Victorinox is the original Swiss Army knife, made in Switzerland for over 100 years. They produce over 300 different knife models with the most famous being the Classic, Tinker, and Swiss Champ. They are known for high quality construction and used worldwide.
     Karl Elsener, founder of Victorinox, began his career as an aprentice making razor knives and surgical instruments in Germany. In 1884 the master cutler returned to his home town of Ibach, Switzerland; opened a workshop and later founded the Association of Swiss Master Cutlers - this led to the creation of the famous Swiss Army Knife in 1891. The standard of Karl Elsener's work was very fine and his reputation and popularity quickly grew - as did his business.
     Today, following consistant development, expansion and consolidation of Elsener's goals, Victorinox is one of the leading knife manufacturers in the World.
     Every new Victorinox knife is razor sharp and produced by Swiss craftsmen using the finest quality steel, hardened to precise standards and passed through rigorous control check. It is this attention to detail and the Elsener's family's commitment to producing cutlery of the highest quality that has made Victorinox kitchen knives the choice of generations of professional cooks, chefs and butchers.
     "Since 1884, the quality of our products has been our first priority. This exceptional attention to quality is reflected in the efficient Quality Assurance System that covers the production of our pocket multi-tools, household and professional knives. Our effort to provide consumers around the world with functional and practical high-quality products at affordable prices gives our lives deeper meaning and adds joy and satisfaction to our work."

Victorinox AG
Schmiedgasse 57
CH-6438 Ibach-Schwyz
http://www.victorinox.com