Exhibit 23

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As  independent  public  accountants,  we herby  consent to the  incorpation  by
reference in this registration  statement of our report dated February 10, 1999,
included in Swiss Army Brands,  Inc.  Form 10-K for the year ended  December 31,
1998, and to all references to our firm in this registration statement.

                                                           ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Stamford, Connecticut,
March 29, 1999