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Victorinox Swiss Champ vs Victorinox Recruit

Victorinox Swiss Champ ($115) vs Victorinox Recruit ($25) — 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 Recruit
Victorinox
Recruit
$25
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Spec-by-spec
SpecVictorinox Swiss ChampVictorinox Recruit
Price$115$25
Weight184g47g
Weight184g (Victorinox)47g (Victorinox published)
Length91 mm body—
Functions3310
IncludesScissors, saw, corkscrew—
Material—Stainless steel tools
Closed length—3.3 in
Pros & Cons

Victorinox Swiss Champ

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

Victorinox Recruit

  • Two blades and a full set of basic tools
  • 47 g
  • $25
  • No locking blade
  • No scissors
Victorinox Recruit 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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