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When you want to activate a [[Weapon of Mass Destruction]], a [[Mad Scientist]]'s invention, an electricity-based method of execution (especially an electric chair), or other badass electric device to be suitably dramatic, you have two options. One of them is the [[Big Red Button]], and the other is the old-fashioned electric switch with a huge handle, which sends sparks flying when activated. Called a "knife switch" in supply catalogs and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knife_switch that other wiki].