The Skipper is everything you would expect from a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. By that I mean its great go-to pocket knife. It isn't going to replace a fixed blade rigger or marlin spike, but it'll get a lot of little chores done.

Don't be surprised by the heft of this pocket tool.  It is a little over 4 1/4 long and aroud a 1/2 inch thick. Its  going to put a bulge in your front pocket.  While this is supposed to be Victorinox's  answer to a sailing knife, the main blade is not a sheepfoot.  This is probably my only complaint about the knife.  Don't get me wrong, the large serrated locking blade is very good and typical of Victorinox high quality but as a sailing knife. A sheepfoot blade would have been preferred.

Despite the main blade choice, the Skipper comes with several other nice features. Several of the typical blades of any Victorinox knife are there:  sewing awl-reamer,  combination can opener - little screw driver,  combination large can opener - cap lifter -wire stripper, cork screw, small Phillips screw driver, small pliers, tweezers and toothpick.  The blade that makes this the skipper is the combination shackle key- marlin spike.  Despite the unorthodox shape of the marlin spike it is effective at breaking small knots. You'll need a real spike for more difficult work.

The handle of the Skipper is similar to the new Trekker designs and it feels good in the hand. The shape make it easy to grip and comfortable to use. The blue color of the handle helps the knife stand out from all the other Swiss Army Knives. The compass rose on the grip is also a nice touch.  If you're a boat person who likes to have a Swiss Army Knife on you, then you'll find the Skipper a welcome addition.  While it will not take care of the really heavy duty jobs on the boat or yacht, you will find it handy in a pinch or for numerous light duties. Plus it just looks great and will appeal to any SAK collectors.  Now if only Victorinox would take their little gardener knife and add the shackle key-marlin spike to that frame.
The Skipper is everything you would expect from a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. By that I mean its great go-to pocket knife. It isn't going to replace a fixed blade rigger or marlin spike, but it'll get a lot of little chores done. Don't be surprised by the heft of this pocket tool. It is a little over 4 1/4 long and aroud a 1/2 inch thick. Its  going to put a bulge in your front pocket. While this is supposed to be Victorinox's  answer to a sailing knife, the main blade is not a sheepfoot. This is probably my only complaint about the knife. Don't get me wrong, the large serrated locking blade is very good and typical of Victorinox high quality but as a sailing knife. A sheepfoot blade would have been preferred. Despite the main blade choice, the Skipper comes with several other nice features. Several of the typical blades of any Victorinox knife are there:  sewing awl-reamer,  combination can opener - little screw driver,  combination large can opener - cap lifter -wire stripper, cork screw, small Phillips screw driver, small pliers, tweezers and toothpick. The blade that makes this the skipper is the combination shackle key- marlin spike. Despite the unorthodox shape of the marlin spike it is effective at breaking small knots. You'll need a real spike for more difficult work. The handle of the Skipper is similar to the new Trekker designs and it feels good in the hand. The shape make it easy to grip and comfortable to use. The blue color of the handle helps the knife stand out from all the other Swiss Army Knives. The compass rose on the grip is also a nice touch. If you're a boat person who likes to have a Swiss Army Knife on you, then you'll find the Skipper a welcome addition. While it will not take care of the really heavy duty jobs on the boat or yacht, you will find it handy in a pinch or for numerous light duties. Plus it just looks great and will appeal to any SAK collectors. Now if only Victorinox would take their little gardener knife and add the shackle key-marlin spike to that frame.