Swiss knife

A Swiss Army knife (SAK) is a multifunction hand tool. Generally speaking, a Swiss Army knife sports a blade as well as various tools, such as screwdrivers and can openers. These attachments are stowed inside the handle of the knife through a pivot point mechanism. The handle is usually red, and features a white cross, the emblem of Switzerland. The knife model that is actually used in the Swiss Army has an aluminium-plated handle.

The term "Swiss Army knife" is often used synonymously with the term "pocket knife". It is also sometimes used generically to describe a tool, such as a software tool, that is a collection of special-purpose tools.

Source: victorinox.chAdded: 18 May 2006