This is not your father"s Soldier knife. It"s not even your older brother"s Soldier knife. Last year, the Swiss Army developed a new specification - the first since 1961. Showing no favoritism, they invited seven potential suppliers, from Switzerland and other countries, to compete for the exclusive contract. Each condidate"s knife was subjected to field testing by Swiss army personnel, as well as independent laboratory testing, even a cost benefit analysis. The result? Many changes: ergonomic, dual density handle, the one-hand serrated locking blade, the wood saw and much more. But one thing remains the same: the name of the Official Provider. That hasn"t changed in 117 years.