In 1884, Karl Elsener I opened his cutler’s workshop in Ibach, Schwyz – where Victorinox’s headquarters still stand today. At a time when Switzerland was among the poorest nations in Europe, Elsener worked to combat poverty and unemployment by creating jobs and opportunities for providing skills and training to the local community. His founding of the Swiss Master Cutlers Association helped deliver the company’s first supply of Soldier’s Knives to the Swiss Army in 1891. Six years later, he developed the Swiss Officer’s and Sports Knife, now known worldwide as the Swiss Army Knife – a global symbol of precision, reliability, and multifunctionality. Swiss values of precision, functionality, and understated design became the foundation of Victorinox. Every product embodies the country’s commitment to excellence, reliability, and craftsmanship. From the first workshop in Schwyz to today’s state-of-the-art facilities, Victorinox continues to uphold the principles of quality and integrity that define Swiss engineering.
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