1884
After working as a journeyman in Paris and in the southern German town of Tuttlingen, Karl Elsener opens his own cutler’s business in Ibach-Schwyz. The energy for running the grinding and polishing machines is supplied by a waterwheel driven by the Tobelbach stream.
1891
The Swiss Army is supplied with soldiers' knives for the first time.
1897
On June 12, the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife is patented.
1909
In order to distinguish it from copies, the company founder decides to use the cross and shield, the current Victorinox emblem, on all pocket knives from then on.
1909
Following the death of his mother, the company founder chooses her first name Victoria as the name of the company.
1921
Stainless steel is invented (also known as ‘inox’ for short). By combining inox with Victor...[Learn More]