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The Swiss Army Knife is more than just a knife......

Also known as the Swiss knife (Schweizer Messer), the universal knife is a folding knife that contains many tools of a Swiss army knife in one body, and is named because the Swiss military equips soldiers with this type of tool knife.

The basic tools in Swiss Army knives are often ballpoint pens, toothpicks, scissors, flat-edged knives, can openers, screwdrivers, tweezers, etc. To use these tools, simply pull it out of the fold of the blade and you're ready to use.

Why does the soldier saber have the word "army"?

Recognized as the inventor of the Swiss Army knife, the Swiss Elsena was the son of a hatmaker who grew up to learn knife making in a knife factory.

This knife factory mainly produces small knives for domestic use. Elsena is obsessed with knife making, and in his spare time he also follows the industry and tries to make new knives.

The original sabers, in addition to the blade, consisted only of a screwdriver and a can opener. After six years of research, the saber uses a spring and a handle to connect tools, and at the same time adds more tools such as scissors, taper, tweezers, etc., which not only allows various tools to enter freely, but also does not interfere with each other. The tool was called the Swiss Army Knife and was patented in the same year.

In 1891, Swiss Karl Elsener was the first to make the Swiss Army Knife. At that time, the Swiss Army Knife had a wooden handle (mostly plastic and metal today) and only had two tools, a screwdriver and a can opener.

It was only in 1897 that Karl Elsener invented the new spring, and the Swiss Army knife began to fit into more tools. The 1890s were the years when the Swiss military began to use Swiss homemade knives, and in the past they used to use German-made knives.

In 1909, Karl Elsener began to engrave a white cross shield on the red grip of the Swiss Army knife as a trademark, and named the product after his mother, Victoria, and founded Victorinox.

In the 1940s, the U.S. military in Europe was very fond of this multi-purpose knife, but because it did not pronounce the German Offiziermesser (the German word originally means "officer's knife"), it was called the Swiss Army Knife.

As of 2013, Victorinox was still supplying the Swiss military with the knife. Another company that supplies Swiss Army knives to the Swiss military is Wenger. In addition to these two companies, there are a number of other manufacturers that produce similar multi-purpose tool knives.

But in general, only Victorinox and Wenger's products are considered authentic Swiss Army knives. In 2005, Victorinox acquired Vigo. In February 2008, the Swiss Armaments Agency evaluated the new saber from seven domestic and foreign manufacturers, including Victorinox.

In July, after analyzing the quality and technical performance of the saber, the relevant departments believed that the saber produced by Victorinox was the most cost-effective.

Charles Elsener, the fourth son of the founder, the hatter Balt Hasha Elsena Ott, was determined to become a knife worker.

AFTER SEVERAL YEARS AS A LABORER IN THE TUTTLINGEN DISTRICT OF SOUTHERN GERMANY, HE RETURNED TO HIS HOMETOWN AT THE AGE OF 24 AND IN 1884 HE OPENED HIS OWN KNIFE FACTORY IN THE TOWN OF IBACH (GLYPH) IN SCHWYZ, SWITZERLAND.

At that time, there was hardly any industry in the SCHWYZ region, so many young farmers were forced to migrate to North America, Australia or New Zealand.

In order to create new jobs, Karl Elsena founded the Swiss Master Cutlers Association in 1891, the main purpose of which was to unite all Swiss swordsmiths to manufacture soldiers' knives, which the Swiss army had to buy from the German Solingen (geographical name).

In October 1891, the association produced the first sabers sent to the Swiss army. Carl Elsena then began to make other elaborate pocket knives, which he distinguished by names such as student knives, officer knives and peasant knives instead of numbers.

The soldier's knife was thick and bulky, so Carl Elsena made a lighter and more beautiful knife for the officers, which had all the blades, awls, can drivers, and screwdrivers found on the soldier's knife, as well as a small blade and a corkscrew.

This new model, which had six knife bodies on top of two springs, was called an "officer's knife" by Karl. The design was officially registered on June 12, 1897.

Founded in 1884 as a small knife workshop, Victorinox is now a large knife manufacturer with more than 1,000 employees, producing around 30,000 Swiss Army knives a day, and demand is still outstripping supply.

People say that the only problem with the Victorinox Swiss Army Knife is how to increase production efficiency and produce more knives every day.

A popular Swiss Army knife generally has a main knife, a knife, reaming scissors, a bottle opener, a wooden saw, a small change cone, a cork puller, a toothpick, a small tweezer and other tools.

And some tools are also designed with a variety of functions, such as the bottle opener, which has three functions: bottle opening, flat mouth taper, and wire stripping groove. With the growth of the times, some new electronic technologies have also been introduced into the Swiss Army knife, such as built-in lasers, flashlights, etc.

The Swiss Army Knife has undergone a dramatic transformation in terms of application design. First of all, there are generally three specifications in terms of length (handle), taking the Venos knife as an example, the division is 5.8 cm, 9.1 cm and 11.1 cm at the mercy of small, medium and Chinese New Year's Eve.

