Evolution S18 Grip Swiss Army Knife, 15 Functions, Swiss Made Pocket Knife with Large Blade, Screwdriver and Wood Saw - Yellow/Black

This knife is available in the Wenger design and this Victorinox "hybrid" design. Victorinox bought Wenger some time back and now, both produce this model. The all-Wenger model has the brand name embedded at the bottom of the scales. BTW, those are not just stick-on grippy surfaces, they are recessed into the handles and the grip-tops are flush with the celador scales. The feel, in either direction, is just the berries. The ergonomics are simply awesome. At the moment, this model is the absolute favorite of about 7 SAKs that I own. Both the Wenger and Victorinox models are the same size & weight and have the same tool set, but I like this Victorinox better. First, it just looks and feels fantastic. The yellow is not as "bright" as appears in pictures, think that's the lighting. The primary "best thing" is that it has all the best of the Wenger tools (who originally designed and produced it) and all the best of Victorinox tools wherever they would be an "upgrade". I'll digress a moment here to say that I think the Victorinox tools are, when speaking generally; better. But it's not the case 100% of the time, and there's a few places where Wenger tools do come out ahead. But on this model, wherever Victorinox had the better tool, it went in. Wherever Wenger had it right, their design stayed. Here's the run-down: The awl/reamer is just a pointy, unsharpened spike on the Wenger model. Yeah, it'd work, but the Victorinox has the eyelet, is sharpened, and has a hollow grind on one side. The Victorinox reamer is simply better and it was incorporated. The Wenger toothpicks are sharper, but also shorter and a bit flimsier. WIth the tweezers, it's less clear, the Wenger is spot-welded & doesn't have the plastic tip. If the tip is the only thing connecting the two sides on the Victorinox, the Wenger might win this, but I can't tell. I think the plastic tip aids in getting it out and in handling. Additionally, the Victorinox seats their location (on all models, as far as I know) on the outside of the scales. I think they are easier to access from there, but I understand those who feel the Wenger design preserves more of the round edge look of the scales. I prefer the Victorinox designs and location, and both are replaced by Victorinox versions on this model. The saw is still Wenger, and the tip has more of a downward drop that might help keep it from pulling it all the way out of the cut you're making. Probably an advantage and disadvantage, but the difference is so minimal that I just don't think it matters. The Wenger main blade was kept and has a little more belly to it making the cutting length just slightly longer. But, like the saw, this difference is too minimal to factor in. I'd consider it a plus if I considered it at all. Same steel I believe. But, unlike [maybe all] the Victorinox models in this size category, the blade locks. I love that. They do make a non-locking version, the 18 - no "S", Some will mind the push-button style release, and I get their arguments, but having edc'd this model for a many weeks now, I have zero beef with it. Another example is the flat head screwdriver. The Wenger design has in an internal lock to it. If pushed hard, when you're really bearing down on a tight screw, the blade moves inward, very slightly on a spring. It recesses into the knife and engages a lock. Won't close up on you. Locks on it's own when pressed on firmly. Wenger design, very slick. Lastly, the can opener: for no valid reason I prefer the cut-away-from-you design of the Victorinox model. It's what I've always had/used. Either works fine, I've compared the two. It's personal preference only, but I do prefer the Victorinox design for another reason besides familiarity. There's a more significant trade off in my opinion: The Wenger can opener doubles as an excellent box-blade which can cut cargo tape and open boxes very well with a pull stroke. That's a very handy "second blade", sort of - it's not sharpened to a honed edge but works well for things like this. That's "two-tools-in-one" for the Wenger can opener. That said, the Victorinox can opener also has a small flat head driver on it, but this also doubles as a small 2D phillips driver. That's "three-tools-in-one" for the Victorinox. For me, the Victorinox wins there too, and I'm glad that Victorinox version replaced the Wenger version there as well. In all, at least four tools were were replaced with the Victorinox versions on this model. Oh, the scissors: I like the Wenger design better and it was retained. The spring design is feels sturdier and the blades have micro-serrations. One would think the serrations a drawback until they go to cut a cable tie. The Wenger hangs on and bites into slipperier things like that. The Victorinox kind of "pushes" things away. Definitely makes a difference. Either will cut paper so I give the advantage to Wenger here and it too, was retained. All this leaves out the scales, the shape of which (I think) is a Wenger design. The ergos of the shape and inlays are just fabulous. I do wish the scales were mated flush with the tools on the bottom like all my other Victorinox knives are, but I can over look the small overlap to gain the rest of the awesomeness of the Wenger grip design (now incorporated in several Victorinox patterns, overlap and all). This knife is still available in the all-Wenger design and also in this "hybrid" Victorinox-branded model. I'm glad I chose it and I think it's better for all the reasons I just went through. I wish neither one of them had the nail file, would prefer a second small blade instead. That said, the tip of the nail file doubles as a #1 2D Phillips driver often enough to be useful. I've also used it to pry molded plastic parts apart without having to dull my knife blade. You dads opening toy battery covers know what I'm talking about. This knife has replaced my other models for weekday edc (Every Day Carry). Very easy to carry in work slacks. I still opt for the stoutness of my Hercules model on weekends when I have jeans or cargo shorts with heavier fabric and deeper pockets, and I'm not driving so much where the fabric pulls tighter on the leg. I absolutely love this model and heartily recommend it to anyone trying to buy "the one" Swiss Army Knife to edc. I live in the sticks and use the saw, but if you're not likely to need that, I believe the S16 is the same model without the saw. It'll be a bit thinner & lighter and is also available in a non-locking version, the 16. All in all I completely recommend the S18 (or 16) and would opt for the Victorinox version first. 3 YEAR UPDATE: Of all the SAK's I own, this would still be the last to go if I had to surrender them one at a time. I have changed over to carrying my Explorer model at the office, however, as I find the tool set more suited to an office environment. That said, I still feel the S18 has the best 'over-all' tool set if confining my choice to only one SAK. The rubber grips have held up just fine and there's been no issues around reliability at all - which holds true for my other SAK's as well. A testament to the brand. My S18 is still found in my pocket every weekend, and more, without fail. Other than routine sharpening (ceramic rod) and a little oil, it gets nothing but use. Still offer my sturdiest of recommendations to this model.

