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The term "Swiss Army knife" was coined by US soldiers after World War II, presumably because they had trouble pronouncing its original name, "Offiziersmesser". Sometimes, the term "Swiss Army knife" is also used metaphorically to describe usefulness, such as a software tool that is a collection of special-purpose tools. But thanks to an official ruling, only VICTORINOX and WENGER have the right to use the Swiss cross on their knives. Watch how the Swiss Army Knife is made!
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How a Swiss Army Knife is made.
'Yes', a Swiss Army Knife is made in Switzerland. In Delémont to be exact, by the Wenger company. They make both VICTORINOX and WENGER brands of knives.
THE STORY OF THE SWISS ARMY KNIFE
The term "Swiss Army knife" was coined by US soldiers after World War II, presumably because they had trouble pronouncing its original name, "Offiziersmesser". Sometimes, the term "Swiss Army knife" is also used metaphorically to describe usefulness, such as a software tool that is a collection of special-purpose tools.
The Victorinox shield has remained virtually unchanged since the early days with only slight variations of size. It is mainly found as a metal inlay but sometimes is heat embossed on economy models or painted on some scale variations. The Wenger shield has gone through an evolution of many designs that range from forms of various crossbows inside of federal shields, a federal shield with a cross to different varieties of the modern form.
The "Swiss Army Knife" is being constantly copied abroad, e.g. in Germany, France, Spain, USA, Japan, China, etc., but the original quality has never been equaled. Unfortunately, however, on some of the foreign imitations the Swiss cross was added, which could be stopped thanks to the intervention of Swiss embassies and court orders. The application of the Swiss Cross was undertaken in order to confuse the public and give the impression that they were dealing with a genuine Swiss product. The official ruling, however, gives only the two Swiss manufacturers, VICTORINOX and WENGER, the right to use the Swiss cross on their knives.
On 26 April 2005 Victorinox acquired Wenger, thus turning the Swiss Army knife market into a monopoly for supplying the knives to the Swiss Army once again. However, on the consumer side Victorinox has stated that it intends to keep both brands intact.
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[@Nobody4rpresident]

Victorinox and Wenger are proof that companies DO NOT have to outsource to China, Taiwan, wherever. These Swiss companies have remained competitive, have maintained unmatched quality AND very affordable pricing without putting these Swiss citizens out of work. I have carried Victorinox for over 40 years. I’ve purchased them for my wife, children and grandchildren; but only because they are Swiss. If they ever said Made in China on them I would never buy another.

[@huntersnoeberger7706]

Germany is another great example of this.

[@NJRey]

Nobody4president true!!! They are not cheap, but the price you pay is fair for the reliability and usefulness, not like other brands that charge you ridiculous amounts of money to set apart whatever they make 'in house' from what they get from China.

[@-----REDACTED-----]

Um...Wenger was swallowed by Victorinox and has been shelved by now...

[@totallyfrozen]

ssi1991 Wenger was swallowed by Victorinox in 2005. Wenger designs are still being produced by Victorinox, since 2013. The Wenger stuff is now called the Delemont Collection.

[@totallyfrozen]

nreyn0023 I think compared to other high quality multi tools, they are inexpensive. I have 2 Leatherman tools, but I’ve carried a Victorinox for about 20 years. I prefer the SAK to other MTs

[@jamesmccann3228]

I’ve had a Pioneer since day one of my basic army training in New Zealand. In 1999. It’s been on 5 operational tours with me, cleaned more gas parts than I care to remember, the blade is still as sharp today as it was when I got it and there’s not a speck of rust on it. I brought a huntsman for my son who is, as I write this, 5 and a half. He’ll get it when he’s 18. These tools are truly life long things that can be passed on from father (or mother for that matter!!!😉) to, in my example son with real confidence that they’ll still get the job done.

[@jeremyworang]

My father just gave me a evogrip for my 17th birthday

[@williamfoster9024]

My wife got me the camper model for Christmas .. I lile it more than the walker. Both are great ! Thank you !!!

[@mauricemotoman3305]

I got a champ too bro woooo

[@frozenphoenix5121]

I love my victorinox tinker it's not fancy or threatening... It just works.

