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Victorinox Classic SD vs Victorinox Explorer
Victorinox Classic SD ($25) vs Victorinox Explorer ($65) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right swiss army.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Victorinox Classic SD | Victorinox Explorer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 | $65 |
| Weight | 22g | 101g |
| Length | 58mm closed | — |
| Functions | 10 | 16 |
| Includes | Blade, scissors, file, toothpick, tweezers | — |
| Weight | 22g | 101g (Victorinox published) |
| Carry | Keychain ring | — |
| Origin | Ibach, Switzerland | — |
| Material | — | Stainless steel tools |
| Closed length | — | 3.6 in |
Pros & Cons
Victorinox Classic SD
- TSA checkpoint friendly
- 10 functions at 22g
- Keychain utility
- Swiss Made reliability
- $25 no-regret carry
- Main blade tiny
- Not practical at keychain scale
- Functions need fine motor control
Victorinox Explorer
- 16 functions including scissors and a corkscrew
- Magnifier and hook are uncommon
- 101 g is a lot for a pocket knife
- No locking blade
Victorinox Classic SD is the better value at $25. Both are part of our curated swiss army index — tap through to check current pricing.
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