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Victorinox Tinker vs Victorinox Recruit
Victorinox Tinker ($34) vs Victorinox Recruit ($25) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right swiss army.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Victorinox Tinker | Victorinox Recruit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $34 | $25 |
| Weight | 62g | 47g |
| Weight | 62g (Victorinox) | 47g (Victorinox published) |
| Length | 91 mm | — |
| Tools | Large blade, small blade, Phillips screwdriver, can opener, bottle opener | — |
| Scales | Red Cellidor | — |
| Material | — | Stainless steel tools |
| Functions | — | 10 |
| Closed length | — | 3.3 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 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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