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From the manufacturer – Victorinox Chef Knife

The Red Dot Design Award is an international design competition. For more than 60 years, this accolade has been bestowed on products that set new standards. In the recent past, selected Victorinox products have received this coveted award a number of times. The awards for 2018 are a testament to this having been achieved once again.

Every blade of the Swiss Classic Collection is formed of wear-resistant stainless steel, to enable effortless cutting. The Victorinox Chef Knife edges rarely requires sharpening. The collection extends from a 11 cm Wavy edge tomato knife to a 25 cm Fluted blade for large cuts. The steel blades are made of a correct alloy for a cutting edge retention, corrosion protection and flexibility. Made in accordance with Regulation (EG) no. 1935/2004 for products that come into contact with food.

1. The handles of the Swiss Classic Collection are made of Polypropylene and it exhibits good strength, rigidity and hardness. Suitable for sterilisation and can be used at temperatures of up to 80 – 100°C.
2. Comfortable for long use, the safety nose also adds a layer of protection.
3. Spanning across various shapes, all steel blades are made of martensitic stainless steel.
4. The knives form the Swiss Classic Collection are dish washer safe.
5. Our factory produces 45000 Swiss Army Knives and 90,000 Kitchen & Professional knives every day, to meet the ever increasing demand of our customers.
6. Since decades, issues concerning environment protection and Sustainability have been given high priority. Is it because of our Swiss roots? Our 130-year history? Or is it simply because of our deep connection with nature? The fact is – we have always felt an obligation to treat our resources and our colleagues and customers responsibly.
7. Our company founder Karl Elsener starts a cutlery workshop in a pursuit for social upliftment of his fellow citizens.
8. 1897 he develops the “Original Swiss Army Knife”. His mother Victoria actively supports him in his endeavours. He later names the company VICTORINOX. Combining his Mother’s name with INOX meaning stainless steel.
9. ”….Never leave the planet without one “says Astronaut Chris Hadfield, who has a record of 4000 hours in space.
10. Created to serve the Swiss Army in 1897, today armed forces of more than 20 different nations carry one. The small red knife has been present in space missions carried out by NASA since the late 1970s.
11. As customer needs have changed over the years, the legendary Swiss Army Knife has also evolved. Quality, Functionality, Innovation and Iconic design have the highest priority, and this also applies to our other product categories: Watches, Travel Gear and Fragrances.