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Victorinox Climber
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Victorinox Climber

by Victorinox

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A mid-size Victorinox Swiss Army knife from the Climber line, with a standard tool set including blade, scissors, and screwdrivers.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

One redditor has carried the same Climber for 19 years, from age 9 to 28, without needing a replacement.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as February 2025

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    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I've had The same victorinox climber since I was 9 years old. I'm now 28.

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