Got mine a few days ago and it is great! Nice tool combo and the new cutter is a really useful tool that I’ve already used more than a lifetime of can opener!
I think I'll be picking one of these up to swap in a back phillips and do a scale swap as my first custom SAK build. I'm an aircraft mechanic, and I don't need a heavy duty screwdriver, but having a spare driver on me to pop quarter-turn fastners to pull panels to do quick inspections would be perfect for me!
Did exactly this myself - swapped in the back Phillips, added a wood saw layer, and put a a small screwdriver on the back layer created by the saw. Absolute perfection
Usually I prefer two layer SAKs or the small ones (Rambler, Manager, Minichamp Alox). But I also like this new Vic Companion, it has almost the perfect toolset. I really like the new parcel opener, obviously the scissors, etc. A very good knife! Greetings from Germany.
Been carrying mine every day for 2 weeks and I love it. For me it's the perfect every day carry SAK. The new opener is incredible. Zips right through any kind of packaging.
how do you carry yours? I am thinking about using the neck loop it comes with even though Ive never carried a multitool that way. I was going to use the swissqlip (which fits!!!) but read that it can damage scales. If they come out with a red scale version of this I will 100% put the qlip on it. But for the new york style one I have, the scales is the point of it so I don't want to damage them.
@@EduardoLopez-tged Mine is the Swiss Spirit version so no lanyard. I just drop it in my pocket. 3 layers is ok for that; anything bigger I put on a suspension clip.
Great SAK. Will for sure be a challenger for my Compact. Would be nice to see made available in the normal scale colours. Have ordered the Swiss Spirit version in the meantime.
The Companion is a great contender for best Viccy everyday carry. The plus scales, nail cleaner/file and the newer tool to replace the can opener 👌🏻 Was surprised to see you didn’t get the Sydney as it’s close to your channel colour! But the NY is a great looking design. Thanks for sharing buddy 🫡
I got both the New York and the Sydney. I just like the tool set, and couldn't decide between the two, so I decided I could have both. lol I really think you'll like the Sydney. It looks so good in person. I have been hanging it around my neck a bit.
I am over the moon that they have added the package opener . Slippy come on over to Alabama and we will play with some microtech autos and cut some watermelons with samurai sword 😊
Finally someone who isnt complaining about how these are marketed to women, I’m on the fence for one of these probably I buy the Sydney version pretty soon. This one should be a standard model from now but I do think the price is way to steep imho. It’s such a great edc item. Would be perfect if they’d ditch the blade or replace it with the cybertool bitdriver for the ultimate edc. I would carry a folding knife seperate anyway or leave that at home. Thanks for the review I’m gonna buy one..
Amazing tool. I will buy it and do a little custom on it. Maybe change the original bottle opener to bottle and can opener from Victorinox Compact. Great video!
Interesting tool set. I have to admit, I've used the tin opener quite a few times when out in the countryside and a ring pull has broken and I really wanted that bowl of stew lol. Incidentally, that rubbing the can on a curb... This is not so great if what's inside the tin isn't particularly solid. As a mate of mine found out when he tried it and ended up with vegetable soup all over the pavement. Apparently all his neighbours thought he was drunk and had thrown up. They had a right go at him lol.
Thank you for your awesome, in depth review! One question please: does it feel bulky in the pants pocket? I have a 4 layer Huntsman hanging from a dangler that I've tried to get accommodated to, to no avail. It's just a bit bulky for my liking, twisting and turning itself in my pocket. So at this point I'm considering the companion or the compact (companion has my preferred tools)
Great video as always, and a really smart knife! The only question I have is, Do you think it's worth the premium price tag? It seems a lot more expensive than the Climber, which is also 3 layers and has scissors. What do folk think?
The tools are perfect EDC for me, but it's a shame there is no classic designe. Those three are too fancy. I like classic look and I think this might be the issue not only for me.
I agree but at £80 then scales you are essentially paying for a lanyard and those scales, seems bizarre to remove them just to make it look classic. Perhaps they will introduce classic scales and a price in line with others this size.
I want the package opener, but there are two problems for me. I hate the patterns, and I don’t like having to pay so much because of the lanyard, plus scales and pen, which I don’t need. I’m hoping they add some solid color options. The patterns irritate me so much that I’d probably have to change the scales, but then it’s even more expensive.
Installing a combo tool like in Victorinox Compact instead of a bottle opener would be the best solution. We would have the opportunity to open parcels of canned food and bottles, and not just parcels and bottles like now.
