Vic rescue Tool questions

[Donna V]

Id like to get a victonox Rescue tool for a freind as a present. i know what tools it has but does any body have one they could tell me about?? any photos other then the stock ones from knife selling sites?

 

[A.L.]

You can easily find user pictures by going to google image search (search for "victorinox rescue tool") and choose the "big pictures" option from the image size options.
I hope that helps.

 

[MikeJackmin]

Beware of fakes offered on ebay. Shop from a reputable vendor.

 

[ipm]

try this. its fun:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zApUSw0xsRY

 

[dalee100]

Hi,

I got one as a gift a little better than a year ago now. I too will warn you about only buying from reputable dealers. Many of the fakes seem to originate from Hong Kong.

I actually took mine and tested it on a junker. Without going into a total in-depth review, there are somethings I like about the tools and somethings I don't.

I did have Victorinox replace my first one because of about a 1/32" of vertical play on the knife blade. The liner lock never touched it. It simply went all the way over. The second one is made exactly the same way. So I think this must be done on purpose to make manufacture faster and easier since no hand fitting of the liner lock is needed.

To me, it would be a silly tool to carry on my turnout gear. At a real accident scene I have far bigger and better tools to use. It does ride in my personal jumpbag. But there are very few scenarios that I can envision actually needing or using it.

dalee