Dolmetsch 1291, Zurich

A trip to Zurich would not be complete without the purchase of a Swiss army knife. These intricate tools are no longer just for woodsmen and campers. Victorinox, the makers of the original Swiss army knife, now make product lines entitled 鈥淓legant Pocket Tools鈥� and 鈥淰ictorinox USB鈥�.

The popular 鈥淐yber Tool鈥� boasts the classic blades and tools with the addition of small pliers and a multi head screwdriver, for IT professionals, engineers, and other 鈥渃omputer freaks鈥�. The 鈥淐igar Cutter鈥�, features a multi-circumference cigar blade and a sleek metallic casing, while the 鈥淲aiter鈥� includes a corkscrew, and both bottle and can opener. Some knives come with digital clocks, engrave-able front plates, paintings of the Matterhorn, USB storage, even pink camouflage casings.

Souvenir shops selling Swiss army knives can be found throughout Zurich鈥檚 downtown, including Dolmetsch, which sells a variety of Vicorinox knives and luggage. Purchase 鈥淢y First Victorinox鈥� for 30 francs, the 鈥淐yber Tool鈥� for 37 francs, a knife with a painting of Lake Zurich on the front for 40 francs, up to the robust 鈥淪wiss Champ鈥� for 450 francs.

What to buy here: Victorinox Swiss army knife.

Image Courtesy of Jessica L. Reid.

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Sight Name: Dolmetsch 1291
Sight Location: Zurich, Switzerland (See walking tours in Zurich)
Sight Type: Shopping
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