I agree the new pkg opener works good from I saw BUT it's a super tinker with different scales, a lanyard fancy box & pen. Also they doubled the price, WTF victorinox have they started over pricing their products, 😮 Victorinox used to be the best bang for the buck. Now it seems only the well to can afford them. I will treasure the knives I now own but not sure of purchasing any more, sign me disappointed 😕
Yo slippy, follow your channel for a while now, great fan! Is it true the do not make this model in normal colours? Greets from Uganda were i stay for a few months now
I feel like I'm losing my mind. Have people been to a store? Half of canned foods still don't have pull tabs. To call the can opener obsolete is just ignorant. Also a package opener only does one thing, and that one thing can be done by a knife. A knife can do a billion things including open packages. I really don't understand why people want such a tool.
True. There is indeed still value in the can opener tool. But how many SAKs do you own that have the can opener function? So it is nice to get something new.
Im not impressed, they could use the combo tool instead of the bottle opener. A small knife or inline philps will be much better then the box cuter. But i expect that from vic, they will put inline philips when it will get as old as the flat head. :/
To be honest, mixed feelings. I have a Climber and the only thing I was missing was a hook with a file like in the Compact in addition to excellent scissors. And so I saw the brand new model and at first I was incredibly happy to see the model with a file and I really liked the new package opener because I often open boxes. BUT then I felt irritated What prevented Victorinox from combining a bottle opener and a can opener like in the Compact? Yes, I understand that opening cans happens very rarely, but... So once again a bad joke from Victorinox. They deliberately do not make an ideal and universal model, forcing buyers to make compromises and buy several knives instead of one
First of all, before I comment, I suppose you are going to auto-erase this? Test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test. Test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test. Test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test.
Got mine a few days ago and it is great! Nice tool combo and the new cutter is a really useful tool that I’ve already used more than a lifetime of can opener!
Great to hear!
I think I'll be picking one of these up to swap in a back phillips and do a scale swap as my first custom SAK build. I'm an aircraft mechanic, and I don't need a heavy duty screwdriver, but having a spare driver on me to pop quarter-turn fastners to pull panels to do quick inspections would be perfect for me!
Awesome idea 🔥
Did exactly this myself - swapped in the back Phillips, added a wood saw layer, and put a a small screwdriver on the back layer created by the saw. Absolute perfection
Usually I prefer two layer SAKs or the small ones (Rambler, Manager, Minichamp Alox). But I also like this new Vic Companion, it has almost the perfect toolset. I really like the new parcel opener, obviously the scissors, etc. A very good knife! Greetings from Germany.
This is an amazing knife! Thanks for watching
Package openers are really stupid, just use the knife. It's going to be a nightmare if not impossible to sharpen.
Been carrying mine every day for 2 weeks and I love it. For me it's the perfect every day carry SAK. The new opener is incredible. Zips right through any kind of packaging.
Thanks for sharing
how do you carry yours? I am thinking about using the neck loop it comes with even though Ive never carried a multitool that way. I was going to use the swissqlip (which fits!!!) but read that it can damage scales. If they come out with a red scale version of this I will 100% put the qlip on it. But for the new york style one I have, the scales is the point of it so I don't want to damage them.
@@EduardoLopez-tged I carry mine in a Viperade VE15
@@EduardoLopez-tged Mine is the Swiss Spirit version so no lanyard. I just drop it in my pocket. 3 layers is ok for that; anything bigger I put on a suspension clip.
The Companion is a upgraded Compact in my opinion, so its the best EDC knife for me
100% agree
That is a beauty you have sum real gems forsure, awesome vid brother
Glad you enjoyed it
That grey is Paynes grey. Fantastic color because of its richness and depth. You see it used in a lot of classical paintings.
Thanks for watching
Great SAK. Will for sure be a challenger for my Compact. Would be nice to see made available in the normal scale colours. Have ordered the Swiss Spirit version in the meantime.
That would be cool!
Great video… great to see more additions to Vic line.
Impressive… marketing team there gets thumbs up for looks, tools and bling!
Thanks for watching!
Fantastic addition to their lineup! Great to see them doing something a little different too.
Another fantastic review, cheers Slippy 😎🙏🏻
Thanks for watching!
Nice addition to your collection! Thanks for sharing this, buddy!
Thanks for watching!
The Companion is a great contender for best Viccy everyday carry. The plus scales, nail cleaner/file and the newer tool to replace the can opener 👌🏻
Was surprised to see you didn’t get the Sydney as it’s close to your channel colour! But the NY is a great looking design.
