Pocketknives are compact, versatile and very handy. A folding knife with one blade that can be held within a handle actually dates back to about 550 B.C. In the past, tools were attached to belts and items were kept in pouches attached to belts. Eventually pockets were stitched into clothing and the use for compact items became more in demand. The pocketknife is a very handy tool as it can be used for anything from opening mail, to cutting rope, to slicing foods and if or whenever necessary it can help an individual in self-defense. With the addition of many tools within one handle The 16 function Swiss Army Style Knife is one of the most recommended items by experts in the emergency preparedness field to have in an emergency survival kit.
Although making quality blades eventually became known as being manufactured from Germany, in the 1800’s cutlerers in Sheffield started making and implementing different tools that could all be placed in one handle. In 1891 Karl Elsener, a business owner, wanted to design a special knife for the Swiss Army that would be manufactured in Switzerland. After years of working on it he came up with a unique spring mechanism where tools could be used on both sides of the handle while one spring kept them in place. It was quite an innovation at the time and eventually became very popular in America.
The term “Swiss Army Knife” got it’s name during World War Two when the knife gained demand by American soldiers. Being that “Schweizer Offiziersmesser” was difficult to pronounce The U.S. soldiers gave The Swiss Army Knife it’s renowned name. The maintenance of the multi-tool knife is something that a user should always be consistent with. Keeping the joints of each function well oiled is important as well as making sure that everything is in tact before using any of the tools. Also, be sure to work the tools for the purpose in which each is intended for. For example, one of the worst things to do is use the blade as a screwdriver. The blade is well-made and can last for many years, however it is not intended for any type of stress with bending.
With the proper use and maintenance the 16 function Swiss Army Style Knife should come in handy many times over and last for years. With the addition of multiple tools including the blade within 1 handle The 16 Function Swiss Army Style Knife is much handier than a standard pocketknife. It’s many functions combined in a compact design make it a must have item for survival. The multi-tool has 16 uses: Can opener, toothpick, cork screw, fish scaler, sturdy reamer, tweezers, manicure blade, wood/rope, Philips screwdriver, saw, hook disgorger, scissors, slot screwdriver, cutting blade, key ring and cap lifter.