
There is a fine line between upolding the normal edge angle with the same abilities and feel when sharpening. To have the normal edge angle because the blade gets thicker towards the back. On a blade that’s been sharpened very much it would be difficult On a blade thats been sharpened much for many years then the edge will obviously move towards the back of the blade. The modern pen blade on the 91mm Victorinox knives It may be needed to have the blade professionally sharpened if the edge has come too far up. The blade has been sharpened many times to have that razor edge. The plastic scales will be more matt and the color will be just some different and look like it is rounded some. There will be little or no corrosion on any part of the construction or functions. The springs will feel just some lighter in pressure. The little wear you feel will be in the form that There will be very little play in the functions and the spring will be intact. How will it feel? There will always be some wear on the construction and functions but this is usually just comfortable and nice. The mechanics, functionality and quality will be there even after many years of use.
#Swiss army knife tools explained full
On a SAK that has seen use for many years and seen regular maintenance will be in full working order. It is obvious and normal that you open one function and use it and then close it and opening another for normal use. On a knife that has seen use on all functions is interesting. That’s been used for some years and been used correct. I would open some function fully out on one side at the time for cleaning. The picture on the top shows the Explorer with some functions fully opened and some in maximal position. The three function spring on SAK is different and advanced.Īll the functions in max position also depends on how old or valuable the SAK is. Many pocket knives from other brands may not have a mechanism that would take this. Talk about the danger of opening all the functions at the same time is because of the slip joint mechanism and other brands knives in the world. This will in my mind make the mechanism hurt less. Is always helpful if you want to open all the functions at the same time to make sure it is clean and oiled. The Swiss army Knife blade is very sharp and can easily cut deep into the hand. Move with the result of injury on the hand for example. Another important factor with this is the danger of cutting yourself because the pressure can or functions may Picture purposes are not the best for the SAK. There is a fine line with the elastic region or the flexibility or the number of functions vs the possibility to open all the functions at the same time.Īs a general rule for a collector it can be smart to not open all the functions is maximal position. The other backside functions can be adjusted in other positions for the This should be done on the no notch types as well. I would open the awl fully out as a general rule. On models with the notch on theįlat screwdriver for preventing accidental closing can be important to have in mind. The spring that is the most exposed is the three function floating spring. If the spring get damaged it will usually lose some pressure. The spring can get damages, the riveting can get adjusted and damage the pins. What can happen if I open all the functions in maximal position on a SAK? To open all the functions with for a picture purposes. The SwissChamp for example can be difficult The amount of pressure that will build up in a SAK depends on how many functions it got. Out because by doing so it is possible to use a brush to clean with. It can be helpful when cleaning a SAK to open all the functions fully The spring is a floating type spring that can operate all of them. Is very advanced and it is in the philosophy of the brand to have the knife in the elastic region so people in the world can use or play with the functions like they want.īy the brand is the special spring with three functions on it. A used or damaged knife is different and more care need to be taken. If you open the function fully out then it is a little different. All the functions are opened so they can be seen. Swiss Army Knife is always in the elastic region”īy opening all the function means to open them and hold them in a position that will hold the springs in maximal position. Victorinox say “it is ok to open all the functions at the same time because the I will explain everything about this for you. Opening all the functions at the same timeĪll the functions at the same time for picture purposes or other.