[@leckyman2010]

can never have too many knives.

[@sparkrain3580]

Exactly!

[@x2highx]

I've had mine for 40 some years & still going strong. I love the thing.

[@guitartec]

I'm glad to see when they acquired Wenger in 2017, they adopted the serrated scissors with the better spring, cause it's definitely better as a cutter. The Wenger spring IMHO is a better spring than the frail spring wire spring found on the Victorinox, but the scissors must be used by the thumb only or it tends to fold the scissor away and make the spring not function correctly. Once you know this, the issue can be avoided, until you forget, that is. Maybe the Swiss can reengineer it to not fold up regardless how you use it, until you are done with it?

[@dreip2344]

RIP Wenger

[@neogeo1670]

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[@dreip2344]

@@neogeo1670 Wenger the brand from the video no longer exists. Victorinox bought it.

[@neogeo1670]

@@dreip2344 👍

[@JD-tl7ld]

I have carried a Victorinox Swiss Army knife in my pocket, since I was a child. In my 41 years of living, roughly 35 years was with a SAK. In all that time, I have lost one, sent one back for repair, and am only on knife number three. I can't imagine a world without these handy tools in them. I actually use the pliers and scissors all the time.

[@luccagrossi8290]

Great to know the history and how it's made.

[@BrandmadeTv]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@jonathanwarner1844]

Farewell Wenger, I will miss you. I have a few of your knives now, including the Wenger Swiss Soldier's Knife which I prefer over the Victorinox version. I like Victorinox too, of course.

[@1978garfield]

If you marry a swiss woman who had served in her country's army do you now have a ... Swiss Army Wife?

[@totallyfrozen]

1978garfield 🥴

[@mauricemotoman3305]

Hiiiiihhhhhhhhh

[@silencia08]

Ba Dum Tss!

[@boriszegarra7382]

Jajaja qué buena,,,😂

[@AlexKS1992]

Take my upvote

[@2GoAhead]

victorinox is the best

[@KandiKlover]

IKR? Like you guys are gonna sit here and make this about peanut shaped Wenger pockets.

[@archer5722]

Kandi Klover thier both real SAK companies

[@possiblyashley1048]

Wenger was owned by Victorinox and stuff

[@mattbod]

now part of Victorinox: Christ and Hug have gone as has the brand which is a shame. Wengers were slightly cheaper but still good.

[@kaptein1247]

This is wenger....

[@TheLameBucket]

I carry a Wenger Apprentice every single day. It's one of the models that was discontinued because it conflicted with other Victorinox models. So I bought 5 before they vanished.

[@BrandmadeTv]

Stocking up!

[@zevfeitelson]

Screw Wenger, Victorinox is King!

[@bushcraftnorthof6012]

Just got my first two Wengers. A Trout and a Handyman. Outstanding. I have many Victorinox SAKs, but never handled and Wengers until recently. Always liked 84mm Vic’s, and the Wenger 85mm size is also perfect for me. Time to find more!

[@robbyritter4245]

For whatever reason Wenger backsprings tend to get weak over about a 5 year period whereas my Victorinox Tinker has been going strong since 1994.

[@sigfede390]

That girl is just beautiful

[@Phoenix-zl6ld]

Your mother is beautiful too.

[@yeetspageet5679]

+Phoenix yours is even prettier.

[@gitman3486]

Expert in the hardening process ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@NJRey]

Git Man hahahaha your comment wins!

[@hotdogkiller3905]

Knife*

[@garrettrenton]

4:30 i thought he was putting superheated metal one to the tray with his bare hands!

[@codjonnet617]

Just got my first victorinox. The model is super tinker.

[@chedleicester535]

VICTORINOX MASTER RACE

[@warriorsage591]

Shut up

[@cody3362]

There are way better knifes that victorinox... even the Chinese company ganzo ar better...

[@Bippy55]

Wow! Great video of one of the highest quality most recognizable brands on Earth. Each knife 100% tested?!!? EPIC!!

[@eds1994fatboy]

Wenger was purchased by Victorinox many years ago.....so basically.....They are one in the same.....just many more models

[@stephenorosz5151]

Mine has an AM-FM radio in it ! Cell capability coming soon ! !

