Huntsman

The Huntsman remains a benchmark 91mm Swiss Army Knife for hikers, campers, and everyday carriers who prioritize pocketable cutting capability over the bulk of heavy-duty pliers. Sitting at a four-layer thickness, it strikes a practical compromise between tool density and pocket comfort. Its implement selection focuses on outdoor chores, pairing dual plain-edge blades with a remarkably effective wood saw and spring-action scissors.

Victorinox crafts the tools from proprietary stainless steel seated within brass liners and clad in standard Cellidor scales. The steel sharpens with minimal effort on pocket stones, achieving a razor edge quickly, though it demands regular maintenance to hold it under prolonged cutting. In the field, the double-row wood saw cuts cleanly on the pull stroke through deadfall kindling and shelter poles up to two inches thick, while the scissors make fast, precise work of moleskin, fishing line, and blister care.

Its constraints stem directly from the traditional non-locking slipjoint architecture. The main blade requires mindful handling under load to prevent accidental closure, and there are no pliers for mechanical extraction or heavy gripping. The glossy red scales also scuff almost immediately in a pocket alongside keys. Even so, at under 3.5 ounces, it offers more reliable backcountry slicing and trimming utility than nearly any comparably priced compact multi-tool on the market.