Our Story

Life is always in motion. Everything from technology to lifestyle essentials should be able to go where you go. We continue to ensure whatever you need travels easily, safely, and stylishly with you.

Often imitated but never equaled, Wenger is the authentic Swiss brand that comes from genuine Swiss roots. With a true commitment to embrace innovation, uphold Swiss principles of design, and tirelessly enforce the highest standards of quality, we deliver highly functional, practical products with real value for the money.

Introducing Wenger Travel Products

Over 125 Yearsof History

1884
Birth of a legend

Karl Elsener I opens a cutler’s workshop in Ibach-Schwyz. His mother Victoria actively supports him in his endeavors.

1891
Swiss Army Knives

Karl Elsener I establishes the Association of Swiss Master Cutlers. As a result, he is able to deliver the first major supply of soldier’s knives to the Swiss Army.

1893
Wenger SA, led by Theo Wenger

Founded in Delemont Switzerland, Wenger received the contract to produce the Swiss Army's Model 1890 knife as the second industrial cutlery manufacturer of Switzerland.

1909
In Memoriam

Upon her death, Elsener named his company "Victoria" in his mother’s honor and registers the cross and shield as a trademark. Later renamed "Victorinox" a blend of "Victoria" and "inox" (an abbreviation of stainless steel in French).

1940's
Coming to America

US servicemen in Europe after WWII bring home Swiss Army knives as a popular souvenir. The term "Swiss Army Knife" was coined by American soldiers due to their difficulty saying "Offiziersmesser", (German for officer’s knife).

1970
Wenger Branding

Wenger updates their trademark cross logo.

1978
Space Travel

NASA orders Swiss Army Knives to be issued to astronauts aboard SkyLab and for subsequent Space Shuttle missions.

1988
Watches Introduced

Wenger launches its first collection of watches, providing one of the most affordable “Swiss Made” timepieces on the market.

2003
Travel Products Launched

Wenger enters the luggage and backpack categories with products emphasizing Swiss values at a reasonable price.

2005
Victorinox
acquires Wenger

Acquisition of the long-standing Genuine Swiss Army Knife manufacturer, Wenger SA, which grows the family of brands to Victorinox, and Wenger.

2013
Wenger Red

Wenger and Victorinox announce that the separate knife brands would be merged into one brand: Victorinox. The “Wenger Red” is the only remaining knife bearing the Wenger brand name.

2020
New Branding

Victorinox updates Wenger branding.

Our Philosophy

For decades, we have been innovating the way people handle life on the go with smart design, superior quality, and travel gear meant to deliver performance and style.

Introducing Wenger Travel Products

For those that work hard at what they believe in. For those that seek experiences to learn more about life. And for those that care about people, family, and the planet. Built from vision and created by precision, we are here to serve our customers.

Wenger Business Backpacks Wenger Rolling Business Cases Wenger Briefcases and Laptop Sleeves

Our Quality

Great product quality comes from the underlying belief that products not only need to be well designed to withstand the rigors of daily life, but they also need to be made with the same integrity to ensure that they perform effortlessly throughout their life.

We believe in quality with zero compromise. With over 25 tests performed during development and again with every production lot, we measure and analyze every component to determine its performance under intentionally severe conditions. Combine this with meticulously selecting only the best raw materials and manufacturing craftsmanship, we ensure that we deliver consistent and reliable products that perform to our exacting standards that our customers have come to know and expect.

Introducing Wenger Travel Products
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