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knife infos
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All knives manufactured in Switzerland, and are of excellent quality.
WarrantyVictorinox and Wenger guarantee their knives to be of first class stainless steel and offer a life time warranty against any defects in material and workmanship. Warranty for electrical parts (i.e. clocks, LED lights) is 2 years. Damages caused by wear and tear, misuse and abuse are not covered by this guarantee. (Note: We will only answer questions concerning warranty/repair if the knife was purchased from us.)
History of Victorinox1884: Founded by Karl Elsener 1891: First delivery of soldier's knives to the Swiss Army 1897: Official registration of the "officer and sport knife" 1909: Swiss cross decorates the red knife handles 1909: New name "VICTORIA" (name of Karl Elsener's mother) 1921: Stainless steel, "INOX" (new company name VICTORINOX) 1945-1949: Sales to PX stores of the US Army, the Navy and the Airforce in Europe 194591: Continuous development of the product range and automation of the manufacturing procedures 1999: Annual turnover CHF 260 millions. 90% export in more than 100 countries. 950 employees in Ibach, 150 employees abroad. Approx. 800 machines. Manufacturing surface 31'900 m2. Family shareholding company since 1979. 1999: To strenghten the brand "Victorinox" and to diversify, luggage items are developed. Those items are produced under license, following strict quality rules. 1999: The watch segment is expanded by the foundation of the new division "Victorinox Watch SA" in Bonfol, Switzerland. 2001: For the North American market, business and casual wear collections are produced. They follow the same high standards as the "Swiss Army Knife". 2002: Victorinox becomes the sole shareholder of Swiss Army Brands Inc., USA. 2005: Victorinox takes over the company Wenger. The intention is to strenghten the product "Swiss Army Knife" and to guarantee that the production continues to be solely in Switzerland. Both brands continue the production in their factories (Victorinox is located in Ibach, Wenger is located in Delémont).
History of Wenger1893: Paul Boechat & Cie receives contract from Swiss Army 1895: entrepreneurs bought Boechat and built a new plant 1897: Theodore Wenger was hired to be General Manager. 1900: built a new 18,000 square foot facility 1905: Wenger acquires company, renames it Wenger et Cie 1905-2005: Continuing growth of company 2005: Victorinox takes over the company Wenger. The intention is to strenghten the product "Swiss Army Knife" and to guarantee that the production continues to be solely in Switzerland. Both brands continue the production in their factories (Victorinox is located in Ibach, Wenger is located in Delémont).
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Functions of a Swiss Army KnifeSample Knife: Swiss Champ 1 large blade 2 small blade 3 cork screw 4 can opener 5 screwdriver 6 caplifter 7 screwdriver 8 wire stripper 9 reamer 10 key ring 11 tweezers 12 toothpick 13 scissors 14 hook 15 woodsaw 16 fish scaler 17 hook discorger (for fishing) 18 ruler 19 nailfile 20 metalfile 21 nailcleaner 22 metalsaw 23 screwdriver 24 chisel 25 pliers 26 wirecutter 27 wirecrimper 28 philips screwdriver 29 magnifying glass 30 pen 31 pin 32 mini screwdriver 33 sewing eye
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