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Glowing European Multi-Tools

The Stay-Glo Swiss Army Knife is Ideal for Nighttime Emergencies

— January 12, 2012 — Art & Design
The Stay-Glo Swiss Army Knife is an ingenious update to the iconic emergency tool. The Swiss Army Knife from Victorinox has been the go-to multi-tool since the early 1900s. Over time, the knife has been updated to keep with the times, being given a flashlight and USB stick attachment among others.

All of those updates and new attachments were good, but they failed to make the knife easy to find in the dark. Being able to locate the your multi-tool in the dark is a must as disasters and accidents don't discriminate between nighttime or daytime. The Stay-Glo Swiss Army Knife solves this issue with its glowing neon paint job. The blade contains everything you would expect from a miniature Swiss pocketknife, including tweezers, scissors, a screwdriver and a toothpick. The knife can be attached to a keychain and sells for $25.
Trend Themes
1. Nighttime Multi-tools - Innovative multi-tools that are specifically designed to be used in low-light or no-light conditions.
2. Glow-in-the-dark Tools - Tools that feature glow-in-the-dark coatings or materials for easy identification and use in low-light conditions.
3. Updated Emergency Tools - Revamped and improved emergency tools that incorporate new features and technologies to better serve their intended purpose.
Industry Implications
1. Outdoor Gear - Manufacturers of outdoor gear can benefit from developing products that are specifically engineered to be used in low-light conditions, like camping, hiking, and survival gear.
2. Tools and Hardware - Companies that produce tools and hardware can develop new products with glow-in-the-dark materials or coatings to make them more visible and easier to use in low-light conditions.
3. Emergency Preparedness - Manufacturers of emergency preparedness products can create updated emergency tools that incorporate new features and technologies to better serve their intended purpose, like glow-in-the-dark coatings or materials that make them easier to find in the dark.
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