Medical Equipment and Supplies

The Swiss Army Knife – Useful In Almost Any Chore 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 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 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 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.

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.

The knives may be sharpened using either steel or a whetstone, although Victorinox recommend using the steel and, in fact manufacture a knife sharpener, precisely for this purpose. With so many uses, the versatility of a Swiss army knife can not be disputed.

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