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Mechanic Swiss Army

In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory in the little village of Ibach, Switzerland. In 1897, he crafted the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife. Since that time, the Elsener family has continued to craft tools in the Victorinox tradition of in talent design, durability, and quality. This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of basi class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime versus defects in material and workmanship. Remember, if it doesn't say Victorinox, it's not the Original Swiss Army Knife.

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6 of 6 persons found the following review helpful.
The Gold Standard for pocket knives
By Kenneth W. Church
I love this knife. It is a great all around knive. It has sufficient gimmicks to get me through most situations. Granted you are not tunnelling out of prison or surviving on Lost with this knife alone but it would be an splendid compliment to any tools you would have. I back up the Swiss Army knife with a Gerber Multitool for real heft with lifting or wrenching needs. This is my third knife. The initial fell into a fire and the plastic handles metled but the knife still works; that's now my car knife. The second is my work knife and this one is my camping knife. I receive pleasure from it immensely.

2 of 2 humans found the following review helpful.
Boyfriend present
By Niki
I purchased this for my boyfriend as an anniversary gift. It was so shiny and nice when we got it. It also was sooo handy when we moved. This knife was just the thing necessitated in unpacking and tinkering with new house oddities. Boyfriend was going to take it to work, and I would let him. I need it at home.

2 of 2 humans found the following review helpful.
what i wanted
By vege boy
wanted to get a multi-tool, but they were either too pricey or had tools that i didn't need. this knife was precisely what i needed.

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