Victorinox does not put a pocket clip on most Swiss Army knives, and the models that have one from the factory, the Sentinel clip versions, are a short list. The way to get a clipped Swiss Army knife is to add a clip to the one you want, and the SwissQlip does that on any 91mm model in under a minute without drilling. This guide covers the models that take it, the one factory-clipped option, and what a clip changes about carrying a small knife.
The SwissQlip
SwissQlip Swiss Army Knife Pocket Clip
A deep-carry pocket clip that attaches to most 91mm Victorinox models with no modification. The knife rides at the top of the pocket, clip out, like a modern folding knife. Chrome or black, $19.99. Compatible with the Angler, Camper, Climber, Cybertool and Cybertool Lite, Explorer, Fieldmaster, Fisherman, Handyman, Hiker, Huntsman and Huntsman Lite, Mountaineer, Ranger, Spartan and Spartan Lite, Swiss Champ, Tinker, Deluxe Tinker and Super Tinker.
Best 91mm knives to clip
- Tinker: the standard. Two blades, two drivers, openers, awl, 2.2 oz.
- Spartan: thinner, no Phillips, adds a corkscrew.
- Huntsman: Tinker plus scissors, saw and hook. Thicker, and the clip handles it.
- Climber: Spartan plus scissors and hook.
- Explorer: Huntsman plus a magnifier and Phillips.
- Swiss Champ: everything. Heavy; the clip helps.
Factory clip: the Sentinel
The Victorinox Sentinel comes in a one-hand-opening version with a factory pocket clip. It is a single-blade knife, not a multitool, so it does not replace a Tinker; it is the Victorinox answer to a clipped folder.
Keychain knives
The 58mm Classic does not take a pocket clip. The SwissLinQ docks it to a keyring and lets you pull it off with one motion to use it, which is the clip equivalent for a keychain knife. $6.99.
What a clip changes
A Swiss Army knife at the bottom of a pocket is under keys, coins and a phone. Clipped at the top, it is the first thing your hand touches, it does not scratch the phone, and it does not fall out when you sit. The Tinker becomes the knife you actually reach for.
Frequently asked questions
Does Victorinox make a Swiss Army knife with a pocket clip?
The Sentinel Clip, a single-blade knife. For multitools, add a SwissQlip.
Which Swiss Army knives does the SwissQlip fit?
Most 91mm models: Tinker, Spartan, Huntsman, Climber, Explorer, Swiss Champ and more.
Does it require drilling?
No.
Does it fit the Classic?
No. Use the SwissLinQ keychain holder.
Deep carry?
Yes. The knife sits below the pocket edge.
The bottom line
Pick the 91mm Swiss Army knife you want and add a SwissQlip. It is the pocket clip Victorinox did not include.
Related reading
How to add a pocket clip to a Swiss Army knife
Victorinox pocket clip options
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