This knife in sterling silver, hammered finish, replaces a traditional red plastic sided knife just like it i've carried for 25 years.

This knife in sterling silver, hammered finish, replaces a traditional red plastic sided knife just like it i've carried for 25 years.  Read Less

I chose this because i like well made pocket knives and if you sharpen this knife it will last a long time keep this knife on a...  Read More

I chose this because i like well made pocket knives and if you sharpen this knife it will last a long time keep this knife on a durable key ring so you don't lose iti recommend swiss army because i've used various types and they all work very well if you keep them clean and sharp  Read Less

Secondly, the red plastic details in the victorinox logo all fell out within a year of purchase, leaving only their silver backings.

Secondly, the red plastic details in the victorinox logo all fell out within a year of purchase, leaving only their silver backings.  Read Less

There was an insert that came with the knife that says the silver work was hand made by lund silversmiths.

There was an insert that came with the knife that says the silver work was hand made by lund silversmiths.  Read Less

Knife is awesome - and at a great price.

Knife is awesome - and at a great price.  Read Less

Shortly after i bought the knife, the spring broke and i had to buy a pack of 5 more online, which was surprisingly expensive.

Shortly after i bought the knife, the spring broke and i had to buy a pack of 5 more online, which was surprisingly expensive.  Read Less

Not a cheap item either,but quality good have their price i guess.

Not a cheap item either,but quality good have their price i guess.  Read Less

I received one of these as a birthday present about eight years ago and have carried it around with me most days since then, so...  Read More

I received one of these as a birthday present about eight years ago and have carried it around with me most days since then, so i am able to give a long-term perspective on its usefulness.  Read Less

The other swiss army brand, wenger, has better-designed scissors which do not use a spring.

The other swiss army brand, wenger, has better-designed scissors which do not use a spring.  Read Less

So, compared with the much cheaper (at usd $25) sd classic, this knife is actually less functional.

So, compared with the much cheaper (at usd $25) sd classic, this knife is actually less functional.  Read Less

Firstly, they add a bit more weight to the knife when compared with the plastic sd classic.

Firstly, they add a bit more weight to the knife when compared with the plastic sd classic.  Read Less