Archive for October, 2011
Useful Anytime, Anywhere
I am really a do it yourself kind of person. Ever since I could remember, I would fix things and tinker with them whenever they are broken. That’s why it’s very important to me that I have all the necessary tools inside my toolbox. Without them, I will surely feel incomplete and unable to do the things I want. In our house, I always find things to repair and do in order to keep myself from getting bored.
Recently, there’s a new addition to my toolbox and this baby doesn’t need to be keep in the box all the time. In fact, I can bring it with me anytime and anywhere. It’s a single blade pocket knife that was given to me by my wife because she said that she saw it on sale. I was really happy that she chose it because it was even the brand I have been eyeing on for months. Now, I can use it anytime I want and wherever I may be.
Covert Weapons
SOG Specialty Knives Inc. is a U.S. knife and tool manufacturing company famous for their production of the knife with the same name, SOG. This company currently manufactures a variety of other SOG knives other than the original military inspired designs, many of them designed for everyday carry, or EDC. SOG Specialty Knives also manufactures an array of tools available for military personnel and casual outdoor users. This company was founded in 1986 by Spencer and Gloria Frazer.
SOG manufactures a knife that is used by the United States Navy SEALs, aptly dubbed the Seal 2000. They also manufacture several other military style knives including a tactical switchblade that is exclusive to military and law enforcement personnel. SOG has developed fixed blade knives for survival and outdoor use such as the Tech Bowie. They also have folding knives, many of which feature assisted opening technology such as the Aegis, Twitch, and Trident.
No Dull
When dealing with knives, one of the reasons why most of us would encounter those accidents and cuts is because of a dull knife. We simply cannot imagine how such a thing would happen, especially when a dull knife can’t even seem to do its job well. But a dull knife is as dangerous as any knife, most especially because we exert a lot of effort to help us in getting the task done with the use of this tool. And with that much force, we often end up hurting ourselves instead of effectively accomplishing what we need to do.
So instead of worrying about these dull knives, you may opt for using ceramic knives instead. These tools are sure to cut their way through just about anything, without having to worry about getting it dull or dealing with those painful accidents. Tools are here for a reason, to help us get the job much faster. If your knife does not provide the function, then why have it around at all?
Quality Knives
A Swiss Army knife is a multi-purpose tool that contains a wide assortment of blades, screwdrivers, scissors, files, and a host of other gadgets. All of these gadgets are stored through an ingenious series of spring-loaded compartments that share a single handle. Two Swiss companies, Victorinox and Wenger, each possess a license to manufacture the official “Swiss Army Knife”, although the model that is commissioned for the actual Swiss Army is not the one available to the general public.
The first Swiss Army knife appeared in 1891, although the designer, Karl Elsener, did not perfect the spring-loaded model until 1897. Regular Swiss Army soldiers received a version of the knife containing a thick knife blade, two screwdrivers, a can opener, and an awl or punch. Modern versions of the Swiss Army knife may contain other gadgets, such as spoons, forks, toothpicks, compasses, magnifying glasses, and even lighters. Advanced models may even include emergency surgical equipment.