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Features

• This is the Official Standard Issue to the Swiss Army. It has features including Silver Alox handles, large/small blades, bottle/can openers, large/small screwdriver, and reamer.
• All knives have rust-free aluminum alloy separators, blades made of stainless steel, and brass rivets and bushings used to hold the knife layers together.
• The Swiss Army Knife is the only knife recommended for the emergency kit of the US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge.
• Victorinox is the world leader of pocket tools (Multi-tools and Pocket knives). For every activity, be it professional, in the home or during leisure time, there is a need for excellent tools and cutting implements.
• Swiss Army Brands, Inc warrants this Victorinox Original Swiss Army Knife to be free from defects in material and workmanship for the entire life of the knife.

Product Description

Victorinox 56929 Swiss Army Soldier Silver

Customer Reviews

Review date : 2008-12-29
I’ve owned this knife (along with many other Swiss Army Knives) since I was a teenager.

I bought this one several years back because I wanted a basic knife. This one is great because the handle is not plastic. It won’t crack if you drop it.

Now if require more tools, you won’t be happy with this model. If you’re at a party, you won’t be able to uncork bottles with this.

Anyway, it’s a great knive suitable for basic utility and everyday carrying needs. I highly recommend you add it to your collection.

Review date : 2008-09-25
This is a sleek, lightweight, no-frills knife that’s affordable. I think the metal design looks better than the other SAK versions. Plus it’s more durable as well. My #1 reason for getting this was portability. It’s a thin, lightweight knife that fits easily into my pocket so I can carry it with me on picnics, camping trips, etc. without any hassle. The mix of tools on this one is good. One side of the awl is semi-sharpened so it can act as a back-up blade if necessary. Overall, it’s a good tool and I highly recommend it.

Review date : 2008-07-11
I have had this knife for about 2 years. I work in the IT field and I required a knife that I can use to open computer boxes up quickly and not worry about it getting dull and useless. I find it very useful because of it’s durability and the texture of the handle. I have dropped the knife and used it as a dart and even used it to cut the metal binding straps. (ones that server components get shipped in.

I highly recommend this product due to the fact it’s less than $20 and one tough device…

Review date : 2008-06-29
One of these fine knives has been carried in my pocket for most of the last twenty years. I’m on my second one, having lost the first a couple of years ago.
They hold an edge well and can be used for everything from working on my Harley to cutting up vegetables and opening cans for dinner.
I often grab this from my pocket before looking for any other knife in the kitchen.
The reamer is useful if you are, like me, a chronic dieter who needs to adjust his belt periodically. This knife is the handiest tool you can own and is virtually indestructible. Just keep it sharp and oil the hinges and it will provide years of loyal service.

Review date : 2008-06-09
I ALMOST DID NOT USE THIS KNIFE! FIT/FINISH IS SUPERB. THOUGHT ABOUT JUST SHELVING IT AS A COLLECTIBLE! JUST A VERY GOOD KNIFE. I HOPE TSA DOESN’T GET THIS ONE TOO!

One of my favorite singing groups is Riders In the Sky. For those of you not familiar with them, they’re a foursome of multi-talented Western music writers, singers, and musicians. Formed in 1977, the group is still going strong. I used to listen to their radio show every week. I’d still be doing it, but they’re not available in my part of Wyoming.

Anyway, one of the group’s hallmarks is their amazing sense of humor. They really know how to have fun! I’ll never forget one of the great lines they frequently use in their radio routine. It goes something like this: We never do things the easy way, we do them the cowboy way.

So many of us humans also seem to live our lives the cowboy way.

Here’s Chief Joseph.

CHIEF JOSEPH

We love that phrase — the cowboy way. The image many of you have of the American cowboy is of a romantic, carefree, footloose and fancy-free character. But the reality is, as John can tell you since he lives in cowboy country, is far removed from the romantic image.

A cowboy’s life is not always easy, although your modern technology makes it easier today than it was during the days of the American frontier.

Nonetheless, most of you are not cowboys. And even if some of you are cowboys, none of you have to live your lives the cowboy way.

Life was not meant to be hard. It was not meant to be a struggle. You were not meant to wake up in the morning feeling scared, lost, confused. And yet that is exactly the way many of you wake up most mornings — dreading the dawning of yet another awful day.

Friends, what it comes down to is this: Trust.

The only reason you ever feel fearful, scared, confused — or any other negative emotion — is because you do not trust in the wisdom and goodness of the Universe, or of your higher selves.

If you trusted the Universe and your higher selves, you would not be running scared every day of your lives. You would not be wondering if you got it ?right? in this lifetime. You would not be wondering if you could do better — or if you?re on the right path. You would not be wondering if you’re doing your work — or if you were ever going to get it all done. And so on.

You are all perfect just as you are. We’ll repeat that, for emphasis: YOU ARE PERFECT JUST AS YOU ARE.

Stand in the perfection of where you are right now. Know you are growing and evolving, just as we are in these dimensions of spirit.

No matter how harshly you judge yourselves or your lives, you are growing and evolving. And you are moving from the perfection you are today to the more evolved perfection you will be tomorrow, next week, next year, next lifetime.

It’s all good! You are all on the right path, no matter where you are in your lives.

Trust that — and honor it. You do not have to work hard at it. You do not have to know what is coming tomorrow because, as we said, it’s all good. All you have to do is feel good, get happy, and appreciate the beautiful beings of light you are now — and the beautiful beings of light you are becoming.

You do not have to live your lives the cowboy way. Just be who you are. Then all is well.

Copyright ? 2006 by Great Western Publishing

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Since 1992, John Cali has been communicating with a spirit called Joseph. In one of his many physical lifetimes, this spirit was incarnated as the legendary Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce tribe in what is now Oregon.

Email: john@greatwesternpublishing.org Website: http://www.greatwesternpublishing.org Free newsletter at: chiefjoseph-on@mail-list.com Private readings with Chief Joseph at: readings@greatwesternpublishing.org

In the U.S. alone, more than 30 million people each year take their pets with them while camping. Yet, when we first started RVing with our dogs, we were unable to find much written on the subject. Sure, there were the occasional articles in magazines that reminded us to use pet ID tags, bring plenty of water, and take their favorite toy. But in terms of providing genuine support or bottom-line information, there was nothing out there. Since it was something that we felt was badly needed, we decided to write this article.

While there are numerous issues to consider while camping with dogs, these are some of the most important.

1. Make Sure that Your Dog Can’t Get Lost:
It’s one thing if your dog gets free in your neighborhood. It’s another when you’re at a rest stop, nine hundred miles from home. Either train your dog to come when called or make absolutely sure that they’re on a leash at all times.

2. Get All of their Vaccinations Up to Date:
If your dog gets into an altercation with another animal (or a person), the central issue will become their rabies shots. If you stay at a campground that has a demanding pet policy, you’ll need to verify your dog’s vaccination records. If you cross into Canada, you’ll have to confirm that your dogs have had their shots. You get the idea.

3. Make Your Dogs Easy to Identify:
If your dog does get lost (unfortunately, it happens all the time), the ability to easily identify them will become critical. For permanent identification purposes, consider tattoos or microchips. At a minimum, make sure they wear tags that show their name, your current phone number, and the date of their last rabies vaccination.

4. Clean Up After Your Dog:
The biggest complaint about dogs has nothing to do with their bark, their bite, or their behavior. If you pick up after your dog, you’ll be helping dog owners everywhere.

5. Learn How to Provide First Aid to Your Dog:
If a medical crisis occurs while at home, you drive to your local veterinarian. But if you’re heading down a dark highway in a strange town, it will seem like a bad dream. Although there are ways to get help while on the road, it always takes more time. In the meantime, your ability to provide competent first aid could save your dog’s life.

6. Involve Your Dog in Everything You Do:
If you really want your dogs to have a good time, include them in your activities. Take them with you on long walks. Buy a cheap plastic wading pool and let them play in the water. Throw a ball. Cook them up a hamburger. If you do stuff like that, they’ll do cartwheels the next time you decide to take them camping.

7. Call the Campgrounds Before You Go:
Even if a park claims they’re pet-friendly, always call ahead to confirm their policy regarding your dogs. We’ve arrived at parks (with our two German Shepard dogs) after a long day on the road only to discover that “pet-friendly” meant dogs weighing under 20 pounds.

8. Plan Ahead for the Unexpected:
Have a plan (for your dogs) in case of a flat tire, a serious accident, or a fire in your RV. Start with a few extra leashes, a pet carrier, and an extra fire extinguisher. Then have a fire drill to identify potential problems.

9. Learn About Your Camping Environment:
The U.S. is a huge country with a vast assortment of dangerous wildlife, treacherous plants, unpredictable weather conditions, and demanding environmental challenges. If you don’t know what you’re doing, you might inadvertently be putting yourself and your dog in danger.

10. Recognize and Respect the Views of Others:
While some of us can’t imagine traveling without dogs, others can’t image traveling with them. If you keep your dog under control and clean up after them, you won’t give others much to grumble about.

Happy Camping with Rover!

About The Author: The authors of Camping & RVing with your pets are avid pet lovers and campers. They are full-time RVers, who RV in a Class A with 2 large dogs and 3 cats, at last count! Jack and Julee Meltzer have traveled over 100,000 miles with 5 cats and 2 dogs in a Class B and Class A RV. They have stayed in campgrounds, public lands, state and Federal Parks, and the occasional Walmart parking lot. Subscribe at http://www.petsrv.com and receive by email their free handy checklist “What to Bring When Camping with Your Dog” Contact Julee Meltzer at julee@desertwindspress.com or julee@petsrv.com. Desert Winds Press LLC specializes in books about the outdoors and RVing.

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