A Breakdown on a Bicycle Tour
Just how valuable a Swiss Army Officer’s Knife can be on a bicycle tour was illustrated by the following story from British Columbia, Canada:
«Erich Hensch was travelling with four friends on a 30-kilometre mountain bike tour in the Canadian forest. After about ten kilometres the chain on one of the bicycles broke. Since they didn’t have the appropriate tools with them, the repair was carried out using a Swiss pocket-knife. Using a large piece of granite rock as a hammer and the awl of the knife, the bicycle mechanics struck the knife in such a way that its awl could knock the defective link out of the chain. The new link was inserted and the tour continued. The participants all agreed that without the pocket-knife the trip would have had to be abandoned.»
The astonishing thing, however, according to the letter written by Erich Hensch to the knife factory in Ibach, is that apart from a few small scratches, the pocket-knife has remained fully functional despite being struck with a piece of granite rock.
Now all my friends want one of these knives as well, wrote the sender to Ibach, enclosing an order with the letter.
Victorinox Swiss Army One Hand Trekker NS Pocket Knife
- Compact Swiss Army pocketknife for campers, hikers, and all-around users
- Serrated locking blade opens with 1-hand; Phillips screwdriver
- Bottle opener with wire stripper; can opener with small screwdriver
- Enclosed in stylish black housing made to exacting Victorinox standards
- Measures 4-3/8 inches long; lifetime warranty
Product Description
Grip it, flip it, lock it – it’s that easy with the Lockblade Collection from Victorinox. Functionality meets accessibility with contoured, no-slip handles and one-hand opening blades for quick blade access when you need it most…. More >>
Victorinox Swiss Army One Hand Trekker NS Pocket Knife
Victorinox Swiss Army Work Champ Pocket Knife
- Pocket knife includes 13 useful tools
- Features large locking blade, can opener with small screwdriver, corkscrew, locking blade, wood saw, scissors, and more
- 100% stainless-steel components precision-made in Switzerland
- Measures 4.375 inches when closed
- Covered by lifetime warranty
Product Description
In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. In 1897, he crafted the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife. Since that time, the Elsener family has continued to craft tools in the Victorinox tradition of in genius design, durability, and quality. This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of first class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship. Remember, if … More >>
Victorinox Swiss Army Work Champ Pocket Knife
Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife
- Victorinox
- KNIVES
- Farmer
Product Description
In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener started his cutlery factory in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. In 1897, he crafted the Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife. Since that time, the Elsener family has continued to craft tools in the Victorinox tradition of in genius design, durability, and quality. This is why all Victorinox multi-tools, made of first class stainless steel, are guaranteed a lifetime against defects in material and workmanship. Remember, if … More >>
Victorinox Swiss Army Farmer Pocket Knife
Victorinox Swiss Army Knife
- includes a small blade scissors
- screwdriver, nail file, tweezers
- toothpick and key ring
- Swiss blade is 2 1/4″
- Style # 50097
Product Description
Classic Swiss Army Pocket Knife features versatility, solid craftsmanship and unbreakable stainless steel…. More >>
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