I have carried many tools in my years, and this “My First Victorinox – Pink” model earns its place for youngsters or beginners. The rounded tip blade gives one huge benefit: when teaching outdoor safety I see far fewer worries about punctures. The inclusion of a neck cord ensures the knife stays close (not dropped or lost), plus a pocket chain helps anchor it when it’s tucked away. It includes 9 functions: stumpt round-tip knife blade, saw, small screwdriver, tweezers, can and bottle openers, pick, key ring, file, etc. It folds down compactly (folded length 78 mm), blade length 65 mm, weight 32 g. The tool is light enough that even a 10-year-old can carry it without fatigue. Finish and build are typical of Victorinox quality: firm joints, reliable mechanisms.
Care is simple: keep the blade clean and dry, occasionally oil pivot-points, and sharpen carefully since the edge has rounded limits. This is not for heavy chopping or batoning wood. Best suited for light slicing, peels, outdoor craft, and general garden-type tasks or paper or cardboard work.
I can picture a child using this during a weekend in the woods, carving sticks, opening food tins, helping build a small shelter; they feel empowered, under supervision. Don’t wait too long to gift it once young adventurers see friends with tools like this, interest peaks quickly.
Specifications
- SKU 0.2363.T5
- Blade length 65 mm
- Folded length 78 mm
- Number of functions 9
- Weight 32 g
- Available in pink finish