Really great version of the Swiss Army Knife. It's a nice size for EDC and fits well in the pocket. In my opinion it has just about the perfect set of tools for day to day. The grip on the scales is a nice touch. The blade lock is in an awkward position but works well and is a nice feature. The only thing I wish the knife had was a pocket clip. Overall a great knife for the price and one that will help you out in almost any situation.

A great multipurpose knife. Looks exactly like the picture shown on the Prime Shopping app. A great deal Get it while it's on sale !

Fantastic knife. This model has been discontinued, so I bought it while it’s still available. Beautifully made and very useful.

Sales & delivery went well.

The Victorinox Evolution S18 Grip Swiss Army Knife arrived with the knife blade sharp out of the box, not shaving sharp, but sharp enough for everyday use. I stropped the blade, and it became very sharp. I like the blade locking feature of this knife as it adds a degree of safety when cutting. All the various tools functioned normally as typical for all Victorinox SAKs. However, the scissors appear to be the Wenger carryover design, and the nail nick is partially hidden behind the knife locking release lever making them a little inconvenient to access. The scissors function okay, but they do not cut as well as the original Victorinox designed scissors. The other tools work very well for their intended use. I like the shape, size, and texturing of the knife scales...really good ergonomics. The knife is a bit shorter, which I like, than a comparable Victorinox designed model. The knife is lightweight and easy to carry. The tool set is comprehensive for everyday use. Construction quality is very good. Overall I like this knife very much, and I plan on making the Evolution S18 Grip one of my EDC knives.

