On this day in 1897, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener was granted a patent for what would later be known as the Swiss Army Knife.    See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

On this day in 1897, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener was granted a patent for what would later be known as the Swiss Army Knife. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this day in 1897, Swiss cutler Karl Elsener was granted a patent for what would later be known as the Swiss Army Knife. &nbsp; &nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Karl Elsener patents the Swiss Army knife - June 12th, 1897

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Karl Elsener patents the Swiss Army knife - June 12th, 1897

Karl Elsener patents the Swiss Army knife - June 12th, 1897