Sharp knife in plate steel with gorgeous wooden butt in rosewood. Is 17 cm long, has a hardness of 55 HrC and is not dishwasher safe. It can withstand up to 150 degrees for a shorter period of time and 120 degrees for a longer period of time. In 1891, Karl Elsener, founder of Victorinox, delivered the first model of the later world famous swiss army knife. Later, tools and knives for professionals and quality conscious amateurs appeared on the market.