Scissor Sharpener
The Swiss Army Knife – Use It In Almost Any Situation
In 1891, Karl Elsener, the owner of a surgical steel company, was dismayed to learn the utility pocket knives issued to the Swiss Army were manufactured in Germany. Elsener felt that any products supplied to Swiss soldiers should be made by Swiss people in Switzerland. Elsener started producing the first of the knives, the Modell 1890, towards the end of 1891 after obtaining the contract. Later, after a few modifications, the rest of the world was able to enjoy the versatility of a Swiss army knife.
The year that any particular model of knife had been introduced onto the market can be determined from the Modell (the German Spelling) number. The first knife, Modell 1890, had been given to Swiss soldiers so that they could open cans and disassemble and assemble their army issue rifles. This particular knife consisted of a knife blade, screwdriver, can-opener and a reamer. Its grips were made from dark oak which was later replaced by 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.
The red hand grips with the white cross emblazoned on it, the multiple blades and flip out tools make the Swiss Army Knife the most recognized compact tool kit in the world and it is revered by fishermen, campers, hunters and by anyone who can appreciate this small, portable, quality tool kit capable of performing so many tasks. Enthusiasts can choose from a vast range of models designed to accomplish an equally large range of jobs. There are so many designs to choose from that range between the simple model that has a single blade, a reamer, a screwdriver and a combination of bottle opener and can opener, up to the huge Giant, spanning nine inches across and armed with a total of 87 tools capable of accomplishing 141 separate functions. Furthermore red is not the only color. Increasingly you find people who opt for the black Swiss army knives.
Victorinox and Wenger, a subsidiary, produce this range of knives including the popularly acclaimed Classic Knife, a mere three inches in length but very strong with very little bulk. This model has a keyring and can be attached to a key chain which allows it to be kept close at hand. The type of tools found on this small knife are blades, scissors, a toothpick, different screwdriver heads, tweezers, nail files and so many more that may not be needed, but are included with the design in the event that they will be needed.
The latest design for the modern age is the Presentation Master, a tool that includes a laser pointer, fingerprint scanner with memory stick and on board data encryption. All of the knifes attachments can be retracted into the knife, using springs, when they are not required. Being lightweight and having no blades, it is permitted to carry this device aboard aircraft.
A favorite for the outdoors and with the survivalist, is the Champion Plus Swiss army knife, fitted with tools like a serrated saw blade, punch tool, hook remover, reamer, fish scaler and a host of others. A black leather pouch or a waterproof pouch are available allowing the tool to be carried around conveniently.
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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