I have been a huge fan of Swiss Army Knives for decades! I won't be caught without one except on an airplane or in court. I have always had the Champion in the past. They DO break if you seriously misuse them, but not easily; you have to torture them. I went hmmm and ahhh for awhile and decided I'd try this instead of getting another Champion. I especially liked the multi-size nut driver and the "Channel Lock" style pliers. I have yet to use the nut driver thing so far, but I've already used the "Channel Lock" type pliers a few times. Nice! They open nice and wide, in a relative sort of way. The small knife is missing; it's just a nail file type thing now. The Champion has a pen, tweezers, and a toothpick. Oh! I remember! There's a "jeweler's" screwdriver wound into the corkscrew on the Champion. That was missing. I grabbed that from one e of my old ones and put it in there.This one has two slots, but it only had the toothpick, if I remember right. I added the tweezers (from a broken Swiss Army Knife.) I'm thinking of changing my mind and adding the pen instead of one of them, probably the toothpick. Anyway! The remaining (large) blade now has a lock!! Very nice! It's not going to close on your fingers or anything until you release it! The spring metal hold open devices on the scissors and the pliers have been improved! It's hard to explain, but there's MUCH less chance of them going off to one side and getting bent out of shape like they do on the Champion. There is NO reduction in quality anywhere! The knife was dangerously sharp, just under a razor blade. It's already a little duller than it was, from my use stripping wires and stuff, but not much! I'm used to having to sharpen Swiss Army Knife blades every once in awhile. Absolutely no complaints! I guess I wish they'd send it with the tweezers and a pen. Not sure if mine was missing something or what, but every single Swiss Army Knife I have (I have three or four with just one little thing broken) has got a spare tooth pick, pen, and tweezers. Not a big deal at all.

I've had this model, Victorinox S557, for coming up on 7 years. I looked at the prices recently, and I purchased a few more as investments, and as gifts. I gave one to my son, and I swear he'd leave his right arm behind before his knife. He got into trouble showing it off at school! But I informed the administators that a pocket knife is a tool. If we start teaching our kids that tools are weapons, they'll use them as weapons! Further, no self-respecting, red-blooded American male is without his gentleman's knife, in case he finds a damsel in distress, he has the tools to remedy the problem. I gave some examples. Adjusting 10-speed brakes, cutting out the ruptured part of a radiator hose, loosening the clamp, and putting it back together; opening a can or bottle, removing a sliver, tightening a 10-speed axle nut, filing off a hangnail, tightening and loosening screws, sewing leather, opening a wine bottle (after age 21), recasing a two-way mobile handy-talky radio (I did 35 of them with just my SAK), punching an extra belt hole, trimming artwork in art class, cleaning fingernails, cutting wire and rope, shorting capacitors, scraping off excess dried glue, fitting wooden joints, making kindling (if a teenage boy hasn't tried building a girl a fire . . .), rescue reflector, loosen valve cap, toothpick, tweezers, opening any shipping carton, removing staples, getting broken-off cotton swabs out of a banana socket, cleaning tarnish off electrical plug prongs (saves electricity), manipulating threaded retaining rings in compound lenses and LED flashlights, bending the tab up in the bottom of a light bulb socket so you get good contact, cutting up food: fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese; and cleaning fish! When I finally sit down at the end of the day, my Victorinox S557 goes on the coffee table as my goto living room tool. I don't have a TV in the shop, so I might bring small projects to the TV room. I carry a lot less tools due to my trusty pocket knife. BTW, the school principal agreed that my son's SAK is indeed a tool, but asked that he not bring it back to school. I thought it was a great compromise given that a kid who left a butter knife on the back seat of his car--in the school parking lot--got suspended for 10 days for bringing weapons to school! When I leave in the morning, I always think, OH NO! What if something bad happens! Can't forget my trusty SAK. AND the S557 is about the most tools you can fit in a daily carry tool. It is also priced higher for the number of tools. But it is made in Delmonte, Switzerland, at the former Wenger factory, which Victorinox purchased and folded the brand, but kept the factory up. Wenger were always superior to Victorinox, and the Victorinox knives made in Delmonte have the Evolution scales (handles) and EvoGrip rubber inserts. I will settle for nothing less. The rubber is impervious to everything I've thrown at it. After 7 years it looks like new. But I dropped my carry Vx S557, and chipped the scale. The knife is still perfect. Just the handle is chipped. Update 12/22, I purchased new scales for my S557, so now it's perfect again. And, I'm a professional--an electrical engineer--so this is a great gift for white-collar guys too! And, it is very high quality! Once a guy has one of these--the Victorinox S557--he will never cease finding new uses for it! Every woman likes a handy guy! So, get yours a Vx S557 Swiss Army Knife! Guys are just weird that way! Whereas a girl might be insulted, a guy will be forever grateful! He'll think of her every time he pulls it out! Or, he'll pull it out every time he thinks of her! Or both! But there's only a 70% chance of that! There are more rugged tools, and you can't dismantle a freeway bridge with it! But it is an exceptional extension of the male mind and hands, making the fusion of man with metal greater than the sum of the parts! But this is a carry knife/tool. For a bug-out pack you want the Vx Evo S54 or wider. And, like I mentioned, Victorinox EvoGrip Swiss Army Knives make a great investment. Seven years ago my S557 (this listing) cost about 45.00. Now they're up to $75-$80, and even 92.00! I got my S54 in 2016 for about 60.00. Now they're going for $150! Hooey! That 'some' profit margin! Just a note about the 1 and 2 star reviews: these users inevitably are the problem, not the knife, save complaints that have only to do with Amazon, and not the knife.

