Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Work Champ — 0.8564
The Work Champ sits at the very top of Victorinox's tool-count hierarchy — a genuinely professional-grade multi-tool with over 40 implements packed into a 111mm frame, built for tradespeople and serious DIY users who need real capability on-site, not just a pocket knife with a few extras. Where most Swiss Army Knives are designed around everyday convenience, this one is designed around getting actual work done.
The toolset reads like a proper mobile workshop: a large locking blade for genuine cutting confidence, a Phillips screwdriver, pliers with an integrated wire cutter for electrical and mechanical work, a wood saw and a separate metal saw, a metal file, a chisel and wood chisel for shaping and prying, a reamer, scissors, and dozens more implements covering electrical, mechanical, and general trade tasks. This is the model professionals reach for when a job genuinely calls for more than a basic multi-tool can offer.
Every tool folds and locks with a firm, confident snap from the spring-loaded detent, and the large blade specifically locks open for genuine cutting confidence during real work. Made in Ibach-Schwyz, Switzerland, and backed by Victorinox's lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects — this is Swiss engineering built to withstand actual professional use, not just admiration in a drawer.
Who This Knife Is For
Tradespeople, electricians, mechanics, and serious DIY enthusiasts who need a genuinely comprehensive on-site multi-tool — this is a professional tool first, an everyday-carry knife second.
Full Specifications
| Attribute |
Detail |
| Brand |
Victorinox (Switzerland) |
| Model |
Work Champ |
| SKU / Article No. |
0.8564 |
| Closed Length |
111mm |
| Implements |
Large locking blade, pliers with wire cutter, Phillips screwdriver, wood saw, metal saw, metal file, chisel, wood chisel, reamer, scissors, and more (40+ tools total) |
| Blade Type |
Locking blade (notable exception to standard SAK slip-joint design) |
| Country of Manufacture |
Switzerland (Ibach-Schwyz) |
| Warranty |
Victorinox lifetime guarantee against material and manufacturing defects |
| Best Uses |
Professional trade work, electrical and mechanical tasks, serious DIY and repair projects |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 40+ tools genuinely useful, or excessive?
For tradespeople and serious DIY users, genuinely useful — each tool addresses a real, specific task rather than padding the count, making this a legitimate mobile toolkit rather than a novelty.
Does the blade lock like the Ranger 79?
Yes — the large blade locks open, a deliberate departure from the slip-joint design most Swiss Army Knives use, appropriate given the demanding professional tasks this model is built for.
Is this too bulky for everyday carry?
At 111mm with 40+ tools, it's genuinely a larger, heavier tool than most everyday-carry models — best suited to a tool bag or workshop rather than a daily pocket.
Can I carry this on a plane?
Only in checked luggage — pocket knives and multi-tools of any size are prohibited in carry-on baggage under standard aviation security rules.
Why Buy From Red Rhino Kenya?
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Fast delivery across Nairobi and shipping countrywide
- Backed by Victorinox's lifetime warranty
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Trusted Kenyan retailer for genuine international kitchen brands
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