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  Swiss Army knife - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The term "Swiss Army knife" is often used synonymously with the term "pocket knife", and is also sometimes generically used to describe a tool, especially a software tool, that is a collection of special-purpose tools.
The Swiss Army Knife is a signature of the American TV show "MacGyver", wherein MacGyver often improvises tools that are needed to solve problems.
The Swiss Army knife has also been parodied in animated TV shows such as The Simpsons and the animated version of The Tick, in which a fictional Swiss Army squad carries backpack-sized versions of the knife.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Swiss_Army_knife   (746 words)

  
 Seventeen Short Stories About Swiss Army Knives
In mid-2004, Giltsharp celebrated the arrival of the Swissmemory (the Swiss Army Knife equipped with a removable USB memory stick) with a writing competition, challenging writers and bloggers to pen a short story involving a Swiss Army Knife.
It was, it was… it was a Swiss Army knife...
My Swiss Army Knife by Paul Burroughes: Anyway, there we were, whizzing down the pit and up the other side, and as usual going over the big hump in the middle I took off, and predictably, came down on the front wheel first.
www.giltsharp.com /swiss_army   (1824 words)

  
 Swiss Army Knives: Gifts4Less2U.Com
Swiss Army Knives are ideal gifts for just about any occasion and we carry one for every budget, big or small.
Swiss Army Knives are famous the world over for quality, functionality and style.
Swiss Army Knives by Victorinox come in an astonishing variety of styles and colors.
www.gifts4less2u.com /Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=SAK   (258 words)

  
 BBC - h2g2 - Swiss Army Knives
Made by two Swiss companies called Victorinox and Wenger, it was originally intended for officers and soldiers of the Swiss army.
Because the Swiss army had just introduced a new rifle that needed a screwdriver to be maintained, the knives delivered included one.
Swiss army knives are not exclusive to the Swiss army today, and nor have they ever been, really.
www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/A592724   (860 words)

  
 Science & Technology: news from swissinfo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Swiss Army knife has taken a leap into cyberspace with the latest addition to its ever-expanding range of tools.
The Swiss Army knife is renowned the world over for its versatility and comes with a huge variety of tools depending on which model you choose.
The new Swiss Army knife with a USB memory stick will be presented at the Hanover CeBIT computer fair.
www.swissinfo.org /sen/swissinfo.html?siteSect=511&sid=4791994   (493 words)

  
 Swiss Army Knives
The purchase, use, and ownership of knives are subject to a wide variety of local laws and regulations.
In light of recent events involving national security, knives may not be permitted in government buildings or on government property (such as court houses, federal offices, national monuments, and airports).
It is the responsibility of the buyer to investigate and comply with the laws and regulations that apply in his or her specific area.
www.dantesknife.com /swiss_army_knives.htm   (1047 words)

  
 Switcblade Knives - Automatic Knives - Tactical knife - automatic switchblade knife Swiss Army knife sales
Wenger Swiss Army knives and the Wenger Swiss army knife company are also considered as "genuine" because both Wenger and Victorinox have manufactured Swiss Army Knives for the Swiss government as Army issue.
The fact is that these knives were banned based on that image alone as a knee jerk reaction by politicians of the day and it was largely racially motivated.
There are reports of automatic switchblade knives being employed on the USS Lusitanian to save an entire lifeboat full of people from plunging into the sea when the rigging ropes on one end of the lifeboat got jammed in a pulley.
www.bladezilla.com   (1189 words)

  
 Strassburger Handcrafted Knives Gallery
The beautifully Victorinox pocket knives, the worldwide famous Swiss Army Knife, is considered a TOP of technology.
Victorinox first supplied the Swiss Army with knives in 1891, and they continue to supply the Swiss Army with knives today.
Swiss Army Knives are official equipment on NASA Space Shuttle missions and they have helped explorers on expeditions from the North Pole to Mount Everest.
www.strassburgerweb.com /cutelaria/gallery.html   (875 words)

  
 the Armed Citizen's Knife Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Some knives carried by police officers and EMTs are used to cut seatbelts and clothes from accident victims and require a blunt point to prevent injury.
While there are many excellent all steel knives, material to give more volume to the grip facilitates holding on to the knife in the presence of cold, water or blood.
We have seen knives for survival, knives for decoration, knives for ceremony, knives for sport, and knives for conflict; depending upon the needs of the times and the disposition of the parties involved.
www.thearmedcitizen.com /knife.htm   (7272 words)

  
 Pocket tools, swiss army knives, knife   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Pocket Tools - Our versions of Swiss Army Knives have everything included for your sport, hobby or in general emergency use.
Swiss Army Knives - Just the same as swiss army knives they have a selection of useful apparatus.
Similar to swiss army knives aswell as having a knife also include screwdrivers, bottle openers, scissors and other accessories depending on which one you choose.
www.toerags.com /pocket_pals_alta.html   (528 words)

