Swiss Pocket Knife Alox

A Swiss Army Knife - recognizable by its stamped handle scales made of embossed, anodized aluminium. Victorinox was able to sell the original form of this knife to the Swiss Army for the first time in 1891. Here we offer a version based on this original shape with numerous functions.

The pocket knife with the signal red handle scales has helped the Swiss cutlery manufacturer Victorinox achieve lasting world fame. When Karl Elsener (the great-grandfather of the current company owner) opened his blacksmith's workshop in Ibach-Schwyz, the idea of designing a compact knife that could boast many practical functions in addition to the blade and could easily be carried in a pocket was considered nothing short of revolutionary. Seven years later, Elsener founded the Association of Swiss Cutlers and delivered the first pocket knives to the army. He had the characteristic emblem with the Swiss cross and shield protected by law early on. It is still the distinguishing mark of Victorinox knives today.