Swiss Army Knife ExplorerVictorinox multi-tools were used broad for the duration of the Skylab program and have been share of the very fixed list of personal instrumentation carried by space shuttle astronauts since the basi flight. The Explorer knife features a huge blade, little blade, corkscrew, may opener, little screwdriver for Phillips screws, bottle opener, big screwdriver, wire stripper, reamer, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, scissors, multi-purpose hook (parcel carrier), Phillips screwdriver, magnifying glass.
From the widely known and esteemed company that produced the Swiss Army Knife a century ago comes the Explorer knife/multi-tool in a gift box that is perfective for any camping or hiking enthusiast. This very useful, 16-function multi-tool knife has been included in the Design Collection at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City. The Explorer holds 16 stainless-steel tools that will be there when you need them, but not burden you with it is size when you don't. The ordinary tools include a huge blade, little blade, corkscrew, may opener, little screwdriver for Phillips screws, bottle opener with big screwdriver, wire stripper, reamer, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, scissors, multi-purpose hook (parcel carrier), Phillips screwdriver and magnifying glass. The Explorer comes incased in a red and silver box crafted to look like the Original Swiss Army shield/logo. The beautiful gift box makes this knife the perfective present for the duration of the holidays. The box may then be re-used to store particular items. As with all Victorinox items, the Explorer is made to exacting standards of construction in Ibach, Switzerland at the same factory that has made Swiss Army knives for the last century. Victorinox focuses on each detail, from selecting the finest materials to performing the final inspection. In addition, each person tool has been hardened in a dissimilar way to stand up to it is indicated use. Outfitted with a nylon handle and aluminum housing, the Explorer carries a lifetime warranty.  The Explorer measures just 3-1/2 inches long when closed and holds 16 stainless steel tools. |
Explorer Features: - Large blade
- Small blade
- Corkscrew
- Can opener
- Small screw driver for Phillips screws
- Bottle opener
- Large screwdriver
- Wire stripper
- Reamer
- Key ring
- Tweezers
- Toothpick
- Scissors
- Multi-purpose hook
- Phillips screwdriver
- Magnifying glass
About Swiss Army Knives
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus begun what would become the global brand name Victorinox, a combining of Victoria, for Elsener's mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox gives rise to watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The introductory product dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women buying goods in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor for versatility.
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
 Quinticential pocket knife-Fantastic!
By Little Joey
I have owned respective incarnations of Victorinox Swiss Army knives for closely 3 decades. I think I am on my fourth now. Two lost and one given away. It lives in the pocket of my jeans each single day.
They alter the model names and features around from year to year.
The Explorer is my current favored and is fundamentally THE knife I have owned for all these years.
One of the major qualifying constituents for me is the Phillips Head screwdriver, which I use regularly. Many of victorinox's models have this screwdriver coming out of the handle perpandicular to the handle's length. Which seems utterly ridiculous. It's very awkard to use efficaciously in that configuration. Much better when it comes straight off the end of the handle, as a typical screwdriver does.
So that's what I look for first. The huge knife blades, little knife blade is great. The scissors are great...more than a gimmick. I use them frequently. (Be careful not to overbend the spring when "adjusting"...although you may get replacements. I substituted mine in Rome various years ago at a tiny knife shop)
I use the magnifying glass as well...for a whole bunch of stuff. And more so now that my eyes are starting to go!
Essentially, everything on here has a intent and is utile in my each day life, with the exception perhaps, of the fence-wire-puller thingy. It is a reasonable size and weight. No extra wood camping saw or chainsaw or anything else that's only going to get use once a year.
Manufacturing quality and finish on these are great. As they say, "Don't be befooled by imitations".
Perfect knife: Great features, not one thing extraneous, good weight, outstanding quality, and great price.
Don't lose it and you'll have it for the rest of your life. 4 of 4 humans found the following review helpful.
 A good value if purchased as a combo
By Eric H. Lee
The price for this one is finelooking good if you buy it with another knife to get free shipping. Can't say much regarding the Explorer - it is a nice little knife. The shield case looks metal, but is cheap plastic. I could have done without it. 2 of 2 persons found the following review helpful.
 explorer swiss army knife
By halvah
The knife arrived with a scratched up plastic handle, which makes it look like a second hand product. It is likely that the scratches on the red plastic handle comes from the case in which the knife is loosely packed. The case is an unnecessary accoutrement which needlessly adds to the cost and which is likely never to be used. But it is the loosely packed knife which bangs versus the case,probably for the duration of transit, which is what causes the scratches. See all 29 client reviews... |
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