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The Victorinox Forester is a Swiss-made, 12-function pocket knife featuring a large stainless steel blade, integrated wood saw, and a secure liner lock system. Compact and lightweight at just 0.08 kg, its durable stainless steel handle and precision craftsmanship make it the perfect tool for forestry enthusiasts and outdoor professionals alike.
Brand | Victorinox |
Model Name | Forester |
Special Feature | Lightweight, Locking Blades |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Knife, Screwdriver, Pocket Knife, Blade, Can Opener |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Color | Black |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Compact |
Power Source | hand_powered |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 0.08 Kilograms |
Item Length | 111 Millimeters |
Global Trade Identification Number | 07611160012128 |
Manufacturer | Victorinox |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.69 x 1.3 x 0.87 inches |
Package Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.58 x 1.02 x 0.67 inches |
Brand Name | Victorinox |
Material | Stainless Steel |
Number of Items | 1 |
Part Number | 0.8363.3 |
Model Year | 2015 |
M**.
You can't go wrong with a SAK!!!
Swiss Army Knives made by Victorinox are still the best out there and still a fair value. Overall the Forester has what I need, a locking main blade, awl and a great little saw. I spend most of my time outdoors in the desert southwest region, so this meets all my needs because I'm not dealing with large diameter trees. I like this larger format as a one tool option over the standard size.
J**D
Great Larger Victorinox SAK
This is one great knife. It's a 111mm locking blade. It's very sharp out of the box. The saw is larger than on this knife than other saws on regular Victorinox SAKS. This knife feels good in hand and is beefy. I added a pocket hanger as I do with all my Victorinox pocket knives. If you're a fan of Victorinox SAKS and want a bit larger knife, get this one. It might not be a one handed flipper but it's a great lockblade to have for EDC.
C**N
Lighter than expected, but wish the saw also had a lock on it.
I wanted a pocket knife with a decent saw blade to cut small branches for a twig stove. Couldn't decide between this or an Old Timer Buzzsaw Trapper and ordered both. Both saw blades were almost the same length, but the Old Timer's saw teeth felt more aggressive. The Old Timer's saw blade locks but the knife blade doesn't. The Victorinox Forester saw blade doesn't lock, but the knife blade does, but I don't think I would need to worry about the saw blade folding on me unless I'm using it's square back to strike a ferro rod.In the end, I'm deciding to keep the Forester and return the Old Timer as the Buzzsaw Trapper had other issues that I won't mention here. I've had Victorinox pocket knives since I was a young boy and I've never been dissatisfied with their quality.Regarding 3 stars on lock feature: knife blade and screw driver has lock, but saw blade doesn't even though the saw blade has a perfect spine for use as a ferro striker. Note: I'm a lefty, so I like the left handed lock on the knife blade.Regarding 4 Stars on Ergonomics: It's close but not a perfect hand fit.Regarding 4 stars on the light weight: It's lighter than I expected, but it is a large pocket knife and I don't think it would be considered a lightweight knife.Overall I gave it 5 stars because it exceeded my expectations. (I knew the saw blade didn't lock before I ordered it.)
J**R
the new ruler after the Rucksack
this is an easy 5 stars Victrinox. for 20+ years I've carried the Rucksack and it has never let me down with almost daily use (mostly the corkscrew 😋 but all tools appreciated).this update changes the plastic side-slider to lock the main blade to a metal liner-lock, a stronger choice in my opinion. surprise! another liner-lock is added to the screwdriver, also a nice touch. the awl loses the eye-hole 🤔 questionable, but I've actually never used it.I'd like a thumb hole to operate the main blade one handed. that's possible, but you have to go to a different (and pricier) grip model for that.the king is dead! long live the king!! 👑..is the story of this one.
M**Z
Victorinox, inobjetable satisfacción.
Un regalo ideal para pescadores.
A**C
Too big for pocket but no clip
Good knife but too large to comfortably carry even in jeans pockets. It is both long and thick. Blade lock is solid. Single hand opening is just barely so because the friction is so high even with a top notch oil.It has a good selection of tools.
H**T
Light duty bushcraft tool
The usual excellent fitment and quality control one expects from Victorinox. The Forester is the more bushcraft oriented tool than the comparable 111mm One Hand Trekker. The larger non-serrated blade is easier to use simply because the spine is flat and more comfortable for resting the thumb when carving and the lack of serrations makes it far easier to sharpen/strop. Don't dismiss the corkscrew as it is useful for loosening knots and serves as a handy storage device for holding a 3/32 inch ferrocerium rod. Wrap the rod and corkscrew with some heavily waxed jute twine and you have excellent tinder for fire starting. Use bees wax as it is slightly sticky and will keep it adhered to the corkscrew and rod. The back of the saw blade also serves as a very good striker for a ferrocerium fire starter rod. The saw is certainly adequate for cutting notches and the like. This is a fairly large knife and a sheath/pouch can be a more comfortable way to carry it. Victorinox makes a pouch or you can make your own by waxing some cotton demin and hand stitching it into a usable carrier. Waxing the cotton demin will make it water repellent and in an emergency it can serve as tinder for a starting a fire.
D**Y
Instantly loved it.
Instantly love this thing. I was afraid It would be too small, it's not, it's a perfect size. It's a serious Victorinox compared to all the normal (tinker, huntsman, etc ) ones. From the second I put it in my pocket, I didn't want to be without it. This is definitely the economy version of the 111 mm victorinox... but I think the one-handed ones are kind of ugly to be honest and bulky. This thing would be great for hiking, backpacking, bushcrafting, hunting, camping, foraging, as a gift for someone who doesn't like knives, even self-defense if you had to. You could open it one handed if you had to, and practiced. I'd definitely buy one again; love it.I included a couple photos. one with some comparable knives, the rat 1, the cold steel ti-lite, and a full size tinker.
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