Who owns Swiss Army Knife?
Swiss Army Knife is owned by Victorinox (Switzerland).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Victorinox AG reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland, Ibach
- Origin
- 🇨🇭 Switzerland, Ibach
- Founded
- 1891
- Category
- Home care › Household goods & storage › Adhesives & repair
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Swiss Army Knife
The Swiss Army Knife has been supplied to the Swiss armed forces since 1891, and the cross-and-shield emblem is protected in law. Airport security rules after 2001 removed a large share of its sales overnight and forced the company to diversify.
Ownership timeline of Swiss Army Knife
- 1891 – present Victorinox [1] reported
Where Swiss Army Knife sits in Victorinox
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Swiss Army Knife?
The parent company of Swiss Army Knife is Victorinox, a family-owned company headquartered in Switzerland.
Is Swiss Army Knife Swiss?
Yes. Swiss Army Knife originated in Switzerland in 1891 and its owner, Victorinox, is also headquartered in Switzerland.
Is Swiss Army Knife still owned by Victorinox?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Swiss Army Knife is still owned by Victorinox. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Victorinox — company — Victorinox AG, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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