Swiss Advance

CRONO KEY is a practical multi tool made in Switzerland

The CRONO KEY is durable, very light and also recyclable because of no material mix. Metal recycles forever!

With lost & found service: Take a picture from your key ring, address and ID. Send us this picture in case you lose your key ring. If we receive your keys, we will forward them to you.

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Product details

Dimensions: 2.2 x 5.7 x 0.1 cm / 0.86 x 2.24 x 0.04 in
Weight: Key 10 g / 0.35 oz, ring 3 g / 0.1 oz
Material: Stainless steel, brass
Features: Screwdriver, leverage slot for ring, hex nut KW 8 / 5.5, Philipps screwdriver, scale (cm / inch), mini saw, bottle opener, wire stripper, nail remover, parcel opener, reset tool
Origin: Switzerland

It is great for traveling, because it is light and space-saving

The CRONO N5 Leather is an useful companion that can be quickly stowed in your pocket, handbag, backpack or suitcase. The practical pocket knife is an extremely light and sustainable Swiss multi tool. Produced in Switzerland we keep the transport routes short. Everything can be taken apart for the recycling in the end. Metal is a great material, because it recycles forever.

The self-locking fan mechanism allows an easy operation. Its leather case serves as a pleasant grip and attachment loop on a strap or backpack. For the leather we use vegetable dyed cow leather. The color is black.

Since the blade length is less than 6 cm (4.7 cm/1.85 in), the CRONO pocket knife can even be carried in hand luggage on an airplane. In Europe, taking a small pocket knife (up to 6 cm) is usually not a problem. Ultimately, the carrying of individual sharp objects always depends on the discretion of the security staff. It happened to me that I forgot to put my CRONO out of my jacket pocket into my suitcase. The security staff wanted to keep the knife. I kindly asked to check that because the blade is very short. It was measured and a colleague was still consulted and I was able to keep the knife.

Attention: In America, all sharp objects are prohibited in the flight cabin. However, you should always check the safety regulations of the respective country in advance. "All types of scissors and knives with a blade length of over 6 cm are prohibited in hand luggage." - Airport Zurich, Switzerland

Product details

Dimensions: 3.74 x 0.62 x 0.31 in / 9.8 x 1.6 x 0.8 cm
Weight: 47 g / 1.65 oz
Material: Stainless steel, blade steel, vegetable dyed cow leather, brass
Features: Screwdriver, bottle opener, knife, fish scaler, wire stripper / staple remover, scale (cm), hex nut KW 8/7 /5.5/4, M5 wing nut opener, bradawl and sewing, square big/small, fork
Hardness: 54 HRC
Origin: Switzerland

Great for Traveling, because it is light and space-saving

Useful companion that can be quickly stowed in your pocket, handbag, backpack or suitcase. The self-locking fan mechanism allows an easy operation.

The CRONO N3 pocket knife is an extremely light and sustainable Swiss multi tool pocket knife. Produced in Switzerland we keep the transport routes short. Everything can be taken apart for the recycling. Metal is a great material, because it recycles forever.

Since the blade length is less than 6 cm (4.7 cm/1.85 in), the CRONO pocket knife can even be carried in hand luggage on an airplane. In Europe, taking a small pocket knife (up to 6 cm) is usually not a problem. Ultimately, the carrying of individual sharp objects always depends on the discretion of the security staff. It happened to me that I forgot to put my CRONO out of my jacket pocket into my suitcase. The security staff wanted to keep the knife. I kindly asked to check that because the blade is very short. It was measured and a colleague was still consulted and I was able to keep the knife.

Attention: In America, all sharp objects are prohibited in the flight cabin. However, you should always check the safety regulations of the respective country in advance. "All types of scissors and knives with a blade length of over 6 cm are prohibited in hand luggage." - Airport Zurich, Switzerland

Product details

Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm / 3.74 x 0.62 x 0.15 in
Weight: 38 g / 0.98 oz
Material: Stainless steel, blade steel, brass
Features: Screwdriver, bottle opener, knife, mini saw / fish scaler, wire stripper /
staple remover, scale (cm), hex nut KW 8 / 7 / 5.5 / 4, M5 wing nut opener
Hardness: 54 HRC
Origin: Switzerland

Enjoy a campfire BBQ with the practical DORO grill fork

Simply attach the grill fork to a branch, press on the engraved Swiss Advance logo and the fork stays in place because of the tension force. You can spike or pinch vegetables or sausages. Turn the fork over the fire to get the best result.

