The Victorinox Spartan Swiss Army Knife features the eight most basic Swiss Army tools. The Spartan is the most popular of the full-sized knives from Victorinox, and it's probably what most people think of as the "standard" Swiss Army knive.

This pocket tool weighs in at a mere 59 grams (a bit more than 2 ounces) and 13mm thick (1/2"), and it's carefully engineered so the knife can be relatively compact, yet useful in a wide range of situations.

The Spartan is currrently available in red and black. It is also available in Silver Tech, and some retired colors.

HINT-- If you don't use a toothpick or tweezers very often, consider the similar Weekender knive. You'll save about a dollar, and get a slightly lighter and sturdier knife. A history note-- early versions of the Spartan knife actually came without the toothpick and tweezers. Later on, Victorinox added the toothpick and tweezers, and then renamed the original Spartan to the Weekender.

Spartan Retired Colors-- same tools in ruby, sapphire and other colors
Spartan Silver Tech-- Silver Tech shells
Spartan Lite-- adds LED light, phillips screwdriver and mini screwdriver
Spartan Matte-- matte finish, printed
Spartan Late 1980's-- grooved corkscrew
Spartan US Navy-- no toothpick or tweezers, US Navy insignia
Spartan Original-- grooved corkscrew, awl without sewing eye
Spartan Serrated-- serrated blade (retired and rare)
Weekender-- no toothpick or tweezers

Camper--adds a wood saw
Climber-- adds scissors and a hook
Picnicker-- no small blade, larger sized knife
Pioneer-- aluminum body, no small blade, corkscrew, tweezers or toothpick
Standard-- vintage model with no toothpick, tweezers or key ring (retired)
Standard Marlboro- no toothpick, tweezers or key ring, Marlboro logo (retired)
Tinker-- phillips head screwdriver instead of corkscrew
Tourist-- identical features in a slightly smaller 3 1/4" (84mm) size knife

Commander-- replaces small blade with nail file, no toothpick or tweezers
Spartan-- replaces small blade with nail file
Viking-- no toothpick or tweezers

Leatherman Juice C2-- adds large pliers and screwdrivers, no awl or second blade
Leatherman Micra-- adds scissors, no awl, can opener or second blade