Victorinox Swiss Air Force F/A-18 Automatic Chronograph

Time to Take the Skies DESCRIPTION  Coming Soon! BRAND HISTORY Victorinox is a brand renowned for its high-quality Swiss Army knives and has expanded into a range of other products including watches, luggage, clothing, and fragrances. The company's history dates back to 1884, when it was founded by Karl Elsener in the town of Ibach, Switzerland. Here's a detailed look at the history of Victorinox: 1884: Karl Elsener opens a cutler’s workshop in Ibach-Schwyz. His goal was to create jobs in the Swiss region of Ibach-Schwyz and counter the emigration caused by the lack of opportunities. 1891: Elsener’s company becomes the supplier of knives to the Swiss Army. His Swiss Officer’s and Sports Knife, later popularized as the “Swiss Army Knife,” was patented in 1897. 1897: The company creates the “Original Swiss Army Knife,” establishing itself as a brand recognized for functionality and innovation. 1909: After the death of his mother, Victoria, Karl Elsener chooses her name as the brand name