The original Victorinox Swiss Army Knife has a long and successful history.  The reputation for quality of these knives is known around the world.  Like with most very successful products, imitation and counterfeits have shown up.  These knives do not have the quality or the warranty of an original Victorinox Swiss Army Knife.  So how to you avoid getting stuck with a fake?

Victorinox Swiss Army Knives are quality knives.  They use quality materials and craftsmanship.  Look at the price.  If someone is offering to sell you a new knife for $10 when everyone else is selling the same model for $50, be suspicious.

To identify an original Victorinox Swiss Army Knife look for the trademark cross and shield.  The shield has 5 corners and the top of the shield has a small depressing in the middle of the top of the shield, similar to the depression seen on many police and fire badges.  The outline of the shield is white, the center of the shield is red and the cross is white.  Victorinox is stamped on the blade.