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The Victorinox S557 is a good and versatile knife with many different tools. It looks and feels slightly different than most Victorinox knives, with its contoured scales and locking blade, since it is based on the Wenger Evo S557 (Victorinox acquired Wenger in 2005). In terms of size and functionality, I find it quite similar to another great Victorinox, the Handyman. In fact, the S557 is almost exactly the same height, but a bit shorter than the Handyman. The S557 looks and feels a bit more clunky and less streamlined than the Handyman, but the Wenger overall seems to have a broader range of tools and includes an inline Philips screwdriver, among other things. Overall a great and versatile little knife. Pros: - Many useful functions/tools (seems to be a bit more versatile than the Handyman) - Shorter and lighter than its sibling, the Victorinox Handyman - Locking knife blade (lower risk of cutting yourself) Cons: - Looks and feels a bit more clunky than its sibling, the Handyman - Somewhat thick (but still fits comfortably in the pocket) - Locking knife blade (may not be legal to carry in all countries) - The locking mechanism feels quite prominent on the side of the knife - I imagine it might annoy your hand, if you use the tool a lot

Little lighter than my older SAKs, but a beauty nevertheless. Love the grip

Very stylish and practical . High quality item !

I love this knife. A Great refreshment on the classic Swiss Army. Let's break it down to the pros and cons. Pros. -The scissors are serrated, and super sharp. -Has all the classic Swiss Army tools. -Has a nail file (trust me, I never thought I'd use it but that little guy is handy) -All tools and blade are made from high quality stainless steel. No rust. -The blade has a VERY effective and easy to operate locking mechanism. The extra security is very nice when doing a bit of heavy cutting. Although it is a great lock, this knife is not made for extra heavy camp chores such as batoning. -The yellow is beautiful and vibrant. It stands out and would be difficult to miss place. -The new style "Evo Grip" is actually a nice change as it does as advertised. It feels much more secure in the hand. Cons. -I love the lock. But it is slightly raised. Some may find it uncomfortable to their index finger while doing heavy cutting. I personally think it's fine. Although my only complaint is that the lock sometimes snags your pocket while trying to pull it out. Not a big deal, the lock is totally worth the extra hassle. -My biggest complaint is the spring on the scissors. After a year of use the spring tends to slip sideways quite often. (falling off the scissors) Swiss Army has a great warranty backing their tools, and I will send it away to get fixed. All in all, a very awesome knife. I purchased it a year ago when the price was $80.00. You won't be dissapointed. I would say I'd buy it again, but they last a lifetime.