Known for their multiple utility nature and handiness, Swiss army knives are so called not just because they are made in Switzerland, but also because Swiss army knives are the only ?army? knives designed for non-combat purposes. Men the world over take pride in owning a Swiss army knife and Swiss army knives are not unlike family heirlooms they are passed on from generation to generation. The term "Swiss Army knife" was coined by US soldiers after World War II, as they had trouble in pronouncing its original name, "Offiziersmesser".
Known for their multi-function utility, Swiss army knives are usually equipped with a screw driver, a cork screw, saw and other blades. There are so many models available today that a Swiss army knife is no longer meant for just the usual outdoor purpose. The pioneers of Swiss army knives are without a doubt Switzerland's Victorinox. Victorinox has one of the most comprehensive ranges of Swiss army knives in the market, and Victorinox has been making Swiss army knives for over 120 years.
Till this day Victorinox is the sole supplier of Swiss army knives to the Swiss army. Known for their ingenious designs, and amazing variety Victorinox has made a name for itself when it comes to Swiss army knives. If you are looking for Swiss army knives then the first place you should start your search is with a catalogue of Swiss army knives. In fact even before you look at a catalogue you should have a good idea of what you are planning on doing with the Swiss army knife. If you are looking to use the army knife for outdoor activities like camping activities then you should look for a Swiss army knife that is designed for outdoor activities and avoid Swiss army knives that come equipped with fancy electronic devices like mp3 players (yes they have Swiss army knives with mp3 players too!).
Also if you are planning to gift someone a Swiss army knife, then try and look for a special edition army knife so that the knife is truly special. Also if you are confused as to what kind Swiss army knife to buy then don't worry. Swiss army knives are usually classified based on the number of utility items they have and the purpose they are made for, a larger and more expensive knife usually has more utility items and blades.
If you are planning on using your knife for a wide variety of activities (camping, day to day work etc) then you should consider buying a larger Swiss army knife that has a more comprehensive assortment of blades and utility items. However if you need a knife for more mundane tasks and will rarely use it then a regular Swiss army knife will do just fine. At the end of the day it's more of a utility based choice then a look based choice, you should always choose an army knife based on your requirements rather than the way it looks. However if you do like your knives good looking then there is no shortage of ?good looking? looking Swiss army knives as well.