Thanks for sharing buddy 🫡
It was a hard choice Stu! Think I prefer this style to carry, but the Sydney will be added 👀😂
I got both the New York and the Sydney. I just like the tool set, and couldn't decide between the two, so I decided I could have both. lol I really think you'll like the Sydney. It looks so good in person. I have been hanging it around my neck a bit.
Thanks for sharing! I'll definitely be getting the Sydney too!
I am over the moon that they have added the package opener . Slippy come on over to Alabama and we will play with some microtech autos and cut some watermelons with samurai sword 😊
Now that would be great fun
Very cool changes made by Victorinox, a whole new model. Nicely presented video, thanks⚜️
Thanks for watching!
Finally someone who isnt complaining about how these are marketed to women, I’m on the fence for one of these probably I buy the Sydney version pretty soon. This one should be a standard model from now but I do think the price is way to steep imho. It’s such a great edc item. Would be perfect if they’d ditch the blade or replace it with the cybertool bitdriver for the ultimate edc. I would carry a folding knife seperate anyway or leave that at home. Thanks for the review I’m gonna buy one..
I hope you enjoy it
Amazing tool. I will buy it and do a little custom on it. Maybe change the original bottle opener to bottle and can opener from Victorinox Compact. Great video!
Thanks for watching
Bought mine because of your video, thanks. Got the Sydney style, though.
Hope you enjoy it!
I got a Companion because of the great tool set. As with any SAK, you can always change the scales to a colour, design or matetial you like better.
Very cool! I do enjoy changing the scales 🙏🏻
I love Victorinox!!
Me too!
Nice kit and good presentation I like it a lot .Thanks Slippy
Glad you like it
That’s a beauty!
Love the scales on that one.
Good stuff as always, mate👊🏻
Thanks Tim
@@SlipjointSawyer
You’re welcome!
That’s a beauty! A new model SAK for me. Thanks for an excellent look and review! Cheers, RW
Thanks RW 🤘🏻
Cool new SAK. Thanks for sharing. Takes a while for trad/conservative company to tool up for the package 📦 era.
You got that right!
Looks nice different and of course more than useful
It's a great model
Wow ! Love the knife ! Great Video !
Thanks brother 🙏🏻
Interesting tool set. I have to admit, I've used the tin opener quite a few times when out in the countryside and a ring pull has broken and I really wanted that bowl of stew lol. Incidentally, that rubbing the can on a curb... This is not so great if what's inside the tin isn't particularly solid. As a mate of mine found out when he tried it and ended up with vegetable soup all over the pavement. Apparently all his neighbours thought he was drunk and had thrown up. They had a right go at him lol.
I too have fallen victim to the soup on the floor from doing that 😂😂
Thank you for your awesome, in depth review! One question please: does it feel bulky in the pants pocket? I have a 4 layer Huntsman hanging from a dangler that I've tried to get accommodated to, to no avail. It's just a bit bulky for my liking, twisting and turning itself in my pocket. So at this point I'm considering the companion or the compact (companion has my preferred tools)
I have carried it everyday for the last few weeks, no issues from me
Unique companion, thanks for the share SlippyS. See ya Sunday.
Thanks for watching!
Great looking knife! I like that new tool on that one! Looks very handy!!!
Thanks Mike
Oh wow! very good looking knife! I'm jealous of this one.
Buy one 👀🫡
Great video as always, and a really smart knife! The only question I have is, Do you think it's worth the premium price tag? It seems a lot more expensive than the Climber, which is also 3 layers and has scissors. What do folk think?
It's a tad pricey, I hope they release a standard model for normal prices
Great great tool but for gods sake why why WHY is that file on the inner side? It is going to scratch that blade
Beats me 😂
That bugs me too
I like that it comes with that neck lanyard
It's a nice addition for sure!
The tools are perfect EDC for me, but it's a shame there is no classic designe. Those three are too fancy. I like classic look and I think this might be the issue not only for me.
I'd like a classic design too! Could always change the scales
I agree but at £80 then scales you are essentially paying for a lanyard and those scales, seems bizarre to remove them just to make it look classic. Perhaps they will introduce classic scales and a price in line with others this size.
I want the package opener, but there are two problems for me. I hate the patterns, and I don’t like having to pay so much because of the lanyard, plus scales and pen, which I don’t need. I’m hoping they add some solid color options. The patterns irritate me so much that I’d probably have to change the scales, but then it’s even more expensive.
I hope so too!
great sak great music thanks 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Installing a combo tool like in Victorinox Compact instead of a bottle opener would be the best solution. We would have the opportunity to open parcels of canned food and bottles, and not just parcels and bottles like now.
