Victorinox Swiss Army Rescue Tool Pocket Knife

Honored with the "Knife of the Year 2007" award at the IWA & Outdoor Classics Exhibition, the Rescue Tool is a durable piece built to last a lifetime, and comes with a guarantee to that effect. It's the knife you hope you'll never have to use, but in an emergency, the Rescue Tool is an invaluable companion.

Developed in close collaboration with rescue and safety services, this knife was specifically designed to equip you with everything needed to escape a tough situation. Its unique features include a seatbelt cutter, window breaker, disc saw for shatterproof glass, and an extra-strong screwdriver. When seconds count, the luminescent handles and one-hand locking serrated blade make this knife easy to locate and extremely efficient. The window breaker and disc saw are removable for easy replacement, ensuring they are always ready to perform at optimal strength. You can feel confident in any situation, knowing your Rescue Tool was precisely engineered to Victorinox's quality standards.

Like all Swiss Army Knives, the Rescue Tool carries a lifetime warranty and features stainless steel implements, as well as the renowned Swiss-made quality and durability. Its 15 functions include a one-hand serrated locking blade, Phillips screwdriver, window breaker, strong screwdriver/crate opener with bottle opener and wire stripper, reamer, punch, seatbelt cutter, key ring, tweezers, toothpick, disc saw for shatterproof glass, luminescent handles, nylon cord, and nylon pouch.

The history and heritage of this iconic brand dates back to 1884, when 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 company name to Victorinox. It is from these 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 reside in the small village of Ibach, Switzerland. The various tools are manufactured from high-quality steel with precisely tuned features essential for their specific applications. The steel is tempered, annealed and polished to achieve the necessary hardness and provide optimum resistance to corrosion.

To re-sharpen the knife, use a whetstone at a 15°– 20° angle, resulting in a 30°– 40° cutting angle. If sharpening on a grinding wheel, always cool with plenty of water to avoid excessive temperatures and potential damage. After use, opening and closing the blades in warm water several times will allow the tools to move freely again. Once dry, apply a small drop of oil between the blade or tool shank and the spring, and periodically use the recommended Swiss Army Knife Oil to optimally maintain the locking mechanism. Never put Swiss Army Knives in the dishwasher.

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