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A Swiss Army Knife Is Known For Its Astonishing Versatility
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.
Easily recognizable by its red handle grips with a white cross at one end and consisting of one or two blades and a number of useful tools that may be folded out, a Swiss Army Knife has been the tool of choice of hunters, fishermen, campers and anyone else needing a convenient, portable set of tools that can perform a large variety of tasks. There are many designs on the market that will suit almost any job. Indeed, regardless of what immediately springs to mind, some folks like the black Swiss army knife. These range from the lightweight models containing a knife blade, bottle and can-opener combinations, a screwdriver and a reamer, to the massive Giant, all of nine inches broad and with 87 separate tools able to accomplish 141 functions.
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.
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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