Small swiss knife classic

As the "Swiss Army Knife", the pocket knife with the characteristic red handle scales has achieved cult status. In fact, it was first sold to the Swiss Army in 1897, where it was traditionally reserved for officers. Today, however, the knife is appreciated as a multifunctional pocket tool. Its handles are still made of Cellidor, an ancient plastic from the family of thermoplastics, consisting mainly of cellulose, a renewable resource.

The pocket knife with the signal red handle scales has helped the Swiss knife forge Victorinox to lasting world fame. When Karl Elsener (the great-grandfather of the current company owner) opened his forge workshop in Ibach-Schwyz, the idea of designing a compact knife that could boast many practical functions beyond the blade and could be easily carried in a pocket was considered nothing short of revolutionary. That was in 1884, and seven years later Elsener founded the Association of Swiss Master Cutlers and delivered the first pocket knives to the army. Early on, he had the characteristic emblem with the Swiss cross and shield protected by law. It is still today the identifying mark for Victorinox knives.