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History:
In 1884 Karl Elsener opens his own cutler's business in Ibach-Schwyz. Seven years later the Swiss Army is supplied with soldiers' knives for the first time..
In 1897 the Swiss Officer's and Sports Knife is patented. Stainless steel is invented (also known as "inox"). The new brand name "Victorinox" is produced by combining "inox" with the name "Victoria", the name of his mother.
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After the Second World War, the PX shops of the US Army, Marines and Air Force sell the "Swiss Officer's Knife" in large quantities to their officers and soldiers. The Americans call it the "Swiss Army Knife" for short, a term that has stuck in all English-speaking regions. The launch of Swiss Army watches in America is highly successful.
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Quality:
The quality of our Victorinox products has been the first priority. Victorinox strives to maintain its world wide reputation by implementing such high standards of quality, functionality, design and finish.
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