The famous maker of the Swiss Army knives, Victorinox, has given me two golden opportunities at once. I have acquired the ultimate portable toolbox, the new SwissChamp knife, and can become the best-loved uncle of the year by giving away my old Champion model to my 12-year-old nephew.
What does the SwissChamp offer that the Champion doesn’t? Well, pliers combined with a wirecutter (finally), a clever miniature screwdriver that stores inside the corkscrew, a small wood chisel, an extra-small screwdriver, and a high-pressure ball-point pen which stores alongside the toothpick. The chisel means a lot to me, but the pliers made the decision to buy inevitable. This is, however, no longer a pocketknife. Its weight and bulk will wear
