Swiss Army Knife

[4506517]

This is almost as bad as collecting 3rd gennies....buy one and next thing you know, you're trying to justify purchasing another one......

 

[k22fan]

At least pocket knives are less expensive and take less storage space than "3rd gennies" and Swiss Army Knives are very affordable pocket knives.

 

[arjay]

This thread got me thinking back and rummaging around and I found a few.When I was a kid my father would periodically visit family in Switzerland and bring one back and sometimes give it to me.I haven't carried one in years, I prefer a small lock back,but I just sharpened those old knives anyway [emoji1]

 

[Wyo]

Carried a Victorinox Nomad for years until the blade was worn so thin from sharpening that it was more like a stiletto. Picked up a one-hand Trekker a few years ago. I like the locked blade and have gutted a couple of deer with it, but it's a little big for every day carry. My current knife is a Swiss Army Pioneer. It's a better size and has most everything I need.

 

[flyerdoc]

must have at least 10 of them, one lives on my keychain, others find a place in my truck...shaving kit...gun kit...home office drawer...office drarwer...hiking backpack...fanny pack...
I'm starting to think I have a problem

Funny part is that I use them all the time. Get as many as you can!

The one on my keychain is small/very small, sissors, tiny pen (yep, used it on many occaions), file, knife. Well, I went to Madison Square Garden and they wouldn't let me in! LOL, the blade is no sharper than a toothpick. Good lord, told the guard I wanted to see his supervisor. The supervisor came and confirmed I couldn't pass with it. I then asked to speak with her supervisor...finally reached a gentleman that asked me if my wife was present. She was. He asked her if she had a purse with her. She did. He then asked her if he placed the offending Swiss Army Knife in her purse would she promise not to return it to me until we left MSG! She agreed, and the knife was placed in her bag...we saw the game and my wife, as agreed, gave me my knife back after we left.

You can't make this stuff up!

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I have a carry knife along with my CH Firearm. Work has identified anything with an edge as a weapon so it has to stay in the car. Here was the collection a while back.

 

[oldfart64]

I am intrigued by the models with pliers.

Anyone have any experience with the pliers?

Seems like they would be handy.

I have several with the pliers, unless it is something pretty small, they are not much use, they are well constructed and will strip about 16 to 18 ga wire. I am guessing they will hold about a 10mm ( guess about 1/4 ") I use leatherman tools for heavier stuff.

 

[eveled]

That's called a bail, and only the Wenger military knives had them.

I've owned both brands, and the Vic. was better finished.

Not sure about issued knives, but my first victorinox had a bail. 60's vintage, 4blade corkscrew & half round awl. No pick no tweezers. Still have the knife, but the bail is long gone.

 

[smoothshooter]

I'm thinking it would be a good idea to start carrying one.

Victorinox or Wenger? They're both the same company now.

Which model?

Why do you like that model?

Get one WITH the corkscrew.
The main reason is because a tiny screwdriver is available that screws down into the corkscrew for safe storage that fits the little screws in the hinges of prescription and sun glasses. I know, because I just ordered a 5 - pack of them from Amazon. I have been carrying a Victorinox with the tiny aftermarket screwdriver since 1986.
The corkscrew works very well for untying knots in running shoes and kid's shoes too.

 

[Darkenfast]

A friend gave me a NIB Victorinox a couple of years ago. It says "SWISSCHAMP" on the box. It took me back to when I was fascinated by these things as a kid.

 

[Marshwheeling]

Lowe's recently had a lot of their pocket knives on clearance. I paid $7.49 each for a couple of Recruits (spear main, pen blade, bottle opener, can opener). Pretty basic, but a good starter for the grandson.