VictorinoxSwiss Army Bantam Pocket Knife (Red) ,84mm

This knife is slender with nicely rounded corners that won't wear a hole in my pocket.. It has one very sharp knife blade. The second blade is multipurpose for removing soft drink bottle caps, screw driver for light use, and several other things that I probably won't use. I love it.

It's hard to find fault with the Bantam as an EDC knife. Sure, it's not the most exotic steel or has some silky deployment...it's a basic, no nonsense very handy pocket knife that puts a smile on everyone's face that sees it. I never have to worry about people's reaction to the Bantam...if anything, they are drawn to it's diminutive but familiar Swiss Army knife appearance and memories of the one they or a family member had.On the downside, it feels like an inexpensive knife; but hey, that's exactly what it is. The multi-tool/cap lifter is of dubious utility. It'll turn a screw in a pinch but it's not an adequate replacement for a screw driver (or even SAK w/ those functions). The inox steel won't hold an edge for long with the frequent use it will see...but it's easily sharpened back to a keen edge. The blade length, thickness and shape are perfectly suited for the every day tasks of life like slicing food &opening boxes. It's also so light that it never feels bulky in your pocket.It's also the perfect knife to give to the people you come across in life who have never owned or thought about a pocket knife....think of it as the bic lighter of EDC knives. I've gone through several Bantams and always wind up with a replacement in short order.

I have carried this knife in my pocket for years. I like it so much I bought one as a gift for someone.It has typical Victorinox quality - holds an edge well, and is extremely useful since it is perfectly sized to be light and out of the way in my pocket, but not too small. I use both the tweezers and the toothpick regularly, as well as the blade. I don't have much use for the bottle opener, but it's nice to have just in case.

This is a small thin knife with a very sharp blade. I like it because having a knife is handy and I don't like a big bulky knife in my pocket.

A good choice for the minimalist who wants something extremely slim and light, but still needs a knife blade longer than the one offered on the 58mm models. This model, however, has fewer tools than the Waiter model, which is still only a single layer and doesn't change the weight at all, but it also adds a corkscrew on the bottom. Even if you don't use the corkscrew to open wine bottles, it is still useful as a way of storing a mini-screwdriver or for loosening knots and other tasks if you are creative. Also consider the 2-layer Compact model, which adds scissors, a ballpoint pen, a mini screwdriver, and a multipurpose hook with a nail file on it. The bottle opener works well as a flat-head screwdriver or for light-duty prying, and the toothpick and tweezers come in handy for many tasks. The major trade-off that one makes on a model like this is the lack of other tools like scissors and also having hardly any screwdriver capabilities.

Perfect compact companion! Perfect! It is in my pocket as I type it. Cut, ooen botgle, can, or use as flat head screw driver. Oh, shipped fast and in original packing. What more can anyone ask for?

I wanted to get an EDC knife that didn't make my coworkers nervous. You know that look you get when you open a lock-blade in an office setting, well, I didn't want that anymore. I am becoming self conscious of pocket knife etiquette. This little guy is the perfect office knife. It's bigger than the standard SAK but not at all intimidating. Very light and thin but still is setup with eight tools. I put a hanging clip on it's ring and it now resides in my breast pocket at work every day. I can't remember the last time I went a day without using it. Granted, I'm not talking about building a shelter with it or cutting and splitting a cord of wood with it. I'm talking about everyday office/home tasks. Opening packages, opening a beer, getting that damn piece of peanut from between your teeth, tightening that loose latch screw you keep noticing but never grab a screwdriver to fix. The list goes on. I just love the fact that it's right there whenever I need it. And at this price, it's a no-brainer.WARNING- This is a gateway knife!If this ends up being your first Swiss Army Knife, it will NOT be your last!!

I bought this knife for my husband to replace one he lost. He used his knife all the time. This is a great size to fit on a keychain and has so many different tools - small screwdriver, scissors, and blade. Handy item to have around!