Victorinox Evolution 18 Swiss Army Pocket Knife, Medium, Multi Tool, 15 Functions, Blade, Ergonomic Scales, Red/Black

I believe this is a variant of the Wenger model Swiss Army knives that were in competition with Victorinox prior to being bought out by that same company. However, it is much more expensive than a comparable Victorinox model- like the Tinker or Super Tinker and with some pros and cons .Toolset:1. Flat screwdriver / cap lifter and wire stripper tool - same as on Victorinox knives. The big difference is that on the Victorinox versions there is a strong detent when the tool is at 90 degrees help get greater torque on tough screws. There is no detent on any of these tools except when fully unfolded. The large screwdriver tool does press into the body and lock when pressed down though, which is a good feature.2. Can opener and small flat screwdriver - same as found on Victorinox knives.3.Scissors with micro serrations - I found this not as effective as the standard scissors on the Victorinox knives4 Wood saw - Same design and as effective as the Victorinox saws.5. Main blade - sharp out of the box and a nice shape with the usual mystery stainless steel.6. Small nail file and nail cleaning tool - about an inch and a half long with a file on one side that only goes about two thirds the length of the tool. This would have been better if the file had covered the length of the file tool7. Phillips screwdriver - This is on the back of the multitool and is the same that can be found on the super Tinker. A fully 3D cross head screwdriver.8. Awl. Same as on the Victorinox models with a sharpened edge and sowing hole. Very good.9. Key ring - This is sometimes counted as a tool, although I don't know why.10. Tooth pick. Found in the outer shell of the tool11. Tweezers. Found in the outer shell of the tool.The body of the tool is a little shorter than the standard Victorinox knives which makes it more pocketable but also makes the main blade and saw tools shorter. If you are going to make a smaller more pocketable multitool, then why put a saw on it? I'd be happier with a long file in this position and a shorter blade where the nail file tool is rather than a less practical saw.The outer body has a moulded grip and is covered in a slightly rubbery feeling coating that gives a mildly better grip than the regular Victorinox knives.It's not a giant revolutionary leap over the standard Victorinox shell and both still feel plastic.Final thoughts: the slightly more pocketable size and slight rubber coating makes this a curiously more fidgety toolbox you can get a better bang for your buck with a Victorinox Swiss Army knife. This stayed in my pocket for a week or two and then I swapped it back out for my usual Victorinox Compact and or Victorinox Cybertool.

Comparable tool set to Victorinox's huntsmen although slightly smaller in length. The main differences is that this has a nail file instead of the small blade and doesn't have the hook. I prefer the grip as it will come into its own for fishing and sailing. I like the fact that the blade is locking too. The only niggle is that the locking mechanism lever gets in the way of the scissors groove making it slightly difficult to get out.