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 Invaluable to have around Jul 20, 2010
Not much to say, except that a Swiss Army knife is a darned handy thing to have around, and that the Victorinox brand is well worth the slight increase in cost over no-name brands. This is the first big SAK I've bought in many years; a hotel chambermaid made off with my old one. This model doesn't have the pliers, but I often have a Leatherman around also, and it *does* have the scissors, which are darned handy, more often than I would have expected. The Victorinox line--at least, every one I've owned and that's a handful--are exceedingly well made and with a little care, will last a LONG time (unless you hit a hotel with a crooked chambermaid.) I've got at least one of these, or some combination of a SAK and a Leatherman, in my satchel when I'm working and in my camera bag when I'm on vacation. How could you live without one?
More than just a knife Jul 01, 2010
There are a lot of useful tools included on this knife (see the product description), but I find the nice sharp knives, small Phillips screwdriver, functional scissors (really), wood saw, and ball point pen to be the most heavily used. These are all great tools and have saved me a lot of time and trouble when the need arose. I like this knife so much that we ordered 2 more to give as gifts. Highly Recommended! Having the Champion Plus Pocket Knife is like carrying a small toolbox in your pocket. It is a little too big to haul around for everyday use, but it is great to have when hiking or doing small jobs around the house. This is a well made, solid Swiss Army knife that will give years of service.
 The MacGyver's Knife Jun 15, 2010
Since I saw the series during my childhood, I have always known the Swiss-Army knife as the MacGyver's Knife. I bought it as one of the items recommended to carry along during a long strenous hiking trip. It is probably not very accurate to call this thing a knife, but close enough since it also has a flat-head and phillips screwdrivers, a can and bottle opener, a hook, a small magnifying glass, a saw and a saw-straight-edge combo. One problem I notice is that because there are so many items packed in one piece, some of the items are hard to be brought out. It takes some effort to pull them out of the slot where they are embedded in. Be careful when pulling an item while some other sharp items nearby have been pulled out already since you might accidentally cut yourself as I have done at least once. I also noticed the user's guide seems to imply that there is a plier included but somehow I have not found it. There are a few more accessories shown as separate pieces that I did not receive; what appears to be a tweezer, a nail, a stylus and two other items that I'm not sure what they are. Perhaps the plier and these extras are for a different model? Anyway, all objections aside, I still think this knife is worth buying and keeping for emergency uses.
Got it all Apr 17, 2010
This pocket knife is great. It has so many functions and they're actually usable. The first day I had it I used it to install a car stereo, using the phillips screwdriver which is high quality and even the wire stripper, while not my first choice in wire strippers it definitely can get the job done. The magnifying glass is excellent as well. I was recently at a wedding which was held outdoors and they had adult beverages but I couldn't find a bottle opener and then remembered I had my swiss army knife on me and I was suddenly relieved haha. The blades come very sharp. This is my first Victorinox Swiss Army knife, I've had other knock off brands and now I know what all the hype is about, these really are high quality all-in-one pocket knives. If I could've found the champion (the one with the pliers) for as close of a good deal as I did the champion plus I can see how the pliers could be useful in certain situations.
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great deal Mar 02, 2010
My son wanted a pocket knife for his birthday. I checked a local sporting goods store, and a similar model cost far more. He is delighted with his knife and I was delighted with the price.
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The
Importance Of Lighting In Interior Design
by Jessica Ackerman
Everyone knows how important
paint color, furniture choices and artwork are to
interior design. One aspect of design that is often
overlooked, however, is lighting. Lighting not only
affects the brightness of the room, but it can also
change the way a paint color looks, cast shadows in ways
that make the room seem smaller and have an impact on
the presentation of art work.
There is no light like
natural light. If you are buying, building or
remodeling, opt for as much natural light as possible.
Oversized windows and skylights are two ways to get the
most natural light. Of course, not everyone is in the
position to be able to do that, so you'll have to work
with what you have.
How much natural light do
you get in your room? If the room in question faces
north, you won't get as much natural sunlight as you
would in a southern facing room. Rooms that face south
get bright, natural light throughout the day. Rooms that
face east will only have good natural light in the
morning hours and western facing rooms will have the
most light during the afternoon.
Once you are familiar
with how much natural light is in each room, you'll be
able to make informed choices about what additional
lighting may be necessary. Keep in mind that rooms with
little or no natural light will need artificial lighting
- even during the day - in order to look their best.
Here are some types of lighting to consider.
1. Accent Lighting
Accent lighting is
perfect when you want to showcase a piece of art or a
special piece of furniture or other item. Since light
draws the eye, it will bring attention to the features
in your room that you wish to highlight.
2. Hanging Light Features
Chandeliers and smaller
hanging lamps can be beautiful as well as functional. A
trip to the local home improvement store will quickly
show you how overwhelming the choices can be. You'll
want to select lighting that blends in with your
existing dÃÂécor. For example, a crystal chandelier in a
country themed dining room probably isn't the best
option. If you don't choose carefully, your lighting may
stick out like a sore thumb and become more of an
eyesore than a lovely accent.
3. Recessed Lighting
Recessed lighting is a
good choice for a room that needs extra light throughout
the day. Because the lighting won't interfere with the
existing decor, it can work in almost any room. It
provides abundant light without taking up a lot of space
or interfering with other aspects of the room.
4. Lamps
Using lamps are a way to
add not only additional lighting, but also punches of
color. If possible, see how much light the lamp gives
off before leaving the store. Many lamps serve as
decoration more than as a light source and give off very
little light. If you love the lamp, but it doesn't give
off quite enough light, consider changing the shade
which will usually solve the problem.
When decorating your
home, remember how important lighting is, and give it
the same thought and attention you give to the other
details of decorating your home.
About the Author
Jessica Ackerman is the
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