The Swiss Army knife has a long and interesting history. It was designed with the idea of portability, multi-functionality, flexibility and convenience in mind. While the knife might have originally been designed as a pocketknife for Swiss soldiers, its numerous attachments have made it ideal for different people and situations.
These days, people from all walks of life carry a Swiss Army knife in their pockets or bags. Travelers in particular consider this type of pocketknife essential during their journeys. Renowned knife makers Victorinox and Wenger have come up with a line of pocketknives that are perfect travel companions.
Top 3 Swiss Army Knives That You Can Carry During Travel
• Wenger Air Traveler Swiss Army knife
Designed with the serious traveler in mind, Wenger's Air Traveler knife is all you need for those little situations that come up unexpectedly. This compact pocketknife is made from tempered stainless steel, a strong material that will give great results whether you're at home, camping in the great outdoors or relaxing at a quaint hotel suite abroad. The Air Traveler has 6 attachments - a key ring, micro screwdriver, nail cleaner, nail file, a 1.8" scissor, toothpick and tweezers. The tools in this pocketknife are considered to be US travel-safe, meaning you can bring it with you. The micro-screwdriver replaces the blade while the scissors are less than 4" big, making it TSA compliant. This is a good design consideration from Wenger. After all, bringing a pocketknife with you doesn't make any sense if you'll be asked to leave it behind at the airport.
• Victorinox Swiss Army Traveler Pocket Knife
Another great knife that you should have when you travel is Victorinox' Swiss Army Traveler Pocket Knife. The Traveler comes with a Travel Kit to make your journey safer and easier. Crafted with the precision and skill that Switzerland is famous for, this pocketknife uses 100% stainless steel materials, an acid-resistant plastic and an aluminum handle. It's lightweight and compact, measuring only 3.5" when closed. The Traveler comes with 20 carefully selected tools, blades of different sizes, a bottle opener with a large screwdriver, a can opener with small screwdriver, corkscrew, hook, key ring, mini-screwdriver, pressurized pen, a reamer with sewing eye, scissors, a straight pin, toothpick, tweezers, a wire stripper and wood saw. The accompanying Travel Kit has a compass with a spirit level, a leather belt pouch, mag-lite flashlight, magnifying glass, rulers in both inches and metric and a thermometer that reads Celsius and Fahrenheit. And as with all Victorinox knives, the Traveler has a lifetime warranty.
• Victorinox Swiss Army Tourist Pocket Knife
For those nomads who prefer to travel light, the Tourist Pocket Knife is the ideal companion. This compact knife has a pared down selection of tools and is a compact 3.25". It's made from 100% stainless steel and comes with an acid-resistant plastic and aluminum handle, ensuring that this handy knife will retain its edge for years. The red handled Tourist pocketknife comes with large and small blades, bottle and can, a corkscrew, a reamer, small and large screwdrivers, toothpick, tweezers and a wire stripper.
A handy and reliable pocketknife is something that every traveler should have; not just for safety but for all those incidences that are too small to bother other people with. After all, being ready for anything is what makes traveling exciting.
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