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The Knife Network Forums : Knife Making Discussions > Custom Knife Discussion Boards > Knife Making Discussions > Historical Inspiration > Romans invented the "Swiss Army" knife. PDA View Full Version : Romans invented the "Swiss Army" knife. sjaqua 12-12-2005, 04:32 PM Ok I admit it; I do my handwork in front of the TV. But at least its not sit-coms (yech!). So a little bit ago I was watching an episode of "What the Romans Did for Us". And on it they flashed an interesting artifact. One the likes of which I have never seen before. It was a Roman folding knife, with a few extras. On the end opposite the blade pivot was a hinged piece that was a fork on one end and a spoon on the other. Also on the side of the frame opposite the blade, the knife featured an ear spoon, a tooth pick and one other unknown tool, that all folded out. I have written the BBC but I don’t honestly expect much help from that quarter. So does anyone on this forum know of said artifact? Or can someone direct me to another, similar artifact? J.Arthur Loose 12-12-2005, 04:47 PM Yeah, but what did the Romans really do for us? I mean, really? sjaqua 12-12-2005, 04:50 PM Yeah, but what did the Romans really do for us? I mean, really? Oh, I don't know, how about indoor plumbing????????? Jesse Frank 12-12-2005, 06:17 PM Well, there was the aquaduct... Oh, and the roads..... I love that movie:D But what did they REALLY do for us?? Always look on the bright side of life!:lol Don Halter 12-13-2005, 10:35 AM It probably was dropped from production due lto a ack of a bottle opener or can opener.:lol J.Arthur Loose 12-13-2005, 01:09 PM Romanus Eunt Domus! Messinger 12-13-2005, 03:00 PM ... the knife featured an ear spoon,... Because they didn't have keys? :D -Ben fishguy 12-21-2005, 11:21 AM Romans had lots of keys, they find em' all the time. The whole ear spoon thing escapes me though, isn't that why we have a little finger?