by Reid Mark For all those MacGyver fans out there Switzerland is not just all about chocolate and amazing scenery. Rather there is another great invention to have risen from the land of the snow capped Alps which makes them its fan and that is the concept of Swiss army knives. Swiss army knives are personalized totally and they are absolutely terrific. They have amazing features. The whole tool box can be fitted into a small packet looking like a large key chain and remain entirely practical. The starting of the Victorinox factory by Karl Elsner in the year 1884 was the cause for the invention of...

by Aaron Smith The utterance of the word Swiss Army reminds you of the knife. Obviously so since the Swiss Army knife is one of the most famous item after the chocolates that initiated from that place. However, there is a wide range of other Swiss Army products that the market gives us and hence the knife is not the only product manufactured by them. The Swiss Army pocket watch is a new product that has been introduced in the market. Though its not quite new and has already been sold in the markets but as compared to knife it iscomparatively new. Some people want it to be fashionable while for the...

by Steve Thibeault Invented way back in 1897, in the small town of Ibach Schwyz in Switzerland, many people say that the best army knife is this famous Swiss Army type. A variety of different tools, in addition to a knife, can be accessed in almost every situation imaginable. During World War II, US soldiers were unable to announce its proper Swiss name, so the term “Swiss Army knife” stuck. Today, there are a number of derivatives of this famous product available which you are most likely to choose when you’re looking for the best army knife available. Due to its complete...

If you are new to survival gear, you need to concentrate on getting a usable knife. Many times the knife you choose will not be big or oversize since these can make the knife usable and make it bulky to carry. It should be a simple knife, any other tool may be included with a knife can be bought separately that will work much better. Beware of additions on the knives, like hollow handles to store first aid kits, since this can cause the knife to be much weaker when you try to use it. The length to the blade can also be important since having one that is too big to make the knife awkward to use. On...

A survival knife is such equipment that can be of great help depending on its circumstances, size, construction and use. It can bail out people from the most impossible situations. When you are spending some time outdoor, there may be many emergency situations which you have to face. Since the fittest survive, you need to equip yourself with certain things that are useful in many ways and yet fit into your costume while taking up a very small space. But what is the best survival knife? To know this, we will have to conduct a research of the different types of them available and how each can help. ...

From the Manufacturer As one of the original multi-tool manufacturers, we have learned quite a bit over the years. Like how to make the toughest tools with patented gear driven Compound Leverage mechanisms. You have let us know, that quick access is a must. Just flip our tools out with one hand and see for yourself how well we listened. Versatility in the field is a necessity and hex bolt construction provides access. There is also a myriad of features that you might not readily see...

I’ve had a Swiss Army knife with me since I was a college student. I had to have one when I went off to college. I guess it was something about the “be prepared” feeling a Victorinox swiss army knife exudes. That knife is long since lost, but I foundly remember it. It was the Mechanic model. These days I carry a pink classic on my key chain so that my keys are easy to spot when on my desk or in my purse. I also have a yellow one in my desk drawer just in case I can’t find my pink one. Or, maybe someone needs to borrow a little pocket knife in an emergency. Anyhow, I wrote this...

Long having a reputation for overall toughness making them suitable for many outdoors uses, Gerber knives have come to represent legendary reliability and long lasting quality in a variety of extreme use situations. Based in Portland, Oregon Joseph Gerber, then in advertising, hired a local knife maker in 1910 to make him 25 sets of kitchen cutlery as gifts to his advertising clients. These early Gerber knives proved to be successful with the clients, so much so that the acclaim of the knives was widely spread and demand rapidly rose for similar knives to be produced. Ever the astute businessman, Mr....

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Hunting knives, tactical knives and pocket knives are the type of tools that every hunter needs at some point or another. When it comes time to prepare your game for transport off the mountain or to take care of some camping basics like cutting or chopping, it is important to have a sturdy, reliable hunting knife that you can count on to last for several hunting seasons. If the tactical knife or pocket knife is perpetually dull or flimsy it is very unlikely that you will enjoy your time hunting and may in fact result in a lack-luster hunting season. That is why it is important to make sure to always...