That would be cool!
I agree the new pkg opener works good from I saw BUT it's a super tinker with different scales, a lanyard fancy box & pen. Also they doubled the price, WTF victorinox have they started over pricing their products, 😮 Victorinox used to be the best bang for the buck. Now it seems only the well to can afford them. I will treasure the knives I now own but not sure of purchasing any more, sign me disappointed 😕
I'm hoping they release a budget version
Great video! New subscriber.
Thanks for the sub!
Yo slippy, follow your channel for a while now, great fan! Is it true the do not make this model in normal colours? Greets from Uganda were i stay for a few months now
There is also an ebony wood exclusive but yeah pretty much just the 3 colours
Very nice>>>>>> Thank you .
Thank you too
“Plus you can open a can by just sort of rubbing it on the floor anyway” 🤔🤔😄
Doesn't everyone do it 😂
You can! 😂 Wear away the lip and the lid comes off
That's a video I look forward to 🤞👍
It's really nice. 😊
Thanks a lot 😊
@SlipjointSawyer I like the Australian model, too. Hope you get it.
This or the pioneer x for everyday carry in UK?
Pioneer X for me
@@SlipjointSawyer good because I'm ordering one! 😅
I love mine
Awesome
Does it come withe the pin and mini screwdriver?
From your review it does but there is no mention of them on the Victorinox website.
It does indeed 🤘🏻
@@SlipjointSawyer Awesome thanks. I am just waiting for the delivery of mine.
Mine arrived today but there was no mini screwdriver or pin.
It does have the pen, tweezers and toothpick.
I got mine Vic Companion for Christmas… there was no pin and mini screwdriver.
@@Wombat75K I have added the Pin & Mini screwdriver to both my Companion and Climber.
Love this! Where can we find this in the UK?
You can order directly from the Victorinox website!
Man it just needs a phillips and I'd snag one.
That would be cool!
Least used tool for me is the parcel hook
It has its uses, but other tools certainly get used more
Will the London style be completely black?🤔
That would be cool!
I feel like I'm losing my mind. Have people been to a store? Half of canned foods still don't have pull tabs. To call the can opener obsolete is just ignorant. Also a package opener only does one thing, and that one thing can be done by a knife. A knife can do a billion things including open packages. I really don't understand why people want such a tool.
Personally I love it, use it all the time, but definitely see the benefits of the can opener
True. There is indeed still value in the can opener tool. But how many SAKs do you own that have the can opener function? So it is nice to get something new.
Im not impressed, they could use the combo tool instead of the bottle opener. A small knife or inline philps will be much better then the box cuter. But i expect that from vic, they will put inline philips when it will get as old as the flat head. :/
Thanks for watching 🙏🏼 this is one I really just love the toolset of 🤘🏻
The package opener looks a pain to sharpen. The small blade or electrician's blade work just as well, so I don't really get the hype for the new tool.
To be honest, mixed feelings. I have a Climber and the only thing I was missing was a hook with a file like in the Compact in addition to excellent scissors.
And so I saw the brand new model and at first I was incredibly happy to see the model with a file and I really liked the new package opener because I often open boxes.
BUT then I felt irritated
What prevented Victorinox from combining a bottle opener and a can opener like in the Compact?
Yes, I understand that opening cans happens very rarely, but...
So once again a bad joke from Victorinox.
They deliberately do not make an ideal and universal model, forcing buyers to make compromises and buy several knives instead of one
That's how they get you brother 😅👀
Rubbing a can on the floor to open it? 🤔
100% flat on the floor and it'll wear away the lip, the lid will come right off
@@SlipjointSawyer How long would that take? And wouldn’t the food be contaminated with metal filings?
Not bad, but cost WAY too much
A bit pricey but worth it to me
You can't tell me what to do!
😂😂
Poor choice of a name for the knife. Ouch.
I like the name
Unfortunate name, in woke NYC it could be confiscated by a cop who thinks it "could be used as a weapon".
Same here in Woke UK
Not to be a negative nelly... But it is worth pointing out, It's less than 3 inches and does not lock making it both legal in NYC and in the UK.
Well it's the woke people in nyc that vote in the woke politicians that make the woke laws so blame them.
@@RamblinPhoenix shh, don't interrupt the narrative.
Cops can take anything if they abuse their power (which they enjoy doing )
First of all, before I comment, I suppose you are going to auto-erase this? Test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test. Test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test. Test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test, test.
No erasing comments here brother!