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Must Have Swiss Army Knife

Post by Elderberry » Wed Jan 28, 2009 1:43 pm

The Only Complete Swiss Army Knife.

This is the largest Swiss Army knife in the world, holder of the Guinness World Record for "The Most Multifunctional Penknife," with 87 precision-engineered tools spanning 112 functions. Made by Wenger, crafters of genuine Swiss Army knives since 1893, it uses stainless steel for all parts and is hand-assembled by just two cutlery specialists in Delmont, Switzerland, ensuring that every knife meets exacting standards. It has seven blades, three types of pliers, three golf tools (club face cleaner, shoe spike wrench, and divot repair tool), 25 flat- and Phillips-head screwdrivers and bits, saws, wrenches, and more. It also has a bicycle chain rivet setter, signal whistle, 12/20-gauge shotgun choke tube tool, combination fish scaler, hook disgorger, and line guide tool, cigar-cutting scissors, laser pointer, tire-tread gauge, toothpick, tweezers, and key ring. 3 1/4" L x 8 3/4" W. (2 3/4 lbs.)

Click the link for a picture. Unbelievable. And only $1,400.00

http://www.hammacher.com/publish/74670. ... arch&ls=FB

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Post by Ugly Dougly » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:17 pm

The barbarians had them first:
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Post by OnceTheDustClears » Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:38 pm

Ooooh.
Nice blade.

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Post by theCryptofishist » Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:06 pm

Will never fit in a pocket. Besides, haven't we all moved on to Leathermans?
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Post by Ishkabibel » Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:54 pm

does it light up an blink........
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Post by Elderberry » Wed Jan 28, 2009 11:12 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:Will never fit in a pocket. Besides, haven't we all moved on to Leathermans?
Never fit into a pocket? Hell, that damn thing would need a suit case. I can't imagine how anything that size could be the least bit convenient to use. Can you imagine trying to even trying to screw in a screw with the screw driver tool?

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Post by betrdanevr » Thu Jan 29, 2009 4:06 am

You've got that right, JK!

I can't even imagine finding the screwdriver tool. :lol:

Don'tcha figure they just made it for the heck of it because of the Guinness Book? LOL

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Post by Sail Man » Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:05 pm

theCryptofishist wrote:Will never fit in a pocket.
Awww Fishy....that was gonna be my line :cry:

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Post by chiefdanfox » Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:42 pm

It doesn't have a laser beam attached. Why can't I just get a knife with a frickin' laser beam attached?

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Post by Elderberry » Thu Jan 29, 2009 1:49 pm

chiefdanfox wrote:It doesn't have a laser beam attached. Why can't I just get a knife with a frickin' laser beam attached?
I don't know. I have a pencil that has a laser attached.

well, a laser pointer, won't blow anything up though :(

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Post by SilverOrange » Thu Jan 29, 2009 2:14 pm

chiefdanfox wrote:It doesn't have a laser beam attached. Why can't I just get a knife with a frickin' laser beam attached?

Oh, but you can...

It's called "The Swiss Army Signature w/ Laser Pointer"

The Swiss Army Signature w/ Laser Pointer is a small (2.5") tool built for the executive. Featuring scissors, a small blade, nail file with screwdriver tip, a handy pressurized, retractable pen and a laser pointer, the Signature with laser is an all-in one tool that is ultr cool as well as extremely functional. Red laser light, 70' effective range, 300' visible range in complete darkness, self-regulated built-in APC circuit to allow for maximum output needs and conserve battery power.

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Post by swordfight » Mon Feb 01, 2010 11:46 pm

The Only Complete Swiss Army Knife......

I like the seven blades, three types of pliers, three golf tools, 25 flat- and Phillips-head screwdrivers and bits, saws, and wrenches. Very useful swiss army knife
long live knife!

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Post by Captain Goddammit » Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:05 am

You know, I would like to have that thing just to have it, for the hell of it!
The Leatherman is king though... I carry a "Wave" model at ALL times!
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Post by Fire_Moose » Tue Feb 02, 2010 7:42 am

It's all about the Gerber suspension
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Post by AntiM » Tue Feb 02, 2010 8:11 am

Resistance is futile.

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Post by Ugly Dougly » Tue Feb 02, 2010 1:40 pm

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Post by swordfight » Tue Feb 02, 2010 4:26 pm

AntiM wrote:Resistance is futile.
What do you mean resistance is very futile? you mean the swiss army knife?
long live knife!

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Post by AntiM » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:32 am

swordfight wrote:
AntiM wrote:Resistance is futile.
What do you mean resistance is very futile? you mean the swiss army knife?
I mean, it looks like one of the BORG and will assimilate all of us.

You don't know your Star Trek well, do you?

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Post by Fire_Moose » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:39 am

I just saw this today....

http://www.invodo.com/Gerber-Grappler-U ... p/M2BXWPRX

and i learned about the Leatherman Crunch, which i guess has been around for a while, a couple days ago.


Any one have a Crunch and can give me a reason it's better then the grappler (besides the hex bit driver)?
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Post by ygmir » Wed Feb 03, 2010 9:40 am

AntiM wrote:
swordfight wrote:
AntiM wrote:Resistance is futile.
What do you mean resistance is very futile? you mean the swiss army knife?
I mean, it looks like one of the BORG and will assimilate all of us.

You don't know your Star Trek well, do you?
are you "of the body"?

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Post by Ugly Dougly » Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:11 am

Too many moving parts. Here's my utility knife.



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Post by epic_elite » Wed Feb 03, 2010 10:45 am

i think this guy has it right....


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Post by AntiM » Wed Feb 03, 2010 12:38 pm

ygmir wrote:
AntiM wrote:
swordfight wrote: What do you mean resistance is very futile? you mean the swiss army knife?
I mean, it looks like one of the BORG and will assimilate all of us.

You don't know your Star Trek well, do you?
are you "of the body"?

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Post by Ugly Dougly » Wed Feb 03, 2010 1:56 pm

Did you break something?

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Post by gyre » Fri Feb 05, 2010 11:38 pm

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Victorinox multitool
Makes the Leatherman look like a harbor freight giveaway.

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