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Swiss knife

21 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/swiss-knife.79875/

pritish_kul2
pritish_kul2 Original post #1
Feb 7, 2008 at 5:57 PM
Can anyone explain me the various tools in a swiss knife?
shady_inc
Feb 7, 2008 at 6:41 PM
Go here
chesss
chesss #3
Feb 7, 2008 at 9:58 PM
Depends on the swissknife.

Mine has -
toothpick, tweezer
2 blades (knives)
scissor
1 hook
cork opener
2 screwdrivers
bottle opener
can opener
some pointed tool to make holes.

The swissknife my dad owns doesn't have scissors and the hook. He got it for Rs. 300 (not 200)
gsoul2soul
Feb 7, 2008 at 10:44 PM
And i have seen some "rather polished version" of "Swiss Knife" made in China... with "2 GB USB Drive" :D

he he he.... Oh these Chinese!!

Scary thing is... nowadays their product is polished, quite good to look and feel... almost (ALMOST) original !!
Cool G5
Cool G5 #5
Feb 7, 2008 at 11:18 PM
Pen drives in army knifes is a good idea.Very convenient.
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Feb 7, 2008 at 11:25 PM
Swiss Army Knives are made by one of two companies, Wenger (The Genuine Swiss Army Knife) or Victorinox (The Original Swiss Army Knife). This happened because when the Swiss called fora design for a multi-function survival tool for its Army officers, both companies submitted designs that were so good that neither could be refused. So they were both given orders to supply knives, which they were allowed to market under the taglines mentioned against their names. However, Wenger bought Victorinox in Oct. 2004, although they still make knives under that name.

Several models exist, from both companies. The common characteristic of all Swiss Knives is the 3-1/2" tempered steel blade. Most also have a smaller 1-1/2" blade. Several models carry a pair of scissors, and almost all have bottle and can openers with integrated screwdrivers.

Having owned 4 (3 currently of various models and 1 that was stolen from me a long time ago), I can attest to the fact that they are possibly the best thing to have with you in trouble.

@chesss:
If your father got his knife for Rs. 200/-, I regret to inform you that it is most likely fake.

@gsoul2soul:
By the way, there actually is a Victorinox knife that has a built-in USB drive, but that was only 512 MB, IIRC. There is also one with a super-bright LED flashlight built in.
pritish_kul2
Feb 8, 2008 at 2:57 PM
i knw wht all tools my VICTORINOX swiss knife has but i want to knw which tool is wht??? i will post the pic very soon....and u guys tell me which is the screwdriver,knife etc.etc..
cpyder
cpyder #8
Feb 8, 2008 at 3:25 PM
.. and there are stories about the life being saved by these knives..

*www.victorinox.ch/index.cfm?page=226&lang=E
Cool G5
Cool G5 #9
Feb 8, 2008 at 4:25 PM
The army knife comes handy,when you can't find a screwdriver to open your or your's friend pc cabinet.Also to fix cd drives,mobo etc.

I recently installed a dvd writer using an army knife. :D
pritish_kul2
Feb 18, 2008 at 3:47 PM
*img86.imageshack.us/img86/5480/dsc01615editedfb2.jpg
girish.g
girish.g #11
Feb 18, 2008 at 4:06 PM
i too have the same one
the one on your photos right(the big ones):1 knife, i scissor, 2 botlle openers(one with the flat tip can be used as a screw driver), dont know about the other two.
the ones on the left(the small ones):there is one screw driver,one nail file,one cork screw
slugger
slugger #12
Feb 18, 2008 at 5:48 PM
What is this world coming to...?

