Victorinox, maker of the original Swiss Army Knife, announces the launch of its line of DataMatrix-Code (DMC) commercial knives, engineered specifically for the rigorous demands of the food and meat processing industries.

Recognizing the growing industry need for precise knife management, Victorinox has introduced knives embedded with advanced DataMatrix-Code (DMC) technology. Each knife features a laser-engraved DMC and serial number on the blade, enabling seamless tracking and management throughout its lifecycle.

Benefits of the DMC knife series include:

- Enhanced hygiene and sanitary compliance: Ensures knives are properly sanitized and prevents cross-contamination between different processing zones or protein types. Scanning the knife codes during cleaning and sterilization cycles creates detailed compliance logs that meet stringent regulatory standards such as USDA, FDA and EU requirements.

- Accurate traceability and inventory management: Each knife can be linked to specific employees, workstations, shifts, or batches, facilitating meticulous tracking of usage, cleaning cycles and maintenance history.

- Consistent sharpening and maintenance scheduling: By tracking knife usage and sharpening cycles, you can proactively manage maintenance before blades become dull which can lead to increased productivity, yield and workplace safety.

“Our new Data-Matrix Code knives underscore Victorinox’s relentless dedication to driving innovation in meatpacking and slaughter operations,” said Ulrich Wohn, president of Victorinox North America. “By equipping facilities with cutting-edge technology, we’re enabling increased efficiency, enhanced compliance, and elevated safety standards, adapting to the needs of the industry.”

Victorinox Data-Matrix Code knives are encoded with three times more product data than competitors that only encode serial number, capturing EAN, SKU and serial numbers for complete traceability and smarter inventory management.

Victorinox is offering a comprehensive selection Fibrox knives featuring DMC technology, including skinning, boning, chef’s, breaking, fillet, poultry and slicing knives, each designed for optimal performance in demanding environments. Today, Victorinox produces over 90,000 household and professional knives daily, which test 25% sharper than the competition and offer 20% better edge retention.

Source: Victorinox