The small knife is suitable for women and teenagers in terms of combination function, and the key chain is not carried with you all the way, and is mostly used for household subsistence, such as "Ruzi Army", "Mini Champion" and so on.

Because of its moderate length, the medium knife can be used as a common tool for field trips, and is also a good aid for household students and work.

"Classic, chairman", etc. The Chinese New Year's Eve knife is generally a handshake-type handle, comfortable to handle, is a good aid for field travel, mountain climbing expeditions and some work, such as "hunter", "work champion" and other models.

In addition to the difference in size, the Swiss Army Knife is mainly for different uses and uses, there are hundreds of models, such as "campers", "climbers", "climbers", "climbers", etc., which are suitable for wild travel, adventure and mountain climbing, etc., "fishing kings" and "fishermen" suitable for fishing, "car lovers" and "craftsmen" suitable for motorists, "managers", "boss" knives specially designed for managers, and even suitable knife shapes designed for left-handers.

This handy, versatile pocket knife quickly became extremely popular and began to receive more and more orders from abroad.

Among the assortment of sabers, the "flagship" is the "Swiss Champion" with 31 functions. The total weight of all the tools and the toolbox does not exceed the planned 95 grams (6.5 ounces), making it easy to carry.

Today, there are quite a wide variety of Swiss Army Knives, and the standard version of the Swiss Army Card is also equipped with many innovative tool combinations, such as the new LCD clock display, LED flashlight, USB memory drives for computers, lighters, and even MP3 players, etc., and the Swiss Army still distributes Swiss Army Knives today!

This handy, versatile pocket knife quickly became extremely popular, and more and more orders began to be received from abroad.

The functions of the knife were also constantly improving, and tools such as wooden saws and scissors were soon added to the knife. Soon, a cap driver was added to the large screwdriver, and a small screwdriver was added to the can driver.

Later, a nail file, toothpick, tweezers, a metal saw with a metal file, a descaler with a spit hook and ruler, a Phillips screwdriver, a key ring and a magnifying glass were added to the knife. Swiss Army knives can have more than a hundred combinations.

Among the assortment of sabers, the "flagship" is the "Swiss Champion" with 31 functions. The total weight of all the tools is only 185 grams (6.5 ounces), making it easy to carry.

Both the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the German Museum of Applied Arts in Munich have the VICTORINOX "Champion" in their collections as "Masterpieces of Industrial Design". The Swiss Champion consists of 64 individual parts and goes through more than 450 steps in the production process.

The "Swiss Champion" is the model with the most features and the widest range of applications. It is most suitable for field investigations, travel adventures, tourist vacations, camping and other situations.

Thanks to its versatility and compact design, the knife in hand makes you feel like you have a true all-purpose toolbox that can be combined like magic when you need it, making it the ideal equipment.

It is also a classic representative of the Swiss Army Knife, and is collected by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Munich Museum of Applied Arts as a "World Design Classic".

When not in use, placed on your bookshelf and in the wine cabinet, the rich knife culture and exquisite production technology will definitely attract every guest who visits.

The "Climber" is the most popular style of the Swiss Army knife among Chinese friends, equipped with the most commonly used tools, equipped with a handful of daily home life, all kinds of tools are just right, and the general intensity of travel activities can also be applied.

Specifications: 14 functions, length 9.1 cm, width 2.6 cm, thickness 1.8 cm, weight 85 grams.

"Hunter" added "Wood Saw" to "Climber". The "wood saw" is the most basic equipment in the travel and outing tool, which can deal with branches up to 5 cm in diameter, whether it is sawing wood to make a campfire or making a walking stick. The color dress is different from the red style of the traditional saber style, and it shows a unique field charm.

The Hunter's curved-toothed scythe is designed to deal with a variety of flexible ropes, plant stems, and branches, and it automatically bites the shaved object to prevent the blade from slipping, making the Hunter the only professional-grade hunting expedition knife among authentic Swiss Army knives.

As a result, the hilt of the knife bears the hunter's emblem of its unique stag head. It's more professional because it's simple – and you're welcome to join the deer hunters!

"Champion of Work" is the culmination of Victorinox's authentic Swiss professional range. The 9-centimeter-long lockable broadknife and the elegant black matte wavy handle are combined with a variety of powerful tools to make it a king's style. It can be used in a variety of ultra-strong applications.

The "Craftsman/Craftsman" is the second most functional model after the "Swiss Champion", and there are 5 special tools in addition to the regular tools: pliers can not only cut iron wires, bend iron sheets, tighten nuts, but also can be used to pull strings, bend fish hooks, etc., and with wooden saws, hacksaws and other handy tools, not only can you solve the needs of daily life, but also can be used to complete a certain intensity of professional work.

That's why American astronauts also choose this style as a portable tool during their work in space, so try it too. "Famous craftsman" replaces the "cork drill" of "craftsman" with "cross cone", and the rest of the tools are the same.

Specifications: 23 functions, length 9.1 cm, width 2.6 cm, thickness 2.7 cm, weight 120 g.

