Wenger

Wenger was a Swiss cutlery manufacturer that exists today as a brand of once-rival Victorinox, used for knives, watches and licensed products.

[3] The industrial cutlery house of Paul Boechat & Cie (the future Wenger) was founded 1893 at Courtételle in the Delémont valley in the Canton of Jura.

Both the utensil operations and the Courtételle cutlery production were incorporated into the new plant now called Fabrique Suisse de Coutellerie et Services.

[8] With the backing of Victorinox, Wenger was able for a time to maintain its own production and branding of Swiss army knives and watches.

In the process of rebranding itself as a provider of multifunctional tools for outdoor adventures,[9] Wenger started to cooperate with individuals such as Ueli Steck and Mike Horn acting as their brand ambassadors providing each of them with a suited multi-functional tool adapted to their specific challenges.

The press release stated that Wenger's factory in Delémont would continue to produce knives and all employees at this site will retain their jobs.

[13] In March 2016, during the Baselworld 2016 expo, Victorinox relaunched the Wenger brand with marketing emphasising Swiss values at a reasonable price.

This is the only Swiss Army Knife with the Wenger logo and brand name that is being produced and sold as today.

On Wenger knife blades, the brand name was accompanied by an embossed armbrust (crossbow), referencing Swiss national hero Wilhelm Tell.

Specialized Models: For specific groups like cyclists, golfers, or anglers, Wenger offered tailored knife designs.

Larger Models: The Ranger, NewRanger, and RangerGrip lines, measuring 127 mm when closed, featured locking blades with a liner-lock system.

By maintaining a blend of innovation and tradition, Wenger solidified its place in the history of Swiss Army knives, offering both practical tools and collectible items.

Wenger watches are supposedly related to the basic ideas and concept of the Swiss Army Knife, having a multifunctional outdoor focus.

A Wenger Swiss Army knife