  
 The Gadgeteer - Swiss Army Stylus Knives Review
Just when you thought that Swiss Army knives included every type of blade and doo-hickey known to man, they go and add another feature that makes you say "cool".
And like all Swiss Army knifes, this one is solid and well made.
If you want a small Swiss Army knife for your pocket or purse and don't think you need or use a light, this might be the one for you.
www.the-gadgeteer.com /swissarmy-stylusknives-review.html   (816 words)

  
 Maker of Swiss Army Knives Buys Rival - WTOP Radio
"Keeping the Swiss cross in Swiss hands is the best way to move forward," said Victorinox director Carl Elsener, adding that the purchase will allow the firms to compete better against international opposition.
The two makers of Swiss Army knives have been struggling since a sales slump after the Sept. 11 terror attacks.
Victorinox's knife sales were 169 million Swiss francs ($142 million) in 2004, compared to Wenger's sales of 23 million francs ($19 million).
www.wtopnews.com /index.php?nid=111&sid=510468   (332 words)

  
 Swiss Knife Shop   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Swiss Army Voyager by Victorinox - for people on the move with its built-in clock, timer, and alarm - a total of 20 useful features.
Victorinox wallets and personal accessories carry on the tradition of quality and workmanship that started in 1897 when Karl Elsener created the original Victorinox Swiss Army Knife.
Mondaine, the "Official Swiss Railway Watch." Mondaine watches match form and function.
www.SwissKnifeShop.com   (265 words)

  
 Swiss Army Brands knives watches swiss card swisstool luggage equipped office
The Swiss Army Brand is one of the few brands that appeals to all demographic groups and all professions.
Swiss Army Brand products have been used by almost every Fortune 1,000 U.S. company as well as every major U.S. industry.
The Swiss Army® Brand is most commonly associated with the following list of attributes.
www.adsources.com /BRANDS/swissarmy   (426 words)

  
 PCWorld.com - Swiss Army Knife Goes High-Tech   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Swiss Army Knives are famous for packing just about any tool imaginable--including scissors, corkscrews, and pens--into a distinctive red pocket knife.
The knives will be available in a travel-safe version that includes a red LED and a ballpoint pen, as well as an extended version that packs a red LED, ballpoint pen, a knife, a file with a screwdriver tip and a pair of scissors.
The SwissMemory USB Swiss Army Knife will be available worldwide in April.
www.pcworld.com /news/article/0,aid,115304,00.asp   (186 words)

  
 Worlds fastest knife, custom belt buckle knives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Ok so you may have some really great knives with fancy handcrafted blades that will cut through any known material on earth, but no matter how great it is, it still has the same inherent problem that all knives except ours have.
Even the illegal switchblades, gravity knives and balisong aren't out and in a steady position in the hand before this one has come out, got the job done, and been put back in place.
However, all other belt buckle knives we know of were there including the Gerber Touche' Belt Buckle, the Valois knives belt knife, the C.A.S. Iberia Belt knife, and the Bowen belt knife.
www.belt-buckle-knife.com   (2119 words)

  
 Swiss Army Knives: Wenger - Swiss Army Esquire Black
Since 1908, the year Wenger was chosen as a supplier of the Standard Issue knife to the Swiss Army, Wenger engineers have served as the vanguard of knife technology, pioneering the evolution of knives as precision multi-tools.
Additionally, Wenger is the only Swiss cutler to be granted the rights to use the prestigious crossbow which is proudly engraved on all knife blades.
This is best exemplified by our watches as well as travel, outdoor and business gear, all of which have been designed and crafted with the same inspiration and dedication that was devoted to the Swiss Army knife.
www.cozycamping.net /camping-gear-6069.html   (351 words)

  
 Gifts4Less2U.Com: Cigarette Cases Zippo Lighters Swiss Army Knives Hip Flasks Model Cars
Swiss Army Knives are one of those items that are recognized the world over for their quality.
From the Classic to the Swiss Champ, from the light and small Swiss Army Knifes to the large and complex models, you can be sure to find the exact pocket knife to fit your needs.
Victorinox is constantly adding new Swiss Army Knives with newer and more interesting features so be sure to browse our online catalog often.
www.gifts4less2u.com   (925 words)

  
 Swiss Army Knives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Wenger® Highlander™ serrated Genuine Swiss Army® knife showcases a large blade with a 60-percent serrated edge.
The Wenger® Apprentice™ Genuine Swiss Army® knife brings together a large blade, a locking screwdriver, a cap lifter, a nail file, and much more in one rugged design.
The Wenger® Teton Genuine Swiss Army® knife is built to handle all you outdoor adventures with a large blade, springless scissors, a locking screwdriver, a can opener and more.
www.aspenclassifieds.com /shopping/Hunting/SwissArmyKnives.asp   (807 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Victorinox SwissMemory 128 MB USB Storage Device: Kitchen & Housewares   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Victorinox, the company that introduced the original Swiss Army knife in 1897, goes high tech with this clever USB computer storage device.
However, it also retains several traditional Swiss Army knife tools, such as a stainless-steel blade, scissors, a nail file, and a screwdriver tip, along with the more business-oriented ballpoint pen and red LED light.
Swiss army customer service is excellent in my experience.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002VM8ZM?v=glance   (1138 words)

  
 swiss army knife, online swiss army knives from victorinox
The Swiss Army knife was first issued to the soldiers of the Swiss Army back in 1891.
For over a century the Swiss Army pocket knife has been sold through out the world.
Swiss Army knives are found in many styles and useful configurations and provide their owners with years of quality service.
www.swissarmyknife.org   (229 words)

