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Victorinox Swiss Champ vs Victorinox Explorer

Victorinox Swiss Champ ($115) vs Victorinox Explorer ($65) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right swiss army.

Victorinox Swiss Champ
Victorinox
Swiss Champ
$115
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Victorinox Explorer
Victorinox
Explorer
$65
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Spec-by-spec
SpecVictorinox Swiss ChampVictorinox Explorer
Price$115$65
Weight184g101g
Weight184g (Victorinox)101g (Victorinox published)
Length91 mm body—
Functions3316
IncludesScissors, saw, corkscrew—
Material—Stainless steel tools
Closed length—3.6 in
Pros & Cons

Victorinox Swiss Champ

  • 33 functions
  • Scissors, saw and corkscrew
  • Swiss made
  • 184g is heavy for a pocket
  • $115
  • Thick body

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 Explorer is the better value at $65. Both are part of our curated swiss army index — tap through to check current pricing.
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