Swiss Knife Factory

fx

Tue, 8 Mar 2016 13:13:54 GMT

A real Swiss knife did this?

Mariana

Fri, 8 Jun 2012 23:48:40 GMT

Review by Haydar S. Emre for Rating: I purchased this pokect knife at a mediocre price. My expectation was high assuming that I was getting a Swiss knife. But after a couple weeks, my expectation grew into disappointment. The first problem was the blades that were very difficult to pull out. Due to this, I turned my left hand thumbnail backwards, which caused a lot of pain, lasting for 2 weeks until it healed. The second issue was the outer plastic cover that got damaged from day one. After two months, the plastic cover on both sides look like the knife was used for 10 years; scratched up and damaged. Note that I am not a heavy user and work at office environment. The third issue was the weight of this knife. Despite of having various blades, this knife is too heavy to carry around. I see that as a design flaw.The last straw that broke the back of the camel was the harassment I got from this company. Since they had my email address, they started sending SPAM. I ignored it initially, but SPAM kept coming in. I politely asked to be removed from their mailing list (3 times), but they still continue to SPAM as of this day.Bottom line, this pokect knife is not so good, plus this company is in the business of SPAMing.

Marina

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:04:41 GMT

You have really interesting blog, keep up posting such informative posts!

Stepan

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 17:19:54 GMT

Great photos! I"m a collector of modern Wenger knives and I was very interested in this images.

James

Fri, 7 Nov 2008 14:52:38 GMT

Is there a chance I can move there and become a citizen of this country?

Mario Barrera

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 18:42:21 GMT

Very impressive!... I am involved in making Potato peeler and I have problem to get a good sharp finish. I would like to know about the tools or materials that I can use to do a good job. Can you advice me the best way to do it, please?... Many thanks

fx

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:07:51 GMT

Eric this is a tonemapped HDR. The HDR contains much darker and much lighter tones than could be displayed on a computer screen, so you tonemap it to say "That bit of sunny sky will be shown as pure white" etc... I use Photomatix.

fx

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 05:09:15 GMT

Laura, Switzerland too lost many industries and we don"t have a lot more left than the US. In those days, I"d rather produce cutting edge silicon chips in California or the sharpest knives on earth in Switzerland than be in the business of melting steel or weaving cotton. We have a healthy economy despite the loss of most manufactures.

Laura C

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 07:50:55 GMT

It"s such a shame that the US can"t seem to hold on to it"s manufacturing.
I was going to plan a trip to Paris in 09, but now I think I"m going to try to include Switzerland in the plans.
You really inspire me.

Eric

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:32:47 GMT

...by the way, is that tone mapping or HDR on the top photo? Cheers.

Eric

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 09:19:36 GMT

Very informative article with great pictures. I too, enjoy cooking and photography but you put them together in your blog in a way that really works. I"m looking forward to your next articles

CKfusionist

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 07:55:47 GMT

Hmm, mass knife production at it"s best.

fx

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 14:47:30 GMT

Cynthia, thanks for your appreciation, I love your blog too and your beautiful pictures, the food you cook is really unique! Those cascaduras look like out of an exotic fish aquarium into the pan!

Cynthia

Sat, 5 Jul 2008 21:30:03 GMT

I really appreciate you taking the time to provide these virtual tours. They are really insightful and invaluable.

Thanks!

ariun

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 23:30:14 GMT

My guess is 1000! Do I get a cookie?

fx

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:11:40 GMT

Dave, thanks for visiting and hold tight for more food factory visits!

fx

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:08:43 GMT

Kyle, have you looked up your ancestry? Perhaps that you do indeed come from that part of Switzerland and your name was changed somewhere up the line.

fx

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:07:43 GMT

Paul, no cookie but if it"s any consolation now Victorinox and Wenger have the same owner and very similar products, most Swiss don"t really know the difference!

fx

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:06:49 GMT

Gregory thanks for visiting and I changed the link to www.wenger.ch now. Cheers and hope to see you back here!

Dave Bowker

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:47:17 GMT

Most excellent post!

I love these tours that you do. They"re fantastic. A real insight into peoples lives and works.

Kyle Wegner

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 08:35:15 GMT

I thought for sure I had found some long lost Swiss relatives, that name is SO close to mine. Wenger looks a whole lot like Wegner to me! I had to read the name of the company 3 times before I realized it wasn"t the same word. :)

Paul

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 07:57:41 GMT

Thank you for educating someone who thought that only Victorinox made Swiss Army knives!
Great post and photos as always.
I guess 23,965 knives in that jar. Do I get a cookie?!

iGrf

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:51:26 GMT

Hello,

Great article with beautifull shots (as always).
As both an amateur cook and photographer I truly appreciate and look forward to every new article on your website.
Keep up the good work !

Just wanted to point out that www.wenger.com should be replaced by www.wenger.ch.

Thanks,
Greg