1) Because they are made in Switzerland.
2) The original design was for use by the Swiss army.
There still is a model which is issued to every new recruit in the Swiss army. It is called the "Soldatenmesser".
Swiss Army Knives are made by two manufacturers: Victorinox and Wenger.
These two companies have been manufacturing knives for the Swiss Army, and for retail sale, since 1891 and 1893 respectively.
Victorinox is located in Ibach, canton Schwyz; and Wenger is located in Delémont, canton Jura.
No, you cannot carry a Swiss Army knife on a plane.
A Swiss army knife is made of stainless steel.
a Swiss army knife is called 'un couteau suisse' in French.
No matter how many features a Swiss knife has it's still a Swiss knife
There are you
Yes, you can bring a Swiss Army knife in your checked luggage, but not in your carry-on luggage.
The swiss army knife actually originated in Switzerland. It was made for the Swiss army to take out with them because it functioned as so many other things.
Yes, you can carry a Swiss Army knife in your checked luggage, but not in your carry-on luggage when flying.
In Neptune
A typical swiss army knife will have different tools available for use on it. Some of these tools will be things like a knife, screw drivers, scissors, a file, cork screw, a saw and many more. A swiss army knife will be well made and durable.
Victorinox is best known for the Swiss Army knife. They also sell watches and LED flashlights. Victorinox also has luggage and travel gear. The company was founded in 1884 and the Swiss Army knife was created in 1891.
Your question's a little vague: 1. The knife is a real knife (it exists and will cut things) 2. The knife is NOT a "Swiss Army" knife - that title belongs to Victorinox AG