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Victorinox Tinker vs Victorinox Explorer

Victorinox Tinker ($34) vs Victorinox Explorer ($65) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right swiss army.

Victorinox Tinker
Victorinox
Tinker
$34
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Victorinox Explorer
Victorinox
Explorer
$65
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Spec-by-spec
SpecVictorinox TinkerVictorinox Explorer
Price$34$65
Weight62g101g
Weight62g (Victorinox)101g (Victorinox published)
Length91 mm—
ToolsLarge blade, small blade, Phillips screwdriver, can opener, bottle opener—
ScalesRed Cellidor—
Material—Stainless steel tools
Functions—16
Closed length—3.6 in
Pros & Cons

Victorinox Tinker

  • Phillips screwdriver included
  • Large and small blades
  • Swiss made
  • No scissors or tweezers
  • Thicker than a keychain tool
  • Fewer tools than the bigger models

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 Tinker is the better value at $34. Both are part of our curated swiss army index — tap through to check current pricing.
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