3 Multipurpose Tools Every Hiker Needs

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Few brands in the outdoor industry—or any industry—are more iconic than Victorinox. The little red pocketknives emblazoned with the cross and shield have found their way into the packs and pockets of adventurers for a staggering 130 years. The original Victorinox Officer’s knife, a tool exhibited in museums around the world, is a carefully designed precision tool of uncompromising quality made from best-in-class materials. Victorinox’s innovations—the Huntsman, Venture, and Spartan—are born of the same quality.

Huntsman

A pocketknife built for whatever your outdoor adventures throw at you, the Huntsman™ boasts 15 unique tools, including large and small blades, two sizes of screwdrivers, and two all-new additions: scissors and a wood saw. At its most basic level, the Huntsman is built for survival. Each implement is meticulously designed to empower hunters, backpackers, and everyday adventurers to feel well-equipped for any eventuality with the Huntsman on hand. Paired with Victorinox’s rock-solid lifetime warranty, the Huntsman is the perfect tool for anyone traveling off the beaten path.

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Rescue Tool

While the Huntsman expands on the Victorinox heritage, the Rescue Tool™ brings

something entirely different to the table. Designed over years of collaboration with professional rescuers, this robust yet compact tool could be your lifeline in an emergency. Thirteen smart functions and potentially life-saving features include a window breaker, seatbelt cutter, shatterproof glass saw, blade, and much more. And although you hope to never need it, the Rescue Tool is the perfect multipurpose piece to keep accessible in your car’s glove box or center console.

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Venture

Designed in partnership with outdoor experts who understand the importance of a quality fixed-blade knife, the Venture™ makes easy work of any challenge. Featuring a drop-point blade for precise carving, a sharp 90-degree spine for shaving wood or flint, and a blade sheath that doubles as a tube for feeding oxygen to flames, this bush knife is a multipurpose hero for backcountry explorers. The Venture is built tough for moments when reliability matters. The 4.13-inch full-tang blade is made from an ultradurable hardened stainless steel, while the ergonomically shaped handle supports extensive use and specialized carving. The handle has profiled lines that indicate where the strongest force can be applied for the toughest work.

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Thirty-plus years of being best prepared. The origins of Victorinox date back to 1884, when Karl Elsener opened a knife-making workshop in a village in central Switzerland. Elsener delivered his first soldier’s knife to the Swiss Army in 1891. Victorinox is now a fourth-generation family business operating in more than 120 countries. In addition to its iconic pocketknives, Victorinox produces premium household and professional knives, watches, travel gear, and fragrances. The enterprising spirit of the founder and a commitment to strong, values-based corporate governance live on today.

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