He's been like a Swiss Army knife for us

[alpacinou]

Is it common to call someone with many talents/skills a "Swiss army knife"?

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Are these correct and natural?

1. Jane is every employer's dream. She's like a Swiss Army knife with many talents and skills. She also has a flexible personality and is very adaptive.
2. What I need on my team is a person who's like a Swiss Army knife, an all rounder capable of multi-tasking.
3. James is the Swiss Army knife of the band. He can play the guitar, the keyboard and he's a demon drummer!
4. Gareth is like a Swiss Army knife. It's good to take him camping with you. He's good at repairing cars, can set up a tent and he's an excellent cook.

 

[emsr2d2]

Is it common to call someone with many talents/skills a "Swiss army knife"?

Common? No. Understandable? Yes.

Are these correct and natural?

1. Jane is every employer's dream. She's like a Swiss Army knife, with many talents and skills. She also has a flexible personality and is very adaptive. I have no idea what a "flexible personality" is.
2. What I need on my team is a person who's like a Swiss Army knife; an all-rounder capable of multi-tasking.
3. James is the Swiss Army knife of the band. He can play the guitar , the and keyboards, and he's a demon drummer!
4. Gareth is like a Swiss Army knife. It's He's good to take him camping with you. He's good at repairing cars, can set up a tent and he's an excellent cook. Maybe look for an alternative to "good".

Note my corrections and comments above.