Have you ever wondered how to take apart a Swiss Army Knife? Well, unless you’re a Swiss engineer, you’re going to need some guidance. Don’t worry, it will be a piece of cake after you learn how to do so!
Steps to successfully take apart a Swiss Army Knife
1. See if Your Wristwatch Has an Emergency Knife Release
Before you can even start taking apart the Swiss Army Knife, you need to figure out if your wristwatch has an emergency knife release. If it does, then you can simply open up the clasp with the flick of a finger and voila – your Swiss Army Knife is already apart!
2. Firmly hold the Knife in one Hand
Once you know that you don’t have an emergency knife release, then you need to firmly hold the knife in one hand while positioning your fingertips on the blade lever. Make sure your hand is comfortable and secure.
3. Move the Blade Lever
The knife lever is usually found at the base of the knife and should be pressed downwards to open the knife. As soon as you move the blade lever, a small opening should appear and you should be able to see some of the tools inside.
4. Loosen the Pivot Screws
Be very careful, and make sure that you don’t lose any of the parts when taking the knife apart. Unscrew the pivot screws using a tiny screwdriver. They are usually found at the joints of the tool parts.
5. Disassemble the Knife
Once the screws are loose, it should be fairly easy for you to take the knife apart. Start with the largest part and slowly move on to the smaller ones. As you can imagine, the Swiss Army Knife is full of tiny parts that can fall off easily, so make sure to be super careful when you’re taking it apart.
6. Reassemble the Knife
Put all the parts back together and bear in mind that the parts fit perfectly when you assemble the knife. Screw back the pivot screws to secure the knife together snugly.
7. Get Ready for Your Adventure
You’ve successfully taken apart your Swiss Army Knife! Congratulations! Now you are ready to take it with you on your next big adventure.
In conclusion, the process of taking apart a Swiss Army Knife is not as hard as you may think. As long as you are patient and follow all the steps correctly, you’ll be able to take apart the knife like a first-class Swiss engineer!