Question : Is the knife durable?
Answer : Yes, the knife is made with durable Swiss stainless steel construction.
Question : What functions does the knife include?
Answer : The knife includes 13 functions such as a large and small blade, bottle and can opener, wood saw, screwdrivers and more.
Question : Is the knife suitable for outdoor activities?
Answer : Yes, the knife is ideal for outdoor recreation and can be used as a survival tool.
Question : What is the best knife for hiker, camper, tourist or climber?
Answer : They are equal in quality. The question you need to ask is: Which Victorinox is best for my particular application ie.,. the tools I need.
Question : Does this Victorinox knife come with a sheath?
Answer : This particular item number does not come with a Sheath. However, Victorinox does have a promotion for a Swiss Army Hiker, Pouch and Fire Starter Set which does come with a sheath.
Question : Is there a SAK (Swiss Army Knife) in this exact format but with a mini-file instead of a mini-blade?
Answer : Checked the current line of Victorinox and they do not have the exact knife with a file. Most of the files they offer are on the 84mm - 58mm knives.
Question : Do the blades on this knife lock?
Answer : No the blades do not lock.
Question : Is the handle material of this knife aluminum?
Answer : That IS incorrect. The knife is as it appears in the photo.
Question : How long is the long blade of this knife from point to handle?
Answer : The cutting edge of the large blade is just under 2 3/8". The cutting edge of the small blade is just over 1 3/8". From handle to point, the large blade is just over 2 1/2" and the small is just over 1 1/2".
Question : Does this Victorinox knife have a locking blade?
Answer : This model does not have a locking blade.
Question : Where is the Victorinox Hiker Knife made?
Answer : This knife is made in Switzerland.
Question : What pouch fits this Victorinox Hiker Knife? Is this considered a small knife? Would it be good for whittling?
Answer : The knife is 3 and 5/8 inches closed. The larger blade is 2 and 3/8 open. Yes, it is considered a small knife. The blade does not lock, so I can see a safety issue whittling if you are inexperienced.