After reading tons of reviews on different knives and multi tools, I settled on the Compact because it fits my needs perfectly. This tool is compact and is just the right size! It’s amazing how often I use the toothpick and I have used the pin at three times since I got this over a month ago. The pin is perfect for clearing the tip of clogged lead on Pentel mechanical pencils. The scissors are super good and trim anything I put in front of them. (I never thought I would use scissors until these came along). The ball point pen has come in handy at least once and the tweezers have too. I keep forgetting I have an onboard pen so I would have used it more if it was on my mind. The knife is sharp and everything looks extremely well made and works smoothly. Very happy with this purchase. I plan on getting the Tortoise Gear Helix tinder and Fire Ant fire starter next which is one of the reasons I wanted the Compact. Not sure if I will ever be in an emergency where I need a fire, but I like the idea of being ready, just in case.This thing replaced an expensive collection of pocket knives.. it is so handy that I miss the hell out of it every time I try to leave the house with something else. I looped a hair tie through it for some extra grip and I use it to attach this knife to my keys if I don’t want two separate items.. you also look like a hero when your girlfriend needs a hair tie as well.This review is dedicated to recommending the best all around SAK's based upon my opinion. I know I spent forever trying to make that decision, so I'll put the info down here in case it helps speed up the process for someone else. Spoiler: It's either the Compact or the Rambler.I have tried 3 different types of Swiss Army Knives. The Rambler, Spartan (basic model) and Compact. Of these, I find the Compact to be the best general purpose EDC knife, although I do feel like I am missing out on the Rambler's Philips head and larger nail file. I would not recommend the Spartan - not that you can really go wrong with one, just that both the Rambler and Compact are probably better options.The Tools:Knife (Very Good) - It's your basic Swiss Army Knife blade. Works well enough. The stainless steel will not hold an edge for very long compared with many higher carbon steels, but will have excellent rust resistance. It has so far been fine for everyday use.Can/Bottle opener (Excellent) - I've had good experiences with both functions. As a bottle opener, it is actually easier to use than the default SAK version. As an aside, it will bend the removed bottlecap quite a bit, so if you intend on collecting them I don't recommend it. Great otherwise. As a can opener, it isn't very quick, but is relatively easy to use, and gets the job done. I've notably had (somewhat labor intensive) success using it on a can which was thrown into a camp fire and expanded. A normal can-opener proved useless in that situation.This tool also can be used to double as a flathead screwdriver, which it does quite well. I've tried it on Philips head screws, and it generally works, but it's not as nice as an actual Philips head screwdriver. If a Phillips head screw is in somewhat tight, you may also have to worry about stripping the screw.Finally, it has a wire stripper, which I have never used and therefore cannot comment on.Scissors (Very Good) - The scissors work well, and without much difficulty. If you want to cut small things, or use them for personal grooming, however, I recommend a smaller set of scissors, such as the ones on the Classic or the Rambler. For cutting larger things, these are of course better than the smaller version of the scissors.Corkscrew (???) - I have yet to use it. I'm hoping that it may eventually be there to save the day though.Hook (OK) - The actual hook function is pretty much useless. When I tried using it to carry a shopping bag, part of the hook was pressed into my hand by the bags weight. It ended up being more uncomfortable than just carrying the bag. That said, the hook has a nail file on it, which is in fact useful. The nail file is not very wide, which makes it much less pleasant to use than the default SAK nail file present on the Rambler and many other SAK's. Still, it does work acceptably well.Tweezers (Good - presumably) - I haven't used them, but just by playing around with them I can tell that they won't be as nice as a dedicated set. Still, they should usually get the job done. If you sterilize the included straight pin and use it as well, you'll have a decent anti-splinter kit.Toothpick (Good) - It's a plastic toothpick. Good for the intended function. Works well enough.Pen (Poor, but wonderful to have) - Actually using this tiny pen is a pain. It's hard to write as clearly, and you're hand will probably cramp up if you use it for any significant amount of writing. That said, it's adequate for a quick note or sloppy signature. Occasionally, I've found it very convenient to just have a pen present when I wouldn't have otherwise.Straight Pin (Very Good - surprisingly useful) - This straight pin isn't anything special, but I find that myself using it again and again. It's potential functions include help with splinter removal (if you have something to sterilize it with), digging stuff out of small spaces, making small holes in things, and many other quirky functions. I find myself using this pin around once a week.Mini-Screwdriver (???) - I don't have glasses, or work with any screws small enough to warrant using this tool, so it is useless to me. Many other reviewers are quite fond of it though.The Main Alternative:The Rambler: This knife is, in my opinion, the second best all around Swiss Army Knife. You'll lose out on the pen, pin, can opener, corkscrew, and mini screw driver. Also the hook, which is no loss at all. You'll gain a better nail file and one of the best SAK Phillips head screw drivers. The Rambler is also much smaller, so it will be easy to carry, but harder to get it out to use. This also means the Rambler has a smaller set of scissors and a smaller knife. Both tools are better for delicate work than the ones the Compact has, but of course, worse for cutting larger things. Other versions similar to the Rambler exist where you can trade the the toothpick for a pen, and optionally, also the trade the tweezers for a small, not super bright, pen-light.I would get this knife if you want: Best all around functionality in a SAK.I would instead get the Rambler if you: Want both a Phillips and Flathead screwdriver, and/or something smaller.I would get a different SAK if there's a tool you just have to have, and neither the Compact nor Rambler has it.The uses of this set of tools is only limited by your imagination (or if you really truly need/use pliers frequently).This seems a bit overpriced, but only in comparison to other Victorinox pocket knives. I certainly use it enough to justify the price.Let's see today I carried my SAK Compact and forgot it was in my pocket until...I used:1. The MAIN BLADE to prep my breakfast and open some packages...2. The CAN OPENER to open a can of tomatoes..3. The the CORK SCREW to open bottle of wine..4. The hook to pull hot grates off of my bbq grill and carry groceries in plastic bags from the store...5. Use the toothpick to clean my teeth after some consumption of bbq ribs..That's just what I used in one day...but with this knife I am fully capable of:Starting fire..Whittling almost whatever I need to fashion or build..Make a makeshift CompassTurn Flathead and Phillips screws...Scrape stuffOpen a bottle of beerSew clothing or a Shelter...Pick Splinters or Remove TicksSign Documents or Write a Note*And dozens of other emergency/or non-emergency edc tasks that I probably won't ever need to but can do with this incredible tool...At 2 oz. or whatever...this is the only tool you'll actually not be too lazy to carry with you everyday...which is why it's the perfect edc...for most needs and task especially in an urban or suburban environment...If you need to do more then you are probably not at your shop, garage, or near your vehicle where all your good tools are... in which case why would you carry a heavier load out with more crap on your knife? Planning on crash landing and exfiling yourself out of some remote location...ok more power to you but how many people actually do that everyday...the answer is most people don't so this is why this is the perfect edc...your milage may vary...Esta es la mejor navaja multiusos de Victorinox por lo siguiente:-tiene una sola hoja larga, eliminando así la hoja pequeña;-tiene tijeras, elemento útil en muchos escenarios;-integra en una misma pieza el abrelatas, abresodas, un desarmador de cabeza plana y el sujetacables;-el abrecorchos trae integrado un pequeño desarmador para lentes;-el gancho tiene una lija por detrás;-se puede poner un alfiler en un compartimento poco conocido de las navajas Victorinox para este fin;-tiene palillo de plástico, pinzas pequeñas como las usadas para quitar astillas;-y tiene una pluma, de pilón.pretty sure the item i got was used compared to the listing stating new. Its was also missing the pen that should have been with it. So minus two stars for that.Besides that its a rather nice tool. It feel well made and nice in the hand. The knife and scissors are sharp, and the other tools feel robust. It does need aa bit of force to open and close the different tools which i think is good for safety reasons, and it has a nice click when each tool is open. Overall, happy with the compact and ill probably be carrying this with me for a while.This is probably the most versatile swiss army knife that you might need in an urban environment. See reviews on youtube for more info. I am also impressed by the agility and response of seller's customer service, since I had some questions about my purchase. 5 stars for both!Knife is good and what i expected however the box was clearly opened and missing the pen which was one of the features that i was looking forward to trying on this knife. After searching online to find replacement pens it seems its damn near impossible to find any in Canada at the moment which now makes sense why they removed the pen before sending it to me, so other than that its a great sak which you would expect from victorinox however just not happy with the seller for removing the pen, as i see from other reviews i am not the only one this has haplened to. Otherwise tbis would have recieved 5 starsEsta es mi elección para cargar día a día, tiene todas las herramientas que se pueden usar en un ambiente urbano, lista para sacar de un apuro. Soy super fan del gancho multiuso con lima y de la herramienta combo. Muy ligera y prácticamente pasa desapercibida hasta que la necesitas y es momento de sacarla y ponerla en acción.