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Oldest Copper Knife
While knives were first made out of flint, copper was also used to make knives. -
Sep 3, 1400
Pocket Knife Originated
The pocket knife was developed in the 1400s. -
Barlow Knives
The first barlow knife was made in Sheffield England. these knives have one or two blades. -
Sheffield main cutlery production in England
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Balisong Knife was Invented
The balisong knife, also knowns as the butterfly knife, was first invented in France. It is uncertain who invented it, however there are pictures of it in a book called "Le Perret". This book is on display at The Museum of Thiers, in Thiers, France. -
First Bowie Knife
This "guardless-coffin" knife is one of the most distinctive bowie knives. -
Swiss Army Knife
The first swiss army knife was invented by Carl Elsener. He legally had it registered on June 12, 1897. -
Knives Today
Today you can buy knives in a wide assortment of configurations and materials.
