Do US soldiers carry Swiss Army knives?

The US army has added a knife made by Swiss manufacturer Victorinox to its official order list. As a result, members of the US army can – but are not obliged to – buy the DLA-recommended knife.

Do army soldiers carry knives?

Soldiers do carry knives, although rarely in full display, as they opt to conceal the blades on their person. No rules prohibit knife-carrying, and soldiers are sometimes issued knives when they join the military.

What Swiss Army knife do soldiers use?

Dimensions

Height	18 mm
Net weight	131 g

What knives does the US Army use?

Following are some of the top knives that are issued to the U.S. forces:

• Ontario 490 M9 Bayonet System. The U.S. Armed Forces officially used this folding knife in 1984.
• Ontario MK 3 Navy Knife. The U.S. Navy Seals commonly deploy this knife.
• Strider SMF.
• Ka-Bar.
• ASEK Survival Knife.

Is a Swiss Army Knife considered a weapon?

Though a Swiss Army Knife is usually not considered a weapon and you are allowed to carry it in your pocket, there are locations where it will always be considered illegal. You may be prohibited to bring a SAK along with you while attending such events.

Do Swiss soldiers get a Swiss Army Knife?

Soldier Knives are issued to every recruit or member of the Swiss Armed Forces and the knives issued to officers have never differed from those issued to non-commissioned officers and privates.

Is it illegal to carry around a Swiss Army Knife?

Knives. It’s illegal to: carry a knife in public without good reason – unless it’s a knife with a folding blade 3 inches long (7.62 cm) or less, e.g. a Swiss Army knife (a “lock knife” does not come into the category of “folding pocket knife” because it is not immediately foldable at all times)