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Victorinox Swiss Card
by nile123
I am not one to be carrying knives and scissors around in my bag with me at all. Rather if I did ever need to cut a tread off my dress or cut something open, i'd simply pull out my nail cutter and it would cut through most things I needed it too. When I turned 19 years old my uncle, who is the most organized person I know gave this ... Victorinox card tool to me as a birthday gift and now I cant imagine my life without it.
This multi-functional card tool is as small as a debit card but as thick as 4 debit cards put together. Still slim enough to fit in a card holder. It comes in different colors but mine is pink and it allows me to see all the little gadgets that are inside it. It comes with a small knife which isn't killer sharp, but sharp enough to cut through a card board box with a little force, more like a letter opener. It is as small as 2-3 inches, perfect to carry around.
This handy little accessory also features a very thin pen which is very difficult to write with because of the thiness but gets the job done if you happen to need a pen while your out and about. Also a plastic toothpick which is very practical if your out at the restaurant, but remember to clean it with disinfectant before putting it back in the little card.
Also, a small pair of scissors which comes in very handy, much more that you'd think. Again, this is just a tool to get little things cut while your out and about, it isn't the most comfortable to work with and also only has one loop hole to insert your finger in and the other one you simply press down on to get a cut.
It comes with a little sewing pin, which when I use I always forget to put back so luckily I can replace it with another sewing pin. This isn't a necessity, but you will find at some point you will wish you had a little pin and that's when this little card won't let you down.
The card itself has ruler imprints along the length of the card which means it also serves as a ruler. A pair of tweezers is also inserted in this card which believe me, are very sharp and very well made. I only ever use them if I find a stray hair on my eyebrow and they are amazing to use. In fact, you have to be careful not to pinch your skin or else it will hurt!
And last but not least, it has a nail file which to be honest, i think over the years I've probably only ever used once or twice but it satisfys me to know that if ever need be, I can file down my nails while i'm on the go.
This card in no way is to be used for everyday use or to replace bigger blades and scissors etc. But, to keep in your handbag or your pocket, it is such a great way to stay organized and still have everything at hand. The amount of times I have pulled this card out for others as well as myself is countless and I always get complimented when I get seen with it. It makes a great gift, it keeps my bag de-cluttered and I can carry it around me me anywhere I go. I am so thankful to be given this as a gift, it really has helped me stay organised.
The price range varies, depending on where you buy it from, I know boots have it around Christmas time and other than that it is widely available on the internet for anywhere between 10- 15 pounds.
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Victorinox Swiss Card
by chrisheels
I have had one of thse victorinox card tools for years. I was given it as a freebie from a school physics trip around europe when I visited the Dupont labrotories in france (They make special materials). I believe the trip was in my 1st year of A-levels meaning they were handing knives out to 17 year olds which probably isn;t the done ... thing now, but this would have been 11 years ago.
-----The card---
Unlike the version pictured mine is matt black and is not translucent. It also has a Dupont logo printed on it for advertising as it was a freebie. It contains the same tools as you can just about make out in the picture which are: A knife, A nail files, scissors, tweezers, a toothpick and a pen.
The card is the same size as a standard credit card although a bit thicker. It just about fits into the card slot in my wallet, but I don't tend to carry it about and prefer to leae it in a draw for when I need to use it.
The plastic is well made and doesn't damage my wallet when it is placed in one of the card slots.
---The knife----
The kife is the most useful part of the card. It is very small and very sharp (even after 11years). It's ideal for cutting small and fidly things and due to the sharpness quite good at cutting shapes out of paper (not as good as a scalpel, but better than a standard penkife.)
----The nail file---
The nail file is fairly useful for general prodding and minor filing of nails. As it is so small it's not ideal for a major manicure. Being male I tend to use it for removing bits of nail when they are hanging off and am perhaps not the best suited person to review nail files.
---The Scissors---
The scissors are similar to on a standard penkife. They are small and work using a small strip of springy metal to open. They can be a bit fidley and aren;t for major scissor work, but do come in useful for cutting threads or nails.
----Tweezers and toothpick---
The tweezers and toothpick are exacly the same as the ones that fit into the 'proper' victorinox penkives. They are useful on ocassion, but I don't think that re-using the toothpick a lot is particularly hygenic and it has picked up some bite marks over the 11 years I have had it. One plus point is that on my larger swiss army knives I have always lost the toothpick (and/or tweezers) as the fit into the slot is never perfect. On the card I have managed not to loose them yet as they do not fall out so easily.
--The pen---
The pen is probably the most useless of the tools. I'll admit that it came in handy ocassionally when I first got the card and was scrambling around looking for a pen. However, due to it's small size it is difficult to write with and the ink ran out quickly. I haven't tried to refill it and don't see an easy way to do this.
----Price---
As I said above, I was given this as a freebie. It sells for just over £13 on amazon which is reasonable compard to other victorinox penknifes.
----Summary----
Personallly I think it makes a nice gift for someone practical who appreciates little gadgets and tools but don;t think it can be considered an essential buy for myself. As a freebie I have found it handy to have about, but could easily live without it and would prefer to buy a proper penknife with my own money. 3 stars because it's well made and useful, but not essential.
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