Swiza Swiss Army Knives

[jalind]

The Swiza are bigger

And innovation (rubber grip, similar to Soft touch scales in Wenger).

Imagine a S101 or S111 but bigger and with soft touch scales (in different colors!) >>>>> more expensive even!
And the Wenger locking system with tab is crap! Bad ergonomics!

The inserts in the EvoGrip scales is a more complex molding process with two different materials compared to one with a single material (not just guessing at this; been around plastics molding processes for a range of materials). Regarding the Wenger design, I've never had a problem with the 85mm Wenger locking blade models which are a back lock using the spring. The unlocking lever fits comfortably between my forefinger and middle finger when I'm using the blade. Never had a problem unlocking the blade and closing it. Be that as it may. Even if the issues emerging with the Swiza Phillips tip or the awl tip are being exaggerated, it doesn't change the going street price being too high compared to the equivalent Victorinox models. The final deal breaker is no toothpick. I would like to see Swiza succeed, but they've got some work to do on the knife design, tools offered and pricing.

John

[colt 1911]

In white it looks like a tampon 

And for the retail price of €30, I would see myself buying an Opinel no.8 with plastic handle before a Swiza. Unless I would stubmle across one for a bargain.
Or when more positive reviews show up I might consider one... just not in white 

Probably best to avoid the used ones as well, in red.   

LOL that was funny !!!


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[getahl]

I have a black one, Spartan variety. It's not a bad knife. The tilt of the blade is weird, and the scale are similar to Wenger's soft touch scales. The lock, take it or leave it. Similar to the lock on the 130s.

I haven't tried the drivers, but they seem thin to me. Would like to know if he can opener will handle Phillips screws, which should be easy to find out. The weaker springs don't bug me, but then, I also like friction folders.

I like Vics, Wengers, and the Boker tech tools better. But, it's not a bad knife, just might not be a hard use beater.

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[getahl]

Update, the can opener kinda fits #2 Phillips screws. It would work,   but suboptimal at best. A small disclaimer, I didn't torque it much, because my drill did a much better job hanging that Beware of Dog sign.

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[osasmudj]

New allblack swiza has just arrived , looks so good. I must have one soon 
http://www.swiza.com/en/Products/Swiss-Knives/SWIZA-D01-ALLBLACK.html

[NetsNJ]

Looks like they are adding a saw, but can't find more info

[NetsNJ]

[zoidberg]

Looks like they are adding a saw, but can't find more info

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Some news on SWIZA knives.
There would be some new modells. First a all-black version.
Then it seems as SWIZA introduce a additional woodsaw
(modell D05/D06) and a Junior series.

http://www.swiza.com/Scripts/Modules/CustomView/List.aspx?idn=9828&name=SwissKnivesSearch&C76=7&C88=525&C26=59-75

https://www.garow.me/media/1460875044951344720_2133740540

FYI

https://www.swiza.com/en/Brand/News/Press-Center/SWIZA-D05-AND-D06-THE-SWIZA-SWISS-KNIFE-NOW-WITH-INTEGRATED-SAW.html#