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Shown with the Strauss patent are two

examples of the Utility Tool Kit.

The American example at lower right is true

to the patent with the exception of placement

(order) of the tools.

At top left is the English version which has

only seven tools. It does not have a can or

bottle opener nor a saw blade.

The American version has a wire helix and

the English version has a web helix.

Several years ago Spyderco of Golden, Colorado, introduced its

―Byrd Knife.‖ Although

it was a Chinese knock-off of the Strauss patent, Spyderco claimed on the packaging

―Designed by Spyderco.‖ They advertised it as ―

Its called a Harp Tool because its

silhouette is evocative of the musical instrument. The Byrd Harp has eight functional

tools which rotate out

individually from an outer

ring and snap open, ready

for use. Included: a slotted-

head and Phillips-head

screwdriver, punch/awl,

gimlet, saw, corkscrew, file

and small/large-head

hammer that doubles as a

bottle opener. When folded

flat the Harp slips into a

leather carrying case. It's

like having a micro toolbox

for your kitchen, car, boat,

backpack or bike.

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The Byrd Knife appears to be a quality tool and is easily distinguished from the original

Strauss by noting that the corkscrew is now the second tool instead of the first tool and

the hammer includes a bottle opener.