A Swiss Army knife is something that many of us own that was either handed down from our parents or grandparents or received as a gift years ago. Often, Victorinox Swiss Knife owners wonder if their lovely present needs any type of maintenance or not. Customers frequently visit the Victorinox store in Dubai and ask about how to identify knives for maintenance. Often, they haven’t used their knives for a long time, and sometimes they just ask out of curiosity.
Mostafawi Group, which is one of the leading authorized retailers and distributors of Victorinox Swiss Knives in the UAE, provides a complete guide on identifying your knife for maintenance in this detailed blog post. So keep on reading till the end, and do not forget to share it with your friends who own a Swiss knife as well.
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1. Visual Inspection
The first step is the simplest and easiest: visual inspection. Carefully take out your Swiss knife, check its entire length and breadth, and look out for visual signs of wear and tear. If you regularly use your knife, then you may know about its performance. A slight reduction in performance is a general indicator of taking your knife to the authorized shop for servicing. However, Victorinox knives in Dubai are made of particularly high quality, and the frequency of maintenance is reduced to once every couple of years.
2. Test the Sharpness of Blade
A Victorinox Swiss Knife contains many tools, including tweezers, toothpicks, tiny tongs, pliers, and even a blade that can be used for cutting ropes or slicing branches in the wilderness. The sharpness of your blade may be affected if it has not been used for years or is being consistently used. In either case, once every few months, it’s a good thing to test the sharpness of your Swiss knife blade. You can either visit a Victorinox supplier in Dubai to test its sharpness or even do it yourself. If you choose to do it yourself, take a piece of paper and slice it using the blade. If the paper gets easily cut, then the knife is sharp and may not require any part replacement or maintenance. Similarly, you can do the same test with a tomato. Sometimes a blade may cut paper efficiently, but if it needs maintenance, it will not cut a tomato as swiftly as it should.
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3. Measure the Length of Your Swiss Knife
Another way with which you can identify if your Swiss knife needs a replacement is by measuring its length. Take a tape, measure the length from top to bottom, and count the number of tools it contains. You can visit a Victorinox store in Dubai and cross-check with a knife of the same model; if the new Swiss knife has a similar length, then it indicates your knife is in great shape. However, if the length doesn’t match its time, you give it to the authorized person and get the necessary inspections and servicing done on it. While you are in the store, you may also check out the different Victorinox kitchen accessories in Dubai that are available. If something interesting appears, you may purchase it and ask for a loyalty bonus.
4. Identify the Brand
There are two popular Swiss Army knife brands: Victorinox and Wenger. To identify replacement parts and for maintenance, it’s essential that you identify the brand of your knife. Both Victorinox and Wenger have pretty similar logos. However, the Victorinox logo has a red cross inside a shield, whereas the Wenger logo has a red cross inside a square. Due to its similarity, many people find it difficult to identify which is which. To make it easier, you may visit a Victorinox supplier in Dubai. The experts there will not only help you identify the brand of your Swiss knife but will also assist you in servicing it and arranging spare parts for it if it’s a Victorinox knife. If it’s a Wenger knife, then the Victorinox experts will help you identify the authorized servicing center for it as well.
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5. Age of Your Life
If your Swiss knife has been lying around in your house for over a decade untouched, it’s a good idea to take it to the nearest Victorinox showroom in Dubai and get it thoroughly serviced. Getting it maintained and using it periodically ensures that the Swiss knife is safe for use.
6.Count the Tools
Each Victorinox Swiss Knife model is unique and comes with a specific number of tools. There are high chances that your knife set may be missing one or two tools. This is especially true if your Swiss knife was received as a gift or has been passed down from your parents or grandparents. You can check the details of your knife model online or by visiting a store in Dubai and counting the number of tools. If a few tools are missing, then you can replace the missing parts and get the earlier ones cleaned and maintained at the same time.
7. Examine the Scale Design
The scales, or the outer casing of the knife’s handle, often feature unique designs or patterns, depending on the model. Carefully examine the scales for any distinct markings or engravings that can help identify the model. If there is heavy wear and tear on the scales, it is an indicator of visiting a Victorinox store in Dubai and getting them repaired or replaced.
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Conclusion
Identifying your Swiss Army knife model is the first step toward proper maintenance and care. By following the steps described above in this blog post, you can easily identify your knife’s model, perform essential maintenance tasks, and ensure that your knife has a long life and gives reliable performance for years to come. Remember, a well-maintained Swiss Army knife is not just a tool but a trusted companion for all your adventures and everyday tasks.