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Victorinox

Ibach, Switzerland

The Swiss Army Knife, plus Swiss-made watches and travel gear.

What you’ll find

What Victorinox is known for

Karl Elsener opened his cutler's workshop in Ibach, Switzerland, in 1884 and developed the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife in 1897 — the original Swiss Army Knife. Still family-controlled into its fourth generation, the company now spans knives, watches, travel gear, and household products.