This well-known and versatile tool is a powerful tool with pocket design and manual implementation. The now world-famous Victorinox Swiss Army Knife had its origins as a knife created specifically for the Swiss Army. Its original design had only one blade, a screwdriver so that soldiers could assemble and disassemble their weapons, a can opener for food, and a punch for harnesses and chairs.
This initial model was created by Karl Elsener in 1891, and since then the acceptance of the Swiss Army Knife has only grown exponentially, until it became a referential and classic tool, worldwide.
What is a Victorinox Swiss Army Knife?
It is a multipurpose hand tool, which has a pocket design, making it incredibly portable and very friendly. The tool has a metal or plastic handle, which contains inside a set of instruments with different functions.
These instruments are attached to the handle by a mechanism that rotates around a pivot, which allows users to select and remove the required instrument to be used. In general, a standard or basic Swiss Army Knife contains a knife, screwdriver, scissors, bottle opener, and file.
The parts or instruments of the Swiss Army Knife are made of high-quality materials, such as stainless steel, chrome, and molybdenum. This is to ensure the resistance of each of the devices, as well as the quality of the tool itself.
Functions of a Swiss Army Knife
The applications that can be executed with a Swiss Army Knife (Victorinox) depend on the instruments that each model of the knife has. We will describe the most common devices, present in this multi-purpose tool.
Knife or cutting blade
This is the basic instrument of the Swiss Army Knife, every model has the blade. Designed with a sharp edge, it can be used to cut different elements, such as food, rope, fabric, etc. Also, it can be used to sharpen branches or any other object. The blades come in different sizes, depending on the model of the Victorinox.
It is very important to handle it carefully and to keep the blade on the inside of the handle when it is not being used.
Screwdriver
Another useful device is the screwdriver. The basic model is the paddle screwdriver, perfect for adjusting or loosening small screws. Some Swiss Army Knife models have a crosshead or Philips screwdriver, and they also have this instrument in medium size, which allows working with larger screws.
Scissors
Although its size is small, this device is capable of cutting bags, envelopes, hair, packages in general, and is much easier to carry and handle than a conventional scissor.
Bottle opener
This instrument is very useful for opening bottles with unscrewed caps. Ideal for explorers or campers, even for use in the city when you have the traditional bottle opener.
File (tool)
The Swiss Army Knife file allows you to smooth and correct irregularities on surfaces such as nails, woods, and some types of metals.
Can opener
This is one of the most important instruments inside a Swiss Army Knife. By maintaining a firm grip on the tool handle, the sharp tip of the can opener can be applied to cut the lid of the can very easily.
Rule
Although not one of the basic instruments of the Swiss Army Knife, some models have a ruler in inches and centimeters.
Pliers
To cut cables or wires, the pliers provided by some Swiss army knives, work without problems.
Victorinox Portability
To further facilitate portability, the Swiss Army Knife has a key ring. This allows you to link the tool to your car or house keys, ensuring that wherever you go, you take the multi-purpose tool with you.
This ring also allows you to attach the Swiss Army Knife to bags, belts, pants, and jackets so that you have quick and easy access to it.
The Swiss Army Knife is a multifunctional tool, of great resistance, and thanks to its versatility it has become a classic in the world of manual instruments.
Without a doubt, it is a tool that we will continue to use in an endless number of applications over time.
