Generally speaking, a Swiss Army knife has 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 Victorinox or Wenger 'cross' logo. The term 'Swiss Army Knife' is sometimes used metaphorically to describe usefulness, such as a tool that is a collection of special-purpose tools. I once owned a Swiss Army Knife and it did have a lot of tools but I really ever used any of them. In many ways my life is much like...more