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Swiss Army Knife

Saturday, January 1st, 2011 at 3:33 am  
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Is The Swiss Army Knife The Most Versatile Knife Ever Made

Author: Gregg Hall

The Swiss Army Knife is a hand tool with a multitude of functions. This knife sports an array of various tools as well as a blade. They are known for having screwdrivers, can openers, scissors and more each stored away inside their own compartment within the handle of the knife. They are exposed through a pivot point action. The handle is usually red in color with a white cross (the emblem of Switzerland). The model used by the actual Swiss Army has an aluminum-plated handle.

This knife is synonymous with the pocketknife. It is often descriptive with a sort of tool, such as a software tool, that is a family of special-purpose tools.

There are various types and styles of Swiss Army knives each with its own tool combination for a specific task/s. The Swiss Army's knife has a corrugated metal surface with a red emblem and adorns a blade, a reamer, a bottle-opener/screwdriver/wire stripper, and a can-opener/screwdriver.

The simplest model sold includes a single blade. The most popular models typically include a combination of the tools included in the official army model, a second blade, tweezers, toothpick, corkscrew, Phillips screwdriver, nail file and scissors. Others include a saw, hook, magnifying glass, and ballpoint pen, fish scaler that doubles as a ruler, pliers/wire cutters and a key chain. The more recent features include USB flash storage, digital clock, digital altimeter, LED light, laser pointer and MP3 player. Whew!
A brass spacer on the official Army model allows the knife with the screwdriver and the reamer to be extended at the same time, to be used to assemble the Swiss Army assault rifles (the SIG 550 and the SIG 510).

A standard full-size SAK is approximately 3.5in long and .75in wide; smaller models are typically about 2.25in long and .5in wide. Thickness varies depending on the number of tools included. A flat version with somewhat fewer tools (but still retaining a knife) the size and shape of a credit card known as a Swiss Card, can be stored in a typical wallet. Although red SAKs are most common, black, blue, white, phosphorescent yellow, camouflage patterns, and other colors are available. The plastic cladding is usually opaque but may be transparent; metal- and wood-clad models are available.
Founded in 1884, since 1891 the company has delivered knives to the Swiss Army. The famous emblem, a cross in a shield, has been used by Victorinox since 1909. That year, the mother of founder Karl Elsener died the name of the company changed to "Victoria" in her honor. In 1921, with the introduction of "inox" (the French term for Stainless Steel) into their products, the brand and name of the company became the present Victorinox.

In 2005 Victorinox acquired Wenger, the other official supplier of the Swiss Army knife. Victorinox intends to keep both brands intact.
Swiss Army knives are widely used outside the army. They are useful multifunctional instruments for everyday life and are available in a wide variety of sizes and functional combinations. Even NASA Astronauts have a Victorinox knife as standard equipment. Victorinox knives have also been taken to Mt. Everest and the Arctic. The flagship model of Victorinox, the Swiss Champ, is in the New York Museum of Modern Art's Permanent Design Collection.

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About the Author

Gregg Hall is an author living in Navarre Florida. Find out more about pocket knives and Swiss Army Knife at http://www.only-knives.com

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    What type of swiss army knife would be good for my 10 year old brother?
    Does any one know what swiss army knife from victorinox would be good for my 10 year old brother?I saw the"My first victorinox"on the web but i did not know if that was suitable.Ive only got 48 dollars to spend.

    • ANSWER:
      look into Gerber's and lethermans too they seem to be more practical, last longer, and less dangerous

  2. QUESTION:
    What are my restrictions carrying a swiss army knife?
    I am 16 living on Long Island. I am a swiss army guy; I carry a swiss army knife most places. What are my restrictions? Obviously I can't bring it to school. Obviously I can't take it out at someone lol. Are there other places I can't have it? Can I have it on my keychain hanging from my belt loop?

    • ANSWER:
      I would not do the belt loop.
      The Pockets fine. No airport. No in court. no schools or anywhere that scan's.
      Anything bigger than a 2 1/2" long can be considered as illegal. No two sided blades.

  3. QUESTION:
    what is the best way to carry a swiss army knife?
    What is the best way to carry a swiss army knife? I don't have a sheath for it. The blade is under 3 inches long. It does have a small ring on it. I guess its so you can put it on a key ring or chain. But wouldn't it be considered a concealed weapon to put it in your pocket with your keys? How can I carry it in plain sight so its not concealed?

    Thank you for your help.

    • ANSWER:
      A pocket knife under 3" isn't considered a "concealed weapon." I always carry mine in there.
      If you want it visible, I suppose you could string it on a necklace.

  4. QUESTION:
    How to sharpen a swiss army knife?
    I have a swiss army knife that i put to good use in crafting things. It is blunt and i dont want to buy something to re sharpen it. Is there any way that i can sharpen it at home or something?

    • ANSWER:
      If you don't want to invest in sharpening stones or sharpening systems which can get expensive, and especially if you are not experienced with freehand sharpening, then the best and easiest method is sandpaper over an old mousepad. It's very forgiving for the novices. All you need is a mousepad and few sheets of sandpaper of various grits, how many depends on how fine of the edge you want.
      Steel on swiss army knives is relatively soft, so it's easy to sharpen.
      Detailed description of the sandpaper/mousepad method is here - http://www.zknives.com/knives/articles/sandpapermousepad.shtml
      Including couple tricks to help you hold a consistent angle while sharpening.
      I still use that method occasionally even though I have extensive collection of Japanese whetstones.

  5. QUESTION:
    Can you wear a Swiss Army Knife on your belt in California?
    Can you wear a Swiss Army Knife on your belt in California?
    If so how old do you have to be to wear a Swiss Army Knife on your belt in California?

