# Swiss Army Knives **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 11, 2009, 11:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015 "2009-05-11T11:30:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Jake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2009, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015/21 "2009-05-12T23:59:39Z")
> [@Arnold\_Winkelried](#): > > As always, I think we should mention the king of all swiss army knives: > Behold the Giant Knife! > [http://www.wenger.ch/scripts/Modules/Products/listOne.aspx?idProducts=319&idn=166](http://www.wenger.ch/scripts/Modules/Products/listOne.aspx?idProducts=319&idn=166) Jesus H.! That “Knife” is incredible! I’ve got one with thirteen tools and thought THAT was cool! What’s the price on that puppy? ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2009, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015/22 "2009-05-13T00:01:11Z")
> [@Jake](#): > > What’s the price on that puppy? I haven’t checked since sometime last year, but IIRC it’s about $1,200. Limited edition. ---
**Author:** ![Jake](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f475e1/32.png) [@Jake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jake)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2009, 1:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015/23 "2009-05-13T01:35:34Z")
It must be an exhibition piece. Unless it was made to be carried around in a backpack. I wonder what it weighs? Or even if it could be used in a practical situation? I doubt it. Still want one though. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Arnold\_Winkelried](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3d9bf3/32.png) [@Arnold\_Winkelried](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Arnold_Winkelried)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2009, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015/24 "2009-05-13T01:45:59Z")
Jake - my brother saw an interview on Swiss TV where someone from Wenger was talking about it when it was introduced. It is totally useless, only meant for show. It would be really hard to use the blades in the middle. It weights about 1.2 Kg (approx. 3 pounds) and costs, like Johnny L.A. said, around 1200 - 1400 USD. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2009, 2:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015/25 "2009-05-13T02:29:17Z")
Here’s a game for someone to play: Figure out the **minimum** number of Swiss Army Knives – either Wenger or Victorinox (single brand only, please) – to replicate the functions of the Wenger Giant Knife with the fewest duplications of blades, plus the total MSRP. ---
**Author:** ![madmonk28](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madmonk28/32/20811_2.png) [@madmonk28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madmonk28)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2009, 12:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015/26 "2009-05-13T12:02:23Z")
> [@Jake](#): > > So YOU’RE the guy they put the corkscrew on for! I’ve been packin’ a SAK for many years and only had one occasion to use the 'screw. (Good wine, nice lady, got lucky) To be honest, it’s the only thing I ever use on a SAK. ---
**Author:** ![BMalion](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e274bd/32.png) [@BMalion](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BMalion)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2009, 2:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015/27 "2009-05-13T14:49:07Z")
I have used a succession of SAK’s for over 20 years. I prefer the little tiny key chain model. I use them until they break, then replace. I’m on my 5th one, I love 'em! ---
**Author:** ![Unregistered\_Bull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/3da27b/32.png) [@Unregistered\_Bull](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Unregistered_Bull)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2009, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015/28 "2009-05-13T23:17:44Z")
> [@redshift](#): > > Where to get the knife? I’ve always found eBay to be the best place to buy Victorinox SAKs. They do make one-hand-openers now too. There is also a model with a pocket clip. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/swiss-army-knives/496015.md?page=1)