Victorinox Swiss Army Spartan Pocket Knife, Black

"Packing 12 essential functions into only 3 ½"", the Spartan is your perfect everyday carry. It easily slips into a pocket or bag so you always have it with you when a situation presents itself. With unmatched quality and functionality, it will quickly become your go to tool. The Spartan is durable enough to last a lifetime, and guaranteed for it. Whether you're heading to the office or on an outdoor adventure, the Spartan will keep you prepared for it all without weighing you down. Once you have this knife in your pocket, you'll soon be wondering how you managed to get things done without it. Like all Swiss Army Knives, the Spartan has a lifetime warranty, stainless steel implements and Swiss-made quality and durability. Includes 12 Functions: Large Blade Small Blade Corkscrew Can Opener with – Small Screwdriver (also for Phillips Screws) Bottle Opener with – Large Screwdriver – Wire Stripper Reamer Key Ring Tweezers Toothpick 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 A