CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS




As independent  public  accountants,  we hereby consent to the  incorporation by
reference in this  registration  statement of our report dated February 4, 1997,
included in Swiss Army Brands,  Inc.  Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31,
1996, and to all references to our firm in this registration statement.



 
                                                      ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

 


Stamford, Connecticut,
  March 27, 1997