Quick tabletop review on the COGHLAN'S Multi-Function Camp Knife.
This is a Chinese-made copy of the classic Swiss Army Knife. It is marketed by COGHLAN'S LTD, a well known outdoor products based in Winnipeg, Canada [coghlans.com].
This pocket knife measures appx. 3.5" [91mm] closed with a blade length of 2-1/8" [55mm], for an open length of 6" [15.5 cm].
Tools include:
1. Spearpoint blade
2. Can Opener
3. Phillips screwdriver
4. Corkscrew
5. Combo bottle cap lifter/slotted tip screwdriver.
The plastic handle scales are a pleasant light green color and house a toothpick and tweezer.
The profile is very slender due to the lack of tools and it carry's very comfortably in the pocket. Springs are good and there is no side-to-side wobble or play when the blade or tools are deployed.
Price as of this moment is about $4.59 USD at RITE-AID. To my mind this could make a fine starter pocket knife for a youngster or a Boy or Girl Scout just learning knife handling skills. At that price point if it becomes damaged/lost it is of no great loss, versus a better quality pocketknife.
It also offers utility for the person on a budget who perhaps wants to have a pocketknife for trail and camp but cannot afford to spend more. I also see it as having usefulness as a light EDC pocket carry folder which won't arouse concerns if observed.
My only criticism was that the toothpick was lodged too tight in the handle and had to be pried out. I discovered some sprue in the toothpick channel and scraped it smooth, and this allowed the toothpick to be easily withdrawn and replaced.
Personally, I enjoy collecting "knock-off" copies of Swiss Army Knives. It's fun to compare them, how they differ, and also to see if they can be made better by proper sharpening and tuning up the stamped/hastily made tools, such as rounded screwdriver tips and dull can opener blades.
