In 1945, the Swiss Army Knife came to America in a major way when the U.S. Army ordered it for Post Exchange stores, and soldiers in Europe took them home as souvenirs after World War II.

The Swiss Army Knife was created and patented by Karl Elsener in 1897, the great-grandfather of the company's current CEO. The company also produces watches, clothing, travel gear and cutlery.

Victorinox founder Karl Elsener created the Swiss Army Knife in 1897, and more than 500 million units had been produced as of 2017.

As the name implies, this Swiss army knife is optimized for portability. It weighs just 2.3 ounces and measures just 3.6 inches long, so it’s easy to stash in a pocket or attach to your keys.

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Victorinox does, though, have versions of its Swiss Army Knife designed for nail care, called the Nail Clip 580, which boasts a nail file and clipper, tweezers and a serrated-edge scissors.

Victorinox, the company behind the Swiss army knife, is making a multi-tool without a blade. The CEO said increased regulation of knives in certain countries was behind the decision.

After the 2005 purchase of Wenger by Victorinox, the two companies continued to make Swiss Army Knives and other cutlery for some time. But eight years later, in January 2013, that came to an end.