people unable to recognise a screwdriver or knife when they see one :rolleyes:

people need help recognising a screwdriver :shock:

and even worse people pointing it out for them :rolleyes:
pritish_kul2
Feb 18, 2008 at 7:33 PM
can any1 point out by downloading the pic and putting arrows usinng paint
pritish_kul2
Feb 20, 2008 at 8:23 PM
cAN ANY ONE???TELL ME WHT ALL ARE THE THINGS
Cool G5
Cool G5 #16
Mar 5, 2008 at 4:48 PM
@pritish Kul2 - The one in the pic is the same i got with cinthol body spray. :D
koolbluez
koolbluez #17
Mar 5, 2008 at 6:00 PM
Talkin of swiss knives.. check this one out..
*www.popsci.com/files/imagecache/article_image_large/files/articles/giantknife_485.jpg
9" wide, £499,99 & having 85 fully functional implements!
1. 2.5" Serrated locking blade
2. Nail file, nail cleaner
3. Corkscrew
4. Adjustable pliers with wire crimper and cutter
5. Removable screwdriver bit adapter
6. 2.5" Blade for Official World Scout Knife
7. Spring-loaded, locking needle-nose pliers with wire cutter
8. Removable screwdriver bit holder
9. Phillips head screwdriver bit 0
10. Phillips head screwdriver bit 1
11. Phillips head screwdriver bit 2
12. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5 mm x 3.5 mm
13. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.6 mm x 4.0 mm
14. Flat head screwdriver bit 1.0 mm x 6.5 mm
15. Magnetized recessed bit holder
16. Double-cut wood saw with ruler (inch & cm)
17. Bike chain rivet setter, removable 5m allen wrench, screwdriver for slotted and Phillips head screws
18. Removable tool for adjusting bike spokes, 10m hexagonal key for nuts
19. Removable 4mm curved allen wrench with Phillips head screwdriver
20. Removable 10mm hexagonal key
21. Patented locking Phillips head screwdriver
22. Universal wrench
23. Laser pointer with 300 ft. range
24. 1.65" Clip point utility blade
25. Metal saw, metal file
26. 4 mm allen wrench
27. 2.5" blade
28. Fine metal file with precision screwdriver
29. Double-cut wood saw
30. Cupped cigar cutter with double-honed edges
31. 12/20-Gauge choke tube tool
32. Watch caseback opening tool
33. Snap shackle
34. Telescopic pointer
35. Compass, straight edge, ruler (in./cm)
36. Mineral crystal magnifier with precision screwdriver
37. 2.4" Springless scissors with serrated, self-sharpening design
38. Shortix key
39. Flashlight
40. Fish scaler, hook disgorger, line guide
41. Micro tool holder
42. Micro tool adapter
43. Micro scraper-straight
44. Reamer
45. Fine fork for watch spring bars
46. Pin punch 1.2 mm
47. Pin punch .8 mm
48. Round needle file
49. Removable tool holder with expandable receptacle
50. Removable tool holder
51. Multi-purpose screwdriver
52. Flat Phillips head screwdriver
53. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5 mm x 3.5 mm
54. Spring loaded, locking flat nose nose-pliers with wire cutter
55. Phillips head screwdriver bit 0
56. Phillips head screwdriver bit 1
57. Phillips head screwdriver bit 2
58. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.5 mm x 3.5 mm
59. Flat head screwdriver bit 0.6 mm x 4.0 mm
60. Flat head screwdriver bit 1.0 mm x 6.5 mm
61. Can opener
62. Phillips head screwdriver
63. 2.5" Clip point blade
64. Golf club face cleaner
65. 2.4" Round tip blade
66. Patented locking screwdriver, cap lifter, can opener
67. Golf shoe spike wrench
68. Golf divot repair tool
69. Micro straight-curved
70. Special tool holder
71. Phillips head screwdriver 1.5mm
72. Screwdriver 1.2 mm
73. Screwdriver .8 mm
74. Mineral crystal magnifier, fork for watch spring bars, small ruler
75. Removable screwdriver bit holder
76. Magnetized recessed bit holder
77. Tire tread gauge
78. Reamer/awl
79. Patented locking screwdriver, cap lifter, wire stripper
80. Special Key
81. Toothpick
82. Tweezers
83. Adapter
84. Key ring
85. Second key ring

If u find it difficult to identify for this small a swiss knife... try guessing these out :twisted:
aditya.shevade
Mar 5, 2008 at 6:59 PM
WTF? Why call it a knife then?
L
legolas #19
Mar 5, 2008 at 7:15 PM
^ ^ looks like that the Swiss knife with these protruding accessories are from Krypton ;) :D Jus kidding...
Gigacore
Gigacore #20
Mar 5, 2008 at 7:27 PM
looks much like a mechanic's tool kit :lol: