Swiss Army Knife Hacks

Simplify your world

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Wonderfully surprising Swiss Army Knife hacks that make life a breeze.

Wonderfully surprising Swiss Army Knife hacks that make life a breeze.

Just when you thought you knew what our iconic pocket knife can do … See how your Swiss Army Knife gets all kinds of things done. We’ve been receiving cool hacks from fans all over the world who shared their tricks with #mysakhack. Here are some of the best tips:

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Hack #1

Hack #1

In the dark, struggling to hold your pocket clip flashlight over your car’s engine? Attach it to the keychain and hook the pocket knife and light to the open hood.

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Hack #2

Hack #2

Forgot your phone stand? Prop your phone onto the open hook and watch your shows.

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HACK #3

HACK #3

Got a stack of papers clamped with an annoying staple but are far from the office? Remove it with the end of the nail file.

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HACK #4

HACK #4

Need to move something very small and delicate? Use the tweezers.

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HACK #5

HACK #5

Got a tangled mess of string? Pick it apart with the toothpick.

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HACK #6

HACK #6

Belt getting a bit tight? Just resize it with a new hole using the awl.

Hack #7

Want to sketch a precise circle? Turn the corkscrew and mini screwdriver into a compass.

Submit your photo or video

These are just a few of the Swiss Army Knife hacks that can simplify your world. Got your own? We invite you to photograph, film and share them. Just submit your photo or video to the link below—or post on social media to @victorinox with #mysakhack. Yours may be chosen and added to this page. So shoot, upload and stay tuned!


And just one more: What’s a good way to get a hot grill off the BBQ? With the hook function of your Swiss Army Knife, of course. Pocket knife expert Felix Immler shows you how in this video.