Stainless Steel is not just part of our name (“inox”) but it’s also the backbone of our business and we’ve used it from knives to tools to watches to perfume bottles.

We source stainless steel from all over Europe and have been working with certain suppliers for almost 100 years, meaning that we can count on receiving the best quality from a source we trust.

We use Martensitic stainless steel because it can be hardened, which is a must to create strong blades and tools.

What’s not used directly in our production is never wasted – we collect the remaining steel and convert the grinding powder into pellets, send it back to our suppliers where it is turned back into steel.

To learn more, see our sustainability approach.

Alox is another iconic Victorinox material that we’ve been using since 1957 with the introduction of the first Pioneer knife. It also featured on the Soldier’s Knife which was redesigned in 1961 and used until 2008.

This name stands for the protective layer on the aluminum base material. It’s achieved cult status thanks to its unique pattern and haptics which make it easier to grip, while being lightweight and especially robust, thanks to the hardened oxide layer which helps to protect against damage and corrosion.

During production, the scales are punched from aluminum and then embossed, before going through a process called Eloxal which uses anodic oxidation to create a protective layer. Our annual Alox Limited Edition features a new color every year.

Click here to see more of our Limited Editions.

Wherever possible, Victorinox formulates new fragrances from natural-origin ingredients. Because there are some ingredients, such as woods, flowers or plants, that would need to be harvested from nature, Victorinox sometimes replaces the natural ingredients with upcycled ingredients or scent reconstitutions, as this leaves the nature intact and is therefore the more sustainable approach.

It goes without saying that Victorinox stands against animal testing therefore all fragrances qualify as cruelty free and Victorinox ensures that all new products only contain 100% vegan perfume oil. Looking ahead, Victorinox is working on reducing the allergens commonly used in fragrance production to underline our clear commitment towards clean fragrances.