Karl Elsener (inventor)
Karl Elsener ( born October 9, 1860 in Schwyz, † December 26, 1918 ) was a Swiss cutler and entrepreneur.
Karl Elsener completed an apprenticeship as a cutler in train. In 1884 he opened in Ibach an establishment for the manufacture of knives and surgical instruments; from the Victorinox knife factory developed.
From 1912 to 1918 Elsener was a member of the cantonal parliament of the canton of Schwyz. He was married three times.
After him his son, Carl Elsener (1886-1950), and his grandson Carl Elsener senior (1922-2013) and his great-grandson Carl Elsener led junior ( born 1958 ), the company.