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Swiss Army Knife

 

A Swiss Army knife is a multi-function pocket knife or multi tool. The Swiss Army knife is known for having many useful and valuable tools located into one small and compact size unit.

Most Swiss Army knives come not only with a Knife blade but also include various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers.

The handle is usually red, and features a Cross and Shield, usually featuring a white cross, the emblem of Switzerland.

The Swiss Army Knife originated in Ibach Schwyz, Switzerland in 1897. The term "Swiss Army" is a registered trademark owned by Wenger S.A. and Victorinox A.G., longtime suppliers of knives to the Swiss Armed Forces.

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Swiss Army Knives - Swiss Army Knife Campion Plus 

Swiss Army Knife Campion Plus

The new Champion Plus Swiss Army Knife is almost as loaded as the world-famous SwissChamp itself, just with 28 tools instead of 30. If you don't need pliers, save yourself some money with the Champion. Its many implements include:



1. Large blade;
2. Small blade;
3. Can opener;
4. Small screwdriver;
5. Bottle opener with
6. large screwdriver
7. Scissors;
8. 9. Wood saw;
10. Fish scaler with
11. hook disgorger &
12. ruler;
13. Metal saw with
14. metal file &
15. nail file;
16. Magnifying glass;
17. Reamer with sewing eye;
18. Phillips screwdriver;
19. Corkscrew;
20. Hook;
21. Wood chisel;
22. Fine screwdriver;
23. Mini-screwdriver;
24. Ballpoint pen;
25. Pin;
26. Toothpick;
27. Tweezers;
28. Key ring

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History Of Swiss Army Knives 

Origin of the Swiss Army Knife

History Of Swiss Army Knives

In 1891, Karl Elsener, then owner of a company that made surgical equipment, discovered to his dismay that the pocket knives supplied to the Swiss army were in fact made in Germany. In that age of nationalism, Elsener set out to manufacture the knives in Switzerland itself. Elsener began working on what became the predecessor to the modern Swiss Army knife, called the "Soldier's Knife". The original had a wooden handle, as opposed to the plastic and metal seen today, and featured a cutting blade, a screwdriver, a can opener, and a punch. This knife was sold to the Swiss army, but Elsener was not satisfied with its first incarnation. In 1896, after five years of hard work, Elsener managed to put the blades on both sides of the handle using a special spring mechanism, allowing him to use the same spring to hold them in place, an innovation at the time. This allowed Elsener to put twice as many features on the knife; he added a second cutting blade and a corkscrew.

Karl Elsener used the cross and shield to identify his knives. The same symbol is still used to identify a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. When his mother died in 1909, Elsener decided to name his company "Victoria" in her memory. In 1921 the company started using stainless steel to make the Swiss Army Knife. Stainless steel is also known as "inox", short for the French term acier inoxydable. "Victoria" and "inox" were then combined to create the company name "Victorinox"

Workchamp XL Swiss Army Knife 

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Workchamp XL Swiss Army Knife



The 4 3/8" long WorkChamp XL Lockblade is the most comprehensive Swiss Army knife available with a locking blade. Loaded with 30 features, we highly recommend it as an all-purpose tool for the great outdoors, whether you are a hiker, hunter, rancher or sailor.

Like all lockblades, it has an ergonomically shaped handle for a sure, tight grip. Features include:

1. Large locking blade for safety,
2.Corkscrew,
3.Can opener with
4. Small screwdriver,
5. Bottle opener with
6. Large screwdriver, and
7. Wire stripper,
8. Reamer,
9. Sewing eye,
10. Key ring,
11. Tweezers,
12. Toothpick,
13. Useful wood saw,
14. Scissors,
15. Long, small Phillips screwdriver,
16. Metal saw with
17. Metal file (both rare on Swiss Army knives),
18 Nail file,
19. Pliers with
20. Wire cutter and
21. Wire crimper,
22. Phillips screwdriver,
23. Patented mini-screwdriver,
24. Belt cutter,
25. Hoof cleaner,
26. Clip point blade,
27. Shackle opener with
28. Marlin spike,
29. Can and bottle opener with screwdriver, and
30. Fine screwdriver.
It does not talk, however. Guaranteed for life!

Workchamp XL Swiss Army Knife

CyberTool 29 Swiss Army Knife 

Swiss Army Knives

CyberTool 29 Swiss Army Knife

This sharp looking translucent ruby CyberTool has the 29 tools listed below, and many more uses.



1. Large Blade.
2. Small Blade.
3. Bit Wrench.
4. Bit Case.
5. 5mm Hex Socket.
6. 4mm Hex Socket.
7. No. 8 Torx Bit.
8. No. 10 Torx Bit.
9. No. 15 Torx Bit.
10. No. 2 Phillips Head Bit.
11. 4mm Hex Bit.
12. 4mm Flat Head.
13. No. 0 Pozidrive Bit.
14. No. 1 Pozidrive Bit.
15. Ball Point Pen with.
16. DIP Switch Setter.
17. Can Opener with.
18. 3mm Small Screwdriver.
19. Bottle Opener with.
20. 6mmLarge Screwdriver.
21. Wire Stripper.
22. Reamer with.
23. Sewing Eye.
24. Corkscrew with.
25. Mini Screwdriver.
26. Straight Pin.
27. Key Ring.
28. Toothpick.
29. Tweezers.
Famous Swiss Army logo and lifetime warranty

CyberTool 29

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Swiss Army Knife Deals on Amazon 

Victorinox Swiss Army Champion Plus

Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 10/15/2008)

Victorinox Swiss Army Tinker Pocket Knife

Amazon Price: $15.71 (as of 10/15/2008)

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Amazon Price: $28.00 (as of 10/15/2008)

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Swiss Army Knives and Swiss Army Knife Feedback 

eccles1

we should all have a Swiss Army Knife in our backpack and in our car and a must for camping that's for sure.. nice lens!!

Posted July 07, 2008

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