Wenger is known as the maker of 'The Genuine Swiss Army Knife'. Wenger holds a Guinness World Record for the The Most Multifunctional Penkife, consisting of 87 tools and 141 functions. It was awarded in 2007 for their model known as the Giant.

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History

In 1893 Paul Boechat create the cutlery factory that would take on the Wenger name in 1901. The Swiss Army was supplied pocket knives for rifle assembly and disassembly as well as a wide variety of other tasks. Wenger secured a govenrment contract to supply 1/2 the required quantity of knives (Victorinox supplying the remainder).

The following official Wenger documents provide a more complete Company History:
Early History
Middle Period of Company History
Recent History and a Look to the Future

The Comic History of Wenger

Official Website

http://www.wengerna.com/