Exhibit 23

                   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
     10, 1998,  included in Swiss Army Brands, Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended
     December 31, 1997, and to all  references to our firm in this  registration
     statement.

                                                             ARTHUR ANDERSON LLP

Stamford, Connecticut,
   March 30, 1998