SWISS ARMY KNIFE WITHOUT THE KNIFE

In response to an increasing number of countries imposing bans or restrictions on carrying knives, Victorinox, the Swiss firm that produces the famous Swiss Army Knife, is developing a knifeless version of the Swiss Army Knife. Carl Elsener, CEO of the family-run company, says they are concerned about the increasing regulation of knives due to the violence in the world, so they want to have a tool on the market that doesn’t include a blade. The company produces about 10 million Swiss Army Knives each year. There are about 400 different types to choose from, including one that boasts 73 functions. However, until now they have always had at least one blade.
* It’s the end of whittling as we know it.
* It’s not like the Swiss army does any fighting. What do they need a knife for?
* But if you need to cut a piece of paper with some worthless little scissors, the Swiss army is right there with their knives, boy,
* What about the dangers of all the other tools? There’s at least two dozen things on those knives you could poke somebody in the eye with.