A red handled, small white crossed Swiss Army knife isn’t only a symbol of smart design, but it is an immensely useful multi-tool for any manner of adventure that life throws at you.
This handy little tool was introduced to the world in the 1880s as part of a cutlery cooperative that would sell the first knives to the Swiss Army. The original Swiss Army knife was called the Soldier Knife and it included a blade, reamer, can opener, screwdriver, and oak handles. It was made for troops who needed a convenient and foldable tool that they could quickly extend to open canned food or to help disassemble a rifle. Today, the same two quiet Swiss towns still produce the authentic Swiss Army knife as they have done for more than 100 years, though the product offering has grown to a variety of different knives and tools.
The Swiss Army Knife Book by Felix Immler is a celebration of the famous red covered knife. Woodsman Immler astonishingly set out to build an entire functioning campsite in the woods using nothing more than a pocket knife. Immler outlines exactly how he accomplished this incredible feat utilizing basic natural materials to craft a waterproof roof, a bed, a chair, a table, a fridge, a working oven as well as carved spoons, knives, and bowls. Immler even proves that you can grill a chicken on a self-made, water-driven skewer.
Whether you’re a natural explorer or woodsman, or just an enthusiast The Swiss Army Knife Book has a boatload of ideas adventures and activities to suit all ages.