The Midnight Mini Champion is the most versatile model in the Classic collection. There are not only conventional life tools, but also some uncommon special tools, which are unique. The newly improved telescopic ballpoint pen with a small light-emitting tube saves you the hassle of carrying a pen and torch separately.

Specifications: 16 functions, length 5.8 cm, width 1.7 cm, thickness 1.3 cm, weight 45 grams.

The "Exemplary SD" itself belongs to the "Exquisite Series" of Victorinox authentic Swiss Army knives, and unlike the regular "Exemplar", the "Nail Descaler" is replaced by a "small change cone". The saber of the "Delicate Series" is particularly small in size, about the size of a large key, and is most convenient to carry with you in daily life. Trimming your nails, twisting screws, etc., will not bother you. The convenient life is really chic.

The "Field Army" belongs to the "Standard Series" in the authentic Swiss Army Knife of Victorinox. It has a special tool that is very suitable for field use, "double-row sharp-toothed wooden saw", and branches with a diameter of 5 cm can be easily sawn, worthy of the name "field army".

The "waiter" itself belongs to the "light series" of the authentic Swiss Army knives of Victorinox. The function is simple and lightweight, and the so-called "tools are not many, enough is just right". Carry one with you for flexibility and convenience everywhere.

Specifications: 9 functions, length 8.4 cm, width 2.5 cm, thickness 1.1 cm, weight 35 grams.

The "recruit" itself belongs to the "light series" of the authentic Swiss Army knives of Victorinox. It is suitable for students and friends to use in daily study and life. It can be used to sharpen pencils, cut paper, do crafts, open soda bottles, picnics, etc.

Specifications: 10 functions, length 8.4 cm, width 2.5 cm, thickness 1.3 cm, weight 50 grams.

Victorinox is currently the largest tool manufacturer in Europe and is located in the small town of Ibako in the canton of Schwyz, surrounded by mountains in central Switzerland.

Victorinox is not only a world-famous 'saber', but also a 'multi-functional tool' that is widely used in travel, mountaineering, diving, model airplane sports, bicycle repair, automobiles and daily life. With more than 950 employees, VICTORINOX is the largest industrial enterprise in the SCHWYZ region and the largest tool manufacturer in Europe.

In 1884, the cutter Carl Elsena founded a knife workshop here, the forerunner of today's Victorinox company.

In 1909, Elsena's mother died, and the factory was renamed Victoria, and in 1921, when stainless steel (Inox) appeared in the area, the word "stainless steel" was added to the company's name, forming the household name of the Victorinox brand.

Since 1884, the company has grown from a handicraft workshop with just over 20 people to a large knife factory with more than 1,000 employees, producing more than 100,000 knives a day, 90% of which are exported abroad.

The company's products have grown from one to more than 800 products, and the current chairman is Carl Elsena III, the grandson of the founder.

IN 1945-1949 THE VICTORINOX POCKET KNIVES WERE SOLD IN LARGE QUANTITIES TO SPECIALIZED STORES IN THE U.S. ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE, AND THIS BUSINESS ALSO MADE THE SWISS ARMY KNIVES FAMOUS ALL OVER THE WORLD.

The name "Offiziermesser" was too difficult and tongue-twisting for American officers and soldiers, so they simply called it the "Swiss Army Knife." The name is well known in English-speaking countries and regions. It is known as "Couteau Suise" in France and "Schweizer Messer" in Germany and Austria, both referring to "Swiss knives".

PRESIDENT LYNDON B. JOHNSON OF THE UNITED STATES ONCE PRESENTED 4,000 POCKET KNIVES ENGRAVED WITH HIS INITIALS TO HIS GUESTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE. Later, President Ronald Reagan and President George W. Bush followed this tradition and became recognized as the "trump card of quality" by the world.

Swiss diplomats and senior military officials often present Swiss Army knives to the host countries they visit.

The Swiss Army Knife has a particular appeal for pilots. IN 1960, AFTER FRANCIS GRAY POWERS, A U.S. 2 RECONNAISSANCE PILOT, WAS SHOT DOWN OVER RUSSIA, THE RUSSIANS MADE ALL HIS BELONGINGS PUBLIC, INCLUDING THE FAMOUS LITTLE RED SWISS ARMY KNIFE.

The Nigerian Air Force ordered a large number of Swiss Army knives with curved blades, which could be used to cut the rope that bound the parachute to escape when the tide was turning.

Since the German army had also purchased sabers from IBACH (place names) since 1976, the German eagle was stamped on the olive green scabbard at the Swiss "+".

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) also ordered the Swiss Army Knife to be standard equipment on the space shuttle Columbia. The "Swiss Army Knife" is often copied in foreign countries such as Germany, France, Spain, the United States, Japan and China, but the quality is not as good as the original.

Unfortunately, however, many foreign reproductions bear Swiss crosses, which have to be prevented through the mediation of Swiss ambassadors and court orders.

CRIMINALS ADD CROSSES TO SABERS TO MAKE THEM FAKE, AND THE ONLY SWISS MANUFACTURERS THAT ARE OFFICIALLY AUTHORIZED TO USE CROSSES ON KNIVES ARE VICTORINOX AND WENGER.