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Dimensions: 16.6 x 6.1 x 0.1 cm / 6.5 x 2.4 x 0.04 in
Weight: 21 g / 0.74 oz
Material: Stainless spring steel
Origin: Switzerland

Moisture resistant travel salt and pepper shaker

Due to its practical shape and handy size, the Swiss salt and pepper shaker easily finds its place in every pocket and of course in every kitchen cupboard. Opening in your luggage is prevented due to a patented closing mechanism. You will never have a mess of salt, pepper and spices in your backpack again.

It is usable with one hand. Even in the dark you can easily distinguish the different compartments because of slightly different shaped caps. The spice shaker is perfect for backpacking, camping and even emergency contingency supplies. It will keep your spices dry and handy. And of course it is refillable.

Product details

Dimensions: 6.4 x 6.25 x 1.8 cm / 2.52 x 2.46 x 0.7 in
Material: PCTG, stainless spring steel
Weight: 77 g / 2.71 oz (with filling), 45 g / 1.58 oz (without filling)
Filling: Swiss Alpine salt 26 g / 0.9 oz, black pepper 6 g / 0.2 oz
Origin: Switzerland

How to refill the spice shaker

To refill the compartments of the salt and pepper shaker you have to remove the sprinkling inserts. For that you can use a screwdriver or just a small coin. When it’s done you can make a funnel out of a piece of paper for example and put it in the hole of the compartment. Now you can refill the salt or the pepper.

Where our salt comes from

Did you know that Switzerland was once covered by the sea? When the sea retreated, the salt was trapped in the rocks, because after millions of years other powerful layers of rock covered the salt and protected it from dissolution. When the Alps were formed about a hundred million years ago, the salt and its cover layers were folded. That is where our Swiss Alpine salt comes from.

To good to go

We are partner of the Swiss campaign To good to go. It is a campaign against food waste. This should be counteracted with the inscription on food "Often good for longer". Use your senses for the quality check: look, smell and taste. In this way, we as consumers can make our contribution to avoiding food waste. For more information see this blog post >>

Beeswax Wraps Starter Set – Keep food fresh the sustainable way

You get 3 different sizes of beeswax wraps to keep bred, sandwiches, fruits, vegetables, cheese, Tofu or others fresh with our plastic free alternative. It replaces cling film and aluminum foil. The warmth of your hands is enough to fix it to various shapes like glasses and bowls. Beeswax itself is antibacterial and has no expiry date.

Cleaning: Wipe it after use with water and mild dish soap and air dry. Important: Do not rinse with hot water! Not suitable for direct contact with raw meat.

Beeswax wraps can be used till up to one year, depending on usage. When the wrap starts loosing its flexibility or is getting brittle, you can refresh it with beeswax (beeswax candle for example), or cut it into strips and compost.

Our wraps are handcrafted with love in a social institution in Switzerland. 100% natural.

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Dimensions: 30 x 30 / 25 x 25 / 20 x 20 cm,
11.8 x 11.8 / 9.84 x 9.84 / 7.87 x 7.87 in
Weight: 27 / 17 / 11 g, 0.95 / 0.6 / 0.38 oz
Material: Cotton, bee wax, jojoba oil
Origin: Switzerland

Multi purpose large sized organic cotton mesh bags:
for fruits & vegetables,
for cooking,
for organizing your backpack or
for washing your delicate laundry

It is a more sustainable alternative for shopping your groceries then using a plastic bag. You can put your fruits and vegetables directly with the bag in the refrigerator because the mesh bags are breathable. Or just hang them up, because some fruits and vegetables do not belong in the fridge.

Moreover, their minimum of weight make them just ideal to use them for organizing your backpack. Small parts can easily stowed away and are easier to find again. Each set includes three mesh bags of the same size and are made of organic cotton.

Did you know that you can use these organic cotton mesh bags also for cooking? Cooking mesh bags are often used for making broth or blanching vegetables. The mesh bag makes it not better but easier. Just dunk the vegetables into boiling water, remove them and afterwards you quickly dunk the bag in and out of ice water. No fishing the vegetables out of freezing cold water anymore to keep their fresh color.

