Victorinox
Founded by Karl Elsener in a small Swiss village, Victorinox created the original Swiss Army Knife in 1897 for the Swiss military. The company name combines "Victoria" (founder's mother) with "inox" (stainless steel).
Quick Facts
Founded
1884
Headquarters
Ibach, Switzerland
Country
Switzerland
Warranty
Lifetime
Why Victorinox is Buy It For Life
Every Swiss Army Knife is still made in Switzerland at the original Ibach factory. The company produces over 34,000 Swiss Army knives daily, with about 90% exported to more than 100 countries. NASA astronauts carry Victorinox as standard equipment.
Notable Products
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Swiss Army Knife
Swiss Classic Paring Knife
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