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Authentic Swiss Army Knives - Do not be fooled

In 1897 Karl Elsner first created the Victorinox Original Swiss Army knife. Wenger, the company Product Genuine Swiss Army Knives was founded in 1893. Since then, the Swiss Army Knife collection from each of these companies has grown to include knives for use Daily, camping, multi-tools, knives, gifts of leadership and more. The reputation of reliability and quality has increased with the number of knives available.

Like most successful products, imitators and copiers have arisen, producing cheap imitations of both brands of Swiss Army Knives, taking money from unsuspecting consumers and tarnish the reputation of the Swiss Army knife. The "Swiss Army Knife" is set but the original quality has never been matched.

In some foreign imitations do not even understand the Swiss cross. Setting implementation of the Swiss Red Cross was held to deceive the public and give the impression that this was a genuine Swiss Army knife.

Be not deceived into buying a fake or imitation cheap Swiss Army Knife.

How can avoid being deceived? Authentic and original Swiss Army knives are quality products with quality craftsmanship and quality materials. First, look at the price. If someone offers to sell a new Swiss Army $ 10 when everyone sells the same model knife for $ 50, beware.

To identify a real Wenger Swiss Army Knife look for the brand. It is an emblem, in the form of a square with rounded corners. The scheme is white, the center of the shield is red and the cross is white. Check the blade to make sure it says - Wenger Swiss Delémont steel.

To identify a Victorinox Swiss Army knife Original Look at the cross and shield trademarks. The shield has five angles and the top of ECU has a small depression on the top center of the shield, similar to the depression seen in many police and fire badges. The outline of the shield is white, the center of the shield is red and white cross is. Look for Victorinox stamped on the blade.

Keep in mind, imitation, counterfeit and "similar" are not the same as "real" and "original". Counterfeiters are cheaters and that could well put a fraudulent emblem or an emblem that is close to the emblem of faith on his knife. If the price is "cheap" to be cautious.

If you want an idea of the fair price of an authentic original Swiss Army Knife or visit: www.SwissArmyKnifeMall.com . They generally carry Swiss Army knives.

About the Author

Kirk McCormick has over 20 years experience in law enforcement and has enjoyed the outdoors for over 40 years. He writes on a variety of knife related topics. You can contact him through: www.NorthAmericanKnives.com; www.SwissArmyKnifeMall.com or www.PocketKnivesMall.com