One of the long-standing benchmarks in cutlery for butchers, meat handlers and meat packers has been raised with the arrival of a new raft of innovations to Wenger’s Swibo® range.

The professional cutlery range, a long-standing lead product line from the maker of the Genuine Swiss Army Knife, is noted for durability and a design focus on safety and usability.

The innovations build on that long heritage, with Swibo Guard offering an extended finger guard for maximum protection when chopping and slicing and Swibo Grip providing a softer, more comfortable handle with significant additional grip even when wet. The manufacturer has also added Granton edges to its professional range for efficient slicing.

Wenger CEO Peter Hug said: “Our professional Swibo range has always lead the field through innovation and safety. It was the first to offer ergonomic injection moulded handles and the first to adopt the yellow colour associated with safety. The three new innovations continue with that trend and, we hope, will ensure the range continues to be the pacesetter for the meat handling industry.”

The new Swibo Grip range sees 11 new knives added to the current Swibo offering, each with the same hygienic, non-porous and non-slip properties found on the traditional range but with additional ergonomic improvements to reduce hand fatigue and a unique material that provides astonishing classleading grip when wet.

The Swibo Guard design can be found only on the 22cm and 25cm sticking knives and the 22cm and 26cm butcher knives, each carefully singled out as important for additional finger protection, while Granton edges have been added to the 22cm butcher’s knife and the flexible blade carving knife.

Fact Box – Wenger Swibo Range

Swibo Range:

• High-grade stainless steel blade with ideal ratio of Carbon (strength and wear resistance), Chromium (corrosion resistance and polishing), Molybdenum (acid/corrosion resistance)
• Tempered (heat treated) blades to maximise strength and flexibility and limit stress, Rockwell tested 55-58 HRC for ideal hardness/flexibility balance and long lasting edge
• Mirror polished for improved corrosion and rust resistance and easy cleaning
• Hand crafted in Switzerland for uncompromising craftsmanship, with individual inspection before and after final sharpening process
• Wenger’s exclusive hand-sharpened sharpening edge, which remains sharper longer
• Optimised edge angle between 25-30 degrees, specific to the intended knife function
• Injection moulded and heat-sealed handle to avoid debris and germ accumulation
• Dishwasher safe and can be sterilized up to 120°C (250°F)

Swibo Guard (on certain knives):

• Extended finger guard for maximum protection
• Specifically designed for carving and slicing

Swibo Grip (on certain knives):

• Ergonomic design for comfort and reduced hand fatigue
• Natural support to the palm and fingers for greater precision
• Non-slip even when wet