[@decorosovisaya2744]

Very very correct!

[@decorosovisaya2744]

Harley Man you are correct man.

[@zevfeitelson]

Screw Wenger, Victorinox is King!

[@eliashilwie4306]

I love the Swiss army knifes because they are authentic not made in China. I would love that big 86 tools set in my collection.

[@confederat750]

The best folding knives in the world! 👍👍👍

[@blizzbee]

I love my huntsman!!!

[@thebeastofbrayroad9382]

Me too !!!

[@gorgonzola7988]

Yeah me too

[@chefboiarby304]

Mine arrived yesterday and I couldn't be happier with it.

[@Lee-fi4vo]

Suggestion: always put a lanyard or cordage loop on your keychain so it is harder to misplace... I use lime green 550 cord with reflectorized material in the cord.

[@misolgit69]

did you know McGyver used a Wenger? & look what he did with it (speciall effects and edits aside)

[@danwestonappliedword]

He used Both Victorinox and Wenger. Mostly Victorinox though. www.macgyveronline.com/database/saks

[@zevfeitelson]

No he used a victorinox manager

[@waekn]

I got the Swiss champ has around 35 tools

[@Purple101]

slither king how good is it now? I assume you still own it, i was thinking of picking one up, is it worth buying?

[@allensagalla6340]

"SHARP EDGES" :-)

[@country3608]

Yep,I’ve had one for years !

[@shaun8256]

Either a Swiss or a crane, have been using my Swiss since 84 or 85, and my crane is from the sixties. Only the blade has been sharpened too many times and the spring broke for the scissors, and the damn toothpick you will always lose.

[@gungadinn]

Most of the quality knife companies have lost a large portion of their business since 9/11. Many businesses and governments agencies don't allow knives on the premises, so it's leave it home or don't bother to even purchase one. I carried some form of a pocket knife for many years, including international flights. After 9/11, security disarmed passengers from anything sharp or perceived as being used as a weapon. When the traveling public had their pocket knives, scissors and nail files taken away, a lot of those tools weren't replaced, knowing that there was a real possibility that the replacement would be confiscated if forgotten being carried on your person of carry-on. I've carried the Fisherman version of the Victorinox, a Buck 311, belt carried the Swiss Champ, and a US made Gerber military multi-tool for the real pliers. The negative part of carrying the Swiss Champ is that after family or friends see it, that they want one for a birthday or Christmas gift.

[@neander53]

Unfortunately Wenger (in my opinion the better, "Genuine" brand) shown in the video sold out to Victorinox in 2012, and now only makes watches and luggage. If you can find any Wenger army knives, SNAG 'em. They're getting very hard to find and are probably collectable.

[@AwkwardHypernerd413]

neander53 well, victor inow made the ego grip, and that one is pretty nice

[@JohnNNJ]

Still have a Wenger Backpacker bought in 85/86 at a K-Mart. I used carry it everywhere, and what really proved the ruggedness for me was using the saw blade.

[@michaeleberly7351]

I think it is incorrect to say that the Wenger division doesn't produce knives. I think they make some of the models of Victorinox. I suspect that the knives that have the contoured handle are still produced by Wenger, but excepting for the specific Wenger knife which is sold by Victorinox, all the Wenger knives are marked as Victorinox, but they are still made in Delemont, Switzerland.

[@Durwood71]

Wenger quality has always lagged behind Victorinox, and their sales suffered because of it until the company was about to close, and Victorinox bought them. The history of the two companies is a little strange. Victorinox was the first to produce knives for the Swiss army, but the government didn't want to give them what amounted to a monopoly, so they split the contract 50/50 between Victorinox and Wenger, and the companies agreed that Victorinox would be branded "The _Original_ Swiss Army Knife" and Wenger "The _Genuine_ Swiss Army Knife".

[@zevfeitelson]

Screw Wenger, Victorinox is King!

[@RetroRockGamer]

I miss Wenger. I liked have two options for SAKs.

[@stormrider01]

Wenger is now gone... sad... Now Victorinox only exists.

