GOLDFINGER MAGAZINE 47 It all began in 1897 when Karl Elsener patented the original Officer’s and Sports Knife, also known world-wide as the Swiss Army Knife. In 2022 Victorinox celebrates the 125th anniversary of this Swiss icon which stands for quality, functionality, innovation and iconic design and is the cornerstone in the brand’s history. Inspired by this role model from 1897, Victorinox has since developed many innovative and awarded products in the categories Swiss Army Knives, Household- and Professional Knives, Watches, Travel Gear and Fragrances. To honor its heritage and continue the adventure beyond this historical moment, Victorinox launches a limited replica of the original Officer’s and Sports Knife. The Replica 1897 looks exactly like the original on the outside, but, on the inside, it represents the latest in technology. “Whenmy great grandfather patented the original Officer’s and Sports Knife in 1897, he had no idea that this was the launch of a truly Swiss icon and the basis for the success story of the company. I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to all our employees, customers, collectors and fans of the brand worldwide”, Carl Elsener, CEO at Victorinox says. Even though the Swiss Army Knife is the heart of the brand, it was a challenging process to find out all the historic details of the very first original Officer’s and Sports Knife to finally create a worthy replica knife. With eager and interest employees at Victorinox studied books and other documents, discovered old tem-plates and sketches and finally recreated with pride and emotions the Replica 1897 out of 18 separate pieces. In 2022 Victorinox celebrates the 125th anniversary of this Swiss icon which stands for quality, functionality, innovation and iconic design and is the cornerstone in the brand’s history
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