CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent  public  accountants,  we hereby consent to the  incorporation by
reference  in the Form 10-K of our report  dated  March 27,  2001,  included  in
Registration  Statement  Forms S-8  (333-47141)  of Swiss Army  Brands,  Inc. It
should be noted that we have not audited any financial statements of the company
subsequent to December 31, 2000 or performed any audit procedures  subsequent to
the date of our report.


                                                             ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Stamford, Connecticut
March 27, 2001