    • ANSWER:
      Swiss army knifes are legal in all states, there's no age requirements to own one.

      I got one at age 9 when I was in boy scouts. You can wear it where ever you'd like other than school.

      They don't make swiss army knifes with over a 3.5 inch blade, that's why they're legal in all states. I'd love to hear the explanation for a thumbs down.

  6. QUESTION:
    How much for a real swiss army knife?
    I am travelling to switzerland and would like to get a real swiss army knife. How much does a decent one go for?

    • ANSWER:
      from 20$ au to 100$ au.depends on witch one u want.

  7. QUESTION:
    How old do u have to be to own a swiss army knife?
    I was wondering how old u have to be to own a swiss army knife.I checked the web but it did not say anything,and how old do u have to be to own the"My first victoinox".

    • ANSWER:
      I was 10 when I owned my first one but that was over 40 years ago.


Swiss Army Huntsman

Saturday, January 1st, 2011 at 1:01 am  
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where I can buy a swiss army huntsman knife with a cute flower design on it?
    I really want to buy a knife for protection (and other reasons), but i want a cute swiss army knife with a flower design, or any other cute design.Most of the websites I go to have the design, but its not a huntsman knife.It has to be a Swiss army huntsman knife. Thanks a bunch!!
    umm...and thier is a such thing as a Swiss Army Hunstman knife!! LOOK IT UP!

    • ANSWER:
      fuzzykjun is right. A pocket knife isn't something to use for protection, for one thing it takes to long to open it, but on the other hand it could come in handy depending on the situation. The type of protection you use is purely up to you. Unless you really know how to use a knife,pocket or other type, mace or pepper spray, they can be used against you. You yourself should know for a woman the best thing is a self defense class for women, that is really the way to go.
      But to answer your question.
      I found you a Huntsman.
      It's at www.eknifeworks.com
      Item no.#V 59684 , .99
      Victorinox Wildlife Series Translucent Green
      Modified Huntsman - Deer.
      It has clear green panels with a picture of a deer on one.

  2. QUESTION:
    Does anyone know where i can get a swiss army huntsman knife cover?
    I dont like the design on my knife, and i want to know a place or a website where i can get a different cover for it. U know how they have different cell phone covers, thats wat i want for my knife. THANX!!!!
    p.s i didnt know which category to put it under soo i put DIY.

    • ANSWER:
      here is a link that should help you, and pick out which one you want.

  3. QUESTION:
    what are the esentials of a swiss army knife?
    if it means anything, im looking at the climber, supertinker, and huntsman swiss army knives. what do you have? what are the esential tools? thanks
    inspired my mcguyver!
    *inspired by McGuyver

    • ANSWER:
      I have one, don't remmember the name I've had it so long, the one with mag. glass, scissors, it's about an inch thick, I think it looks like the Huntsman. Though it is more of a toy, a Mc Guiver thing. For real life condition
      it did,t work so well. Then, I got a
      "Leatherman" accept no immitations, it was much better and eventhough I bring both I ply with the swiss army only, but actually use my leatherman for stuff the one with a modified needle player and 4 different blades the length of the handles, it's comfortable, doesn't collapse and very sturdy.

  4. QUESTION:
    i'm looking to buy a swiss army knife. should i get the huntsman or the super tinker?
    any personal experience? thanks for the help! :)

    • ANSWER:

  5. QUESTION:
    I need a swiss army knife.?
    My dad has asked me for a blue, huntsman, swiss army knife for his birthday but i can't find one anywhere. Does anyone know where i can get one? Or hav one they can sell me? Thanks.

    • ANSWER:
      http://www.swisstool.co.uk/st/product.php?productid=309&cat=249&page=1&gclid=CP3l-Jaq8ZsCFZkA4wodqgrE-g. Unfortunately it doesent come in blue but theres alot of other colours.

  6. QUESTION:
    Can I engrave my Swiss Army Knife in the Tysons Corner Center mall?
    Is there a store or kiosk? I want to engrave my already purchased Victorinox Huntsman

    • ANSWER:
      I think that Things Remembered in the Tyson's Corner mall will engrave items purchased elsewhere.

      But you can call there to make sure. The phone number of the Tyson's Corner store is Manager (703) 749-9584, and the manager's name is Jeffrey.

      Good luck!!

  7. QUESTION:
    Is the Victorinox Huntsman Plus knife from Walmart lower in quality than the Huntsman?
    The reason I ask is because it is not listed on the Victorinox site and often products that are sold but not listed on a company's site indicates that it is a mass merchandise item and is of lower quality. I called them and they said it should be of the same quality but I got different answers by email.

    Also a bit disconcerting is that while it comes in a nice box, the ones I see at sports shops like EMS are in plastic packaging.

    http://www.walmart.com/ip/Victorinox-Swiss-Army-Huntsman-Plus-Knife/7977246

    • ANSWER:
      Just about everything from Wal-Mart is of low quality in my opinion. Wal-Mart should be renamed China-Mart as 90% of their merchandise is from China (except food). But if we wait long enough, even the food will be imported from China.

      I would suspect that you are correct - it is a low end knife specifically manufactured for Wal-Mart. It is also possible that the knife is a discontinued model. That may be why it's not on their web-site. It is no longer manufactured. So Wal-Mart buys up the entire inventory at a very low price, the resells them at their stores at normal retail.

      The few reviews on the Wal-Mart site say it's a good product.

      The box is a marketing gimmick to make it look like a higher priced quality product that it isn't. It's called make-up (like women's make up) designed to make something look like something else..


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