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A Brief History of the Swiss Army Knife Few objects say “prepared gentleman” quite like the Swiss Army Knife. It is small enough to disappear into a pocket, useful enough to rescue a camping trip, and iconic enough to have become shorthand for versatility itself. Not bad for a little red tool with a corkscrew and attitude. The story begins in the late 19th century, when the Swiss Army needed a practical pocket knife for its soldiers. The new rifle issued to Swiss troops requi