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Over the years, dirt, sand, and other debris will find their way into the crevices and fine parts of the Swiss Army Knife. This will eventually wear on the parts and make it difficult to open the various tools. Since the Swiss Army Knife is made from high-grade stainless steel and other quality components, it will last for generations if properly maintained. Cleaning and oiling regularly will give it a nice appearance and make sure that it functions the way it is supposed to.

When cleaning, first remove all the tools that are not fixed to the frame. These can be cleaned and wiped down separately.

Any small container, such as this plastic tote, will work.

Pictured left to right: miniature screwdriver, toothpick, tweezers, and ballpoint pen.

A WORD OF ADVICE

Do not submerse in water any model that has a flashlight or digital components.

Unless it has electronic components, dip the entire Swiss Army Knife into a container of warm water and swirl it around. While it is under the water, open and close each tool several times to get rid of any dirt and debris that may be in the crevices.

Use a sponge with a soft scouring pad on one side to help scrub away any marks and hard-to-remove dirt. Do not use a harder abrasive such as steel wool or sandpaper. After washing, dry each tool and the frame with a rag or towel. Even though it is made from stainless steel, it needs to be dried thoroughly.

Apply a small amount of the multi-tool oil to any moving parts a tool might have, such as where the two pieces of the scissors and pliers intersect. To lubricate the moving parts, apply a small amount—a single drop—to the hinge points of the tools. Open and close the tools several times to help spread the oil. Wipe down the smaller tools—toothpick, tweezers, etc.—with warm water and put them back in the frame. The cleaning process is complete. If you’re installing new scales, use a vice grip or pair of pliers to gently squeeze and snap the new scales into place. When compressing the scales, use a piece of cloth or any other type of padding between the vice grip and Swiss Army Knife to prevent damage to the scales.

After applying oil, open and close the tools several times to help spread the oil.

Cut about half an inch (2.5cm) off the end of a sponge for this step.

After applying oil to the scissors, stand them upright and open and close them several times to help spread the oil down to the pin.