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Thought you guys might like this story.
The Gear Junkie: Origins of the Swiss Army Knife | The Outside Blog
"A red handle, a small white cross, a blade or two, and fold-out tools for the job -- a Swiss Army Knife is an icon of utility and smart design recognizable the world over. Invented in the 1880s, and today still made exclusively in only two factories in Switzerland, the pocket knives are produced in dozens of varieties at a tune of more than 15 million per year."
http://outside-blog.away.com/blog/2010/09/the-gear-junkie-origins-of-the-swiss-army-knife.html
The Gear Junkie: Origins of the Swiss Army Knife | The Outside Blog
"A red handle, a small white cross, a blade or two, and fold-out tools for the job -- a Swiss Army Knife is an icon of utility and smart design recognizable the world over. Invented in the 1880s, and today still made exclusively in only two factories in Switzerland, the pocket knives are produced in dozens of varieties at a tune of more than 15 million per year."
http://outside-blog.away.com/blog/2010/09/the-gear-junkie-origins-of-the-swiss-army-knife.html