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The concept for the Swiss Army knife all began in 1891. In that year, Karl Elsener noted that the knives supplied to the Swiss Army were actually manufactured in Germany. Because it was a time of extreme nationalism, this upset Elsener enough that he decided to do something about it. Over five years of hard work and innovation, he created a knife (manufactured entirely in Switzerland) that contained two blades, a corkscrew, can opener, and punch. Utilizing spring mechanisms, the knife was like nothing that had ever come before. The device was subsequently sold to the Swiss army. Even in its early incarnations, the knife contained the distinctive shield and cross logo.
Ever since, the knife has been undergoing changes and improvements. This includes the addition of laser pointers, USB flash drives, and other tools. There was even a special edition knife released in 2007 containing every single tool the company had ever added to the device. It retailed for a staggering $1200.
The first Swiss army knife was introduced in the late 1800s, and these special blades have been heralded as symbols of resourcefulness and utility ever since. The knife got its start as a standard-issue military staple in the cantons of Switzerland, and eventually its integrity and effectiveness grew popular all over the world. While Swiss army knives achieved pop culture infamy on the ’80s TV show “MacGyver,” their usefulness has outlasted that ephemeral series.
The knives are celebrated for their versatility in camping and hiking situations. Their vast array of additional tools – including screwdrivers, can openers and scissors – makes them a fixture in any avid camper’s backpack or front pocket. Victorinox knives are just as handy for cutting tangled fishing line as they are for splitting a piece of twine or slicing tape to repair a damaged tent.
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