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Also known as Victorinox AG

Victorinox () is a knife manufacturer and watchmaker based in the town of Ibach, in the Canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. It is known for its Swiss Army knives. Since its acquisition of rival Wenger in 2005, it has become the sole supplier of multi-purpose knives to the Swiss army. It is the world's biggest manufacturer of pocket knives; additionally, the company licenses its logo for watches, apparel, and travel gear.

Key facts

Company.name
Victorinox AG
Company.logo
Victorinox Logo.svg
Company.logo_size
300px
Company.former_name
Messerfabrik Carl Elsener
Company.type
Aktiengesellschaft
Company.founder
Karl Elsener
Company.area_served
Worldwide
Company.key_people
Carl Elsener Jr. (President, CEO & Chairman)
Company.products
Swiss Army knives, cutlery, watches, travel gear, apparel, fragrances
Company.revenue
CHF 510 million (2014)
Company.num_employees
1,850 (2014)
Company.subsid
Wenger SA
Company.foundation
2 January 1979
Company.location_city
Ibach, Canton of Schwyz
Company.location_country
Switzerland

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Official website

Victorinox Germany & Austria | Official Onlineshop

Explore the world of perfect Swiss quality online. Home of the Original Swiss Army knife. Order online.

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Encyclopedic overview

21 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Founding
  • Original versus Genuine
  • Swiss army issued knives: 1890–2008
  • Wenger acquisition
  • Products
  • Swiss Army knives
  • SwissCard
  • Cutlery
  • Professional knives
  • Bayonets
  • Timepieces
  • Luggage and clothing
  • Others
  • Operation
  • North America
  • Trademark issues
  • Gallery
  • See also
  • References
  • External links

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