Victorinox is a renowned Swiss brand that became famous worldwide primarily as a manufacturer of original Swiss army knives. This company is synonymous with quality, innovation, and multigenerational family tradition. The brand's products are valued by survival enthusiasts, tourists, and uniformed services.
Origin and beginnings of the brand
Victorinox was founded in 1884 in the town of Ibach, in the Swiss canton of Schwyz. The founder was Karl Elsener, who opened his knife manufacturing workshop there. He was supported in his activities by his mother Victoria, whose name became part of the company's name after her death in 1909. The second part of the name – "inox" – comes from the French term for stainless steel ("acier inoxydable"). The final name Victorinox has been in use since 1921.
Company development and its legacy
Initially, Victorinox focused on the production of folding knives, which quickly gained recognition for their high-quality steel and precision craftsmanship. As early as 1891, Elsener's enterprise began supplying its knives to the Swiss army, starting the legend of the Swiss army knife. This iconic product became a symbol of practicality and reliability and eventually became part of everyday use worldwide, even making it to outer space. Victorinox remains a family business, managed by successive generations of the Elsener family.
Victorinox product offer
Today, Victorinox is a global brand, offering products in five key categories:
- Swiss Army Knife™ – the original Swiss army knives and multifunctional tools, which are the brand's hallmark.
- Domestic and professional knives – high-quality kitchen knives and specialized tools for gastronomy.
- Watches – sturdy, precise watches that have been an important part of the offer since 1989.
- Bags and travel accessories – durable suitcases, backpacks, and bags.
- Perfumes – a line of fragrances for women and men, inspired by Swiss nature and the brand's tradition.
Importance and brand recognition
Victorinox is one of the most recognizable symbols of Swiss quality worldwide. The distinctive white cross on a red shield is a trademark that instantly associates with reliability and precision. Victorinox products are appreciated by both professionals and individual users, and their versatility and durability have earned the brand trust for over 140 years.
Victorinox products in the MILITARY offer
Check out our full offer of Victorinox products, where you will find all the most popular models of Swiss army knives from this renowned brand! We also offer dedicated cases that provide protection for the knife against damage, facilitate its storage, and allow for convenient carrying – on a belt, in a backpack, or pocket.
MILITARY is an authorised dealer of Victorinox
Our online shop is an authorised dealer of Victorinox. That means:
- we offer a full range of Victorinox products available immediately,
- we have one of the largest warehouses for this brand,
- we ensure fast order fulfillment from large warehouse stocks,
- we provide comprehensive after-sales support, including service and warranty support,
- all products come directly from the manufacturer – without intermediaries.
