Swiss Army Knife Goes Blade-Less as Weapon Rules Tighten
- Thread starter Old_Me
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Idk about pointless...I used them in my tackle boxes for over 40 years and remember few days on the water when it didn't come in handy for something or other. Still have 2 Victorinox (spelling?) in the house that I use regularly. For self defense? Yes, pointless. Enjoyed the pun.
SimonRL
Hellcat
I got mine at the top of the Alps on a road between Switzerland and Italy. It was a strange little stone place that looked like a castle turret and had a cafe in it. The mountain pass had only just opened up after the winter and the top was a massive glacier with a lake in the middle of it that was blue like a swimming pool. It was like the lair of a Bond villain. Best cup of tea and toasted ham and cheese sandwich I ever had.
Faulkner
Elite
I've been carrying a Victorinox Swiss Army SD in my pocket every day for at least 30 years. I've lost (and re-found) dozens of them through the years, but I always keep half a dozen new ones on hand. I typically have a different type knife in another pocket or in a sheath on my belt, but the SD is always in my pocket with my keys. I've done everything from cutting wire to mend a electrical junction box to minor surgery with one of these. Tightened up car batter leads to removing splinters from my grandson's finger with the tweezers. On the rare occasion when I ruined one, I just chunked it and got another out of the drawer.
belladonna
Professional
I collect knives. I have quite a few Swiss Army knives. They each serve their purpose. A ban on that brand would be like banning Chevrolet but allowing GMC. I can't believe they are even entertaining the thought..
Bassbob
Emissary
You used bladeless Swiss Army knives in your tackle box ?
Bassbob
Emissary
I have several. Never carried one. Maybe when I was a kid I guess, but…
The Night Rider
Professional
I own three SAKs
A Climber that lives in my Gym Bag.
A Trekker that lives in my Field Pack.
It was a gift. I don't know if I ever would have bought it but after having it for a couple years if I ever lose it I'm definitely going to replace it.
I've taken the Trekker out the mountains. I've used it for basic fieldcraft. I even sawed a 2x4 in half with it one time.
This is a Victorinox Sentry. It's a Trekker without the extra blades.
I bought it because I liked the looks of it.
The Trekker and the Sentry are the only two left hand friendly liner locks I've ever owned.
A Climber that lives in my Gym Bag.
A Trekker that lives in my Field Pack.
It was a gift. I don't know if I ever would have bought it but after having it for a couple years if I ever lose it I'm definitely going to replace it.
I've taken the Trekker out the mountains. I've used it for basic fieldcraft. I even sawed a 2x4 in half with it one time.
This is a Victorinox Sentry. It's a Trekker without the extra blades.
I bought it because I liked the looks of it.
The Trekker and the Sentry are the only two left hand friendly liner locks I've ever owned.
The Night Rider
Professional
If your local laws forbid you to carry a knife. At least you can have something. I know a couple of people that have taken the blades off of their multi-tools so that they can carry them on an airline
Faulkner
Elite
Even a pair of plyers is a pinch hazard to utopian bubble people.
