The Swiss Army Knife
In Outdoor History...
The Swiss Army knife sparked in 1891 from the outrage of a Swiss man named Karl Elsener, when he discovered that the knives supplied for the
Swiss Army were in fact made in Germany. His rage resulted in the founding of the Association of Swiss Master Cutlers. He created Swiss-made knives for all-Swiss soldiers - hence the term "Soldier's Knife." Originally, the
Swiss Army knife featured a wooden handle, blade, screwdriver, can opener, and a punch all attainable through a pivot mechanism. Most of all, it was noted for its breakthrough invention of the spring-loaded handle that holds the tools in place, and its multifunctional capacity. Since its arrival in 1891,
Swiss Army knives have evolved from a simple pocket necessity tool into a plethora of handy accessories, including, knives, wallets, snack boxes, water bottles, and the ever popular
Swiss Army watch.
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