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In the world of knives, there is always one name and brand that stands out as the best, and that’s Swiss Army. Known for their versatility and durability, the overarching knife manufacturer is Victorinox, which is based in Ibach, Switzerland. Making headlines in 2005, Victorinox acquired Wenger, which was best known as their primary rival in the knife manufacturing industry.
An incredibly established company, they first debuted in 1884. By 1891, they were delivering their Victorinox knives to the Swiss Army, thus earning them their now famous moniker. The distinctive white cross in a red shield became part of the company in 1909. In that same year, company founder Karl Elsener lost his mother. Her name was Victoria, and he named the company in her honor. Incorporating “inox,” derived from the French word for stainless steel, the name Victorinox was born.
The first Swiss army knife was introduced in the late 1800s, and these special blades have been heralded as symbols of resourcefulness and utility ever since. The knife got its start as a standard-issue military staple in the cantons of Switzerland, and eventually its integrity and effectiveness grew popular all over the world. While Swiss army knives achieved pop culture infamy on the ’80s TV show “MacGyver,” their usefulness has outlasted that ephemeral series.
The knives are celebrated for their versatility in camping and hiking situations. Their vast array of additional tools – including screwdrivers, can openers and scissors – makes them a fixture in any avid camper’s backpack or front pocket. Victorinox knives are just as handy for cutting tangled fishing line as they are for splitting a piece of twine or slicing tape to repair a damaged tent.
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