91mm with nail file

[psyjohn]

I read over my post and I realized I accidentally referred to the knife in my 5th pocket as an Executive. The one I carry every day is actually a late 60s - early 70s Companion. I guess that means my perfect pairing is a Companion and a Companion.

Victorinox naming 

[marlowe221]

Hi guys

I'm a little late to the party here, but I thought I'd share my experience with the Companion. I bought the Swiss Spirit SE this year intending to use it, but the scales, with all the intricate engraving, seemed too fragile to carry. Then I saw a couple people on YouTube and Reddit that removed and replaced the scales. Thanks to them I knew the scales were press fit so I slowly and carefully pried them off. Popped on some sapphire blue ones and it's been in my pocket every day since.

I'll get to the package tool in a minute but what really attracted me to the Companion is the nail file. I always carry a smaller SAK primarily for the nail file and I figured this could be the perfect "one and done." After carrying it for a week now, I have to say it really is the perfect SAK for me. I'll confess, I haven't been able to let go of my beloved Executive that rides in my 5th pocket but I rarely take it out anymore. The Companion has been the only tool I need for a week straight. That might not seem like much until you know that I typically rotate through at least a dozen different SAKs on a daily basis.

Now to the package opener; it's fantastic. It will open anything I throw at it easily. It cuts through cardboard like butter, and works great for opening an envelope. Plastic, tape, string, no problem. It makes a great scraper and turns a phillips head screw. Victorinox engineered this tool very well.  If it seems like a tool set you might like, and you're willing to splurge, I highly recommend the Companion. It's hard to beat for every day urban carry.

I would really like to buy a Companion but I've been holding out for a "standard" version in the traditional red cellidor. Though, it's starting to feel like that's never going to happen...

[psyjohn]

I would really like to buy a Companion but I've been holding out for a "standard" version in the traditional red cellidor. Though, it's starting to feel like that's never going to happen...

I have the same feeling. That's what helped me to decide to go ahead and make the scale swap.

[Etherealicer]

Now to the package opener; it's fantastic. It will open anything I throw at it easily. It cuts through cardboard like butter, and works great for opening an envelope. Plastic, tape, string, no problem. It makes a great scraper and turns a phillips head screw. Victorinox engineered this tool very well.  If it seems like a tool set you might like, and you're willing to splurge, I highly recommend the Companion. It's hard to beat for every day urban carry.

I'm curious how difficult it is to sharpen...
Also, nice blue scales.

[psyjohn]

Thank you! Those scales came on a junk knife in a lot I bought and had advertising on the back. After sanding and polishing them I was waiting for a special knife to put them on. The Companion is definitely the one. I love this thing.

I've been using the heck out of the package tool every day and it shows no sign of dulling. I suppose eventually I can use a small jewelry file to sharpen the serrations. I've done that with serrated blades before; only takes a few minutes.

[Swisster]

I wish my Yeoman had the nail file like my Compact has. These are my favorite 91mm 3 layer and 2 layer knives. I like the new Companion but not enough to buy one or at least until they make a regular production model and then I would put black plus scales on it. It would cost over a $100 to put together a black plus scale Companion and it's a $50 knife at best. It's a glorified Climber and they are only $30