Multitools, the known as leathernam or swiss army multitools, require maintenance for work effectively and prevent decay.

1. Clean entire surface of multitool with ligth soapy water. If you see rust, you should scrub it with steel wool. Then, open tools individually and clean them in the same way. Finally, clean and wipe with a soft clean cloth and coating with lightly oil.
2. Wash multitools thoroughly if they contact sea or various dirty brackish water, dry tools thoroughly after washing to prevent corrosion.
3. Sharpen the blades of Multitool to maintain sharp and performance. For the straight blade, you can use the general sharpening. For the serrated blades, you need to use a designed sharpening for this to maintain them.
4. Use the screwdrivers of multitools only correctly sized and shaped screw head that must not be damaged.
5. Attack tough dirt with a stronger cleaner than general detergent. Turpentine help to get rid of rough stain on swiss army knives. Though, you should stay away from chlorinated detergents since these can destroy the multitool.

Leatherman Style Multi-Tool Features:

• Spring loaded pliers
• Bottle opener
• Large blade
• Serrated blade
• Metal file
• Metal saw
• Wood saw
• Reamer/punch
• Scissors
• Multiple screwdrivers
• Chisel/scraper
• Strong crate opener
• Can opener
• Ruler
• Hard wire cutter
• Lanyard hole
• Lock release
• Optional tool kit attachments
• Wire crimper, scraper, stripper & bender
• Built in firesteel

Plier multitools are the development of the multitool conception. They offer an unbelieveable amount of instruments packed into a small, light and durable frame. The main pliers are usually spring loaded and can manage very hard jobs. If stuck in the wilderness these tools have unlimited usages and will prove there worth time and time again.

Victorinox Swiss Army Knife Features:

• Large and small blade
• Can opener
• Bottle opener
• Wire stripper
• Scissors
• Various screwdriver bits
• Wood Saw
• Metal saw and file
• Reamer with sewing eye
• Corkscrew
• Hook
• Wood chisel
• Toothpick
• Tweezers

The first Swiss Army Knife was appeared over 125 years ago! These legendary tools have outlived over a century for good reason; utility , quality and endurance coupled with an nice design have made Victorinox a well known name in the survival society. The swiss army knife always seem to deliver, it has so many usage and always manages to provide more than what is expected.