Victorinox Fireman vs. Hiker Swiss Army Knives

In this review, I examine and compare the Victorinox Fireman and Hiker Swiss Army knives, also called SAKs. They are similar in tools but not in size and both are great for their intended purposes.

What is the best Kind of steel for a knife?

I am thinking about buying a pocket knife with 8Cr14MoV stainless steel (equivalent to AUS 8). Is this good for everday light use. I’ve never bought a Knife before and don’t know what is good or not good. Any help would be great.

Victorinox Swiss Army Huntsman Pocket Knife

This fine knife features these tools: large blade, small blade, corkscrew, can opener, small screwdriver 3 mm, cap lifter, screwdriver 6 mm, wire stripper, reamer punch, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, scissors, multi-purpose hook, wood saw. In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. In 1897, he crafted the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife. Since that time, the Elsener family has continued to craft tools in the Victorinox tradition of in genius design, durability, and quality. This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of first class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship.

Victorinox Swiss Army Centurion Pocket Knife – Black

This very reasonably priced pocket knife comes with ten useful tools.

The handle is made of acid resistant plastic and stainless steel.  The tools, of course, are 100% stainless steel, for which Victorinox is so well known.  The components will hold their edge exceptionally well and last for many years.  As with all Swiss Army knives, this knife comes with a lifetime warranty.

The tools include large locking blade, can and bottle openers, small and large screwdrivers, Phillips screwdriver, wire stripper, and reamer. Tweezers and a toothpick pull out of the ends of the Centurion and it is even equipped with a handy key ring.