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Title: Anyone need a new Swiss Army Knife?
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 01, 2008, 02:37:32 PM
This has to be the mother of all pocket tools.  eeek:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8b97/ (http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8b97/)

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We know what you're probably thinking about this product - isn't this something that ThinkGeek should be launching in very early April (like, say, April 1st)? Yes, we have a reputation for such things, but this knife is real and was created by Wenger to celebrate 100 years of innovation.

This unique special edition knife contains all 85 tools currently produced by Wenger (Maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife). These 85 tools can be used in over 100 functions and it's the World's Largest Swiss Army Knife. It's not exactly going to win any awards for lightest, smallest or most efficient tool but it probably will win you the title "King of All Gadgets". And even though this knife is a monster, weighing almost 3 pounds, don't worry - it does have a key ring so you can carry it on a belt loop.

And for the full list of tools:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8b97/detail/ (http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/8b97/detail/)

My only question would have to be is it Nick proof.  whistle:
Title: Re: Anyone need a new Swiss Army Knife?
Post by: Barman on September 01, 2008, 02:40:30 PM
Quote from: Grumpmeister on September 01, 2008, 02:37:32 PM

My only question would have to be is it Nick proof.  whistle:
Well I think we can answer that one for you...  whistle:
Title: Re: Anyone need a new Swiss Army Knife?
Post by: Nick on September 01, 2008, 02:44:31 PM
I have a Swiss Army Penknife (a present from a grateful nation - I left the country) but that one would not fit in any pocket of mine, nor Mrs Nick's capacious handbag
Title: Re: Anyone need a new Swiss Army Knife?
Post by: Grumpmeister on September 01, 2008, 04:10:33 PM
Quote from: Nick on September 01, 2008, 02:44:31 PM
I have a Swiss Army Penknife (a present from a grateful nation - I left the country) but that one would not fit in any pocket of mine, nor Mrs Nick's capacious handbag

Odds are it was all they could afford to get you as a leaving present. You have a tendancy to cause insurance premiums to rocket  point:
Title: Re: Anyone need a new Swiss Army Knife?
Post by: Snoopy on September 01, 2008, 04:25:49 PM
Anyone else seen/remember the Billy Connelly sketch about the Swiss Army going into battle with their knives at the ready ~ one of the funniest things I have ever seen but I cannot find a video clip of it.
Title: Re: Anyone need a new Swiss Army Knife?
Post by: Nick on September 01, 2008, 05:02:24 PM
Nope. You Tube?
Title: Re: Anyone need a new Swiss Army Knife?
Post by: Snoopy on September 01, 2008, 05:21:31 PM
Quote from: Nick on September 01, 2008, 05:02:24 PM
Nope. You Tube?

Tried that ~ loads of vids of the Big Yin but not that one. I have however spent a happy half hour watching some old favourites.