[@barrysmith4094]

Okay.......but even though I have a Swiss Army Knife, it somehow feels like a toy. A knife of course is a tool. I do like mine. It has a large and small blade, a bottle opener with a screwdriver and that notch for skinning and bending wire, and a can opener with a smaller screwdriver. I use the large blade to open boxes, and the small screwdriver to tighten the knobs on my girlfriend's folding closet doors. At one time or another, I've used every tool. Oh yes, I forgot.....it also has a toothpick and tweezers. I always use the toothpick. It's a nice knife/tool!!

[@mestresifude8615]

I'd have both brands but Wenger scissors are far better!

[@Vpentrov]

Now I want to work at Wenger.

[@iraqisonic9920]

I am from Iraq and I have one of these knife which is wonderful, powerful and useful

[@fartwrangler]

It's funny that the video features Wenger, but your link is to their competitor, Victorinox. :)

[@zrxoa1]

Sharp Edges!!

[@spencerdunn866]

Oh how I'd love to work here

[@Lee-fi4vo]

Very best part for me was hand assembly of knife -- Video was TOO SHORT, TOO FAST -- at 3:52! Repeated slower at 7:08 or so

[@johnstamm5938]

Yeah I've had one of those knives forever they need to come up with a locking blade

[@specterm2149]

They have them.

[@dbullet1493]

In some countries it is illegal soo they most of them don't have locking blade ( big ones)

[@andrewdotcom6770]

THAT GUY IS TOUCHING RED HOT METAL WITH HIS BARE HANDS

[@WhootyPie]

Dumbass

[@wizardofahhhs759]

He's used to it by now.

[@joekurtz8303]

One of my best finds, keep in my bugout bag or for quick use, sharpen easy too.

[@inregionecaecorum]

A far cry from the traditional handmade sheffield penknife, but you know for all that they are very fine precision knives, everybody should own one. My favourite is the farmer for hikes, but the rucksack sees the heaviest use on my allotment as my goto knife and pruning saw.

[@petrusgandamana]

I am happy own some pieces of them

[@Vladpryde]

Wow. She can be in charge of MY hardening process. :D

[@mamanat4]

At 3:24 a blade fell out of its compartment

[@maksuree]

that's just the next box to fill up with blades. fill one up, move the next one in, fill it up, etc.

[@spg1026]

Gary cv.

[@y7ya.h774]

i have one sence 2002 and it works very well

[@Tigerbricks11]

kingcod 306 how could you have one before you were born?

[@paypatrolfactor5336]

Every Car Should Have One just in case.

[@zevfeitelson]

Screw Wenger, Victorinox is King!

[@stormrider01]

Elsener -> Victorinox Don't know who -> Wenger

[@cooldude3764]

Victorinox is pretty awesome. I gotta say Leatherman is better though. These guys are a solid close second

[@cooldude3764]

Tintin Reporter definitely better finish. They do look very good, however most Leatherman tools are 100% steel. Also most Swiss Army knives don’t have any locking tools. However Swiss Army knives do have amazing quality when you consider the low price. A middle of the row Victorinox is only like 25 bucks.

[@cooldude3764]

Tintin Reporter all Leatherman tools are made in Portland Oregon, USA. Some of the accessories are made in China but none of the tools are. I would totally agree with you if they were. It’s a fair point that non-locking knives are nice for carry in Europe but here in America, I’ll always get locking stuff.

[@cooldude3764]

Tintin Reporter I feel bad for you guys. The gun laws are bad enough, but even pocket knives are to heavily regulated.

[@romanroman.3777]

Кращі ножі в світі ! 20 років користуюсь і зраджувати не збираюсь.

[@b2xd461]

I only ever use the toothpick and the scicors

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

I thought the frame and spacers are made from stainless steel ?

[@yeshasweesingh]

Am I the only one who has developed a major Crush on Ms. Alice Christ after watching this video??

[@rorywalters1614]

Doesn't break? The blade will be damaged if you chop things that are just a little bit hard.

