Swiss-Army USB Drives

December 20, 2004 3:11 PM

More xmas-shopping: Does anyone know of a store in NYC I can buy those swiss army knives with USB hard drives? I know they have them at thinkgeek and amazon etc, but I need it, like, yesterday. Other weird USB devices are also of interest.
posted by edlundart to Shopping (11 answers total)

I was looking for EXACTLY THE SAME THING! Crazy.
look here. I know this doesn't answer your question specifically, but at least you'll get an idea of some other weird USB toys out there. I really, really, really want the devil ducky USB drive.
posted by cilantro at 3:22 PM on December 20, 2004

Sorry if this is a derail but aren't these things asking to fall foul of weapon detection? Maybe I go through flight checks more than average but having a knife attached to a USB has the potential to be quite expensive and a pain in the bum - worth considering when buying for someone else.
posted by biffa at 4:18 PM on December 20, 2004

The Swiss Army Store on Prince St. in SoHo.
posted by falconred at 4:22 PM on December 20, 2004

biffa: I think the USB key is detachable. Put the knife in your checked baggage but keep the key so you'll still have it when the knife is stolen.
posted by grouse at 4:49 PM on December 20, 2004

cilantro: Wow, if there were more pictures, that would be a good post for the blue.
posted by grouse at 4:50 PM on December 20, 2004

I think Sharper Image carries them.
posted by rushmc at 5:38 PM on December 20, 2004

Response by poster: biffa, grouse is correct about the detachable thing. They also make two versions: one with standard kives and scissors etc, and one with just a pen, a flashlight, (maybe one or two other non-dangerous things) and the USB thing.

Anyway -- thanks to falconred and rushmc! I'll check those places out!
posted by edlundart at 7:58 PM on December 20, 2004

cheers edlundart, that probably increases the chances of me buying one.
posted by biffa at 3:19 AM on December 21, 2004

(and grouse!)
posted by biffa at 3:19 AM on December 21, 2004

Also in existence, a USB port coffee mug warmer.
posted by occhiblu at 9:12 AM on December 21, 2004

My favorite is and remains the USB aquarium.
posted by matildaben at 10:09 AM on December 21, 2004