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**Bill Harsey** · 09-08-2006, 10:52

The knife shown is a modern continuation of the "exhibition knife".

Large complex multi tooled and bladed knives have been produced in Europe since the late 1800's to show the craftsmanship of the manufacturer and draw attention to the product and the retail shop that was displaying the knife in the window.

Speaking of multi tooled folding knives, does anyone know the origin and name of this type that was the predecessor of the OSS Escape knife?

Here's a hint, the first folder that had a pliers in it.

09-08-2006, 10:52	#4
Bill Harsey Bladesmith to the Quiet Professionals Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oregon, Land of the Silver Grey Sunsets Posts: 3,886	The knife shown is a modern continuation of the "exhibition knife". Large complex multi tooled and bladed knives have been produced in Europe since the late 1800's to show the craftsmanship of the manufacturer and draw attention to the product and the retail shop that was displaying the knife in the window. Speaking of multi tooled folding knives, does anyone know the origin and name of this type that was the predecessor of the OSS Escape knife? Here's a hint, the first folder that had a pliers in it.
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