscrew.

This Swiss Army Explorer is the same model that has been included in the Design Collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The red and silver gift box has been crafted to look like the Original Swiss Army shield/logo, and it makes this knife a perfect present for so many people.

And a gift is what this one is for, not for myself, but for a young man who already has a basic model for everyday use. He’s expressed an interest in collecting some of the Victorinox Swiss Army products, and this one is the perfect start.

5 Stars The best utility tool ever
I highly recommend this product. I have owned a Victornox Explorer for over 30 years. I have found that the set of features on the Explorer has been the most versatile for climbing and hiking. I have used every tool on the knife in situations in the field that were critical. They have helped fix snowshoes, adjust crampons, remove slivers and find difficult to see Devil’s Club thorns, helped start fires, open wine bottles, trim finger nails, cut moleskin, open cans, fix flashlights, tent poles and packs, clean fish, and countless other tasks. I have never had any tool on this knife break.

This year we are hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and my hiking companion did not have a knife. What better birthday gift than an Explorer. I know it will serve him as well as mine has.

5 Stars Quinticential pocket knife-Fantastic!
I have owned various incarnations of Victorinox Swiss Army knives for almost 3 decades. I think I am on my fourth now. Two lost and one given away. It lives in the pocket of my jeans every single day.

They change the model names and features around from year to year.

The Explorer is my current favorite and is essentially THE knife I have owned for all these years.

One of the major qualifying elements for me is the Phillips Head screwdriver, which I use regularly. Many of victorinox’s models have this screwdriver coming out of the handle perpandicular to the handle’s length. Which seems absolutely ridiculous. It’s very awkard to use effectively in that configuration. Much better when it comes straight off the end of the handle, as a typical screwdriver does.

So that’s what I look for first. The large knife blades, small knife blade is great. The scissors are great…more than a gimmick. I use them frequently. (Be careful not to overbend the spring when “adjusting”…although you can get replacements. I replaced mine in Rome several years ago at a tiny knife shop)

I use the magnifying glass as well…for a whole bunch of stuff. And more so now that my eyes are starting to go!

Essentially, everything on here has a purpose and is useful in my daily life, with the exception perhaps, of the fence-wire-puller thingy. It is a reasonable size and weight. No extra wood camping saw or chainsaw or anything else that’s only going to get use once a year.

Manufacturing quality and finish on these are great. As they say, “Don’t be fooled by imitations”.

Perfect knife: Great features, nothing extraneous, good weight, great quality, and great price.

Don’t lose it and you’ll have it for the rest of your life.

5 Stars Top quality knife
I bought these as Xmas presents for my staff this year. They loved them. It is the most useful knife that you can buy for its size. The cork puller is the greatest when you find a killer deal on a cheap wine and you want to taste it before you commit to a whole case. It also has a real phillips screw driver that you will find 100 uses for.

5 Stars Cool Knife indeed!!
I bought this as a present for myself as it was on sale at Amazon and I could not be more pleased. Good heft and enough tools to make me feel like my Boy Scout days. A great tool for campers who want an all-in-one type for trips. You can open or repair most anything with this - I say buy it !!

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Victorinox Swiss Army Rambler Pocket Knife

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Victorinox Swiss Army Rambler Pocket Knife




Small blade. Scissors. Nail file with screwdriver tip. Cap lifter with magnetic Phillips screwdriver tip & wire stripper. Toothpick. Tweezers. Key ring. 2.3” (58mm) long.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars The BEST small Swiss Army Pocket Knife
This is an amazing little knife. In one small package it contains the usual small Swiss Army Knife Blades(Knife, Nail File/straight blade screwdriver, and Small Scissors). What sets the Rambler apart is the 4th blade. It is a bit thicker and is a Philips screwdriver. You might think that a Philips Screwdriver this size would be fragile. It is not. I have used this knife for over 15 years and have NEVER had one of its blades break. Unfortunately I do lose them, and that is why I am purchasing this one. It replaces the one that I recently lost.

This is one of those items that you find yourself constantly reaching for. 5 Stars to Swiss Army Knife for the Rambler.

5 Stars the perfect pocket knife
I’m on about my 10th one of these. This is the perfect pocket knife. It’s small enough so that you never notice that it’s in your pocket. It’s got a phillips screwdriver that amazingly works on just about any phillips screw large or small, scissors, bottle opener, tweezers and toothpick. I use this for something or other just about every day, can’t tell you how handy it is.

5 Stars Best Small Knife
The rambler model is the best small knife. The scissors could be a little more sturdy. The philips screwdriver is outstanding. That thing can get anything unsrewed that you can fit it in. This is a very handy little tool. Get it on sale, and it is even better.

5 Stars Excellent Product
Absolutely the best small knife I’ve every found. Durable with all of the right tools for quick fixes.

5 Stars Hands down the best keychain knife
Best handy keychain knife. I used it almost everyday. The philips screw driver (not available in classic knife) is especially handy.

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