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I’m Drew Zieff. A mountain-loving, powder-chasing, ink-slinging freelance journalist and copywriter. On this site, you’ll find stories I’ve penned for publications such as Outside Magazine, Backcountry Magazine, and Popular Mechanics, among others (check out my most recent journalistic endeavors here). You’ll also encounter samples of killer copy I’ve drummed up for brands like REI, Victorinox, Active Junky, and Expedia. If you’d like to get a feel for my commercial work, please step through this digital passageway. Whether you’ve got an idea for a story, are hunting for a copywriter who understands the outdoor market, or just want to send me pictures of your dog, I’d love to chat. Please feel free to contact me via that lovely blue button below. 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Originally published in print. September, 2017. https://www.drewzieff.com/home/copywriting-victorinox monthly 0.5 2020-01-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2502bcee2964277b0ed791/1579559357336-KBQUQ3JNODWJ8C05ANT6/CUT_5_2533_21__S1.jpg Home - Copywriting | Victorinox Swiss Army - 8” Fibrox Pro Bread Knife This serrated blade bites into baguettes and even—dare it be so bold?—slices through tomatoes. That’s right: the “Bread” Knife refuses to be pigeonholed by its name! Its wavy sawteeth are exceptionally effective beyond the realm of crispy carbohydrates, conquering fruits and vegetables alike. Anything with a tougher peel or crust and a tender interior? That’s a job for the 8” Fibrox Pro Bread Knife. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2502bcee2964277b0ed791/1579559676899-2P2X1G1BAVOT7AKSLGG2/3753.jpg Home - Copywriting | Victorinox Swiss Army - 4” Fibrox Pro Paring Knife The 4” Fibrox Pro Paring Knife may be a small knife, but it plays a huge supporting role in the gastronomic theater. The short, thin, and sharp blade cores apples, seeds jalapeños, minces shallots, trims beans, slices cherry tomatoes, and more. It’s designed for the details, no matter how delicate. Clean and cut, pare and peel—the Paring Knife is a tiny key that unlocks the entire kitchen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e2502bcee2964277b0ed791/1579559077704-1V69YO3OCOIV4WB1COBP/SAK_0_9701_J19__S1.jpg Home - Copywriting | Victorinox Swiss Army - Wine Master Damast Limited Edition The journey of fine wine—from rolling vineyard to oak barrel to cedar cellar—should not end with a flimsy, plastic wine opener. Whether you’re an aspiring sommelier or an epicurean wine buff, Victorinox’s Wine Master Damast Limited Edition is a tasteful tool. Between the woodgrain scales and the finely wrought Damast steel blade, this expertly crafted pocket knife is both incredibly reliable and breathtakingly beautiful. When it comes to craftsmanship, the Wine Master Damast Limited Edition is beyond compare. The oak scales are deep brown, lustrous, and luxurious. A silver Victorinox Cross & Shield emblem is set against the woodgrain, imbuing the Wine Master with a sense of history. What’s more, the emblem is actually a button: press it and the blade smoothly unfolds. The blade alone is worthy of admiration, as the stripes and whorls of the Damast steel are hypnotizingly gorgeous. Performance-wise, the knife is similarly impressive: the long, tapered blade is well-honed, precise, and confidence-inspiring in hand. The rest of the Wine Master’s tools are similarly fine-tuned. The two-stop lever and corkscrew ensure that even the peskiest corks are coaxed free, while the bottle opener makes quick work of metal caps. Foil, too, meets its match with the curved foil cutter. All told, the Wine Master Damast Limited Edition is a pocket knife that’s on par with any vintage, no matter how fine. When dusting off a bottle that you’ve been saving for a special occasion, there’s no better tool than the Wine Master Damast Limited Edition. 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