Perfect for camping enthusiasts, the Camper by Victorinox Swiss Army is designed for general outdoor use and is very handy on the campsite. With its stainless steel implements, the Camper can do it all – except set up the tent. Equipped with two blades, can and bottle openers and a wood saw, the Camper offers
Perfect for camping enthusiasts, the Camper by Victorinox Swiss Army is designed for general outdoor use and is very handy on the campsite. With its stainless steel implements, the Camper can do it all – except set up the tent.
Equipped with two blades, can and bottle openers and a wood saw, the Camper offers more than enough tools for you next excursion! Along with the tent, the sleeping bag and the portable camping stove, the Camper has achieved essential status for anyone looking to spend some quality time in the great outdoors.
As with all Swiss Army Knives, the Camper carries a lifetime warranty, stainless steel implements and unsurpassed Swiss-made quality and durability.
Includes 13 Functions:
Large Blade Small Blade Corkscrew Can Opener with – Small Screwdriver (also for Phillips Screws) Bottle Opener with – Large Screwdriver – Wire Stripper Reamer Key Ring Tweezers Toothpick Wood Saw
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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This is an excellent pocket knife! I always have a Swiss Army knife in my pocket, and to quote Mark Twain: “I was a grown man before I was smart enough to carry a pocket knife.”
All the SAK basics in a portable form This is basically the Victorinox Swiss Army Climber with nylon handles rather than cellidor, the plastic used for the non-II version. It is made to the same high standards but comes at a lower price. Little known, however, is that the nylon is actually a superior material. It has a bit of texture so it won’t be as slippery in wet conditions, and is impervious to chemical solvents that can craze cellidor, a legacy material that is vulnerable to ingredients in some sunblock creams and mosquito…
Hard to keep sharp I bought this back in 2014 so have used for a while now. Build quality is excellent, of course, and the selection of tools is about right. My only complaint is that the blades neither take nor (especially) keep a good edge. I’m no metallurgist, but I’d guess that Victorinox have chosen an alloy for the blades primarily on the basis of corrosion resistance. I remember reading some time ago that many knife makers prefer a good carbon steel over stainless for its ability to take and hold an edge,…