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The Remarkably Versatility Of The Famous Swiss Army Knife

Karl Elsener, who owned a surgical instrument company, became dismayed in 1891 when he discovered that the small utility knives that the Swiss government were issuing their soldiers were actually made in Germany. Elsener’s national pride drove him to finding a way to have the knives manufactured in Switzerland. He took on the production of the first Modell 1890 knives near the end of 1891. After applying a number of modifications, the versatility of a Swiss army knife became apparent to the world at large.

The introduction date of any knife model can be determined by its model number. Modell (spelled the German way) 1890, was the first model supplied to the Swiss military and it was meant to be used to assist soldiers to perform maintenance on their rifles and to open cans of food. The knife design included a blade, can-opener bottle opener combo, reamer and a screwdriver. The hand grips made of wood were dark oak in color, replaced later with ebony.

The knives were available to US servicemen from their PX stores following World War II, but having problems saying Schweizer Offiziersmesser, the official name for the knives, the men called them Swiss Army Knives, a name that has stuck to this day. This name has now been officially registered as a trademark by the Victorinox company and all subsidiaries producing this type of knife.

Recognized throughout the world with their red handles, white crosses, a few blades and several fold-out tools, the Swiss army knife is used by campers, fishermen, hunters, and in fact by anyone who requires a certain set of tools for a multitude of jobs. A vast array of designs is available for almost any activity, from the smaller models having only one blade, a combination can-opener bottle opener, a reamer and a screwdriver to the Giant, which is nine inches wide and boasts 87 different tools and can perform 141 different functions. Some people actually prefer the classic looks of the black Swiss army knife

Victorinox, together with Wenger, a subsidiary, are the manufacturers and they produce the very popular Classic Knife which measures only three inches but has amazing strength and little bulk. Equipped with a keyring for attaching to a key chain, the knife can be carried about conveniently. This small model has a number of useful tools such as a toothpick, knife blades, scissors, nail file, various screwdrivers, tweezers and many more tools which may not be used but are available if needed at any time.

The Presentation Master has ushered the Swiss Army Knife into the Information Age with its ultra modern features like a flash drive incorporating a fingerprint scanner enabling encryption of its data, a laser pointing device, and other computer accessories. All of the devices can be folded into the body by hand or pulled in by springs while they are not in use. The model without blades may be taken on board an aircraft.

Extending the range, knives such as the Champion Plus are fitted with such tools as a small saw with serrated blade, fish scaler, hook remover, punch tool, reamer and many more. A waterproof pouch is available as well as a leather belt pouch enabling the knife to be carried on the person. Other models include the Climber Swiss army knife and the Spartan.

A whetstone or steel may be used to sharpen the knives. Victorinox does recommend using the steel though, and actually supplies a knife blade sharpener for this very purpose. Not many people will deny the versatility of a Swiss army knife.

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