Does anyone have any experience of the Victorinox Bantam? The single blade and can/bottle opener combo sounds really interesting for a lightweight option, but I'm wondering how well the can opener holds up to use?
yeah, I know what you mean, I'm usually the same. I was just thinking of getting one that isn't as big as a full-blown SAK (which is what I secretly always want) but have a few things that would weigh much more on it's own or that I rarely pack. I usually bring a small pair of scissors, so not worth having to carry things like corkscrews etc that I never use. Trying to be sensible here! Although the Walker looks nice too.I see no reason why the bottle/can opener shouldn't last as much as on any other Victorinox SAK but mine hardly ever gets used if I'm honest (the can opener that is). I would think, in order of most use, would be 1) scissors, 2) blade, 3) wood saw - hence my interest in the Farmer X
Not sure, was thinking of the red one as cheaper. Is there any difference in weight at all?Which version of the bantam alox or plastic?
If considering the alox version would suggest an alox cadet, as roughly same price (on Amazon) and get the standard bottle and can opener, together with a nail file.
Not sure, was thinking of the red one as cheaper. Is there any difference in weight at all?
Plastic Bantam is 33g
Alox Bantam is 29g, but also doesn't have a toothpick and tweezers of the regular plastic Bantam.
not much of a difference then.Plastic Bantam is 33g
Alox Bantam is 29g, but also doesn't have a toothpick and tweezers of the regular plastic Bantam.
Thanks!here's a picture for comparison.
Where did you guys order from?
I ordered mine from Victorinox directly. It arrived, postage free, from Germany in 2 - 3 days.