Michael Carpenter
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A Short History of the Swiss Army Knife
While the term "Swiss Army Knife" has become almost synonymous with any red multi-bladed pocketknife, in actual fact, only two companies, both Swiss, have the right to truly call themselves Swiss army knives. The story begins in 1891 with Karl Elsener, owner of a company that made surgical equipment. He founded the Association of Swiss Master Cutlers, to supply pocket knives to the Swiss army, who at this time... (posted by Michael 5 years 81 days ago.)
While the term "Swiss Army Knife" has become almost synonymous with any red multi-bladed pocketknife, in actual fact, only two companies, both Swiss, have the right to truly call themselves Swiss army knives. The story begins in 1891 with Karl Elsener, owner of a company that made surgical equipment. He founded the Association of Swiss Master Cutlers, to supply pocket knives to the Swiss army, who at this time... (posted by Michael 5 years 81 days ago.)
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