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While knives were first made out of flint, copper was also used to make knives.
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The pocket knife was developed in the 1400s.
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The first barlow knife was made in Sheffield England. these knives have one or two blades.
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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.
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This "guardless-coffin" knife is one of the most distinctive bowie knives.
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The first swiss army knife was invented by Carl Elsener. He legally had it registered on June 12, 1897.
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Today you can buy knives in a wide assortment of configurations and materials.