Product details

Dimensions: 26.5 x 35 cm / 10.43 x 13.77 in
Weight: 21 g / 0.74 oz
Material: Certified organic cotton

Discount for the good resolutions in 2020 for all bamboo products!

This lunch box is made of 100% natural materials. Bamboo is very fast growing and one of the hardest wood types. Moreover it is antibacterial by nature. Don't use it in microwave and don't wash it in a dishwasher.

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Dimensions: 18 x 18 x 7 cm / 7.08 x 7.08 x 2.75 in
Weight: 255 g / 9 oz
Material: Bamboo, rice powder, mango tree resin, natural rubber, organic cotton
Sustainability: 100% biodegradable, renewable resources
Origin: Vietnam

Practical and easy to store fork for picnic and camping

The Swiss made stainless steel fork is just perfect for everyday use in the office or for a cozy campfire with friends. The hole at the end can be used for hanging it on to your backpack and the like.

The handle is extra short to make the fork perfectly fit into any lunch box. It is bendable at its small neck between fork and handle. This function allows you to bend the fork as needed, but also flatten it for better storage.

Product details

Dimensions: 15.5 x 3.0 x 0.1 cm / 6.1 x 1.18 x 0.03 in
Weight: 20 g / 0.7 oz
Material: Stainless steel
Origin: Switzerland

Enamel tableware never go out of style

Enamel mug for hot drinks, in white with black rim.Enamel is made from a mix of natural raw materials and has excellent properties. It is made of melted glass, which forms a corrosion resistant glaze on the heavy-gauge steel. It very stable, lightweight, scratch and cut resistant, as well as recyclable. Enamel is not suitable for the microwave because of the steel, but in return suitable for the oven.

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Dimensions: 9.5 x 12 x 8.2 cm / 3.74 x 4.72 x 3.22 in
Ø inside: 8.0 cm / 3.14 in
Weight: 152 g / 5.36 oz
Capacity: 250 ml / 8.45 floz
Material: Heavy-gauge steel, enameled (glass)
Qualities: Scratch-, cut-resistant, food-safe, weatherproof, heat resistant, recyclable
Origin: Germany

The original REX vegetable peeler is a Swiss design classic

The REX vegetable peeler is great for peeling vegetables, fruits, as well as slicing chocolate, and cheese. The peeler is suitable for right and left-handers. Also practical: thanks to the bright colors in which our REX peelers come in, there is no longer a tedious search in the cutlery drawer. This Swiss design classic remained unchanged and timeless since 1947, designed by Alfred Neweczezal.

The ergonomic curved handle is composed of recycled aluminum because sustainability is key for us. It is not only made in Switzerland, there is also a lot of handwork in the production process. The hardened stainless steel blade and potato eye remover on the side are very sharp and make it to a perfect companion in your kitchen. The REX peels extremely thinly and economically, so that the best is preserved.

We offer the vegetable peeler in a wide range of beautiful colors. In order to color aluminum, it has to be anodized. In the process, an oxide layer forms on the material, which is formed from the existing aluminum. As a result, the layer is fully integrated. The anodizing protects the aluminum and makes it look beautiful for a long time.

Care instructions anodized aluminum

It is extremely important to be careful when cleaning anodized aluminum. For this purpose, pH-neutral cleaning agents that do not affect the anodized material should be used. Not suitable for the dishwasher: The handle should not be cleaned in the dishwasher. The dishwasher's regeneration salt would attack the aluminum and destroy the color. What you can do is to remove the blade after using and clean it separately. 

Product details

Dimensions: 10.5 x 5.3 x 1.25 cm / 4.13 x 2.08 x 0.49 in
Weight: 14 g / 0.49 oz
Material: Aluminum, stainless steel
Origin: Switzerland (Zena Swiss made)

Ideal for picnics, camping, hiking or the office, too

Just retract it after using and your luggage stays clean. The hollow grind keeps the blade sharp for much longer. For more safety the knife point is rounded.

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Dimensions: 9.5 x 1.8 x 0.6 cm / 3.7 x 0.7 x 0.2 in
Weight: 12 g / 0.41 oz (fork), 14 g / 0.49 oz (knife)
Material: PCTG, stainless spring steel
Origin: Switzerland