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Swiss Army Knife manufacturer, Victorinox, is developing new pocket tools without blades due to increasing regulations on carrying knives in certain countries and the perception that a blade creates an image of a weapon. The company's CEO, Carl Elsener Jr., has revealed that they are working on tools for specific outdoor activities or sports such as cycling. This comes after concerns over knife crime and tightening regulations on carrying knives in places like England and Asian countries where blades are only allowed if needed for work or outdoor activities. Victorinox already offers a tool specifically for golfers, and the new blade-less tools will complement rather than replace their existing range of Swiss Army Knives.