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Attempt to Set Guinness World Record

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Attempt to Set Guinness World Record

Time: May 1, 2012 from 11am to 7pm
Location: Las Vegas Convention Center
City/Town: Las Vegas, NV
Website or Map: http://www.sacbee.com/2012/04…
Event Type: world's, largest, utility, knife
Latest Activity: May 1, 2012

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/PRNewswire/ --

Olympia Tools International, Inc. (Olympia Tools) will attempt to set the new record for the World's Largest Utility Knife at the 2012 National Hardware Show in Las Vegas, NV.

The world record attempt will begin on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at 11:00 am in booth 5941 at the Las Vegas Convention Center and will be officially sanctioned by Guinness World Records. The fully operable record-setting knife is based on the best-selling TurboPro AutoLoad.

Olympia Tools TurboPro AutoLoad Utility Knife features a quick blade release, automatic blade loading and storage for 5 blades - all in a compact size. The record-breaking knife has all of the same features with one exception - size.

"This knife possesses some unique features so we wanted to convey that in a creative way and partnering with Guinness World Records gives us this great opportunity," said Tony Lee, VP of Marketing for Olympia Tools.

The TurboPro AutoLoad Utility Knife will also be featured in the New Product World section alongside other Olympia Tools innovative products. In addition, The DIY Network is sponsoring the New Product World and will be filming a special episode, I Want That - National Hardware Show Special.

ABOUT:

Olympia Tools is an international distributor of hand tools and hardware to some of the largest retailers in the world.

Contact:

Tony Lee, VP, Marketing Olympia Tools 626 203-7243 TonyL@OlympiaTools.com http://www.OlympiaTools.com

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Comment by Jan Carter on April 30, 2012 at 18:08

Well I hope they were successful.  I dont see anything on the web about it yet

Comment by J.J. Smith III on April 30, 2012 at 9:18

Wonder if it's as nice as the largest Opinel?

Comment by Steve Hanner on April 30, 2012 at 8:23

This would be incredible to see!

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