Swiss Advance

Practical light-weight multi tool made in Switzerland

The CRONO KEY is durable, very light and also recyclable because of no material mix. Metal recycles forever! It is a super lightweight, 10 grams toolbox for your pocket with 15+ functions and a lost & found pay per use service. You just pay handling and shipping costs if you loose your key, is sent to us and we are sending it back to you.

The shape is laser cut in Switzerland and is adapted to the most common key shapes in order not to give your existing key ring any unnecessary bulk.

The 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.

Functions

The CRONO KEY features 15+ functions: 3 screwdrivers, Philipps screwdriver, leverage slot for ring, hex nut M5, hex nut M3, wing nut opener, scale (cm), mini saw, scale (inch), bottle opener, wire stripper, nail remover, parcel opener, reset tool.

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

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The CRONO KEY was successfully funded be Kickstarter.

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 N5 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. 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 0.6 cm / 3.74 x 0.62 x 0.23 in
Weight: 38 g / 1.34 oz
Material: Stainless steel, blade steel, brass
Features: Bottle opener, fish scaler, wire stripper, cm-scale, hex nut (4 x), wing nut opener, cheese knife blade, bradawl and sewing, square (2 x), fork, screwdriver
Hardness: 54 HRC
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.

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

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Enjoy a campfire BBQ with family and friends and use 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 through its tension force. You can spike or pinch vegetables or sausages. Turn the fork over the fire to get the best result.

The grill fork is rotationally symmetrical. This prevents a sudden rotating unbalance when turning over the fire. Before stowing the grill fork after use, we advise you to press a wine cork or something similar onto the tips. This prevents the inside of your bag or backpack is damaged.

It can be put in the dishwasher for cleaning. Particularly heavy soiling can also be treated with a fine steel wool or copper wool.

Product details

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

The ultra lightweight tongs impresses due to its simple and space-saving construction

The two forks can be easily plugged together to create a precision BBQ- or serving tongs with comfortable tension. Brand new features are the possibility to make a trivet out of it as well as its cutting functionality through a serated edge at its handles front.

The fork part itself can be easily bend as much it is needed to fit your specific needs.

Product details

Dimensions: 17.5 x 1.5 x 0.1 cm / 6.88 x 0.59 x 0.03 in
Weight: 31 g / 1.09 oz
Material: Stainless spring steel
Features: Tongs, 2 forks, trivet, cutting edge
Origin: Switzerland

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.

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

Care instructions

When the beeswax wraps start loosing its flexibility or are getting brittle, you can refresh it. The simplest trick to refresh your beeswax wraps is to pop them into the oven on a baking sheet on low heat to remelt and distribute the wax. This will deal with any creasing and cracking.

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.

Product details

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

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 and a great kitchen utensil. 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
Colors: Red, Blue, Cyan, Green, Lime Green, Gold, Purple, Black
Material: Aluminum, stainless steel
Origin: Switzerland (Zena Swiss made)

Information movie

This is how the Rex peeler is still produced today. The movie is from 1987. The process of anodizing is of course not included because this is a new step. But it's nice to see that there are products that are consistently good, without constant change, right?

Sustainable lunch box for sandwiches, salads, and many more

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. You can also use it as a storage container in the fridge at home. The lunch box has no seal and is therefore not suitable for liquids. We recommend using a small screw-top jar to take salad dressing with you.

Cleaning

Product details

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

Enamel tableware never go out of style

Enamel mug for hot drinks, in white with black rim. The bright white surface with its classically black border brings your drinks to glow. With the practical handle, you can simply hang the cup on the outside of your backpack.

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. It is very heat resistant. That's why enamel ware can also used for campfire cooking. Carefully remove the soot afterwards and do not use aggressive cleaning agents. Enamel is very scratch resistant. But if there are fine scratches, dirt can settle there more quickly. We therefore recommend always soaking first and then cleaning.

Care instructions

You can clean enamelware in the dishwasher. Scrub off stubborn stains first with a sponge or wooden scraper. Don't use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. In case you use your enamelware in the oven, let it cool down slowly. Don't cool it down with cold water. Don't use it in the microwave.

Product details

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 fl oz
Material: Heavy-gauge steel, enameled (glass)
Qualities: Scratch-, cut-resistant, food-safe, weatherproof, heat resistant, recyclable
Origin: Germany

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.

Set of 3 - Organic cotton mesh bags in 3 sizes 

Multi purpose 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.

Care instructions

Wash the cotton mesh bag at 30 ° C. Hang it up to dry. The natural material can shrink by about 10% after washing.

Product details size S

Dimensions: 18.5 x 25 cm / 7.28 x 9.84 in
Weight: 17 g / 0.59 oz per bag
Material: Certified organic cotton

Product details size M

Dimensions: 22.5 x 30 cm / 8.85 x 11.8 in
Weight: 19 g / 0.67 oz per bag
Material: Certified organic cotton

Product details size L

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