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| There are few knives as instantly recognizable and thought provoking as the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife. Born in 1897 in the village of Ibach, Switzerland, the Swiss Army Knife has been the storied companion of military and civilians alike for over 100 years. |
Pre-dating the current swarm of multi-tools, the Swiss Army Knife can lay legitimate claim to being the original multi-tool and has evolved from small beginnings to be one of the most versatile knife/tools in the world. This evolution has brought the Swiss Army Knife to lofty heights such as being the standard issue tool aboard the Space Shuttle, or given as gifts by American Presidents to visiting dignitaries. The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife has been present at the scaling of Mount Everest and in the darkest recesses of the Amazon rain forest. This knife has literally been a life saver in numerous situations and currently stands on display at both the New York Museum of Modern Art as well as the Munich State Museum for Applied Art. |
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Presently, there are over 100 different models of the Swiss Army Knife to choose from. The flagship knife among all these is the SwissChamp Swiss Army Knife. The Swiss Champ model stands as the pinnacle in Swiss Army Knives and is a highly recognized, respected and sought after tool around the world. With over 30 functions onboard, the Swiss Champ Swiss Army Knife has no competition among pocket knives. While these tools are built to last a lifetime, the cost is far more reasonable than one would expect, with the Swiss Champ usually being available in the $60.00 range. |
| If a full blown king of pocket knives is not necessary, there is an enormous number of Swiss Army Knives made in ascending levels of complexity to choose from. Starting with the simplest Swiss Army Classic model and ending with the mind-boggling Swiss Army SwissChamp XAVT, the available selections are wide and varied. From the simplest to the impossibly complex and all stops in between, there is a Swiss Army Knife right for every need. |
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Swiss Army Knives are not the only thing Victorinox does well. Pliers based multi-tools, also known as pocket tools are also offered by Victorinox and are considered to be some of the best that can be had anywhere. The SwissTool line of pliers based multi-tools is made in a variety of formats with different sets of onboard tools available depending on one’s needs.
As an added bonus, Victorinox also makes watches, apparel and travel gear to suit a dignified and active taste. The Victorinox Swiss Army Knife has established itself as an invaluable piece of equipment and is carried as a dependable companion by millions the world over. In the coming years, Victorinox will continue furthering their reputation of innovative and reliable knives and will deliver more of the handiest pocket knives on the planet. |
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