Victorinox Swiss Army Climber II Pocket Knife, Red

Description

Fully loaded, yet lightweight enough to not drag you down, the Climber II by Victorinox Swiss Army is specially crafted to provide you with the highest-quality tools all while leaving the smallest footprint in your pack.

The 3½" Climber II, part of the EcoLine, is designed for the adventurist who wants to carry it all without the bulk. The EcoLine offers the same great ingenuity and precision as all Swiss Army Knives, but is encased in a matte finished handle as an alternative to the traditional polished ABS handles. These textured handles are more hardwearing and provide a superior grip, even when wet.

Its 14 functions are as sharp, strong and intuitive as you need them to be. So no matter if you re climbing up the corporate ladder or hiking through the Rockies, the Climber II is with you all the way to the top.

As with all Swiss Army Knives, the Climber II carries a lifetime warranty, stainless steel implements and unsurpassed Swiss-made quality and durability.

Includes 14 Functions:

1. Large Blade
2. Small Blade
3. Corkscrew
4. Can Opener with
5. – Small Screwdriver (also for Phillips Screws)
6. Bottle Opener with
7. – Large Screwdriver
8. – Wire Stripper
9. Reamer
10. Key Ring
11. Tweezers
12. Toothpick
13. Scissors
14. Multi-purpose Hook (Parcel Carrier)

History and Heritage
In 1884, Master Cutler Karl Elsener opened a cutlery shop in Ibach, Switzerland. There, he and the cutlers’ union he formed produced the finest steel cutlery, finished with the now-famous proprietary edge preferred globally by professional and home cooks. In 1891, Karl supplied the Swiss Army with its standard issue Soldier’s Knife and in 1897 with the Officer’s Knife. In 1921, after the death of his mother, Victoria, and with the advent of stainless steel, then known as “inoxydable” and used in the production of his cutlery, Karl changed the name of the company to Victorinox. It is from those humble beginnings that a worldwide icon was born.

Today, Victorinox is still owned and operated by the Elsener family, and both the company and family still resides in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland.

Care Tips for Swiss Army Knives
The various tools are manufactured from high-quality steel with precisely tuned features that are essential for the particular application. The steel is tempered, annealed and polished to achieve the necessary hardness and provide optimum resistance to corrosion.

Sharpening
To re-sharpen your knife, use a whetstone at an angle of 15°– 20°. This will result in a cutting angle of 30°– 40°. If sharpening on a grinding wheel, always cool with plenty of water to avoid excessive temperatures and the resulting damages that may occur.

Cleaning
After you’ve used your Swiss Army Knife for all of its various applications, such as cutting open numerous boxes, you may notice that the blades begin to stick together. Opening and closing the blades in warm water several times will allow the tools to easily move again. Once they have dried, it is recommended, to apply a small drop of oil between the blade or tool shank and the spring. To optimally maintain the locking mechanism, periodically apply a drop of our recommended Swiss Army Knife Oil. Never put Swiss Army Knives in the dishwasher.The Swiss Army Climber II Knife is a compact knife with a selection of more than 10 useful tools. Precision crafted in Switzerland, this knife is constructed with a nylon handle, and 100-percent stainless-steel components that will hold their edge and last you for years. The Climber II weighs a lightweight 3.55 ounces and measures 3.58 inches when closed. Features include: large and small blades, two standard screwdrivers, bottle and can openers, a corkscrew, a wire stripper, scissors, key ring, reamer, and parcel hook. Tweezers and a toothpick pull out of the ends of the Climber II. Ideal for your glove box, utility drawer, or taking along for weekend trips at the cabin.

About Swiss Army Knives
In 1884, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener set up shop in Ibach-Schwyz, installing a waterwheel in Tobelbach Brook to run his grinding and polishing machines. Thus began what would become the international brand name Victorinox, a combination of Victoria, for Elsener s mother, and "inox," or stainless steel. Today, Victorinox produces watches, luggage, clothing, and, famously, Swiss Army Knives. The forerunner of that name dates to 1897, when Elsener patented the Swiss Officer s and Sports Knife he supplied to the Swiss Army. Following World War II, American servicemen and women shopping in PX stores shortened the name to Swiss Army Knife, which lives on in English-speaking countries around the world and has become a metaphor or versatility.