Swiss Army knifes are undoubtedly one of Switzerland’s best inventions, mainly because of the versatility that comes with them.
A Swiss Army knife is light, compact, and small enough so youcan carry it around with you wherever you want to go. It serves many functions depending on how many multi-toolsare on it.
Although the idea for a tool that can do several tasks in a compact form came up in the 1800s to help Swiss Armed forces stationed in the Alps be as comfortable as possible, Swiss Army knives have since evolved. Now there are Swiss Army knives that offer different value for money.
In this write-up, we would be discussing the top 5 Most expensive Swiss Army knifes that offer the best value for money.
NOTE: You should not try to buy a Swiss Army knife because of how expensive it is but rather how much value it offers forthe money it costs.
When choosing a Swiss Army knife, there are severalthings to consider.
- The biggest thing to consider is its versatility. Forcinstance,some Swiss Army Knifes are gold or diamond plated and are much more suitable for peeling fruitand cutting paper than for clipping wire.
- Another thing to consider is its portability or compactness and how you plan to use it. Do you want to have it on you at all times, or do you wish to have it nearby, say your car or in luggage or pouch?
Once you can consider these two main factors, regardless of how expensive the knife costs, you can rest assured it is worth the money.
The Victorinox Swiss Army Rescue Tool is the best tool you can have on you for various outdoor projects as well as for camping.
It is very durable for its price. It comes with 12 tools suitable for several functions, such as a serrated blade for precise cutting, a disc saw, an emergency glass breaker, among other devices. It also comes with a case that makes it easier to store around your house or in your vehicles.
One big downside of this tool is that the screwdriver can be pretty uncomfortable to use sometimes. Also, the blade on this knife can quickly get dull if not used for a while.
Only a few premium Swiss Army Knifes on the market right now do not bear the Victorinox brand. Although Victorinox bought the Wenger brand in 2005, the brand still produces premium pocket knives.
Part of the reason why knifes from this brand are expensive is the unique materials used in making them. Knifes bearing the Wenger Brand have walnut wood handles and come in unique shades and grainpatterns.
Swiss Army knifes from this brand are sometimes called functional pieces of art, and it is not hard to see why.
This pocket knife is quite on the heavy side and can be quite a hassle to pull out the exact tool you need at aspecific point in time. However, it is still one of the most durable and versatile Swiss army knifes you can purchase on the market.
The knife’s heavyweight is due to the massive 33 tools it comes with, all of which serve different functions. From a plier to a Philips Screwdriver, it is safe to say the multi-tool SwissChamp pocket knife has a tool for any activity you need a tool for!
TIP: You might want to sharpen the knife and scissors on it after purchase.
In terms of how expensive this knife is, it should probably be #1 on this list. However, it does not offer as much value as the Super TinkerPocket Knife.
If you are looking to buy a useful Swiss Army Knife but want it to come with a bit of premium look, this type of knife is for you. There is also a cheap version of this knife fitted with all the tools you can find on the premium versions, except there is no premium plating. With at least 15 tools to carry out different tasks, this is one you want to pick up!
The premium version of this type of knife comes in various styles:
Offering the best value for money is the Victorinox SwissArmy Super Tinker Pocket Knife. It is best suited for any day-to-day use and quite versatile.
It has a pretty bland appearance, but it makes up for with the dozen tools it has to help you carry out tasks such as opening a bottle, cutting and gutting fish, woodcarving, opening a sealed letter, cutting or trimming fingernails, driving screws into place,among other functions.
Best of all, it comes with a guaranteed lifetime warranty and is so light and compact you can have it on you in your pocket at all times.
Victorinox is the Swiss company that started the production of the Swiss Army Knife. It is recognized as the only “genuine” company tasked with producing these knifes, although there are other not-so-recognized Swiss Army Knife brands in the market today. Karl Elsener founded the company in1897 and is globally recognized for producing quality Swiss Army Knives. Cutlery, fragrances, watches, and travel gears are four other products Victorinox is known to produce.
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Credits: Victorinox Swiss Army Rescue Tool, Wenger 16388 Swiss Army EvoWood 18 pocket Knife, Victorinox Swiss Army Multi-Tool SwissChampPocket Knife, Victorinox Swiss Army Classic SD Pocket Knife, Victorinox Swiss Army Super Tinker Pocket Knife