  
 Swiss-List Blog - Swiss Army Knives - Victorinox Buys Wenger by Dave
The Swiss Army by contract purchase half of their knives from Wenger in the french section of Switzerland, and half from Victorinox in the German section.
They are the only manufacturers that are licensed by the Swiss Army to make a specific knive for all soldiers.
Official Army Knife as used by the Swiss Soldiers: http://www.victorinox.com/newsite/en/produkte/produktdetails/detail.cfm?pid=0-8610-26
www.swiss-list.com /blog/pollxn.cgi?storypath=swiss-list/20050507001324.html   (178 words)

  
 Swiss Army Watches - Free Gift - Swiss Army Watch Authorized Retailer
For more great watches with the classic Swiss white fl and red dial, see Mondaine, now distributed in the US by Swiss Army Brands, who has appointed Princeton Watches one of only a few select Web retailers for Mondaine.
If you don't see your favorite Swiss Army Watch, call us at 800-572-8263 or email swissarmy@princetonwatches.com for price and availability on all Swiss Army Brand Watches.
Because we are authorized Swiss Army Retailers, we can quickly obtain any current Swiss Army Product, even if we don't normally stock it.
www.princetonwatches.com /shop/swissarmy.asp   (201 words)

  
 Swiss Army Knives - buy a swiss army knife by Victorinox Swiss Army
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A Swiss Army Knife, often abbreviated "SwAK" by knife aficionados, is a useful multifunction tool.
Many different types of Swiss army knives are available, with different tool combinations.
www.knife-depot.com /knives-256.html   (388 words)

  
 Swiss Army Knives @ Just Sport and Leisure has a huge range of Swiss Army Knives, with at least one to suit everybody.
Swiss Army Knives @ Just Sport and Leisure has a huge range of Swiss Army Knives, with at least one to suit everybody.
A name that you won't fail to recognise, Victorinox Swiss Army Knives have been around for years and with this kind of quality are sure to be round for many years to come.
Just Sport and Leisure are one of few retailers online to stock the entire range, including the SwissMemory and Swiss Army Knife Gift Sets.
www.justfax.co.uk /Category.asp?CID=25   (329 words)

  
 swiss army knives swiss army swisschamp - Find, Compare, and Buy at Shopping.com
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See all matches for "swiss army knives swiss army swisschamp".
Victorinox Swiss Army cordura® belt pouch (In stock)
www.shopping.com /xGS-swiss_army_knives_swiss_army_swisschamp   (298 words)

  
 swiss army knives
For the Swiss economy to flourish, they needed to find something of value which their European neighbors, and later the world, would seek out in trade.
Passed from generation to generation, the attention to detail and the devotion to perfection is as natural to the Swiss as the snow to their Alps.
Swiss pride in upholding this history is your is your guarantee that every Wenger knife will live up to its reputation.
www.walsers.com /gifts/text/swsarmy.htm   (248 words)

  
 BT3Central Forums - swiss army knives   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Anyway, Lowes has Deluxe Tinker model of Victorinox swiss army knives marked down on clearance to $15.
I've only ever had Victorinox SA knives, but I've heard several people over the years state that Wenger are a bit better.
IMO the Victorinox are good, I suspect that there is very little difference between the two and you'd be equally happy with either.
www.bt3central.com /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=26417   (474 words)

  
 Knives at Knife Center
At the Knife Center, we've been working hard since 1995 to give you the best "Old Fashioned" service as well as the widest selection of cutlery products and best value you'll find anywhere.
From great small knives to LED lights to multi-tools.
We now feature several custom knife models as well as a variety of Mid-Tech knives.
www.knifecenter.com   (145 words)

  
 World Wide Knives is your discount knife and cutlery source!
World Wide Knives sells a complete selection of factory and handmade cutlery, knives, pocket knives, tactical and hunting knives, all at discount prices.
We specialize in all types of cutlery and knives--from traditional folding pocket knives, to tactical and military knives, hunting and skinning knives, neck knives, butterfly knives, throwing knives---you name it, we have your knife!
World Wide Knives is an online internet-based discount knife seller which features pocket knives, tactical knives, folding knives and fixed blades, hunting knives, neck knives, daggers, bowie knives, kitchen knives and cutlery, knife accessories and knife sharpeners.
worldwideknives.com   (296 words)

  
 Swiss Army Knives
Click here Swiss Dealer Links for a list of dealers carrying hard to find Swiss Rifles, Handguns and Parts.
Swiss Army Knives - Don't leave home without them
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