About Victorinox
Victorinox is the legendary Swiss company behind the Original Swiss Army Knife, founded by Karl Elsener in 1884 in Ibach, Switzerland. Over 140 years later, the company remains family-owned by the Elsener descendants, now in its third and fourth generations, maintaining the same commitment to Swiss precision and quality. The company name combines "Victoria" (in honour of Karl Elsener's mother who died in 1909) with "inox" (the French abbreviation for stainless steel, acier inoxydable). This fusion perfectly represents the brand's heritage and commitment to quality materials. While famous for the Swiss Army Knife - featured in MoMA New York since 1977 and standard equipment for NASA astronauts - Victorinox has expanded into five product categories: Swiss Army Knives, Household and Professional Knives, Watches, Travel Gear, and Fragrances. UK supermarkets stock Victorinox's household knife range, including their renowned paring knives, utility knives, and serrated blades. These kitchen tools bring the same Swiss engineering precision to home cooking that made the Swiss Army Knife a global icon. The knives feature ergonomic handles for comfortable grip and blades crafted from high-quality stainless steel. Victorinox opened their first European flagship store in London, demonstrating their commitment to the UK market. The brand's design excellence earned recognition from the Design Museum London, cementing Victorinox's status as a global design icon. Whether for paring vegetables, slicing tomatoes, or general kitchen prep, Victorinox kitchen knives offer professional-grade quality at accessible prices, typically £7-12 for paring and utility knives at UK supermarkets.