45,000 Swiss Army knives! Yes, that is what the Victorinox factory at Ibach in Switzerland can produce in a day. These knives are exported to over 130 countries all over the world. But does the Army of Switzerland actually use any of these knives? The Switzerland army uses the Swiss Army Knife model ‘Soldier’ as…
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“A little bit of Switzerland with you forever” – That is what Carl Elsener Jr. said once. As I think about those words, he was absolutely right about that for people like me. After all, I have been carrying a Swiss Army Knife (SAK) attached to my keychain for more than a decade! Victorinox produces…
I have seen people carrying knives being questioned by the police and their pocket knives getting confiscated. At the same time, I have successfully carried a Swiss Army Knife in my pocket almost every day without any issues. People who are planning to get a Swiss Army Knife are probably thinking about the same question!…
Victorinox produces more than 60,000 pocket knives a day. In fact, in 2017, the company produced its 500-millionth Swiss Army Knife! While the number sounds incredible, the largest cutlery manufacturer of Europe has the backing of a long illustrious history behind its capability. From Swiss Army knives to kitchen knives, watches, and travel luggage, Victorinox…
The Victorinox SwissCard always looked like a gimmick to me at first. However, I got one, not for myself but as a gift for my sister. After spending some time with it and looking at all its features, I am convinced that Victorinox has managed to design a very attractive as well as a useful…
I never gave much thought about owning the Victorinox MiniChamp until I saw a friend carrying it in his keychain. Especially, when he used it as a pen to jot down a few things on a piece of paper, I was convinced I needed a MiniChamp. After all, who doesn’t need an emergency pen? Victorinox…
A penknife that has an actual pen? Well, A Swiss Army Knife (SAK) is not just a penknife, it is a lot more and packs a lot of other tools. And a pen just happens to be one of them. Some smaller Swiss Army Knives (58mm SAK models) meant to be carried in the keychain…
The ever-popular Swiss Army Knife is known for its strong slip joint. But you may need a knife that actually has a locking blade. Will a Swiss Army Knife suffice? Swiss Army Knives have locking blades in some of their bigger models, especially the Victorinox 111mm range. Anything smaller than that usually does not have…