Awesome Swiss Army

We have one of those Swiss Army Knives with dozens of functions, and we use it all of the time. Popular Mechanics takes us inside the Victorinox factory to see how they make these versatile EDC tools. The process includes stamping and polishing blades, molding handle scales, and then hand-assembling the parts.

This limited edition 9-function pocket knife features textured aluminum scales in a natural Terra Brown color. Its tools include a reamer/punch, scissors, a can opener, 3 mm and 7 mm flat-blade screwdrivers, a wire stripper, a bottle opener, a knife, and a key ring. The front side has the iconic Victorinox Swiss seal, while the back is printed with 2024.

If you’re going to carry just a single tool in your pocket, you can’t go wrong with a Swiss Army Knife. Made exclusively by Victorinox, these versatile knives come in all shapes and sizes these days, and Everyday Carry has picked their top models in the budget, outdoors, travel, keychain, and overall categories.

This special-edition Swiss Army knife from Victorinox has beautifully engraved walnut wood scales featuring scenes from a nordic winter. The pocket knife features 12 useful functions, including two blades, a can opener, screwdrivers, a bottle opener, a wire stripper, a punch, scissors, a hook, and more. Limited to 10,000 pieces.

Victorinox celebrates the very first Swiss Army Knife with a recreation of Karl Elsener’s 1897 original. Just 10,000 of these replica knives will be produced, each featuring six tools, 18 components, and vulcanized fiber scales just like the classic. The main upgrade is the move to stainless steel from carbon steel. Drops 6.10.2022.

Packing in 73 functions and weighing 12.5 oz., the Swiss Champ XXL is barely pocketable, but it is an impressive bit of kit. It’s loaded with screwdrivers, files, knives, cutters, wrenches, and just about every other tool you can think of. It’s even got a ballpoint pen and an LED flashlight.

Spring is upon us, so it’s time to get out into the yard and tidy things up. This compact multitool includes a wood saw for trimming branches and heavy-duty scissors for pruning and other cutting tasks. But it’s not just for gardening, with everyday tools like a pocket knife, corkscrew, tweezers, and a toothpick.