Swiss Army Knifeless

[Yadkin]

The manufacturer of the classic Swiss Army Knife is developing a new model that will be bladeless to address regulatory barriers hampering access to multitools with knives.

Victorinox CEO Carl Elsener, whose company owns the Swiss Army Knife brand, said in an interview with Swiss media outlet Blick, "We're concerned about the increasing regulation of knives due to the violence in the world."

"We're actually working on pocket tools without blades," Elsener explained. "For example, I have a cool tool for cyclists in mind."

"We already have a tool specifically for golfers in our range. Cyclists probably need special tools, but not necessarily a blade. The blade creates a weapon image in some markets," he said. The new versions of the tools are expected to complement, rather than replace, the classic Swiss Army Knives.

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[Aerovette]

Idiocracy - Now in REAL LIFE

[Aerovette]

@Bill may be ahead of his time with his ultra safe non-heating toaster.

[vettemed]

But will all those Swiss soldiers still be allowed to carry the scary 2-1/2" blades?

[Bill]

Stupid is as stupid does.

Who is going to use a pocket knife that does NOT have a locking blade to attack someone? And how long are those blades, anyway? I guess theoretically, you might be able to use a Swiss Army knife to slash someone without cutting up your own hand, but in practice, in the heat of the moment? How many Americans have a Swiss Army knife on their keychains? Lots, probably. Danger level of those people? Low.

Even using a larger locking knife holds dangers for the person wielding it. Easy for the handle to slip, and now the guy with the knife has sliced his fingers, probably down to the bone.

[slewfoot]

Why not? There is already reproduction without sex.