When I mention Switzerland, I am afraid that no one will associate it with war. Similarly, it is not a country that focuses on steel production. Having said that, the Swiss army knife previously made by a Swiss cutter craftsman for the Swiss army is now familiar to the world. Just like Rolls-Royce and Zippo lighters, the Swiss Army Knife has become a part of the 20th century myth, symbolizing the standard of good quality and multi-functional parts, and this feature will also be perfectly continued into the 21st century.
In addition to its use, the Swiss Army Knife also brings its unique halo to the collectors and even museums.
In the collection market and even in many large shopping malls, the counters of the Swiss army knife can often be seen. Of course, the price of genuine Swiss army knives is often several or even ten times higher than that of ordinary knives. Although expensive, the collectors of Swiss army knives have only increased.
According to a collector's introduction, it is purely accidental to like to collect the Swiss army knife. In the beginning, it only liked the knife, but later it was discovered that there was a knife with tools such as a wood saw and scissors; afterwards, a large cap screwdriver was added to the large screwdriver and a small screwdriver was added to the can opener. Then, the knife was added with a nail file, a toothpick, a tweezers, a metal saw with a metal file, a descaler with a hook and a ruler, a Phillips screwdriver, a key ring, a magnifying glass, and so on.
It is this shift in functionality that has made many men fall in love with the Swiss Army Knife, and once they like it, they will collect it as the function of the Swiss Army Knife continues to increase.
At present, some Swiss army knives have achieved more than 100 combinations. The “Almighty†Swiss Army Knife consists of 64 parts and has more than 30 kinds of practical functions. It is just an ordinary fruit knife in appearance, but it is actually a universal tool box weighing only 185 grams.
In fact, the Swiss army knife is not a knife in the strict sense. It has become an adult's advanced toy. The white cross on the knife case is the totem of some people's spiritual worship. How many people are immersed in it. In a sense, the saber is a symbol of man's taste.
As a result, the Swiss Army Knife has also been widely used as a "super invincible fighter" for men. It has a multi-function Swiss Army Knife that can be used to create a variety of functions like magic when needed. When it was not used, it was placed on a shelf or in a wine cooler. It immediately released a strong tool culture, and its exquisite craftsmanship added even more artistic flavor.
At the same time, the Swiss Army Knife was also collected by the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Museum of Applied Arts in Munich, according to the “World Design Classics†collection.
It is understood that Victorinox, one of the most orthodox Swiss army knife manufacturers, has introduced two limited edition products, namely diamond-set gold (1470.40, 11.10, 0.76%) and platinum, and each There are 120 publicly sold, the price is unimaginable, respectively, 50,000 US dollars and 70,000 US dollars.
The largest Swiss Army Knife, the latest style has 87 kinds of tools and at least 115 kinds of functions, weighing nearly 1.4 kilograms, 22 centimeters long, 8 centimeters wide, like different knives welded "knife array", priced at 1200 US dollars . He was listed as "the most versatile pocket knife" by the 2008 Guinness Book of World Records.
In addition, there is a more unique Beijing Face Limited Edition Swiss Army Knife. However, Peking Opera Mask is a unique stage makeup art for Chinese drama. It can use different patterns of art forms to let the audience know the character, temperament and character of the traditional opera characters. . The integration of the Swiss Army Knife into the Chinese elements of the Peking Opera Mask not only attracts more middle-aged and old-aged collectors, but also a gift to share with Chinese and Western culture. It is understood that this Swiss Army Knife, the world's limited distribution of 5,000, with 16 functions, length 91 mm, 3.5 inches.
Today, the Swiss Army Knife is more than just a plaything in a man's pocket, but a work of art that is rewarded, appreciable, and usable.