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The first recorded use of this type of utility knife was in the Crimean War and there is also recorded use in the Boer War.
A number of variations were seen during the First World War but use died out thereafter.
Because of the cost and complexity of manufacture it was always a gentleman's accessory and we have been unable to trace any variants used by the ranks, however, our research continues.
The original had a corkscrew and screwdriver both of which are faithfully reproduced here and we have added a bottle opener as an added feature for modern use.
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