Victorinox Swiss Army Red Evolution S557 Multi-tool Knife Scissors

Great combination of useful tools but ...

This knife has a great combination of useful tools but, deploying the tools can be frustrating for someone with arthritis. The grooves for your fingernail are tiny and sometimes obstructed by the adjacent layer of tools.

The can opener is the current Victorinox shape rather than the old Wenger style pictured. I've never used the Wenger style but it looked like it would do better than the Victorinox style which can be difficult to snag the can rim.

I haven't had a reason to use the wrench yet. You can forget about using it on any nut that is not near an edge. The wrench is mounted near the center of the tool stack so using it flush to a surface is out of the question. You would have to attempt to grab a nut at a fairly steep angle

The slip-joint pliers are an awesome idea and should replace the standard Victorinox pliers on every model that offers pliers. The pliers were one of the main selling points that accounted for me buying this model.

The 85mm length takes some getting used to if you're used to the longer 91mm length. This is compact but I prefer the slightly longer length,Vollständige Rezension lesen

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Victorinox Evolution S557....a great everyday companion!

The Victorinox Evolution S557 is a very nice EDC knife.

I used to be a Victorinox dealer and I own and use Swiss Champs, Craftsmans, Rangers, Tinkers, Super Tinkers, Classics, Huntsmans, Recruits, Duo Pros, Soldiers (both old models and current), etc. I also own a number of Wengers.

The S557 has combined the best Wenger innovations (ergonomic handles, scissors and pliers with a springless lever design, adjustable pliers, locking screwdrivers, universal wrench, nailfile with cleaner, main blade with a little more belly to it, and locking blade) with Victorinox innovations (the arc style can opener, reamer with sharpened edge and sewing eye, tooth pick and tweezers that are sturdier than the ones on Wengers)

For cutting paper I have always preferred the Victorinox scissors, however, the Wenger springless scissor design with serrated blades works better if you are cutting something slick such as nylon zip ties.

If you play guitar, the wire cutter on the Wenger pliers is perfect for cutting guitar strings....you just slide the string through the hole on the pliers and slide the pliers next to the tuning key and cut the string.

When I first tried to open the phillips screwdriver and the universal wrench on my S557 they were both very hard to open, so I just put a drop of oil on the pivot point of each and worked them back and forth for about a minute each and they open fine now.

The S557 is comfortable in my hand when I am using the main blade. Also, it is nice to have a locking blade and the lock does not get in the way with my hand around the handle. The lock actually sits below the middle bend in my index finger when I am holding it and in no way is it possible for it to release while I am using it. When it is time to close it, it releases easily and pauses at 115 degrees when closing to prevent accidental closure on the user's fingers.

Most people will probably want to carry this knife in a belt pouch, but I find it comfortable to carry vertically next to my wallet in my back pocket.

I would recommend the Victorinox S557 as a very useful everyday tool.Vollständige Rezension lesen

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Convenient size, however.....

The knife is a convenient size, however, the scissors on this model don't work well. It doesn't cut like the other scissors on other Victorinox knives. I would stay away from this model.

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Too big for pocket.

I had in mind a smaller Swiss Knife. Too bad I spent $50 for a tool I won't use.

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Thanks

Great

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Great stuff, must have.

Great stuff, must have.

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Victorinox Delemont

Excellent knife and sturdy construction, excellent value for money

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S557 review

Beautiful knife to add to my collection

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I never leave home without it !

I've carried a Swiss pocket knife every day for over 45 years. I've used several different styles over the year's. I worked 35 years as a facilities maintenance worker and used my knife o a daily basis, in fact i still do. I wish I had this model before i retired because it has a better selection of tools. I still have all my knives and a couple of vintage champions I've never used but have owned for over 40 years. This knife i carry on a belt chain so you don't even feel the weight in your pocket. Great muti purpose tool.Vollständige Rezension lesen

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