Victorinox was founded in 1884 and they haven’t stopped evolving ever since. Here are the most important milestones in the company’s history.

When its founder Karl Elsener opened his cutler’s workshop in 1884 in Ibach, Switzerland, little did he know that the Swiss Army Knife™ he would soon create would become a global icon of preparedness, not only finding its way into everyday life, but even into outer space.

Living up its legacy as Makers of the Original Swiss Army Knife™, they have been making well-thought-out products with precision and care for more than 140 years.

Today, Victorinox is a global company with five product categories: Swiss Army Knife™ & Tools, Household and Professional Knives, Watches, and Travel Gear.