[@sextuspompeius1266]

Its a pocket knife not a machete

[@rurikvolkov2810]

Without it MacGyver would never have made it

[@jojojeep1]

I have one, and I’ll say it again it’s not a multi tool it’s a novelty Knife. That’s all it is a novelty Knife you’re not gonna put that up against a Leatherman surge

[@countalucard4226]

Do schools in Europe teach all their students English?

[@lukasrohulan6997]

Mostly

[@jonkalashnikov2625]

Great documentary!

[@eliadsavel8015]

the cutting blade needs some help,... just be a little thicker and little wider, thank you

[@ndy1211]

Love victorinox so much... but why it's so hard to find farmer alox series with red or black colour

[@KozmoJr2025]

I have one of those

[@sebastianvanderwolf6500]

This is not the iconic Swiss army knife the victorinox is

[@TrojanSalesmen1]

My dream Swiss army knife would be a mixture Victorinox and wenger

[@rowanfernsler9725]

TrojanSalesmen the companies merged so if you get their modern knives it is exactly that

[@AstroBlakeD]

why are there secrets for the fabrication? sharpening literally is the easiest thing, if they lied and said it was a belt sander id believe them, also, their crest is probably just made with another plastic that's put in the right spot whilst the mold is forming or painted on before the film.

[@user-kx2zv7tg3u]

I like history

[@philipgamboa6134]

My 19yrs old sak needed repair badly.. How to send(if possible) to its manufacturer?

[@shaneintegra]

"It doesn't break" What in the fuckety fuck?

[@user-ch5wg9iy8q]

In vain, Victorinox marketers killed WENGER 9 years ago ... :(

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I made the mistake of trying an inferior Chinese knockoff Swiss Army Knife and got exactly what I deserved. It didn't hold up for six months. The case came apart, the cheap metal would not hold an edge and rust ate it up. Lesson learned. Only the real deal from now on. Is it worth it to save $5?

[@SailfishSoundSystem]

Please change your steel to 14c28n.

[@tranminhhieu9492]

4:29 did he just hold those 1000 degree blades on his hand

[@Telecasterland]

Actually Carl did not make the knife or design the knife. It was designed by the Swiss Army itself and German made by Wester & Co. Solingen. Thus their tagline of "The Original Swiss Army Knife" was never true at all. Unless of-course your talking about a Wester & Co. Solingen.

[@metinhaydar912]

bu bıçaklar çok sağlam ve dayanıklı yapanları tebrik ediyorum. benim bir tane vardı tarlada kayboldu nasıl temin edebilirim.?

[@wizardofahhhs759]

Buy another one.

[@treadnokash7598]

Oh i want but its so pricey.i bought a cheap one and it dont wanna break so i guess with mine

[@honzachrg5271]

Can we carry swiss knives inside a flight?

[@willwarwick2684]

What the knife in the intro?

[@eddietraveler5742]

Tq veterinox..

[@mikavink5307]

rip wenger

[@Martinfuertes79]

Y no es q ya no existe la marca?

[@stressmaster5000]

Super! I got mine, what about you?

[@BrandmadeTv]

How is it for you, Wayne?

[@bairulbairul7370]

Nice

[@juaneduardobravosunega3026]

Tan lindo trabajo por que no usan bueen asero para que sirvan son malas

[@adrianrodd4505]

na

[@gthomas15229]

Sharp Edges

[@user-bo2up7xm7o]

i think the writer meant "cultural" but it was auto corrected to "cult" 0:12

[@dustycups]

'Cult icon' is a common shortening of 'cultural icon', in the same way one might say 'cult status'

[@hovan2yourjunk]

What is the very last knife image shown in this video??

[@jhipp6009]

Mtech has left the chat

[@alterbobo3481]

The bald guy looks like Dwight from the office

[@reaper106]

This is Wenger.

[@user-ez5cc5kk1j]

역시 서양사람들은 작은 물건에도 세심하고 소중하게 여기는군요. 한국은 고부가가치산업에만 치중하여 자전거제작공장도 없애버렸음.

[@ShihabdeentheCyclist]

Where is available in Qatar

[@alexmatos3931]

Muito legal..

[@modvind]

bro, it gotta be Victorinox

[@farehmuhammad7473]

Where can i buy it ?