Karl Elsener first patented the Swiss army knife
On the 12th June, 1897, Karl Elsener first patented his “useful pocket tool”, which we now know as the Swiss army knife.
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On the 12th June, 1897, Karl Elsener first patented his “useful pocket tool”, which we now know as the Swiss army knife.


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